Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"You and I are related, why would you ask for a word?"

In the flickering candlelight, Chu Ning gently stroked Shen Wanying's face and whispered, "Tell me, what on earth made you look like this?"

He was very curious. Given his relationship with Shen Wanying, what could have happened that would make the other party say the word "please".

A hint of nervousness appeared on Shen Wanying's delicate face. She leaned into Chu Ning's arms and said carefully:

"If I tell you, Your Highness, please don't be angry."

In Chu Ning's surprised eyes, Shen Wanying slowly said: "Your Highness still remember why General Han Xing became Qin's internal response?"

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashed across them: "He is doing this for the former ministers, that is, the surviving members of your Shen family's royal family!"

At this point, Chu Ning seemed to realize something, looked down at Shen Wanying, and asked in a deep voice:

"Why, did those people come to you?"

Shen Wanying shook her head and sighed: "I am in the East Palace. They can't see me, but they can see my mother."

"Through the news from my mother, I learned that they were driven out of the Qin Dynasty by the Emperor of Qin. They had nowhere to go and could only come to the State of Chu."

"But, after all, they are from the old city of the previous dynasty. They have no household registration in our dynasty, so they are excluded wherever they go."

"Without any help, they could only come to Kyoto City and ask their mother to seek asylum from His Highness."

People from the royal family of the previous dynasty were indeed not welcome in the State of Chu.

No wonder Shen Wanying pleaded with him so earnestly.

This matter might be difficult for others to handle, but for him, the prince, it is not a big deal at all.

"It's a small matter. You don't have to worry. Tomorrow morning, I will ask my father for a special pardon and restore their household registration."

Chu Ning said calmly, "These people can no longer pose a threat to our dynasty. I'm sure the emperor won't do anything to them."

Shen Wanying was overjoyed and quickly stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

But Chu Ning suddenly picked her up by the waist and said, "I have helped you. Now it is your turn to serve me!"

After saying that, with Shen Wanying's blushing face, the two of them came to the bed.

As the candles in the house were extinguished, rustling sounds were soon heard.

The maid outside the house tactfully stepped back a little.

A night of wind and rain, I don’t know how many flowers and plants were destroyed.

At the hour of Mao the next day, Chu Ning changed into a new dragon robe with a radiant look on his face, and left the East Palace with a look of satisfaction and a bit of reluctance.

Today the imperial palace was the same as usual, with all officials gathered outside the Golden Throne Hall, waiting for the morning court session.

As the crown prince, Chu Ning naturally stood at the front of the team. As more and more officials came forward, many of them also came forward to pay their respects.

At this moment, a loud voice rang out: "Prince Anding greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Chu Ning looked up and saw three people standing in front of him.

A middle-aged man with a rough appearance was in front, and two young men were behind him.

The middle-aged man was about seven feet tall, with a broad face and thick eyebrows, and a long dark beard that hung from his chin to his chest.

As for the two young men, one had fair skin, a high nose bridge, and a scholarly look between his brows.

The other man was dark-skinned, eight feet five centimeters tall, muscular, with bulging temples. One could tell at a glance that he was a master.

Chu Ning didn't know these three people, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he saw this.

Fortunately, at this time, Deng Hongwen beside him hurriedly introduced: "Your Highness, this is Prince Anding."

"The two standing behind King Anding are his eldest and second sons. They are Chu Xiao, Marquis of Yong'an, and Chu Zan, Marquis of Dingjun!"

It turned out to be these three people!

Chu Ning nodded slightly and said calmly, "It turns out to be Prince Anding and the two marquises. This is the first time I have met you three."

Prince Anding Chu Jing laughed: "It is indeed the first time that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has met me, but my son Chu Xiao came to Kyoto City on my behalf during His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's enthronement ceremony. However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was too busy at the time and did not notice him."

At the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince, people from other dynasties came, as well as the royal relatives from the country. With so many people, Chu Ning certainly couldn't remember them all.

Chu Ning turned around and glanced at Chu Xiao, then said with a smile, "It was me who forgot about you."

Chu Xiao smiled and saluted: "I dare not. Your Highness the Crown Prince is busy with all kinds of affairs. It is normal for him to forget about me, a remote marquis."

While he was laughing at himself, an eunuch came up to the steps and shouted loudly: "The auspicious time has arrived, the morning court begins!"

Suddenly, the civil officials led by Chu Ning and the military generals led by King Anding slowly entered the hall.

Then, the emperor, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, came out from the side hall, and everyone bowed and saluted:

"Greetings to His Majesty (Father)!"

The King of Chu glanced at everyone present, then nodded slightly and said, "No need to be polite, everyone. If you have something to say, please report it early. If you don't have anything to say, please leave the court."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Ning took the initiative to stand up and said solemnly: "Father, I have something to report!"

Everyone looked at Chu Ning in surprise, and even the emperor raised his eyebrows, showing surprise.

Chu Ning has so many officials under him. Even if something happens, it is impossible for Chu Ning to take the initiative to report it.

With some curiosity, the King of Chu narrowed his eyes and asked, "Why is the Crown Prince so serious?"

Chu Ning said calmly: "During this war with the Qin State, Han Xing became the internal supporter of the Qin State because of his relationship with the royal family of the previous dynasty, and provided news of our army to the Qin State."

"If I hadn't reacted in time and made a decisive move to defeat Qin, a disaster would have occurred!"

“Although this matter was caused by Han Xing’s inability to hold on to his bottom line and his concern for the royal family of the previous dynasty, in the final analysis, it was the existence of these people that led to this matter.”

"Now that Han Xing has been killed by his son, the Emperor of Qin has expelled all of them from Qin in order to clear himself of the charge of controlling the royal family of the previous dynasty."

"Now these people have nowhere to go and can only come to our dynasty. Father, please give us some advice on how to deal with them."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the scene started talking.

"How can this person from the previous dynasty come to my dynasty?"

"Yes, and these people are members of the royal family!"

"Don't forget, the Crown Princess is also from the royal family of the previous dynasty."

"No wonder the prince specially made a report to the court for these people."

Just as the ministers were discussing, the Emperor of Chu on the dragon throne raised his eyebrows and looked embarrassed.

From the emperor's point of view, he certainly did not want these members of the former royal family to stay in Chu.

But it just so happens that Crown Princess Shen Wanying is also a member of the royal family of the previous dynasty!

And now that Chu Ning has taken the initiative to mention this matter, he must want to take these people in.

Thinking of this, the emperor could not help but ask, "What do you think, Prince?"

Chu Ning said sternly, "I think the situation in the world has been settled. These people have neither military power nor political power, and they can't stir up any storm. It's better to grant them household registration, give them some good land, and let them fend for themselves."

This request is not too excessive.

The emperor nodded slightly and was about to agree, but at this moment, Prince Anding suddenly stood up and said loudly:

"Your Highness, this is wrong!"

As Prince Anding stepped out of the train, all the officials present fell silent.