It's only three years old, what kind of whitewashing system is this?

Chapter 170 Mutation

Qin Changqing's face was grim.

The cultivators possess exceptional mobility; if someone were to contract the disease and leave Cheng'an County, they would find it difficult to stop them.

Not to mention flying, they can also burrow underground, making them even more difficult to defend against.

Moreover, the difficulty with this epidemic lies in the fact that spiritual energy cannot block it; only by taking a specially made poison can the symptoms be alleviated.

Otherwise, anyone would be risking their life to go into the city, and no one would be willing to do it.

"Roar!" The "monster" on the ground suddenly sprang up and roared painfully at the Eighth Princess.

Snap! Snap!

With a flick of her finger, the Eighth Princess killed both monsters with a sword pellet.

She rubbed the sword pellet against Qin Changqing, then stuck out her tongue and swallowed it: "If Your Highness has no solution, why not hand over Cheng'an County to me?"

“I have my own way of clearing out the patients from this city.”

Qin Changqing suddenly turned around: "You—!"

You want to massacre the entire city!

The Eighth Princess chuckled, "The Crown Prince has also seen it; these patients are no longer human."

"If you want to do great things, what's wrong with making some sacrifices?"

hiss--

The heads of all the major families gasped in shock.

They belatedly realized that the renowned "Eighth Prince" of the Great Qian Dynasty was actually so ruthless.

If the problem can't be solved, why not just deal with the people who caused it?

An even more terrifying thought arose in the minds of the various clan leaders.

The Eighth Princess was renowned for her beauty and never received a single negative comment.

Was it because she did a good job, or because she hid it well?

Or perhaps... if there are no dissenters, what's left are just the sycophants?

The heads of the various clans felt a chill in their hearts, and their gazes toward Qin Changqing were filled with sorrow.

If the Crown Prince can't withstand the pressure, will he sacrifice the individual interests of others for the greater good?

Qin Changqing coldly looked at the Eighth Princess: "Is this your idea?"

"Oh!" The Eighth Princess patted her chest, looking terrified. "Your Highness, you've frightened me."

"How could I do such a heinous thing? I would never do it."

"Only..."

She blinked like a young girl: "We can only hope that the Crown Prince will come up with an answer that will satisfy Father."

But there was no smile or tenderness in his eyes.

Everyone just watched and felt a chill run down their spines.

This woman is truly terrifying!

Qin Keqing said coldly, "I will make my own choice."

He clenched his fists tightly, feeling extremely agitated.

The Eighth Princess not only wanted to have the city massacred, but also wanted to absolve herself of any responsibility.

The disease has now spread outside, and if no decision is made soon, it may spread even further.

Swish swish!

Grand Tutor Mu started a new page, first writing down Qin Ke, and then writing down the character "乙".

An emperor can be benevolent or ruthless.

But the prerequisite is that the problem can be handled well.

Under the current circumstances, the Eighth Princess not only offered suggestions but also distanced herself from the situation.

Such resolute character and methods of checks and balances could very well make one a great ruler.

Qin Changqing took a deep breath, knowing that he didn't have much time left to make a decision.

The situation in the city is currently being managed with the Crown Prince's influence, which is barely enough to keep things under control.

But as the affected area widens, there will eventually come a time when the force is exhausted.

Qin Keqing asked, "How many people currently suffer from physical mutations?"

Kong Yan said with worry, "The most severely affected 100,000 are no longer able to understand human speech and may even harm innocent people."

"All military forces within the city have been deployed for suppression and surveillance."

"The rest are still rational... about 500,000."

"The bodies have undergone extensive mutations, affecting approximately 1.5 million people."

"For minor and major ailments, medication can provide relief... more than five million."

Even the most serious case only cost 100,000, but Qin Keqing couldn't be happy.

If a time traveler were to see this, they would surely think of the water hyacinth thought experiment.

A lake is infested with water hyacinths, and their numbers double every day. In thirty days, they will cover the entire surface of the water, stealing all sunlight and air, and killing all aquatic life.

How many water hyacinths were there on the twenty-ninth day?

The answer is that it only occupies half of the lake's surface, and anyone who sees it thinks there's still plenty of time and there's no rush to clean it up.

The same applies to Cheng'an County, where the most severe cases affected no more than 100,000 people, and the city's garrison could barely control the situation.

But without a prescription, the situation worsened.

Ultimately, even with the full strength of the Great Qian Dynasty invested, it might be difficult to sustain.

The Eighth Princess chuckled softly: "Crown Prince, have you decided how to handle this?"

"These people are so pitiful. If they need help, my people can help them too."

Qin Changqing glanced at her coldly: "Thank you for your kindness, Eighth Princess, but it's not necessary."

"I……"

He clenched his fist: "Notify the Divine Guards to clean up the infirmary!"

"Your Highness!" Kong Yan stepped forward, but his lips moved without uttering the words to stop him.

The cleaning of the medical ward naturally included the most seriously ill patients.

These are all ordinary people; you don't know whose father, whose wife, whose son.

They entrusted their lives to the county government, but they never expected that they would still be handed over in the end.

The clan leaders sighed softly, feeling somewhat relieved, since the area was mostly populated by ordinary people, with very few clan members.

But if the situation continues to worsen, who can guarantee that they won't be the next one to be cleaned up?

The Eighth Princess's eyes were filled with pride: "I am deeply moved by the Crown Prince's righteousness."

"Why don't we entrust this matter to my sister? It would be a way to relieve my brother's worries."

She addressed him as "this concubine" and "your younger sister" repeatedly, displaying an extremely humble attitude.

The Eighth Princess has achieved her goal; as long as the Crown Prince issues the order to eliminate her, she will already be branded with a bad reputation.

This gives them a way out, allowing their own people to get things done, so that things don't get too ugly.

Anyway, the order came from the Crown Prince. If word got out, he could manipulate things and gain a reputation for being compassionate towards the people and kindly relieving their suffering.

Qin Changqing felt disgusted: "Don't bother with my troubles!"

He showed no interest in further conversation and strode towards the infirmary: "The order came from me, so I will personally see them off!"

The Eighth Princess's pupils contracted slightly, somewhat surprised by the other party's reaction.

But she quickly smiled and said, "Alright, I will go with you, Your Majesty."

The clan patriarchs exchanged glances, their eyes filled with genuine admiration: "The Crown Prince truly possesses a grand vision."

"Just let your men handle this dirty work."

"He actually wanted to be there in person to show respect to ordinary people."

"He really... I'm crying my eyes out..."

Qin Keqing's refusal to shirk responsibility immediately won her a lot of goodwill.

Grand Tutor Mu paused for a moment, wrote the character "甲" on the paper, and then followed.

Although the matter was terrible, his willingness to take responsibility shows that he was a true hero of his time.

Kong Yan sighed and quickly followed behind.

Logically, he should have taken the blame for the Crown Prince and resolved the matter without the other party being aware of it.

But Kong Yan always felt that there was still a glimmer of hope, and he was unwilling to make a decision.

Unexpectedly, the Eighth Princess forced the Crown Prince to abdicate, leaving him with no choice but to make a decision.

But since things had come to this point, Kong Yan had no choice but to hurry to the clinic.

But just as she reached the door, she bumped into her younger sister: "Yaoyue, what are you doing here?"

Xi Yaoyue was surprised by the large number of people who had gone there, so she said, "Yun'er and You Li ran out. I heard from the servants that they went into the clinic, so I quickly followed them."

Kong Yan was startled: "The people in the clinic have changed; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them monsters!"

"What are two defenseless little kids doing in such a dangerous place!"

Moreover, the area is about to be cleared out, what if it affects them!