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

The next morning, golden light illuminated the road ahead.

Although it was morning, the weather in July was scorching hot, and even in the morning it made people feel dry and hot.

Because of the burial of the Queen and others, the Emperor adjourned for a few days. Chu Ning did not have to attend court and went straight to the Ministry of Justice.

Yesterday's assassination attempt resulted in the death of the Queen, and there has been a lot of talk in the city. If this matter is not dealt with quickly, the Emperor will definitely take action against him.

Chu Ning knew the emperor's purpose very well.

If the assassin is found, the credit will go to the Third Prince.

If the assassin cannot be found, he will become the scapegoat.

In a word, no matter what the final outcome of this matter is, it is not a good thing for him.

The situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for him.

But Chu Ning was not surprised by this, he already had a plan in mind.

Soon, he rode to the Ministry of Justice.

There were four yamen runners guarding the huge door of the Ministry of Justice. When they saw someone coming, they became alert.

Seeing clearly that the person coming was Chu Ning, everyone saluted and said, "Greetings to His Majesty the King of Chu!"

"I'm here to see Master Ling!"

"Lord Ling is inside. I will lead the way for His Highness."

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from behind, and a loud voice was heard: "Eighteenth brother, you are here so early!"

It turned out to be the third prince who arrived.

Chu Ning glanced at the other party and said calmly: "In order to find the assassin as soon as possible, I must discuss countermeasures with Lord Ling as soon as possible."

"That's great. I'll go in with you!" The third prince dismounted from his horse and walked quickly to Chu Ning.

Chu Ning sneered and shook his head, then followed in.

The back hall of the Ministry of Justice.

The third prince and Chu Ning sat on the left and right of the main seat respectively, and Ling Haoran stood in the hall.

"Meet your two highnesses!"

"Master Ling, there is no need to be so polite."

The Third Prince said in a deep voice, "I came here this time to discuss how to hunt down the assassin. Lord Ling has been in charge of the Ministry of Justice for many years. Do you have any advice?"

"Well..."

Ling Haoran glanced at Chu Ning and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Chu Ning didn't seem to want to talk.

He was afraid that Chu Ning and the third prince would fight for power, so he deliberately made things difficult for them.

But looking at Chu Ning's appearance now, it seems that he only wants to find the assassin and has no intention of arguing with the third prince.

If the three of them could work together, they might have a chance to catch the assassin.

"Third Prince, the assassins came prepared and are very familiar with you and His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu. It must be someone they know."

Ling Haoran frowned and said, "I speculate that it is very likely that a certain prince wanted to take advantage of the large number of people at the funeral to deliberately create chaos and take the opportunity to assassinate His Majesty, you, and His Royal Highness the King of Chu.

Once the three of you are killed, the throne will be vacant, and someone will surely take the throne."

As expected of the Minister of Justice, his analysis is exactly the same as Jia Yu's.

Chu Ning thought to himself that Ling Haoran did have some abilities.

Even the Third Prince narrowed his eyes at this moment and said in a cold voice: "Lord Ling is right, and I think so too.

The target of that group of assassins was my father, me and my eighteenth brother. It seems that my and my eighteenth brother's suspicions can be ruled out.

But among the remaining brothers, who does Lord Ling think is the most suspicious? "

These words made Chu Ning's heart move.

This guy actually excluded him.

Does the sun rise from the west?

I thought this guy would take the opportunity to pin the blame of the assassination on him.

Now it seems that the third prince does not have this intention.

When Chu Ning was surprised, Ling Haoran was also a little surprised.

Logically speaking, now is the best opportunity to put the blame on Chu Ning.

Even if there is no evidence to prove Chu Ning's guilt, it will still bring trouble to Chu Ning.

But the Third Prince did not do so. Does that mean that the Third Prince really wanted to find the assassin?

Thinking of this, Ling Haoran did not dare to hide it, and said in a deep voice: "Based on my years of experience, if your majesty and the two princes are in trouble, the most likely ones to ascend the throne are the fifth and sixth princes!"

Whether based on talent or age, the Fifth Prince and the Sixth Prince are the most suspicious.

The third prince raised his eyebrows, revealing a thoughtful look.

He kept tapping the table with his right index finger, and his face grew colder.

The scene suddenly became quiet.

Chu Ning didn't say anything and wasn't in a hurry. He just held the teacup and drank slowly.

After a while, the knocking sound stopped, and the Third Prince turned to look at Chu Ning and asked:

"Eighteenth brother, what do you think about this matter?"

Chu Ning put down the teacup and said calmly: "It's not just me who thinks this is okay, it also needs Third Brother to think so."

The Third Prince narrowed his eyes, stared at Chu Ning and said in a deep voice: "Eighteenth Brother, if you have any opinions, just say it. We must focus our thoughts to catch the assassin."

Chu Ning shrugged: "My opinion on this matter is the same as Lord Ling's. It is probably that some prince was so bold as to do such a stupid thing."

These words made the third prince feel moved.

I wanted Chu Ning to say it himself, and then I would say that it was Chu Ning's idea. I didn't expect this guy to be so cunning and I wouldn't be fooled.

The third prince rolled his eyes and said coldly: "Since Eighteenth Brother thinks so, let's focus on these people first.

How about this, I will search the fifth, sixth, ninth and eighteenth brothers, you will search the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth brothers, and Lord Ling you will search the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth brothers."

This surprised Chu Ning and Ling Haoran.

Logically speaking, whoever searches more people will have a greater chance of finding the assassin.

But the third prince only searched three families this time!

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows and frowned, "Why did Third Brother give more to my family?"

The Third Prince said calmly, "Everyone knows that Eighteenth Brother's Bingzhou troops are in the city now. You have many people under your command. As the saying goes, those who are capable should do more work."

After saying this, the Third Prince suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with a cold light: "This matter cannot be delayed, we must act as soon as possible. I suggest that we split into three groups to search now."

Chu Ning shrugged: "I have no objection."

Ling Haoran nodded and said, "The Ministry of Justice is ready to dispatch at any time."

"very good!"

The Third Prince gave orders like a master: "I will mobilize the city defense battalion now and search for the Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Princes at the same time!"

After saying that, he stood up and left without waiting for Chu Ning and Ling Haoran to speak.

Chu Ning looked at the third prince's departing back, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Lord Ling, why do you think Third Brother asked me to search one more family?"

Ling Haoran's face changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Searching the palace will offend people. Asking Your Highness to search one more house is probably also to make you offend one more prince."

Chu Ning agreed.

Although he felt that what Ling Haoran said made sense, he always felt that the matter was not that simple.

Shaking his head and putting this thought behind him, Chu Ning asked in a deep voice: "Lord Ling should have seen the bodies of those assassins. What do you think of the armor they were wearing?"

He did not say this just now, and the third prince did not mention it either.

But this doesn't mean he doesn't take it seriously.

After all, only his method of tempering steel into steel can create such a hard armor!

Therefore, he must get to the bottom of this matter!