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

The entrance to the palace.

The prince and Zhao Wuji were dumbfounded.

I was paving the way for Chu Ning to get married, but this guy actually turned around and asked me for a gift at the last moment!

I'm here to see the fun of it, so why would I bring any gifts?

But in front of everyone, I couldn't admit that I didn't bring any gifts, otherwise it would be tantamount to admitting that I came here for other purposes today.

The two looked at each other with somewhat ugly expressions.

Chu Ning stared at the two of them with a playful look on his face, pretending to be generous: "You two must have come in a hurry and forgot to bring gifts, right?"

"This……"

The prince was about to continue what Chu Ning said, but Feng Mulan sneered, "You are a prince, but you don't bring any gifts to other people's weddings."

"Who... who said I didn't bring any gifts?"

The prince could not bear Feng Mulan's words and said coldly: "I will take out the gift right now!"

As he spoke, he waved his right hand and said, "Someone, bring me the sword!"

The guard from the East Palace behind immediately came forward with a sword.

The scabbard was golden all over, and it was the sword that the emperor had given to Chu Ning.

The prince was very reluctant, but he had no choice.

He came in a hurry this time and indeed brought no gifts. He only carried the emperor's sword with him to show off his power.

Now that Chu Ning was questioning him in public, he had no choice but to take out the sword in order to save face.

Even though he felt extremely painful, the prince pretended to be very generous and said with a smile:

"This sword was originally given to my eighteenth brother by my father, but he sold it to me. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to return the sword to its original owner!"

As he spoke, he handed over the sword in his hand.

Chu Ning laughed secretly in his heart.

The prince was forced into a corner and had no choice but to take out the sword.

"Brother Crown Prince, are you really willing to give this sword to me? You spent fifty thousand taels of silver to buy it from me. Are you really willing to give it up?"

Chu Ning pretended to be very surprised and said something that was heartbreaking.

The prince's mouth twitched.

I really am reluctant to leave, but I didn’t bring any gifts!

"The sword originally belonged to you, Eighteenth Brother. I have only kept it for a while. There is no need to worry about whether you are willing to give it up or not. Just take it!"

After saying that, the prince signaled Chu Ning to take the sword again.

Chu Ning laughed, took the sword and took a look at it. After confirming that it was correct, he nodded and said, "Brother Crown Prince is very generous."

Seeing this, all the civil and military officials present were talking about it.

"I never thought that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would actually give this sword to the King of Chu!"

"Yes, this is His Majesty's sword!"

"The prince probably didn't bring any gifts, otherwise why would he use this sword as a gift?"

"If that's the case, then the Crown Prince came here today, isn't that a sign that he is certain that the King of Chu and Princess Qingyang will not be able to marry?"

The words of the crowd were like sharp blades, piercing into the prince's heart and making his heart bleed!

At this time, Chu Ning turned to look at Zhao Wuji and grinned, "Third Prince, where is your gift?"

Zhao Wuji's face twitched, and a hint of cruelty appeared in his eyes.

This damn guy actually dared to ask me for a gift!

As the dignified King of Chu, are you still lacking this little gift?

You knew that I didn't bring any gifts today, but you deliberately asked me in public. Aren't you just trying to make me look bad?

Humph, how can I let you get your wish?

It’s just a gift, it’s not like I can’t give it to you.

Zhao Wuji took a deep look at Chu Ning and said calmly, "I will prepare a gift for you!"

"Someone, bring my horse here!"

A soldier immediately brought up the maroon warhorse that Zhao Wuji was riding.

"This is a Ferghana horse, a divine horse that is one in a million. It is my mount, and I am sending it to the King of Chu today as a gift!"

Although he was very reluctant, Zhao Wuji had to offer his mount for the sake of face.

Chu Ning's eyes lit up.

This warhorse is taller than ordinary warhorses, and has strong limbs. It is obviously a divine horse at first glance!

"Hahahaha, the Third Prince is really generous. He can even give such a divine horse as a gift. If I were to refuse, I would seem hypocritical."

After saying that, Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Zhao Yu, take this divine horse away!"

"Yes!" Zhao Yu immediately stepped forward, took the reins, and pulled the warhorse down.

At this time, Wang Wenguang, the Minister of Rites who was in charge of the wedding, said with a smile: "Your Highness, the auspicious time has arrived. It's time to get married."

Chu Ning looked at the man with appreciation, then nodded and helped Shen Wanying walk into the mansion.

Just as the group arrived in the living room, a shrill voice rang out: "Your Majesty has arrived, the Queen has arrived!"

Everyone recognized a path and bowed, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

The emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, walked over with the queen.

"No need to be polite!"

The emperor raised his right hand to signal everyone to stop bowing, then turned to look at Old Madam Shen beside him: "Today is the wedding, Old Madam Shen will sit in the main seat with me and accept their kneeling worship."

Old Madam Shen was a little frightened and was about to refuse, but the emperor took the initiative to sit in the main seat, followed by the empress.

Old Madam Shen did not dare to be negligent and sat down as well.

Upon seeing this, Wang Wenguang, the Minister of Rites, immediately said in a loud voice: "The auspicious time has arrived, please invite the newlyweds to enter!"

Chu Ning and Shen Wanying held a red silk ribbon and stood in front of Emperor III. Wang Wenguang then began a long prayer.

The general meaning was to introduce the two people's backgrounds and past experiences. After reading this, Wang Wenguang shouted:

"Worship heaven and earth!"

Chu Ning and Shen Wanying knelt outside the hall and kowtowed at the same time.

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

The two of them stood up, turned around and knelt down towards the emperor, empress and Madam Shen who were sitting on the main seat.

Because Chu Ning's mother was not there, the queen took her place. This was an arrangement made by the emperor to elevate Chu Ning's status.

After greeting the three people, Chu Ning and Shen Wanying also offered tea to them respectively.

After the three of them finished their tea, Wang Wenguang said in a loud voice: "Husband and wife bow to each other!"

Chu Ning and Shen Wanying turned around and bowed to each other.

Chu Ning was very excited at this moment. After almost a year, he finally went from having nothing to marrying Shen Wanying!

From now on, he is also a family man!

"It's done!"

Wang Wenguang laughed and said, "Send her to the bridal chamber!"

Feng Mulan and her maid Xiaoqing supported Shen Wanying and walked towards the backyard of the palace.

Chu Ning watched Shen Wanying leave, a fiery look flashed in his eyes. Thinking that he would be able to embrace the beauty tonight, Chu Ning couldn't help licking the corner of his lips.

However, he knew that now was not the time to be anxious, as there was another important thing waiting for him.

Seeing Shen Wanying leave, Chu Ning smiled and said, "Please ask your father, queen, and mother-in-law to come to the banquet. I have prepared a facial mask auction tonight, and please ask your father to be a witness."

The emperor laughed and said, "Your facial mask is really good. The queen praised it highly after using it. I also want to see what high price the facial mask can fetch at the auction tonight!"

Today is Chu Ning’s wedding day, and the emperor doesn’t mind helping Chu Ning promote it!

Anyway, the money Chu Ning earns is used to pay military salaries. The more he earns, the happier he is!