The polio virus

"After finishing his reporting, Lou Yao walked away from there, leaving Jin Yuchen alone.

At that moment, Zhong Shan Shan hurriedly ran inside and bowed his head respectfully to him.

"Your Royal Highness," he said."

Seeing Zhong ShanShan rush in with a sense of hurry and panic , Jin Yuchen couldn't help but inquire lazily, casually moving as if unbothered by his arrival . "Why are you in such a hurry? Did the sky fall down?"

Zhong Shan Shan took a moment to catch his breath, his expression displaying a deep concern. "No, Your Royal Highness, the sky didn't fall down," he responded, his voice filled with pressure. "However, there is a more serious issue that requires your quick attention."

"Your Royal Highness," Zhong Shan Shan said, his voice trembling with panic , "the polio virus has spread throughout all 80 provinces of the Jin Dynasty, including the Gu Dynasty. It is a highly dangerous disease transmitted from person to person, and its spread is very rapid. If fast action are not taken, the remaining 23 provinces, along with the capital city of the dynasty, will become contaminated."

Before Jin Yuchen was able to fully absorb the situation, the head eunuch of the Emperor rushed up toward Jin Yuchen. He had a serious look on his face and strode with a sense of pressure.

The head eunuch informed him in in hurry , "Your Royal Highness, the Emperor has ordered everyone to report to the court hall. You are asked to come in as soon as you can. With that, the chief eunuch left the Huxia Palace quickly, leaving Jin Yuchen feeling rushed.

Jin Yuchen Zhong Shan Shan the two of them quickly walked in the direction of the courtroom.

When they reached the court hall, all the ministers, officials, scholars, and governors were already present in the court hall. They all had tension on their faces and were discussing about the spreading virus among themselves.

When Jin Yuchen walked inside, all of them present bowed their heads respectfully.

Finally, the Emperor came and sat on the throne. All the officials, ministers, and Jin Yuchen bowed their heads.

"You may all rise.

"Health minister, what is this virus, where did it originate, and why is it spreading so fast?" The Emperor asked the health minister without delay.

The health minister stepped forward, bowed his head, and said, "Your Royal Highness, we are also shocked by the speed at which the virus is transmitting from one person to another. This virus primarily affects children below the age of 15 and individuals over the age of 50. There have been numerous death reports within a few days."

"When was the first time the virus was reported?" the Emperor asked in a serious tone.

"Your Royal Highness, it was reported a month ago when a child from a poor village fell ill. Initially, the government didn't pay much attention as they believed the virus was caused by contaminated food and water," the Royal Doctor stepped forward and replied.

Hearing this made the Emperor angrier. He slammed his hand on the throne and stood up. Upon seeing him standing, all the ministers and officials knelt down.

"How could all of you not know until now? If you had taken this matter seriously, it wouldn't have spread from one province to another. Just because they are poor, does that mean they don't have the right to be treated? What kind of health minister are you? Are you even a human ??" The Emperor scolded the health minister and then turned his gaze towards the royal doctor. "And you, being a royal doctor, you have also failed."

"Your Royal Highness, this is not the time to discuss about this matter and waste time on that. We should focus on finding an antidote and trying to cure the disease, stopping its spread. I request your royal highness, this is not the time for such discussions," Jin Yuchen respectfully said , moving forward.

Hearing him, one by one, all the ministers and officials knelt even further and said, "Yes, Your Royal Highness, the Crown Prince is right. Now is not the time for this."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness, we should find the antidote for this as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness..."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness," every official and minister present there said in unison.

The Emperor then asked, "From which province did the virus start? and which province is the most affected one?"