No words were spoken throughout the night.
Could Emperor Yan's stomach be full of thread-like Gu insects? In this era, it's impossible, but in modern times, we might have been able to detect it with precise instruments.
For now, we can only rely on the medical skills of the royal physicians and Heaven's will.
The Emperor was unconscious due to the assassination attempt, and while the court sessions are temporarily suspended, everything that needs to be done must still proceed without the slightest delay or neglect.
During breakfast, after hearing Ah Jiu's words, Empress Dowager Mo hesitated to pick up her chopsticks for a long while. Finally, she set them aside, took a sip of tea, and asked, "Is there no hope?"
"The Ghost Doctor and his team are researching an antidote," Ah Jiu replied. "But whether it will work is uncertain."
Empress Dowager Mo was silent for a moment before saying, "Do your best. He is the Emperor. We must do everything we can and leave the rest to fate."
