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

"Keep forging!"

Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly and directed everyone to continue forging.

And this matter soon reached the ears of the emperor.

Inside the magnificent Yingwu Palace, the emperor was preparing to have lunch when his shadow guard came to report.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of War Feng Anguo and his men have surrounded the Prince of Penglai in the blacksmith shop!"

The emperor, who was about to eat, had a gloomy face and snorted coldly. The chopsticks in his hand were thrown down heavily and broke into two pieces in an instant.

"How dare a mere assistant minister of the Ministry of War bully Chu Ning!"

The emperor asked with a sullen face: "How did Chu Ning deal with it?"

The shadow guard hesitated for a moment before briefly recounting what had just happened.

After hearing this, the emperor became furious and slammed the table!

With a flick of his sleeves, all the delicious food on the table was swept away and the plates were smashed to pieces.

"Feng Anguo, how dare you!"

The emperor was so angry that his face turned red.

Although Chu Ning is an illegitimate child, has no power or influence, and no one supports him in the court, he is a prince after all!

It's my son!

A mere third-rank assistant minister of the Ministry of War actually dared to bully Chu Ning.

It seems that the murder of the blacksmith shop owner and his entire family is not enough to teach these people a lesson!

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the shadow guards and Zhao Ming knelt on the ground.

"Calm down?"

The emperor laughed angrily: "My son is being bullied, and you want me to calm down?"

"Go, find Chu Ning for me. I will definitely stand up for him this time."

"Yes!" Zhao Ming responded and immediately went down to convey the order.

Half an hour later, Chu Ning followed Zhao Ming to the palace.

The first time Chu Ning came to the emperor's bedroom, he was amazed by the huge palace and looked around from time to time along the way.

Zhao Ming knew Chu Ning's background, so he didn't say much. However, when he arrived at the gate of Yingwu Hall, Zhao Ming still whispered:

"Your Highness, His Majesty is not in a good mood. Please be careful when you reply and don't look around."

Chu Ning nodded slightly, then stepped into the hall.

Inside the palace, the emperor sat on the main seat with an angry look on his face. Chu Ning stepped forward and saluted: "Your son pays respect to your father!"

The emperor looked at his son who was being bullied, and he wanted to scold Chu Ning severely!

As a prince, why is he so useless?

Why don’t you, Chu Ning, dare to fight with Feng Anguo?

But when he thought of Chu Ning's life experience and current situation, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

How can a powerless prince who is about to go to the front line fight against the Minister of War?

The words of blame finally turned into a long sigh: "Get up and talk."

"Thank you, father!" Chu Ning stood up, lowered his head and said nothing.

When the emperor saw Chu Ning like this, he felt even more guilty.

This child has suffered such a great loss, can't he even complain?

Yes, Chu Ning must want to make a big thing small and not offend anyone.

After all, I have no power.

The emperor shook his head slightly and asked, "I heard that you had a conflict with the Minister of War Feng Anguo in the blacksmith shop today?"

Chu Ning's face changed slightly, revealing a look of panic, and he quickly shook his head: "No, how could I have a conflict with Lord Feng?"

Being so panic-stricken is really pathetic!

You, a prince, are actually afraid of a minister of the Ministry of War.

If you don't pursue it, I will!

"You are too honest, kid. Don't you think about it? This is Kyoto. What can be hidden from me?"

The emperor's face straightened: "You are the prince, Feng Anguo is a subordinate, what he did to you is an act of disrespect. Tell me, how do you want me to deal with this matter?"

Chu Ning hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Father, can't we just stop here?"

"Ok?"

The emperor showed an unhappy look on his face: "I have your back, are you still afraid of others' revenge?"

This child is too timid.

But Chu Ning showed a look of compassion: "Father, the frontline is in crisis right now, and it is time to use people. If I ask you to punish Lord Feng because of some trivial matters, wouldn't I be unworthy of being a prince?

I, your son, will not lose anything if I suffer some injustice, but the Great Chu cannot lose a third-rank official because of this!

The situation on the front line is not favorable right now. If something happens to the Minister of War, I am afraid people will panic. Please think twice, father!"

Even at this time, Chu Ning was still speaking for Feng Anguo.

However, considering Chu Ning's background, he could say such words, which shows that Chu Ning did things without considering his own interests, but entirely for the sake of Da Chu.

The emperor suddenly felt touched.

If all the princes had the same overall view as Chu Ning, perhaps the Great Chu would not have become what it is now.

These rebellious sons are used to bullying others in normal times, but at the critical moment, no one is willing to stand up for the Great Chu.

In the end, Chu Ning has to go to the front line!

These thoughts flashed through the emperor's mind, and his sense of guilt grew deeper.

Although he knew that as an emperor he should not have such emotions, the court had been in chaos due to the seventeen princes in recent years. The appearance of Chu Ning made the emperor feel like a father for the first time.

This time, I must protect my child!

Just think of it as a way to make up for Chu Ning’s guilt about his impending death!

Looking at Chu Ning who was pleading for Feng Anguo, the emperor showed a hint of kindness in his eyes.

"Since you insist, I will not force you, but Feng Anguo must be punished, otherwise no one will dare to bully my son in the future!

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "I remember that you are now forming a guard team, but there are only a few people available around you. How about this? All the soldiers from the Ministry of War who followed Feng Anguo to surround the blacksmith shop today will serve as your guards."

The situation at the front line is tense and the Ministry of War cannot come up with any good suggestions. It is useless for these people to stay in the Ministry of War. They might as well go to the front line and fight bravely!

By the way, Feng Anguo can also be punished and other officials can be deterred.

I just want everyone to know that even if Chu Ning is a scapegoat, you can’t touch him!

Chu Ning laughed secretly in his heart.

He had long been eyeing the group of military soldiers around Feng Anguo.

The soldiers of the Ministry of War are carefully selected from various armies, and their combat effectiveness is off the charts!

If he recruited this group of people, his safety in Kyoto City would be guaranteed.

Of course, you still have to pretend in front of the emperor.

"Father, is this...not good?"

"What's wrong?"

The emperor glared and said, "Don't the Ministry of War have any responsibility for the crisis on the front line? The soldiers of the Ministry of War are well-equipped and are the elite of the army. It would be a waste for them to stay in Kyoto. It would be better for them to go to the front line with you!"

Although Feng Anguo will not be punished, it is still necessary to weaken his power.

When I take action, I will make Feng Anguo feel distressed!

Chu Ning sighed and said, "Well, since Father is so determined, I dare not say much. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

The emperor nodded slightly: "You must remember that you are a prince. If you are wronged, you must tell me."

"I understand, son." Chu Ning responded and left the hall.

But the emperor stared at Chu Ning's back with a thoughtful look.

Isn’t it a pity to send such a good son to the front line?

But this was a decision made in the court, and it is too late to regret it now.

However, even if people leave, the seeds can remain!

The emperor narrowed his eyes and suddenly shouted outside the palace: "Zhao Ming, check if there is a woman of marriageable age in the mansion!"

"I want to arrange a marriage for Chu Ning!"