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

Zhao Feiyan did not choose to pursue the matter further. After the emperor agreed to allow Chu Ning to negotiate and attend the engagement banquet, she took the initiative to leave.

The prince also felt embarrassed to stay, so he left on the pretext of settling Zhao Feiyan.

For a moment, the emperor and Chu Ning were the only ones left in the hall.

The emperor glanced at Chu Ning and said calmly, "You are really brave. Have you ever thought about how our dynasty would respond if the other party attacked us at the front line?"

Everyone was here just now, so some things were not suitable to be said in front of Zhao Feiyan.

Now there are only two of them left, so of course I have to lead an army to hold them accountable!

However, Chu Ning chuckled when he heard this: "Father, the other side now has the advantage on the front line. If they wanted to take action, they would have already done it."

The emperor's eyes lit up: "Why do you think so?"

Chu Ning said calmly: "Having the upper hand but not taking action is not the style of the Zhao people. In addition, Zhao Feiyan took the initiative to mention peace talks this time, which must be to delay time.

If my prediction is correct, they will not be able to start a war in a short period of time, otherwise they would not use the opportunity of peace talks to delay time. "

Delaying time?

The emperor narrowed his eyes and a strange look flashed across them.

Logically speaking, it should be Da Chu that wants to delay time now!

What Chu Ning said does make some sense. It must be that the Great Zhao cannot launch the final siege in a short period of time.

Thinking of this, the emperor raised his lips slightly, revealing a hint of satisfaction: "If this is true, it will be a good thing for our Great Chu. But what do you think of this peace talk?"

Chu Ning chuckled: "Zhao Feiyan wants to delay time, and we also want to delay time, so let's just play a show with her.

Anyway, I come from the common people and don’t know much about peace talks, so I will just make trouble when the time comes.”

There is no way these talks will produce any results, so why not teach Zhao Feiyan a lesson!

Of course, this matter has to be informed to the cheap emperor in advance, otherwise who will be responsible if something goes wrong.

The emperor frowned and looked hesitant.

Chu Ning likes to do things recklessly. If he fails to know when to stop and completely offends Zhao Feiyan, it will be troublesome.

However, since the other party wants to delay time and his attitude is so arrogant, we have no choice but to teach him a lesson.

The emperor narrowed his eyes and nodded in agreement, "Well, since you have your own ideas, I will not interfere.

However, this peace talk is a major event for both countries after all, so let the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Works and officials from the Ministry of Rites participate together, so that you don’t become ignorant of some etiquette and become a laughing stock. "

"Your son obeys your order!" Chu Ning bowed and said, "If there is nothing else, your son will take his leave now."

The emperor was about to agree, but then he remembered that Chu Ning was about to get engaged.

"The Queen and I will attend the engagement banquet in two days."

"Ah... Father and the Queen are coming?" Chu Ning was a little surprised.

The emperor had a half-smile on his face: "Why, don't you want me and the queen to come?"

"This... this is not what I meant."

Chu Ning lowered his head, his eyes rolling, wondering in his heart why the other party wanted to attend his engagement party.

The emperor seemed to know Chu Ning's thoughts and said calmly, "You cheated many officials' families last time. I'm afraid they won't let it go. With me in charge of the engagement banquet, I'm sure they won't dare to do anything wrong."

Chu Ning was slightly startled.

It turns out that the emperor wanted to keep things under control!

At this moment, Chu Ning felt a little touched.

Although the emperor wanted him to go to the front line, he was not so ruthless as to ignore everything.

As an emperor, he could understand the other party's situation, and being able to do this was already the utmost he could do.

What's more, he brought the queen with him, which was considered to be giving himself enough face.

"Thank you, father!" Chu Ning bowed again.

"Okay, go back and prepare for the engagement party!"

The emperor waved his hand and said, "After the engagement banquet, you can negotiate with Zhao Feiyan!"

"I understand, son!" Chu Ning said and turned to leave.

The emperor stared at Chu Ning's departing back in a trance, and only withdrew his gaze when Chu Ning's figure disappeared from his sight.

"Zhao Ming, what do you think is the purpose of Zhao Feiyan's coming here?" The emperor turned to look at his confidant.

Zhao Ming's face straightened: "Your Majesty, this matter may not be as simple as it seems. We need spies to find out the situation in Zhao State and the front line before we can make a judgment."

The emperor nodded slightly, then shouted outside the palace: "Shadow Guard!"

"I'm here!" The shadow guard in black nightgown came into the hall quietly.

"You must immediately arrange for someone to investigate the purpose of Zhao Feiyan's visit to Beijing. In addition, the relationship between her and the Crown Prince must also be investigated!"

The shadow guard's heart trembled, and he immediately bowed and saluted: "I obey your command!"

Zhao Ming's face also changed slightly at this moment: "Your Majesty suspects the Crown Prince and the Tenth Princess of Da Chu..."

The emperor sneered: "He bypassed me and took the initiative to invite this woman. Who knows if they will reach a deal."

Zhao Ming was shocked, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and then he kept silent.

When it came to the prince, he didn't dare say much.

The emperor was lost in thought at this moment, but his sharp eyes flashed with a cold light from time to time, which made people shudder.

The hall fell silent, and after a long while a sigh was heard: "Prepare a generous gift for me, and prepare to attend Chu Ning's engagement party in two days!"

"Yes!" Zhao Ming responded and went down to select personally.

……

Penglai County Prince's Palace.

Chu Ning rode back with Zhao Yun.

At the gate of the mansion, there was a horse and a carriage parked, and Guan Yun was guarding the gate himself.

"Your Highness, the princess and Miss Feng are here!" Guan Yun immediately stepped forward and saluted when he saw Chu Ning coming back.

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows: "Why are they here? Forget it, let's go in first."

In the hall, Feng Mulan paced back and forth with excitement on her face, while Shen Wanying sat in the main seat with a calm face.

The two of them, one quiet and one active, seem to complement each other very well.

Chu Ning came in and was about to speak when Feng Mulan rushed over and asked, "I heard that you turned away Princess Zhao today and embarrassed her?"

Chu Ning touched his nose and smiled, "I didn't expect the news to spread so quickly. Even Miss Feng knows about it."

"Is that true?"

Feng Mulan's eyes lit up, and she patted Chu Ning on the shoulder with her right hand: "Well done! I've long been fed up with those people in Da Zhao, and today you've helped me vent my anger!"

Chu Ning grinned.

This slap really hurts.

If he hadn't been taking tonics and taking medicinal baths recently, which made his physical fitness stronger than before, this palm strike might have directly broken his bones.

"This is what I should do. But you two are not here just for this matter, right?"

Chu Ning skipped Feng Mulan and his eyes fell on Shen Wanying.

Shen Wanying nodded slightly: "The engagement banquet will be held in two days. The seats for the guests have been arranged. You still need to confirm this matter."

After saying that, she took out a list with their respective official positions and assigned places written on it.

Chu Ning took the list and glanced at it, then said with a smile: "I believe in your ability, and everything will be done according to your will!

However, the first two seats must be reserved, as my father and the queen will attend our engagement party."

Shen Wanying's face changed: "Your Majesty and the Queen are coming?"

Chu Ning nodded: "This is what my father just said to me."

Shen Wanying sighed: "In that case, I'm afraid we'll have to add a few more tables."

"Why?" Feng Mulan was puzzled: "It's just that there are His Majesty and the Queen. Just add two stools."

Shen Wanying shook her head: "Once this news spreads, all the princes, princes and princesses will participate."

Feng Mulan was stunned.

Chu Ning, on the other hand, touched his chin and smiled evilly: "In that case, I can receive many more gifts this time!

Come, immediately spread the news that my father and the queen will be attending my engagement party!"