kingnovel Chapter 750: Give me some face?
Chapter 750: Give me some face?
Chu Ying expected Chu Ning's refusal.
Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows and said sternly, "Eighteenth brother, He Qingyun killed an official appointed by the imperial court without authorization, so the Ministry of Justice will naturally be responsible for investigating this matter!
As a prince, you have no right to handle this matter on your own. In fact, you were also at fault in this matter.
How about this, I will be a peacemaker, you hand over He Qingyun's body to me, and I will ask my father not to pursue the matter of you killing He Qingyun without authorization, how about that?"
If you want Chu Ning to hand over the body, you naturally have to pay some price.
But the trump card cannot be given all at once, so I will use small favors to see if Chu Ning will agree.
But who is Chu Ning? Hearing this, he immediately understood what Chu Ying was planning.
"Fourth! Brother!"
Chu Ning's face suddenly darkened, he stood up abruptly, and said harshly: "What is the relationship between Ni Heng and me, don't you know?
He was promoted by me. During the more than one year in Bingzhou, he worked diligently as the prefect and served the people!
I didn't expect that He Qingyun was brutally murdered because of his selfishness. Do you think I can tolerate this?
Now there is witness to prove this matter. Even if father knew about it, he would not blame me!
As for your nice words, they are totally unnecessary. I believe that the emperor will make his own judgment."
These words completely blocked Chu Ying's thoughts.
He had his reasons and evidence for killing He Qingyun and was not afraid of the emperor's investigation at all.
Of course, he also avoided the main point and did not mention the fact that he had acted on his own.
He just wanted to show his attitude to Chu Ying!
It's impossible to make him submit with this reason.
Although Chu Ying had already prepared herself for rejection when getting married, she still looked a little unhappy after being rejected so bluntly by Chu Ning.
Seeing this, Liu Yunqing immediately stepped forward to smooth things over: "Your Highness Prince Chu's words make sense, but the Fourth Prince is also thinking about you, so he wants to intervene in this matter.
Otherwise, given the Fourth Prince's personality, he should just ignore everything and not get involved in this mess."
After all, Chu Ying had something to ask of Chu Ning, so he couldn't show off, and immediately followed up with what he said:
"Yes, I have good intentions, so please don't get the wrong idea, brother."
"But He Qingyun's body is indeed not suitable to be hung on the city wall forever. How about this, you give Fourth Brother some face and let him handle this matter?"
After saying that, he signaled Liu Yunqing with his eyes to take out the treasure.
Liu Yunqing smiled and persuaded: "Your Highness, Prince Chu, the Fourth Prince has learned that your realm has been improved, and has specially prepared some elixirs to strengthen your body and replenish your essence. Please accept them."
"Someone, bring the things in!"
At a command, four guards came in carrying a large box.
When he opened it, he found many medicinal herbs and three bottles of pills inside.
Chu Ning's eyes lit up and he walked forward to take a look.
These medicinal herbs are indeed top-grade tonics that can be used to increase Qi and blood as well as enhance one’s strength.
Picking up the three bottles of pills, he saw that they were all medicines used to stabilize his state of mind.
It’s just that compared to the previous pill, its efficacy is slightly weaker.
These things added up are worth a lot of money.
However, Chu Ning was still not satisfied.
Putting the pill into his sleeve, Chu Ning said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Brother, but my realm has stabilized."
Although he said that he was stable, his body honestly accepted the pill.
This posture clearly tells Chu Ying that there are not enough chips!
He didn't refuse directly!
That's something to talk about.
What do you need to talk about?
More chips, of course!
Chu Ying raised his eyebrows, and a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.
What he hated most was Chu Ning's greedy character.
But Liu Yunqing on the side was not surprised by this. Seeing Chu Ying unhappy, he quickly stepped forward to block Chu Ning's sight and said with a wry smile:
"Your Highness, Prince Chu, Your Highness is only acting as a peacemaker. These things..."
"Master Liu!"
Chu Ning interrupted Liu Yunqing coldly before he could finish his words: "Since you want to be a peacemaker, you should show your attitude."
Just this little thing is enough to ask him to hand over He Qingyun's body?
dream!
"This……"
Liu Yunqing frowned, looking embarrassed.
Although he had known that this matter would not go so smoothly, Chu Ning's exorbitant attitude still made him unable to resist.
At this time, Chu Ying suddenly stood up and said in a cold voice: "Eighteenth brother, since I dare to come, I will naturally show the right attitude.
How about this, you tell me a condition, how can you hand over He Qingyun's body to me?"
Having dealt with Chu Ning several times, Chu Ying knew very well that Chu Ning liked to cheat people, so he didn't dare to make his own offer.
As long as he makes an offer, Chu Ning will definitely raise the price.
It would be better to let Chu Ning name the price and he would bargain.
But Chu Ning narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "My request is very simple, just keep silent about the spoils of Chu State!
This matter does not require Fourth Brother to do anything. It is just a piece of cake for Fourth Brother. I believe Fourth Brother will not refuse, right?"
Chu Ying was stunned when he heard this.
He never expected that Chu Ning would let him remain silent on this matter.
The secret possession of the spoils is Chu Ning's biggest flaw at the moment. If we can seize the opportunity, maybe Chu Ning can be brought down.
But if he didn't agree, there would be no way to get He Qingyun's body back, and there would be no way to get He Peng's loyalty.
These two things made Chu Ying difficult to decide, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
On the one hand, there is Chu Ning's flaw, and on the other hand, there is the loyalty of the Minister of Industry He Peng.
No matter which one it is, it is a big deal for him!
While thinking, Liu Yunqing suddenly said, "Your Highness, the King of Chu, even if the Fourth Prince doesn't say anything about the spoils of war from Zhao, the Crown Prince and the other princes will not let it go easily."
He was reminding Chu Ying.
Even if the Fourth Prince and his faction remained silent, the Crown Prince and the other princes would take action.
Chu Ying's eyes lit up and he reacted immediately.
Yes, if he doesn't take action, others can take action based on this incident.
Especially since the prince suffered a great loss at the hands of Chu Ning this time, how could he miss this opportunity?
All he needs to do is remain silent to get He Qingyun's body, so why not?
Thinking of this, Chu Ying narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Eighteenth brother, is this your condition? You must think it through!"
Chu Ning said calmly, "This is what I want. If you agree, you can take He Qingyun's body away now."
"Okay, the king agrees!"
Chu Ying said in a deep voice: "I hope Eighteenth Brother will not regret it!"
Chu Ning chuckled and said, "I have never regretted anything I have done."
After saying that, Chu Ning shouted outside the hall: "Ran Ming!"
"The general is here!"
"You go to the south of the city with Fourth Brother and inform the brothers below to hand over He Qingyun's body to Fourth Brother!"
"Yes!"
In order to make this matter go smoothly, Chu Ning specially sent Ran Ming to go there in person.
Chu Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
What he feared most was that Chu Ning agreed, but the soldiers under him did not.
With Ran Ming accompanying us, this matter will be absolutely safe!
"Don't worry, Eighteenth Brother. I will not get involved in the matter of Zhao's spoils of war!"
Chu Ying finished speaking and turned to leave.
But what he didn't know was that Chu Ning was staring at his back with a hint of amusement in his eyes.