Qi Ning blurted out, and Duan Canghai and others were stunned. Not knowing why, they asked cautiously: "Master Hou, what box is it?"
At this time, Qi Ning thought of the box he saw in the Niutouling cave.
At that time, in order to avoid the pursuit of Lord Wood God, he stumbled and fell down a cliff. However, he was a blessing in disguise. He obtained the footwork of Xiaoyao in the cave on the cliff. In addition, he also obtained a cold blade that can cut iron like mud.
The cold blade was placed in the box made of brass.
At this moment, Qi Ning suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a lotus pattern carved on the lid of the brass box, and he also remembered that most of the entire box was made of copper, except for the lotus flower. It seems to be painted with black paint, forming a black lotus.
Just because the carving was very weird, Qining remembered it very clearly.
He had already forgotten about the box, but when he mentioned the Black Lotus Holy Cult several times tonight, Qining suddenly had an idea in his mind and remembered the brass box with the black lotus carved on it.
He was surprised, thinking to himself that the skeleton in the cave was actually related to the Black Lotus Sect
Duan Canghai claimed that the Black Lotus Holy Cult was created by the Black Miao people, and the Black Miao people's activities were in the southwest of Bashu, among the mountains, and their power was only in the Bashu area.
However, Niutou Ridge is in the Jianghuai area, thousands of miles away from the activities of the Black Miao people. If the skeleton is really related to the Black Lotus Holy Cult, why did it run from Bashu to the Central Plains and hide in the cliff? Inside the cave
Duan Canghai asked, Qi Ning shook his head slightly and said: "It's nothing."
Duan Canghai saw Qining looking slightly tired and advised: "Master Hou, we really don't have anything to do with whether this matter has anything to do with the Black Lotus Holy Sect. The Shenhou Mansion will naturally investigate. Today It's almost dawn. You've been running around all night. Why don't you... Why don't you go back home and rest first?" He glanced at the back room and said softly: "I think Miss Tang will definitely not be able to get out for a while. I will be here in person later. Guard.”
Qi Ning also knew that although Tang Nuo had excellent medical skills, he was not a god after all. Many experts from the Beggar Clan worked together to study antidote methods but came up with nothing. There was no way that Tang Nuo could develop the antidote in a short time.
He was indeed feeling tired at the moment. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "I might as well go back to the house first. If the epidemic really breaks out today, I'm afraid someone will come to the house to look for me." He stood up and said with a faint smile: " If there hadn't been an outbreak today, more people would have come looking for me."
Yong'an Hall was only a few blocks away from the Hou's Mansion, not too far away. When he left the door, it was already dark. Qining left Yong'an Hall and went directly to the Hou's Mansion under the protection of Zhao Wushang and others.
After walking down a street, I saw that a bridge over the Qinhuai River was already guarded by five or six soldiers wearing Tiger God Camp armor. It seemed that the bridge was blocked.
Qi Ning remembered that the last time he accompanied Tang Nuo to Yong'an Hall early in the morning, he happened to pass by here. At that time, the bridge was very lively with people coming and going, but today it was deserted. He knew that not long ago, the bridge was deserted. The cavalry passed through the streets and alleys to prevent the people from going out. The people in Beijing were afraid that something big was going to happen, so they stayed at home.
Compared with other places, people in the capital are both panicked and familiar with martial law.
Once something big happens in the capital, martial law will usually be enforced as soon as possible, and people are not allowed to go out on the streets. The people in Beijing have actually become accustomed to it, and martial law has just been implemented not long ago, and the aftermath is still lingering. At this time, martial law is suddenly imposed. Although the people are surprised, they are There is no need to panic.
When Qi Ning returned to the Hou Mansion, he didn't have to pass by the bridge. He just walked by the bridge. A soldier from the Tiger God Battalion at the bridge saw someone coming on horseback. He didn't wait for Qin Ning and others to approach and shouted loudly: "Martial law in Beijing. It’s forbidden to go to the streets, didn’t you hear? Don’t go back yet.”
Qi Feng had already said loudly: "Marquis Jinyi is here, don't be presumptuous!"
The man was startled, but he quickly came forward, looked at me for a few times, and already said with his hands, "I'm short-sighted, Lord Marquis, please forgive me!"
Qi Ning naturally couldn't have any intention of blaming him, so he asked: "No one is allowed to pass on the bridge?"
"Reporting to the Marquis, a group of lunatics suddenly appeared in the capital. The madness is terrifying. In order to ensure the safety of order in the capital, Commander Xue mobilized troops to block some major roads and bridges in the capital."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and asked, "How many people have been mobilized?"
The man was startled, then shook his head and said: "I don't know how many people there are specifically, but there must be... there must be several hundred people."
Qi Ning was stunned, thinking that in a large capital city, just a few hundred people would be like nothing, and would not make any big difference at all. But after thinking about it for a moment, he understood.
Although it was only a short night, Qining had already gained a lot of insights.
It doesn't matter that high-ranking officials and ministers spend their days living and drinking, but when they really want to do something, they must think twice before doing anything. They must not ignore the consequences just because they are passionate.
Qi Ning was thinking about the impending disaster in the capital last night. As long as he found Marquis Zhongyi, as the Marquis Zhongyi who held real power, he would not want to see a big disaster happen in the capital, and he would definitely dispatch troops and generals as soon as possible.
But now he understands that things are often not that simple.
Officials are not knights.
Killing a person in ten steps, leaving no trace for a thousand miles, leaving behind once the matter is over, hiding one's identity and reputation, this kind of free and easy chivalry is only suitable for Jianghu people, not politicians.
Officials act carefully and carefully, because if something goes wrong, their families may be ruined.
Although Xue Lingfeng was a loyal man, he was a court general, not a reckless brave man.
Qi Ning knew that if all the men and horses of the Tiger God Camp were suddenly mobilized, it would inevitably cause a big commotion in the capital. However, he first sent some soldiers to guard the main arteries to ensure the safety of the densely populated areas, and wait until a big change occurred. , it would seem logical to send more troops.
Qi Ning believed that Xue Lingfeng was ready at this time and could mobilize his troops at any time.
Along the way, I really saw a small number of Tiger God Battalion soldiers blocking the roads on some important streets. They were even blocked once on the way. Fortunately, Qining's identity was there and he finally returned smoothly. Pipa Street.
At this time, the capital city was already bathed in the dawn, the air was cold and the breath was like clouds.
Before Qi Ning Pegasus arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion, he saw a figure standing there beside the gate of the Hou Mansion. He was wearing a bamboo hat and a big cloak. When he saw the attire, he could recognize him at a glance. The people in the Shenhou Mansion only had bamboo hats covering their heads and large cloaks covering their bodies, so it was impossible to identify them for a moment.
On the horse-tethering stone in front of the Hou Mansion, there is a horse tied to it. It is fat and has long legs. It looks like a good horse at first glance.
Qi Ning frowned slightly, arrived in front of the mansion, reined in the horse, the figure heard the sound of horse hooves, and finally raised his head, Qi Ning took a look, smiled, and said: "Hey, isn't this Zhan Ying? We met so soon, did you sleep well last night?"
That figure was none other than Ximen Zhanying.
Ximen Zhanying's expression was indifferent, but there was a hint of helplessness in his beautiful eyes, and he said calmly: "Where have you been? I have been waiting for you here for half an hour."
"Wait for me?" Qi Ning did not dismount, lying forward on the horse, looking at Ximen Zhanying, and said with a smile: "Why, we just broke up last night, and you miss me so soon?"
Qi Feng and others heard it from the side. They wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh. They were holding back.
Ximen Zhanying knew that Qining couldn't say anything nice. He had been teased by this scoundrel all afternoon yesterday and had already adapted to it a lot. He just sneered, walked over and untied the horse's reins, and said: "Come with me now, you are already delayed. It’s been a long time, let’s leave quickly!”
"Leave?" Qi Ning said: "Where to go? Zhan Ying, what you said is unclear. If someone who doesn't know hears it, they will think you want to follow me...!" Hehe smiled and said: "You can't Do you really want to take me to elope?"
"Pfft!" Qi Feng couldn't hold it back for a moment and burst out from his mouth.
Qi Ning turned his head and glanced, Qi Feng immediately gritted his teeth to prevent himself from laughing.
Ximen Zhanying was angry and angry, and said angrily: "Who... who said that I want to elope with you? You... Shenhou sent me here to find you, asking you to hurry over."
"That's wrong." Qining said, "What you said is wrong."
Ximen Zhanying was startled, "What's wrong?"
"The Lord Shen didn't ask you to come to me. If I guessed correctly, he must have asked you to come and invite me." Qi Ning said with a smile: "Zhan Ying, am I right?"
Ximen Zhanying bit his silver teeth and got on his horse without saying a word.
"Wait a minute!" Seeing Ximen Zhanying pull the horse's reins and turn the horse's head in a circle, Qining had already shouted: "You have already arrived at my house. In this cold day, you are really just waiting outside. Are you here? I asked you, is your brain flooded? Are you stupid?" He shook his head and sighed: "You stupid girl, you will definitely be stupid in the future."
Ximen Zhanying heard him call herself a "silly girl". For some reason, her cheeks felt a little hot, but she still retorted coldly: "You just have water in your head. I said I won't enter the Jinyi Hou Mansion, so I won't."
She didn't know what "water in the brain" meant, but she knew in her heart that there was nothing good she could say from Qining's mouth, so she just had to return the words in full.
"Okay, okay, you are awesome." Qi Ning got off his horse at this time, "If you like to wait, just wait outside."
Ximen Zhanying was stunned for a moment, and immediately said anxiously: "Where are you going again? My father... Shenhou is waiting for you at Shenhou Mansion. He has something to talk to you about."
"Don't be anxious, don't be apart for a while like it's been three autumns." Qining rubbed his face, "I haven't slept all night, I have to wash my face and wake up."
"You...!" Ximen Zhanying said helplessly: "Are you still washing your face at this time?"
"Handsome men pay great attention to their appearance." Qining did feel a little sleepy and had to wash his face with hot water. "By the way, Zhan Ying, have you prepared breakfast at the Shenhou Mansion? I like to eat Red date porridge, two cages of crab roe buns, and two egg pancakes. I don’t eat much, just keep it simple... What’s your expression? You won’t tell me that Shenhou Mansion invites me to come there early in the morning. But you didn't prepare breakfast, right? Then I have to eat something in the mansion before I can leave." As he spoke, he had already entered the mansion.
Ximen Zhanying looked at his back as he entered the house. He didn't care that Qi Feng and others were right next to him, and said bitterly: "Eat, eat, eat, until you die, you big bastard!"