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

Chu Ning came out of the East Palace and went straight back to the palace to rest.

In the East Palace, a guard came to report: "Your Highness, the Prince of Penglai returned to the palace and did not go to see His Majesty or anyone else."

The prince secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

What he feared most was that Chu Ning, a guy who didn't know the rules, would go to the emperor and say nonsense.

Although he had already prepared countermeasures, it was better to have less trouble than more. Chu Ning did not say anything, so he didn't have to explain to the emperor.

"Very good!" The prince raised his lips slightly, revealing a satisfied look: "Then we'll see the outcome of tomorrow's peace talks!"

The prince was very excited at the thought that he could get 30% of the profits of Dingxiang City.

That is an important border city. A 30% profit is several million taels of silver, enough for him to do a lot of things!

But what the prince didn't know was that everything that happened in the Eastern Palace was under the control of the shadow guards.

At this moment, inside the Yingwu Hall, the candlelight flickered, illuminating a pair of cold eyes.

The emperor listened to the shadow guard's report with a gloomy face and snorted coldly: "In this case, the prince must have sought out Chu Ning for the purpose of negotiating tomorrow, and it is also possible that the prince lent Zhao Feiyan the money?"

The shadow guard remained silent.

Although he did not hear the conversation between the prince and Chu Ning, it was not difficult to infer the relationship between the three from what happened today.

But this matter concerns the Crown Prince and Prince Penglai, he dare not say anything careless!

The emperor certainly understood Chu Ning's concerns. Seeing that he didn't say anything, he narrowed his eyes and said fiercely, "Keep an eye on tomorrow's peace talks and inform me immediately of any news!"

"Yes!" The shadow guard responded, and then retreated quietly.

The emperor was the only one left in the bright hall, his swaying shadow was like the precarious dynasty of Great Chu, which might fall down at any time with the last gust of wind!

The emperor stood there in a rage for a long time, and the sullen look on his face eventually turned into murderous intent.

"Anyone who dares to threaten my throne will not have a good end!"

Following a sound of muttering to himself, the emperor disappeared into the hall, leaving only the flickering candlelight inside.

The emperor knew there was nothing he could do until the peace talks came to a conclusion.

Now, we can only wait for the results of tomorrow’s talks!

Nothing happened during the night, and time flew by until the next morning. After breakfast, Chu Ning took Zhao Yu to the Ministry of Rites.

Having suffered a loss once, Zhao Feiyan learned her lesson this time and came here to wait early in the morning.

Even He Peng and Wang Wenguang didn't arrive earlier than her.

When Chu Ning arrived, the three of them had been waiting at the door for a long time.

"Oh, why is Princess Feiyan waiting for me at the door in person?"

Chu Ning rode his horse to the gate of the mansion and asked in surprise.

The corner of Zhao Feiyan's mouth twitched, and she cursed him in her heart as shameless.

I was just a little late yesterday, but you just kept picking on me. If I don’t prepare well in advance today, I’m afraid I’ll make the same mistake again!

Of course, she didn't dare to say this out loud, so she could only chuckle and say, "If the peace talks aren't resolved, this princess won't be able to sleep, so I came here in advance to wait for His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Chu Ning got off the horse and said with a smile: "In that case, let's go in and talk."

After saying this, he gestured with his hand.

Zhao Feiyan did not go in, but said a polite word and then went in with Chu Ning. He Peng and Wang Wenguang followed.

There were two chairs placed on the main seat in the inner hall. Chu Ning and Zhao Feiyan sat down respectively, and the two officials under both parties also took their seats soon after.

Just as Zhao Feiyan was about to speak, Chu Ning took the lead: "Princess Feiyan told me about the battle situation on the front line yesterday. I also understand that the situation on the front line is not favorable to our dynasty. If you have any requests, please raise them."

Zhao Feiyan narrowed her eyes, and a strange color flashed across them.

What’s going on? Chu Ning looks like he wants to end this quickly?

Could it be that the prince’s words last night really worked, and Chu Ning was too afraid of death to dare to go to the front line, so he was ready to agree to Zai’s request?

Zhao Feiyan rolled her eyes and chuckled, "My Great Zhao's request is very simple, that is, you give us Dingxiang City, and all the cities that are now occupied will belong to our dynasty!

In addition, the 100,000 soldiers and horses on the front line of Da Chu must retreat 50 miles!"

After she finished speaking, she waved her right hand and an official below took out a map that had been prepared long ago.

Chu Ning stood up and looked at the map spread out by the officials of Da Zhao. Five cities were marked on it, including Dingxiang City!

"Show this king!"

Reaching out to take the map, Chu Ning took a careful look at it and found that in addition to the front-line cities of Da Chu, there was also a map of the front line of Da Zhao.

It happens that I am missing a front-line blueprint, and this blueprint must be kept!

Chu Ning pretended to be surprised after reading it: "I didn't expect that our dynasty has already lost four cities. If we give Dingxiang City to you now, won't our dynasty lose all the important places on the front line?"

Zhao Feiyan said calmly: "A loser must have the awareness of a loser. As the winner of this peace talk, we, the Great Zhao, must take some benefits!"

But Chu Ning fell silent after hearing this, as if hesitating.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely quiet at this moment.

After a moment, Chu Ning suddenly looked at He Peng and Wang Wenguang and asked, "My lords, what do you think?"

Wang Wenguang frowned: "The situation is not favorable to our dynasty now. Logically speaking, the request of the Great Zhao is not excessive, but the front-line troops retreated 50 miles, which is too much!"

He Peng nodded in agreement, "We can agree to the previous conditions, but the 100,000-man army must retreat 50 miles to 30 miles!"

The three of them were sent as peace envoys, and the two deputy envoys agreed. There was no reason for Chu Ning to refuse!

"Since both adults think this condition is acceptable, I can't object!"

Chu Ning looked at Zhao Feiyan helplessly: "I believe Princess Feiyan, you have also heard that our front line can only retreat 30 miles!"

Zhao Feiyan laughed secretly in her heart.

I deliberately said fifty miles so that you can bargain!

Thirty miles, Da Zhao can totally accept it!

"Well, for the sake of His Royal Highness, thirty miles is thirty miles. Now you and I will sign the peace agreement!"

Zhao Feiyan was well prepared. After she finished speaking, she asked the officials below to take out two documents that had been written in advance.

Chu Ning took the treaty and took a look at it, then looked at Zhao Feiyan deeply: "It seems that Princess Feiyan has come prepared, but I dare not sign this matter. I must show it to my father before I can do so."

This guy is not stupid. He actually knows to let the emperor review it first!

But it doesn't matter. With the help of the prince in the court, and the three people who negotiated have agreed, this will definitely be accomplished!

"Well, Your Highness, I'll have to hand the document over to His Majesty the Emperor of Great Chu!"

After Zhao Feiyan finished speaking, she stood up and said with a smile: "The court should not be over yet, Your Highness, it's still not too late for you to go over."

Chu Ning put away the map and the alliance letter with a serious look on his face: "Princess Feiyan's words make sense. I will go to the palace now!"

After saying this, he turned around and walked quickly outside.

He Peng and Wang Wenguang followed soon after.

Zhao Feiyan sneered, "It seems that there will be no more problems in this peace talk. Once the Emperor of Great Chu signs the document, Chu Ning will die!"

Having been cheated by Chu Ning so many times, Chu Ning must pay for it with his life!