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

The death of the Sixth Prince shocked the entire city of Kyoto.

No one expected that the Third Prince would be so cruel that he killed the Sixth Prince just for a set of armor.

That's a prince!

But what was strange was that instead of punishing him, the emperor asked the third prince to continue investigating the matter and even asked Chu Ning to handle the funeral of the sixth prince.

This is equivalent to telling everyone: The Sixth Prince deserved to die, and the Third Prince did nothing wrong.

But before everyone could be shocked, even more shocking things happened.

The third prince's two confidants, Peng Jinglun and Jiang Yongkang, secretly contacted officials in the city and prepared to jointly submit a memorial to help the third prince become the crown prince.

For a time, there was turmoil in Kyoto.

Officials who knew each other visited each other to test whether the other party had already defected to the third prince.

A number of noble families also gathered together to discuss the next countermeasures.

After all, in such a big matter, if they don't take sides, or take the wrong side, it will be difficult for them to maintain the name of the family in the future.

The position of crown prince is of great importance, so they naturally have to prepare in advance.

At the same time, all the princes became nervous.

The third prince was making frequent moves, and officials in the city continued to side with him, making their power increasingly weaker.

In addition, the aristocratic families also began to take action, which made the princes feel pressured.

The princes involved also started to move around, wanting to see if the other party had any countermeasures.

For a moment, the whole city of Kyoto became bustling.

Time flies to night.

Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.

The emperor was eating while listening to Zhao Ming's report.

"Your Majesty, the Eleventh Prince and the Fifteenth Prince met in secret, and the Thirteenth Prince and the Seventeenth Prince met in the restaurant."

Zhao Ming said with a serious face: "Several other princes, except His Royal Highness Prince Chu, have contacts."

The emperor raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Is Chu Ning not moving?"

Zhao Ming quickly replied: "In the beginning, there was no such thing. His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu took the Sixth Prince's body to the Imperial Clan House first.

An hour later, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu placed the body of the Sixth Prince before returning to the palace. However, it was already evening, so he sent someone to invite several adults over.

Judging from the time, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu should be discussing with those adults now."

The emperor knew Chu Ning's every move.

Although I don’t know what Chu Ning is going to say to those ministers, it must be related to what happened today.

The emperor narrowed his eyes, and a cold look flashed across his face: "Keep an eye on him. You must tell me if he makes any move."

"Yes!" Zhao Ming responded and turned and left.

"and many more!"

The emperor suddenly stopped Zhao Ming and asked, "How is the third brother doing?"

Zhao Ming did not dare to hide it and said quickly: "After meeting with Lords Jiang and Peng, the Third Prince has already started to contact officials in the city. He should be preparing for the matter of the crown prince."

The emperor nodded slightly and waved his hand, saying, "I understand. Keep watching them."

"Yes!"

The emperor looked at Zhao Ming's departing back. He was the only one left in the empty hall, but there was no trace of loneliness in his eyes.

He was very satisfied with the situation in the city.

If things continue to develop in this way, the position of crown prince will surely belong to the third brother.

As for Chu Ning, if he had known what was best for him, he might have been able to save his life.

If not, don't blame him for being cruel!

Thinking of this, the emperor sneered, turned around and went to rest.

At this time, the Chu Palace was also discussing what happened today.

Prince Chu's Mansion, living room.

Chu Ning had a gloomy face and sat in front of everyone. Jia Yu, Lu Xiuwen, Yun Jianye and Zhao Yu were also there.

"Everyone, what do you think of what happened today?"

Yun Jianye, who was a little impatient, raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the Third Prince killed the Sixth Prince, but His Majesty did not punish him at all, which clearly shows that he has approved of him.

Now the Third Prince is making frequent moves, probably to seize the position of crown prince. If he succeeds in forming an alliance, the other ministers will surely fully support him.

If the Third Prince becomes the Crown Prince, it will be disadvantageous to us in the future."

Everyone knew that the Third Prince would never tolerate Chu Ning having such a powerful force.

Once the third prince becomes the crown prince, the first people he will deal with will be them.

Chu Ning certainly understood this, nodded and said coldly: "Yes, the third brother is now in high spirits, and he has the support of the emperor, and the troops from Sizhou are rushing here.

With so many things added together, it is impossible for him to say that he has no intention of seeking the position of Crown Prince. Today, he wants to involve me in the assassination case, probably to make it difficult for me to handle all the tasks.

Now I am in charge of handling the funeral arrangements, most likely with my father’s help, which shows that my father also wants my third brother to become the crown prince.

The situation is not favorable to me, nor to you. If we don’t break through it quickly, I’m afraid we will not be able to cope with the attack from the third brother.”

Although he had military power, he had no support from ministers in the court. In addition, the emperor favored the third prince. Even if a god came, he could not defeat the third prince.

If they don't prepare in advance, the Third Prince will definitely launch a thundering attack on them once he becomes the Crown Prince.

The best way is to prevent the third prince from becoming the crown prince.

Lu Xiuwen nodded slightly: "Your Highness, what you said makes sense. We must find a way to stop the Third Prince from becoming the Crown Prince, otherwise the situation will be over!"

They still have a chance before everything is settled.

If the third prince becomes the crown prince, it will be too late.

So, they have to seize the opportunity now.

Even Zhao Yu, who had never participated in these matters, said in a deep voice: "The Third Prince contacted all the officials in the city, he must want to confirm the position of crown prince in the near future!

Your Highness, if we want to take action, we must act quickly and not allow them to join forces with the ministers in the city."

Although he is a military general, Zhao Yu is as meticulous as a civil official.

At this moment, even Zhao Yu became anxious.

Chu Ning glanced at Zhao Yu and nodded, "That makes sense. I can't just sit there and do nothing while Third Brother takes action!"

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes and turned to look at Jia Yu: "What do you think, Lord Jia?"

Jia Yu smiled slightly: "Your Highness the King of Chu, don't worry. There are people who are more anxious than us right now. If we can unite these people, we will definitely be able to defeat the Third Prince's plan."

Is there anyone more anxious than him?

Of course it must be the other princes.

If he could unite these people, even if the Third Prince had the emperor's support, the position of Crown Prince would never fall into his hands.

Chu Ning reacted and laughed out loud: "Master Jia still has a way to solve the problem in just a few words.

However, none of my brothers are easy to deal with, so I'm afraid Lord Jia will have to take action personally on this matter.

Of course, I have to go to the clan house. While I am handling the funeral for my sixth brother, I want to personally pay a visit to the old King Qin!"

If you want to appoint a crown prince, you must pass the review of the clan affairs office.

The Ministry of Clan Affairs is under the control of the old Prince of Qin. As long as we deal with the old Prince of Qin, we can weaken the momentum of the Third Prince again!

"Your Highness is wise!"

Jia Yu bowed and said with a smile: "I will be responsible for contacting the other princes!"