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

After hearing what the emperor said, the prince was completely stunned.

He paid so many treasures and one million taels of silver, and even asked the Crown Princess to find Chu Ning, but in the end this was the result.

He can't accept it!

"Father!"

The prince stood up with an indignant look on his face and said in a deep voice: "I think..."

"Prince, what do you want to say?"

The emperor interrupted the prince coldly before he could finish his words: "Why, are you questioning my decision?"

How could the emperor, whose words were law, allow the prince to oppose his decision in public?

He did not give the prince any chance to explain himself, leaving him speechless.

"I have no intention of questioning you."

The prince sensed the coldness in the emperor's tone and quickly explained, "I just think that going to Zhao for a while will not have any impact on the court."

"Besides, I don't have to go there myself. I can send someone to do it for me!"

All in all, the prince just didn't want to miss this opportunity.

This made the Seventh Prince very angry.

The emperor had clearly given the order, but the prince actually stood up to oppose it.

The prince's opposition was simply an attempt to squeeze him out!

How could he give up a state that was already within his grasp?

Thinking of this, the Seventh Prince quickly stepped forward and said in a cold voice: "Brother Crown Prince, since the Emperor has made a decision, you don't need to say anything more!

Besides, this trip to Zhao State to distribute fiefs is of great importance, and the prince is needed to calm the people of Zhao State. If someone else were to do it, I'm afraid it would be difficult to achieve the result that my father wants."

How could the Crown Prince not know what the Seventh Prince meant? It was obvious that he wanted to stop him!

With a cold look in his eyes, the Crown Prince stared at the Seventh Prince with a threatening look on his face, and said fiercely: "Seventh brother, do you know who you are talking to?"

The Seventh Prince snorted coldly: "Brother Crown Prince, you are against Father, but have you ever thought about how Father feels? I am only speaking for Father."

Do you want to suppress him by using your status as the crown prince?

Couldn't he suppress it in the name of the emperor?

They are all princes. Who is afraid of whom in front of the emperor?

What's more, he is on the side of the emperor.

When the Crown Prince saw that the Seventh Prince dared to contradict him in public, he felt humiliated and immediately became furious and was about to scold him.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the emperor suddenly frowned and said, "Alright, today is the Lantern Festival, I don't want you to quarrel over trivial matters."

Sensing that the emperor was angry, the queen immediately tried to smooth things over: "Prince, you have ruined your father's mood. Why don't you apologize to your father?"

Although he was extremely reluctant, the prince did not dare to disobey his mother's order, so he had to bow and say, "Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely right. I was wrong, please forgive me, father."

The emperor then showed a satisfied look: "Alright, this matter ends here. Everyone, take your seats. Come, fill Chu Ning's glass of wine."

The emperor was not satisfied with the few drinks he had just had and wanted to have a few more.

Although he doesn't care much about his appearance, it has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin, and he also hopes that he can maintain his current appearance.

At a command, the princes and ministers took their seats one after another. As the wine was poured into the glasses, the aroma of wine wafted through the hall.

After learning about the effects of this wine, the officials and their families on the scene became excited and started drinking it.

There were even alcoholics who drank many glasses in succession and passed out on the spot.

The banquet lasted for two hours and it was already midnight.

Chu Ning took Shen Wanying, who had drunk a few glasses of wine and had a red face, out of the palace and asked with a smile:

"Do you still have the energy to go shopping at the Flower Street?"

Shen Wanying smiled slightly: "Of course, you promised me that you would go to guess the riddle tonight!"

Chu Ning laughed loudly: "If you lose, you must satisfy my request tonight."

When she heard the word "request", Shen Wanying's face suddenly turned red.

Thinking of that rude request, she couldn't help but reach out and punch Chu Ning a few times.

"Hmph, wait until you beat me!" Shen Wanying looked proud.

Chu Ning grinned: "It seems that the most talented woman in Great Chu doesn't have the confidence to defeat me~"

This aroused Shen Wanying's competitive spirit. She wrinkled her nose and snorted coldly, "Who said I don't have confidence? If you agree, then agree. I don't believe you can beat me!"

Chu Ning laughed loudly: "Let's go to the Flower Street!"

At a command, Ran Ming and the palace guards escorted the carriage to Huajie.

At the same time, the crown prince blocked the seventh prince's way out of the palace.

The Seventh Prince looked at the Crown Prince in front of him. Instead of being nervous, he said with a mocking look on his face:

"Why did you block my way, my brother the Crown Prince?"

"Oh, I get it. Brother Crown Prince must be angry, right? What a pity, you are not among those going to Zhao State, hahahaha!"

The Seventh Prince became more and more excited as he spoke and laughed without restraint.

The prince, who was already angry, immediately became furious. He clenched his hands suddenly, and his whole body burst into a burst of momentum, and shouted angrily:

"How dare you be so rude to me!"

I originally wanted to come here and have a good discussion with the Seventh Prince, or even give him some benefits so that he would give up this position.

I didn't expect the Seventh Prince to be so arrogant and mock me as soon as we met.

As the crown prince, how can I allow the Seventh Prince to be so arrogant in the palace!

But the Seventh Prince, relying on the fact that he was about to go to the State of Zhao, was not afraid of the Crown Prince's authority at all. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and mocked:

"Why, Prince Brother, do you still want to beat me?"

"Come on, come on, hit me, hit me, hit me if you can!"

As the Seventh Prince spoke, he moved his face closer.

The prince was so angry at the humiliating look that he trembled all over. He suddenly raised his right hand and slapped the man.

The Seventh Prince's face changed. He didn't expect that the Crown Prince would really dare to fight!

He immediately roared, turned around and avoided the slap from the prince.

As a prince, the Seventh Prince received royal education since childhood and was also skilled in martial arts.

"Well, you dare to hit me!" The seventh prince had a gloomy face and stared at the prince.

"I will beat you tonight!"

The prince, who was already furious, roared angrily and punched out with both fists, heading straight for the seventh prince's face.

"Do you really think that I am afraid of you?"

The seventh prince was furious. He turned around and went to meet him.

The two immediately got into a fight.

Both were princes, received the same education since childhood, and their martial arts skills were almost the same.

After fighting for more than thirty rounds, both sides kicked each other on the shoulder before they separated.

Their fight also attracted the attention of the Imperial Guards, and many of them had arrived at the scene.

But seeing that it was the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince who were taking action, the Imperial Guards dared not do anything.

"Go and report to His Majesty!" the leading captain shouted.

The Crown Prince frowned upon hearing this and said, "Stop, I am just sparring with my seventh brother. Why do you need to alarm my father?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the Seventh Prince coldly and asked, "Seventh Brother, am I right?"

The Seventh Prince sneered, glared at the Crown Prince fiercely, and without saying a word, turned around and left.

The prince stared at the seventh prince's back, a hint of murderous intent flashing through his mind.

At the same time, a thought came to my mind.

If the seventh prince died, wouldn’t the spot be vacant?