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

The next day.

The early sun emerges, and a touch of red light falls on the earth. Even though the wind is cold, it still brings a touch of warmth to people.

East Palace.

After a night of investigation, the prince had a worried look on his face and tired eyes.

He Peng in the hall also looked exhausted, with even bloodshot eyes.

After a night of investigation, the two found nothing.

The prince was unwilling to accept this, and a ferocious look appeared on his face: "Impossible, this is impossible. Chu Ning wants to investigate them, he must have found some clues, otherwise he wouldn't be so sure!"

He Peng hesitated for a moment in the hall. He really wanted to tell the prince that cheating people was Chu Ning's strong point.

Perhaps, Chu Ning deliberately pretended to want to investigate other princes, but actually wanted you, the Crown Prince, to investigate.

But he didn't dare to say this.

The prince is angry at the moment. If I say this, I don’t know whether he will believe it or not, but I will definitely become the victim.

While thinking, the prince saw that He Peng had not spoken, and he could not help but frowned and asked: "Master He, why are you silent?"

He Peng sighed and said, "Your Highness, all the princes have evidence of not being at the scene. This matter is indeed difficult to investigate."

The prince slammed his fist on the table and snorted, "The so-called evidence may be fabricated by them. I must investigate it thoroughly.

In addition, take this opportunity to find out their power!"

When he said the last sentence, a cold light flashed in the prince's eyes.

Taking advantage of this investigation into Princess Gaoping's death, he wants to investigate the other princes thoroughly!

He Peng's face changed slightly, and then he realized that he had underestimated the prince.

After all, Princess Gaoping's death had the greatest impact on Chu Ning, and the prince could benefit from it, so why was he in such a hurry to find the murderer?

We just need to take advantage of this incident, slowly investigate the power of other princes, and then find reasons to slowly suppress the other side.

Therefore, their purpose was not to investigate the murderer at all, but to suppress other princes.

Even if the murderer cannot be found in the end, the emperor will only push Chu Ning out as a scapegoat!

The crown prince not only suppressed the other princes, but also eliminated Chu Ning to consolidate his position.

Three birds with one stone!

"I understand!" He Peng bowed and went downstairs to make arrangements immediately.

Over the next five days, the crown prince continued to investigate a number of princes under the pretext of investigating the murder of Princess Gaoping.

Whether it was the princes' mansions, their properties, or the officials who were on good terms with the princes, they were all investigated thoroughly!

This incident also aroused the anger of the princes. After five days, they could no longer bear the prince's interrogation and went to the palace to find the emperor.

On this day, in the biting cold wind, sixteen princes knelt in four rows in front of His Highness Yingwu.

"Father, please make the decision for your son!"

"Yes, father, the crown prince used the investigation into Princess Gaoping's murder to take revenge and closed my cloth shop."

"Father, the Crown Prince is really going too far. My son's mansion has been turned upside down by the East Palace guards."

"Please, Father, stop the Crown Prince immediately. Otherwise, how can I stay in Kyoto?"

The princes cried and made a fuss, making the emperor in the palace unable to rest in peace.

The emperor, who was already annoyed by reviewing memorials, immediately became furious and swept all the memorials on the desk in front of him away.

"Rebellious sons, these rebellious sons, can't you let me live in peace!"

The furious emperor rushed to the palace gate, looked at the princes kneeling on the ground, and roared:

"What are you going to do? Force the emperor to abdicate?"

The princes' faces changed drastically, and they kowtowed quickly: "Your sons dare not."

"Don't you dare?"

The emperor narrowed his eyes and uttered a few words through his teeth: "I think you are very brave!"

"It's just a small matter, but I actually asked you to come to the palace to see me. You obviously discussed it in advance!"

The princes were silent and dared not refute.

The emperor glanced at everyone and said in a cold voice: "The prince is just investigating. It's not as serious as you say. Just cooperate with him."

After a pause, the emperor asked again: "Didn't Chu Ning investigate with the prince?"

The Second Prince shook his head: "Only the Crown Prince sent people to investigate this matter, and the Eighteenth Brother was not involved."

The emperor frowned.

What on earth is this kid Chu Ning doing?

I gave him half a month, and now five days have passed, and he has done nothing?

Is Chu Ning really helpless?

Five days were wasted like this!

The emperor became more and more angry the more he thought about it. He raised his eyebrows, glanced at everyone, and a look of displeasure appeared on his face.

"Since the prince has been investigating you for five days without any results, I guess this matter has nothing to do with you!"

"How about this, all of you will participate in this matter. Whoever finds the murderer who killed Princess Gaoping first will be rewarded handsomely!"

After all, he is his own son, and the matter is so urgent. One more person's participation means more strength. Besides, the prince is investigating them, so he needs to give them an answer.

Distributing this matter would not only inspire these people to find the murderer, but also prevent them from further conflict with the prince.

The princes, who were originally full of grievances, suddenly had their eyes lit up.

This is a good opportunity to make a contribution!

"Your Majesty is wise!" The princes kowtowed excitedly.

The emperor, however, waved his hand with a lack of interest and said, "Alright, you can leave now. If you find any clues, remember to discuss it with the Crown Prince and Chu Ning."

"Your son will take his leave!" The princes were eager to leave as soon as possible.

As for finding clues to tell the prince and Chu Ning?

Don't even think about it!

With such a good opportunity, of course I should take all the credit for myself.

After a while, the originally noisy scene suddenly became quiet.

The emperor looked at the backs of everyone leaving, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

"Shadow Guard!"

"I'm here!" The shadow guard appeared from the darkness in the hall.

The emperor frowned and asked, "What has Chu Ning been doing these five days?"

The shadow guard bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu has been secretly investigating the whereabouts of the Crown Prince and the other princes for the past five days.

In addition, Lord Ling, the Minister of Justice, is investigating the eight missing craftsmen from the Ministry of Works, but has not found any clues so far."

The emperor fell silent after hearing this.

Investigating the crown prince and the princes, does Chu Ning still suspect that someone among these people killed Princess Gaoping?

But I know very well the power of these people, it is simply impossible for them to achieve this level.

Even if these people have the ability to kill Princess Gaoping, do they really dare to do it?

Moreover, the prince has been investigating the other princes for five days, so even if there are any clues, he should have found them.

Could it be that Chu Ning is really helpless in this matter and is therefore deciding to resort to static tactics?

But this is not like Chu Ning's character. With that kid's temper, if he is framed, he will definitely fight back.

Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes and a strange look flashed across them.

Chu Ning hasn't made any move yet. Could he be thinking about finding a scapegoat?

Calculating the time, the news of Princess Gaoping's death should have reached the Great Zhou Dynasty two days ago. According to the distance, the Empress of the Great Zhou would also have sent someone to deliver the message.

Did Chu Ning want to wait for news about the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty and then find a scapegoat?