In the Eighth Prince's residence, the Eighth Prince's wife was also very worried when she heard that the Eighth Prince was going to Anhui on official business.

"How long will it take for you to return, sir?"

The Eighth Prince couldn't give a definite time either: "It depends on the situation in Anhui. If the disaster is not serious, we can return sooner. If it is serious, it may take longer."

The Eighth Prince's wife gave him instructions on what to be careful about on the road.

The Eighth Prince packed his things and set off for Anhui with Yinzhen.

Unlike Yinzhen, who only brought his guards and Su Peisheng, the Eighth Prince brought Suqin with him this time, in addition to the eunuchs and guards who served him personally.

For various reasons, the Eighth Prince's wife was unaware that Suqin had been having an affair with the Eighth Prince in the study on several occasions. Although she was not happy that the Eighth Prince was taking a maid with him when he went out, she did not have much reason to stop him, since Suqin was given to the Eighth Prince by Consort Liang to serve him in his daily life.

The Eighth Prince's wife was in the wrong and was somewhat powerless to deal with Suqin's problem, so Suqin went to Anhui with the Eighth Prince.

The Eighth Prince was very satisfied with Suqin's gentleness and thoughtfulness. She was sensible and considerate, unlike the Eighth Prince's wife who would make a fuss at the drop of a hat. She was very reasonable and put him first in everything, which made the Eighth Prince very content.

On the way there, the Eighth Prince granted Suqin permission to ride in the same carriage with him. Suqin nestled in the Eighth Prince's arms, looking at him with gratitude and admiration: "This servant thanks Your Highness for taking this servant to Anhui. This servant has never left the capital before in all my life!"

The Eighth Prince was in a good mood, and his hands were getting a little restless. He said with a smile, "As long as you are obedient, there will be plenty of opportunities like this in the future."

Suqin's appearance was not at the level of causing national disaster, but her cunning was truly remarkable. She had a very accurate grasp of the Eighth Prince's mind. While she didn't completely seduce him, she did gain quite a few tangible benefits.

"This servant thanks you, Master. You are my master, and I will naturally obey you in everything. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do."

As she said this, Suqin looked shy and blushed, appearing very alluring.

The Eighth Prince's certain parts were undeniably awake. Rationally, he knew they were in a carriage and shouldn't do anything foolish, especially since Yinzhen's carriage was right in front of them. But the die was cast, and they couldn't hold back! So, in the carriage, the two of them did something they shouldn't have.

Stolen love is the most exciting. After a lot of fun, the Eighth Prince was satisfied in body and mind. Suqin lay in the Eighth Prince's arms with her clothes disheveled, panting softly, which made the Eighth Prince's anger rise again.

"My lord, you are truly amazing! This servant can hardly take it anymore!"

Although she spoke in a soft, gentle tone, it was a complaint, but the underlying meaning was actually a praise of his strong abilities, which made the Eighth Prince feel very pleased.

The Eighth Prince placed his hand on her breasts and teased, "What's wrong? You can't take it already? You'll have to endure it tonight!"

Suqin giggled and buried her face in the Eighth Prince's arms, whispering, "My lord, you're so naughty."

The Eighth Prince laughed and said, "I'm only mean to you. Do you like it when I'm mean to you?!"

Suqin: "This servant belongs to you, Master. Of course, I will let you do whatever you want to me. I even like it when you do whatever you want to me."

The atmosphere became ambiguous again.

The commotion the two caused was quite significant, and Yinzhen found out about it.

This was somewhat unexpected for Yinzhen. Logically, it shouldn't be like this, as the Eighth Prince's memory was somewhat different from Yongzheng's.

In Yongzheng's memory, the Eighth Prince was very cautious in his actions. Putting aside other matters, he would never have an affair with a maid in a carriage.

"Have someone keep an eye on Eighth Brother. I feel something is off. Have someone investigate the maid he brought with him."

He felt something was wrong; it shouldn't be like this! Even if the Eighth Prince was to be indulged, it shouldn't be now. Although the Eighth Prince's wife was no longer of great importance to him, the An Prince's lineage was still very important to him.

Such blatant intimacy with a maid, regardless of the occasion, is something the Eighth Prince, given his rationality, shouldn't do!

Although Su Peisheng was puzzled, he only needed to follow orders and didn't need to know the reasons or why everything was the right thing to do.

"Yes, Master, this servant will investigate immediately."

Along the way, the Eighth Prince and Suqin didn't pay much attention to each other, which Yinzhen found unbearable, but he couldn't really say anything about it. He could only turn a blind eye and stop hanging around in front of the Eighth Prince.

Suqin was the most satisfied. She had always harbored feelings for the Eighth Prince, and along the way, he had been a very good lover, being considerate and attentive to her, showering her with sweet words. Suqin's heart had completely fallen for him.

Originally, Suqin only wanted the Eighth Prince to show her a little pity, but she gradually became dissatisfied. After eating a Manchu Han Imperial Feast, she thought back to the days of eating plain porridge and side dishes, and naturally did not want to go back to that life.

Suqin was well aware of her situation. The premise of the Eighth Prince's gentle words was that they were not in the capital and were not within the sight of the Eighth Princess Consort.

So Suqin thought it would be great if she could take this opportunity to get pregnant.

So Suqin put even more effort into seducing the Eighth Prince, not only putting in the effort but also using special materials.

Upon arriving at the disaster relief destination, Yinzhen found the information that Su Peisheng had been investigating.

"My lord, the maidservant by the Eighth Prince's side was given to him by Consort Liang. Originally, she was intended to be a concubine, but the Eighth Prince's wife was not happy about it, so the Eighth Prince had her serve him in his daily life. She has been serving him well. This time when he came to Anhui, the Eighth Prince brought her with him. I also found out that the girl Suqin put medicine in the Eighth Prince's food, but I don't know the specific effects yet."

Yinzhen frowned. His guess was right. It was indeed abnormal for the Eighth Prince to dote on a maid so much. The drug he used was probably a potent and harmful medicine.

"Secretly investigate the effects of that medicine."

The drug that could make the Eighth Prince fall for it without even realizing it and even enjoy it must be something extraordinary. How could a mere maidservant possess such a secret medicine?

I just don't know who did this.

After giving these instructions, Yinzhen went to work on disaster relief. The Eighth Prince was in charge of the disaster relief funds, while Yinzhen was mainly responsible for supervision. The Eighth Prince knew the importance of the matter and did not intend to make trouble with the disaster relief funds. The two cooperated quite well, and the disaster relief funds were put in place step by step. With the help of the local officials in charge, the disaster was quickly brought under control.

In the blink of an eye, eight months have passed.

Suqin's period started, and she became even more resentful.

If we miss this opportunity, it will be even more difficult after we return to Beijing.

After the disaster, the Eighth Prince was about to leave, but Yinzhen stayed behind to rebuild the river embankment. So the local officials held a banquet to send off the Eighth Prince.

Putting aside the Eighth Prince's character, he certainly did a good job in comforting the disaster victims. The officials in the disaster-stricken areas were not blind and naturally appreciated his efforts, so they were very warm towards him. He was capable and his interpersonal skills were impeccable. The Eighth Prince's trip can be considered to have achieved its purpose, and he has indeed gained a good reputation.