Dressed as the prince's substitute? I took the throne

The chief's words instantly piqued Zhou Chuxuan's interest, and he quickly looked over: "Chief, could you please give me some advice?"

"Haha, it's not that I can give you any advice, but Your Highness, you are currently in a situation where you are confused. There are many things that you cannot see clearly and you dare not do them!"

The chief helmsman smiled softly, as if even the smallest movement was causing the injuries on his body to worsen. He began to cough violently, and after a long while, he finally managed to catch his breath. "Your Highness, please forgive me for laughing. I'm old now, and even a small injury would have been enough to make me collapse."

"In fact, Your Highness only needs to ascend the throne now, and you can immediately command the entire country in the name of Emperor Wu, and also intimidate the surrounding countries!"

"Especially Liang Country!"

The chief leader emphasized, "The Liang Kingdom is nothing but a bunch of rats. As long as our Wu Dynasty sends a capable envoy to explain the benefits and risks, we can persuade the Liang Kingdom not to send troops."

"Although Your Highness is now in actual control of the Wu Dynasty, he is still the Crown Prince. His appeal is far inferior to that of the Emperor Wu, and he lacks cohesion."

"In fact, your highness's reputation is known far and wide. Who in the Wu Dynasty doesn't sing the praises of your highness's kindness? At this moment, as long as your highness steps forward to ascend the throne and resist the foreign enemies, everyone will stand up and respond."

"By this time, the Wu Dynasty will have reached an unprecedented level of cohesion. So, let alone the Liao army of 600,000, even if it had a million troops, what would it do?"

Zhou Chuxuan frowned. He felt that the time was not ripe and did not want to ascend the throne so soon.

Firstly, his reputation among the people has not been completely consolidated, and Zhou Wanjiang is not dead. Now that he has ascended to the throne, there is a suspicion that he is taking advantage of the situation.

In addition, his current reputation among the people mainly comes from his full efforts in fighting against the Liao Kingdom. Once the Liao army withdraws and the Wu Dynasty returns to a peaceful period, his reputation among the people may be reversed.

Seeing Zhou Chuxuan's slight hesitation, the chief leader smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am only providing you with a way out. The real idea still depends on your Highness."

Zhou Chuxuan nodded: "This can be considered a way out. Let's talk about it, Chief!"

The chief gang leader shook his head and chuckled, "I've already violated a taboo by allowing people from the Jianghu to interfere in the affairs of the imperial court. Tongfu Inn is now facing a situation of collapse. If Tongfu Inn really touches the imperial court's reverse scale in the future, I hope Your Highness will do me a favor and keep the inn a little bit of life."

Zhou Chuxuan nodded heavily and said softly, "Master, have a good rest. I'm leaving now!"

Watching Zhou Chuxuan's departing figure, the chief leader's eyes showed a trace of confusion: "Maybe, I really should believe him! Wu Dynasty, the new Wu Emperor!"

After Zhou Chuxuan left Tongfu Inn, he went straight to his own residence.

Su Qiaoer was supporting Xu Hanyan while they were walking in the courtyard. Suddenly, they saw Zhou Chuxuan pushing the door open. The two girls' eyes were instantly filled with tears.

"Your Highness!"

Su Qiao'er asked Xu Hanyan to sit on the chair, and she came forward, tugged at Zhou Chuxuan's arm, and cheered, "Your Highness, you are finally back. The Crown Princess has been worried about you for a long time!"

Zhou Chuxuan looked at Xu Hanyan tenderly, then put down the pile of supplements in his hand: "Look, these are all bought for you! What do you think? This will be our son in the future!"

"Come, let Daddy touch you!"

Xu Hanyan didn't stop Zhou Chuxuan's actions, but just rolled her eyes at him: "How do you know it's a son? Can't it be a daughter?"

In this era where boys are valued more than girls, Xu Hanyan was really afraid that she would give birth to a daughter.

Zhou Chuxuan sneered, "Sister Hanyan, what are you afraid of? Even if the baby is a daughter, she will be the next Empress of the Wu Dynasty!"

"When the time comes, I will leave her with the strongest team, so that she can run the Wu Dynasty without any worries!"

Xu Hanyan gave him a reproachful look: "At least you have some conscience!"

Then, Xu Hanyan's eyes were filled with worry: "Your Highness, they say that the Liao army is about to attack the city. Our Wu Dynasty is in a precarious situation. Is this true?"

Zhou Chuxuan pondered for a moment, knowing that with Xu Hanyan's intelligence network, these things could not be hidden from her at all. He nodded and said, "The Liao army is indeed about to attack!"

"But, don't you still trust me, your husband?"

Xu Hanyan smiled, her delicate body slowly leaning against Zhou Chuxuan's arms, her head buried in Zhou Chuxuan's chest: "Your Highness, as long as you are here, I will be content! As for the Wu Dynasty and the empire, I don't care! If my husband really can't hold on, come back to me and we will go on the road together!"

"Ah bah bah bah!"

Zhou Chuxuan hurriedly urged her: "Sister Hanyan, I haven't even started a battle yet, why are you saying such unlucky words? If you say it again next time, you'll be spanked!"

"Qiao'er, boil the tonic I brought back for the Crown Princess!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After sending Su Qiao'er away, Zhou Chuxuan's hands started to get naughty again, touching Xu Hanyan all over her body: "My dear, other people's figures will change when they get pregnant, how can you still maintain such a good figure? Could it be that you are a monster?"

Xu Hanyan rolled her eyes at Zhou Chuxuan in reproach: "If I wanted to blame someone, I would have deceived you first and turned you into a tyrant!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhou Chuxuan laughed out loud: "My lady, you are really humorous. If you were no longer in this world, what would it matter if I owned a vast empire?"

Xu Hanyan's heartbeat accelerated wildly. "Your Highness, are you saying that I am more important than the country?"

Zhou Chuxuan didn't say anything, but gently pulled Xu Hanyan over and kissed her on the forehead.

A blush crept up Xu Hanyan's fair cheeks, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

Just when the entire courtyard was immersed in an extremely ambiguous atmosphere, Ma Sandao suddenly rushed into the courtyard: "Your Highness, the Liao army has arrived!"

Zhou Chuxuan suddenly stood up, instantly breaking free from the gentle embrace and looking at Xu Hanyan.

Xu Hanyan very considerately handed the handkerchief in her hand to Zhou Chuxuan: "Go, the capital is more important! I'll wait for you to come back!"

"it is good!"

Zhou Chuxuan looked at Xu Hanyan deeply, and headed straight for the city wall with Ma Sandao.

"How far is it from the capital?"

"The farthest is less than ten miles away. I estimate that the vanguard cavalry troops are already at the gates of the city! Moreover, and they also..." Ma Sandao, who has always been generous, spoke hesitantly at this moment.

Zhou Chuxuan realized something was wrong and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened? Just tell me!"