12dz Chapter 803 The first confrontation between father and son!
Chapter 803 The first confrontation between father and son!
The emperor returned to the court and launched an attack in public!
In order to save the situation and turn the tide, the emperor must suppress Chu Ning!
He didn't dare to take action and just wanted to take back the power that was rightfully his.
There are some things that Chu Ning can only take if he gives them.
If he didn't give it to Chu Ning, he couldn't take it. Even if Chu Ning mobilized troops here, he would take it back!
Of course, he couldn't do anything to Chu Ning when it came to mobilizing troops, but he had other means.
Chu Ning cannot escape blame for the deaths of the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince!
But Chu Ning looked calm and fearless: "What do you mean, father?"
"what for?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes, a cold expression on his face: "Don't think I don't know, it was you who deliberately mobilized the troops of Liangzhou to Zhao State and disguised them as the remnants of Zhao State, so that the crown prince and the fourth son would think that Zhao State was in chaos.
"When the Zhao Kingdom is in turmoil, it is natural to send people to quell the rebellion, and you are the most suitable candidate. You want to use this as an excuse to get out of the situation, and deliberately let the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince kill each other!"
Speaking of anger, a hint of murderous intent appeared in the emperor's eyes.
The death of two sons at once could make even a cold-blooded figure like the emperor fly into a rage.
However, Chu Ning pretended to be innocent when he heard this and said, "Father, you are wrong about this.
First of all, it is an indisputable fact that there are remnants of Zhao State, but these people are all hiding, and it is quite difficult to find them, so I want to lure the snake out of its hole.
But I did not expect that the Crown Prince and my fourth brother would use this as a bargaining chip to force me to go to Zhao State to quell the rebellion.
In order to prevent the news from leaking out, I could not tell them my true intention. However, I refused to go to Zhao State, but the Crown Prince and Fourth Brother would not let it go.
In the end, I was forced to go to Zhao State, and all the brothers and officials in the court can testify to this."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Xiuwen took the initiative to step forward and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, it was indeed the Crown Prince and His Highness the Fourth Prince who tried their best to ask the King of Chu to go to Zhao to quell the rebellion, and His Highness the King of Chu did refuse!"
The emperor's face suddenly turned ugly.
Judging from Chu Ning's reaction at this moment, it was clear that he was prepared.
While thinking, Chu Ning said: "Father, it is not my intention to leave the capital. If you want to impose this crime on me, I can only admit it!
However, after I left, the Crown Prince and my fourth brother started fighting. That was not instigated by me, right?
Now that they are both dead, how can your father put the blame of their deaths on your son? It's easy to find a pretext to accuse someone!
The bodies of the Crown Prince and Fourth Brother are still warm, does Father want to add another prince's corpse to this capital city?"
At the end, Chu Ning's face was filled with indignation and anger.
The emperor's mouth twitched.
Although he knew that this was Chu Ning's excuse, he really wanted to refute it, but after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't think of any rebuttal.
After all, the prince and the fourth brother did not die at the hands of Chu Ning, so it is really difficult to blame Chu Ning for this.
Fortunately, he was well prepared for this. In addition to these two things, he also had something to trouble Chu Ning about.
"Humph, I was just asking about this matter, why are you trying to kill yourself?"
The emperor stared coldly at Chu Ning who was bowing his head, and said in a cold voice: "Even if you are right about the first two things, why did you kill Mo Yushan's family?
If you let him return home safely, I would think you are broad-minded, but you let him go and then secretly sent people to kill him, which is unworthy of your status as a prince!"
He couldn't make Chu Ning admit his mistakes in the first two incidents, so he used the Mo Yushan incident to suppress Chu Ning!
But Chu Ning sighed when he heard this: "Father, if this was done by me, I would not take in her daughter.
Mo Yingying saw the assassins that night. If it was really my son who did it, how could I dare to keep her in the mansion? Aren't you worried that she would recognize the assassins?"
The emperor was stunned.
There was no information in his news that Mo Yingying had seen the assassin.
When the people at the scene heard this, their expressions varied.
Some looked indifferent, some looked amused, and some looked thoughtful.
At this moment, an official suddenly stood up and asked, "Your Highness, Prince Chu, if Mo Yingying had seen the assassin, why didn't you ask her to draw a portrait so that you could search for the assassin?"
Chu Ning glanced at the man. He was from the Fourth Prince’s faction and seemed to have a good relationship with Mo Yushan.
"Master Zhang, right?"
Chu Ning stared at the man as if he was looking at a fool: "Mo Yingying was seriously injured and is still recuperating. It is not suitable for her to come forward at the moment.
However, half a month later, when her health improves, I will send an artist to draw the assassin's appearance according to her description."
Lord Zhang was stunned: "I see, it was my fault for being reckless. Please forgive me, Your Highness the King of Chu."
"That's it!"
Chu Ning waved his hand: "This king knows that you have a good relationship with Lord Mo, and you just want to avenge Lord Mo.
Don't worry, in a few days, I will be able to get news about the assassin from Mo Yingying."
After saying that, Chu Ning turned to look at the emperor: "Father, I wonder if this answer satisfies you?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Chu Ning. There was a cold light flashing in the eyes of both of them, and neither of them gave in.
At this moment, the emperor truly witnessed Chu Ning's edge.
In the past, he only thought that Chu Ning was a little clever and had some luck to get to this point.
But now, for the first time in his life, he attached so much importance to Chu Ning in front of him.
He knew that from now on, this illegitimate son whom he looked down upon would completely enter the center of power.
However, this is not the time to fall out with Chu Ning. He must first enter the city to stabilize the situation and take back power!
Thinking of this, the emperor snorted coldly: "Since Mo Yingying is in your residence, then the investigation of Mo Yushan's death will be handed over to you. If you can't find the murderer within half a month, I will hold you accountable!"
Chu Ning bowed and said, "I obey your command!"
"Go back to the palace!" The emperor turned around and got on the dragon chariot. With a wave of his hand, the team headed towards the city.
Chu Ning shouted from the side: "Father, lunch..."
"no need!"
The emperor interrupted forcefully: "The Crown Prince has suffered such a disaster, the Queen must be extremely worried, I want to go see the Queen."
"Farewell, Father!" Chu Ning was too lazy to persuade him and just bowed and said goodbye.
Seeing this, the others also bowed and saluted: "Farewell, Your Majesty!"
Afterwards, everyone followed the imperial guards and slowly entered the city.
At this time, Ran Ming, who was protecting Chu Ning, couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, is this the end?"
"if not?"
Chu Ning rode slowly, a playful look on his face: "You don't really think there will be a fight today?"
Ran Ming chuckled: "I hope they attack us soon. I can take this opportunity to capture His Majesty and let him pass the throne to you."
Chu Ning rolled his eyes: "Don't tell this to others, otherwise I won't be able to save you."
He knew that Ran Ming had no ill intentions, so he shook his head and did not pursue the matter.
Ran Ming laughed awkwardly and dared not say anything more.
It was a show of force, but Chu Ning handled it safely.
But a bigger storm is coming.
If Chu Ning cannot find the murderer of Mo Yushan, the emperor will definitely use this as an excuse to make trouble!