It was already early morning when Qi Ning returned to Jinyihou Mansion.
He left the capital this time and spent a few days with Gu Qinghan, and then went to Daguangming Temple for several days. When he entered the mansion, he felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. When the servants in the mansion saw Qi Ning, they all lowered their heads. Qining felt suspicious if he dared to look more. Not far away, he saw the old housekeeper Han Shou explaining something to his servants. He said hello, and Han Shou hurriedly came over and said, "Your Majesty, you are back."
Listening to his tone, Qi Ning seemed to have something urgent. Before he asked, Han Shou had already said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent people here twice. It seems that there is something urgent to summon you."
Qi Ning was stunned, and Han Shou came closer, looked around, and whispered: "Madam has been in a bad mood for the past two days. Your Majesty... please be careful!"
"In a bad mood?" Qining tensed up and asked hurriedly: "What happened?"
"The palace sent someone here the day before yesterday and sent a girl over." Han Shou said in a low voice: "The girl said she was recovering from her injuries in the palace. Now she has recovered a lot from her injuries, so she came to see the prince. She Said... She said she would follow the prince from now on, and she also said she was Zhuo Xian'er...!"
Qi Ning suddenly felt dizzy. Knowing why Ximen Zhanying was in a bad mood, he smiled bitterly and said, "Where is Miss Zhuo now?"
"Although Madam is unhappy, she doesn't make things difficult for her." Han Shou said: "We have arranged to go to another hospital, and we also invited Miss Tang to look at her injuries."
Qi Ning was really worried that Ximen Zhanying would be furious and shut Zhuo Xianer out. He was slightly relieved when he heard that he had settled down. He thought that things had come to this and it was difficult to change. He would always try to coax Ximen Zhanying back later. .
Han Shou wanted to say something else, but Qining heard a voice coming from the side: "Hey, the prince has returned to his residence. He has not been seen for the past few days. Where did the prince go to do important errands?" The voice was delicate, and Qi Ning followed it. Go, only to see the graceful Chi Danmei walking towards here twisting her waist.
When Qi Ning saw Chi Danmei, he felt relieved and said with a smile, "When did you come back?"
"See what you said." Chi Danmei had a pretty face with a smile, and was extremely charming. Before anyone arrived, the fragrant wind blew towards her face, and she said delicately: "I have already married you, so naturally I am a member of the Qi family. Madam has also arranged a place for me. Naturally, I can come back anytime I want." As he spoke, he had already reached Qi Ning's side and walked around Qi Ning with a half-smile on his face. He even sniffed. Youyou sighed and said: "Your Majesty must be very busy these days. I'm afraid I haven't been able to get a good rest day and night, but you should take care of yourself."
It sounded like words of concern, but when they reached Qining's ears, Qining felt weak.
He has been staying with Gu Qinghan these days. The two are lingering day and night. It can be said that they are not resting day and night. Chi Danmei seems to know something when she says this, which makes Qining feel a little embarrassed, but still smiles. He said: "I am a martial arts practitioner. I am in good health. Even if I don't rest for several days, I am still very brave. You are also a martial arts practitioner. You should know how powerful I am."
There was something in his words. Chi Danmei was so shrewd that she couldn't understand. She rolled her eyes at him, twisted her waist and walked to the main entrance. Qining said hurriedly: "Where are you going?"
"I've been in the capital for a long time and haven't had a good stroll yet." Chi Danmei said, "I heard that there are many snacks in the capital. I happen to be free these days, so I just want to walk around and eat and drink. By the way, I heard that there are rouge gouache in the capital. There are a lot of high-quality goods, so I'll go over and take a look. I'm bored to death after staying in the house all day." She smiled sweetly, her eyes watery: "Do you want to come with us?"
Qi Ning knew that with Chi Danmei's temperament, it was really impossible for her to stay at home honestly. However, the palace summoned her and she really couldn't travel to the city with Chi Danmei at this time. He said: "I will enter the palace soon. Change Let’s go.”
Chi Danmei seemed to have known the answer, so she didn't say much and was about to leave. Qin Ning stopped her and asked, "Do you have any silver with you?" Knowing that Chi Danmei might not have any money with her, she took her own money bag. Throwing it over, Chi Danmei took the bag, smiled charmingly, and left.
"Is Madam in the house?" Qi Ning asked Han Shou.
Han Shou replied: "Madam went to Shenhou Mansion yesterday and has not come back."
Qi Ning thought to himself that Ximen Zhanying was really angry. He was about to go to Zhuo Xian'er to take a look when he heard a voice from behind: "Your Majesty!"
Qi Ning turned around and saw a man coming up from behind, dressed as an official of the Shenhou Mansion. The man held up his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I am a member of the Shenhou Mansion. I have been ordered to wait for the prince to return to the manor."
"Did... Zhan Ying ask you to come over?"
"This humble position is based on the instructions of Third Senior Brother." The man said: "The Emperor has a decree. After the prince returns to the palace, he does not need to enter the palace and goes directly to the Shenhou Mansion. Prince Yu said that he wants to see the prince."
"Prince Yu?" Qining was startled.
Ever since the capture of Prince Yu of the Northern Han Dynasty in Xiangyang, Beitang Yu has been under house arrest in the Shenhou Mansion. Qining went to see Prince Yu twice, but he also obeyed the emperor's order and wanted to learn about the world from Prince Yu. Picture, but of course Beitang Yu knew that if the Chu people obtained the World Map, it would be very detrimental to the Northern Han Dynasty, so naturally he would not inform the situation of the World Map.
Qi Ning went there twice in vain, so he gave up the thought of getting the map of the world from Beitang Yu, and even forgot about the existence of that person. Who expected that Prince Yu would want to see him today? He was a little surprised and frowned and asked Said: "Why does he want to see me?"
The man said: "Master Lu from the Ministry of War went to see Beitang Yu a few days ago, but Beitang Yu didn't say a word to Master Lu, and Master Lu left in disappointment. But the morning before yesterday, Prince Yu suddenly spoke and said that he was going to I met the prince, but the prince was not in the palace at that time. I reported this matter to the emperor, and the emperor ordered us to immediately ask the prince to see Beitang Yu when he comes back. I have been waiting for you as I have been ordered to do!"
Qi Ning nodded, thinking that Lu Xiao from the Ministry of War suddenly went to see Beitang Yu. This matter was very strange. It was probably that there was a problem with the frontline war. Longtai ordered him to see Beitang Yu immediately when he came back. It seemed that the situation was still very serious. It was urgent, so he didn't waste any time. He ordered Han Shou to prepare some clothes. After putting them on, he immediately went to the Shenhou Mansion and went to Ruozhuo Xian'er's place. It wouldn't be too late to come back after finishing his work.
When they arrived at the Shenhou Mansion, someone had informed them. Wenqu Captain Han Tianxiao came to greet him in person. He did not rush to take Qining to see Beitang Yu, but invited him to sit down in the hall. Qining kept looking around, but did not see Ximen. Zhan Ying.
After serving tea, Qi Ning finally asked: "Third senior brother, I heard that Mr. Lu from the Ministry of War came to see Beitang Yu?"
Han Tianxiao said: "The prince has not been in the capital these days and does not know anything. The front line reported that the 5,000 soldiers and horses of General Xiao Pingzhi of the Qinhuai Army fell into the trap of the Northern Han people and the entire army was wiped out...!" He hadn't finished yet. , Qi Ning was already shocked and said in a voiceless voice: "The entire army was wiped out?"
"This matter has not been spread to the outside world yet." Han Tianxiao said solemnly: "The emperor was furious because of this." Immediately, he informed Qi Ning of the general situation he knew. Qi Ning heard that Zhongli Ao released the water from Baiyang Lake to fill the Baishu River, which was broken. On Xiao Pingzhi's return journey, five thousand soldiers and horses fell into a desperate situation with no way out, and his face was extremely solemn.
"The loss of five thousand soldiers and horses is naturally a huge blow to the morale of our army." Han Tianxiao said: "In the final analysis, it was because we did not know the terrain of Han that Zhong Li'ao set a trap."
Qi Ning sighed: "A general who is good at fighting naturally knows how to take advantage of the right time and place. Zhong Li'ao can command the main force of the Han army, and now he is in the territory of the Han Dynasty. He naturally knows this well." He understood and said: "Master Lu came to see Beitang Yu, is it for the purpose of the world map?"
Han Tianxiao said: "Exactly. In order to avoid being involved in the struggle for the throne, Beitang Yu was willing to preside over the geographical investigation of the Han Dynasty. He led people to create the so-called World Map. As far as we know, the World Map is the Han Dynasty map. The most complete map, mountains, rivers, passes and roads are all clear. With the World Map in hand, the geography of the Han Dynasty will be clear. Master Lu originally wanted to persuade Beitang Yu to provide information about the World Map, but Beitang Yu never said a word to Master Lu from beginning to end. Seeing him like this, Master Lu knew that he couldn't let him speak, so he had no choice but to leave."
"Did he take the initiative to ask me to come see him?"
"Exactly, the day before yesterday morning, the person who delivered him food reported that he asked us to invite the prince to come over." Han Tianxiao said: "He has been under house arrest so far and has not taken the initiative to say anything to us. This is the first time he has made a request. We invited the prince to come over. The prince was not in the palace, so we could only report this to the emperor in advance, and the emperor issued an order. After the prince came back, he immediately went to see Beitang Yu. What the emperor meant was that he hoped that the prince could continue to persuade Beitang Yu if he had the opportunity. If he has the conditions to provide information about the Huanyu Map, the prince can agree to it as long as it is not too excessive."
Qi Ning thought for a moment before asking: "He is under house arrest in the Shenhou Mansion, so it is naturally impossible for him to have contact with outsiders. In other words, he does not know everything that happens outside."
"He is the most important prisoner in the Shenhou Mansion. He is guarded day and night. His humble position can guarantee that he has cut off all contact with the outside world. He has no way to know everything that happens outside." Han Tianxiao said seriously.
Qi Ning then stood up and said: "Since he wants to see me, I will go and meet him." After looking around, he lowered his voice and said: "Third senior brother, Zhan Ying...!"
Han Tianxiao whispered: "Junior sister is not in a good mood, but don't worry, my lord, it's nothing serious."
Qi Ning nodded, and Han Tianxiao took Qi Ning to see Beitang Yu in person.
Although Beitang Yu is under house arrest, the scenery where he lives is beautiful. The place he lives in is surrounded by a pool of water, but now the pool is full of lush green lotus leaves, and there are also lotus flowers in the green. As a prisoner, The Chu State's treatment of Beitang Yu was not bad.
After familiarity with the road, Qining came outside the house alone, only to see Bei Tangyu sitting on a small chair by the pond, holding a fishing rod in his hand and wearing a bamboo hat on his head, and he was actually enjoying fishing.
Qi Ning walked over slowly. When Beitang Yu heard the footsteps, he didn't look back. He seemed to have guessed who was coming. Qin Ning walked a few steps away from Beitang Yu and said, "Is there a fish in this pond? "
"There were no fish in the first place, but after I put them in, they naturally appeared." Bei Tangyu said with a smile: "They did things properly. They knew that I wanted to fish, so they bought two buckets of fish and put them in. You have to know that I caught them myself. Fish tastes delicious.”
Qi Ning also said with a smile: "The prince seems to be used to this kind of life."
"It's up to me whether you get used to it or not." Bei Tangyu still held the fishing rod steadily and stared at the float floating on the water. His voice was calm: "By the way, how many people have you killed or injured this time? Mo. You must underestimate Zhongli Ao, among the generals of the Han Empire, except Beitang Qing, no one is Zhongli Ao’s opponent!”