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

At the entrance of Hanguang Temple.

This should be a quiet Buddhist place, but now it is full of noise.

The guards of Prince Yan, monks from the temple, runners from the Ministry of Justice, and onlookers gathered together to form a human wall.

"What's going on? Why are there so many people gathered here?"

"You don't know yet? I heard that a prince died in front of this temple."

"Ah? No way, the prince is such a great man, how could he die here?"

"I heard that he came out of the East Palace and died of poisoning. His guards didn't even notice."

"What? He was poisoned right after leaving the East Palace? Could it be that the Crown Prince was the one who…"

"Hush, keep your voice down, you are risking your life. If the prince hears this, your whole family will lose their heads."

Everyone was talking about it, and more and more people came to watch.

From ordinary people in the beginning, to many princes and dukes who came later.

Several princes outside the palace received the news faster than Chu Ning!

The fifteenth prince arrived at the scene and saw that Ling Haoran, the Minister of Justice, was still investigating. He couldn't help but ask:

"Master Ling, have you found anything?"

Ling Haoran stepped forward and saluted, saying solemnly: "Your Highness, at present, apart from being able to conclude that Prince Yan died of poisoning, we have not found anything else."

As soon as he finished speaking, King Wu behind him snorted coldly, took two steps forward and was about to go in and check it out himself.

But Ling Haoran's face changed drastically, and he quickly stretched out his hand to block the way, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness King Wu, the place where the crime occurred should not be easily intruded."

"The coroner is still investigating inside. Your Highness, please wait for a moment."

But King Wu's eyes turned cold, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed across his face: "I just want to go in and take a look, and you dare to stop me? Who gave you the courage?"

After saying this, he reached out and pushed Ling Haoran aside, preparing to enter.

Just then, Zhao Yu's voice came: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

Everyone at the scene made way, and Chu Ning rode slowly over, escorted by a group of white horse cavalrymen.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Everyone bowed.

Even King Wu, who had just tried to break into the sedan to check, was no exception.

Chu Ning glanced at everyone and finally stopped at Ling Haoran.

"Master Ling, why don't you clear the area?"

There are so many people involved now, and this concerns the reputation of the royal family. If the matter were to be made public, it would be detrimental to the royal family.

Ling Haoran smiled bitterly: "Your Highness, there are many people from the Ministry of Justice, but there are too many civilians here, plus the guards of the princes and marquises, the scene is too chaotic."

Some words, just stop there.

Chu Ning certainly understood what Ling Haoran meant.

The Ministry of Justice can definitely clear the area, but it can only clear the civilians present.

However, because the guards of the princes and marquises were also present, the officials from the Ministry of Justice were unable to clear the area.

Chu Ning snorted coldly and immediately ordered: "All irrelevant people, leave this place immediately, and all royal family members, have your guards retreat to the distant streets!"

When the prince spoke, the place fell into complete silence, and for a moment, no one moved.

Ling Haoran made a prompt decision and said loudly: "Ministry of Justice officials, immediately drive all the people ten feet away!"

At the command, the runners of the Ministry of Justice took the lead. They formed a human wall with their bodies and formed a circle with the sticks in their hands, forcing the people to the periphery.

Seeing this, all the princes and dukes looked at each other first, and then they each gave the order: "Everyone retreat outside!"

"No one is allowed to come here without my order."

"Didn't you hear what the prince said? Go away!"

At that moment, all the guards retreated, and only the white horse cavalry remained in the middle to guard Chu Ning!

The place was originally a bit crowded, but suddenly it became empty.

But Chu Ning was not satisfied. He glanced at the monks and frowned, "A murder has occurred here, and you are still gathering here?"

The monks looked reprimanded and bowed before returning to the temple.

The scene suddenly became much quieter, and Chu Ning then dismounted and walked towards the sedan chair.

Ling Haoran took the opportunity to introduce: "Your Highness, it is currently confirmed that the King of Yan died of poisoning."

"Do you know what kind of poison it is?"

"This...I'm afraid we can only be sure after the coroner performs an autopsy. Right now, the coroner is carefully checking the properties of the medicine inside."

As they were talking, the two of them came to the sedan chair with a group of princes and dukes.

The coroner inside heard the noise, came out and saw that it was Chu Ning, and immediately bowed and saluted: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "Did you find out anything?"

The coroner frowned and said, "The poison that the Prince of Yan was poisoned with is very special. I have never seen it before. I need to ask the imperial physician in the palace to identify it."

Anyone who studies medicine knows how to recognize poisons; this is the most basic knowledge.

The palace physician is knowledgeable and experienced, and perhaps he knows this poison.

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "I will ask the imperial physician to assist you in the investigation, but apart from this matter, are there no other clues?"

King Wu couldn't help but ask, "Your Ministry of Justice has been investigating for a long time but has come up with no results, and you won't let me go over to take a look!"

Others immediately agreed: "Yes, if your Ministry of Justice is not capable of this, why not leave this matter to me!"

"Master Ling, is this the result of your investigation? This is so disappointing."

"It is said that Lord Ling is as good as a god in solving cases, but now it seems that he is just so-so."

Amid the discussion among the crowd, Ling Haoran's face looked a little ugly.

"My Lords, Lords, this matter is of great importance. Although I have found some clues, I can only tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

In order to silence the gossips, Ling Haoran could only use Chu Ning as a shield.

Chu Ning was about to agree, but the Fifteenth Prince sneered and said, "Prince Yan was poisoned right after he came out of the East Palace. The Crown Prince is a suspect. If you tell the Crown Prince about the clues you found now, it will inevitably arouse suspicion."

As soon as he opened his mouth, he expressed his doubt without any hesitation!

Chu Ning was instantly pushed to the forefront.

Upon seeing this, the Sixteenth Prince's eyes lit up immediately, and he said loudly: "Yes, the Crown Prince is the most suspicious in this matter. After all, Prince Yan was poisoned after leaving the East Palace!"

The seventeenth prince Chu Yun also nodded in agreement: "It is true that the crown prince is the most suspicious. Lord Ling, please tell us all about these clues."

The three princes had doubts at the same time, which made Chu Ning's face look a little ugly.

Turning around and looking at the three people, he said coldly: "If the three brothers suspect me, then show me the evidence!"

"I will never accept accusations without evidence!"

The fifteenth prince snorted coldly: "Prince, you might as well ask other people for their opinions on this matter."

King Wu was the first to come out in support: "The King of Yan was poisoned and died right after he came out of the East Palace. The Crown Prince is indeed the biggest suspect!"

Prince Chen frowned, his face solemn: "Your Highness, it is better for you not to interfere in this matter."

Even King Wen echoed this: "This is about the death of King Yan, Your Highness the Crown Prince should not be careless, you should report to His Majesty and select someone to be responsible for this case!"

The other princes and dukes also spoke up at this moment, inviting Chu Ning to withdraw from the matter.

For a moment, Chu Ning actually stood on the opposite side of everyone!