nycdaug Chapter 878 Spreading, Trouble is Coming
Chapter 878 Spreading, Trouble is Coming
"A letter from Princess Changping?"
Chu Ning raised his eyebrows and took two steps forward: "Let me see!"
He really didn't believe that just a letter from Princess Changping could allow him to go to Qin.
If it were any other time, for the sake of cooperation, for the money, and for the friendship between the two, maybe he would go.
But now is the time to prepare for the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince. How can he go to Qin at this time?
Now that the overall situation is in his hands, how can he give up the advantage he has gained and go to Qin!
With some doubts, he reached out and opened the letter.
His expression was normal at first, but after reading it, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
What was in his mind was beyond his expectations. He didn't expect Princess Changping to bring up that incident.
While thinking, the messenger said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Prince Chu, please give me a definite answer. Princess Changping has been waiting for your news."
Chu Ning took a deep breath, accepted the letter, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is of great importance. I need a day to consider it."
After saying that, he turned and looked at the emperor: "Father, regarding the matter of going to Qin State, I will temporarily decide on my eleventh and twelfth brothers. I need to think about it for a day before giving you a reply."
After saying this, Chu Ning extended his hand in greeting, then turned and left.
This scene caused a lot of discussion among the ministers in the hall.
Even Jia Yu, Lu Xiuwen, Yun Jianye and others couldn't help but look at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
The preparations for the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince are just underway. How could Chu Ning go to the State of Qin at this time?
Although Chu Ning did not agree, he did not refuse either. Based on their understanding of Chu Ning, not refusing was equivalent to agreeing.
While everyone was thinking, the emperor said calmly: "The matter of Qin State's Princess Changping seeking a husband is indeed of great importance."
"Since Chu Ning wants to think about it for a day, let's wait for him to make a decision and then return to Qin together."
"The Ministry of Rites should entertain the Qin messenger well, and then we can leave!"
Having said this, the emperor stood up and left.
"Farewell to His Majesty (Father)!" Amid the crowd's cheers, the emperor's figure gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.
An official from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward and gestured, "Messenger, please come this way."
Unexpectedly, the messenger shook his head and said, "No need, I have something else to do and I have to go to the Prince of Chu's Mansion later. Goodbye!"
After saying this, he left first, regardless of the officials from the Ministry of Rites trying to keep him.
This attitude made Jia Yu feel uneasy. Without even having time to talk to other officials, he immediately chased after him.
But he was a civil official after all, and his pace was not as fast as the messenger. As soon as he chased after him, the messenger disappeared.
But Jia Yu did not give up and chased him to the gate of the palace.
What caught my eye was a fast horse going away in the distance.
Jia Yu narrowed his eyes and immediately came to an alley outside the palace.
Two Jinyiwei immediately appeared and saluted: "Sir!"
"Follow the Qin envoy immediately and see what he is doing!"
"Yes!" the two responded and followed immediately.
Afterwards, Jia Yu rushed to the Prince of Chu's Palace.
Chu Ning's performance today was so unexpected that he wanted to go over and ask for clarification.
Three quarters of an hour later, at the gate of Prince Chu's Palace.
Jia Yu, Lu Xiuwen, Yun Jianye and Zhao Yu gathered together and entered the mansion together.
The living room of the palace.
Chu Ning sat in the main seat, as if he knew the four people would come, and had ordered someone to prepare hot tea in advance.
"I have met His Highness!"
"No need to be so polite, just sit down and talk. You can take this letter and read it yourself!"
After Chu Ning finished speaking, he handed the letter to Lu Xiuwen.
Lu Xiuwen was stunned. He didn't expect Chu Ning to hand the letter to him directly. Then he reacted and immediately reached out to take it.
When he opened it, his face immediately turned ugly.
Afterwards, the letter was passed on one by one, and the four people read the contents of the letter in full.
There is no doubt that their expressions were the same as Lu Xiuwen's.
"You all know about this."
Chu Ning sighed and said, "During the Han Dynasty, I owed Princess Changping a favor and promised her something."
"As long as it is not against morality and within my ability, I must agree to his request!"
"Now Princess Changping is using this matter to make a fuss. She wants me to go to Qin State and help her overcome the difficulties in finding a husband."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jia Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, this letter was sent at least ten days ago. At that time, Princess Changping didn't know that you were going to be crowned as the crown prince!"
"I believe that if she knew about this, she would definitely not let you go to Qin at this time."
Although he didn't say it explicitly, the implication was very clear. He didn't want Chu Ning to go to Qin at this moment.
Such a good situation cannot be delayed because of a letter from Princess Changping.
Lu Xiuwen also echoed in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Lord Jia is right and there are reasons for it. I believe Princess Changping will not blame you."
Zhao Yu opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.
Yun Jianye said with a worried look on his face: "Your Highness, the situation in Kyoto City has just been stabilized. If you leave at this moment, the other princes will definitely be eager to make a move."
The position of crown prince that he had finally obtained was not easy to obtain. If he went to Qin State now, he would definitely be counterattacked by the emperor and other princes.
Even though the emperor appointed Chu Ning as the crown prince today, given the emperor's character, he must hate Chu Ning very much in his heart!
If Chu Ning really leaves, the emperor will definitely take action to regain power.
These words made Chu Ning frown and look embarrassed.
On the one hand, there is his own promise, and on the other hand, there is the position of crown prince that is about to be obtained.
At this moment, a Jinyiwei suddenly came in: "Your Highness, there is news in the city that you owe Princess Changping a favor. This time Princess Changping wants you to go to Qin to repay the favor!"
As soon as these words came out, Jia Yu's face changed drastically. He stood up suddenly and asked, "Has this matter spread?"
"Yes, now everyone in the city knows about this and everyone is talking about it." The Jinyiwei replied in a deep voice.
"Now we're in trouble!"
Jia Yu's face was gloomy. "If this matter had not been spread, Your Highness could still pretend that he knew nothing. At most, he would have broken his promise once."
"But once this matter gets out, Your Highness, you must not break your promise to Princess Changping, otherwise your image in the eyes of the people will be completely destroyed!"
"This move is quite cruel. This news must have been spread by that messenger, right?"
The Royal Guard nodded: "It was indeed the messenger who released the news. When the other princes learned about it, they immediately sent people to spread it."
The news spread throughout Kyoto in a short time, and of course the contribution of those princes was indispensable.
Jia Yu sighed: "It seems that our trouble has come. The other party clearly wants to force His Royal Highness the King of Chu to go to Qin!"
As soon as these words came out, a trace of anger appeared on Lu Xiuwen's face: "Who on earth is so abominable that he would plot against Your Highness in this way!"
They were not surprised by the actions of the princes.
But who asked the messenger to deliberately spread the news in the city?
Chu Ning raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and muttered to himself, "Yeah, who on earth wants me to go to Qin?"
Thinking of this, Chu Ning's eyes turned cold: "Go find the messenger!"