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

The next two days in Kyoto were very busy, with many local officials arriving.

As expected, princes, marquises and royal families from all over the country came to Kyoto in the past few days.

At the same time, all the countries sent envoys, even the State of Wei sent people over.

No matter how bad the relationship between the two countries is, when something like this happens, they still have to send people on the surface.

Establishing a crown prince is a matter of great importance, as it concerns the future relations among the major dynasties, so all countries naturally attach great importance to it.

Some of them were old acquaintances of Chu Ning, including the Han Dynasty's champion marquis Huo Quji, the Jin Dynasty's eldest prince Ji Yinghao, and the Tang Dynasty's national teacher Yuan Tian.

This time, in order to ease relations with the State of Chu, the State of Wei did not send Cao Zhang, but instead sent the Minister of Rites Yang Xiu.

Chu Ning received all these people personally. After all, to be crowned as the crown prince, he should be more considerate in etiquette.

Of course, these people were not the ones Chu Ning was concerned about. He was now eager to meet Princess Changping. He wanted to explain the matter of the Crown Princess to her.

Two days later, the sky was clear and cloudless, and the wind was cold.

Chu Ning led his men to the city gate to welcome the Qin wedding procession.

Soon, a team of about two thousand people slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

The team included not only cavalry but also many maids and many carriages loaded with dowries.

The wedding of Qin's most favored princess naturally cannot be too grand, which is why they are so slow.

Soon, the convoy arrived at the city gate, and Chu Ning went to greet them as the musicians played music.

However, the person in the carriage did not show up. Instead, Gan Long in the carriage behind came to Chu Ning.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Chu!" Gan Long bowed with a smile.

Chu Ning smiled slightly: "Prime Minister Gan is too polite. I didn't expect that you would personally escort Princess Changping here this time."

Gan Long said solemnly: "Princess Changping is the beloved daughter of His Majesty of our dynasty. She is getting married this time in the hope that she will be treated well by the State of Chu."

Before the wedding took place, Ganlong had already made his attitude clear.

It seems that the other party is also well prepared.

Chu Ning knew what was going on, but there were some things he couldn't tell Gan Long, so he could only laugh it off:

"Our dynasty chose to hold the wedding at the enthronement ceremony to show respect for Princess Changping."

He looked up at the huge purple carriage and said with a smile, "Princess Changping, don't you want to have a word with me?"

He was a little puzzled. With Princess Changping's personality, how could she refrain from speaking?

After all, that person had a similar temperament and personality to Feng Mulan. He talked to Gan Long for a long time, but Princess Changping did not respond.

However, even if he took the initiative to ask, there was still no movement in the carriage.

This scene made Chu Ning raise his eyebrows, and he stood up to go over to check.

Unexpectedly, Gan Long reached out to stop him and frowned, saying, "Your Highness, please respect yourself. According to the rules of our Qin State, women cannot meet men before they get married."

"If there is anything, you can tell me and I will tell Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Is there such a rule?

Chu Ning couldn't help but turn around and look at Deng Hongwen behind him and asked, "Do you know the rules of Qin?"

Deng Hongwen nodded slightly: "Your Highness, this is not only the case in Qin, but in most dynasties. Women cannot meet men before they get married."

There are so many rules.

Chu Ning thought about it and finally gave up the idea of going into the carriage to talk to Princess Changping.

"In that case, let's go into the city first. We have already arranged a place to stay."

Chu Ning extended his hand to signal, Gan Long bowed and saluted, then waved his hand and said loudly: "Enter the city!"

The huge army escorted a lot of dowry and slowly entered the city to the sound of musicians playing.

Chu Ning arranged for them to stay in the Daqin Posthouse instead of the Eastern Palace.

The reason is very simple, the Empress of the Great Zhou is inside.

He wanted to let Shen Wanying know about his relationship with the empress, and even that he had a daughter, but he absolutely could not let Princess Changping know these two things.

After all, Princess Changping's hot temper cannot be compared with Shen Wanying's. What Shen Wanying can accept may not be acceptable to Princess Changping.

Of course, Chu Ning did not leave after settling everyone, but drank tea with Gan Long in the living room.

He must first make things clear with the other party regarding the Crown Princess.

The hall is filled with the aroma of tea, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Gan Long took a sip, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Good tea!"

Chu Ning smiled and said, "If Prime Minister Gan likes it, I will send someone to bring some to you later."

"Then your Highness, Lao."

Gan Long put down his teacup and said with a smile, "I wonder how Your Highness plans to arrange this wedding?"

Without waiting for Chu Ning to speak, Gan Long asked first.

Chu Ning took out an imperial edict from his bosom and handed it over: "This imperial edict will appear at the enthronement ceremony. Prime Minister Gan can take a look at it first."

Gan Long's eyes lit up and he quickly picked up the imperial edict to check it.

But after a moment, his face suddenly looked a little ugly.

"Concubine?"

Gan Long put down the imperial edict and stared at Chu Ning in disbelief: "Are you planning to make Princess Changping a concubine?"

Chu Ning nodded slightly and said calmly: "Princess Chu has been with me for many years, going through wind and rain, and has suffered a lot of grievances for me."

"Now that I am about to become the crown prince, I can't just cross the river and burn the bridge at this time, right?"

"If I really do this, I will not only be despised by the people, but Princess Changping will also look down on me."

"Princess Changping is also a reasonable person. I believe she would not blame me even if she knew about this."

This is what he wanted to discuss with Gan Long!

He will never give in on the matter of the Crown Princess!

Gan Long snorted coldly upon hearing this, stood up suddenly, and said in a cold voice: "At the beginning, I was talking to His Majesty and you were talking to the Emperor about the Crown Princess!"

But Chu Ning shook his head and said, "I will make the decision on my own regarding my marriage. If Prime Minister Gan is unwilling, then this marriage will be cancelled."

Such a tough attitude shocked Gan Long.

I wanted to pretend to be angry and scare Chu Ning, but I didn't expect Chu Ning to be not afraid at all and didn't even want to get married!

"I never thought that Chu would go back on its word!"

Gan Long snorted coldly: "I can't make the decision on this matter. You need to send someone to tell His Majesty that I can make a decision!"

"Also, I have to go to the palace to see the Emperor Chu. You must give me an explanation for this matter!"

But Chu Ning said calmly: "You can send someone to deliver a letter to your emperor, but forget about seeing my father. My father has already given this matter to me to handle, otherwise this imperial edict would not appear in front of you."

After saying that, Chu Ning stood up and walked out, leaving a message before leaving: "Time is running out, give me a reply as soon as possible."

"However, even if the emperor of your dynasty disagrees, my decision will not change!"

Gan Long's mouth twitched and a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

He knew that Chu Ning's attitude was so firm that he must be prepared to bear all the consequences!