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

Chu Ning looked at Cao Zhi's departing back, a hint of amusement on his face.

There is no point in arguing, it is better to just defeat the opponent directly.

Fists can educate people better than mouths.

Some people are used to being high and mighty, they deserve a taste of the punch!

With a light laugh, Chu Ning walked towards the palace.

At this moment, the palace gate was crowded with dignitaries and people from wealthy families, and many eunuchs and maids who were leading the way were very busy.

After Chu Ning entered the palace, an eunuch came forward to lead the way.

After passing through several red doors and long corridors, we finally arrived at a huge palace.

Looking up, I saw three big words written on the golden plaque: Changle Palace!

Entering the palace is a large square filled with tables and chairs, and many eunuchs and maids are constantly arranging fruits.

Led by the eunuch, Chu Ning came into the palace.

The hall was already filled with many people, who gathered in groups of three or four, and there was constant noise.

As one of the protagonists today, Cao Zhi is surrounded by many officials and wealthy people.

This is their financial sponsor, so naturally they have to have a good chat with him.

When Chu Ning came in, everyone just glanced at him and then looked away.

They don't want to be contaminated by the bad luck of those who are bound to lose.

Fortunately, at this moment, a refreshing voice came: "Your Highness, Prince Chu, you are late!"

Chu Ning turned his head and saw Princess Changping looking at him with a half-smile on her face.

"Princess Changping, you came too early!" Chu Ning replied with a smile.

Princess Changping frowned and raised her eyebrows, saying, "I bet 10,000 taels on you to win. If you make me lose 10,000 taels, then you have to compensate me."

Chu Ning laughed: "Don't worry, I will definitely let you win!"

As soon as these words came out, Cao Zhi, who had been paying attention to this matter from a distance, sneered: "How shameless!"

Chu Ning frowned and was about to speak, but Princess Changping spoke faster than him.

His eyes turned cold, his whole body was filled with a surge of energy, and a powerful aura pressed towards Cao Zhi.

"you……"

Cao Zhi's face changed drastically, and he was forced to retreat repeatedly under the pressure of this momentum.

Fortunately, Dianwei reacted in time and immediately reached out to hold his shoulder.

Princess Changping sneered: "I am talking to the King of Chu, why are you butting in?"

Everyone was suddenly in an uproar.

No one expected that Princess Changping of Daqin would protect Chu Ning.

Cao Zhi was so angry that his hands were shaking. He wanted to refute, but he didn't know how.

What's more, the Qin State was stronger than the Wei State, so he didn't dare to offend Princess Changping.

His eyes turned cold, and he turned around and stared at Chu Ning: "It's you, it's all you!"

"Are you only able to hide behind women and rely on their protection?"

Humiliation, naked humiliation!

This sentence not only included Princess Changping, but also Shen Wanying.

Chu Ning's face changed immediately and he walked towards Cao Zhi.

With every step he took, his aura became stronger.

Those originally cynical eyes now turned cold, like the look of a hunter when hunting.

Take action!

Everyone realized that something was wrong and made way for them.

Dian Wei also realized that Chu Ning wanted to take action, and immediately protected Cao Zhi behind him.

But Ran Ming beside Chu Ning also looked eager to try.

The two sides are at war with each other!

Just as the atmosphere was tense, a shrill voice came:

"Your Majesty is here!"

Then, a middle-aged man in a dragon robe came in from the palace gate.

Beside him was a gentle woman wearing palace clothes and a phoenix crown.

Everyone bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty!"

Chu Ning turned around and saw the person clearly, but there was no surprise on his face.

The person who came was actually Mr. Liu who followed Huo Quji that day!

In fact, Chu Ning had already realized that day that this person was the emperor, but he was only confirmed now.

Afterwards, Chu Ning and other dynasty envoys saluted: "Foreign officials greet His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Che glanced at everyone, and finally set his eyes on Chu Ning, and said with a smile: "No need to be polite."

"Everyone, please eat and drink well on this occasion of the Empress Dowager's birthday!"

After saying this, Liu Che saw that everyone was present, so he signaled to the eunuch beside him, "Go and invite the Grand Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother."

"promise!"

A moment later, an elderly woman in a phoenix robe and a woman in palace dress came out from the side hall.

"Greetings to the Queen Mother, Queen Mother. Greetings to the Queen Mother!" Everyone bowed.

Dou Lianyi nodded slightly, smiled and gestured with her hand: "No need to be polite, everyone, sit down, sit down."

The emperor didn’t sit, so how could the others dare to sit?

Liu Che smiled and stepped forward and said, "Please take a seat first, Queen Mother."

Dou Lianyi glanced at him before sitting in the main seat.

The Queen Mother beside her dared to sit on the seat to her left only after seeing her sit down.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Che and his queen sat on the right.

After the four of them sat down, the envoys took their seats, followed by the princes, ministers, and wealthy families.

After everyone was seated, Huo Quji, who was in charge of the birthday banquet, smiled and said:

"Next, please present your gifts."

Princess Changping was the first to stand up and said gracefully, "The Qin Dynasty wishes the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty a long and blessed life, and specially sends her a beauty pill!"

Just by listening to the name, you can tell that this is a pill for nourishing qi and blood.

Other dynasties followed suit.

"The Great Jin Dynasty is sending you a Deer Blood Pill!"

"The Tang Dynasty is sending you a Tongtian Pill!"

"The Great Yan Dynasty sent me a post-natal pill!"

"The Great Zhou Dynasty is sending you a Blood-Staining Pill!"

"The Great Zhao Dynasty sends a string of blood jade pendants!"

All six dynasties have presented their gifts, leaving only Chu Ning and Cao Zhi.

At this moment, Chu Ning looked at his nose with his eyes, and his heart with his nose, and looked like he didn't want to talk.

Cao Zhi's mouth twitched, and he had no choice but to stand up and said in a deep voice:

"Grand Empress Dowager, our dynasty is sending you a Pill for the Heaven, but it is currently in Chu Ning's hands. I will present it to him after I compete with him."

Chu Ning smiled contemptuously upon hearing this: "This pill has become your bet. If you lose, then this pill will be mine!"

"How could I lose to you?" Cao Zhi stared at Chu Ning and retorted.

But Chu Ning sneered: "It's hard to say!"

"you……"

Cao Zhi sneered: "I am too lazy to argue with a stubborn person like you. If you have the guts, take out your gift first!"

He wanted to change the subject.

But Chu Ning raised his lips slightly, revealing a hint of amusement: "Since your gift will be presented after the competition, how can I present my gift now?"

In a word, if we are offering gifts now, let us all offer them together.

But if you want to wait until after the competition before offering it, then Chu Ning will of course also have to wait until after the competition before offering it.

"You...you are so cunning!" Cao Zhi stared at Chu Ning, and for a moment he could not find any reason to refute.

Seeing that the two were not getting along, Dou Lianyi couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's just a gift. There's no need for you two to argue about it."

"Since you have already agreed to compete, let's get started!"

She herself bet one million taels, and of course she wanted the two to compete as soon as possible.