Despite Xiao Changyi bringing people to treat the epidemic and making concerted efforts with them, it also bolstered Prince Yi's prestige in the South Shen area.
But because Xiao Changyi always mentioned Su Chengyu, people in Nanshen City, though they had never seen Chengyu, the Crown Prince, chose to trust Prince Yi, Xiao Changyi, believing that the Crown Prince was also with them in Nanshen City, fighting the battle. Thus, Su Chengyu also gained a certain level of prestige there.
On May 21, when the Emperor of Xiyun learned that Fulan flowers could cure the epidemic and that Su Chengyu was safe, and that Xiao Changyi and his people would soon return to the Imperial Capital, the Emperor initially had no reaction, but after a while, he laughed.
And then, he cried.
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