The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 1015 - 1010: He’s Ungrateful

But hearing is deceptive, seeing is believing, so Gu Youyou would not jump to conclusions about others based on what she had heard.

"Prince Qin, have you also come to help with the disaster relief?" Officer Jie asked, bewildered.

Many days had passed since the imperial edict was issued, yet there had been no sign of Prince Qin reporting for duty. Officer Jie had thought that Prince Qin would not wade into this messy affair, but to his surprise, was Prince Qin making a belated appearance?

Prince Qin said, "My mother is gravely ill, and I was attending to her illness in the palace, which is why I have arrived somewhat late. Officer Jie, please be understanding."

Jie Huanzhi said, "Filial piety is of the utmost importance. Given that Noble Consort Sheng is ill, it is proper for Prince Qin to stay in the palace to attend to her. Your arrival, Prince Qin, is timely. Why not take a look at the arrangements Dr. Gu has made?"

Now in the refugee camp, Gu Youyou remained in her capacity as a doctor, which was more convenient than staying under the identity of the Crown Prince’s wife, and Officer Jie had grown accustomed to addressing Gu Youyou as Dr. Gu.

This was the status and respect she had earned for herself, independent of others.

Prince Qin looked at Gu Youyou with a hint of surprise, then lowered his head to examine the plans Jie Huanzhi had handed over.

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Gu Youyou directed everyone to reorganize the aid camp; the main concern for isolating patients was their droplets. Their excretions were collected separately and buried, and their living quarters were thoroughly disinfected.

Those who came into contact with them had to wear masks.

The patients themselves also wore masks, and any masks they no longer used were completely incinerated.

Miss Du led the female workers from behind the Manxiu Building to mass-produce those simple masks, which were all put to good use.

There were also those antibiotics that Gu Youyou had stored and never used previously. Searcy had asked her several times, and she had always responded that these were for treating diseases, but should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Here, there was an abundance of traditional medicine. As long as traditional medicine could cure the diseases, she preferred not to resort to Western medicine.

The antibiotics she had stored were naturally insufficient, and factories everywhere were working overtime to produce more.

Jie Huanzhi earnestly composed a memorial and sent it to Beijing. He was an honest man and did not exaggerate Gu Youyou’s achievements.

The Emperor, knowing Jie Huanzhi’s character, frowned upon receiving the memorial.

Eunuch Wan, sensitive to the atmosphere, asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, has Officer Jie brought another troubling matter to your attention?"

The Emperor placed the memorial on the desk and said indifferently, "See for yourself."

"Oh, this old servant wouldn’t dare," Eunuch Wan quickly knelt down.

"If I tell you to look, you look," the Emperor sighed, then leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples gently.

Eunuch Wan rose to his feet, carefully picked up the memorial Officer Jie had sent, unfolded it, and read it thoroughly.

He was taken aback, his eyes widening.

Eunuch Wan looked up at the Emperor in surprise and said, "All done by the Crown Prince’s wife? Then what about the Crown Prince himself?"

The Emperor replied with a bitter smile, "He does not wish to claim this favor, does not want to compete."

"But... if this accomplishment is taken by the Crown Prince’s wife, would Your Majesty’s decision to appoint the Crown Prince still stand?

The Emperor closed his eyes and said nothing.

Eunuch Wan boldly continued, "In my opinion, Your Majesty, since they are husband and wife, what the Crown Prince’s wife has done should naturally be considered the Crown Prince’s accomplishment. Your Majesty’s well-intentioned plans..."

"No," the Emperor interrupted him, opening his eyes, "Though that may be true, if this matter were to be discussed in court, it would invite criticism. As it is, it’s already inappropriate. We can’t allow those old officials to seize upon this and claim that the Crown Prince’s position was earned through a woman’s effort."