We'll have you impersonate the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era for the Great Qian Dyna

Zhou Tiancheng carefully examined the person opposite him.

With fair skin, long, slender fingers, and a graceful figure, her soft nails perfectly accentuated her physique, making her so alluring that one couldn't help but take a second look.

Her pretty face was also full of heroic spirit, with a rosy complexion and glossy lips, exuding both wildness and health.

She's truly a beauty!

He quickly looked away.

In my memory, only Dongfang Bubai in the industry could do this, but in terms of figure and appearance, the woman opposite me is more feminine.

However, he didn't like the personalities of either the Duke of Huguo or his daughter.

So Zhou Tiancheng didn't bother talking to the woman opposite him and turned to look at Zheng Rong.

"Does Your Highness intend to keep me here in the Duke of Protectorate's residence?"

Zheng Rong immediately rebuked him.

"Ye'er, go back."

Zheng Ye'er was still unconvinced.

"Father! Ye'er is determined to avenge you!"

"Back then, we were doing well in the northern frontier, but the imperial court insisted on transferring you back to the capital. Uncle Wang's entire family was tragically killed in the northern frontier, and in that battle, a full 50,000 of your brothers died!"

"That prince dared to come here today! Ye'er must teach him a lesson!"

Manager Liu was stunned for a moment and nervously tugged at Zhou Tiancheng's sleeve.

Zhou Tiancheng also realized the problem.

The Duke of Protectorate was originally a fierce general who had fought on the battlefield. He was recalled to the capital to become a watchdog. Afterwards, he learned that 50,000 of his brothers and men in the northern frontier had died.

Everyone has a temper!

Take Shi Cheng for example. They were also frustrated and unsuccessful. At the Drunken Spring Breeze banquet, they said that the imperial court was good in every way, except for one thing.

Any general with a bit of ability would basically be recalled to Kyoto to serve as a watchdog, and no matter how ambitious they were, they would end up wasting their lives in Kyoto.

The imperial court's attitude toward these people can be summed up in four words: ignore them and do nothing!

Anyway, you've been given an official position and title according to the regulations, so just stay in the capital. As long as you don't make any mistakes, nobody will bother with you.

These generals were all important figures in the frontier, commanding thousands of troops with a single command. Who could bear such a disparity?

Zhou Rui knew this, so even when the Third Prince was being harassed, he remained silent.

A major reason is that the court couldn't withstand the resentment of the Duke of Protectorate and his group!

They're already giving the royal family face by not rebelling!

Zhou Tiancheng gave a wry smile, turned his head and spoke in a low voice to Steward Liu.

"Old Liu, you've really gotten me into serious trouble! What a huge mess you've created for me!"

Steward Liu shook his head in horror.

"This old servant was unaware of this situation. This old servant only felt that since the Third Prince had offended Your Highness, it would be a good thing if Your Highness could embarrass the Third Prince."

Manager Liu was filled with deep regret!

The two were still whispering to each other when Zheng Rong started scolding them.

"Zheng Ye'er, haven't I told you that a girl should act like a girl!"

"Look at yourself! What kind of girl dresses like that in public?"

"Besides, the Crown Prince is unmarried, and you are also unmarried. You should avoid suspicion. Who gave you permission to leave the inner quarters?"

Zheng Ye'er looked aggrieved, but she dared not vent her anger on Zheng Rong. She could only glare at Zhou Tiancheng hatefully.

Just as she was about to return to the backyard, a man rushed in, clutching a book.

"Miss Ye'er, my lord, I've found another wonderful thing in the ancient books..."

The man was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly saw Zhou Tiancheng, and then frowned with a look of disgust.

"Why is His Highness the Crown Prince here?"

Zheng Ye'er glared at Zhou Tiancheng and spoke directly to the man.

"Ignore him, he's just a nobody. What good stuff have you found this time? Let me see it."

Her attitude was completely different!

Even Steward Liu was somewhat dissatisfied.

Why is Zheng Ye'er flirting with another man?

Even if it was just a few words, in the eyes of someone like Steward Liu who values ​​rules, it was shameless!

What kind of young lady would meet and talk to a man like that?

Zhou Tiancheng didn't have any particular feelings. He wasn't familiar with Zheng Ye'er to begin with, so this contrast in her attitude was to be expected.

In later generations, isn't it perfectly normal for unmarried women to have male friends?

This has nothing to do with him.

He simply bowed to Zheng Rong from a distance, and then prepared to leave.

Just then, the man blocked his way.

"Your Highness, I heard that you hosted a banquet for civil and military officials at Zui Chun Feng yesterday, but not a single person attended?"

Zhou Tiancheng's face had darkened.

The other party deliberately brought up a sore spot, clearly trying to elevate themselves by belittling him.

Can he make the other party get what they want?

"Who are you?"

The man smiled smugly.

"I am Zhou An, son of the Minister of Works!"

Zhou Tiancheng nodded slightly.

"Do you hold an official position?"

The man froze, his words becoming incoherent.

"Not at the moment."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tiancheng's expression suddenly changed.

"Who gave you the audacity to block my path? And who gave you the audacity to speak to me like that?"

"Are you completely ignorant of court rules and the etiquette of aristocratic families?"

"You don't bow or greet me when you see me. Didn't your parents teach you that?"

This is tantamount to criticizing Zhou An for having no family upbringing.

In the Great Qian Dynasty, such accusations would be considered very serious!

Zhou An's expression changed instantly.

He knew he had made a mistake, but in front of Zheng Ye'er and Zheng Rong, he couldn't bring himself to admit it and had no choice but to stand his ground!

"What do you have that makes me want to bow to you?"

"He tortured and murdered palace maids at the age of twelve, skinned people for pleasure at fifteen, and recently even went so far as to seduce a Hu woman presented to the emperor by the Rong Kingdom. Why should I, Zhou An, bow down to such a disloyal, unfilial, and unbrotherly person?"

Zhou Tiancheng asked directly.

"You saw it with your own eyes?"

Zhou An was stunned.

Zheng Rong also looked over curiously.

What does that mean?

Could the rumors be false?

The next moment, Zhou Tiancheng spoke.

"You didn't see anything, you just parrot what others say, your head is full of straw? You don't have any of your own judgment?"

"Even if you saw it with your own eyes, what is your status, and what is mine? Who gave you the audacity to question me?"

Zhou An was speechless for a moment, angrily pointing at Zhou Tiancheng, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Zheng Ye'er was finding it hard to control herself.

"If it weren't for your status as the Crown Prince, you wouldn't even have the right to speak to Young Master Zhou!"

"No matter how incompetent Young Master Zhou may be, his talent is undeniable. He improved the Great Qian's bows and arrows, catapults, and eight-ox crossbows, saving the lives of countless soldiers. And what about you?"

"You, as the Crown Prince, are cruel and inhumane, infamous far and wide. Your contributions to the Great Qian Dynasty are less than a single toe of Young Master Zhou. What right do you have to criticize Young Master Zhou?"

Zhou Tiancheng chuckled lightly, not taking Zheng Ye'er's offense to heart.

After all, what does it have to do with me, Zhou Tiancheng, if you insult the Crown Prince?

But he was playing the role of a lawless prince!

He completely ignored Zheng Ye'er and turned to give orders to Steward Liu.

"Old Liu, aren't I the newly appointed Prefect of the Capital?"

"Go to the Jingzhao Prefecture and tell the Vice Magistrate to bring some yamen runners. Zhou An, the son of the Minister of Works, has offended me. According to the law, he should be given fifty strokes of the cane and two years of imprisonment!"