You're Getting Anxious

Zhou Tianze's mouth was full of bitterness, and he finally had no choice but to cup his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Your Majesty is right, I know I was wrong."

Zhou Rui then waved his hand to end the court session.

"In that case, let's conclude today's court assembly here."

"Officials from the three provinces drafted an edict, which, in accordance with what was just said, sent the National Protection Army to the northern frontier. In addition, workshops in the Prince's City were permitted to produce gunpowder."

"I am tired, all of you may leave."

Zhou Tiancheng bowed and watched Zhou Rui leave before straightening up with a smug look on his face.

Seeing that Zhou Tianze, whose face looked grim, was about to leave, Zhou Tiancheng quickly went over to him.

"Third brother, you didn't give me any face at the court assembly today."

He is the third prince of Yin and Yang.

Zhou Tianze's expression clearly became uncontrollable; he snorted coldly and prepared to leave.

Zhou Tiancheng spoke slowly from behind him.

"That day in northern Xinjiang, I pulled down Lao San's pants. And let me tell you, Lao San, your butt is quite white."

Zhou Tianze, who was walking, broke down.

His legs buckled, and he almost fell headfirst to the ground.

He turned around and glared angrily at Zhou Tiancheng.

"You bastard, don't think I don't know! You're just a stand-in for the Crown Prince. The real Crown Prince is long dead!"

"You think you can fool everyone else? Do you think you can fool me?"

"You're just a peasant, what gives you the audacity to act so arrogantly in front of me?"

Zhou Tiancheng only said two words in response.

"Oh, you're getting impatient."

Zhou Tianze was even angrier.

Having never experienced the internet age, he was provoked by Zhou Tiancheng's attitude and almost took action directly.

He leaned close to Zhou Tiancheng's ear and whispered something.

"Don't think you're safe now. I've already sent people to find your family and investigate your past."

"Don't let me catch you red-handed, or I'll kill your whole family!"

Is Chou Tien-cheng afraid?

Not afraid.

Because Steward Liu had told him that the original owner's family had long been silenced by the Crown Prince, so where was Zhou Tianze supposed to find them?

So Zhou Tiancheng just smiled and stretched.

"Oh, I really envy you, Third Brother. Unlike me, I have so many things to do. When the Duke returns, I'll have to go and propose marriage."

"By the way, let me apologize to you on behalf of your sister-in-law. She made things difficult for you back then, but it was an unintentional mistake. However, now that she's your sister-in-law, we're all family, so don't hold it against her."

Zhou Tianze's eyes turned red.

There was nothing he could do; the fake prince always brought up topics that were best left unsaid.

He glared at Zhou Tiancheng hatefully, then turned and hurriedly left this godforsaken place. From behind, he looked like a dog fleeing in panic.

Behind him, Zhou Tiancheng's mocking smile vanished, and his expression turned slightly unpleasant.

He tried to get information from Zhou Tianze, but he couldn't get any useful information out of him.

"Forget it, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Let's go back first!"

He's doing very well right now, and although he's on guard, he really doesn't need to take Zhou Tianze seriously.

Upon returning to the East Palace, he first met with He Qian and brought up the lottery shop business.

He Qian understood immediately and began to devise a plan for how to run the business.

Before leaving, He Qian turned around and told Zhou Tiancheng something else.

"Someone in the imperial court is initiating a martial arts tournament."

Zhou Tiancheng was stunned for a moment when he heard this.

Is it that fast?

The morning assembly has just ended, and the martial arts tournament is already here?

"The rumors were spread two months ago. I felt something was amiss and wanted to inform the Crown Prince."

He Qian was somewhat worried.

Because she comes from a background of outlaws, she can't escape the so-called martial arts tournament.

Zhou Tiancheng nodded slightly.

"This matter has only been brought up in court today. I didn't expect that there were rumors about it two months ago. It seems that Qin Zhi'ang was well prepared."

"I think I understand now. Regardless of whether the agreement for this martial arts tournament is passed at today's court meeting, Qin Zhi'ang will still pull this stunt. He seems to be very afraid of others getting involved."

He Qian didn't understand.

"Your Highness, what is the court's intention in doing this?"

Zhou Tiancheng glanced at him.

"Outlaws don't follow the rules and wander around everywhere, but they can also spread rumors everywhere."

"Controlling the bandits is equivalent to controlling public opinion."

"Qin Zhi'ang wants to control public opinion in his own hands, and the court has already approved this."

He Qian's face turned pale.

Her enemies were officials from Qin Zhi'ang's faction, so by that logic, the martial arts tournament was actually her adversary.

"Your Highness, what should I do?"

He Qian was completely at a loss.

As for the outlaws, once Qin Zhi'ang holds a martial arts tournament, they will have no way to survive.

As for the officialdom, Qin Zhi'ang's faction of officials was too numerous, and she was no match for them at all; revenge seemed a distant prospect.

Zhou Tiancheng thought for a moment and then asked a question.

"What's your enemy's name?"

He Qian lowered her head.

"Call him Zhou Yang."

Surname Zhou?

This gave Zhou Tiancheng a bad feeling.

He quickly called over Manager Liu.

Do you know Zhou Yang?

"He used to be the magistrate of that Chen County. He also met Qin Zhi'ang's son, Qin Tao, a while ago. Does he have any connections?"

Manager Liu provided the answer.

"I know him. He's a young man from the royal family, and he has a pretty good reputation."

Hearing this, He Qian was utterly devastated.

She could only watch the Crown Prince longingly.

"Your Highness, if you can kill him, I will do anything you ask."

"I, I can relieve Your Highness's fatigue right now."

If He Qian was merely at her wit's end before, she is now utterly desperate.

After all, she will soon have no way to survive in the bandit world. She will lose all her trump cards, and the only thing she can rely on is her charming and exquisite body!

She knew very well that her relationship with Zhou Tiancheng was only based on mutual interests. More than anything, she needed to rely on Zhou Tiancheng, and in Zhou Tiancheng's eyes, she was just a tool.

Once she is no longer useful as a tool, it means that Zhou Tiancheng has no need to pay attention to her, and she will lose her last hope of revenge.

now.

She wished Zhou Tiancheng were a lecherous man, because then she would have a glimmer of hope.

In front of Zhou Tiancheng, she took off her cover-up, revealing her tender flesh, which had been bound by her bra, to him.

Zhou Tiancheng was blinded by the light and swallowed unconsciously.

But he was worldly-wise and able to control himself; otherwise, he would have been trapped in the world of fame and fortune long ago and would never have become a movie star.

"Alright, put your clothes on."

Zhou Tiancheng turned his head, adopting the demeanor of a virtuous gentleman, as if he were looking at something improper.

Manager Liu looked at Zhou Tiancheng, then at He Qian, and finally spoke a fair word.

"Your Highness, if you intend to help her, you should let her do something for you, otherwise she won't feel at ease."

This means that if Zhou Tiancheng really intends to help He Qian, he should take He Qian's body instead, otherwise He Qian will not feel at ease.

Zhou Tiancheng blinked, somewhat confused.

What's going on here?

Taking He Qian's body would actually be helping her out?

He instinctively turned his head, and there he saw He Qian kneeling on the ground, looking at him pitifully.

Seeing him looking over, He Qian forcefully pulled her strapless top down, doing her best to show off her assets...