Late September.
Tianchuan City.
Although the news of the epidemic in the North has been blocked, after so long, it's impossible for no whispers to get out. Coupled with the intentional spread by Jin Xia spies, this news naturally reached the Capital.
In the Fu Ze Restaurant, south of the Capital.
Scholars, poets, and nobles sat around square tables, whispering.
"Have you all heard? An epidemic broke out in Youzhou, killing many people. The Court has sent many Imperial Physicians there."
"Gasp! An epidemic? Is it true? Who told you?"
"That I can't disclose, but I've heard this epidemic is quite ferocious and has spread to Cang and Gao States."
"There's such a thing, quickly tell us more about it."
The people at the next table, hearing such "explosive news," immediately gathered around, urging the person to elaborate.
