Once some crafty individuals heard the news, they immediately began to spread rumors. They claimed the Boundary Monument was never meant to be moved in the first place and that Princess Elsa's insistence on showing off led to the destruction of the monument, and thus, Princess Elsa should be held responsible for this incident.
This rumor quickly spread among commoners, and some officials even submitted proposals to the council, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the incident and Elsa's involvement. Selena tried to convince Elsa to explain herself to the public on multiple occasions, but Elsa completely ignored her.
In Elsa's own words, "Whether they believe me or not is their business, what does it have to do with me?"