You were asked to impersonate the King of Qin, not to become emperor!

"I grew up with the King of Qin since childhood, spending every day with him. If he truly was a double who murdered the King of Qin, I can easily find out the truth through questioning!"

Princess Chen Yu's eyes were filled with inquiry.

She could hardly believe the Crown Prince's words alone.

But among his many brothers and sisters, Chen Yu undoubtedly protected the King of Qin the most.

"Yes, Your Highness, just ask. He's an imposter. If we weren't struggling to find Fourth Brother's body, how could we allow him to impersonate royalty?"

Chen Heng was secretly delighted.

Since Chen Yu has already agreed to test him at the banquet.

In that case, he will definitely be able to turn the tide in this game.

At that moment, Chen Xuan caught sight of Chen Heng and couldn't help but say:

"Wasn't Your Majesty confined in the Eastern Palace? You're out so soon? Haha, the civil officials and the gentry are all speaking up for Your Majesty. I, as your younger brother, am truly envious of such treatment."

Chen Xuan, who came from an intelligence background, paid great attention to details.

He quickly noticed the eldest princess beside Chen Heng.

The eldest princess and the King of Qin grew up together. Chen Heng's relationship with her is undoubtedly a way of using the eldest princess to make things difficult for him...

"It's all a misunderstanding. Is my brother still blaming me?"

Chen Heng feigned friendliness.

"No, this isn't the first time my elder brother has targeted his younger brother. He must have ulterior motives for inviting my elder sister this time, right?"

"However, I must warn you, my elder sister and I have been close since childhood, and she won't take your side..."

"Right, my elder sister?"

After saying that, Chen Xuan glanced at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu was the most beautiful woman in the Jin Dynasty royal family and the most beloved daughter of the Jin Emperor.

The Crown Prince, the King of Qin, and the Eldest Princess were all sons of the deceased Empress Yuan.

At this moment, Chen Yu was dressed in a red robe, with an oval face, cherry lips, a phoenix crown on her head, and a voluptuous figure.

In modern times, she would definitely be considered a top-tier beauty.

However, he had no time to look at that moment, and imitated the King of Qin's mannerisms, greeting Chen Yu.

"To be honest, it's been quite a while since we siblings last saw each other. Fourth brother, don't be late for the palace banquet in three days. Your elder sister wants to catch up with you!"

Ever since the rumors of someone usurping his place surfaced, Chen Yu was filled with suspicion.

Even if there's only the slightest possibility, she'll test the waters to the end.

"Alright, the palace banquet will be held in three days. See you then."

Chen Xuan said calmly.

The princess stared at him, but couldn't find a single problem.

However, Chen Yu's words made Chen Xuan wary.

How could he possibly know about the past between the King of Qin and the Princess?

The princess's reminiscing about the past was clearly a way of testing him in front of Emperor Jin and all the civil and military officials.

In other words, the palace banquet three days later was undoubtedly a trap for him!

If he answered a single question incorrectly, Zhang Xianzhao and his group of civil officials would be the first to launch an attack.

Although they failed to find the body last time.

But doubts had already been sown in the mind of the Jin Emperor.

Therefore, he must prepare for these three days and find out about the past between the King of Qin and the Princess.

So that when the princess asks, he can answer fluently.

Three days later.

A royal banquet.

The Jin Emperor personally presided over the ceremony.

All officials of the third rank and above, and even their wives, participated.

This banquet was undoubtedly a stroke of good fortune for Chen Heng.

At the banquet, an official standing nearby looked at Chen Heng:

"Your Highness, this time it's a sure thing. As long as the Princess asks a question, he won't be able to answer it."

"How could a beggar-turned-actor possibly know about the princess's childhood?"

Chen Heng smiled.

If Chen Xuan is exposed tonight, he will surely be able to regain his status as crown prince.

"King Qin, Queen Qin has arrived."

After a long while, Chen Xuan, accompanied by Wang Qingyi, sat down at the banquet.

Because he was acting as regent during this period, Chen Xuan dressed very elegantly, wearing a red robe embroidered with gold pythons.

Wang Qingyi was dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe.

The two of them sat down and blinked at each other unusually.

Emperor Jin glanced in the direction of the King of Qin and looked satisfied.

Chen Heng noticed the favoritism on the Emperor's face, his guard broke down, and he turned to Chen Yu, saying:

"This man is thriving in the court because of the Emperor's doting on the Prince of Qin. He clearly has the ambition to seize the throne. My sister, you must ask him in detail later. Don't let the great Jin dynasty fall into the hands of a beggar from another family."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I know what I'm doing. If he really isn't the Prince of Qin, then tonight's banquet will be his graveyard," Chen Yu said softly.

Chen Heng was secretly pleased with Chen Yu's attitude.

He had been preparing for tonight's banquet for a long time.

As soon as Chen Xuan reveals any clues, the civil and military officials sitting down will all stand up and attack him.

"I've put in a lot of effort to win over these civil and military officials. I'm really looking forward to tonight's show!"

Chen Heng narrowed his eyes and looked coldly at Chen Xuan.

Wang Qingyi, sitting next to Chen Xuan, happened to meet Chen Heng's gaze, and felt uneasy.

Recently, Chen Heng has been trying to curry favor with the eldest princess.

It was obvious that they wanted to drag the eldest princess into the conflict with Chen Xuan.

Wang Qingyi suppressed her unease and whispered to Chen Xuan:

"Be careful, the Crown Prince will surely cause trouble at tonight's banquet."

Chen Xuan laughed and said, "He's just asking for trouble. If he dares to make a move, I'll take it."

A hint of surprise rose in Wang Qingyi's heart.

Each time, Chen Xuan remained calm and composed, even in the face of a collapsing mountain.

Although the crown prince was deposed, he still wielded immense influence in the court.

Moreover, Chen Xuan's recent rise to favor has made all the princes extremely jealous, and they regard him as their greatest enemy.

Open attacks and covert maneuvers, countless in number.

Now, looking around, the entire court is filled with enemies.

Besides, the King of Qin in front of us is not the real one.

Once their secrets are exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"The former crown prince was morally flawed, but our Great Jin cannot be without an heir for even a day, as it concerns the very foundation of the nation. Therefore, I intend to take advantage of tonight's banquet to establish a new crown prince. In this way, the foundation of the nation will be stable, and all my beloved ministers can rest assured."

Emperor Jin stood calmly, his gaze sweeping across the crowd below, and spoke loudly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Heng's expression changed drastically.

Unexpectedly, the Jin Emperor favored the Prince of Qin to this extent.

He had only recently deposed himself, and now he's already planning to establish a crown prince.

Chen Heng knew perfectly well who the person he wanted to install was!

"The King of Qin is a capable ruler, and his poetry and prose are first-rate. He is currently the best candidate. I have decided to appoint the King of Qin as the Crown Prince of Jin!"

The moment he finished speaking, the entire audience was stunned.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan immediately stepped forward and knelt down: "Thank you, Father Emperor."

Wang Qingyi's heart trembled; she couldn't believe it.

The Emperor of Jin actually made him the crown prince?

This huge change made her feel like it was all too real.

"Father, I think this is not advisable."

"The identity of the King of Qin is questionable. Last time, the Crown Prince said that the King of Qin was very likely a stand-in who had usurped the throne!"

"Although the truth has not yet been uncovered, if Father Emperor appoints someone whose identity is shrouded in mystery, I fear the people will not be satisfied!"

With the crown prince deposed, the other princes saw an opportunity to vie for the throne.

Seeing the King of Qin being made crown prince, he was naturally dissatisfied.

After the princes expressed their opinions, all the civil officials and aristocratic families knelt down:

"Your Majesty, the identity of the Prince of Qin is questionable, and he must not be enthroned. We humbly request Your Majesty to rescind your decree!"