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

Chu Ning came out of the Shen Mansion with a very satisfied look on his face.

Zhao Yu and Guan Yun looked at each other.

Is your highness so fast?

It took less than a cup of tea to get in and out.

But they didn't dare say this, and could only escort Chu Ning, who had a smile on his face, back home.

But this matter became a hot topic the next day.

But the next day, Shen Wanying accepted the shop that other princes gave to Chu Ning in the capacity of the fiancée of Prince Penglai.

As a result, rumors spread everywhere.

Some said that Chu Ning conquered Shen Wanying in bed last night!

Others think that Chu Ning lowered his posture and served Shen Wanying well. Although Shen Wanying is a talented woman, she secretly likes matters between men and women.

Some gossipers even spread the rumor that Chu Ning was gifted and it took him a full hour to come out of the Shen Mansion.

Various rumors added a bit of liveliness to the city of Kyoto, and everyone was talking about the marriage of Chu Ning and Shen Wanying.

Naturally, the emperor got the news of such a major event from the shadow guards.

After listening to the shadow guard's report, the emperor's mouth twitched.

Because of Chu Ning and the war on the front line, I haven't called for concubines recently. Chu Ning, on the other hand, is just living a carefree life.

As expected of him, he is my son. In terms of romanticism, he is quite like me in my youth!

However, this rumor is not credible!

The emperor stroked his beard and asked, "What really happened last night?"

The shadow guard answered truthfully: "Your Highness went in and came out in a cup of tea."

What?

It only takes a cup of tea?

This kid is no good!

However, it seems that you can't accomplish much in just a cup of tea, right?

Maybe he hasn't even taken off his clothes yet.

The emperor shook his head, somewhat disappointed.

I thought this kid had inherited my romantic nature.

"It seems that he had already convinced Shen Wanying last night!"

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Let him be. After all, those shops were given to him by his brothers. It is only right for him to take them back."

After a pause, the emperor seemed to think of something and asked, "By the way, I remember that Minister He went to the palace last night?"

The shadow guard immediately briefly recounted what happened in the palace last night, and then said seriously:

"Your Majesty, our people hiding in the Ministry of Works have sent us news that Lord He has summoned 3,000 craftsmen and is ready to be dispatched by Your Highness at any time.

In addition, many materials in the Ministry of Works were also shipped out. It seems that Lord He really wants to resolve the feud with His Royal Highness the Prince.

However, Lord He wants His Royal Highness to pay the craftsmen himself."

The emperor fell silent after hearing this.

What on earth is this brat Chu Ning trying to do?

Even if these three thousand craftsmen can forge a lot of bows and crossbows, how can these things turn the tide of the battle?

One hundred thousand versus three hundred thousand, such a huge gap in military strength, how can weapons make up for it?

But in the final analysis, Chu Ning did all this in order to have a chance to save his life on the front line.

Anyway, it doesn’t take much material to make a bow and crossbow, so we can just turn a blind eye to it.

Chu Ning is going to the front line to die, can't I allow him to make some bows and crossbows?

"Zhao Ming, there is no need to submit the memorial from the Ministry of Works today!"

If you don't want to care, then just turn a blind eye.

But Zhao Ming smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Majesty, after the court session, there were no memorials from the Ministry of Works."

The emperor was stunned.

What does He Peng mean?

You mobilized so many craftsmen and materials, but you didn't even report to me?

What? In your eyes, He Peng, don’t you need to report this matter to me?

Humph, if I don't teach you a lesson, do you think I don't know what your son has done?

The emperor narrowed his eyes and a cold look flashed across his face: "Zhao Ming, you go and convey the imperial decree in person. He Qingyun will be transferred to the position of captain of the city defense camp. He will be the one guarding the city gate from now on!

In addition, the Minister of Works has failed to educate his son properly, so he will be fined one year's salary!"

If you dare to let my son pay the craftsmen, I will deduct your salary.

Well, the annual salary of the Minister of Works is almost enough to pay the wages of three thousand craftsmen.

Soon, Zhao Ming passed on the emperor's oral order.

He Peng was stunned when he received the news.

For no reason, the emperor suspended his salary for a year.

"Damn you Chu Ning, I'm not done with you!"

He Peng was so angry that he could no longer bear it and immediately rode his horse to the East Palace without even taking the sedan chair.

"Your Highness, Chu Ning is going too far. You must stand up for me!"

Inside the palace, He Peng fell to his knees on the ground, crying.

"That Chu Ning is too much. I have already met all his demands, but he actually reported this to His Majesty. Now my son has been transferred to guard the city gate, and even I have been suspended from salary for a year!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the prince, who was copying scriptures, immediately became angry.

"Clap!"

The brush was brushed hard on the ground, and the ink spread along the ground, just like the murderous intent in the prince's heart continued to expand!

"Chu Ning, you are too presumptuous. Do you really think I will endure it forever?"

The prince's face was gloomy, and he said in a cold voice: "Come here, go to the palace and take back the warhorse I gave him, and tell him that I have another use for it!"

If you dare to attack my people, you are slapping me in the face!

This time, I must make Chu Ning understand that there will be a price to pay for going against me in Kyoto City.

Before, when Xiao Ming's entire family was wiped out, I did not take any action. That was only because of Xiao Ming's identity as an insider, so I could not step in.

But everyone knows that He Peng is my man. If I don’t step in after being played around by Chu Ning this time, won’t people think that I’m afraid of Chu Ning?

Since Chu Ning is so rude, there is no need for me to give him face. I will take back the gift first!

But the prince did not notice that at this moment, a sneer appeared on He Peng's face as he lowered his head.

"Your Highness, if you take back the warhorse, will Chu Ning break up with you?" He Peng pretended to be very scared.

The prince snorted coldly, "What are you afraid of? It's just a hundred war horses. Will the emperor blame me for this?"

"As for Chu Ning, he is just a scapegoat. Even if I break up with him, what can I do?"

He Peng's eyes lit up.

I've been waiting for you to say this, Prince!

"Your Highness is wise, but this time Chu Ning asked me to mobilize so many craftsmen. I'm afraid he has other intentions. I want to secretly let the craftsmen slack off and delay time!"

If Chu Ning dares to offend He Peng, he must pay the price even if he is a prince.

No matter how powerful the crossbow that Chu Ning wanted these craftsmen to make was, he didn't want Chu Ning to succeed.

But the prince raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "No, this matter has become a big deal. I'm sure the emperor has already known about it. If I do something about it, it will definitely make the emperor unhappy.

No matter what, Chu Ning went to the frontline for the sake of Da Chu, and we cannot create unnecessary complications in this matter."

He Peng was a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to go against the prince's wishes, so he could only say in a deep voice: "Your Highness is wise, I will go and take back the hundred war horses myself!"

Chu Ning, just wait, I will humiliate you severely in public!