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

"Oh no! The Marquis was shot by a sharp arrow!"

"Protect the Marquis!"

"The assassin is on the roof, chase him!"

"Come here, take the Marquis inside and leave a few people to protect him!"

"Go and ask the doctor!"

As Chu Xiao fell, the guards at the scene suddenly became nervous.

Some called on other guards to protect Chu Xiao, while others went to chase the assassin.

For a moment, the entire Anding Palace was in chaos.

Chu Jing, who received the news first, had a gloomy face and rushed into the house.

At this moment, Chu Xiao had already fainted. A sharp arrow pierced his shoulder and his face was as pale as paper.

"who is it!"

Chu Jing roared, turned around and stared at the guards, roaring:

"Where's the assassin?"

Several guards lowered their heads and dared not speak.

At this time, a guard came to report: "Your Majesty, the assassin has escaped."

"waste!"

Chu Jing, who was furious, swept everything on the table to the ground and roared, "Why did I raise a bunch of rubbish like you!"

"Go find it. Go find it for me. If you can't find it, don't come back!"

The guards were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they rushed out to continue searching.

At this time, Dingjun Hou Chu Zan came into the house with a serious face.

He first glanced at Chu Xiao on the bed, then frowned and said, "Father, the assassin dared to commit a crime in the palace, he must have come prepared!"

"There are not many people in Kyoto who dare to attack us now. I'm afraid that only that person has the courage and strength to do so!"

Chu Jing's face darkened when he heard this, and he said coldly, "Are you talking about the prince?"

"It can't be him!"

Chu Jing gritted his teeth and said, “Although this person is extremely cunning, he seems to have never used such despicable means since he was born as an illegitimate child.”

Before coming to Kyoto City, he had already investigated Chu Ning thoroughly.

Although Chu Ning is indeed very "cunning", it must be said that he still has principles in certain matters.

Chu Ning had never done anything like stabbing someone in the back.

But Chu Zan shook his head and said solemnly: "Father, if it was before, when the prince's troops were in Kyoto City, he would not have resorted to such despicable means."

"But now Kyoto City is in our control. If he wants to regain the right to speak in the court, he must become our enemy."

"He has no troops, so the best way is to kill him in secret."

Chu Jing, who was originally a little hesitant, fell silent after hearing this.

If he were Chu Ning, he might really take the risk in the current situation.

Thinking of this, Chu Jing took a deep breath and made a prompt decision: "Come here, mobilize 3,000 soldiers to follow me to the East Palace!"

Chu Zan's face turned pale at these words, and he quickly stretched out his hand to stop him: "Father, if the prince is really the murderer, you are walking into a tiger's den by going to the East Palace!"

"How about this? Didn't you promise the old King Qin that you would meet with the Crown Prince at the King Qin's Mansion tomorrow? Then you can question him in person."

"In addition, our troops are also stationed outside the Prince of Qin's mansion. If the prince behaves abnormally, you send a signal immediately and I will lead my men to rush in and kill him on the spot!"

At this point, the conflict between the two parties can no longer be reconciled.

If they are sure that Chu Ning was responsible for this, they don’t care whether Chu Ning is the prince or not!

If anyone dares to touch their families, they will make them pay the price!

Chu Jing hesitated for a moment, then his eyes turned cold, his heart was determined, and he said in a cold voice: "Let's do it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the guard's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, the doctor is here."

Chu Jing hurriedly shouted: "Let the doctor in quickly!"

Soon, a doctor in his sixties came into the house carrying a medicine box.

The news of Chu Xiao's attack reached the palace an hour later.

Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.

The emperor, who had already fallen asleep, was having a sweet dream.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the palace, followed by Zhao Ming's voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something big has happened."

Emperor Chu opened his eyes, looked at Zhao Ming who was kneeling on the ground, frowned and asked: "Why are you so panicked?"

Zhao Ming said in panic, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Yong'an was assassinated. An arrow pierced his shoulder. The doctor is treating him. His life or death is unknown."

"what!"

The emperor was shocked, and he threw off the quilt on his body, rushed out of the bed, and asked with wide eyes:

"Where was Yong'an Hou assassinated? Did you catch him at that moment?"

Zhao Ming shook his head repeatedly: "He was assassinated in Prince Anding's mansion. He has not been caught yet. Prince Anding has mobilized troops to hunt him down throughout the city."

The emperor's body swayed and he took several steps back before he could barely stabilize himself.

Marquis Yong'an is the eldest son of King Anding and has always been regarded by King Anding as the next King Anding.

Now he was assassinated in the palace, and even the assassin could not be found!

Given Prince Anding's temper, if he can't find the murderer, he will definitely turn the entire Kyoto city upside down.

With this in mind, the King of Chu made a prompt decision: "Send a message to the Shadow Guards to investigate the assassin with all their strength!"

"Yes!" Zhao Ming responded and turned and left.

But after taking two steps, he hesitated again and turned around and said, "Your Majesty, there is news from the old King Qin that the Crown Prince has an appointment with King Anding at the King Qin's Mansion tomorrow."

The King of Chu's expression changed slightly: "Are you worried that Prince Anding will blame the Crown Prince for this?"

Zhao Ming lowered his head and said nothing.

But the answer is obvious.

Emperor Chu paced back and forth on the spot, pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice: "Let the imperial guards be ready tomorrow and see what happens first!"

"I understand, old servant." Zhao Ming said and then turned around and left.

The King of Chu stood there, his face turning pale and blue. He pondered for a long time before returning to his bed to rest.

Of course, Chu Ning also received the news at this moment.

East Palace, backyard, inside the house.

Chu Ning was holding Shen Wanying and resting. The two of them went out of the palace to play for a while in the afternoon and were sleeping soundly at the moment.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps outside the house woke Chu Ning up from his deep sleep.

He raised his eyebrows, glanced at Shen Wanying who was still resting, gently lifted the quilt, put on an outer coat, and took the initiative to go out of the house.

Zhao Yu and a Jinyiwei were waiting outside the house. When they saw Chu Ning coming out, they all bowed and saluted: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, frowned and asked, "Why do you bother me so late at night?"

The Jinyiwei said quickly, "Your Highness, the Marquis of Yong'an was assassinated and his life or death is unknown. The assassin has not been caught. Now the Youzhou soldiers are searching the city!"

Chu Ning's face changed when he heard this: "Marquis Yong'an was assassinated? Where was he assassinated?"

"Your Highness, the Marquis of Yong'an was assassinated in the Anding Palace."

"How can this be!"

Chu Ning's face was filled with disbelief: "Although the Anding Palace is not as big as the Imperial Palace, it is also heavily guarded. Who could assassinate the Yong'an Marquis in the palace?"

The Jinyiwei lowered his head and dared not speak.

Zhao Yu said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, since this has happened, should we postpone the meeting with Prince Anding tomorrow?"

But Chu Ning shook his head: "No need, I am the most suspicious now. If I don't go tomorrow, it will arouse more suspicion."

"I want to see how brave Prince Anding is to take action in Kyoto!"

He wants to take a gamble!

Bet Chu Jing doesn’t dare to do anything!