Chapter 43: Rumors
The recovery of the eldest prince brought hope to all the people suffering from the epidemic.
I don’t know how, as the eldest prince recovered, rumors spread in the capital, saying that the eldest prince had dragon energy and was blessed by heaven, so he could get sick without being injured, and he could recover from the epidemic. Not only that, it
is said that the reason why the eldest prince contracted the epidemic was for the sake of the people. If it weren’t for the eldest prince’s personal example, the epidemic might be larger than it is now, and the situation would be more serious.
If that were the case, the patients suffering from the epidemic would not be able to be accommodated in a village in the north of the city.
The entire capital might fall.
The immortal was grateful to the eldest prince for loving the people like his own son and caring about the people, so he specially gave him a magic medicine to save those patients suffering from the epidemic.
The eldest prince recovered because he took such a magic medicine!
But overnight, the rumor had spread throughout the capital, and it was spreading outward.
Of course, it was unknown how many people would believe it. Regardless
of whether others believed it or not, the people infected with the plague and their families believed in such rumors!
Some people felt that the eldest prince just wanted to take advantage of this special time to spread such rumors to consolidate his position, improve his reputation, and enhance his status in the hearts of the people. He was really sinister.
Some stubborn and old-fashioned historians especially thought so.
The first time Lu Zean went to court after his recovery, he was jointly impeached by many historians.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince took advantage of the epidemic to spread rumors and confuse the people. He didn't care about the lives of the people and was trying to win over the hearts of the people. His heart is despicable. Please punish him severely!"
Zhu Yushi was over 60 years old, with white hair and a clean and upright character. He had experienced three dynasties and was very famous among the Confucian scholars. Even Lu Chengtian had to give him some face.
Otherwise, if this stubborn guy really came to the court to die, he would be remembered in history, and he, as an emperor, would not have a good reputation.
Naturally, Lu Ze'an knew his temper, and he quickly bowed, "Father, this rumor has nothing to do with me."
"I have been recuperating in your mansion before, and I have only been in and out of my mansion. I don't even know whether I can survive, so how can I have the energy to spread these rumors?"
"Please be clear-headed, father, and clear my son's name."
Zhu Laoshi sneered, "According to the eldest prince, the admiration, love and trust of the people in the city are all spontaneous?"
"They now wish they could make a real body for you and worship you every day, but they think you can save them from the water and fire. They think you have a magic medicine, and it has nothing to do with you?"
"This is ridiculous! Does the eldest prince treat all the civil and military officials in the court as three-year-old children?"
The ministers looked at each other, and finally their eyes fell on Lu Ze'an.
Everyone felt sorry for the eldest prince, who made a bad move!
Why did he have to improve his reputation at any other time, when the epidemic was so serious?
Isn't this just adding to the chaos?
Lu Ze'an felt that he couldn't clear himself even if he jumped into the Yellow River. He was more wronged than Dou E!
"Epidemic is a major national event. The eldest prince deceived the people this time. Your Majesty, please punish him severely!"
Zhu Yushi's tone was sonorous and powerful. In one sentence, Lu Ze'an must be punished today!
Lu Chengtian had a sullen face, like a dark cloud pressing down on his head. His temples were throbbing, and anger was accumulating in his chest.