12dz Chapter 399: Punishment, Compensation, and Difficulties Thrown to the Emperor
Chapter 399: Punishment, Compensation, and Difficulties Thrown to the Emperor
Hall of Valor.
The second prince's words put Chu Ning on the spot.
When the emperor heard that this matter would affect the marriage, his face suddenly turned gloomy.
"Chu Ning, you are so bold and reckless, killing people in the street, have you never thought about the consequences?"
Chu Ning's face straightened, and he said righteously: "Father, the Minister of Rites told me this matter at the time, and I didn't think too much about it. I just didn't want the people in the city to be trampled by the people of Zhao State, so I led the troops to rush there.
I didn't expect that Zhao Tianling had evil intentions and wanted to compete with the cavalry under my command. Whether it was for the purpose of saving the people and stopping their cavalry from riding through the streets, or in response to the envoy's request, I should agree to this!
And before the fight, we both agreed that no matter who wins or loses, we are not allowed to publicize this matter."
The emperor was stunned by the flawless statement.
So, Chu Ning, not only is you not wrong, but you have done something useful?
The Second Prince could not stand it any longer and sneered, "Eighteenth Brother's mouth is still as sharp as ever, but why do you want to kill him when you are clearly in an advantageous position?
At that time, I was carrying the imperial token from our father and you deliberately delayed time in order to kill them all!
This is clearly an attempt to put the Crown Prince of Zhao to death. You are deliberately trying to destroy the marriage between the two dynasties!"
Chu Ning frowned.
This guy actually has a token in his hand!
However, you have the token in your hand, why didn’t you take it out just now!
While deep in thought, the emperor on the main seat narrowed his eyes and a cold light flashed across them.
I have already asked the second brother to take the token over, but after seeing the token, Chu Ning still wants to delay time?
Humph, this clearly shows that you don't take me seriously.
It seems that Chu Ning has been having a very smooth time during this period!
We must give him some strength!
The emperor gave Chu Ning a cold look and said, "How audacious! How audacious! I must make you give an explanation to the Crown Prince of Zhao about this matter!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ming came forward and reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Zhao wants to see you."
The emperor's expression changed slightly.
The one who is here to call for punishment has arrived!
"Let him in!"
There is no way to hide, so I can only face this matter and find a way to prevent the Crown Prince of Zhao from pursuing the matter.
After a moment, Zhao Tianling came in with a face full of anger and a cold face. He gave Chu Ning a fierce look before bowing to the emperor on the main seat:
"Tian Ling greets His Majesty the Emperor of Great Chu!"
The emperor forced a smile and said, "No need to be polite. Come, please take a seat!"
"No need!"
Zhao Tianling had a grim expression on his face and said in a deep voice, "I came here to ask the Emperor of Great Chu for an explanation. Why did the King of Chu want to kill all of my cavalry?
Is this your way of entertaining guests, or is this your conspiracy?
You deliberately tricked me here in the name of marriage, but secretly tried to kill my cavalry and weaken my strength!"
Let me put a hat on you first.
Since the two sides had an agreement not to talk about the cavalry confrontation, the only possibility is conspiracy theory.
This kid is quite smart!
Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of amusement.
Since there is no way to accuse them of anything in the confrontation, they are trying to find other ways to accuse them. This is a very calculating plan.
I just don’t know how my father will respond.
While thinking, the emperor raised his eyebrows and frowned, "Prince Zhao is overstating the matter. Since our dynasty took the initiative to propose a marriage, how could there be any other calculations?"
Zhao Tianling sneered, "Really? But I heard that His Royal Highness the King of Chu has always been strongly opposed to the marriage. This time he wants to kill all of my cavalry. I guess he also wants to destroy the marriage, right?
If Da Chu is not sincere about the marriage, I will leave now!"
The emperor's face changed slightly and he quickly winked at the second prince.
The second prince laughed awkwardly, "Brother Zhao is overthinking. I, the eighteenth brother, absolutely have no intention of disrupting the marriage."
As he spoke, he looked at Chu Ning and said, "Eighteenth brother, am I right?"
This is to force Chu Ning to express his position!
As long as Chu Ning admits in front of the Crown Prince of Zhao that he will not destroy the marriage, the marriage will proceed smoothly.
Chu Ning wants to ruin this marriage?
There are no doors!
Chu Ning looked at the Second Prince who was pretending to be so arrogant, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes: "Second brother, you know that I have always been against this marriage.
However, regarding today's matter, I really have no other thoughts. I just simply want to teach the Crown Prince of Zhao a lesson and tell him not to be so arrogant in the capital of my Chu State.
After all, there are many people on the street, so it is better not to do something as dangerous as riding a horse on the street."
After hearing this, the second prince was overjoyed.
Chu Ning, ah Chu Ning, you have finally come to this day. You have finally fallen into my trap!
I want you to admit in public that you don’t want the marriage to go through and completely anger my father!
Just wait, your father will punish you severely!
You killed so many Zhao cavalrymen in the street, and now you oppose the marriage in front of the Crown Prince of Zhao. How many lives do you have to dare to be so arrogant!
At this moment, the second prince wanted to laugh out loud to vent his excitement.
Zhao Tianling's face darkened when he heard this. He turned around and stared coldly at the emperor: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Great Chu, is this the attitude of your dynasty?"
The emperor suddenly felt ashamed.
This kid Chu Ning actually sabotaged us in public!
"Chun Ning, what nonsense are you talking about!"
The emperor narrowed his eyes, stared at Chu Ning and said coldly: "You killed someone in the street today, and I haven't settled the score with you yet, and now you oppose the marriage in public!
Humph, it seems that I have been too lenient with you recently, which has caused you to become so arrogant!
From now on, you will focus on the imperial examination and are not allowed to participate in any court affairs.
In addition, you cannot interfere in this marriage, otherwise I will never forgive you!"
After saying this, the emperor said with displeasure: "Back off!"
Chu Ning shrugged and turned to leave.
But Zhao Tianling reached out to stop Chu Ning: "Stop, you killed so many of my people, do you think you can just let it go so easily?"
Chu Ning narrowed his eyes: "What do you want?"
Zhao Tianling sneered: "You must compensate me for my losses. Each of you must pay 1,000 taels of silver, a total of 300,000 taels of silver!"
Chu Ning was stunned.
Good fellow, usually I am the only one who blackmails others, but I didn’t expect that I would be blackmailed by others today.
At this time, the second prince's eyes rolled, and without waiting for Chu Ning to refuse, he took the initiative to speak on Chu Ning's behalf and agreed:
"Brother Zhao, my Eighteenth Brother has a lot of silver in his house. Three hundred thousand taels is not a problem for him. I believe my Eighteenth Brother will send someone to deliver it to the post station in a while."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Chu Ning, his face full of seriousness: "Eighteenth brother, Brother Zhao is generous and doesn't care that you killed so many people. Why are you still standing there? Why don't you agree quickly?"
At this moment, the second prince felt that he was in control of everything and was extremely excited.
However, Chu Ning chuckled when he heard this: "Second brother, when did I agree to give you money?
Since you care so much about this matter, why don't you pay for the three hundred thousand taels of silver?"
After saying that, Chu Ning turned around and left carelessly.
It seems like no one wants to take part in the affairs of the court.
As for compensation, haha, whoever is willing to pay can pay, he won’t pay anyway.
The Second Prince looked at Chu Ning's departing back, and became furious. He turned around and bowed to the Emperor, saying indignantly:
"Father, my Eighteenth Brother is too presumptuous. You must punish him severely!"
The punishment just now was not a punishment at all.
Zhao Tianling was also furious at this moment: "You must give me an explanation for this matter!"
The emperor suddenly had a headache.
This kid Chu Ning doesn't know when to quit, and now he throws the problem to me!
This is trouble!