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

There was total silence in the Yingwu Hall.

The emperor looked at Chu Ning's departing back and was in a dilemma.

It was obvious that the punishment just now on Chu Ning did not satisfy Zhao Tianling.

What's more, Chu Ning was unwilling to make compensation, which made the matter even more difficult to handle.

In addition, Chu Ning publicly stated that he did not support the marriage, which made the matter more complicated.

Perhaps in Zhao Tianling's opinion, Chu Ning just didn't want the two dynasties to have an alliance, so he deliberately killed all the Zhao cavalry!

If Zhao Tianling is not given a satisfactory answer to this matter, the marriage will be difficult.

However, it would be obviously inappropriate to punish Chu Ning again at this moment.

Not to mention that Chu Ning's actions today greatly increased the prestige of the Chu State, just based on Chu Ning's character, he would never compromise.

What's more, Chu Ning has the refined salt in his hands. Once Chu Ning is forced into a corner, who can guarantee that this guy will not cut off the supply of refined salt again?

Furthermore, Chu Ning had already been punished, so it would be inappropriate to continue punishing him.

But the Crown Prince of Zhao has to give an explanation.

What a dilemma!

After a moment's silence, the emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "I have heard about what happened today. It was you and Chu Ning who agreed to fight on your own. In this case, the loss of troops is inevitable."

Zhao Tianling sneered: "In this case, just pretend that I have never been here. Forget about this marriage. I will go back and mobilize troops to attack your Great Chu!"

After saying this, Zhao Tianling turned around and left.

Such a resolute attitude made the emperor's face change. If a war really breaks out, the Great Yan Dynasty will definitely send troops.

"and many more!"

The emperor stood up quickly and said solemnly, "I didn't say that I would not give an explanation to the Great Zhao. Tell me, what do you want to do?"

In order to make the marriage successful, you have to pay a price.

Compared with facing the siege of the two dynasties, he would rather pay some price to stabilize the State of Zhao.

A sneer appeared on Zhao Tianling's lips, but he turned around and put on an indifferent look: "It's very simple. If you return the ten cities on the front line to my dynasty, I will not pursue today's matter anymore, and we can continue the marriage. You and I will be together forever!"

The emperor hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "Okay, I promise to return the ten cities to Da Zhao, but only after the marriage!"

Zhao Tianling sneered in his heart, but on the surface he looked indifferent: "In that case, rest for two days, and bring Princess Mingyue back to the court after three days!"

After saying this, Zhao Tianling bowed to the emperor, then turned and left.

As soon as this person left, the Second Prince said solemnly, "Father, I'm afraid my Eighteenth Brother will not be happy if we hand over the ten cities on the front line."

"unwilling?"

The emperor sneered: "The Bingzhou troops are also my troops. Do they dare to disobey my order if I ask them to hand over the city?"

The second prince frowned: "But what about my eighteenth brother..."

The emperor narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice: "There is no need to let him know about this. Tell him after everything is settled.

Besides, I have already told him not to interfere in the affairs of the court and to focus on preparing for the imperial examination. This matter was personally decided by him, so he will definitely pay attention to it. "

That's it!

Father is deliberately trying to divert Chu Ning's attention.

"Father is wise!"

"Okay, you don't need to flatter me. Zhao Tianling still needs you to keep things stable. It will only take three days for this to succeed. No accidents can happen."

"I understand!" The second prince was delighted. He returned the gold medal and then turned around and left.

With such a good opportunity, of course I have to establish a good relationship with Zhao Tianling. Once the marriage is successful, I will be a hero of the Great Chu.

But what the second prince didn't know was that at this moment the emperor was staring coldly at his departing back.

The second brother had bad intentions because he had the gold medal but didn't use it and deliberately waited for Chu Ning to kill the Zhao cavalry.

However, Chu Ning really went too far this time. He actually killed so many people. It would be unreasonable not to teach him a lesson.

However, this marriage must not be affected by the capture of the front-line city and the killing of Zhao cavalry.

I don't know if this matter can be hidden from Chu Ning. Once Chu Ning knows that the marriage is progressing so quickly, he might interfere.

Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes and shouted, "Shadow Guard!"

"Your Majesty!" The elusive shadow guard appeared in the hall from nowhere.

The emperor said indifferently: "You have been keeping an eye on Chu Ning for the past three days. I know everything he does!

In addition, no one is allowed to approach Princess Mingyue, and no one is allowed to tell her about the marriage in three days!"

"I understand!" The shadow guard responded and immediately went down to make arrangements.

As long as Chu Ning doesn't know what will happen three days later and Feng Mulan doesn't see anyone, this will succeed.

The emperor raised his lips slightly, very satisfied with his plan.

Anyway, those ten cities on the front line originally belonged to Zhao State. Even if they were returned, it would not be a big deal for Chu State.

At this moment, Chu Ning, who was unaware that he was being plotted against, was riding a horse with Ran Ming and others back to the palace.

On the way, Ran Ming seemed to be hesitant to speak, looking hesitant.

Chu Ning rarely saw his expression like this, and couldn't help but laugh: "If you have something to say, just say it. Why do you have to act like a woman?"

Ran Ming touched his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Highness, we could have killed all the remaining dozen guys just now, why did we spare their lives?"

Although they won a great victory in the street battle, they only had a dozen people left to completely annihilate the Zhao cavalry, and Ran Ming was very upset about this.

Chu Ning glanced at him, with a hint of amusement on his face: "These people can be killed or not, keeping them can also publicize what happened today.

Besides, if Zhao Tianling comes here for the marriage alliance this time without help, there won’t even be anyone to welcome the bride.”

Ran Ming was stunned, and suddenly felt that his brain was not enough, so he quickly asked:

"Your Highness, didn't you say that you would never let Princess Mingyue marry him?"

Chu Ning rolled his eyes at Ran Ming and said, "Of course I won't let Feng Mulan marry him, but some things can only be done in secret. Besides, keeping those people is useful to me, so there's no need to kill them!"

After a pause, Chu Ning suddenly asked, "Are our people almost at the designated location?"

Ran Ming nodded: "According to the distance, our people should have arrived, but I don't understand, Your Highness, why did you send the White Horse Cavalry to ambush there?"

If there were more White Horse Cavalry today, the remaining dozen or so Zhao cavalry would definitely not survive.

Ran Ming was quite dissatisfied with this.

Chu Ning smiled mysteriously and said, "The Crown Prince of Zhao came here for marriage and brought a lot of betrothal gifts. These things are very valuable!

Because ten cities on the front line were occupied, Zhao Tianling left the team and arrived first with three hundred people, leaving the team transporting the betrothal gifts behind.

Calculating the time, these people will arrive in Kyoto in three days!"

Ran Ming's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty, do you want to take these things back?"

"What did you take back?"

Chu Ning glared at him and sneered, "The Zhao crown prince's betrothal gift was just lost along the way, do you understand?"

"Yes, they lost it!"

Ran Ming chuckled and said, "Without the betrothal gift, this marriage will definitely fail."