In the Eastern Palace, one bowl after another of steaming black medicinal decoction was brought into the room, while basin after basin of soiled water was taken out.
"Cough, cough..." The Crown Prince, barely catching his breath, took hold of the bitter-looking medicine without hesitation and drank it down in one go. The next moment, he couldn't help but vomit again, and this time, the medicine just ingested came up mixed with traces of blood.
Witnessing this, the Second Prince, who was pacing anxiously, burst into anger, "Useless! All of you are useless!"
The entire room of Imperial Physicians, palace maids, and eunuchs instantly knelt down in unison, bowing their heads, not daring to utter a word or even plead for forgiveness.
