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

The night breeze blows gently and the bright moon hangs high in the sky.

In the courtyard of the government office in Dunhuang City, everyone gathered together, toasting each other and making it very lively.

The retreat of the Great Zhou army dispelled the gloom in everyone's hearts, and they completely let themselves go at the celebration banquet.

Everyone ate big chunks of meat and drank wine from huge bowls, and the entire government office was filled with noise.

Even Chu Ning, the prince, was no exception and was toasted by officials from Dunhuang County.

Although the alcohol content of the wine was not high, Chu Ning drank too much and felt dizzy after half an hour.

Chu Ning sat down with his left hand on his waist and placed the wine glass in his right hand on the table.

Could it be that I have indulged myself too much today and can’t even drink anymore?

Thinking of the crazy hour he spent with the empress during the day, a playful look appeared on Chu Ning's face.

What a strong empress she was all her life, she even wanted to compete with this thing.

But my waist... really can't take it.

Looking at the officials lining up to toast, Chu Ning waved his hand and said with a smile: "My Lords, I am not very good at drinking and I have to go back to Kyoto tomorrow. This glass of wine is my toast to you all!

I hope that after I leave, Dunhuang County will become an important border town of Great Chu with the concerted efforts of all the adults!"

After saying that, Chu Ning signaled the maid beside him to fill up the glass, and then drank it all in one gulp.

A group of officials raised their glasses and said in unison: "We will do our best to serve the court."

Then, everyone picked up their glasses and drank them all.

Chu Ning nodded and said with a smile: "I believe in you gentlemen. It's getting late. I will take a rest first and you gentlemen can continue."

After saying that, Chu Ning turned and went towards the backyard of the government office.

Seeing this, Zhao Yu immediately put down the wine glass in his hand and was about to follow.

But Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "General Zhao, you will be stationed here for a period of time. Take this opportunity to get to know the masters."

"But your safety, Your Highness..."

"Don't worry, this is the Dunhuang County Government Office. Ordinary people can't get in, not to mention there are four guards."

Chu Ning sent Zhao Yu away and then went to the backyard under the escort of four guards.

Zhao Yu understood that Chu Ning wanted him to take the opportunity to build good relations with the officials of Dunhuang County. After all, stationing troops here would require the assistance of local officials in the dispatch of food and other things.

The officials also understood the meaning of Chu Ning's words and immediately toasted Zhao Yu.

Suddenly, the yard became lively again.

At this time, Chu Ning, escorted by four guards, came to the backyard.

On a spring night, the sky is dotted with stars and the night wind is slightly chilly.

The drunk Chu Ning was blown by the night wind, and the alcohol took effect, and his steps became bigger.

Seeing this, the guards nearby hurried forward to support him.

The guard in the courtyard was also a little nervous, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Does His Royal Highness the King of Chu need some sobering tea?"

Chu Ning, who had a headache, nodded and said, "Okay, make some hangover tea."

I have to go back tomorrow. According to my current condition, I will probably still have a headache when I wake up tomorrow. I might as well sober up now.

Back in the house, Chu Ning supported his head with both hands and kept rubbing his temples to relieve the pain caused by drinking.

Soon, the voice of the yamen runner came from outside the house: "Your Highness, the sobering tea is ready."

"come in!"

The door was opened, and the cold wind rushed in through the gap. The bailiff came in with a maid holding a teacup.

The maid came to Chu Ning respectfully, bent down and put the teacup on the ground: "Your Highness, please have some tea."

Chu Ning reached out to take the teacup and was about to drink it all, but he suddenly noticed from the corner of his eye that he seemed to have never seen this maid before.

The teacup that was about to reach his mouth suddenly stopped. Chu Ning looked at the maid in front of him and asked, "Why isn't it Xiaolan, the maid that Lord Cai arranged for me?"

At this time, the maid whispered, "Tonight's celebration banquet, Xiaolan was transferred to the front yard to help. I was originally serving dishes in the front yard, but was temporarily called by Captain Wang to serve His Highness."

The man called Captain Wang stepped forward and saluted, saying with a wry smile, "Your Highness, there are too many people in the front yard, and I really couldn't find Xiaolan, so I just found a maid."

"I see."

Chu Ning nodded slightly, picked up the teacup and was about to drink it.

But at this moment, Chu Ning suddenly realized that the two men were staring at the teacup in his hand.

Ok?

What's going on with these two people?

Chu Ning frowned, suddenly put down the teacup in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "This king suddenly remembered that General Wu of the Great Zhou Dynasty rode away my warhorse, and this king must find a way to get that warhorse back!

Captain Wang, go and call General Zhao over!"

After saying this, Captain Wang hesitated for a moment.

At this time, the maid carefully advised: "Your Highness, you should drink the sobering tea first. The medicinal properties will be greatly reduced if it gets cold."

It would have been fine if he hadn't said this. Once he said this, Chu Ning became even more certain that there was something wrong with this sobering tea.

Chu Ning placed the sobering tea on the table, with an unhappy look on his face: "Why, are you teaching me how to do things?"

The maid's face changed slightly, and she quickly knelt on the ground: "That's not what I meant. I am doing this for the good of Your Highness."

Captain Wang smiled and advised, "Your Highness, she doesn't know the rules. You should not argue with her, but this hangover tea must be drunk while it's hot."

Chu Ning's face darkened: "Humph, I won't drink it!"

After saying that, Chu Ning picked up the sobering tea and threw it hard on the ground.

"Clang~"

As the teacup was smashed, the guards outside were also alarmed and asked hurriedly, "Your Highness, what happened?"

Captain Wang and the maid looked at each other, nodded, and suddenly rushed towards Chu Ning!

"There are assassins!"

Chu Ning was prepared and shouted the moment the guard's voice sounded outside the house.

Immediately, Captain Wang drew the sword from his waist and chopped it down fiercely!

Chu Ning slapped the table with his right hand, using the force to step back and avoid the fatal knife.

Unexpectedly, the maid's eyes turned cold, and she stomped one foot on the ground, turning into a shadow and rushing over.

Chu Ning had no way to avoid the swift palm strike, so he could only steel himself and cross his hands over his chest to block it.

"Snapped!"

The maid slapped Chu Ning's arms with such force that Chu Ning flew backwards and hit the pillar beside him.

The huge impact force made Chu Ning feel his body lighten. Then, the intense pain made Chu Ning's throat feel sweet, and he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wow".

My vision started to blur at this moment.

The two men in front of him were holding knives in one hand with ferocious faces, and the other one was clenching his fists, cold as ice, like killer gods from hell.

"Don't hurt Your Highness!"

At this moment, the guards outside arrived and immediately drew their swords and rushed over.

Captain Wang's face darkened: "I'll stop them, you kill Chu Ning!"

Without saying a word, the maid flipped her right hand, and a dagger flashed with cold light, stabbing towards Chu Ning fiercely.

Chu Ning endured the blurred vision and tried his best to hide to the side.

But as his vision shook, Chu Ning felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Then the maid kicked Chu Ning on the shoulder, and Chu Ning flew backwards.

"boom!"

Chu Ning fell heavily to the ground, unable to hold on any longer, and lost consciousness, his life or death unknown!