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

Inside the Yingwu Palace, the emperor stared at Chu Ning with a cold face.

At this moment, Chu Ning was like a child who had done something wrong, bowing his head in front of his parents, waiting to be scolded.

When the emperor saw him like this, his anger immediately disappeared by half.

After all, he was a powerless son, and he agreed to negotiate peace with Zhao Feiyan just because he was scared by the prince.

The emperor put away the anger on his face and sighed, "Tell me, what did the prince say to you last night?"

Chu Ning was shocked: "How did father know..."

But then he seemed to think of something and shook his head quickly: "Brother Crown Prince didn't tell me anything."

The emperor was so angry that he laughed.

"At this time, are you still making excuses for the prince?"

Chu Ning lowered his head and said nothing.

The emperor's beard trembled with anger, and he slammed the table three times with his right hand, shouting angrily: "Speak, I command you to speak!"

Chu Ning seemed frightened and blurted out: "Brother Crown Prince wants me to agree to the peace terms, so that I don't have to go to the front line."

Sure enough!

The emperor sneered. Since the prince dared to ask Chu Ning to agree, he must have colluded with Zhao Feiyan a long time ago.

Unfortunately, Chu Ning came from the common people and knew nothing about these things. If it were any other prince, he would be able to see through the prince's tricks at a glance.

"Confused!"

The emperor glared at Chu Ning fiercely: "He wants to use you to facilitate the peace talks, and then he can sit back and reap the benefits!"

Chu Ning pretended to be surprised and asked, "But my brother is the crown prince, it will not be good for him to do this."

"No benefit?"

A cold light flashed in the emperor's eyes: "I'm afraid you are the only one who would have such an idea!"

He was about to explain, but thinking that Chu Ning didn't understand the court affairs, he simply waved his hand and said, "Forget it, even if I tell you, you won't understand!"

Chu Ning laughed awkwardly: "It is because I am stupid."

"Hmph, you still think you're stupid? I want you to spend your wedding night with Princess Shen, but you don't even understand what I mean, let alone the Crown Prince's elaborate plan!"

The emperor snorted coldly: "Since the peace talks have broken down, you must go to the front line. Once Zhao Feiyan leaves, you must leave immediately with your men."

Chu Ning's face straightened: "Don't worry, father. I have been preparing for it. But in terms of military pay and food, can the court provide some support?"

The front line owes so much military pay and food. We can't just send a prince there without any expression, right?

Although I raised some money myself, it was far from enough.

We must deduct some money from the court!

But when the emperor heard this, he immediately got a headache.

If the imperial court had silver and grain, would it still owe them?

"I don't care about this matter. If you have the guts, go ask the Minister of Revenue for it yourself!"

The emperor looked impatient: "Don't bother me with this matter in the future!"

Chu Ning's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Father, there is a way to get money right now. You fined the East Palace a year's salary, and this salary can be confiscated and used as military pay for the front line."

The idea went straight to the prince!

But when the emperor heard this, he slapped his forehead and shook his head repeatedly.

That was just a superficial show. In fact, the court had long run out of money to pay the salary to the Eastern Palace.

However, he didn't want to say this in front of Chu Ning.

After all, it's too embarrassing to talk about this!

But this matter cannot be refused. Chu Ning is going to the front line, and the court can't just do nothing, right?

"Didn't I tell you that you should take care of the military pay and food yourself? If you want a year's salary from the East Palace, you can go to the East Palace and ask for it yourself!"

The emperor directly pushed the matter to the East Palace.

Chu Ning rolled his eyes and chuckled, "Words are not enough. If I go there unarmed, I might be beaten out by the people in the East Palace."

The emperor was stunned: "Do you still want me to issue an order for you?"

Chu Ning shook his head, but his eyes looked at the jade pendant around the emperor's waist.

"I will lend you your jade pendant. I will return it to you once I have collected enough silver and food."

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it didn't require an imperial decree, everything could be discussed.

There’s definitely no problem if you want a jade pendant!

He casually took off the jade pendant and handed it to Chu Ning, with an impatient look on his face: "I can give you the jade pendant, but if you get into trouble, I won't speak for you."

Chu Ning took the jade pendant with a respectful look on his face, "Don't worry, Father. I will never get into trouble. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now!"

The emperor waved his hands repeatedly, looking like he was eager for Chu Ning to leave as soon as possible.

Chu Ning chuckled, turned around and left quickly.

Staring at Chu Ning's departing back, a hint of surprise flashed in the emperor's eyes.

"Can this kid really get silver and food with my jade pendant?"

Impossible, absolutely impossible. If it were that easy, I would have raised enough food and military pay long ago.

Shaking his head, the emperor laughed at himself, then sat down and picked up the memorial on the table to review it.

But a moment later, the eunuch chief, Zhao Ming, came in a hurry to report: "Your Majesty, something happened!"

The emperor frowned: "Why are you so flustered?"

"The Prince of Penglai took your jade pendant and summoned a team of imperial guards to the East Palace."

The emperor was stunned: "How many imperial guards did he bring with him?"

"Thirty people."

"Let him be!"

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, as the thirty imperial guards could not cause any major trouble.

After all, there are hundreds of guards in the East Palace. What can Chu Ning do with thirty imperial guards?

Zhao Ming was stunned by the emperor's words.

What's wrong with Your Majesty today? You actually allowed the Prince to take the imperial guards to the Eastern Palace. Isn't he afraid of a fight?

……

East Palace.

A group of guards were standing guard at the door, and another team of guards were constantly patrolling outside.

Just then, Chu Ning came to the door with thirty imperial guards.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Prince!" The guard of the Eastern Palace recognized Chu Ning and bowed quickly.

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "I am here to see my brother, the Crown Prince. Please inform him."

The guard's expression changed slightly.

The Prince of Penglai knew that the Crown Prince was punished to keep vigil at the ancestral temple, but he still came at this moment. It was obvious that he came prepared.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is not here. If you have anything to say, please let me know. I will report to the Crown Prince when he returns."

But the guard's words made Chu Ning's mouth curl up slightly.

I just want to come and plunder while the prince is away!

"It doesn't matter. The prince is not here. I can just take some things back myself!"

Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Come on, go in and move the antiques and paintings out for me. When this is done, each of you will be rewarded ten taels of silver!"

The imperial guards originally thought they were just helping out, but they didn't expect they would get some money. They immediately ignored the opportunity and rushed into the East Palace.

The East Palace guards' faces changed drastically and they all drew their weapons.

The imperial guards were furious when they saw this. How dare anyone block their way in the palace? This was a disrespect for the imperial guards!

Moreover, blocking the road at this moment is equivalent to blocking their way to wealth!

Whether for their own face or for money, they must not retreat.

As the clanging sounds were heard, the imperial guards also drew their weapons.

For a time, the two sides were at war with each other.

At this moment, a pleasant voice came from the East Palace: "Let Eighteenth Brother come in. I want to see what Eighteenth Brother is going to do!"

female?

You call yourself "this palace" in this East Palace!

That must be the Crown Princess!

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes and gave a wicked smile.

Just a woman, it's easy for him to get her!