Chapter 1
Lately, the entire capital has been abuzz with a shocking rumor. Just a couple of days ago, early in the […]
Fake Prince
In the twelfth year of the Tianyun era, the capital city fell, causing members of the royal family to scatter. Fourteen years later, under the iron-fisted rule of the new emperor, the chaotic Great Zhou dynasty finally regained peace.
At this time, a young man named Fu Ye travels a great distance to the capital, claiming to be the emperor’s long-lost younger brother, the sixth prince who was lost years ago. His sudden appearance shocks the court.
Fu Ye kneels in the grand hall, looking up to meet the emperor’s sharp, cold gaze. Remembering that in the original story, the impostor who claimed this identity was beheaded and his head displayed on the city gate for three years, Fu Ye trembles with fear.
Now, he faces the challenge of convincingly posing as the emperor’s brother under the tyrant’s watchful eyes to survive. In response, he faints directly at the emperor’s feet.
Chapter 2
Fu Ye woke slowly, his entire body aching and burning up. “What happened?” Xiao Ai: “I gave you a new
Chapter 3
Chief Eunuch Qin bowed slightly. “It was the Empress Dowager who summoned you, Your Majesty. You agreed to it last
Chapter 4
Xiao Ai started with the history of the Fu family. The Fu dynasty had lasted for over a century, making
Chapter 5
Fu Ye’s legs went weak with fear. The court adjudicator collapsed in front of him, her arms trembling slightly, then
Chapter 6
If he left now, he’d offend the crazy emperor. If he stayed, he’d piss off the Empress Dowager. Between the
Chapter 7
Fu Ye returned to his palace and found a few more people there. He looked at Qingxi, who was dressed
Chapter 8
But the Empress Dowager was determined to make Fu Ye the center of attention at the ancestral ceremony. In her
Chapter 9
Fu Ye was determined to cure Fu Huang’s illness so that he could live comfortably as a fake prince in
Chapter 10
Fu Ye continued practicing until nightfall. By then, it was past dinnertime, so he ate alone, and after finishing, he
Chapter 11
New Year’s Eve. At about 3:15 a.m., Fu Ye got up to bathe and dress. Today, he was to wear
Chapter 12
Not long after, their group arrived at the residence Fu Huang had prepared for Eunuch Qin. The house wasn’t particularly
Chapter 13
Fu Ye lost all interest in sightseeing after hearing those tragic stories. He felt a deep melancholy settle over him.
Chapter 14
Fu Ye only smiled more sweetly at that. He wasn’t the least bit offended. Now a prince, not just a
Chapter 15
At the palace night banquet, the one seated in the most prestigious position was the Emperor. The Empress Dowager wasn’t
Chapter 16
Eunuch Qin didn’t go on, but Fu Ye already knew the rest of the story. Blood had flowed like a
Chapter 17
Was there even a choice? Being around the emperor was like being near a tiger—better to keep your distance whenever
Chapter 18
The Empress Dowager froze for a moment. The senior ministers quickly adjusted their robes and descended into the courtyard. The
Chapter 19
Fu Ye noticed that the low-pressure aura around Fu Huang had dissipated. He must have been very satisfied with his
Chapter 20
The journey from the palace to the site of the stone Buddha would’ve taken no more than an hour on