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

Hall of Valor.

The emperor's face was gloomy.

He was very angry about the report just made by Ling Haoran, the Minister of Justice.

I thought that the betrothal gift from Da Zhao was taken away by Chu Ning in order to destroy the marriage.

Unexpectedly, the Ministry of Justice has now discovered that the stolen betrothal gift was found in the Second Prince’s villa outside the city.

The unexpected result appeared at the most inappropriate time. Once it got out and Zhao Tianling knew about it, this marriage would probably be doomed.

Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't tell anyone about this. Wait until the marriage is successful before dealing with it."

Even if we want to punish the second prince, we must wait until the marriage is successful!

But Ling Haoran's face changed slightly when he heard this: "Your Majesty, the comments that were taken away were found by the Crown Prince and me together. Now the Crown Prince has gone to find the Second Prince."

As soon as these words came out, the emperor's face changed drastically and he stood up suddenly: "You..."

Before he finished his reprimand, the prince's voice rang out from outside the palace: "Father, I have something important to discuss with you."

Then, Zhao Tianling's voice came: "The Emperor of Great Chu must give me an explanation for what happened today."

The emperor's face suddenly turned ugly.

If Zhao Tianling didn't go to pick up Feng Mulan, could this marriage still be possible today?

While he was deep in thought, the second prince's voice came: "Father, I am innocent, innocent!"

The emperor's eyes were cold: "Come in and talk!"

Three people came in from outside the hall. The crown prince bowed and saluted, the second prince knelt directly on the ground, and Zhao Tianling was furious and stared at the emperor.

"Your son pays homage to His Majesty!" The Crown Prince and the Second Prince saluted at the same time.

The emperor glanced at the two of them and finally looked at the prince.

"Why did you get involved in the matter of Zhao State losing the betrothal gifts?" The emperor started directly to express his dissatisfaction.

Isn't this just looking for trouble?

It was a nice wedding, but things got out of control because you investigated the betrothal gifts.

Look at Zhao Tianling's appearance. If he doesn't give an explanation today, the marriage will definitely not take place.

The prince was stunned. He didn't expect that the emperor would actually come to hold him accountable.

Finding the betrothal gift is a good thing. I believe my father will not punish me.

The prince quickly explained: "Father, the Ministry of Justice received a report that someone attacked the Zhao State delegation and robbed the betrothal gifts. Lord Ling from the Ministry of Justice came to discuss this matter with me, so I sent someone to help investigate.

As the crown prince, how can I sit idly by and watch such a major event?"

This reason left the emperor speechless.

With a cold snort, he turned to look at the Second Prince and asked in a cold voice: "Tell me, why did the betrothal gift appear in your villa outside the city?"

The second prince immediately became anxious, and pleaded, "Father, I really don't know why the betrothal gifts appeared in the villa outside the city, but I promise that I did not send anyone to snatch the betrothal gifts from the State of Zhao.

This is a serious crime, and I am responsible for receiving the Crown Prince of Zhao. How could I do such a thing and put myself in a disadvantageous position? "

This explanation silenced the emperor.

Yes, Chu Ming clearly has the upper hand, so he just needs to focus on promoting the marriage and there is no need to snatch the betrothal gift from the State of Zhao.

What if things go wrong and Zhao Tianling gets angry and doesn't agree to the marriage? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

But at this time, Zhao Tianling's face was full of anger: "You robbed my betrothal gifts, and deliberately lent them to me, hoping that I would owe you a favor!

You play both the good guy and the bad guy, and you get all the benefits. You are so cunning!"

"Brother Zhao, this king..."

"enough!"

Zhao Tianling's eyes flashed with anger, and he interrupted in a high voice: "I don't want to hear your explanation!"

He turned to look at the emperor and said in a cold voice: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Great Chu, now that the evidence is conclusive, is this how you want to deal with him?"

"This……"

The emperor was in a dilemma.

If Chu Ming was punished, it would be tantamount to negating everything Chu Ming had done before, including the marriage that he had always supported.

But if there is no punishment, Zhao Tianling will definitely not let it go.

While thinking, Zhao Tianling sneered: "Your Chu State took the initiative to propose a marriage, but after I left, you occupied ten cities on the front line of our dynasty, and now you are snatching the betrothal gifts. It seems that you have no intention of marriage at all, but just want to delay time!

In this case, I formally inform you that this marriage cannot be concluded!

The feud between our two dynasties has been finalized. When I return to the court, I will join forces with the Great Yan Dynasty to attack the State of Chu!"

After saying that, Zhao Tianling turned around and left angrily.

The emperor's face changed drastically.

The most worrying thing happened.

We must not let Zhao Tianling go back like this, otherwise the State of Chu will face siege from the two dynasties.

Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes and a ruthless look flashed across his face: "Wait, I will give Zhao an explanation for this matter."

Zhao Tianling sneered: "Really? Then I'd like to see your sincerity. If you are sincere in repairing the relationship between the two dynasties, I am not incapable of maneuvering."

The implication is that as long as Great Chu severely punishes Chu Ming, Great Zhao will not send troops.

The emperor acted decisively and said in a cold voice: "Chu Ming, you have been ordered by the emperor, but instead of thinking about how to serve the court, you abused your power for personal gain, snatched Zhao's betrothal gifts, and played tricks on Zhao's prince!

Such audacity and presumptuousness cannot be justified without punishment, nor can it appease the public anger.

Immediately, you will be demoted to the rank of Shanyang County Prince, half of your fiefdom will be taken back, and you will be expelled from the capital. Without my permission, you will never be allowed to return!"

When these words were spoken, the Second Prince was stunned as if he had been struck by lightning. He stood there in a daze, like a wooden chicken.

The prince standing by was laughing secretly in his heart.

If he can never come back, then there is no way he can fight for the throne.

I really have to thank Chu Ning for this. If it weren't for Chu Ning's reminder, I would never have found such a good opportunity to take down the second one.

Looking at the second prince who was still in a daze, the crown prince said indifferently: "Second brother, why are you still standing there? Thank me quickly."

The second prince came to his senses with a pale face, and kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Father, I have worked hard over the years, even if I have no merits. You can't treat me like this.

Moreover, the matter has not been investigated yet, how can we prove that it was my son who sent people to rob the betrothal gifts? Just because the betrothal gifts are in my son's villa, can we conclude that it was my son who sent people to rob them? Isn't it possible that someone else framed me?"

The prince's face darkened. "You said that I was framing you? Humph, now that things have come to this, you still dare to bite back. You are simply hopeless!"

After saying that, he turned to look at the emperor and said, "Father, my second brother is so stubborn that he really can't stay in Kyoto any longer!"

A ruthless look flashed in the emperor's eyes: "Come here, take him away, I don't want to see him!"

Two imperial guards stepped forward and dragged the second prince out of the palace.

"Father, you can't treat me like this. You can't treat me like this."

Amid the second prince's shouting, he was dragged out, and it was also announced that he had no chance to compete for the throne.

Not being able to return to Kyoto City is the most severe punishment for the prince.

In order to calm Zhao Tianling's anger, the emperor had to make a choice.

"Prince Zhao, are you satisfied with this punishment?"

"His Majesty the Emperor of Chu is indeed sincere. I am very satisfied!"

"In this case, can the marriage proceed?"

The emperor doesn't want to give up and still wants to form an alliance!