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

"What? Father asked Chu Ning to receive envoys from other countries?"

East Palace.

The prince roared, "This damn bastard actually stole my job!"

"Bang!" The exquisite vase was smashed to the ground, and the debris was scattered all over the ground.

As a confidant, the Minister of Industry, He Peng, looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Prince, calm down. Be careful that there are ears behind the wall."

A hint of doubt flashed across the prince's eyes: "What does Lord He mean by this?"

"Your Highness, think about it, originally this matter was yours, why did His Majesty suddenly give it to the Prince of Penglai this time?"

He Peng explained carefully, "I think that on the one hand, Your Majesty wants to make up for the guilt in his heart, after all, Chu Ning has to go to the front line.

On the other hand, this is Chu Ning's engagement party, so it is most appropriate for him to host it.

Finally, Prince, you have been confined by His Majesty to copy scriptures here, so it is not appropriate to let you go at this moment."

After hearing these three reasons, the angry prince calmed down a lot instantly.

The anger on his face had mostly disappeared, but the prince was still somewhat unwilling.

"Humph, if this gets out, I will definitely become a laughing stock!"

A ruthless look flashed in the prince's eyes: "No, we must not let Chu Ning accomplish this so easily. What I told you to do last time is now in use.

Send someone to tell her about Chu Ning's reception right away. I believe she won't mind showing this eighteenth brother of mine a little color!"

He Peng felt secretly bitter.

After several confrontations, he already knew how powerful Chu Ning was and didn't want to be Chu Ning's enemy at all.

However, as the prince's confidant, he had to act according to the prince's orders.

Although he really wanted to persuade him, he swallowed his words when he saw the prince's cold eyes!

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will pass the message on right away!" He Peng responded and went down to make the arrangements.

For the next two days, the city of Kyoto was very quiet. As for the fact that those young masters had been cheated of their money by Chu Ning, the emperor had issued a gag order and no one was allowed to mention it.

Chu Ning has been going back and forth between the blacksmith shop and the military camp these past two days, inspecting the progress of forging weapons and practicing riding skills.

As for receiving envoys from other countries, he only met with the Minister of Rites once and left all matters to him to arrange. He just waited for the envoys from other countries to arrive and then appeared at the city gate to welcome them.

Fortunately, the Minister of Rites Wang Wenguang also knew that Chu Ning was unreliable, so he did everything himself.

It was not until two days later that he notified Chu Ning and asked him to welcome the envoy together at the city gate.

Over the past three days, envoys from four dynasties have arrived.

It was from Wang Wenguang that Chu Ning learned about the overall situation in the world.

Currently, the world is divided into nine parts. In addition to the Chu State, there are eight other dynasties, namely: Zhao, Yan, Han, Qin, Tang, Jin, Wei, and Zhou!

Zhao and Chu were neighbors, and the two sides fought wars every year, and their relationship was the worst.

Qin, Zhou and Wei were far away from Great Chu, and the relationship between the two sides was relatively good.

Now that the envoys from the four major dynasties of Yan, Han, Tang and Qin have arrived, only the envoys from the four major dynasties of Zhao, Jin, Wei and Zhou are left.

Today, the people who came were none other than their mortal enemy, the Great Zhao envoys.

At the city gate, officials from the Ministry of Rites lined up in an orderly manner and were waiting, with Prince Chu Ning leading the way.

Next to Chu Ning was an old man with a long beard, about fifty years old. Although he was thin, he always had a smile on his face.

This person is none other than the Minister of Rites Wang Wenguang!

The crowd waited from morning until almost noon. The scorching heat made many officials sweat profusely. Even some older officials could hardly bear it and their legs were trembling.

Even Wang Wenguang himself could not stand the high temperature at the moment and he kept wiping the sweat from his face with his sleeves.

This scene made He Qingyun, who was guarding the city gate, sneer.

You, Chu Ning, have come to this day!

This guy made me come here to guard the city gate every day. This time, I will finally let him taste the feeling of guarding the city gate!

Chu Ning was also very hot. He wiped the sweat off his face and frowned, "Lord Wang, your information is accurate. Why haven't they arrived yet?"

Wang Wenguang smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, I received news that the other party would come here in the morning. I don't know why he hasn't arrived yet at noon."

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, and a cold look flashed across his face: "The people of Da Zhao are really rude. Since they are late, we will not play with them!

Pass the word down, everyone find some shade to cool off!"

As soon as these words came out, Wang Wenguang's face changed drastically, and he quickly shouted: "Your Highness, this is absolutely impossible. If they suddenly show up while we are resting, then it will be our fault for not hosting them well enough."

Chu Ning glanced at the diligent Minister of Rites and said calmly, "Lord Wang, you are already old. If you continue to be exposed to the sun like this, you will die!"

"Can……"

"Okay, if anything happens, I will take care of it!"

Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Everyone, take a break!"

The Zhao delegation only wanted to give them a warning, how could they be fooled?

After all, they are a hostile dynasty, and they were the ones who were rude first, so why can't I take a rest?

It’s so sunny here, whoever wants to stand can stand, but he won’t stand!

Wang Wenguang had no choice but to signal the officials from the Ministry of Rites to do as they were told.

What else could he do if he didn't do as he was told? He could hardly hold on any longer.

Soon, everyone found a shady spot at the city gate to rest.

Chu Ning also ordered people to fetch a lot of water. The officials who were almost unable to hold on got a chance to catch their breath, and their complexion gradually improved.

But just when they had rested for less than three incense sticks of time, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the city.

Then, the guards on the city wall came to report: "Your Highness, there is a team coming from a distance. Judging from the flag, it should be from the Great Zhao!"

Wang Wenguang's face changed slightly: "Quick...quickly stand up. If the people of Da Zhao saw us like this, they would definitely laugh at us for being rude."

However, Chu Ning chuckled and said, "Master Wang, there is no need to be so nervous. I can handle them alone. You all sit here and don't move!"

After saying this, Chu Ning stood up and walked towards the city gate, and Zhao Yu and Guan Yun immediately followed behind him.

A moment later, the sound of horse hooves in the distance approached, and in the flying dust, a group of soldiers appeared in front of everyone.

The other party was wearing black armor, holding a spear, and exuding a murderous aura. Just by looking at him from a distance, Chu Ning felt a terrifying aura enveloping him!

The team of soldiers rushed to the outside of the city wall on horseback, and then suddenly split to the left and right.

Then, a rider slowly emerged from the middle of the team.

The person was tall, with her long black hair braided into many small braids casually draped behind her back and shoulders. She was wearing a close-fitting leather armor that revealed her slender waist, and a short skirt on her lower body. Her pair of long wheat-colored legs were perfectly displayed in front of everyone.

It’s actually a woman?

Chu Ning looked up along the long legs and found that the other person had a delicate and charming face and a pair of big eyes that revealed a cunning look.

"Have you seen enough?"

The woman pointed the reins in her hand at the official from the Ministry of Rites behind Chu Ning and sneered, "Is this how you treat guests in the Great Chu?"

"This princess was only delayed for half a day on the road, but you couldn't even wait for that little bit of time. No wonder your frontline soldiers were defeated one after another!"

The first words he spoke were provocative!

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes.

This woman has bad intentions!