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

Chu Ning saw Ling Feiyan off and then returned to the backyard house with a smile.

Shen Wanying, who had already finished her bath and changed into a purple satin gown, couldn't help but smile when she saw this:

"It seems like you guys had a good chat."

Chu Ning stepped forward and took her hand, nodding softly and said, "Yes, we did have a good chat, and the Ling family will no longer help the prince in the future."

It was originally just a joke, but I didn't expect to get such explosive news from Chu Ning.

Shen Wanying was stunned, with a puzzled look on her face: "Ling Haoran is the prince's father-in-law, Ling Feiyan is the prince's consort. The Ling family chose to remain neutral at this time. Aren't they afraid of offending the prince?"

Chu Ning chuckled: "Maybe Ling Feiyan thinks that I can win, so she bet on me in advance.

Of course, if the prince can win in the future, it will not be too much trouble for the Ling family. After all, they are just remaining neutral.

In other words, no matter whether this prince or the crown prince wins, the Ling family can continue to survive."

This is indeed the way that aristocratic families make their living.

When the situation is unclear, the best approach is to remain neutral and not offend each other.

But Shen Wanying was still a little puzzled, and frowned, "She is the Crown Princess, so she should stand on the side of the Crown Prince."

"No!"

Chu Ning laughed and said, “Because of Ling Feiyan’s relationship with the Crown Prince, she will definitely not choose to stand on the Crown Prince’s side.

In fact, I knew long ago that she didn't have a good relationship with the prince, so I deliberately acted inappropriately towards her when she came to the palace.

The purpose, of course, is to alienate her from the prince, to make her stand against the prince, and thus keep the Ling family neutral."

Only after these words were spoken did Shen Wanying react.

In the past, she did think that Chu Ning and Ling Feiyan maintained an ambiguous relationship out of love between a man and a woman.

Now that Chu Ning explained it, she finally understood that this was Chu Ning's plan.

Even she was kept in the dark about this long-planned plan, let alone the prince.

Now, this move has finally paid off.

Once the Ling family remains neutral, there will only be He Peng left on the prince's side!

This will greatly weaken the prince's power!

"So that's how it is. I was wrong about you." Shen Wanying felt a little embarrassed and said softly with her head down.

Chu Ning laughed: "It doesn't matter, it's because of your misunderstanding that the prince firmly believes in the relationship between the prince and Ling Feiyan!

Come to think of it, you also have a contribution to this matter. Next, I will reward you well!"

After saying that, without waiting for Shen Wanying to speak, he picked up Shen Wanying by the waist and ran straight to the bed.

Soon, the candles in the house were extinguished, and the spring scenery spread throughout the house.

Xiaoqing, who was waiting outside the house, suddenly blushed and quickly stood further away so that her ears could be quieter.

At this time, Ling Feiyan also returned to the East Palace.

Inside the East Palace Hall.

The prince paced back and forth in the hall, an anxious look on his face.

Although he sent Ling Feiyan to gather information, he still couldn't get over it.

He was afraid that Chu Ning would take the opportunity to do something to Ling Feiyan.

Fortunately, at this moment, light footsteps were heard outside the hall. The prince turned around and saw that Ling Feiyan had already entered the hall.

He looked Ling Feiyan up and down and found that she was no different from when she went out, and he finally felt relieved.

"Have you found out any information?" the prince asked impatiently.

Ling Feiyan glanced at the prince coldly and said indifferently: "The King of Chu wants to wait for a price!"

The prince's face darkened. "I guessed that this guy would raise the price. Humph, I should have asked him to agree to leave immediately during the morning court session.

Now that I have been caught by that brat, if he continues to stay here, my father will definitely hold this against me."

The prince didn't pay any attention to Ling Feiyan's attitude. He was only concerned about his own overall situation.

Ling Feiyan seemed to be used to this and said coldly: "I have already done your thing for you. Shouldn't you also promise me one thing?"

"What's the matter?"

"My Ling family is going back to worship our ancestors this month. In previous years, my uncle and his family went, but this time I want to go with my father."

The prince raised his eyebrows when he heard this, feeling a little puzzled. Why did Ling Feiyan and Ling Haoran go back to worship their ancestors in person?

However, if Chu Ning went to the front line, Kyoto City would be ruled by him and the Fourth Prince, and there would definitely be a struggle for power between him and the Fourth Prince.

Without Ling Haoran's support, would we be able to deal with the Fourth Prince?

Just as the prince was pondering, Ling Feiyan added: "It won't take us too long to be back, two months at most, one month at least, it won't delay your business."

One or two months is indeed not a long time.

After all, if Chu Ning went to Zhao State this time, it would definitely not take one or two months to quell the rebellion. He would have enough time to deal with the Fourth Prince.

What's more, ancestor worship is a big event for any family. Ling Haoran and Ling Feiyan have indeed never participated in previous years. If they refuse this time, it would be unacceptable both emotionally and logically.

What's more, Ling Feiyan found out information for him tonight, so she can be considered to have made a contribution.

If he doesn't even agree to this request, how can he expect Ling Feiyan to work for him in the future?

Thinking of this, the prince waved his hand, pretending to be magnanimous, and said with a smile:

“Your Ling family’s ancestor worship is a big event, you and Lord Ling should really go back, but I neglected this matter.

How about this, I will give you one and a half months, should that be enough?"

Ling Feiyan nodded slightly: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

After saying this, he turned and left without waiting for the prince to say anything else.

The prince's mouth twitched, and the smile on his face gradually turned into a cold expression.

He was very uncomfortable with Ling Feiyan's attitude.

If the Ling family was not still useful to him, he would not have allowed Ling Feiyan to be so arrogant.

With a cold snort, the prince asked towards the side hall: "Sir He, do you think the King of Chu wants to raise the price?"

As soon as he finished speaking, He Peng came out from the side hall.

When Ling Feiyan went to find Chu Ning, the prince summoned He Peng to the East Palace.

He Peng also heard the conversation between the two just now.

"Your Highness, with the character of the King of Chu, he is indeed capable of doing such a thing!"

He Peng said coldly: "Besides, at the morning court today, so many of us were targeting him. I'm sure he was angry and wanted to take this opportunity to kill the prestige of the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince."

The prince frowned, showing displeasure: "But he has clearly agreed..."

"His Royal Highness!"

He Peng interrupted: "Now is not the time to think about these things, but how to get the King of Chu to Zhao immediately."

As long as Chu Ning leaves, he will find a way to destroy the Chu Palace!

Chu Ning destroyed his He family, so he wanted to completely destroy the Chu Palace!

The prince nodded slightly when he heard this: "That makes sense. I wonder what Lord He thinks?"

He Peng narrowed his eyes, lowered his head, and said slowly: "I think this matter is of great importance, and I need to discuss it with His Majesty the Fourth Prince to see if he has any countermeasures.

The Fourth Prince is now the regent. If anything goes wrong, he will be blamed. I'm sure he is as anxious as you are right now!"

The prince's eyes lit up: "Yes, my fourth brother is more anxious than me. Go to my fourth brother's mansion immediately and see what he says first!"