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

The embroiderer's words instantly made the Taiji Hall quiet. Everyone's eyes fell on the embroiderer, looking at her in disbelief.

"Embroiderer, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Qinglong frowned, took two steps forward, and glared at the embroiderer. "You nursed the Crown Prince for many years in your early years, how could you not remember what he looked like?"

"Even if there's a slight difference, you should be able to recognize it! He's obviously fake!"

Prime Minister Li Nian snorted coldly, "Brother Qinglong, that's wrong! From what you said, it seems there's a hint of threat in it!"

"If Brother Qinglong is secretly colluding with this embroiderer, isn't that an attempt to murder His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Lord Li, please stop slandering me! You're accusing me in court without any evidence. Be careful, or I'll report you!"

Xu Qinglong glanced at Li Nian, then secretly glanced at Emperor Wu, and found that he had been silent and had no reaction. His heart sank immediately.

"Hiss... Who's telling the truth, Lady Xiu or Lord Xu? I'm a little confused!"

"Didn't Master Xu ask the embroiderer to testify? Why did he suddenly..."

"Hush! His Majesty hasn't expressed his opinion yet, don't talk nonsense!"

Not only the civil and military officials, but even Zhou Chuxuan himself had his pupils trembling wildly. He glanced at the embroiderer, not knowing what she meant.

The look in her eyes just now clearly contained endless sadness, and she didn't miss me at all. It was obvious that she realized that I was fake.

The embroiderer knelt on the ground again and said, "Your Majesty, this is undoubtedly the Crown Prince! I am willing to guarantee it with my life!"

"Lord Xu, you're worrying too much! The rumors in the capital must be those spread by someone who wants to target the royal family. Don't believe them!"

Emperor Wu waved his hand, indicating that the embroiderer could leave.

At this moment, Xu Qinglong suddenly felt as if a thorn was on his back, his body and face were burning, and he felt that everyone's eyes were converging on him.

Zhou Chuxuan looked at Zhou Heguan who was pulling at his clothes and said calmly, "Second brother, can you let me go?"

"Ah? Ahem! Please forgive me, Sixth Brother. I was a little anxious just now!" Zhou Heguan finally came to his senses and quickly let go of Zhou Chuxuan.

"Second brother, you slandered the sixth brother without knowing right from wrong. Is the friendship between brothers really that bad?"

Emperor Wu looked at Zhou Heguan with a gloomy expression. This rebellious son really disappointed him. "After the court is dismissed, return to your residence and reflect on your mistakes. You are not allowed to go out for a month!"

"Yes, father!" A hint of coldness flashed in the depths of Zhou Heguan's eyes, but he still bowed to express his gratitude.

"Lord Xu, you are old. If there is anything I will summon you to come. If there is nothing else, you can rest at home!"

Xu Qinglong's face darkened, and he knew that this was Emperor Wu's disguised attempt to seize his power. "Your Majesty, I accept your command and thank you!"

"Father, I have a favor to ask of you!" Zhou Chuxuan suddenly bowed and said loudly, his emotions calm as if he was not affected at all by the scene just now.

"What's the matter, Sixth Brother? Feel free to tell me!" Emperor Wu nodded, a hint of approval flashing in the depths of his eyes.

"This son and I haven't seen each other for many years. I miss her terribly. I want to bring her to the Eastern Palace to live for a while. I wonder if your Majesty would grant me permission?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the court was in an uproar. The court officials were talking about it, and some even jumped out to stop it.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! After the Crown Prince reaches adulthood, the wet nurse cannot live with him. This is a rule that has been in place since ancient times in the Wu Dynasty and must not be broken!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, we all know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince means, but this rule is a rule and must not be broken. Otherwise, where is the law of the Wu Dynasty?"

"Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is an adult, he is still very young compared to his wet nurse. He is very likely to be bewitched. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, it will be detrimental to the Wu Dynasty!"

The court was almost filled with voices of opposition, except for Li Nian, who remained silent and stood there, not knowing what he was thinking about.

"Prime Minister, these etiquette and laws are mostly under your control! What do you think?" Emperor Wu looked at Li Nian.

"Your Majesty, I believe that while rules cannot be broken, human nature has always been paramount! It's only natural for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to miss his nurse. Your Majesty, please show mercy and allow them to be reunited for a few days!"

"It's harmless!"

"Prime Minister, this is absolutely unacceptable! If that embroiderer harbors evil intentions, she might very well take control of government in the future, and the country will be in ruins!"

"Your Majesty and Prime Minister, please reconsider!"

Emperor Wu waved his hand and said, "Then let's do as the Prime Minister says. Sixth Brother, after court is dismissed, you will take the embroiderer back to the East Palace. I will allow you to be together for three days!"

"My dear father, I thank you!"

Zhou Chuxuan bowed to express his gratitude, then quietly looked at Li Nian, and their eyes met unexpectedly in mid-air.

......

East Palace.

The embroiderer sat stiffly on the chair, her eyes dull and filled with sadness, her head lowered, her lips tightly pursed.

Zhou Chuxuan gently placed a pot of tea on the table, poured two cups, and pushed one of them in front of the embroiderer.

After a long silence, the embroiderer finally spoke softly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince...when I was little, I hated drinking tea the most!"

Zhou Chuxuan was shocked when he heard this, and then he smiled bitterly: "You finally recognized it!"

"I grew up with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I remember every move and every look of his clearly!"

The embroiderer whispered, stretched out her hand timidly, slowly raised the cup, and took a sip.

"Then why didn't you expose me on the spot?" Zhou Chuxuan's eyes flashed with doubt. He took the embroiderer over on the one hand to protect her safety, and on the other hand to resolve the doubts in his heart.

"I miss him! But I hate him too!"

The pretty face of the embroiderer suddenly became hideous and distorted. She gripped the teacup tightly and swallowed all the scalding hot tea in one gulp.

Hot white steam escaped from her mouth, and her lips turned purple, but she didn't care. Her eyes gradually turned cold and resentful: "I don't know when he learned of his infertility!"

"His character has become even darker and more vicious. He's taking revenge on me at night for all the oppression and humiliation he suffered during the day!"

"Forcing me to do that with him, and using my hands..."

After listening to the embroiderer's story one by one, Zhou Chuxuan's mouth twitched wildly, his throat rolled, and he swallowed slightly.

I didn't expect this guy to be so perverted since he was a child.

"He is the only child I take care of, but I never want to see him again in my life!"

The embroiderer said angrily, "I would rather he died outside!"

Zhou Chuxuan slowly stood up and pushed a plate of cakes in front of her: "You can sleep on that bed for the next few days!"

The embroiderer did not refuse. She grabbed the cake and stuffed it into her mouth, but tears could not stop flowing from her eyes.

Just as Zhou Chuxuan was about to say something else, a figure appeared outside the door and knocked gently.

It’s Erhu!

"Your Highness, something happened!"