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

"Congratulatory gift?"

Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of amusement: "As long as the gift has not been delivered to the Empress Dowager, it is not called a gift."

"Come, prepare a tent for this king."

He wants to take this thousand-year life.

This scared Deng Hongwen.

Although he usually doesn't show his joy, when he heard Chu Ning was thinking of taking the Thousand Years of Life, his face changed and he quickly persuaded him:

"Your Highness, if this plant cannot be delivered to the Han Dynasty, our purpose of coming here this time will be considered a failure. At that time, His Majesty will definitely hold us accountable."

In fact, as the Minister of Rites, Deng Hongwen was the most reluctant to see this Millennium Life Pill being taken by Chu Ning.

Although Chu Ning could be said to be his mentor and they had a good relationship, since it concerned national affairs, he had to give advice.

He was not worried about losing his official position, but was worried that Chu Ning's actions would attract the emperor's murderous intention.

Using the gifts without permission is not only a violation of the emperor's order, but also a heinous crime and a disrespect for others!

As an emperor with absolute dignity, it is impossible for him to allow anyone to challenge his majesty.

Once Chu Ning really takes this Millennium Life, the emperor will take the initiative to use this as an excuse to question Chu Ning without the other princes having to take action.

But Chu Ning was indifferent to this: "It's just a thousand-year-old ginseng. As long as you and I don't tell anyone, who would know that it was taken by me?"

"The gift from the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty can be replaced with other gifts. There is no need to limit it to this Millennium Life."

"As long as the matter is not leaked, how will the emperor know that I did not offer this thousand-year-old life?"

After saying that, without waiting for Deng Hongwen to speak, Chu Ning picked up the Rensheng and walked towards the tent not far away.

"This...sigh."

Deng Hongwen, who was always stern and serious, showed anxiety for the first time.

He even looked at Ran Ming standing beside him, frowned and said, "General Ran Ming, please persuade His Highness not to take this thousand-year-old ginseng."

But Ran Ming stared at him in surprise: "Master Deng, what's wrong with you today? Why do you keep persuading His Highness to give up this ginseng?"

"It's just a plant with a thousand-year life. Just eat it. What are you afraid of?"

Deng Hongwen's mouth twitched.

It would be better to let Ran Ming try to persuade her than to let him do so.

Shaking his head, Deng Hongwen turned and left.

He knew that it was impossible for him to persuade her.

At this time, Chu Ning had already come into the tent with the Thousand Years of Life.

"I will also indulge myself today!"

He grabbed the ginseng and took a bite.

Suddenly, a strange fragrance emanated, and a vast power spread throughout Chu Ning's body.

"It really works!"

Chu Ning's eyes lit up, and he continued to eat his food while sitting cross-legged to refine his skills.

As time went by, Chu Ning continued to refine the skills accumulated from thousands of years of life.

Soon, he felt his whole body was filled with strength, and the muscles in his arms were bulging.

"call!"

As the turbid air was exhaled, Chu Ning's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and two cold rays flashed by.

He clenched his fists and a crackling sound like frying beans was heard.

At this moment, Chu Ning felt that even a cow could not withstand his punch.

"Hahahaha, this thousand years of life really works!"

At this moment, Chu Ning's spirit reached its peak and he felt that he was able to recover.

With a flash of his body, Chu Ning rushed out of the tent.

Ran Ming, the guardian outside, was about to speak when Chu Ning laughed and said, "Come, fight with me for a few moves."

Then, a punch came!

Ran Ming was stunned at first, until the fist came in front of him, he reacted.

His Highness wants to challenge him to a duel.

Ran Ming, who always liked practicing martial arts, grinned, and without dodging, he punched forward.

"boom!"

The two men's fists collided, Ran Ming stood firm, but Chu Ning was blown away.

After landing, he took several steps back before stopping.

Chu Ning, who was originally full of confidence, twitched his mouth and felt frustrated.

"How much force did you use?" Chu Ning couldn't help but ask.

Ran Ming chuckled and stretched out his right hand: "I only used half of my strength."

What a pervert!

Chu Ning rolled his eyes: "Forget it, I'm suddenly a little tired."

"do not!"

Ran Ming suddenly became anxious and rushed forward: "Your Highness, let's have a few more moves. I will only use three levels of strength."

"That's what you said!"

A hint of fear appeared on Chu Ning's face, and then his body turned into a shadow. His fists rushed like a tiger descending from the mountain, aiming straight at Ran Ming's chest.

Black Tiger takes out his heart!

Ran Ming dodged sideways and punched back, but Chu Ning jumped up to avoid it and kicked down with his left foot.

At this moment, Ran Ming chuckled and punched Chu Ning on the sole of his foot.

This punch is too fast!

Before Chu Ning could react, his body was knocked away.

Since Ran Ming only used 30% of his strength, Chu Ning was not injured after landing.

"No fight, no fight!"

Chu Ning was speechless: "You are too fast. I can't even see your moves clearly."

Ran Ming touched his huge bald head embarrassedly: "In fact, your strength is much stronger than before, and ordinary people are no match for you."

Chu Ning's eyes lit up: "Can my strength be ranked among the top masters?"

"This……"

Ran Ming thought for a moment before answering, "You're still a little short, but you're much better than a second-rate expert. You should be somewhere between second-rate and first-rate."

Chu Ning nodded slightly. Although this answer was not as good as he expected, it was still pretty good.

After all, he has only been practicing martial arts for two years, so it is quite good to have achieved such results.

If he had armor and hidden arrows, even a first-rate master would not be his match.

"Okay, we've wasted some time, it's time to set off!"

At Chu Ning's command, the team set off again.

Deng Hongwen, who received the news, rode his horse to Chu Ning and introduced the situation of the Han Dynasty to Chu Ning.

Today's Han Dynasty has a vast territory and is one of the few dynasties that can compete with the Qin Dynasty.

The Han Emperor Liu Che was the one who restored the Han Dynasty. He completely grasped power when he was just over thirty years old. The power of the entire Han Dynasty was concentrated in this one person.

Although there were two masters of the harem, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, they were no longer able to control Liu Che.

Whether in the court or in the military, all of them were Liu Che's people.

Liu Che made a grand arrangement for the Empress Dowager's 70th birthday. On the one hand, he wanted to show his filial piety, and on the other hand, he also wanted to demonstrate to other dynasties!

Recently, the Han Dynasty and the Wei State have been at odds with each other, and many small-scale frictions have occurred on the border between the two sides.

Liu Che wanted to use this birthday banquet to let other dynasties see the strength of the Han Dynasty and prevent other dynasties from easily intervening in the war between the Han Dynasty and Wei.

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes after hearing this, and a hint of amusement flashed across his face: "In that case, I'm afraid this birthday banquet will not be peaceful."

"By the way, did the Han Dynasty ask the Wei Kingdom to send someone to participate?"

"Have!"

Deng Hongwen said in a deep voice: "It is said that it is the third prince of Wei, Cao Zhi!"

"This person is recognized by the world as a talented young man. It is said that..."

Having said this, Deng Hongwen suddenly stopped.

Chu Ning turned to look at him in surprise and asked, "What did you hear?"

"It is said that this person once admired Princess Chu and even wrote a letter to her."

Oh boy, it turns out she’s his love rival!

Chu Ning sneered: "Really? This time, I will have to have a good meeting with this person!"