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

Within one day, Chu Ning found Wu Xiuning.

After accompanying Wu Xiuning for a morning of sightseeing, they set out to return to the capital of the Great Zhou at noon.

After all, tomorrow is the time for the enthronement ceremony. If Wu Xiuning does not go back, wouldn’t it bring shame to the Zhou Dynasty in front of envoys from various countries?

After strolling around for a morning, the energetic Wu Xiuning was finally tired and was sleeping quietly in the carriage.

Chu Ning enjoyed the rare time alone with Wu Xiuning, so he gave up his warhorse and took the initiative to stay with her in the carriage.

Of course, in order not to worry Wu Zhao, he also sent someone to pass the message back as quickly as possible.

The Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Lizheng Hall.

Wu Zhao paced back and forth in the hall with a worried look on her face.

She was more anxious than anyone else as she had not found any trace of Wu Xiuning.

Her usually cold face could no longer be maintained at this moment, revealing the anxiety of a mother.

Shangguan Qing'er, who was watching from the side, was anxious and could not help but persuade him:

"Your Majesty, you haven't eaten for a long time. I asked the imperial kitchen to prepare some lotus seed soup. Why don't you drink some first?"

As she spoke, she handed over the lotus seed soup in her hand.

"I can't drink it!"

Wu Zhao pushed the lotus seed soup away impatiently, and her anxiety became even stronger.

"Your Majesty, how can you do this? Don't let yourself get hurt by worrying."

Shangguan Qing'er couldn't help but persuade him, "The Crown Prince of Chu is there. I believe he will be able to find the princess."

"You don't want Her Highness the Princess to come back and see you looking haggard, do you?"

Wu Zhao was slightly stunned by this, and then she sighed and said, "Bring it here!"

Shangguan Qing'er excitedly handed over the lotus seed soup.

But Wu Zhao had only taken a few bites when a maid's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Chu has sent someone to deliver a message!"

Wu Zhao's eyes lit up, she put down the lotus seed soup, stood up quickly and shouted, "Let someone come in and talk!"

A soldier on a white horse came into the hall and bowed: "Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen of the Great Zhou!"

"Tell me quickly, is there any news about Xiuning?" Wu Zhao's face was full of anticipation.

The white horse soldier quickly recounted in a deep voice what had happened last night.

When Wu Zhao heard that Chu Ning had used a trick to get rid of the assassin, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Regardless of whether Wu Xiuning was found or not, at least the assassin was eliminated.

Finally, hearing Wu Xiuning appear herself, Wu Zhao completely relaxed.

At this moment, her heart finally settled down.

Although she had confidence in Chu Ning, this incident happened too quickly and Wu Xiuning was too young. It would be a lie for her to say that she was not worried.

Now that she finally learned that Chu Ning had found Wu Xiuning, she was completely relieved.

"Very good, when your prince comes back, I will definitely thank him!"

Wu Zhao said loudly: "Come here, take this man away and treat him well."

A maid took the person who was summoned away.

At this time, Shang Gua Qing'er handed over the unfinished lotus seed soup again and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty, let me tell you, the princess is blessed with a good life, and nothing will happen to her."

Wu Zhao took the lotus seed soup and was in a good mood. She couldn't help but smile: "I like to hear this. Reward!"

After a pause, she took a sip of lotus seed soup and said with a smile, "Order someone to prepare a feast. I want to entertain the Crown Prince of Chu well!"

"Yes!"

Soon, the news that Wu Xiuning had been found spread, and the city of Kyoto was suddenly in an uproar.

Rumors about this matter have spread widely.

Some people think that Chu Ning was so reckless in intervening in this matter because Wu Xiuning had a close relationship with him.

Some people also think that Chu Ning is so anxious because he must have something to ask of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Some even believe that Wu Xiuning is the child of Chu Ning and the empress.

For a time, rumors spread throughout the city, affecting the reputation of the empress.

Although the empress had heard of this, she did not care.

At this moment, all she wanted in her heart was to see Chu Ning and Wu Xiuning as soon as possible!

As evening approached and darkness fell, lanterns were hung in the palace, making the night as bright as day.

A team escorted a carriage and slowly entered the palace.

At the palace gate, Shangguan Qing'er came to greet him in person.

The carriage stopped at the palace gate, and Chu Ning came out holding Wu Xiuning.

"Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess, and to the Crown Prince of Chu!"

Shangguan Qing'er took the initiative to step forward and bowed: "Your Majesty is waiting in Lizheng Hall, please invite the Crown Prince of Chu to come and have a chat."

Chu Ning laughed: "That's exactly what I meant!"

As he said that, he carried Wu Xiuning directly towards the Lizheng Hall.

At the palace gate, Wu Zhao was waiting anxiously.

In the dim vision, there were many human figures, and in the blink of an eye they arrived at the entrance of the hall.

When she saw Wu Xiuning, Wu Zhao's eyes lit up and she went to greet him regardless of her status.

Wu Xiuning also ran over with excitement, shouting, "Your Majesty!"

Wu Zhao hugged Wu Xiuning in her arms, and at this moment she was unable to utter any words of reproach.

In fact, she really wanted to curse at him, or even hit him a few times to vent her anger and make Wu Xiuning remember this lesson.

But as she was holding Wu Xiuning in her arms, she felt soft-hearted and did not do it.

At this time, Chu Ning stepped forward and said with a smile: "Why, Her Majesty the Queen invited me here just to see the deep love between you two mothers?"

Wu Zhao couldn't help but roll her eyes at him when she heard that. She raised her eyebrows and said, "I have already held a banquet to thank the Crown Prince of Chu for rescuing Xiuning."

Chu Ning touched his stomach and said with a smile, "It just so happens that I am hungry too."

After saying that, he walked in without any hesitation, as if he was the host.

Wu Zhao and Wu Xiuning looked at each other, and then they followed.

It was a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it.

After all, Wu Xiuning returned safely, and Wu Zhao and Chu Ning no longer had any worries and completely opened their hearts.

The three of them were having dinner together, just like a family, having a great time.

After the dinner, Wu Xiuning was taken back to her own palace by Shangguan Qing'er.

At this moment, only Chu Ning and Wu Zhao were left in the Lizheng Hall.

"Just now, Xiuning was here, so I couldn't say some things. Now it's just you and me, I want to thank you sincerely!"

It was the first time that Wu Zhao looked at Chu Ning so seriously, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

Unexpectedly, Chu Ning chuckled, suddenly stepped forward and took her hand, saying with a smile: "Since you want to thank me, then show your sincerity!"

"Sincerity?"

Wu Zhao narrowed her eyes, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.

This guy is really taking advantage of others.

I finally thanked him once, but he still wants to take advantage of it.

With a cold snort, Wu Zhao's face darkened and she said in a cold voice: "Why, do you still want me to cede a few cities to you?"

Chu Ning laughed, stretched out his hand to hold her shoulders, and said with a playful look:

"Of course not. How can the friendship between you and me be measured by external things?"

Wu Zhao was stunned.

If it cannot be measured by external things, then how can you express your gratitude?

As soon as this thought came to her mind, Wu Zhao suddenly felt her whole body lighten.

When she looked down, she found that Chu Ning had actually picked her up.

The feeling of weightlessness made her unable to help but reach out and hug Chu Ning's neck, frowning and asking, "What do you want to do?"

Chu Ning grinned, stared into her eyes, and slowly uttered two words.

Wu Zhao's face turned red instantly.