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

After Chu Ning ordered all diplomatic missions not to leave Kyoto City, he took Zhao Yu and a team of guards to the Ministry of Justice.

The eight missing craftsmen must be related to this matter, otherwise the murderer would not have so many crossbows.

However, Chu Ning was very confused.

Who on earth has the ability to capture people in Kyoto City and build so many crossbows in a short period of time?

With doubts, Chu Ning came to the lobby of the Ministry of Justice.

But as soon as he entered, Chu Ning found that Ling Haoran, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and He Peng, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, were standing in the hall, and there was a person sitting in the hall.

That person is actually the prince?

Chu Ning frowned, but still stepped forward and bowed: "Why is Brother Crown Prince here?"

The crown prince raised his lips slightly, revealing a victorious smile: "Father allowed me and my eighteenth brother to handle the case of Princess Gaoping's murder together."

After saying this, he looked at Chu Ning deliberately, trying to see surprise and astonishment on Chu Ning's face.

But Chu Ning just raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "It seems that father wants to find the murderer quickly, otherwise he would not let the prince brother take action."

Shrugging his shoulders, Chu Ning suddenly chuckled: "Since the Crown Prince has taken action, there is nothing for me to do. How about leaving this matter to the Crown Prince alone?"

Whoever is willing to do a thankless job can do it, but I don't want to do it myself.

The prince pretended to be displeased and said in a deep voice: "Why do you say that, Eighteenth Brother? It's not that the emperor doesn't trust you, but I am more familiar with Kyoto City than you, so I asked me to come and help.

By the way, the emperor has rescinded your punishment, and you are still the governor of Bingzhou."

This made Chu Ning roll his eyes.

He was originally the governor of Bingzhou, but now it seems as if his reinstatement was a reward from the emperor.

At this point in time, the emperor is still using such petty tricks to win people's hearts.

However, the prince's involvement in this case might be beneficial to him!

Chu Ning rolled his eyes and pretended to sigh: "Father, I will remember your grace in my heart, but Lord He should have told you, the Crown Prince, that eight craftsmen from the Ministry of Works had disappeared, and the murderer this time used a crossbow to kill people. Perhaps we can follow this clue to investigate further.

By the way, I have already issued an order that no one is allowed to leave Kyoto, including the diplomatic corps!"

As soon as these words came out, He Peng and Ling Haoran's faces changed slightly.

If the movement of the diplomatic envoys is restricted, once the news gets out, it will surely cause dissatisfaction among other dynasties.

Ling Haoran, who was always serious, frowned and said, "Your Highness, Prince Chu, do you know what the consequences will be if this is carried out?"

Chu Ning said calmly: "I will bear all the consequences! The most urgent task now is to find the eight missing craftsmen. If we find them, we will be close to finding the murderer."

But the prince narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Eighteenth brother restricted the actions of the delegation, so are the actions of other princes also restricted?"

"It's natural!"

Chu Ning said as if it was a matter of course: "Those who dare to arrest people in Kyoto City and have the ability to manufacture crossbows are not only people from other dynasties, but also the princes are highly suspected.

This king intends to have Lord He cooperate with Lord Ling to investigate the disappearance of the eight craftsmen, and the Crown Prince will investigate all the delegations, while this king will investigate all the brothers. What do you think, Crown Prince?"

Since the prince is involved in this matter, how can we not do something?

There was a good thing to investigate, and the prince's joining just filled the gap of insufficient manpower.

But the prince fell silent after hearing this.

Why did Chu Ning let me investigate the delegation while he went to investigate other princes?

Does Chu Ning think that the murderer is one of the princes?

No, we must not let Chu Ning succeed!

The prince rolled his eyes and pretended to be magnanimous, saying seriously: "Eighteenth brother is responsible for receiving the delegation. Since we need to investigate them, then of course you are the most suitable one!

As for the other princes, leave them to me. As the crown prince, I won’t encounter too many obstacles in investigating them.”

Since the murderer might be one of the princes, Chu Ning must not be allowed to investigate and this matter must be brought in.

Chu Ning's face turned a little ugly when he heard this.

But the more Chu Ning acted like this, the more the prince felt that the murderer was the prince, otherwise Chu Ning would not look like this.

Seeing Chu Ning was hesitant to agree, the prince grinned and said, "I am doing this entirely for your own good. After all, the other brothers are of higher status than you. If you investigate them, you will definitely be made difficult.

Father has given us very little time, so you, Eighteenth Brother, must not waste it."

After saying this, the prince winked at He Peng, signaling him to agree.

He Peng understood and quickly stepped forward, whispering: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince is right. The other dozen princes are all arrogant and proud, and there are so many of them. I'm afraid you can't investigate them alone."

Although I don't know why the prince asked me to persuade Chu Ning, but he is the master, so I just have to do as he asks.

Chu Ning, who was already hesitant, thought about it, and finally sighed and said helplessly: "In this case, let the prince investigate the brothers.

However, once you find any information, you must inform me, Prince."

Notify you?

Haha, now that I have informed you, how can I make achievements?

It seems that Chu Ning really suspects a certain prince, otherwise he would not be so hesitant.

The prince laughed heartily, stood up and walked to Chu Ning, gently patting Chu Ning on the shoulder:

"Don't worry, I will handle this matter with you. If there is any news, I will of course inform my eighteenth brother!"

Chu Ning looked dejected: "Since my brother the Crown Prince has said so, I can only trust you. We should act separately without further delay."

After saying this, Chu Ning bowed and said goodbye.

The prince stared at Chu Ning's departing back, a smile of victory appeared on his face, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of pride flashed across them.

This time, I must find the murderer before Chu Ning!

The two officials involved in this case are both under my command. What right do you, Chu Ning, have to compete with me!

Thinking of the excitement, the prince waved his hand and said, "Lord Ling, you immediately investigate the missing craftsmen. Lord He, you and I will visit the other princes one by one!"

"Yes!" the two responded and took action immediately.

But at this moment, Chu Ning's order was passed down, and the imperial guards in the city surrounded all the post stations.

In the Daqin Posthouse, Princess Changping, who was planning to return home in the next two days, learned that the posthouse was surrounded. She immediately became furious and rushed out of the posthouse with her men.

However, outside the posthouse, there were densely packed imperial guards, and there was also a group of archers outside, and it was obvious that they came prepared.

Princess Changping, who had a bad temper, frowned when she saw this, knowing that Chu Ning was serious this time!

It is impossible to get out now, and taking action would only bring humiliation to oneself. The only way is to find Chu Ning!

"Everyone, get out of my way. I want to go to Prince Chu's Palace!"

Princess Changping mounted her horse and headed straight for the Prince of Chu's palace. The imperial guards did not dare to stop her and could only let her ride away.

Chu Ning only restricted the delegation from leaving Beijing, but did not restrict Princess Changping from going to find him. The imperial guards certainly would not be stupid enough to stop Princess Changping.