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

"Are you still doubting me?"

The King of Chu, whose power had already been weakened and whose face was in a bad state, heard that Chu Ning still suspected that he was sent by him at the moment, and his eyes flashed with anger.

"Since you don't believe me, then wait for you to get the list of shadow guards and go check it yourself!"

After he finished speaking, Emperor Chu snorted coldly, turned around and waved his sleeves, looking like he didn't want to see Chu Ning.

Seeing that the emperor didn't seem to be pretending, a hint of doubt flashed in Chu Ning's eyes.

If the assassin last night was not sent by the emperor, then who could have done it?

Is there another force in Kyoto that he doesn't control?

Thinking of this, Chu Ning bowed and said, "Father, I'm sure you've been frightened today. Please go to bed early. I'll take my leave."

Turning around to leave, he saw the wound on the Master's forehead and the blood all over his face, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Thank you for your help today, Master. I will ask the imperial physician to treat you in a moment."

After saying that, he turned around and left with Feng Mulan.

The Grand Tutor heaved a sigh of relief and bowed, "Farewell, Your Highness!"

After Chu Ning left, the Grand Tutor apologized to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, I was forced to do this just now. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Condemned?"

The King of Chu laughed at himself and said, "I guess in your hearts, this State of Chu already belongs to him, Chu Ning, right?"

"Now I don't even have the Imperial Guards and Shadow Guards under my command, and I don't even have the right to review memorials. Do you think I still have the ability to punish you?"

The Grand Tutor's face changed slightly, and he quickly explained: "Your Majesty, this is the best outcome for Great Chu."

Today, whether the emperor kills or imprisons Chu Ning, or Chu Ning kills or imprisons the emperor, it will be a disaster for the State of Chu.

As long as these two people do not completely tear each other apart today, the State of Chu will not be torn apart, and foreign enemies will not dare to take the opportunity to attack.

"Alright, no need to persuade me anymore. I am not unacceptable to this result."

The Emperor of Chu chuckled: "At least I am still alive. At least I am still the emperor in name only, right?"

"His Majesty……"

"okay!"

The emperor frowned and waved his hand, saying, "I don't want to hear this now. Master, tell me, besides me, who else in this city could possibly send someone to assassinate Chu Xiao?"

It turned out that the emperor was also thinking about this.

The Master wiped the blood off his cheek with his hand, showing a look of surprise, and asked tentatively:

"That assassin...wasn't really sent by you?"

The emperor glared and said, "Even the Grand Tutor doesn't believe me? Now that things have come to this, if I sent someone, do you think I would deny it?"

Yes, it has already failed. Even if we admit that the assassin was instructed by the emperor, the prince will probably not say much.

But the emperor insisted that he did not send any assassins, which made the matter seem a little strange.

However, the prince will naturally investigate this matter, so it is not his turn to worry about it.

"As long as it is not sent by Your Majesty, I will be relieved."

The Grand Tutor gave a bitter smile and said, "The rest of the matter can be left to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to handle. Your Majesty will just serve as the Crown Prince's regent during this period of time."

As soon as the words fell, the emperor's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, and he said repeatedly:

"Yes, I can issue an imperial decree to let the crown prince govern the country!"

After saying this, he couldn't wait to walk to the desk to write the imperial edict.

The kneeling tutor sighed.

No one knows this student better than him, he is so proud!

Even as a loser, I want to maintain a good appearance.

Once this imperial edict was issued, it was no longer Chu Ning forcing the emperor to hand over his power, but the emperor voluntarily handed it over.

Of course, this is the only thing he can do for Chu Ning. He hopes that Chu Ning can treat His Majesty well for the sake of this matter.

While he was deep in thought, the emperor had already written the imperial edict. He picked up the seal beside him and stamped it, then shouted to the outside of the palace:

"Zhao Ming!"

"Your Majesty!" Zhao Ming took small steps and walked quickly into the hall.

"Send this imperial edict to the prince."

The emperor pretended to be generous and said loudly: "You should announce to the public that it was I who let the prince govern the country!"

"By the way, give the list of shadow guards in your hands to the prince."

Zhao Ming was stunned. He was about to say something, but when he saw the kneeling Taifu with blood all over his head, he was shocked and didn't dare to ask more questions. He quickly bowed:

"Old slave obeys!"

He took the imperial edict and quickly went to the East Palace.

However, after leaving the Yangxin Palace, someone blocked their way.

"General Zhao?"

Zhao Ming looked at Zhao Yu who was blocking the way and frowned, "I don't know why you are blocking the way?"

Zhao Yu said calmly, "Is Chief Steward Zhao going to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Yes, could it be that General Zhao knows where the prince is?"

Zhao Ming knew that Zhao Yu was someone close to Chu Ning. Seeing Zhao Yu staying here, he had an idea and asked immediately.

Zhao Yu gestured with his hand: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has taken the Concubine to the palace wall to inspect the Imperial Guards, and is not in the East Palace now."

Zhao Ming reacted immediately and bowed: "Please lead the way, General Zhao. Your Majesty has an imperial decree for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Manager Zhao, please come this way."

Led by Zhao Yu, the two walked through the palace corridors and came to the palace wall.

The palace walls are tall and heavily guarded, with a guard post every three steps and a sentry every five steps. Flags are waving and spears are standing in rows!

Chu Ning and Feng Mulan were talking to several imperial guards generals.

When Zhao Ming saw Chu Ning, he immediately shouted, "The imperial edict has arrived, Your Highness the Crown Prince, please accept it!"

Everyone looked sideways and bowed to welcome the imperial edict.

Zhao Ming unfolded the imperial edict and read aloud: "Prince Anding raised an army to rebel, and the crown prince used his military prowess to kill him.

However, the situation in Kyoto is in chaos, and foreign enemies are everywhere. I am not feeling well today, so I have ordered the Crown Prince to be the regent and take charge of all military and political affairs. I decree this!"

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows.

My father really cares more about his reputation than anyone else.

He is clearly a loser, yet he still does such a thing.

but……

Forget it, since he is willing to hand over the power in his hands, he is too lazy to pursue these face-saving matters.

Besides, the emperor has already done this. He just wants some face, so there is no way he would refuse.

"Your son accepts the order!" Chu Ning stretched out his hand to take the imperial edict.

But Zhao Ming took out a list from his arms and handed it over carefully: "Your Highness, this is the list of shadow guards."

The so-called list was a booklet. Chu Ning took it and took a look at it. It recorded everything in great detail.

It also records who was assigned to each dynasty and each state, including each other’s families.

With these, it is enough to control the Shadow Guard.

"I plan to merge the Shadow Guards into the Imperial Guards. From now on, Chief Steward Zhao will not have to interfere in the Shadow Guards' affairs."

Chu Ning deprived Zhao Ming of his power without hesitation.

Zhao Ming breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness. I only know how to serve Your Majesty, not how to manage the Shadow Guards."

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave~"

"and many more!"

Chu Ning stopped Zhao Ming and asked in a deep voice, "I want to ask you, was the person who assassinated Chu Xiao last night a member of the Shadow Guard?"

Zhao Ming was stunned: "Your Highness, why are you saying that? His Majesty has never issued an order to assassinate Chu Xiao."

The result of the test disappointed Chu Ning.

He waved his hand and said, "I understand. Manager Zhao, please leave."

Zhao Ming didn't dare to ask more questions, so he bowed and left.

At this time, Feng Mulan, who had been silent, raised her eyebrows and frowned:

"Since it wasn't someone sent by my father to assassinate him, could it be some other force in the city?"

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "I'm afraid that's the case. It seems that my father and I have been tricked!"