With a wave of his hand, the Prince's Mansion's fortune exploded throughout the entire cap

As soon as Mr. Wuwang returned to Prince Jing's residence, he was immediately invited by Xiao Shulang to the herbal medicine bureau in the suburbs of the capital. At this time, Gu Feng was lying on the sickbed, his face pale, his body weak, his lips purple, and his breath faint. When the strange poison in his body took effect, he was in excruciating pain all over his body, tossing and turning in agony.

After receiving the last letter of no prior knowledge, Gu Feng gave up resisting with his internal energy.

The poison can only be neutralized after it has fully manifested; otherwise, even with the antidote, the poison will recur.

The guards and maids around him could only carefully tend to him, but were powerless to help. Xiao Shulang stood guard by Gu Feng's bedside, his expression grave and his eyes filled with worry. Seeing Mr. Wuwang arrive, hope was instantly rekindled in his heart. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Mr. Wuwang, you're finally back! Gu Feng... he's about to collapse! I beg you, please save him quickly!"

Mr. Wuwang nodded, his expression grave. Without saying a word, he immediately went to Gu Feng's bedside, reached out, and took Gu Feng's pulse. His fingers gently rested on Gu Feng's wrist, his brows furrowed, his expression growing increasingly serious—he could sense that the strange poison in Gu Feng's body was extremely potent, having already invaded his internal organs. If he had arrived any later, it would have been too late to save him.

"Phantom, quickly, bring over the Cold Tide Fragrance and Warm Jade Flower, and prepare the silver needles and medicine furnace. Start a fire immediately and prepare to brew the medicine!" Master Wuwang ordered in a deep voice, his tone urgent and without the slightest slack.

"Yes, Master!" The illusory figure quickly responded, turned around and took out the Cold Tide Incense and Warm Jade Flower that he always carried with him, and quickly prepared the silver needles and medicine furnace, lit the fire and brewed the medicine. His movements were skilled and swift, and he dared not delay in the slightest.

Xiao Shulang stood aside, barely daring to breathe, his eyes fixed on Mr. Wuwang's movements, his heart filled with both anticipation and worry. He knew that Gu Feng was a former subordinate of the Xiao family army and a confidant of his elder brother, Xiao Chengyan. If anything happened to Gu Feng, his elder brother would be heartbroken. Moreover, Gu Feng also possessed some evidence of Liu Ruyan and Yongyi Hou's crimes. If something happened to him, it would greatly affect their efforts to punish Liu Ruyan and Yongyi Hou and to clear the name of the Xiao family army.

Just then, Xiao Yu rushed over. Xiao Yu possessed the composure and fortitude of Xiao Chengyan, as well as the passion and stubbornness of a young man. From a young age, he knew that the Xiao family army's injustice and his father's crippled leg were caused by Liu Ruyan and the Marquis of Yongyi. The seed of revenge had long been planted in his heart. He worked diligently, studying and practicing martial arts, hoping to grow up quickly so he could avenge his father and clear the Xiao family army's name.

Xiao Yu walked to Gu Feng's bedside and saw Gu Feng's unbearable pain. His face was pale and his lips were purple. His eyes were filled with heartache and anger. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms and drawing blood, but he felt no pain. The anger in his eyes grew stronger and stronger, and his determination for revenge became more and more resolute.

[Uncle Gu Feng, you must hold on! Master Wu Wang will definitely heal you! Liu Ruyan, Marquis Yongyi, you wicked people! You harmed Uncle Gu Feng, Father, and the soldiers of the Xiao family army! I must grow up quickly and personally punish you to avenge Uncle Gu Feng and the soldiers of the Xiao family army! I will never let you get away with this!]

Unaware of Xiao Yu's expression, Master Wuwang was completely focused on treating Gu Feng. He took out silver needles and quickly inserted them into Gu Feng's acupoints, attempting to alleviate Gu Feng's pain and suppress the toxins in his body. Afterward, the illusory figure prepared the medicine, and Master Wuwang personally helped Gu Feng up and fed him the medicine.

The medicine was incredibly bitter. Gu Feng had only taken a sip when he felt like vomiting. Master Wuwang quickly pressed him down, saying in a deep voice, "Hold on! This medicine is the key to the antidote. You must drink it all to save your life and to cure the strange poison in your body!"

Gu Feng gritted his teeth, enduring the bitterness of the medicine and the excruciating pain throughout his body, and slowly drank it down. After finishing the medicine, Gu Feng began to convulse violently, his face turned even paler, his lips turned a deep purple, and he was covered in cold sweat. His painful groans echoed throughout the herbal medicine shop. Xiao Shulang and Xiao Yu were filled with heartache, but they were powerless to help and could only watch helplessly, silently praying for Gu Feng.

"Master, Young Master Gu Feng seems to be in even more pain. Is he alright?" The phantom looked at Gu Feng's pained appearance and asked with concern.

Mr. Wu Wang frowned and said in a deep voice, "It's alright, this is normal. This medicine is used to force out the toxins from his body. He will be in great pain during the process, but as long as he can endure it and get through this, the toxins will be completely expelled, and he will recover. You stay by his side and closely monitor his condition. If there are any abnormalities, tell me immediately!"

"Yes, Master!" The illusory figure quickly responded, staying close to Gu Feng's bedside and closely monitoring his condition, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Wu Wang continued to administer acupuncture to Gu Feng, constantly adjusting the position of the needles in an attempt to alleviate Gu Feng's pain and accelerate the elimination of toxins. Xiao Shulang stood by, occasionally wiping the cold sweat from Gu Feng's face, his expression solemn, his heart filled with anticipation, hoping that Gu Feng could overcome this ordeal and recover soon.

Xiao Yu remained standing to the side, his fists clenched tightly. The anger and determination for revenge in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest. Looking at Gu Feng's pained appearance, he secretly vowed that he must grow up quickly and personally punish Liu Ruyan and Yongyi Hou to avenge Uncle Gu Feng and the soldiers of the Xiao family army.

Time passed slowly, from dawn until late at night. Mr. Wuwang never stopped, staying by Gu Feng's bedside, administering acupuncture and medicine, and closely monitoring his condition. Gu Feng's pain gradually lessened, the frequency of his convulsions decreased, his complexion gradually regained some color, the purple on his lips faded, and his breathing became much more stable.

Finally, in the dead of night, Gu Feng slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was still somewhat weak, but the pain from before was gone. He looked at Mr. Wuwang, Xiao Shulang, and Xiao Yu, who were keeping watch over his bedside, his eyes filled with gratitude. He said weakly, "Thank you so much, Mr. Wuwang. Thank you so much, Second Uncle. Thank you so much, Third Brother..."

"Gu Feng, you're awake! That's wonderful! You're finally awake!" Xiao Shulang was overjoyed to see Gu Feng wake up and quickly said, "You've just woken up and your body is still very weak. Don't talk, just rest well. Mr. Wuwang has already cured the strange poison in your body. As long as you rest well, you'll recover soon."

Wu Wang nodded and said gently, "That's right. The strange poison in your body has been completely expelled. As long as you rest and recuperate, you will recover in no time. However, since you have just been detoxified, your body is still very weak. Remember not to overwork yourself, avoid emotional excitement, and eat a light diet. Eat more foods that nourish your qi and replenish your deficiency so that you can recover faster."

"Yes, thank you for your instructions, Mr. Wuwang. I will remember them." Gu Feng nodded, his eyes full of gratitude. "If it weren't for Mr. Wuwang, I would probably have lost my life long ago. I will never forget this kindness and will definitely repay your life-saving grace in the future."

"No need for formalities." Master Wuwang waved his hand, his expression solemn. "I saved you not only to repay Prince Jing's kindness, but also for the people of the Northern Border, and to punish treacherous villains like Liu Ruyan and Marquis Yongyi. Prince Jing has already taken the imperial physicians and epidemic prevention supplies north to Youzhou to fight the plague. The situation is extremely critical. I must immediately pack my bags, take your disciple, and rush to Youzhou to assist Prince Jing in fighting the plague and treating the patients. You should rest well here and come to Youzhou to assist us after you have fully recovered."

"Mr. Wuwang, I also want to go to Youzhou with you!" Gu Feng said hurriedly, his tone urgent. "Although I have just been cured of the poison and my body is still very weak, I am familiar with the situation in the Northern Territory and the movements of Liu Ruyan and Marquis Yongyi. Perhaps I can be of some help. We cannot let Prince Jing risk his life alone in the Northern Territory."

"No." Wu Wang shook his head and said firmly, "You've just been detoxified and your body is still very weak. You simply cannot withstand a long journey, let alone deal with the dangers of Youzhou. If you force yourself to go, not only will you not be able to help, but you will also hold us back and may even damage your own body again. It would be a loss. You should rest here and recover well before coming to Youzhou. Then, you'll have plenty of opportunities to help."

Gu Feng wanted to say something more, but Xiao Shulang interrupted him, saying gently but firmly, "Gu Feng, just listen to Mr. Wuwang and rest well here. Don't push yourself. With your elder brother, Mr. Wuwang, and the Duke of Ningguo here, the matter in Youzhou will definitely be handled well. Your good rest and speedy recovery will be the greatest help you can give your elder brother, and it will also contribute to the fight against the plague and the punishment of the treacherous officials."

Looking at the resolute eyes of Mr. Wuwang and Xiao Shulang, Gu Feng knew that there was no use in arguing anymore, so he could only nod and say helplessly, "Alright, then I will listen to what you and my second uncle say, rest well here, recover as soon as possible, and then go to Youzhou to assist my father in fighting the plague and punishing the wicked."

Mr. Wuwang nodded, said no more, and turned to the illusory figure, saying, "Illusory Figure, quickly, pack your belongings, take our usual medicine box, herbs, and medical equipment. We must set off immediately, by urgent dispatch, to Youzhou. We must meet with Prince Jing as soon as possible to assist him in fighting the plague and treating the patients. There must be no delay!"

"Yes, Master!" The illusory figure quickly responded, turned around and swiftly packed his belongings. His movements were skilled and rapid, and in just half an hour, he had finished packing everything and was ready to set off.

Wu Wang bid farewell to Xiao Shulang, Xiao Yu, and Gu Feng, and, accompanied by Xu Ying, boarded a pre-prepared fast horse and set off overnight, traveling 800 li (approximately 400 kilometers) by urgent means, galloping towards Youzhou. They dared not linger, traveling day and night, hoping to reach Youzhou as soon as possible to reunite with Xiao Chengyan and together fight the plague and save the people of the northern border. They knew the plague in Youzhou was already extremely severe; every moment of delay could result in more people contracting the plague and dying there. Therefore, they had to speed up, racing against time.

Watching Mr. Wuwang and the departing phantom, Xiao Shulang felt a mixture of relief and anticipation. He knew Mr. Wuwang's medical skills were superb, and his presence in Youzhou to assist his elder brother in combating the plague would greatly increase their chances. He turned back to Gu Feng's bedside, instructing the guards and maids to take good care of Gu Feng. Then he went to the Jing Prince's residence to report to Fang Yuhua and Lu Wenshu the news that Gu Feng had been successfully detoxified and that Mr. Wuwang had gone to Youzhou.

At this moment, Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo had led their troops to the outskirts of Youzhou City. From afar, Youzhou City was shrouded in a hazy mist. Besides the strong aroma of mugwort, the air carried a faint stench of blood and decay, sending chills down one's spine. At the city gates, a large number of soldiers stood guard, their expressions solemn and ready for battle. The gates were tightly shut, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. Only a few soldiers responsible for transporting supplies and handling the dead were allowed to pass through. The entire city of Youzhou was enveloped in an atmosphere of oppression and panic.

[What a depressing atmosphere! Is this Youzhou? It seems so scary. The aura of the Crimson-finned Golden Carp is becoming clearer and clearer. Is it in this city? Great! If we find the treasure, we can help Father defeat the plague! However, the smell here is awful. There's the smell of mugwort and blood. Jingjing is a little scared, but Jingjing is not afraid. Jingjing must be brave, help Father defeat the plague, and find the treasure!]

Little Jingjing leaned against Xiao Chengyan, a hint of fear on her face, yet she clenched her little fists, her eyes resolute, her heart filled with courage and anticipation. Sensing her fear, Xiao Chengyan gently took her hand and said softly, "Little Jingjing, don't be afraid. Your father is here, your grandfather, the Duke of Ningguo, is here, and your guard brothers are here. We will definitely defeat the plague, protect the people here, and protect you too."

Little Jingjing nodded, tilted her head up to look at Xiao Chengyan, and said with a smile, "Yes! Jingjing isn't afraid! Jingjing wants to help Father, to find the treasure that can defeat the plague, and to help Father save the people here!"

The Duke of Ningguo stepped forward, looked at the tightly closed city gate, and said with a solemn expression, "Your Highness, we have arrived outside Youzhou City. The city gate is closed and the soldiers are heavily guarded. We should first send someone to inform the officials and imperial physicians in the city that we have brought epidemic prevention supplies and imperial physicians to assist them in fighting the plague. We ask them to open the city gate and come to meet us."

"Alright." Xiao Chengyan nodded and instructed, "Qingzheng, take two guards and ride quickly to the city gate to inform the officials and imperial physicians in the city that I and the Duke of Ningguo have come with imperial physicians, renowned doctors, and epidemic prevention supplies to assist them in fighting the plague. Tell them to open the city gate immediately and come to meet us without any delay! Also, inquire about the plague situation in the city, how many people are currently sick, how many have died, and how the epidemic prevention work is progressing."

"Your subordinate obeys!" Qing Zheng responded, and led two guards, riding quickly towards the city gate.

Not long after, Qingzheng returned, followed by a middle-aged man in official robes and several imperial physicians. Their expressions were grave, and their faces were weary. The middle-aged man approached Xiao Chengyan and the Duke of Ningguo, bowing respectfully and urgently: "Your subject, Prefect Wang of Youzhou, greets His Highness Prince Jing and the Duke of Ningguo! I was unaware of Your Highness and the Duke's arrival; I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me! Youzhou is currently ravaged by plague, and we are helpless. We are desperately hoping the court will send reinforcements. Your Highness and the Duke's arrival is truly a timely help!"

The imperial physicians also bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Jing! Greetings, Duke Ning!"

"Prefect Wang, esteemed physicians, no need for formalities," Xiao Chengyan began, his tone gentle yet grave. "The Prince and the Duke of Ningguo, along with imperial physicians, renowned doctors, and epidemic prevention supplies, have rushed here overnight to assist you in combating the plague and treating the sick. Quickly, tell me, what is the current situation of the plague in Youzhou City? How many people have fallen ill? How many have died? What epidemic prevention measures have you taken, and what difficulties have you encountered?"

Prefect Wang rose, his expression grave, and said in a heavy tone, "Your Highness, upon learning of the plague outbreak, I immediately summoned the yamen runners and soldiers within the prefecture to deploy epidemic prevention measures. The southeast and southwest areas of Youzhou City were designated as isolation zones, and all the sick people were placed in these zones with designated personnel to care for them, preventing cross-infection. At the same time, I ordered the city gates to be sealed off, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. Soldiers and yamen runners were arranged to patrol the city, and mugwort was burned to appease the people and prevent the spread of rumors."

He paused, then continued, "However, this plague is far too virulent, spreading extremely rapidly and highly contagious. In just a few days, hundreds of people in the city have suddenly developed high fevers, body aches, and coughing up blood. As of today, dozens have already died. We have already transported the bodies of the deceased outside the city for cremation and burial to prevent the virus from spreading, but even so, the spread of the plague has not been contained. New patients are appearing every day. We and the imperial physicians are helpless and can only use herbal medicine to temporarily stabilize a few mild cases. We cannot cure it or stop its spread."

At this point, tears welled up in Prefect Wang's eyes, his voice filled with helplessness and guilt: "I am incompetent. I failed to protect the people of Youzhou, causing them to suffer from the plague and losing so many lives. I am guilty, and I beg Your Highness and the Duke to punish me!"