Before the mother and son could rejoice, they received news that the Eighth Prince and the imperial physicians had cured the epidemic.
Just like that, the smile on the third prince's face froze.
If the Eighth Prince had not been cured of the epidemic, he would definitely have been labeled as someone who overestimated his abilities and deserved to die.
But now, the Eighth Prince had been cured of the epidemic. Not only would he become a hero, he would also be placed in an important position by the Emperor.
As for him, in front of the third prince, he would become a coward that ran away.
The third prince looked at the servant that had come to report with a fierce expression. Gritting his teeth, he uttered the name Zhao Jinyou.
If it were not for the Eighth Prince, even if he returned to the palace, it would be something that he had no choice but to do. After all, the situation of the disaster had already been brought under control, and the silver and grain had already been provided. The sudden outbreak of the epidemic was not his fault, and he had a precious body. How could he disregard his own life for the sake of the victims of the disaster?
But now that the Eighth Prince had made a move to disregard his own life for the sake of the victims of the disaster, he was reduced to dregs.
Moreover, ever since the start of the court, every time that the epidemic appeared, the other side had been left to fend for themselves. The Eighth Prince had been cured of the epidemic. If someone were to make a move, perhaps the position of heir apparent would fall into his hands.
The third prince's expression was ugly, and Imperial Concubine Li was not to be outdone.
Thinking of the praise that the Eighth Prince would receive when he returned, she was unable to feel at ease.
The Eighth Prince could not be allowed to remain.
Mother and son looked at each other, exchanging a glance.
The next day, the third prince went to ask for forgiveness from the Emperor.
In regards to the third prince, the Emperor also liked him. If he did not like him, how could he have allowed him to go to the disaster area with the Eighth Prince to help with the disaster?
Running away in the face of an epidemic was understandable.
But with the Eighth Prince being able to cure the epidemic, the third prince running away in the face of danger was particularly ironic.
The Emperor looked at the third prince kneeling on the ground and sighed, having him leave. However, he had a new assessment.
Previously, he felt that the third prince was steady and capable of handling important matters, but now, it seemed that there was a gap between the third prince and the eighth prince.
It was just that the eighth prince had no interest in the court and only wanted to become a virtuous official.
The Emperor sighed faintly.
The most suitable person to become a wise ruler only wanted to become a virtuous minister. It was truly fate making fools of people.
With the epidemic under control, the Eighth Prince stayed in the disaster area for another half a month. After seeing that everything was on the right track, he embarked on his journey back to the capital.
Compared to the shock and anger he felt when he saw Jiujiu for the first time, the Eighth Prince's eyes were filled with joy when he saw Jiujiu again.
Moreover, because of the disaster, the epidemic was under control, so it was easier for them to return.
The Eighth Prince even accompanied Jiujiu to play in some beautiful places for a few days.
It took them more than 20 days to reach the capital.
Not only had the Eighth Prince completed his mission perfectly, but he had also cured the epidemic that no one had ever cured since the beginning of the dynasty. It could be said that he had made great contributions.
Even before the Eighth Prince returned, some people had already begun to say that the Eighth Prince was the chosen one.
the Eighth Prince returned to the palace and was rewarded by the Emperor. He was even directly conferred the title of Prince Li of the First Rank.
He was the first among the Emperor's eight sons to be conferred the title of Prince.
After being conferred the title of Prince Li of the First Rank, the Eighth Prince became the most popular among the Emperor's eight princes. He also became the strongest contender for the position of Crown Prince.
In the court, there were thousands of changes in an instant.
All the ministers had begun to work together because of the Emperor's eye disease. Now that the Eighth Prince was in the limelight, they naturally befriended the Eighth Prince.
For a moment, the Eighth Prince was in the limelight.
However, less than half a month after the Eighth Prince arrived in the capital, another memorial came from the disaster area.
It turned out that after the Eighth Prince left, the food he brought with him changed from good food to inferior rice mixed with yellow sand.
The food the Eighth Prince brought with him was barely enough to eat. In this way, there would be no food in less than a month.
The Emperor was furious that he dared to embezzle food from the disaster area. He immediately ordered the Eighth Prince to return to the disaster area and thoroughly investigate the matter.
The Emperor's first reaction was the Eighth Prince. It could be seen that the Emperor trusted the Eighth Prince and how high the Eighth Prince's position in the Emperor's heart was.
The Emperor's action made the other Emperors instantly have a sense of crisis.
the Eighth Prince rebuilt the disaster area. As for the credit of curing the epidemic, he was already in the limelight. If he made another contribution, he was afraid that the position of Crown Prince would be his.
The Eldest Prince quickly took the initiative to volunteer: "Imperial Father, Eighth Brother just came back and has to travel again. I'm afraid he will be tired and fall ill. Why don't you let me go? I will definitely thoroughly investigate this matter and give Imperial Father an explanation."
Now, the Emperor trusted the Eighth Prince the most. Whenever there was a problem, the first person he thought of was the Eighth Prince. At this moment, even if the Eldest Prince volunteered, the Emperor didn't want to believe it.
When the Eighth Prince saw the Eldest Prince taking the initiative to volunteer, he quickly coughed twice and said: "Imperial Father, when I came back, I caught a cold. I haven't recovered yet. It's more appropriate for Eldest Brother to go."
Hearing the Eighth Prince say that he caught a cold, the Emperor felt regret in his heart, but he said: "Since Old Eight is sick, I will leave it to you."
The Emperor's words implied that if the Eighth Prince wasn't sick, this task wouldn't fall on the Eldest Prince's head.
The Eldest Prince endured the anger in his heart, but on the surface, he smiled to express his thanks for the Emperor's trust.
Because the embezzlement of food in the disaster area was urgent, the Eldest Prince immediately set off after receiving the order.
the Eighth Prince asked for half a month's leave with the excuse that he was sick.
For half a month, the Eighth Prince stayed at home every day, playing the zither and chatting with Jiujiu. His days were incomparably happy.
In order to suppress the Eighth Prince, the Eldest Prince investigated the case very seriously. Soon, he found that the local magistrate embezzled food. Not only did he make the magistrate spit out all the embezzled food, he also watched the snacks distributed to the disaster victims. Only then did he return to the capital.
The Eldest Prince finished his task quickly and beautifully. The Emperor was very happy. Thinking of the Eldest Prince's age, he didn't smile and also gave the Eldest Prince the title of Qinwang.
In less than half a year, there were two Qinwang.
Although the Eldest Prince wasn't favored by the Emperor, his mother's family was powerful.
the Eighth Prince was not only favored by the Emperor, but also had the support of the General's Mansion.
It could be said that if the Eighth Prince and the Eldest Prince really fought for the throne, both of them would have a good chance.
On the other hand, the Third Prince, who was supposed to shine, didn't shine at all.
the Eighth Prince rested at home for half a month and didn't go to court.
Previously, the Eighth Prince was in the disaster area. Although the Emperor missed him, because of the distance, the Emperor didn't think much of it. But now, the Eighth Prince was right in front of him. He was right in front of him, but he couldn't see him. The Emperor missed the Eighth Prince very much. In addition, the Emperor's eye disease suddenly worsened, so the Emperor missed the Eighth Prince even more.
When the Eighth Prince went to court again, the Emperor's eye disease was even more serious than before.
Although it wasn't to the point that the Emperor couldn't see, it was close.
Although the Emperor had already asked the Imperial Physician to remove the blockage, it was effective.
The Emperor could only ask the Eighth Prince to write a memorial for him.
When they returned home that day, the Eighth Prince told Jiujiu about the Emperor's sudden eye disease during dinner. He wanted to see if Jiujiu had a way to treat the Emperor's eye disease.
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