Qi Ning followed Liu Qingzhou and others to Luogu Alley. He had been here before. This was the Beggar Clan's Ghost Golden Sheep Branch Headquarters, so he was quite familiar with this place.
Entering the house, a group of people were already waiting. As soon as Qin Ning entered the courtyard, he saw Elder Suzaku coming forward first, cupping his hands and saying, "Master Hou."
Several people from the Shenhou also came forward. Bai Shenghao and Shangguan Lingfeng were among them. They saluted together, unusually respectful and polite. Bai Shenghao lowered his head and said with shame: "Master Hou has shown great kindness to the Beggar Clan, Beggar Clan." The Beggar Clan is unforgettable, if it hadn’t been for the help of the Marquis, I don’t know how many people in the Beggar Clan would have died.”
"You don't have to be so polite." Qin Ning knew that he was going to be in contact with these rough and tumble people. If he followed the rules, both parties would be cautious. He smiled and said: "I heard that there is wine and food here, Elder Suzaku, you are not bluffing me." ?”
"Hahahaha...!" Everyone laughed when they heard Qining talking about drinking wine. Elder Suzaku raised his hand and said: "Please, Mr. Marquis, although the old beggar doesn't have much money, but everyone is asking for it here and there. , we gathered a banquet, the food was not good, but there was plenty of wine."
Everyone laughed again, and then they surrounded Qi Ning and entered the room.
Although the Beggar Clan has strict rules, they usually treat each other like brothers. It is common for elders and junior disciples to eat meat and drink together. It is not like other gangs where there is a clear distinction between top and bottom.
When Qi Ning came today, Elder Suzaku was naturally present. In addition, Bai Shenghao, Shangguan Lingfeng and three or four other main figures of the Ghost Golden Sheep Branch were also present, because they knew that Liu Qingzhou and Qi Ning were very familiar with each other. This time, Liu Qingzhou was also at the table.
Although Liu Qingzhou has been in the gang for some years, he does not belong to the leadership in Gui Jinyang Branch. Although he eats meat and drinks with Bai Shenghao and others on weekdays, in such a formal occasion, he sits in the same room as the Marquis of the powerful Chu Empire. On the table, I never dreamed of it.
Elder Zhuque modestly said that the food was not good, but when it came to the table, the dishes were served one after another, filling the table.
Although everyone has always wanted to thank Qi Ning and sent people to invite Qi Ning, but to be fair, Qi Ning is the Marquis of the Empire after all, and no one is sure that Qi Ning will come to the Beggar Clan to share the helm for the banquet. Today Qi Ning deigned to condescend. , unexpectedly did not care about his identity, and came alone. This made everyone in the Beggar Clan feel grateful, but also greatly admired in their hearts.
"Master Hou, with this glass of wine, the old beggar is thanking Master Hou on behalf of the brothers of the Beggar Gang's Ghost Golden Sheep Branch for surviving." Elder Suzaku held the cup and said, "If Master Hou hadn't come to the rescue, the Ghost Golden Sheep Branch would have been saved." Disaster is imminent, Master Bai, your life is also a gift from the Marquis."
Bai Shenghao had already stood up with a cup and said: "Master Hou, please don't thank Mr. Bai for now. This glass of wine is to apologize to Mr. Hou. Last time, Mr. Hou kindly came to save our Beggar Gang, but Bai did not know what is good or bad and treated Mr. Hou." I said something rude, and now that I think about it, I feel really ashamed. I drank this glass of wine in vain, and I hope that the Lord Marquis will not remember the faults of others, and don't take them to heart." He drank it all in one gulp, and simply enjoyed himself.
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Master Bai, if you have this glass of wine to apologize, I won't drink it with you."
Bai Shenghao was stunned, and Qi Ning smiled and said: "You are a member of the world. If you don't have any precautions when you meet me for the first time, that would be wrong. And I always like people who have a clear sense of grudges. If something is said clearly, it is always better to speak clearly than behind the scenes. Stabbing a knife is a thousand times better? Captain Bai, I regard you as a friend. If you apologize, how can you still drink this wine?"
Everyone didn't expect that Qining was so open-minded at such a young age, and they were even more happy. Without saying a word, Bai Shenghao picked up the wine jar and poured wine for himself. He held it up and said, "Master Hou regards Bai as a friend. Bai Shenghao Although I am ashamed, but the Marquis said so, I will be shameless and be a friend of the Marquis. Marquis, this glass of wine should be regarded as a meeting drink for us to make friends."
He drank very happily and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this man's heroic spirit, Qi Ning admired him very much. He stood up with the wine and said, "Okay, Master Bai... I will take a sip of this wine." He also drank a sip.
Everyone saw that Qi Ning was young, but he drank very generously, without any airs of being a dignified Marquis of Jinyi. They all clapped their hands and laughed and said: "Master Marquis, I'm afraid we can't even match the drinking capacity of the Marquis."
Elder Zhuque said with a smile: "Master Marquis does not dislike us beggars and is willing to be friends with us. Since we are friends, we must treat each other with courtesy." He took out something from his arms. It was in the shape of a bird and seemed to be carved from wood. , with exquisite carving and pure black color, was delivered to Qining: "Master Marquis, please accept it!"
Qi Ning took it in his hand, and it was very light. The tentacles were smooth and did not look like wood. He wondered: "This is...!"
"This is the thank you gift I decided to give to Lord Marquis after discussing with everyone." Elder Zhuque said with a smile: "This is called the Zhuque Order. It is the order talisman of my Southern Qisu Branch. I am a great benefactor to our gang. , I will never give it away easily."
"Suzaku Order?"
Elder Zhuque explained: "The Marquis has a distinguished status, so he wouldn't be able to use it originally. However, this Suzaku Token has a purpose, that is, when the disciples of the Southern Qisu Branch see the Suzaku Token, they can run errands for the Marquis. The Marquis will do it in the future." If there is any errand work, as long as you meet the disciples of the Southern Qisu Branch, with the Suzaku Order in hand, they will not disobey orders."
Qi Ning was startled and realized that this small Vermillion Bird Order was no small matter.
Elder Zhuque is one of the four elders of the Beggar Clan. He controls the Southern Qisu Branch of the Beggar Clan. His status in the Beggar Clan is not low. He personally sent the Suzaku Order to Qi Ning, which can be said to be a sincere treatment of Qi Ning.
"Elder Suzaku, I cannot accept this Suzaku." Qi Ning immediately sent it back, "This is what your Beggar Clan wants. I... I really can't accept it."
"Master Marquis, there is no need to refuse." Elder Zhuque said with a smile: "The old beggar knows what Master Marquis is thinking. Don't worry, Master Marquis. This Suzaku Order is not as important as Master Marquis thought. It is just for me to run errands for the middle school disciples." That’s it. The disciples of the Beggar Clan have no other abilities, but they have many eyes and ears. With the Suzaku Order, it will be much easier for the Marquis to inquire about anything in the future.” He laughed and said, “If the Marquis wants to use the Suzaku Order to mobilize the beggars, Helping the disciples fight is impossible."
Everyone laughed immediately, and Qin Ning knew that Elder Suzaku had actually made the purpose of the Suzaku Order very clear when he was joking.
The Suzaku Order can allow the Beggar Clan disciples to help find out information, but if you want to use the Suzaku Order to mobilize the Beggar Clan disciples for your own use, it is impossible.
But just being able to let the Beggar Clan disciples inquire for information for oneself is already a great use. Everyone knows that the Beggar Clan disciples are distributed in the streets and alleys, all over the world, and they have many eyes and ears, and they are well-informed about the news. , there is no beggar gang.
Qi Ning hesitated for a moment and saw everyone looking at him. He laughed and said, "It's disrespectful. Okay, I'll take this Suzaku order first. Elder Suzaku, whenever you want to take it back, just let me know."
Everyone burst into laughter again, but at this moment, a man hurriedly came in from outside and whispered a few words in Elder Zhuque's ear. Everyone immediately fell silent. Elder Zhuque frowned and said: "The people from the Shenhou Mansion are here."
Bai Shenghao sneered: "What are they here for? Are they here to see my beggar gang's jokes? When has the imperial court ever cared about our lives?" He suddenly realized that Qi Ning was nearby, and he felt a little embarrassed.
Elder Zhuque stood up and said: "Master Bai, come and receive us." He looked at Qining and said: "Master Marquis, look...!"
"The people from the Shenhou Mansion are here, so I can't meet them." Qi Ning also stood up, "But if there is a place, please stay away first."
Elder Zhuque said: "Master Marquis, come with me." He led Qining to the back of the hall, which was only separated from the main hall by a wall, and then said softly: "Master Marquis, do you want to hear why the Shenhou Mansion came here?"
"Is this... convenient?" Qi Ning actually really wanted to know what the Shenhou Mansion was doing at the Ghost Golden Sheep Branch at this time, but he still pretended to say: "This is an internal matter of the Beggar Clan, and it seems difficult for me to interfere. "
Elder Zhuque said with a smile: "Master Hou is a friend of my Beggar Clan. It's not a secret matter for the Shenhou Mansion to come here." Hearing the sound of the old man's footsteps outside, Elder Zhuque immediately stopped talking.
Qi Ning listened attentively, and soon heard footsteps entering the lobby, and then heard Bai Shenghao's voice saying: "It turns out to be Colonel Qu. What's the purpose of Captain Qu coming here?" Qi Ning is completely different.
Qi Ning knew that Bai Shenghao had a clear distinction between grievances and grievances, and it seemed that he had strong opinions on the Shenhou Mansion.
But I heard a voice laughing: "Master Bai, it seems that Qu came at the wrong time and disturbed your enjoyment. Are you all drinking?"
"The life of a beggar is low. If you survive a disaster, you can reward yourself. Captain Qu, if you don't mind us being sloppy, would you like to have a drink together?" Bai Shenghao said lightly.
Qi Ning had already heard that the voice was Qu Xiaocang, the captain of the Tanlang School of the Shenhou Mansion.
But he heard Qu Xiaocang laugh and say: "Master Bai, I wonder if Elder Suzaku from your gang is here? I have something important to discuss with Elder Suzaku."
"I'm sorry. Elder Zhuque is busy with affairs. If Commander Qu has something urgent that he cannot discuss with me, you can tell me first and I will tell the elder later." Bai Shenghao said.
Qu Xiaocang laughed and said: "Dulmmaster Bai seems to be a little dissatisfied with Qu. Is it possible that Qu did something wrong to make Captain Bai so cold?"
Bai Shenghao said: "Qu Xiaowei misunderstood. Bai spent the rest of his life lamenting the impermanence of life. How could he be dissatisfied with Qu Xiaowei?" He asked, "Qu Xiaowei, what's the matter?"
Qu Xiaocang said: "Since Captain Bai wants to know, it's okay, but it's better not to have too many people know about this matter. Can Captain Bai talk to Qu alone?"
Bai Shenghao hesitated for a moment and finally said: "You guys should step back first!"
After Shangguan Lingfeng led everyone back, Qining heard the door of the room being closed again, and the hall suddenly became deserted. He only heard Bai Shenghao say: "Captain Qu, there are only you and me here. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Qi Ning was puzzled, thinking that Qu Xiaocang was being mysterious and wanted to talk to Bai Shenghao alone, but he didn't know what the secret was. Seeing that Elder Suzaku was calm and composed, he also listened attentively.