The Crown Prince and Chu Yunli had never gotten along, and he had always wanted to take all achievements from Chu Yunli.
A major event like disaster relief is a great achievement if done well. Everyone is eager to volunteer. The Emperor chooses to send the Crown Prince to go, but the Crown Prince refuses and recommends someone else?
No matter how he thinks about it, He feels something is wrong.
Chu Yunli was suspicious, while the other princes widened their eyes in shock.
How can you recommend such a good thing to an outsider instead of recommending it to a brother?
The Crown Prince is really being too unfair by doing this!
The Emperor remained silent for a long time and said coldly, "Have you made up your mind?"
The Crown Prince lowered his head, appearing to be humble. "If Lord Chu handled this matter, he will do better than this son."
The Emperor was a little disappointed.
Originally, the disaster relief work was specially assigned to him so that he could accomplish something.
The Emperor could see the thoughts of the princes even if they didn't express them openly. The Crown Prince was competitive and wanted to achieve great achievements. This time, he followed his wishes and assigned matters to him, but he actually declined.
The Emperor sighed inwardly, stopped thinking about it, and looked at Chu Yunli.
"Chu Yunli, are you willing to go?"
Chu Yunli took a few steps forward and said in a loud voice, "I will do my best!"
The disaster relief work in He Province finally fell on Chu Yunli.
After leaving the morning court, the officials discussed privately. Sure enough, it is still better for Lord Chu to handle such an important matter. If Lord Chu successfully provided disaster relief and returns safely it would be a great merit.
Some people frowned and looked unhappy.
All the credit was taken by Chu Yunli, so what are the princes for?
In particular, the faces of several of the Crown Prince's faction turned dark because they couldn't figure out what His Highness the Crown Prince was thinking, that he actually handed the chance to gain credit to Chu Yunli.
"Imperial Brother, you are so unfair! Why did you recommend Chu Yunli?"
"Yes, yes!"
Several princes were particularly dissatisfied and their faces has turned ugly.
The Crown Prince solemnly said, "Lord Chu is young and capable. It is most suitable for him to lead the elite troops to provide disaster relief. This matter concerns the people of He Province and cannot be mishandled."
"If the task of disaster relief was assigned to me, I can do it well too!" the sixth prince said indignantly.
"Okay, if you have any objections, you can take them up to Father Emperor."
The Crown Prince's expression turned stern and cold, and the other princes did not dare to speak anymore.
How dare they go seek their Father Emperor? The person whom their Father Emperor values the most was Chu Yunli. If they rush forward to grab credit at this time, wouldn't they make their Father Emperor unhappy?
They wouldn't dare to do such an ungrateful thing.
The Crown Prince turned and left.
The Princes clenched their fists. It was all the Crown Prince's fault. If the Crown Prince had not recommended Chu Yunli, their Father Emperor might have chosen among them.
The Crown Prince turned around coldly and left. When the people behind him couldn't see him, his face darkened and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Very good.
Things were going according to his plan.
Soon Chu Yunli will be ruined and withdraw from the court forever...
He wanted to throw his head back and laugh, never had his heart felt so utterly happy.
In the end, he couldn't help but laugh.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seems to be in a good mood?" Suddenly a cold voice came, and Chu Yunli appeared beside him before he knew it.
The Crown Prince's face froze and he was stunned. Why was Chu Yunli here? Did he hear him laugh?
The Crown Prince immediately composed his expression and said, "Lord Chu, the task of disaster relief this time is in your hands. You must not let down Father Emperor down."
"Of course I will do my best."
Chu Yunli looked at the Crown Prince calmly.
The Crown Prince felt guilty when he saw it, and cold sweat broke out on his back.
Chu Yunli stared at him with dark piercing gaze for a moment, "I will go first." After saying that, he left calmly.
The Crown Prince felt like he was sweating.
Chu Yunli's face clearly showed that he was suspicious of him.
However, it was useless even if he doubted, because he had no idea what would happen in the future.
.........
Jiang Ning sent the list of needed medicinal materials to Qingxin Tea House.
The return to the Marquis Mansion was much smoother.
The commotion earlier has settled, and the streets returned to their former bustling activities.
Sitting in the carriage, Jiang Ning couldn't help but think of the quick report that had just disturbed the streets. It must have been about the flood in He Province.
In his previous life, there was a flood in He Province and relief was urgently needed, so the Emperor sent the Crown Prince there.
But……
Jiang Ning couldn't help but frown.
But things are far from simple. On his way to provide disaster relief, the Crown Prince encountered a landslide and the entire mountain collapsed. The relief supplies were scattered and hundreds of elite soldiers were lost.
The Imperial court was thrown into turmoil, and it was too late to collect another batch of supplies, so they had to request the noble families in the capital to donate rice and grain.
The same mistakes will definitely happen again in this life.
Jiang Ning lowered her gaze.
Even if she knew what was going to happen in the future, there was nothing she could do.
Who was she going to tell about the landslide?
If others heard it, it would be one thing to believe it or not. But when the mountain truly collapse and the losses were heavy, they might even regard her as a monster.
She may even be suspected to be a spy and that she is the cause of the trouble.
Jiang Ning's expression was heavy.
"Miss, we're here." Yu Er reminded as the carriage stopped at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.
The carriage was quiet and there was no response.
Yu Er quietly lifted a corner of the curtain and said, "Miss, we have arrived at the Marquis' Mansion."
Jiang Ning finally recovered from her daze, got out of the carriage and walked into the Marquis Mansion.
Afternoon.
Shuangyue reminded that today is the day to change Chu Yunli's dressing. The Lord has already returned from the palace.
After hearing this, Jiang Ning picked up the medicine box and went to Chu Yunli's residence.
After changing the medicine several times, a tacit understanding was formed. Even if Jiang Ning didn't say anything, Chu Yunli would take off his clothes on his own initiative.
Jiang Ning carefully unwrapped the gauze little by little. Chu Yunli's abdominal injury had scabbed and there was no serious danger.
"The injury is recovering well. You only need to apply the medicine for another half month and it will be fully healed."
"You can continue practicing swordplay after today, but not for too long..." Jiang Ning applied the medicine and wrapped it with new gauze.
Chu Yunli's eyes remained on her, looking at her lowered eyes and slightly trembling eyelashes.
Jiang Ning noticed that Chu Yunli's eyes were always on her, and the movements of her hands slowed down.
It took a lot of effort to change the medicine.
Chu Yunli put on his clothes slowly and orderly.
"Then I'll go back first." Jiang Ning packed up the medicine box and stood up.
Chu Yunli said, "You don't have to come over to change my dressing anymore."
Jiang Ning's footsteps stopped, and after hearing these words, her heart suddenly sank.
She doesn't know why, but there is an indescribable feeling in her heart. She feels heavy, as if she can't breathe.
Well, anyone can do the dressing change.
If Miss Yan were here, she should probably do better.
She forced a smile, turned around, and was about to speak.
Chu Yunli said, "I'm going to He Province in a few days."
Jiang Ning's expression suddenly froze and she looked up, "What?"
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