Si Chu sniffed the damp herbal residue and slightly raised an eyebrow without speaking.
Seeing this, Imperial Doctor Gu beside him felt somewhat apprehensive, but still dutifully explained, "This medicine was decocted this morning and can effectively alleviate symptoms. However, for some reason today, those people took it and still saw no effect."
Si Chu fingered the residue through a handkerchief, his expression unreadable, "Who is generally responsible for decocting the medicine?"
Imperial Doctor Gu and the prefect exchanged glances, somewhat at a loss, and after a moment, the former cautiously answered, "It's a junior apprentice of mine, but the task of decocting medicine isn't his responsibility alone. Usually, several people are present to oversee the process, to prevent any mishaps."
