At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

On the same night.

Whizzing~

The silence was broken by the sudden neighing of a horse. A carriage stopped outside the residence of Princess Wu'an, and Huang Long, clad in armor and carrying a sword, jumped down from the carriage and bowed to the people inside.

"Eighth Prince, we have arrived."

As soon as Huang Long finished speaking, Chu Hui bent down and stepped out of the carriage. Looking at the mansion in front of her, Chu Hui's lips curled up slightly. "What do you think my uncle is doing at this time?"

"Perhaps they just finished eating."

Huang Long looked up at the sky and saw the bright moon hanging in the air. He casually remarked, "He's probably pondering matters concerning the Imperial Guard at this moment."

"Make a bet."

Chu Hui smiled as she stepped down from the carriage and reached out to Huang Long, saying, "I bet he's drinking alone, so let's bet one meal, shall we?"

"Row."

Huang Long replied without hesitation.

"Walk."

Chu Hui flicked his sleeves and walked towards the mansion in front of him with a smile.

……

The inner quarters of the Princess's residence at that time.

study.

"Liu Chen! What on earth is wrong with you?!"

Chu Jin's face was full of anger as she stared at the silent Liu Chen, pointing at Liu Tian who was covering her face. "Ever since you came back from the palace, you've locked yourself in your study. The second prince just said a few words, and you slapped him without saying a word. The child cares about you, and you think that's wrong?!"

Liu Tian stood there, her face covered and her brows furrowed.

"Is that something he should say?"

Meeting Chu Jin's angry glare, Liu Chen frowned and pointed at Liu Tian, ​​"What about the Imperial Guard? What about the Military Command? Is that something a mere Imperial Guard can talk about?"

Do you know the situation?

Chu Jin frowned and scolded, "Do you know what Yu Du is saying about you now? How those brothers are being ridiculed and humiliated in Zongwei..."

"Mother, please stop talking."

Liu Tian stepped forward and grabbed Chu Jin, saying...

"That's why I do this, precisely because I understand it."

Liu Chen looked at Liu Tian, ​​then at Chu Jin, "People can say whatever they want, but as a man, if you can't even handle this, how can you stand tall and proud in the future?"

"Second son, this is the first time I've ever hit you in your life. Think carefully about why your father is hitting you."

"If you can't even figure this out, then you can stay at home from now on and not go out even once. As for Zongwei, I'll go to His Majesty to ask for a favor."

"Father~"

Liu Kai, who had been silent all along, immediately stepped forward and spoke when he heard his father say this.

"You guys can all step back."

Liu Chen waved his hand, then picked up his wine cup and drank the fine wine.

"Father!"

Seeing Liu Chen's reaction, Liu Kai wanted to say something, but Liu Tian stopped him.

"Resign, kid!"

Liu Tian bowed and said.

"Second brother!!"

Seeing Liu Tian finish his bow and turn to leave, Liu Kai immediately became anxious. He hadn't understood what Liu Chen had just said.

If this doesn't meet their father's expectations, then their second brother's life will be ruined.

But Liu Kai couldn't understand why his father was reacting so strongly to what his second brother was saying, which was clearly for their own good.

"Tell me, what exactly happened to you?"

After Liu Kai and his friends left, Chu Jin frowned slightly, sat down opposite Liu Chen, and said with concern, "After all we've been husband and wife, when something happens, you won't even tell me the truth?"

"Lady~"

Liu Chen sighed softly, looking at Chu Jin with a complicated expression; he felt extremely frustrated.

His current situation may seem glamorous, but in reality, he is fraught with danger. If he is not careful, he will fall into an abyss and be smashed to pieces!

"Greetings, Eighth Prince."

"Cousin, there's no need for such formalities. Are your aunt and uncle together?"

Just as Liu Chen hesitated about whether to tell his wife, the sound outside the room immediately alerted him. He was most afraid of these two brothers!

Chu Jin noticed Liu Chen's subtle changes.

This made Chu Jin understand what was going on.

But Liu Chen's next action surprised Chu Jin.

Liu Chen grabbed the wine pot, took a few big gulps, then splashed some on himself. He kept glancing at the door of the study. Seeing that Chu Hui hadn't come in yet, but there was no sound outside, he immediately ran to the wooden bed.

He tossed the wine jug onto the wooden couch, and then lay down on it.

The whole movement is done in one go.

Chu Jin: "..."

What on earth is going on here?!

"Aunt, your nephew has come to see you."

Chu Hui entered the study with a smile on his face, but he saw Chu Jin sitting alone, while Liu Chen was lying on the couch as if asleep. The smell of alcohol wafted through the study, which made Chu Hui's lips twitch.

"Hui'er is here."

Just as Chu Hui frowned slightly, Chu Jin stood up and walked towards him, forcing a smile as she asked, "Have you eaten yet?"

"Yes, I've already used it."

Chu Hui quickly raised his hand in a gesture of respect and said, "Aunt, has Uncle had too much to drink?" As he spoke, Chu Hui looked at Liu Chen, who had his back to him, with a concerned expression.

"Oh, forget it."

Chu Jin sighed softly, her face showing worry, and said, "Since returning from the palace, I've locked myself in my room drinking, constantly lamenting that I've let His Majesty down and am afraid of failing to live up to His Majesty's expectations."

"You know very well that your uncle is only so capable. Ever since he became the Minister of the Imperial Guard, he has been afraid of not doing his job well, disgracing the royal family, and becoming a laughing stock."

My wife, you truly are my wife!

Liu Chen, lying down, was deeply moved.

This is a good thing to say.

“Aunt, it is our own family who truly cares about the fate of our Chu family.”

On the other hand, Chu Hui stepped forward and said to Chu Hui, "If my brother knew that my uncle was like this, he would definitely be very pleased."

But as he spoke, Chu Hui's gaze swept across the table in front of him. Seeing the neatly arranged bowls and chopsticks, he immediately knew what was going on.

You think you can play these tricks on me?!

If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!

My dear uncle!

Thinking it over, Chu Hui then looked at Chu Jin and said, "Aunt, I'd like to eat the noodles you make. Could you please make me a bowl?"

"Okay, okay."

Chu Jin hesitated after hearing this, looking at Liu Chen lying on the couch, "But..."

"Don't worry, Aunt."

Seeing this, Chu Hui immediately said, "I'm here to take care of my uncle, nothing will go wrong!"

"Let's call the servants..."

Chu Jin said.

"Oh, no need."

Chu Hui waved his hand and said, "Taking care of my uncle is what a junior should do. No outsider can take care of me as well as family, right, Huang Long?"

As he spoke, Chu Hui looked at Huang Long and winked at him.

"Yes."

Huang Long immediately clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will take good care of the Prince Consort."

After being told that by the two of them, Chu Jin couldn't continue speaking.

"That's fine."

As Chu Jin said this, Liu Chen, who was lying down, became anxious.

My dear wife, don't fall for this little bastard's trick!

No matter how anxious Liu Chen was, Chu Jin still left.

"Aunt, please take your time. Your nephew is not in a hurry."

Chu Hui, who personally escorted Chu Jin to the door, smiled and said to Chu Jin, "Don't worry about Uncle, I will take good care of him." Only after Chu Jin had walked away did Chu Hui turn back.

squeak~

The door was slowly closed.

With his eyes closed, Liu Chen lay reclining on the couch, his brows furrowed.

Chu Hui walked along with a half-smile, looking at Liu Chen's back. "Huang Long, how do you sober up a drunk person in the army the fastest?"

"bloodletting!!"

Huang Long stood with his sword at his side, glanced at Liu Chen, and said loudly, "By releasing the blood stained with the smell of alcohol, the person will immediately regain their spirits. Your Highness, would you like me to help the Prince Consort release blood?"

Wow~

As he spoke these words, Huanglong slowly drew his sword.

"Ouch, my head hurts so much."

Under the watchful eyes of Chu Hui and Huang Long, Liu Chen, who had been lying down, shifted his position and rubbed his head, exclaiming, "Where's the water?! They're all dead bodies!!"

Chu Hui suppressed a laugh and watched Liu Chen's performance quietly.

"Oh my, Your Highness, what brings you here?"

But then, Liu Chen opened his blurry eyes and saw Chu Hui with his arms crossed over his chest. He immediately struggled to get up and said, "I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival. I am guilty."

As he spoke, Liu Chen made a move to stand up, but he lost his footing and fell to the ground with a thud.

"Uncle, be careful."

Upon seeing this, Chu Hui immediately ran forward to help Liu Chen.

Whether Chu Hui did it on purpose or not, his foot just happened to step on Liu Chen's hand, causing Liu Chen to grit his teeth and endure the pain.

Whose boots, worn by a kind person, are actually hiding iron?!

But at that very moment, Liu Chen felt a sense of unease.

This Eighth Prince is really good at hiding his true identity!

"Ouch, I hope I didn't step on my uncle too hard."

Chu Hui belatedly moved his foot away, bent down to help Liu Chen, and said with concern, "Uncle, come sit here. Huang Long, go and make some tea for your uncle."

"Yes."

With Huang Long's agreement, Chu Hui helped Liu Chen walk towards the brocade bench.

"Uncle, why are you drinking alone in silence?"

While Liu Chen was still in surprise and doubt, Chu Hui sat down, picked up a pot of wine and said, "Uncle, if you want to drink, you can call me. If I can't accompany you, Huanglong can drink with you in my place."

"With my limited alcohol tolerance, I'd better not embarrass myself."

Liu Chen gave a wry smile and looked at Chu Hui, saying, "I was worried and thought I'd have some wine to see if it could solve some problems, but I didn't expect to get drunk after just a few drinks."

Pretend! Pretend as much as you can!

Chu Hui sneered inwardly.

How could he not know Liu Chen's alcohol tolerance?

Having frequented brothels for years, how could a few jugs of wine possibly get Liu Chen drunk?

What a joke.

"Is it because of the Military Affairs Bureau, or because of the Customs Administration?"

Chu Hui raised an eyebrow and looked at Liu Chen.

hum.

Liu Chen was startled, and his hand trembled slightly.

He never imagined that Chu Hui would also know about the Customs Administration!

In that instant, Liu Chen suddenly realized that His Majesty truly trusted this younger brother, confiding everything to him. Could it be that this little rascal's arrival was His Majesty's doing?!

For a moment, Liu Chen was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

wow~

Chu Hui picked up the wine pot and poured wine into the clean small bowl in front of him. The wine poured in and bubbles rose in the bowl. Soon, the small bowl was filled with wine.

Chu Hui put down the wine pot, reached out and picked up the small bowl, then raised it to smell the wine inside.

The aroma of wine wafted around my nose.

What exactly is your uncle afraid of?

To Liu Chen's astonishment, Chu Hui said something with a half-smile, then downed the wine in his bowl in one gulp, his cold eyes fixed on Liu Chen the whole time.

"Your Highness~"

Liu Chen exclaimed in surprise; he never expected Chu Hui to have drunk so much.

"Uncle, you haven't answered me yet."

Chu Hui paid no attention to Liu Chen's exclamation. Instead, he put down the small bowl in his hand, picked up the wine pot, and poured himself another cup of wine.