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

A big drama came to an end under Chu Ning's arrangement.

At this point, King Wen was killed, and the fifteenth prince Chu Xuan left Kyoto City forever and was not allowed to enter the capital without an imperial edict.

If we count the Prince of Yan who was poisoned, a total of two princes died this time and one prince passed away.

But the matter did not end completely, because the position of Zong Zheng had not yet been decided.

But almost everyone knows that this position of Zongzheng must belong to King Wu.

It is impossible for King Wu to do things for Chu Ning for no reason. Chu Ning must have promised him the conditions.

And the position of Zongzheng is the best condition!

Although Chu Ning kept saying that he wanted to discuss the matter in the court, everyone understood that Chu Ning actually wanted to decide the matter in front of all the civil and military officials in the court.

But even though they knew it, they still arrived at the palace at 5 a.m. the next day as usual.

At the hour of Mao, the imperial palace was ablaze with lights, illuminating the road from the palace gate to the main hall.

Officials came in groups of three or four, and on the way, they were all discussing what happened last night.

Such a big thing spread throughout Kyoto City in just one night. All the ministers knew that King Wen was the mastermind behind the incident and had been ordered to be executed by the crown prince!

"Alas, I never thought King Wen would be like this."

"Yes, I have thought of anyone except King Wen."

"You don't understand this. King Wen has been suppressed by the aristocratic families in the three states of Jiangnan. He wants to use this incident to completely get rid of the Jiangnan aristocratic families."

"Humph, if it were me, King Wen would be guilty of treason!"

The ministers were discussing the matter, and the discussion gradually died down when a group of princes and nobles arrived.

At this time, a eunuch holding a whisk said in a loud voice: "The auspicious time has arrived, and the morning court begins."

The crowd formed two teams and entered one after another.

Inside the Golden Palace, Chu Ning had already been standing in front of the dragon throne, his tall and straight figure making people dare not look directly at him.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"No need to be polite."

Chu Ning changed his usual expression, and said in a cold tone, "I think you all should know what happened last night.

King Wen spread rumors, poisoned King Yan, and plotted evil, so he deserves death.

King Wu cooperated with me to find evidence of King Wen's crimes and assisted me in taking him down. According to the rules set by me before, the position of Zongzheng should belong to King Wu!

My Lords, do you have any objections? "

With the achievements before his eyes, Chu Ning was too lazy to waste time talking to everyone and went straight to the point.

After the words were spoken, although everyone had expected this, no one dared to stand up and object.

No matter how unwilling the princes were, they did not dare to object at this time.

They had agreed to Chu Ning's conditions themselves, and if they went back on their word now, they would be breaking their promise.

But they were very resentful that King Wu became the chief of the clan.

With a reckless man like King Wu becoming the head of the royal family, the royal family will probably have a hard time in the future.

Just as the scene was quiet, Di Wenyao took the initiative to step forward and said in a deep voice: "Since it is a rule that Your Highness has already set, it naturally cannot be changed."

As the left prime minister, Di Wenyao has now firmly established his foothold in the court.

As soon as he opened his mouth, other officials also echoed him: "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely right!"

"Since it is the Crown Prince who set the rules, and King Wu has also made a lot of efforts in this matter, the position of Zongzheng should belong to King Wu!"

"The position of Zongzheng cannot be delayed for long. King Wu will assist the Crown Prince in finding the murderer, so the position of Zongzheng must belong to him."

For a moment, everyone in the hall except the royal family was filled with flattery.

King Wu laughed loudly upon hearing this, and bowed to everyone: "Thank you, my Lords. Thank you, my Lords."

This look of being impatient for promotion made all the royal family members look gloomy.

In their eyes and hearts, King Wu at this moment has become a villain who will do anything to achieve his goals, and they sneered at this!

They wanted to refute and also wanted to tell the real reason why King Wen committed the crime.

But when they saw Chu Ning's expressionless face, they knew that once someone opened their mouth, they would definitely give Chu Ning a reason to target them.

They are not stupid. They know that if they stand up at this time, they will be killed as a warning to others. Keeping silent is the best way to deal with it.

But when Chu Ning saw that no one wanted to talk, he smiled and said, "Since the princes have no objection, the position of Zongzheng will be assumed by King Wu!"

"Come here, give the seal of the Zongzheng to King Wu."

At the command, an eunuch who had been prepared came out from the side hall holding a seal.

"King Wu, this is the seal of the royal family." The eunuch introduced it to King Wu in a low voice.

King Wu was overjoyed when he heard this and couldn't wait to take the seal!

"Thank you, Your Highness!" King Wu first expressed his gratitude, and then he could not wait to reach out and take the seal.

This scene made all the royal family members jealous.

They had been busy for so long, but not only were they fooled by Chu Ning and King Wu, they couldn't even get the position of Zongzheng.

Everything they did was in vain.

But even so, they didn't dare to stand up and object at this moment.

After all, this is a rule that has been set long ago, and no one dares to be the first to break it.

Chu Ning looked at the jubilant King Wu and warned him, "The position of Zongzheng is of great importance. I hope King Wu will be impartial in the future and not tarnish the reputation of the royal family."

King Wu's face straightened and he said loudly: "Your Highness, please rest assured that I will live up to your trust!

If I ever damage the reputation of the royal family in the future, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can arrest me!"

Holding the seal and full of righteousness, King Wu no longer looked like the arrogant and domineering man he had before.

Chu Ning nodded slightly, with a satisfied look on his face: "Very good, King Wu has such confidence, I am very pleased."

He paused, glanced at everyone, and said calmly: "I believe you all have no objection to this?"

"Today, I order King Wu to be the chief of the clan. If you don't say anything, it will be regarded as your consent. If you deliberately make things difficult for me in the future, don't blame me for being merciless!"

Let me be frank with you. Chu Ning doesn't want any problems to arise with the royal family in the future.

It can be said that he was the one who supported King Wu, and he certainly didn't want others to deliberately make things difficult for them.

He wants to take advantage of the momentum gained from killing King Wen to shock everyone!

Upon hearing this, all the royal family members spoke up: "We dare not."

"Don't dare to be the best."

Chu Ning said with a serious expression: "After this incident, the royal family lost two princes. I don't want this to happen again."

"Now that the position of Zongzheng has been decided, you can return to your fiefdoms on your own."

"Three days. I will give you three days to prepare!"

After saying that, Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Dismiss the court!"

Now that the matter has been dealt with, these royal relatives certainly cannot continue to stay in Kyoto City and must leave as soon as possible.

If too many people gather together, trouble is bound to arise.

"Farewell, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" The ministers bowed and watched Chu Ning leave.

However, when Chu Ning came out of the side hall, he saw the eunuch chief Zhao Ming waiting there.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Manager Zhao is waiting for me?" Chu Ning was a little surprised.

Zhao Ming extended his hand and gestured: "Your Highness, His Majesty invites you."

Chu Ning frowned.

What could the emperor want from him at this time?

We can't go to him to investigate the murder of King Wen, right?

With a bit of doubt, Chu Ning nodded slightly: "Lead the way."