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

Chapter 660: Familiarity, Beauty

"Your Highness Prince Chen!"

Huo Quji sensed the murderous intent in Cao Zhi's eyes and reminded him calmly, "I know all about the grudge between you and the King of Chu."

"But you have to know that this is the capital of the Han Dynasty. I don't want any accidents to happen before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. Do you understand what I mean?"

Cao Zhi came back to his senses, a sneer appeared on his face: "Are you threatening me, Marquis Guanjun?"

"If King Chen feels this is a threat, then so be it!"

Huo Quji said indifferently: "Whoever dares to cause trouble during this period, I will not show mercy, and my army will take action immediately!"

After saying that, he extended his hand and signaled: "King Chen, please enter the city!"

Cao Zhi glanced at Huo Quji, snorted coldly, stood up and led his men into the city.

Huo Quji shook his head and then led his men to follow.

In the bustling and prosperous Chang'an City, news spread quickly. The news that the King of Chu of Chu and the King of Chen of Wei were going to compete soon spread throughout the streets and alleys.

At this time, Chu Ning, who had already entered the city, came to a villa under the guidance of two Han soldiers.

After giving the other party some silver to send him away, Chu Ning asked everyone to prepare dinner.

An hour later, Chu Ning took a bath, changed his clothes, and put on a blue brocade robe. He looked much more energetic.

Inside the hall, a table of food and wine was set out.

"Your Highness, this is the wine I bought myself, please try it."

Ran Ming looked very attentive and held a jar and filled it up for Chu Ning.

Suddenly, the aroma of wine wafted into my nose.

Chu Ning took a sip and said with a smile, "Not bad, but unfortunately it doesn't taste like my wine."

"Of course. His Royal Highness the King of Chu's wine has become a must-have for princes and nobles to entertain guests!"

Suddenly, a crisp voice came from outside the hall.

When Chu Ning heard the familiar voice, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He looked up and saw a slender figure coming in front of him.

"Princess Changping, are you also here to attend the birthday celebration of the Han Empress Dowager?"

When Chu Ning saw the person coming, he couldn't help but stand up to greet him.

The person who came was none other than Princess Changping of Daqin whom she had met in Chu State before.

I haven't seen her for more than a year, but the beauty before me is still as heroic and stunning as when I first met her.

"Why, you can come, but I can't?"

Princess Changping raised her lips slightly, revealing a hint of playfulness: "Or is it that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is married and doesn't dare to be alone with me?"

"It seems that the Princess of Chu is very strict with you."

Chu Ning was stunned.

Does this sound like something the Princess Changping he knew would say?

In my impression, shouldn't Princess Changping be a superior and cold princess?

Why does it look different now than before?

Surprised, Chu Ning smiled awkwardly and said, "Princess Changping, you are joking. I am just a little confused as to why you came to me at this moment."

Princess Changping glanced at the table full of food and wine and said with a smile, "Why, you don't welcome me? Then I'll leave?"

After not seeing her for a long time, this woman's mouth has become much more powerful.

Chu Ning shook his head: "Since Princess Changping has come here on her own initiative, she must have something important to tell you. Sit down and talk."

"Ran Ming, add a set of bowls and chopsticks."

Ran Ming took a reluctant look at the jar of wine before turning around and going downstairs to make the arrangements.

After a while, a maid brought a set of bowls and chopsticks and placed them in front of Princess Changping.

Princess Changping chuckled and said, "I don't have the habit of dining alone with men. I came here to ask you, is the rumor in the city true?"

"rumor?"

Chu Ning was stunned: "What rumor?"

"You do not know?"

Princess Changping looked surprised: "Now the rumor in the city is that you are going to compete with Cao Zhi at the birthday banquet. Now people are talking about you doing this for Shen Wanying."

News spreads really fast!

This might have been spread deliberately by someone, otherwise how could something that just happened spread throughout Kyoto City within an hour.

Who is behind this?

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashed across them, and he said in a deep voice: "Yes, I did agree to compete with Cao Zhi, but not many people know about this, how could it be spread out?"

Seeing that Chu Ning didn't seem to be pretending, Princess Changping's expression became serious.

"I thought you wanted to embarrass Cao Zhi and deliberately sent people to spread the news. If this was not done by you, then it was most likely Cao Zhi himself who sent people to spread it."

Princess Changping frowned and stared at Chu Ning: "Are you confident in this competition?"

Feeling Princess Changping's concern, Chu Ning felt a little strange.

He didn't have much interaction with the princess, but today she not only came forward on her own initiative but was also so enthusiastic. Something was not right.

Chu Ning rolled his eyes and shook his head, "If you want to talk about absolute certainty, I don't have it!"

"Princess Changping, you should know that Cao Zhi is recognized as the most talented scholar in the world. How can I surpass him in literary talent?"

"The only chance is to win in martial arts, one win and one loss, and the two sides are tied."

After hearing these words, Princess Changping showed a look of disappointment on her face.

"So this is your plan."

Princess Changping shook her head and raised her eyebrows, saying, "You may not know that Cao Zhi is not bad at martial arts. It is not easy to defeat him with your current strength."

"Oh?"

Chu Ning frowned: "Princess Changping knows this person's ability?"

"This princess has fought with him before."

Princess Changping said with a serious face: "After you and the Princess of Chu got married, the Emperor of Wei proposed to my father and wanted me to marry Cao Zhi."

"But I set a rule that anyone who wants to marry this princess must defeat me, so Cao Zhi and I had a secret fight."

"Although he lost, he already has the strength of a second-rate master, or even a pseudo-first-rate master."

At this point, she glanced at Chu Ning and said, "In my opinion, you are only second-rate at best. You can't be his opponent."

Is this the strength of a pseudo-first-class master?

There was a hint of amusement on Chu Ning's lips.

If Cao Zhi was a first-rate master, there would be no need to fight and he would just admit defeat.

But the opponent's strength is equal to his, and it is still unknown who will win.

"Thank you Princess Changping for your reminder, but I have already agreed to this matter. If I return, won't it make the Chu Kingdom lose face?"

Chu Ning shook his head and said, "If he is just a pseudo-first-class master, I will definitely win!"

"is it?"

Princess Changping looked Chu Ning up and down, then smiled and said, "In that case, I will wait for your competition in five days!"

"However, I hope you can go with me to meet someone tomorrow."

It turns out that this was the reason why she came here tonight!

Chu Ning frowned: "Who is so prestigious that Princess Changping would take the initiative to meet him?"

"Isn't there one right in front of you?" Princess Changping looked at him with a smile.

Chu Ning was instantly defeated, shook his head and smiled: "I am naturally different from others, we are in a cooperative relationship!"

Princess Changping chuckled and said, "Alright, I won't keep you in suspense. Tomorrow you will go with me to meet the Second Prince of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shiming!"

"My dynasty has always wanted to trade with the Tang Dynasty, but the Tang Emperor has repeatedly refused, so this princess wants to start with Li Shiming."

"Of course, you will benefit from it. After all, our facial masks and refined salt are obtained from you."

"As long as you help make this happen, I'll give you 10% of the profits in the future!"

Chu Ning thought about it and held up two fingers: "20%!"

"make a deal!"

Princess Changping stood up and said with a smile: "I will come here to pick you up tomorrow morning!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.