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

Chu Ning returned to his study, wrote a memorial, and immediately sent someone to deliver it to the emperor.

At the same time, he also sent people to Bingzhou and the newly built mausoleum to recall Guan Yun and Deng Hongwen.

As long as these two people come back, one can lead the troops to guard the capital city, and the other, as the Minister of Rites, can arrange the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince.

As for why it was arranged during the Lantern Festival?

Of course it’s because of time.

It is now the end of July, and it will be August in two days. It is only four months away from the Lantern Festival.

During this period, not only did they have to prepare for the enthronement ceremony, but they also had to send invitations to other dynasties.

When other dynasties received the news, they naturally had to prepare gifts and send people over.

The whole process, including the preparation, would take several months, so it would be most appropriate to schedule the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince on the Lantern Festival.

Of course, such a big thing must be explained clearly to Shen Wanying. After all, he has decided to leave for Qin tomorrow.

After writing the memorial, Chu Ning came to the backyard.

In the pavilion.

Shen Wanying was holding a book and reading it with great interest, while her maid Xiaoqing was serving her.

Seeing Chu Ning coming, Xiao Qing stepped forward to salute, but Chu Ning stretched out his hand to signal her to be quiet, then waved his hand for her to leave.

He walked slowly behind Shen Wanying and placed his hands on her shoulders, squeezing them gently.

Noticing that the force seemed different from before, Shen Wanying couldn't help but put down the book in her hand and turned around to look.

"Your Highness, why didn't you say anything when you came?" Shen Wanying couldn't help but let out a coquettish sound when she saw Chu Ning.

Chu Ning laughed: "Seeing you are so absorbed in reading, I can't bear to disturb you."

Then if you press your shoulders it's not a bother?

Shen Wanying shook her head and said unhappily, "How could you come up with such a poor excuse?"

"Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Shen Wanying was well aware of Chu Ning's abnormal behavior. If nothing happened, Chu Ning would not look for him at this time.

Chu Ning smiled awkwardly, touched his nose, and whispered, "There is a good news and a bad news. Which one do you want to hear?"

Shen Wanying frowned, "Good news? Could it be that His Majesty has agreed to make you the Crown Prince?"

She knew that today's morning court would discuss the matter of the Crown Prince. Since Chu Ning said there was good news, it must be this matter.

"I can't hide anything from you."

Chu Ning smiled and nodded, "Father did agree to make me the crown prince, but I have arranged the ceremony to take place during the Lantern Festival."

"so long?"

Shen Wanying was surprised and said, "Normally, it should be done in two or three months, but it's already been four months."

How could she not be surprised that there was so much more time?

Chu Ning sighed and said, "This is the bad news I am going to tell you next."

Then he quickly recounted the matter of the Qin envoy.

Shen Wanying's face changed slightly after hearing this.

"So, now that the news has spread all over the city, you have no choice but to go to Qin?"

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "Yes, this is related to my character. If I break my promise to someone, especially the princess of Qin, I will definitely be despised by the people."

"Moreover, the other princes might also make a fuss about this matter and sabotage the crown prince's enthronement ceremony."

"Although my father has agreed to make me the crown prince, I will still be the prince after all as I have not held the crown prince's golden seal for a day."

"So, I must go to Qin State."

If he didn't go, not only would the common people and the princes look down on him for this reason, even the emperor might use this as an excuse to prevent him from becoming the crown prince.

What's more, there is an "enemy" on the Qin side who is keeping an eye on him. If this matter is not resolved, God knows what means the other party will use to deal with him in the future.

For both moral and logical reasons, and for both public and private reasons, he must go to Qin.

Shen Wanying certainly understood all this. After pondering for a long time, she couldn't help but reach out and hug Chu Ning's waist.

"Although I really want to persuade you not to go, but since you promised this, you can't break your promise."

Shen Wanying felt the aura of Chu Ning and said, "You should go to Qin State this time!"

Chu Ning felt a little touched when he heard this.

With such an understanding wife, there is no need to worry about not being able to achieve great things!

"The king has decided to go to Qin tomorrow!"

"So fast!"

"Well, the marriage proposal will be held soon, and I will rush there immediately."

Chu Ning smiled and picked up Shen Wanying: "But before going to Qin, I want to stay with you for a while!"

Shen Wanying noticed Chu Ning's change and couldn't help blushing: "It's daytime!"

Chu Ning laughed: "Who said it's not okay during the day?"

After saying this, he ignored Shen Wanying's shyness and carried her straight into the house.

This trip to Qin will take at least two months, so of course we need to be affectionate with each other before we part.

At this time, Chu Ning's memorial had already been delivered to the emperor.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

The emperor looked at the memorial in his hand with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"I never thought that Chu Ning would take the initiative to report to the Qin State. This way, I can control the situation in the city!"

"But, what does it mean that this kid doesn't want to go with Eleven and Twelve? He wants to act alone?"

Zhao Ming, who was standing in the hall, laughed awkwardly: "Perhaps it is because His Royal Highness the King of Chu is advancing the cavalry quickly and reaching Qin State earlier.

After all, the relationship with Princess Changping is there, and the sooner you go there, the sooner you can understand the situation.

I heard that the Marquis of Songyuan has always been interested in Princess Changping. I am afraid that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu will encounter a strong enemy when he goes to Qin this time."

When it comes to the three words "Marquis of Songyuan", Zhao Ming's face shows a look of admiration.

Even the emperor couldn't help but look serious when he heard this.

Although Songyuan Hou Bai Zong was only in his early twenties, he had already made great achievements on the battlefield.

This was certainly due to the promotion of his father, Bai Qi, Duke of Wu'an, but more of it was due to Bai Zong's own efforts.

On the battlefield, Bai Zong personally went into battle to kill the enemy and command the operations, once leaving the State of Jin with no chance to fight back.

Not only that, Bai Zong's strength is said to have reached the level of a pseudo-first-class master, and he is a well-deserved leader among the younger generation.

If Cao Zhi is the most talented person in the world among the younger generation, then Bai Zong is the best master in the world among the younger generation!

When Chu Ning met Bai Zong this time, he was afraid that a dispute would occur over Princess Changping.

The emperor narrowed his eyes, a hint of amusement flashed across his face: "This is Chu Ning's own choice, I didn't force him to do it!"

"Since he wants to go, let him go alone!"

"However, not only Eleven and Twelve are going, Thirteen is going too."

"By the way, I have already agreed to make Chu Ning the crown prince, so there is no need for the Chu Palace to exist. Let all the people in his palace live in the East Palace."

"For this matter, Zhao Ming, go and pass on the imperial decree. Tell them that after Chu Ning leaves tomorrow, the people from Prince Chu's Mansion will move into the East Palace immediately!"

Zhao Ming was shocked, but he didn't dare to say anything. He bowed quickly and said, "I obey your orders!"