The imperial physicians gathered around the carriage.
One by one, their faces were full of flattery as they kept praising the eldest prince, Liang Yong, in the carriage: "Your Highness is truly benevolent! Knowing that the plague in the city is dangerous, you are still willing to come and personally oversee the disaster relief. None of us can match your courage!"
Another imperial physician quickly chimed in, "That's right! If it were any other prince, they would probably be running away as fast as they could. Why would Your Highness bring us here to come and think of a solution? Your Highness, you truly care about the people. It's a blessing for the people of Qinghe County!"
Someone else leaned close to the carriage curtain and whispered, "Your Highness, rest assured, we will risk our lives to help you find a way to cure the plague! However, the city is far too dangerous right now, you absolutely must not risk going in. Your safety is more important than anything else!"
These words made Liang Yong feel extremely comfortable, and his previous irritability vanished.
He lifted the carriage curtain slightly and coughed with feigned composure: "You are all very kind. I am naturally thinking of the people, but I cannot let you die in vain. Let's set up camp outside the city and allow me to think of a solution."
That's what they say.
He had no intention of entering the city; he simply wanted to stay outside.
He can go in and "claim credit" when the plague passes on its own or someone else resolves the matter.
The imperial physicians saw through his thoughts, but they still kept praising him for being "wise and far-sighted" and "considerate of his subordinates."
They flattered Liang Yong to the point of ecstasy.
Liang Yong camped outside the city for less than two days.
In the distance came the sound of orderly hooves. The Second Prince Liang Chengze arrived with his troops.
Unlike Liang Yong, he didn't hide inside the carriage, completely covered up.
Instead, he was dressed in a neat protective suit, his face was gentle, but his eyes revealed determination.
He dismounted as soon as he reached the city gate.
He addressed the county magistrate, Governor Liu, who was coming to greet him.
He said sincerely, "Lord Liu, my father cares deeply for the people of Qinghe County and specially sent me with medicine and manpower to provide support. The plague is dangerous, and I cannot hide outside the city. I must enter the city today and work with the people to get through this, which can be considered as sharing my father's burden."
These words demonstrated both filial piety and a sense of responsibility, prompting Lord Liu to repeatedly praise, "Your Highness the Second Prince is benevolent and compassionate, truly a blessing to the people! I will have preparations made immediately to accompany you into the city!"
The soldiers and officials around him were also moved by Liang Chengze's attitude and expressed their willingness to follow him into the city.
Liang Yong, who was hiding in a tent in the distance, witnessed this scene.
He was so angry that his face turned ashen.
Liang Chengze is clearly here to steal the credit.
But he didn't have the guts to go into the city like Liang Chengze, so he could only watch helplessly as the other man won over the hearts of the people. He was filled with jealousy and hatred, but there was nothing he could do.
Liang Chengze ignored the undercurrents behind him.
They quickly entered the city with their men and medicinal herbs.
As soon as he entered the city, he heard about the story of "Fairy Lingxi" saving people, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.
After entering the city, Liang Chengze looked at the orderly scene on the streets despite the guarded atmosphere, and saw that there were not many people who had died from the plague. A strange light flashed in his eyes.
He had thought that Qinghe County was already a living hell, which would give him the opportunity to win over people's hearts, but he did not expect the situation to be so "good".
He twirled the prayer beads in his hand, his fingertips gently caressing them, his face still bearing a warm smile.
Her gaze swept over the people queuing for porridge. All she could hear were praises of "Fairy Lingxi".
They say she not only heals the sick but also distributes food, making her a living bodhisattva who saves people from suffering.
Upon hearing this, the gentleness in Liang Chengze's eyes vanished instantly.
A "fairy" of unknown origin was more popular with the people than he, the prince.
interesting.
At that moment, he saw a veiled woman not far away, with a slender figure, personally handing out porridge to the people. Her movements were nimble and gentle; it was Shen Qingtang.
He was about to step forward to speak when Shen Qingtang seemed to sense something. After serving the last bowl of porridge, she turned and left, not giving anyone a chance to get close.
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