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

"You dare!"

Zheng Ye'er's eyes widened in anger, and she suddenly raised the red-tasseled spear in her hand, pointing it directly at Zhou Tiancheng.

This is the residence of the Duke of Huguo. Zhou An is their guest. If he is arrested by the yamen runners, what will become of the Duke of Huguo's reputation?

Zhou Tiancheng showed no fear whatsoever.

He calmly turned to look at Zheng Rong, completely ignoring Zheng Ye'er, just like an adult talking to a rude child.

"My lord, did you teach this?"

"Your daughter is holding a spear, pointing it at me. What is she planning to do?"

Zheng Rong's face turned ashen.

From a moral and ethical standpoint, Chou Tien-cheng always had the upper hand.

Even if this matter blows up, in the end people will only say that he doesn't know how to educate his children, that the Duke of Huguo's mansion has no rules, and that the Crown Prince is not at fault!

He couldn't let Zheng Ye'er continue her nonsense, so he immediately scolded her.

"Ye'er, stop now!"

Turning his head, he put away his reproachful expression and looked at Zhou Tiancheng with a slightly gentler expression.

"Your Highness, Zhou An is the son of an old friend of mine. Could you please give me some face and let this matter drop?"

His attitude softened somewhat.

but.

Zhou Tiancheng had no intention of letting this go so easily. A smirk appeared on his lips, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

"I heard what you said, Your Excellency, but I do not intend to release them. If you have nothing else to say, Your Excellency, I will take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, Zhou An stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Zhou Tiancheng.

Zheng Ye'er gripped the spear tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white, and glared angrily at them with her beautiful eyes.

Because Zhou Tiancheng's words conveyed one meaning: I won't give him that face!

Zheng Rong, on the contrary, was not angry. He was stunned for a moment, and then gave a wry smile.

That sounds familiar!

He previously retorted to Zhou Tiancheng, saying that he had seen the invitation but threw it away, and told the Crown Prince to go back early if there was nothing else to do.

Now, the boomerang is stuck in his body!

"Your Highness is quite clever, returning my words to me. I am completely convinced and apologize to Your Highness for my previous rudeness."

The Duke of Protectorate gave in!

He had fought battles his entire life, and even after returning to the capital, he remained a tough nut to crack. He could even privately refuse Zhou Rui's marriage proposal.

But now, in front of the Crown Prince, he actually took the initiative to concede and admit his mistake.

Zheng Ye'er couldn't help but shout it out.

"father!"

Zheng Rong glanced at them coldly.

"What? Don't you understand what your father said? Put down the spear!"

"Pointing a spear at the Crown Prince, are you planning a rebellion?"

Zheng Ye'er was both annoyed and angry. She glanced at Zheng Rong, then at Zhou Tiancheng, and forcefully threw the red-tasseled spear on the ground, like a child throwing a tantrum.

Zhou Tiancheng also stopped his mockery and returned to his previous gentle demeanor.

He politely cupped his hands in greeting to Zheng Rong.

"My lord, your daughter was disrespectful to me, but I will not pursue the matter further. Since this young master is a descendant of your old friend, I am also willing to let him off the hook."

"Alright then, let this arrogant young master apologize to me, and we'll call it quits. I'll pretend I never came to your Duke of Protectorate's mansion."

He came here to find a husband, not to make an enemy.

Now that the Duke of Huguo has yielded, he doesn't mind showing a little goodwill.

As long as Zhou An apologizes, this matter will end here.

Unfortunately, Zheng Rong understood his implied meaning, but Zheng Ye'er and Zhou An did not hear it at all!

Zheng Ye'er sneered from the side.

"Young Master Zhou did nothing wrong. If you hadn't been so petty, there would have been no need for the Jingzhao Prefecture to intervene. You're the one who used your power to intimidate others, and you still have the nerve to ask Young Master Zhou to apologize?"

Zhou An also shook his head angrily.

"I'd rather go to the capital's capital than apologize to someone like you!"

As the two spoke, the atmosphere, which had just eased, became suffocating again.

Zhou Tiancheng's gentle expression had taken on a hint of coldness.

What does that mean?

Do you really think he, the crown prince, is made of clay?

Instead of giving the order immediately, he turned to look at Zheng Rong.

Zheng Rong sighed and turned his back to Zhou Tiancheng.

Zheng Rong is no longer going to get involved in this matter!

He chose to ignore it!

Then things will be easier from here on out.

"Steward Liu, what are you waiting for?"

"Zhou An has been disrespectful to me, speaking recklessly. He shall be slapped a hundred times!"

Zhou An's pupils dilated, and before he could react, Steward Liu, who was following behind Zhou Tiancheng, had already approached him like a ghost and kicked him in the back of the knee.

Zhou An's legs went weak, and he knelt directly in front of Zhou Tiancheng.

The back of his neck was grabbed by Steward Liu. Before he could even speak, Steward Liu slapped him hard across the face, knocking out two of his teeth!

Zheng Ye'er was so angry she was about to explode.

"How dare you!"

Although she had lost her spear, it didn't mean she was powerless to fight. She raised her two delicate fists and charged forward, intending to provoke the Crown Prince!

"Bing'er, stop Miss."

At Zheng Rong's command, the maid who was serving tea and water flew out and grabbed Zheng Ye'er's forearm.

From beginning to end, Zheng Ye'er didn't touch Zhou Tiancheng once.

She tried to struggle, but her hands were firmly held by the maid. She could only kick, but the maid used her strength to pick her up and take a step back.

Zheng Ye'er could only watch helplessly as her friend was humiliated by Zhou Tiancheng!

"Ha, incompetent young lady."

Zhou Tiancheng chuckled softly, put his hands behind his back, and calmly looked at Zhou An in front of him.

At first, Zhou An felt humiliated and was angry, but after a few slaps, he became terrified and embarrassed.

Snot and tears covered his face, and he no longer had the courage to resist.

After another twenty or so blows, Zhou An let out a whimper, sounding as if he was begging for mercy.

But Chou Tien-cheng ignored it!

Aren't you tough?

Then you'd better stand your ground!

Since they've already become enemies, Zhou Tiancheng has no intention of being a pushover.

Instead, Zheng Ye'er started cursing loudly.

"You damned prince! All you do is bully Young Master Zhou by relying on your status. In terms of talent and ability, you're not even qualified to carry his shoes!"

"Young Master Zhou has made so many contributions to our Great Qian Dynasty, and you are the Crown Prince of the country. Don't you even have this much tolerance?"

"Bah! Even if you become emperor, you're destined to be a tyrant! A person like you should be begging!"

She was hurling her accusations, but Steward Liu's expression was far from pleasant.

He can't deal with the daughter of the Duke of Protectorate, but can't he deal with Zhou An?

With another slap, Zhou An's eyes widened suddenly, and he fell to the ground, blood flowing from his ear!

It's ruined!

Steward Liu ruined one of his ears!

Without a doubt, that slap definitely tore my eardrum, and my hearing will probably be halved in the future!

Faced with such a scene, Zheng Ye'er was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

Zhou Anke is the only son of the Minister of Works!

She never expected the Crown Prince's men to be so ruthless!

On the contrary, Zhou Tiancheng stood calmly in place.

"I have seen many talented people, but I have never seen anyone like Young Master Zhou, who is out of touch with reality, ignorant of etiquette and rules, speaks recklessly, and causes trouble."

"Furthermore, Miss Zheng, you said that Young Master Zhou has made many contributions to our Great Qian. I'm curious, is it that our Great Qian's system for discovering talent is flawed, or are you the only one aware of his contributions?"

"Why have I never heard of him accomplishing anything significant, nor has anyone recommended him for an official position?"