XIX. Frustration & Press [Filtered to Victoria II]

[dragon_of_wei]

How ridiculous! How absurd!I never thought the media could be this appalling and disgusting

Comments

[nohoppityskip]

It was a rather sensationalist piece, wasn't it? One would think they would treat the families of the deceased with a bit more respect.

[dragon_of_wei]

Sensational in a rather ludicrous format, more like a circus performance...

One would assume but I guess such courtesy is dead in Bellcius!
I am offended FOR the Sun family, I am horribly shocked by this latest article.

To think they can say such and get away with it...

[nohoppityskip]

Perhaps they mean not to get away with it then, Mengde. Perhaps they mean to stir up trouble with this. There are certainly some inflammatory words in there.

[dragon_of_wei]

Very perceptive, Susan...

I feel the same way about this article and I certainly dread any malice that may come because of it.

I did not suspect something so dreadful would happen during my visit with my family. I am disturbed by this, to be honest...

Just wait 'if the rumors here are true?

...Troubling. I am sure I shall hear more than my fill of this horrible story.

[edge_of_honor]

Trust me, Commander Cao, I'm as disgusted by that worthless piece of garbage as you are. Unless you have a libel suit planned, I suggest you ignore that "article" completely; I've seen stories from this Veritas Press before, and they're nothing but the words of fools and charlatans.

[dragon_of_wei]

Sir, this is not the first time such outlandish an article have tainted my name, for I am a man well known in the public's eyes...

However, I do hope no ill comes to me or my family because of such callous words.

I wanted my return to Bellcius to be a pleasant one.

The same wish I had for Major Sun Ce as well.

[edge_of_honor]

You're hardly the only one. Hopefully, the more legitimate news sources will ignore this tacky display of sensationalism, and recognize it for what it is. However, if anything does come of it, I'd be more concerned about Admiral Yuan Shao than your family.

[dragon_of_wei]

Sir, Admiral Yuan Shao is like family to me.

He is more than a benefactor for my clan, he is a close friend who the Wei cherishes as an extended family member. This sort of sensationalism not only harms the Admiral but harms us as well for we align ourselves with him...

If none of this news is legit, then such rumors must be quelled!

[karmauberalles]

Tabloid nonsense happens to everyone who's remotely important. I wouldn't pay attention to it, if I were you.

[dragon_of_wei]

You are correct, sir. The tabloids here in Bellcius are known for stretching the truth here and there for their own benefit.

I trust there is nothing for me to worry about, after all I know my former benefactor is a innocent man.

[karmauberalles]

Indeed. I'm sure you've seen some of what they've said about me.

[dragon_of_wei]

And none of was is true, Admiral! These fools merely wish to stir up trouble for many of society's upper class elites.