In the Imperial Palace, Emperor Chu, having just concluded the morning court, was listening to Chief Physician Lu reporting on the poisonous insect poison affecting Princess Consort Ji and her son.
"...Your Majesty, this time the poison is more dangerous than last month. During this period, Prince Min fainted twice, with unstoppable subcutaneous bleeding." Chief Physician Lu reported shakily, biting his molars, "Your Majesty, I fear Prince Min's body cannot withstand the erosion of this poison. I suggest posting an Imperial List to invite renowned doctors and Poison Masters from across the land, especially Gu Masters from the Xiangxi South Border, to treat the Dowager and the Commandery Prince."
"If the poison can't be resolved, is he destined to die?"
Chief Physician Lu knelt down again and said, "If the poison isn't resolved and there's no alleviating medicine, I'm afraid the Commandery Prince's body cannot bear the suffering of the poison."
