novelraw Chapter 229
Chapter 229
Chapter 229 Ruining His Image!
Having done so much brainwashing, Wei Yu really didn’t feel embarrassed at all. After all, as long as the final effect could inspire people and achieve the state he wanted, that was all that mattered.
After seeing that the remaining "bodyguards" had rallied their spirits, Wei Yu comforted them a bit more and then let Ding Facai take over to arrange for them to continue with their respective tasks.
Having been with them for some time, Ding Facai clearly knew what to assign everyone to do. He wasn’t talkative; after Wei Yu brought him over, he directly named who was to do what.
Taking advantage of the group’s attention being somewhat scattered, Wei Yu went to meet the heavily burdened with responsibility's doctors.
The doctors had also just been standing nearby and heard Wei Yu’s speech. Setting aside Doctor Shi, who still wore her usual cold and indifferent expression, the other two showed deeply touched and moved looks.
Especially Tan Lin — the young man originally admired Wei Yu very much, and now was even turning into a hardcore fan. As Wei Yu approached, he looked at him with tearful gratitude and repeatedly expressed his admiration.
"There are only truly few in this world that are as caring for the people as Your Highness. Your humble servant’s admiration for His Highness is like the surging river, unending, and like the flooding Fen River, uncontrollable once unleashed. Listening to one word from you is worth more than ten years of hard study. Among famous figures of the past and present, none compare to Your Highness! To meet you here is truly the honor of my life!"
Wei Yu: ……
Hearing that, Wei Yu almost asked if he was going home to burn incense and offer sacrifices, thanking his ancestors for accumulating virtuous karma! Sure, it was a bit exaggerated, but if Tan Lin said it himself, he’d regret not praising him even more!
The Ninth Highness is kind-hearted, exceptionally wise, genuinely cares for the people, and selects officials based on merit… Any of these alone is praiseworthy in Tan Lin’s eyes.
Such a great Ninth Highness, no amount of flowery words piled onto him would ever be excessive!
The licking is solidly proven.
“Lord Tan, you flatter me too much. I’m not as good as you say,” Wei Yu casually waved his hand, “But if you really think that way, then I can’t stop you from being who you are, right? Sigh, let’s just keep these kinds of words quietly in our hearts from now on.”
Who doesn’t love hearing flattery? Were it not for having to maintain the image of a prince outside, Wei Yu would’ve loved to grab a megaphone to promote that Tan Lin admirably praises him twenty-four seven.
Tan Lin was extremely touched, “Yes, Your Highness is magnanimous, your humble servant understands completely.”
The harmonious scene made the nearby Doctors Yu and Doctor Shi somewhat at a loss, but fortunately Wei Yu didn’t say much more. After enjoying the flattery, he then turned serious and looked at the three doctors.
“You three are all highly skilled doctors. Regarding this epidemic, even without me emphasizing, you understand how important it is. I hope you can quickly find a cure. For now, I shall temporarily excuse myself on behalf of the government.”
Having finished speaking, Wei Yu solemnly raised his hand to salute the three.
This salute startled them.
“Your Highness, no!” Tan Lin hurriedly caught Wei Yu’s arm, “This is our duty. Why burden Your Highness so? Your Highness is noble and precious; such would be a burden to me.”
Yu Pufan and Doctor Shi were both rustic folks who had no experience with officials or the Imperial Court. Compared to Tan Lin, an official, they felt more casual.
Though they weren’t as panicked as Tan Lin, they were also quite surprised and developed a better impression of Wei Yu.
Especially Doctor Shi.
Doctor Shi quietly looked at Wei Yu, her gaze softer than before.
Ever since their first meeting, she thought this guy was a smooth talker and unreliable, so even after knowing he came to invite her to work in Qian City Commandery, she still didn’t want to give him any favor.
So what if he was a prince?
Even if the prince was annoying, she still didn’t want to pay attention!
Doctor Shi’s wildness was truly expression of her strong personality—one moment she thought Wei Yu was a smooth talker, the next she felt he hid a sincere passion for the people in his heart, which offset his previous faults.
Alright, this kid suddenly looked a lot more pleasing to the eye.
Wei Yu was helped up by Tan Lin and didn’t insist further, but he still needed to make his attitude clear.
“No one know exactly what the epidemic in Xinghua Village is. You all risk your lives to save the victims. In terms of righteousness, none of you are inferior to any sage. I just hope you can be safe and find the cure. Then other places’ won’t have to worry about infection.”
Wei Yu smiled and patted Tan Lin’s arm. “Ding Facai is my man, and Lord Tan is more familiar with him than the other two. After I leave, if anything comes up, just find him. I will instruct Ding Facai to ensure you have no worries. Rest assured.”
Whatever the task, the biggest fear is lack of logistics support.
Wei Yu hoped the three doctors would understand: they only needed to focus on researching the cure, food, herbs, and other materials weren’t their concern.
Tan Lin nodded, “Your humble servant understands. Please rest assured, Your Highness. We will work hard to develop the cure quickly.”
It was getting late. If they continued chatting, even if Fang Sheng was unhappy, Wei Yu would likely have to spend the night outside the city.
He nodded to the three, “Anyway, everything here is in your hands now. For the sake of the people, please put more effort into this. Thank you.”
All three respectfully agreed.
The other two’s respectful responses were fine, but Wei Yu was unexpectedly pleased that cold beauty Doctor Shi had become polite and respectful as well.
He glanced a few times at Doctor Shi’s face, surprised but said nothing.
After all, no matter the reason, she was willing to change her attitude and treat him well at this critical moment—what was there to haggle over?
Technical experts should have some arrogance and deserve good treatment.
Wei Yu wasn’t too concerned about these things.
Having finished giving his instructions on Xinghua Village, Wei Yu was ready to depart again.
At the mention of leaving, Fang Sheng hurried over with the horses.
“Your Highness, this place is unsafe. We’d better leave quickly.”
He even abandoned the carriage they arrived in, leaving it in Xinghua Village for others.
The longer they stayed, the greater the risk of infection. Fang Sheng really feared that his weak and lazy prince would get sick by accident.
Seeing the guards already mounted and ready at the front, Wei Yu couldn’t help but feel speechless.
This was way too urgent.
Earlier he was preaching and brainwashing people to believe the epidemic was treatable and that he wouldn’t give up on anyone; now he looked like he wanted to flee immediately for fear of infection…
Luckily there weren’t many people around, and folks these days were simple and wouldn’t think too much. Otherwise, Wei Yu really wanted to give the guards a piece of his mind.
Ruining his image!