Chapter 1347: War Drums Beat

ned ashen. Looking at her with cold eyes, her old face fell, and she asked sternly, "Is the Princess accusing this old servant of being wrong to throw away the medicinal herbs This old servant acts un...As a result of Gao Yi's actions, Feng Lingxi's reputation plummeted. The people of Tumuwu Town no longer believed the plague could be cured and were unwilling to wait patiently for treatment. They all wanted to leave and refused to take medicine, causing quite a commotion.

At first, Dr. Liu and Feng Aotian's words could still control them, but after a few days of commotion, these patients became even more fearless, and some even spat at Feng Lingxi excessively. They deliberately kept their distance so that they weren't splashed with saliva.

This caused a stir, and Feng Lingxi dared not go to the slums to treat the sick. He could only stay at the yamen.

"These people are making a ruckus without knowing right from wrong. Now the blame is all on you. What are you still doing here Just leave. This is something your court should handle, why would you, a weak woman, have to bear the burden"

Lu Nian glared at the rioting people at the door. He was furious. If it weren't for Feng Lingxi's repeated restrains, he would have beaten them all up. It was a waste of their hard work these past days taking care of them, treating them, and preparing medicine. All the medicinal materials he had donated went to these ingrates.

“With the plague ravaging the city, people were already terrified. Now with more deaths occurring every day, this situation is to be expected.” Feng Lingxi sighed, “It’s useless to dwell on this now. We must find a way to cure the plague. Otherwise, the patients in the slums will have no other choice but death.”

Feng Lingxi got up and walked towards the county government office. Lu Nian hurriedly stopped her.

"If you go out there, what if they attack you Aren't you afraid they'll hurt you"

Feng Lingxi glanced at Liu DaRen and Feng Aotiān, who were dealing with the crowd outside. "I won't go out there. They'll only get more chaotic, and besides, I need to appease them. If I let them continue crowding the entrance of this yamen like this, who knows how many more sick people might appear tomorrow."

Lu Nian refused to let her go, standing in front of Feng Lingxi. "I don't care what they say, but you can't go over there. These people won't listen to you. They only know that you are incapable of saving them. With Gao Yi's son dead now, all the people are turning against Gao Yi and blaming you for his death. Why bother looking for trouble"

"Your Highness, this servant stands on the side of Master Lu this time. He is right. We have worked hard to treat them without asking for a single copper coin, but they are ungrateful and blame all the faults on Your Highness. This servant truly feels sorry for Your Highness."

"Your Highness, I also think what Young Master Lu said is right. With so many people in the court, why must it be the Empress who heals them Which country would let a princess do such a thing, making the court seem like it has no one"

Guli also followed with a vent of anger, feeling that the imperial court of this Great Yuan Dynasty was truly outrageous.

"Alright, now calm down. I understand what you're saying, but since we're here, we should focus on resolving this plague. That's the most important reason for our arrival. As for what happens back at court, we can discuss that later."

Feng Ling comforted them, knowing they were all angry. She had come, and if this plague couldn't be dealt with, the consequences would be unimaginable once the infected left the city. Neither of them allowed her to go into the slums, and with the patients moving around haphazardly, everything in the city came to a standstill. Previous disinfection efforts ceased, and the people gathered, causing unrest. With so many people spreading the infection, she was truly afraid that the situation would spiral out of control.

"It's understandable to be angry."

Xiao Li muttered softly, her face full of displeasure.

She truly pitied the princess. She worked herself to death for these people, but they still scolded her mercilessly.

"Alright, I know you all feel wronged, but we still can't ignore them. What if they all get sick It wouldn't be good for any of us, and it would ruin my reputation. Then everyone will know I'm a quack doctor."

"I'd rather you were an incompetent doctor, so the court wouldn't keep sending you on these kinds of missions."

Lu Nian retorted, although he knew he was speaking impulsively, seeing his sister like this, he truly felt sorry for her.

"So you think it's right for me to just leave like this Think about Lord Liu, he's been working himself to the bone lately, hasn't he He's tireless and selfless. Even though he's a parent official to the people, if he thought like you, he could have fled in the night. Why would he stay here and toil so hard"

Feng Lingxi's words left them speechless.

“I know you’re angry, and I am too. This Gao Yi didn’t take care of his own son, and now that something has happened, he blames me. Besides, this plague would have killed people anyway. I told him so myself. He delayed for so long, and now that something has happened, he blames me. Do you think I'm not angry”

Feng Lingxi said everything that was in her heart, but she didn't feel any better.

"But I cannot give up, this plague is serious. If we don't stop these people, once they leave this earthen town and wander everywhere, the plague will spread wherever they go. Have you all considered the consequences"

Feng Lingxi's words silenced them all. Glancing at the noisy crowd outside, Feng Lingxi walked towards them. This time, Lu Nian didn't stop her, but followed behind her, his handsome face full of coldness.

"Let the Princess Consort of Chen come out and make things clear."

Outside the government office, a large crowd of agitated citizens had gathered. If it weren't for the guards wielding their swords to hold them back, they would have likely stormed into the building and started a fight. Sir Liu was constantly trying to appease them, his entire body drenched in sweat, his face etched with exhaustion.

"Everyone, go back. If this continues, the disease will harm all of you."

"Whether we live or die, we have nothing to fear."

There were more and more tough men among the common people. In addition, most of those who came this time were farmhands hired by wealthy families, each a rough-looking man, roaring and cursing angrily. There were also some village women, each one able to curse ten men.

"Let the Crown Princess of Chen come out and explain to us. Was she sent by the court to save people, or is she here to play"

"Yes, yes."

The people were enraged, their anger growing with every word. They wished to storm in and confront Feng Lingxi themselves.

Feng Lingxi walked to the entrance of the government office. Feng Aotien, with sharp eyes, saw her and hurried over to stop her.

"What are you doing here Get out, everyone here wants to tear you apart. Don't come back here."

Feng Lingxi glanced outside. "Can you stop me if I don't go out Besides, these people need an explanation, and I'll give them one."

They won't listen to your explanation at all. You'd better go back as soon as possible so you don't get hurt by them.

Feng Aotian was truly desperate now. These people were relentlessly attacking Feng Lingxi, and if she went out, they might tear her apart in no time.

Feng Lingxi took Wind Aotian's hand away and walked toward the door.

As soon as the people saw Feng Lingxi emerge, their emotions became even more agitated. They surged forward, crowding around her. "Princess Consort Chen, please tell us clearly, is there a cure for our illness"

"Didn't you claim to be a skilled doctor, a reincarnation of Hua Tuo Why are so many people still dying here"u. The Chief must be tired.""After working all night, wouldn't I be tired"Luo Li finished speaking, angrily leaving, leaving Li Wu Yan with a darkened face there. Feng Ling Xi wanted to comfort him, b...