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

Chapter 245 Deprivation of Official Position

"Father, Princess Gaoping was killed with a crossbow, which only my eighteenth brother has!"

Inside the Yingwu Hall.

The angry prince fell to his knees with a plop, his face filled with indignation: "If you don't give Da Zhou an explanation for this matter, given the character of the Queen of Da Zhou, she will definitely send troops!

Our dynasty just had a fierce battle with the Great Zhao Dynasty, and our national strength has not yet recovered. We cannot fight with other dynasties again. Please think twice!"

The anger on the prince's face made the emperor narrow his eyes and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

I ordered Chu Ning to handle this case this morning. The prince did not raise any objection at that time, but suddenly made a memorial at this moment.

Could it be that Chu Ning had offended him?

After taking a deep look at the prince, the emperor raised his right hand, raised his eyebrows and said, "Stand up and talk."

The prince looked stubborn and said in a deep voice: "If the emperor doesn't punish me, I won't get up!"

Such a firm attitude surprised the emperor.

Now that Chu Ning has returned victoriously, he has made a lot of money by making facial masks and his prestige is at its peak. It is irrational for the prince to target Chu Ning at this time.

Could it be that he was instigated by other princes?

With a bit of surprise, the emperor shook his head and said, "Since you want to kneel, then kneel down. I have already handed this matter over to Chu Ning to investigate. If there is no result in half a month, I will deal with Chu Ning myself."

But the prince frowned and said in a cold voice: "Although the emperor has handed this matter over to Chu Ning, don't forget that his reputation is so high that the ministers are afraid to do it. Even if he really did it, the ministers dare not say anything.

Moreover, Chu Ning was asked to investigate the matter personally. Even if he found out, would he really give himself up? "

Damn you Chu Ning, you actually dared to have an affair with the Crown Princess. I will not let you off easy today no matter what.

At this moment, the prince was filled with jealousy, and the green hat on his head made him want to kill Chu Ning with his own hands!

The emperor looked displeased when he heard this.

The prince is certain that Princess Gaoping was killed by Chu Ning!

"Prince, there are some things you can't say without evidence!"

The emperor's face darkened, and the aura of a superior suddenly exploded. He stared at the prince closely and said coldly: "If others heard it, they would think you are really protecting Chu Ning!"

You are really protecting Chu Ning!

A hint of disdain flashed across the prince's mind.

If you didn't want to cover up the crime, why would you hand the matter over to the suspect Chu Ning for investigation?

This is clearly an attempt to let Chu Ning absolve himself of guilt!

The prince clenched his hands tightly and said angrily, "Father, you are wrong. Now everyone in Kyoto is talking about this matter. It's not just me who thinks so, but everyone thinks so.

If your father doesn't take measures against Chu Ning, the situation will escalate and even become difficult to deal with. Please think twice!"

Thinking about how his relationship with the Crown Princess was destroyed by Chu Ning, and that Chu Ning even blatantly came to the East Palace to find Ling Feiyan, the Crown Prince could not swallow this anger.

Although speaking out boldly would offend the emperor, he could no longer care about that in order to take revenge on Chu Ning.

As a man, how can I save my dignity when my woman is having an affair with Chu Ning?

As the crown prince, how could he watch Chu Ning’s status in the crown princess’ heart surpass his own?

Taking advantage of the murder of Princess Gaoping, Chu Ning must be brought down.

Even if the emperor is partial, Chu Ning should be punished!

Sitting on the main seat, the emperor fell into deep thought as he looked at the prince, whose face was filled with anger and whose eyes exuded hatred.

Could it be that I have been too partial to Chu Ning recently, causing the Crown Prince to be dissatisfied?

However, when I think about it carefully, what the prince said does make some sense.

The murder of Princess Gaoping is no trivial matter, and Chu Ning is the biggest suspect. It is indeed unreasonable to let Chu Ning be personally responsible for investigating the matter.

Moreover, Chu Ning has been too popular recently, overshadowing the prince's reputation. This is not what I want to see.

Thinking of this, the emperor sighed: "I didn't expect this to turn out this way. Well, if the court doesn't make a statement, the people below will really think that I want to protect Chu Ning!"

After thinking about it, the emperor immediately ordered: "How about this, temporarily deprive Chu Ning of his post as Bingzhou governor, but he can keep his title as prince, but his salary will be suspended for three years!"

After a pause, perhaps because he felt that the punishment was a bit severe, the emperor added: "The investigation into Princess Gaoping's murder should still be the responsibility of Chu Ning."

"Your Majesty is wise!" The prince was overjoyed and kowtowed immediately.

Chu Ning, ah Chu Ning, you have come to this day!

Now that your official position has been stripped, your title is of no use, and you only retain the right to investigate the matter. How can you still be so arrogant!

The prince was very happy and had already started imagining how he would deal with Chu Ning next.

……

Half an hour later.

The eunuch chief Zhao Ming took the imperial edict and went to the Prince of Chu's palace in person to convey the order.

Chu Ning and everyone in the mansion bent down in the yard to listen to the emperor's order.

"Eighteenth son Chu Ning is suspected of the murder of Princess Gaoping of Great Zhou. In order to appease the will of the people, he is stripped of his post as Governor of Bingzhou, retains the title of King of Chu, and is suspended from salary for three years. He is to continue investigating the murder of Princess Gaoping. I decree this."

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows, and a strange look flashed across his face.

Why did the emperor suddenly punish me?

"Manager Zhao, can I wait until I see my father before accepting this imperial edict?" Chu Ning didn't want to accept this imperial edict without knowing the reason.

But Zhao Ming's face darkened: "Your Highness, it has been a year since you were included in the family tree. I believe I don't need to tell you what this imperial edict represents, right?

Even if you want to go to His Majesty to ask for clarification on this matter, you must accept this imperial edict."

Zhao Yu's eyes turned cold when he heard this, and his whole body was shaken: "How dare you speak to His Royal Highness the King of Chu like this?"

Who knew that just as he finished speaking, a sneer came from the gate of the palace: "General Zhao, I think it's you who is being presumptuous!"

As the voice reached their ears, everyone turned around and saw that the person coming was the prince.

Chu Ning suddenly realized.

It turns out that all this was caused by the prince.

It must be because I ran into the Crown Prince in the palace just now that this guy thought that the Prince and the Crown Princess had done something shameful, so he went to gossip about us to my father.

But I didn’t expect that my father actually believed what the prince said!

"It turns out to be the prince brother."

Chu Ning said calmly: "Brother Crown Prince, why didn't you send someone to tell me in advance that you were coming to the mansion? I could have gone to the gate to greet you."

"Tell me in advance?"

The prince stared at Chu Ning, the murderous intent in his eyes seemed to be turning into reality, and he said bitterly: "Then why didn't you tell me in advance when you went to the East Palace?

You deliberately let Lord Ling hold me back, but you went to the East Palace alone to look for me..."

Before she could even utter the word "Crown Princess", Chu Ning laughed and said, "I went to the East Palace to find you, my brother the Crown Prince!"

The prince was stunned for a moment, then he realized that if he told the Crown Princess about Chu Ning's visit to the Crown Princess alone, wouldn't that be admitting that the Crown Princess and Chu Ning were having an affair?

The prince came back to his senses and snorted coldly, then turned to look at Shen Wanying who was supported by two maids behind Chu Ning:

"Keep an eye on Chu Ning, don't let him seduce other women!"

Leaving behind a bunch of incoherent words, the prince turned around and left.

It seems like this guy is really angry, otherwise he wouldn’t bite me like a madman!

Chu Ning stared at the prince's departing back, a gleam of light in his eyes.

Could it be that the crown prince ordered others to kill Princess Gaoping and put the blame on himself?

While thinking, Zhao Ming held up the imperial edict and said in a cold voice: "Your Highness, Prince of Chu, if you do not accept this imperial edict, it will be a crime punishable by death!"