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

East Palace, backyard.

The prince, who was unhappy about what happened in the morning court, was enjoying the service of his concubine.

Suddenly, the eunuch's voice came from outside the room: "Your Highness, Lord Ling wants to see you."

The prince, who was at the critical moment, widened his eyes and let out a breath.

"Humph, why come to me at this time when there are no other options?"

The prince snorted coldly, a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

The concubine took the opportunity to hug him and said with an unhappy look on her face: "This Lord Ling is really something. He relies on being your father-in-law to be so rude. Your Highness should not go to see him."

But the prince's face changed when he heard this. He pushed the concubine away and gave her a fierce look: "It's not your turn to take care of my affairs."

The concubine was startled, not caring that she was naked, and immediately got off the bed and knelt on the ground: "Your Highness, please forgive me."

As the prince put on his clothes, he said coldly: "This is the only time, it won't happen again!"

After saying that, he tidied his clothes, then stood up and walked out.

East Palace Hall.

Ling Haoran stood in the hall with a worried look on his face.

The prince came out of the side hall and asked without waiting for Ling Haoran to salute, "Lord Ling, what is the important matter that has you come to see me so anxiously?"

He knew Ling Haoran very well, and he would never bother him unless it was a big deal.

Ling Haoran bowed and saluted: "Your Highness, the King of Chu just tortured Yang Yuntao."

As soon as these words came out, the prince's face darkened: "Tell me in detail!"

Although he did not help Yang Yuntao in the court, Yang Yuntao was still his confidant no matter what, and he could not sit idly by.

When the prince heard that Yang Yuntao was being tortured, his heart suddenly rose to his throat.

Although he did not participate in the leak of information, Yang Yuntao knew a lot about the Eastern Palace. If Yang Yuntao could not bear it and told the affairs of the Eastern Palace, it would be extremely disadvantageous to him.

Fortunately, as Ling Haoran told his story, the prince finally felt relieved when he learned that Yang Yuntao had not said anything.

"Since Yang Yuntao didn't say anything, why are you so nervous?"

The prince was puzzled and stared at Ling Haoran in surprise.

"Alas, Your Highness, you also know the character of the King of Chu. He will definitely carry out what he decides to do."

Ling Haoran patiently explained: "Although Yang Yuntao didn't say anything, we don't know what method the King of Chu will use to deal with him next."

"And from the look on King Chu's face just now, it seems that he is confident of victory in this matter. Perhaps he has already thought of a way to get Yang Yuntao to speak."

These words shocked the prince.

Having dealt with Chu Ning for two years, he certainly knew Chu Ning's personality very well.

"Makes sense!"

The prince paced back and forth with a gloomy face: "In this case, what do you think I should do next?"

Ling Haoran was silent for a moment, then frowned and said, "If Your Highness was not involved in that incident, it would be best to find a way to clear your relationship with Yang Yuntao."

This is to make the prince abandon Yang Yuntao!

How could a smart prince not understand the meaning of Ling Haoran's words?

But losing a fourth-rank official would not only damage the prince's power, but would also make other people who depended on him feel disheartened.

For a moment, the prince hesitated.

Seeing that the prince remained silent, Ling Haoran took two steps forward and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness the Prince of Chu is determined. This matter will definitely be investigated thoroughly. The prince cannot be implicated by Yang Yuntao!"

"Besides, his performance today was not satisfactory. Keeping him here will not do much good for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The last sentence reminded the prince of Yang Yuntao's spineless appearance during the morning court session.

Moreover, he did not choose to help during the morning court session, which must have made Yang Yuntao resentful.

There is no point in keeping such a person!

Thinking of this, the prince's heart hardened, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "Father-in-law, what you said makes sense!"

"Come here, notify Lord He immediately and have him take over Yang Yuntao's work, and transfer all the people who were in contact with Yang Yuntao before."

In a word, he had to completely cut off his relationship with Yang Yuntao and not get involved in the leak.

Ling Haoran breathed a sigh of relief and saluted: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise!"

The prince finally listened to him for once and made preparations in advance!

If Yang Yuntao can escape the disaster in the end, everyone will be happy.

If Yang Yuntao cannot escape this disaster, then let him fend for himself and not affect the East Palace.

While deep in thought, the prince glanced at the sky outside and said with a smile, "It's getting late, father-in-law, please stay and have dinner with me."

Ling Haoran shook his head: "The Ministry of Justice still has things to do, so I'll take my leave."

Having said that, he turned and left.

The prince looked at Ling Haoran's departing back, a sinister look appearing on his face.

I wanted to use this opportunity to treat Ling Haoran to a banquet, and also have Ling Feiyan accompany him to mend the rift between them.

But Ling Haoran refused, so he had no reason to look for Ling Feiyan.

"Hmph, you don't know how to appreciate my kindness!" The prince snorted coldly and turned to look for the concubine.

At the same time, Yang Mansion.

Yang Yuntao, who was severely beaten with ten sticks, lay on the bed, wailing.

"Damn it Chu Ning, just wait for me, just wait for me!"

Being beaten in public today was a great humiliation. He swore that he would repay Chu Ning a thousandfold in the future.

But because he spoke too loudly, it pulled the injury behind him and made him grimaced in pain.

"hiss……"

The pain made Yang Yuntao gasp, and his hatred for Chu Ning increased.

Just then, the voice of the housekeeper He Qing was heard outside the house.

"Sir, I have prepared the medicine for you according to the doctor's prescription."

When Yang Yuntao heard He Qing's voice, he narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Bring it in!"

He Qing carried a bowl of medicine and walked into the house carefully.

"My lord, it's time to take your medicine."

Yang Yuntao glanced at him coldly: "Chu Ning asked you to go to the Ministry of Justice, how did you respond?"

He Qing's expression changed slightly, but he quickly replied: "Sir, no matter how the King of Chu asks, we will insist that we don't know."

After a pause, he continued, "The King of Chu even called me to the back hall alone, but I still didn't say anything."

"Oh? He asked you to go to the back hall alone?"

Yang Yuntao's eyes turned cold, and a hint of coldness flashed across them: "You didn't say anything, and he let you come back so easily?"

He Qing was stunned: "Yes, the King of Chu may think that there is no evidence, so he asked me to wait and come back."

But to Yang Yuntao, these words did not make the same sense.

But he didn't say anything, instead he said calmly: "Put down the medicine and go call Wu Da."

Wu Da is one of the guards in Yang Mansion.

Although He Qing didn't understand what was going on, he still responded and did as he was told.

A moment later, the burly Wu Da came into the room and said, "Hello, sir."

"Did He Qing meet the King of Chu alone?" Yang Yuntao asked coldly.

Wu Da nodded: "Yes, we were in the lobby at the time, and only the butler went to the back hall."

A hint of murderous intent flashed across Yang Yuntao's eyes: "Go check He Qing right away. Oh, and check his family as well!"

He felt that Chu Ning would not easily allow anyone from his house to come back.

Unless Chu Ning deliberately let this group of people come back!