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

Zhou Tiancheng hurriedly returned to the East Palace and immediately went to his study.

exposed!

The emperor may not have noticed, but his so-called third brother certainly did!

Zhou Tiancheng searched around in the study and finally understood his situation.

The current emperor is named Zhou Rui, and the crown prince, born to the empress, is named Zhou Tiancheng.

Unfortunately, the Empress died after giving birth to the Crown Prince. Now, the one who controls the harem is Consort Liu, the mother of the third prince, Zhou Tianze.

Then there's the third son, Zhou Tianze. His maternal grandfather was the Minister of Rites, the head of the Six Ministries. Several of his maternal uncles held positions in the military, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Revenue, and he had many followers.

The third prince himself was renowned for his virtue and was loved by the people, earning him the title of a wise king.

In contrast, the Crown Prince was violent and arrogant, even going so far as to point at Emperor Zhou Rui and hurl insults at him in court.

Would someone like that ever admit their mistake?

His only support was the already deceased empress!

When Zhou Rui was at his lowest point, the Empress stayed by his side and did a lot for him, but her health also deteriorated from exhaustion.

After Zhou Rui became emperor, the empress passed away just two days later.

The Empress's illness was kept from Zhou Rui, for fear of delaying Zhou Rui's important matters!

This also caused Zhou Rui to feel extremely guilty towards the Empress.

This guilt ultimately fell on the Crown Prince. Zhou Rui was extremely indulgent towards the Crown Prince, which led to the Crown Prince becoming increasingly arrogant.

"I shouldn't have admitted my mistake; it made Zhou Tianze notice something was wrong."

"Fortunately, the last slap stunned him for a moment, but once he comes to his senses, he will definitely continue to investigate the matter of the real and fake crown princes."

Zhou Tiancheng quickly figured out the whole story.

Zhou Rui did not suspect him because Zhou Rui indulged the Crown Prince on the one hand, and was extremely disappointed in him on the other. He was probably already impatient with the Crown Prince, so he naturally could not find any clues.

On the contrary, Zhou Tianze always regarded the Crown Prince as his biggest rival. The two were enemies who knew each other best, which is why he realized that the Crown Prince was a fake at the first moment.

"Zhou Rui has probably wanted to depose the crown prince for a long time, but if I lose my position, Zhou Tianze will definitely not let me off the hook!"

"The only way out is to fight for the throne; that way, there's still a glimmer of hope."

Zhou Tiancheng looked at the biographical sketches written on the table and began to deeply analyze the Crown Prince's personality, trying to figure out his behavior and habits little by little.

After memorizing these points, he turned to look at the Crown Prince's notes.

Both are written with a brush, but the fonts are vastly different.

"Practicing calligraphy should also be put on the agenda."

Zhou Tiancheng sighed, burned the biographical sketch over the candlelight until it was completely burned, and then pushed open the study door and went out.

The old eunuch had been waiting here early last night, and when he saw him come out, he quickly went up to speak to him.

"Your Highness, some servants have been inquiring about what happened at the Eastern Palace last night. This old servant has already arrested them."

"Furthermore, this old servant also found some secret letters exchanged with outsiders on his bed. May I ask Your Highness how this person should be dealt with?"

Zhou Tiancheng's face twitched, and an impatient expression appeared on his face.

"Why are you asking me about something so trivial? Just kill him!"

The old eunuch didn't even raise his head before turning around to carry out the order.

Just then, Zhou Tiancheng suddenly froze and abruptly called out to the old eunuch.

"Wait!"

The old eunuch stopped in his tracks, bewildered.

Zhou Tiancheng's lips curled up, his smile arrogant and smug.

"There's no rush to kill him; he has other uses. Let's find a way to help him escape."

The fact that this traitor is gathering information at the Eastern Palace at this time means he must be one of Zhou Tianze's men!

Zhou Tianze's people should be released, otherwise how could he turn around and bite Zhou Tianze?

The old eunuch was puzzled by the decision, but he still bowed his head and agreed, then turned and went to carry it out.

Zhou Tiancheng hurriedly returned to his palace and immediately had Guli brought over.

The servants around him assumed he was going to indulge in beautiful women again, so they didn't suspect anything and quickly brought Guli over.

In broad daylight, Zhou Tiancheng didn't even have time to close the door before he started taking off his clothes.

Guli was pushed onto the bed, and Zhou Tiancheng immediately pounced on her.

Her fair face flushed instantly, and the pressure on her chest made it hard for her to breathe.

Especially since it's daytime!

Seeing Zhou Tiancheng naked, she ultimately felt somewhat embarrassed.

Just as she was lost in thought, she heard Zhou Tiancheng's whisper in her ear.

"In a few days, I will need you to accuse someone. All you need to do is insist that he brought you to the East Palace."

Guli's mind was a complete mess.

Indicting a person?

What qualifications does she have?

But she and Zhou Tiancheng are in the same boat!

As she nodded in agreement, Zhou Tiancheng had already tossed her undergarment aside.

Guli pursed her lips, bit her lower lip lightly with her pearly teeth, glanced hesitantly at Zhou Tiancheng, and then awkwardly kissed his chest.

Before long, the large bed began to creak and shake, and Guli's suppressed voice came from inside the palace.

No one expected that Zhou Rui would arrive at the East Palace at this time!

He first asked where the Crown Prince was, but before he even reached the entrance of the palace, a series of obscene and lewd sounds entered Zhou Rui's ears.

Zhou Rui's face was extremely gloomy as he stood under the corridor, staring intently at the palace.

"Chief Steward Liu, is this what you meant by His Highness the Crown Prince's diligent efforts?"

He suppressed his anger, but quickly shook his head, looking at the wooden door with considerable disappointment.

The old eunuch knelt on the ground, trembling.

"Your Majesty, after His Highness returned from the Imperial Study, he locked himself in the study. He must have been tired from reading and came out to rest for a while."

The old eunuch was extremely guilty. His eyes darted around twice before he cautiously began to speak:

"It must be that the new Hu woman is too seductive. His Highness the Crown Prince was bewitched by her, which is why he lost his manners and indulged in debauchery in broad daylight."

Zhou Rui wasn't angry; instead, he sighed.

"I was worried about him, but it seems the Third Prince misjudged him. The Crown Prince is still the same Crown Prince!"

"Steward Liu, when the Crown Prince comes out, tell him to pack up and move out of the East Palace in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, all the servants in the Eastern Palace were terrified, and their heads slammed heavily to the ground.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

Zhou Rui left without saying a word, along with his entourage.

Manager Liu felt like the sky had fallen!

If the crown prince is about to lose his position, what good will come of these servants?

They knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly, until Zhou Tiancheng emerged from his palace, dressed casually.

Upon seeing Zhou Tiancheng, Steward Liu cried even louder.

"Your Highness! His Majesty wants you to pack your things and move out of the East Palace in a couple of days."

Zhou Tiancheng was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

"Has Father come?"

Manager Liu, his face filthy from crying, nodded with a sorrowful expression.

"Just as His Highness and the Hu woman were having sex, His Majesty arrived with his men and stood outside the gate for quite a while."

Zhou Tiancheng was in a state of confusion.

Is Zhou Rui determined to depose the crown prince?

But if he didn't have the position of Crown Prince, what would he use to fight against Zhou Tianze?

Zhou Tianze would never let him live to become a vassal king!

"Zhou Rui, you're going to get me killed!"

"It seems we have no choice but to strike first!"