Shen Huaixu knew these people's temperaments; they wouldn't dare ask him such a question in front of him unless they were absolutely certain.
Since you asked that question, it means you've received definite information.
In other words, either there was a traitor among his men, or Shen Jintang's current high fever is related to them.
But now is not the time to dwell on these things; the priority is to resolve the current predicament.
"nonsense!"
Shen Huaixu looked at the man with icy eyes and said, "Lord Li, what are your intentions in saying this? Shen Jintang and Shen Siyan have been working tirelessly for the people of Yanzhou these past few days. Now, they are only taking a day off, and they are being questioned like this by you. What exactly do you want to do?"
The official hesitated slightly when Shen Huaixu glanced at him, but quickly forced himself to speak: "Lord Shen, the refugee situation in Yanzhou is extremely complicated right now, and we need manpower at this crucial time. Everyone is busy and overwhelmed. If everyone wants to rest, what will happen to the people of Yanzhou?"
"Furthermore, we did not say that Lord Siyan was not fulfilling his duties. We simply wanted to invite Lord Siyan to come out and meet us. Whether the rumors are true or false, Lord Siyan can find out once he comes out. But Lord Shen is being so secretive now, which inevitably makes people suspicious."
Shen Huaixu sneered, his tone growing increasingly stern: "Shen Jintang has always been in good health. This is merely a minor cold, which will be fine with some rest. If you are worried, you are welcome to visit him in person. If there is indeed an epidemic, the Shen family will not conceal it. But if it is just baseless speculation, an attempt to sow discord, then that is malicious!"
He paused, then added, "I will also write a letter to His Majesty truthfully reporting what happened today. If anyone harbors ill intentions and tries to take this opportunity to cause trouble, don't blame the Shen family for showing no mercy!"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.
But the official merely wiped the sweat from his brow, his voice trembling slightly, and pressed on relentlessly: "Lord Shen, you yourself said that Lady Siyan is indeed ill. Besides, she has been in the west of the city for so long, who can be sure that she hasn't contracted the plague?"
Shen Huaixu's expression was very unpleasant, and he said coldly, "Then, in your opinion, what should be done?"
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