Chapter 616 Brotherly Dispute

Both of them looked over in confusion.

Upon seeing this, Yun Yichen stood up from the stool, walked up to the two men, bowed respectfully, and then returned the tokens that the two men had taken to request the city guards.

"Your Highnesses, I have offended you greatly before. Please forgive me."

Yun Yichen's unusual humility left Lu Yuanbin somewhat bewildered. However, his pride as a prince was still quite satisfied at this moment.

Ever since arriving in Suzhou, Yun Yichen has been constantly pressing down on him, making him feel suffocated. The pressure is even greater than when he faced the emperor in the palace.

Now that Yun Yichen is willing to apologize to him, this feeling is just too good to be true!

"Lord Yun is only fulfilling his duties. I am a magnanimous prince and will not hold such matters against Lord Yun."

Lu Yuanbin held his head high, and his arrogant appearance seemed incredibly childish to the Fourth Prince.

"Then thank you very much, Fifth Prince." Yun Yichen said with a smile, as if a wish had been fulfilled.

Looking at Yun Yichen like this, the Fourth Prince's eyes narrowed involuntarily. For some reason, he felt that Yun Yichen was acting a little strange today.

"Why did you suddenly say these things to us brothers today, sir?"

Lu Changqing looked at Yun Yichen with suspicion. He knew that Yun Yichen had never been lenient with the two brothers before, and had never treated them as princes.

He couldn't believe that someone who used to treat them like royalty would suddenly change so drastically.

Yun Yichen felt somewhat uncomfortable under Lu Changqing's gaze. His eyes swept over the two of them before he finally said, "The situation in Suzhou is getting worse. The sick disaster victims have not recovered for a long time. Although Doctor Mu has been researching treatment methods, it is still too dangerous."

"So, sir, you're not thinking of sending my fifth brother and me out of Suzhou New City?"

Before Yun Yichen could finish speaking, Lu Changqing interrupted him.

In Lu Changqing's eyes, Yun Yichen was a good official, and after seeing everything in Suzhou, he became even more convinced of this.

Seeing that he had already guessed it, Yun Yichen didn't say much, but just nodded.

Seeing this, Lu Yuanbin was overjoyed.

You should know that Lu Yuanbin had wanted to leave Suzhou and return to the capital for a long time. If it weren't for Yun Yichen stopping him earlier, he would have already arrived in the capital by now.

“Lord Ji is right. The situation in Suzhou is complicated. The disaster victims have not recovered for a long time. It is indeed not appropriate for my fourth brother and me to stay here.”

Why don't you just say that you're not suited to be alive?

Yun Yichen was speechless and rolled his eyes after hearing Lu Yuanbin's words. He was just being polite, but Lu Yuanbin took it for granted.

Yun Yichen couldn't help but sigh again, this generation of royals is really too timid and incompetent.

"There's no time to lose. I'll send someone to escort Your Highnesses out first thing tomorrow morning," Yun Yichen continued, following Lu Yuanbin's lead.

Just then, Lu Changqing, who had been silent for a long time, raised his hand and said, "Fifth Brother, go back! The people of Suzhou are suffering terribly right now. As Father's son, I cannot desert my post."

Lu Changqing acted with great righteousness, but Lu Yuanbin thought he was simply stupid; otherwise, why would he want to stay?

"Fourth Brother, please don't cause trouble for Lord Yingyun, okay?" Lu Yuanbin desperately tried to wink at Lu Changqing, but Lu Changqing wouldn't even glance at him.

"Although I can't be of much help, I can't say I'm causing trouble either. Fifth brother, if you want to leave, then leave on your own!"

Lu Changqing offered his sincere advice, but Lu Yuanbin gave him a fierce glare.

Now everyone knows that Lu Changqing has recovered from his old illness. In the past, Lu Yuanbin might not have taken Lu Changqing seriously, but now that Lu Changqing is healthy, he has to be more careful.

At this moment, he wanted to leave, but Lu Changqing wanted to stay. If he really left, and the news reached his father's ears, his father would only think that he had deserted his post.

By then, his image in his father's eyes would become increasingly worse, while Lu Changqing, who remained, would naturally be remembered as a royal exemplar.

"Since Fourth Brother isn't leaving, then I won't leave either!"

After much deliberation, even if Lu Yuanbin wanted to leave, he had no choice but to consider the position of crown prince.

You must know that he is currently acting as the Crown Prince. Whether he can be officially recognized as the Crown Prince depends on his performance. If he is careless at this time, wouldn't that be giving Lu Changqing an opportunity?

Yun Yichen quietly watched the two brothers, a slight smile unconsciously curving his lips upwards.

The final result, naturally, was that neither of them left.

He Biyou relayed Yun Yichen's message and inquired whether the city guards who came to help were willing to assist with the construction.

Those city guards were originally from poor backgrounds. How could they bear to see the people of Suzhou suffering?

In addition, they knew that if the plague in Suzhou was not brought under control, their families would not be safe either, so without exception, they all chose to stay and help.

"My lord, the city guards have joined the construction team, but what should we do about the civilians?"

When Yun Yichen was discussing matters earlier, others said they had a solution, so now He Bi naturally came to ask him for one.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yichen walked to the desk and pulled out a thick stack of papers from the drawer.

"The adults will divide the group into groups according to the names on this paper. The groups will supervise each other, and each group will supervise each other individually. One group will be responsible for watching over another group to ensure that the number of people in the other group remains unchanged. Each person in the group will be responsible for watching over another person to ensure that the person does not leave your sight, and so on."

Yun Yichen explained to He Bi again, but He Bi still shook his head, somewhat confused.

Upon seeing this, Yun Yichen immediately called over a few people to demonstrate for He Biyou on the spot, and He Biyou finally understood.

"But what if someone needs to use the restroom?" He Biyou asked.

"Form groups of three to go to the restroom together. After you're done, return to your original groups. This task is arduous and complicated, Lord He. I can only be at ease if I entrust it to you."

Yun Yichen looked at He Biyou meaningfully, as if among all these people, only He Biyou was capable of handling this matter well.

"Rest assured, my lord, I will handle this matter properly!" He Biyou was suddenly touched by this sense of reliance.

Little did he know that Yun Yichen's method was actually meant for those who were secretly causing trouble, and also to reduce the trouble He Biyou was causing him.

Now that he knows the disaster victims were cursed, he is no longer worried about the plague, so whether the people leave Suzhou or not is irrelevant.