Eighth Prince turned to the side, lost in thought for a long time. Hongshi stood anxiously beside him and urged, "Eighth Uncle, believe me. As long as you help me inherit the throne, you will be my royal uncle in the future..." Seeing that Eighth Prince was still hesitant, Hongshi said, "And there's your younger brother. He doesn't need to worry about the future. Whether it's his official career or wealth and honor, it's all within his grasp. Eighth Uncle, you need to think this through..."
Hongshi's words struck a chord with the Eighth Prince, whose greatest worry at the moment was his disappointing son. Moreover, his uncle's promise was indeed very tempting. In fact, his earlier refusal was merely a test of Hongshi, and now, seeing Hongshi's sincerity, he readily agreed.
Hongshi was overjoyed and prepared to kneel down to express his gratitude, but Eighth Master stopped him, saying, "Absolutely not, absolutely not..." Hongshi stood up and said excitedly, "Thank you so much, Eighth Uncle, for making this possible, thank you so much, Eighth Uncle..."
Eighth Master smiled awkwardly and said, "I only agreed to give it a try because I think we get along well and you remind me of myself when I was young. I really couldn't bear to disappoint you. As for the outcome, I can't guarantee anything. You'll have to put in the effort yourself..."
Hongshi said, moved, "Eighth Uncle, your nephew will definitely not let you down... Then... then what should we do?"
The Eighth Prince placed his hand on his chin, paced back and forth a few times, and said, "I believe that the reason why the Emperor disregards the rules and regulations of seniority and ancestral hierarchy and favors Hongli is all because of Consort Xi. Everyone knows that the Emperor favors Consort Xi. If Consort Xi hadn't come out to sow discord, the Emperor wouldn't be so confused!"
Upon hearing this, Hongshi became furious and said indignantly, "Eighth Uncle is right. Ever since Consort Xi entered the palace, I've had nothing but bad luck. Father Emperor thinks I can't do anything as well as that Hongli..."
The Eighth Prince comforted the furious Hongshi, saying, "What the Emperor did is indeed disheartening. Hongli is the son of Consort Xi, and she was only trying to seduce the Emperor for her own benefit. You don't need to be so angry. Besides, now is not the time to anger the Emperor..."
Hongshi suppressed his anger, gritting his teeth and saying resentfully, "I've long disliked that Consort Xi. Last time at the Yuanmingyuan, she deliberately staged a scene of risking her life to save someone, gaining the Emperor's favor. She's become even more unscrupulous. Now, she's even trying to get the Emperor to make Hongli the Crown Prince for her own son. I... I'm really not reconciled..."
Eighth Prince solemnly advised Hongshi, "Your Highness, you can't say things like that anymore. If the Emperor hears you, you'll never have a chance to rise again..." Hongshi took a deep breath and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I understand..."
After pondering for a moment, the Eighth Prince said solemnly, "No matter what decisions the Emperor makes or what he says during this time, you must remain calm. Continue to work diligently and act cautiously. Don't let a moment of impulsiveness ruin your future... I will secretly contact my former subordinates and find a way to help you... assist Hongli." Hongli was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Thank you, Eighth Uncle. I will definitely be careful in my words and actions and will not let you down..."
Suddenly remembering something, Hongshi, wanting to solidify the Eighth Prince's resolve, said, "And my Empress Mother has secretly devised a plan outside the palace. Although I can't reveal it now, I believe that with her help and my Eighth Uncle's support, I will definitely not lose to Hongli..."
After hearing this, Eighth Master felt more at ease and became much warmer towards Hongshi. The two chatted for a while, and then went back to their respective places so as not to be discovered.
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