Chapter 298 Controlling Public Opinion

These people wanted to express their loyalty and concern to the emperor, but they had not thought about whether this unnecessary concern might be misplaced.

Smart people looked at the sky and the earth and were determined not to get involved in such issues.

Xiao Xixi looked at the little grandson of the emperor with some surprise.

Although the little grandson of the emperor would definitely not be punished by the emperor for asking such a question, according to the little grandson of the emperor's intelligence, how could he not know that such a question would cause panic among everyone here and make some people have thoughts that they shouldn't have?

If the little grandson of the emperor knew, then for what purpose did he choose to ask such a question in front of everyone?

This time, Xiao Xixi did not understand the little grandson of the emperor's intention.

Lin Qing was also somewhat puzzled by the young emperor's question, and she didn't understand why those people would agree with the young emperor's words.

"How could the emperor be infected? Li Cairen was infected with the plague after the palace was sealed off. During this period, the emperor was also in his own bedroom and had not seen the concubines in the harem. How could the emperor be infected with the plague?"

The young emperor pretended to be relieved.

"That's great. I was still worried about the emperor. Now it seems that I was worrying too much."

Everyone suddenly realized and agreed.

"We were feeling uneasy at first, but after hearing what Doctor Lin said, we feel relieved."

"It's a good thing that His

Majesty is fine!" Seeing that everyone who had worried expressions before began to flatter him, Xiao Xixi finally understood what the young grandson of the emperor wanted to do.

[Oh, it's the young grandson of the emperor again. I really can't compare to his brain.]

Pei Xuanyi naturally heard Xixi's inner voice. He just smiled and said nothing.

"In this case, if the concubines get the plague in the future, there is no need to worry about the emperor's health. During this time, as long as the emperor rests well in the palace, the backbone of Daliang will not fall. Doctor Lin, everyone in the Imperial Hospital must take good care of the emperor."

Several imperial doctors bowed and agreed.

Pei Xuanyi nodded with satisfaction, and looked at Li Cairen who was struggling but unable to move.

"Second Master Qin, please put Li Cairen under house arrest in the palace and don't let her contact other people again."

The second son understood that the matter was of great importance. Although he still felt that it was inappropriate for the little emperor to bring Xixi with him, the plague was the most important thing now.

"Yes."

Seeing that Li Cairen was no longer needed, the guards tied Li Cairen to the bed with a thick rope.

Li Cairen's matter came to an end, but after all, Li Cairen was the first concubine in the palace to be infected with the plague. It was a serious matter, and many people were paying close attention to it.

Before the little emperor left Li Cairen's palace, several people came to inquire about the news.

Among them, three eunuchs are the most noteworthy, namely the emperor's, Anpin's and Shupin's.

All they asked were questions about Li Cairen's situation.

In order to avoid causing panic, Pei Xuanyi said that it was no big deal.

After everyone dispersed in a hurry, Pei Xuanyi pondered for a while, and then took Xiao Xixi to the Yangxin Palace.

The emperor issued an order early in the morning to cancel the morning court, and any matters that needed to be reported to the emperor had to be reported behind the curtain.

Except for the people the emperor really trusted, he has been staying in the Yangxin Palace recently and has hardly seen anyone.

And when the little grandson came to visit, the emperor naturally would not treat him like other people.

When the emperor heard the eunuch report that the little grandson was coming, he hurried out from behind the curtain and asked with concern.

"How is it, haven't you encountered any difficulties?"

The little grandson of the emperor always reported good news and not sorrow, and shook his head when he heard this.

Xiao Xixi looked at the old emperor in front of her, and suddenly felt that the emperor seemed to have aged a lot in the past few days.

The impact of this plague on people is not only physical persecution, but also mental oppression.

Everyone began to be afraid of the people around them, and they all stayed indoors and did not contact others.

In this era without advanced communication tools, it is actually a very boring thing.

Although the emperor is busy with government affairs and has more things to do than ordinary people, he still feels depressed mentally.

Once the spirit is poor, the appearance will naturally be poor.

Xiao Xixi felt the emperor's old age, and couldn't help feeling a little depressed.

[I feel that the emperor is a bit pitiful, the plague is really terrible...]

The emperor also saw Xiao Xixi, touched her head, and continued to talk to the little grandson.

"You handled it very well this time. Ask the imperial physician if I have been infected, and then let the imperial physician directly say that there is no possibility of me being infected, so that outsiders will not speculate too much."

Although the emperor did not go out, he was better informed than anyone else, and this matter could not be kept secret from him.

The little grandson's handling method is indeed good, which can directly eliminate the possibility of outsiders speculating that the emperor has been infected from the source.

After all, the one who was in trouble this time was the emperor's concubine, and that was a very close relationship. Moreover, the case of Li Cairen involves many people, and it is impossible to stop the public from talking about it. Therefore, it is a good thing to clear up the possibility of poisoning as soon as possible.

Pei Xuanyi heard the emperor praising him, but he did not take credit for it, but said it very humbly.

"This matter depends on the intelligence of Doctor Lin."

The emperor pretended to think.

"Lin Qingye, the doctor who discovered the plague? What do you think?"

The little grandson nodded.

"Grandson only said that Li Cairen's illness had nothing to do with the emperor, but there was no chance that it would be related to other people. Doctor Lin was very smart and directly said that if any concubine was infected, the emperor would not be infected."

The emperor suddenly realized.

"Yes, she is indeed smart."

Xiao Xixi listened to them talking, but she felt that Lin Qingye should not have so many tricks in her mind, and she probably just thought that there was no need to ask this question.

As soon as the topic came up with Lin Qingye, the eunuch reported that Lin Qingye and Doctor Sun came together to check the emperor's pulse.

Doctor Sun was Lin Qingye's teacher, and the old doctor who accompanied Lin Qingye when she came to the Imperial Hospital to study medicine.

Although Lin Qingye discovered the plague herself, she was too young. Compared with the old doctor, the emperor was more willing to trust the doctor with more experience, so he asked Lin Qingye to discuss with Doctor Sun before making any arrangements, which was safer.

When taking the pulse every day, Lin Qingye came with Doctor Sun to prevent the result of one person from being inaccurate.

The emperor ordered them to come in.

When the two finished taking the emperor's pulse and were about to leave, the emperor stopped them.

"I want to ask Doctor Lin and Doctor Sun, will I be infected by this plague?"

Doctor Sun was shocked when he heard this, but his face remained calm.