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

The next morning, Murong Xue had just gotten up when she saw Zhou Chuxuan, dressed in clothes, running around busily in the yard, holding a basin in his hand.

"What's that smell? Why is it so smelly?" Murong Xue frowned, covered her nose with her jade hands, fanned it a few times, and looked at Zhou Chuxuan with disgust.

"This is delicious!" Zhou Chuxuan said with a smile, holding the semi-finished stinky tofu. "Would you like to try some? I guarantee it's a delicacy!"

A foul smell hit her face, and Murong Xue frowned even tighter. She looked Zhou Chuxuan up and down: "Why do you have such a habit?"

Zhou Chuxuan curled his lips and sneered: "This is a good thing. When I make it, don't try to steal it!"

"Hmph, impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Murong Xue frowned and took a look at the gray stuff in the basin. She suddenly felt her stomach churning and turned away.

Not long after, Su Qiao'er, who was cooking in the backyard, came to Zhou Chuxuan. She stretched her little head to look at the things in Zhou Chuxuan's bowl and slightly wrinkled her nose: "Your Highness, what are you making? You've been busy since the fifth watch!"

Zhou Chuxuan clapped his hands and straightened up. "Oh, I haven't done this kind of work in a long time. I'm really tired! Qiao'er, this is called stinky tofu. It's an extremely delicious thing!"

"Oh, by the way, when I make it, you are not allowed to serve it to General Murong!"

"Why, my Lord?"

Murong Xue, dressed in military uniform and holding a spear, walked out of the room. When she heard the conversation between the two, her face suddenly turned dark. She turned her head away and walked out of the door without looking around.

"Your Highness, General Murong's injuries haven't healed yet. Isn't it a bit unhealthy for you to let her train the soldiers?"

Su Qiaoer and Zhou Chuxuan have been together for a long time, and she has gradually figured out Zhou Chuxuan's temper. Her words and actions are no longer as restrained as when she first came, and she will even joke with Zhou Chuxuan from time to time.

Zhou Chuxuan glanced at Murong Xue's figure walking away outside the door, shook his head and said with a smile: "She is a military commander, with thick skin and flesh, it's harmless!"

"Your Highness, it's not nice for you to talk about her behind General Murong's back, right?"

Before Zhou Chuxuan could speak, an arrogant voice came from outside the door: "Prince Xiaoyao, Your Highness! I didn't expect you to adapt so quickly?"

Zhou Chuxuan frowned and looked at Yang Li who appeared at the door.

At this time, Yang Li was followed by a dozen strong men, two of whom were escorting Murong Xue, with arrogant and complacent expressions on their faces.

Next to Yang Li, Xu Hanyan crossed her hands in front of her abdomen, with her head slightly lowered. Even after entering the door, she did not raise her head to look at Zhou Chuxuan.

"Why are you arresting General Murong? Let General Murong go!" Su Qiaoer was about to rush forward, but was stopped by Zhou Chuxuan.

Zhou Chuxuan looked at the frantically struggling Murong Xue with a calm gaze. A flash of surprise flashed across his eyes, and then he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I have come to visit you today. I wonder if you have any advice for me?"

Yang Li paced back and forth in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on Su Qiao'er behind Zhou Chuxuan. "Actually, I only have one request, and that is to give Miss Qiao'er to me, and then General Murong will be safe and sound!"

"Ugh! Ugh!" The escorted Murong Xue struggled desperately, but was locked tightly by two strong men. She could not move at all. Her mouth was stuffed with rags. Only her pair of cold and beautiful eyes flashed with anger.

Su Qiao'er grabbed Zhou Chuxuan's arm and said anxiously, "Your Highness, I'll go and bring General Murong back!"

Zhou Chuxuan pulled her back and did not answer Yang Li. Instead, he looked at Xu Hanyan: "Sister Hanyan, the transition is really seamless. Although the person has changed, you will always occupy the position of Crown Princess!"

Xu Hanyan raised her eyes and was about to say something when Yang Li pulled her into his arms. He raised his chin and said proudly, "Prince Xiaoyao, please be respectful. She is now my wife, the Crown Princess of the Wu Dynasty!"

Zhou Chuxuan chuckled, "Your Highness, oh no, now I should call you His Royal Highness! I repeatedly declined in the Taiji Hall before, but I didn't expect you to get into the role so quickly now."

"Alas! There's nothing I can do!" Yang Li smiled and held Xu Hanyan's hand tighter, causing a hint of coldness in Xu Hanyan's eyes: "Crown Prince of the Wu Dynasty, this is a heavy responsibility!"

"Prince Xiaoyao, don't worry! I can do what you couldn't do before! I will also arrange a marriage for the Princess of Liang on your behalf!"

Zhou Chuxuan remained calm and unperturbed. He extended a hand and said with a smile, "Your Highness, please do as you please!"

"Oh, right, I almost got led astray by you!" Yang Li walked over to Murong Xue, looked into her cold, angry eyes, and smiled triumphantly, "General Murong, don't be so angry! As long as King Xiaoyao gives Miss Qiao'er to me, I promise to release you immediately. How about that?"

"Ouch! Ouch!" Murong Xue struggled again, but was punched in the abdomen by two strong men behind her. She bent over in pain and cold sweat ran down her forehead.

"How about it, King Xiaoyao, have you made up your mind now? Do you want your Miss Qiao'er or your General Murong?" Yang Li's right hand wandered wantonly on Xu Hanyan's body.

A flash of murderous intent flashed across Zhou Chuxuan's eyes, but he still maintained a smile on the surface: "Why, Your Highness the Crown Prince, are you really forcing me to make a choice?"

"Haha!" Yang Li's eyes flashed with coldness and arrogance. "Prince Xiaoyao, this is the most remote place in the entire capital. There are no guards or eunuchs watching here. Even if something unexpected happened, it is understandable!"

Threat! This is already a naked threat!

The implication is that if Zhou Chuxuan does not hand over the person, they will use force directly.

Zhou Chuxuan chuckled, "Your Highness, don't be so anxious! I'm still very curious. General Murong's martial arts are unparalleled. How did you capture her?"

"Are you trying to trick me?" Yang Li sneered, "But it doesn't matter. I can tell you!"

Then he pulled out a small bottle of powdered medicine from his bosom and said with a smile, "This is called Cartilage Powder, a unique medicine from the Western Regions. Just smell it and your whole body will become numb and you will lose your strength!"

Zhou Chuxuan nodded. So that's how it is. No wonder Murong Xue, with her martial arts skills, was caught by the opponent.

"Your Highness, how about we make a bet?"

"Oh?" Yang Li was slightly startled and said with a smile, "What are you betting on?"

Zhou Chuxuan took out the musket from his waist slowly and threw it to Yang Li: "Do you dare to kill me?"

"What did you say?"