Imperial Doctor Gu's gaze sank, and he touched his nose with a hint of guilt, "Please forgive this old servant's incompetence, Your Majesty, the situation in the city is not optimistic."
His brows were deeply furrowed, the area beneath his eyes darkened, and his expression was haggard, indicating he hadn't had a proper sleep for quite some time.
"After receiving the imperial edict, I immediately went to Jincheng but, despite extensive research, I have not found the source of this plague. It seems as if it emerged out of thin air! Without knowing the origin, we are unable to prescribe the exact remedies. We did try formulating several prescriptions, but to little avail."
"Not only that, but the disease spreads rapidly, and the number of patients is continuously increasing. Moreover, with the shortage of medical supplies such as medicinal herbs, and no supplies arriving, if this continues, I fear Jincheng won't be able to hold on much longer!"
