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

That night, darkness enveloped the entire city of Kyoto, fading away the hustle and bustle of the day and making it seem especially quiet.

The palace was brightly lit, like the eyes of a giant beast, constantly flashing.

Tonight's celebration banquet is very grand, and all officials above the fourth rank in Kyoto City must attend.

For a while, there was a lot of noise at the gate of the palace, and people came in sedan chairs and on horseback from time to time.

Fortunately, the imperial guards had experience in this and had made arrangements in advance. Everyone got off the sedan chairs and horses and went directly into the city, while the sedan chair bearers and horses waited on the side to avoid blocking the road.

Soon, many officials went to the Imperial Garden in twos and threes.

In the imperial garden, princes and ministers came one after another, and they gathered together to talk with people they knew.

"The King of Chu has returned victoriously this time, and he poses the greatest threat to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"That's right. The Crown Prince attacked the King of Chu today, probably because of this matter."

"I don't know how the King of Chu got so lucky that he could win this battle."

"Speaking of which, this battle is really suspenseful. No one else would dare to use troops in this way."

People were saying all kinds of things, and the noise was getting louder and louder.

But at this time, an eunuch's voice came: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, and the Crown Princess has arrived!"

The prince was seen wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a purple gold crown, looking very majestic.

Princess Ling Feiyan, who was standing next to her, was wearing a red gown with a goose yellow cloak over it, and there was no expression on her beautiful face.

Everyone made way and bowed, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Princess!"

The prince nodded slightly: "My Lords, there is no need to be so polite."

The prince glanced at the scene, but did not see Chu Ning. He raised his eyebrows and was very displeased.

I came here at a certain time on purpose, just to let Chu Ning wait here. I didn't expect that this guy didn't come at all, and instead made me wait for him here!

Humph, just wait, I will make you pay in a moment.

While he was deep in thought, the eunuch's voice came again: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu has arrived, Princess Shen is here!"

Everyone turned to look.

Chu Ning was seen wearing a white robe, and his well-shaped body made him look warm as jade, like a handsome young man from a noble family.

Compared with the complicated royal costumes of the other princes present, Chu Ning's outfit was particularly eye-catching.

Shen Wanying, who was beside Chu Ning, was wearing a purple palace dress with a sky blue cloak on the outside. A gentle smile appeared on her gentle face, making her look more like a scholar.

The prince's face turned gloomy on the spot!

This guy Chu Ning came to the celebration banquet but didn’t wear royal robes?

Humph, he must have done it on purpose, just to attract attention.

Do you think you can attract other people's attention by this method?

And that Shen Wanying, actually followed Chu Ning here, they are really in cahoots!

When the prince looked unhappy, Chu Ning took Shen Wanying's arm and walked in front of him and Ling Feiyan.

"Brother Crown Prince and sister-in-law are here? It is I who am late." Chu Ning smiled and bowed to the two of them.

The prince put his hands behind his back and lectured in an elder's tone: "The celebration banquet is a big event. How could you be late, Eighteenth Brother? Are you relying on your military achievements and doing this on purpose?"

Chu Ning was stunned: "Brother Crown Prince, what are you talking about? I was just going to pick up Wanying, and that delayed me."

After a pause and a quick look around, Chu Ning continued, "But my father hasn't come yet, so I shouldn't be considered late, right?"

You want to teach me a lesson in public?

Do you think I will spoil you?

Chu Ning didn't give the prince any face and directly retorted!

The prince narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed across them.

The ministers around were suddenly in an uproar and whispered to each other.

"These two started arguing as soon as they met. It seems that tonight's celebration party will not be a good one."

"The King of Chu is really something. Why bother arguing with the Crown Prince? Just bear with what he says."

"Who said it wasn't true? The King of Chu can't see the situation clearly."

"In this capital city, besides His Majesty, the Crown Prince has the final say. It would be unwise for the King of Chu to go against the Crown Prince."

Most officials felt that Chu Ning shouldn't say that.

He is the crown prince, and you are just a prince. I am talking about you, but what can you do to the crown prince?

Even if you hold military power, the troops are at the front line and you are in Kyoto. It will be easy for the prince to deal with you!

The prince naturally heard what the officials said. He sneered and stared at Chu Ning: "It seems that Eighteenth Brother has a problem with what I said. If I say you are late, then you are late!"

"If you don't believe it, you can ask the adults."

Are you saying you're still not convinced?

Well then, I will bully you by relying on my numbers!

This scene made Zhao Yu, who followed Chu Ning, change his expression, and he immediately stood up to speak for Chu Ning.

But Chu Ning reached out to stop Zhao Yu, looked at the prince and said with a smile: "What do you mean by that, Prince? It should be our father who has the final say on whether I am late or not!

Oh~ Could it be that in the heart of the Crown Prince, you are older than the Emperor, and your words are more effective than the Emperor's?"

The prince has made a move, how can I not accept it?

Relying on your numbers, right?

I will directly bring up my cheap emperor father!

No matter how powerful the prince is, can he be greater than the emperor?

As soon as these words were spoken, the emperor, who was just walking to the gate of the Imperial Garden, stopped and waved his hand to signal the eunuch to be quiet.

I want to see how the prince will respond.

The emperor narrowed his eyes and pricked up his ears to listen.

At this moment, the prince also sensed the trap in Chu Ning's words, and couldn't help but sneer: "Eighteenth brother is really good at finding faults. I just said that you were late, and you used father to pressure me.

Why, you think your father will protect you after winning a great battle on the front line?"

Chu Ning shrugged, as if it was a matter of course: "Of course, I defeated the Zhao army and annihilated 200,000 enemies. Don't say that I was not late. Even if I was late, my father would not be so petty as to hold me responsible!"

The emperor couldn't help rolling his eyes when he heard this at the garden gate.

The brat actually said that, it's obvious that he has me in his arms.

If you really don't protect him, you'd be a petty person.

This brat has mastered the moral blackmail technique to death.

The emperor secretly complained in his heart, but the prince's expression was obviously a little ugly.

Chu Ning, this bastard, actually said that. If I continue to pursue this matter, wouldn’t I also become a petty-minded villain?

This damn guy, I really want to scold him severely.

The prince was very anxious and wanted to start scolding directly, but he couldn't find a reason in a short time.

This scene made Shen Wanying a little stunned.

Although she knew that Chu Ning was very powerful, it was the first time she saw Chu Ning confront the prince so head-on!

However, this made the atmosphere on the scene a bit stiff, and we had to find a way to break the current atmosphere.

Just as Shen Wanying was lost in thought, the emperor outside the garden could not help but waved his hand to signal Zhao Ming to speak.

"Your Majesty is here!"

Zhao Ming's shrill voice sounded, and everyone at the scene bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty (Father)!"

Greeted by everyone, the emperor strode into the pavilion of the imperial garden with the gait of a dragon and a tiger.

"My beloved lords, you will be spared any courtesy!"

The emperor smiled and waved to everyone, then looked at the prince and Chu Ning: "You two, sit next to me."

Chu Ning and the prince looked at each other, responded, and came to the emperor's left and right. They sat down only after the emperor took his seat.

This scene made the other princes jealous!

Chu Ning actually surpassed them and was on par with the prince?

Their position is precarious!