When Qining Youyou woke up, he immediately sat up and looked around, only to find that he was lying on his own bed in Jinyihou Mansion. He was still covered with a quilt. The oil lamp on the table had already been extinguished, and The window that was originally open has also been closed at this time.
Qi Ning frowned, thinking of something, turned around and opened the pillow, and found that the sword diagram was intact under the pillow. He slowly put down the pillow, raised his hand and touched his forehead. The encounter with the man in white last night was very clear, and even his last It was clear why he fainted. Was it all just a dream
He held his hands to his mouth and took two breaths. The smell of blood rushed into his nostrils. It was the blood of the white python. At this time, he was sure that everything that happened last night was not a dream, but it happened.
He opened the quilt and looked at the clothes he was wearing. They were still the same as last night. He thought for a moment and realized that he was sent back by the man in white after he was unconscious last night.
The burning feeling in his chest disappeared. Qi Ning channeled his internal energy, and it was no different than usual. Qi Ning could now feel the growth and weakening of the true energy in his body, and felt that his internal energy was not weakened. There was no enhancement, and he was a little confused. The man in white kept mobilizing his internal energy back and forth last night, and he didn't know what she wanted to do.
Fortunately, his internal strength was not weakened, but Qining felt a little relieved.
He put his arms under his head, but he was full of doubts. He thought that the man in white was so familiar with the Dachu Palace. Of course he was not an ordinary person. Moreover, the man in white had tender skin, beautiful face, and elegant and refined temperament. At first glance, he was not an ordinary person. Ordinary people, is it possible that this person has something to do with the Chu royal family
Not to mention ordinary people, even the princes, nobles and dignitaries in the court would not be so familiar with the palace.
That man drank the blood of the white python, but why
Thinking of the words that the man in white said inexplicably, Qi Ning still clearly remembers it, but he doesn't know what it means.
While thinking about it, he fell asleep. When he woke up again, it was already three o'clock in the morning. He got up and called someone to come over and wash himself. Han Shou had already come over and said: "Master Hou, Mr. Zhuo sent someone to ask. Whenever Mr. Hou is free, take time to go to Qionglin Academy."
Qi Ning thought that he had been so busy these days that he almost forgot about the other side of the academy. He was now a gentleman hired by Qionglin Academy. He also promised Zhuo Qingyang to go over and give lectures when he had time. It had been quite some time since the last time. Go over and meet.
At that moment, I thought of Xiaoyao's delicate face, and I felt a little worried.
Su Zixuan revealed her background in Qionglin Academy and was arrogant. Last time, she gave the unruly young lady a lesson in public. She didn't know if Su Zixuan had a grudge and vented her anger on Xiaoyao while she was away.
He was worried, so he didn't delay. After breakfast, he went directly to Qionglin Academy. After entering the academy, he first went to the bamboo house to see Zhuo Qingyang.
This time, Zhuo Qingyang's attitude was much more enthusiastic. Qining was also worried that Zhuo Qingyang would be dissatisfied if he publicly humiliated Zhuo Qingyang's disciple Jiang Suiyun in the martial arts arena. However, Zhuo Qingyang did not hear anything from the beginning to the end. Yang was relieved when he said nothing about Jiang Suiyun and his gentle attitude.
Then we arrived at the monastery at Qiong Lin Residence. The girls in the academy were already waiting. Most of the girls seemed very happy for Qining's arrival. Qining entered the academy and took a look around the corner. , I wanted to take a look at Xiaoyao, but I only saw that it was empty. Xiaoyao was not in the study hall.
He frowned and immediately looked at Su Zixuan, only to find that even Su Zixuan was no longer there.
"Why didn't anyone come?" Qi Ning coughed twice, put his hands behind his back and asked, "Where did Su Zixuan go? Also, why is Xiaoyao not here?"
A pretty girl immediately said: "Mr. Qi, Xiaoyao has not been to the academy for a long time. It seems that there is something going on at home. Zixuan... Zixuan was still in the academy just now. I don't know where she went."
Qi Ning was hired by Qionglin Academy. Naturally, everyone in the academy already knew about it, so they called Qi Ning sir.
Qi Ning was a little surprised when he heard what this girl said, but he also understood in his heart that Su Zixuan avoided seeing her, obviously because she didn't want to see him, maybe because of fear, or more likely because of disgust. Anyway, Qin Ning didn't want to see Miss Su like that. Vice face.
But Xiaoyao was not there, which surprised Qining. He thought that Xiaoyao and her mother depended on each other, and there was something going on at home. Could it be that her mother was in some condition? After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Which classmate knows what happened to Xiaoyao's family?"
The girls looked at each other, most of them did not speak, only a few of them lowered their heads.
Qi Ning understood the situation at a glance, pointed at one of them and said, "Come out with me for a moment."
The companion next to the girl tugged on her clothes and pointed at Qining, who was walking out of the library. The girl was startled, but she still got up and left the library.
When he arrived at the hospital, Qining turned around and saw that the girl was a little nervous, and said warmly: "Don't be nervous, I just want to ask you about Xiaoyao's condition."
The girl lowered her head and said softly, "Yeah."
"How long has it been since Xiaoyao came?"
The girl hesitated for a moment and then said: "The day after Mr. left last time, Xiaoyao didn't come back to the academy. I heard that Mr.... sent someone to look for her, but there was no news."
Qi Ning was startled and frowned: "You didn't come the next day? Was it Su Zixuan who was causing the obstruction?" The time was very sensitive, and Qi Ning instantly thought that Su Zixuan might be the obstruction.
The girl quickly said: "I... I don't know." She looked very nervous.
Qi Ning looked stern and asked, "Then do you know where Xiaoyao lives?"
The girl shook her head and saw Qin Ning staring at her sharply, and said uneasily: "I don't know, but... but someone else knows."
Qi Ning said: "Go and find out where Xiaoyao lives. I'll wait for you here."
The girl did not dare to delay and hurried back to the study hall to ask.
Qi Ning only felt that Xiaoyao's failure to come to the academy was definitely related to Su Zixuan. Thinking that Su Zixuan was probably angry with Xiaoyao because of herself, he immediately felt a little sorry for Xiaoyao. At this time, he had no intention of giving it to the students. During the lecture, I didn't have time to go to Su Zixuan to ask for clarification. I just wanted to go to Xiaoyao to understand the situation first.
The girl came over in a moment and told Xiaoyao where she lived. Qining said, "You and Mr. Zhuo will talk to you later. I'll leave if there's an emergency and come back later." He didn't have time to greet Zhuo Qingyang and left alone. Academy, go to Xiaoyao's residence.
Xiaoyao lived in Qingshui Alley, which was said to be not too far from the academy. However, Qining didn't know where Qingshui Alley was. After asking around along the way, he found the entrance of Qingshui Alley.
Although the capital city of Jianye is an ancient city, it has been expanded a lot. Generally speaking, it still continues the traditional hierarchical pattern differences. The imperial city is located in the south of the city. Near the imperial palace are some government offices, where important ministers of the court are located, and the Jinyi Marquis Mansion. It is to the east of the palace, not far from the palace.
Whether it is the emperor or important ministers, whether they love the people or not, they cannot do without the love and support of the people. Naturally, an ancient capital is still indispensable for a large number of poor and humble people.
The north of the capital is mainly a place where businesses gather. There are alleys in the square. The north gate of the capital is the main entrance of the capital and has the largest flow of people every day. Therefore, in a sense, the north city is the face of the imperial capital. As soon as you enter the city, the streets are spacious. There are many shops, which give people the impression of blooming flowers.
The North City is mostly populated by wealthy but ordinary merchants and skilled craftsmen. Most of the truly impoverished people gather in the West City.
Qionglin Academy is located in Dongcheng, and Qingshui Lane is also in Dongcheng.
The situation in Dongcheng is the most complicated. There are residences of officials of the DPRK and the Central Government, as well as many academies, literati guild halls and kabuki ensembles. Most of them are located in Dongcheng.
The North City is the most lively and prosperous, while the East City is all-encompassing, with people of all colors blending in.
Qingshui Alley is one of the hundreds of alleys in the East City. There are a few scattered shops in the alley, but they are not as lively as those in the North City, and the business seems to be very light.
Qining asked someone in the alley to find out the house where Xiaoyao lived. It was easy to find out. He found out that it was a family in the deepest part of the alley. He rode towards the depths of the alley and suddenly saw a dozen people blocking the alley in front of him. Inside, people poked their heads inside and saw some people were talking in a low voice. They got off their horses and led the horses forward. When they heard the sound of horse hooves, someone looked back and saw Qining in brocade clothes and jade belt, leading a tall horse. He knew that he was not an ordinary person. , couldn't help but pull the person next to him, and motioned to get out of the way.
Qining looked forward and saw two or three people standing in front of a room not far away. One of them held a hammer in his hand and was smashing a wooden table in front of the door. When the hammer went down, the table was already in pieces.
There are mostly houses with one door and two rooms on both sides of Qingshui Alley. They are not very spacious. The one with the open door is the main hall, and the one next to it is a room with only one window open.
Qi Ning was a little surprised. Although everyone was watching the fun, no one dared to get close. The people over there were all tall and fierce.
"What happened up front?" Qining politely asked an old man over fifty years old next to him, "Why are you breaking things here in broad daylight?"
The old man waved his hand and said in a low voice: "Young Master, please stay out of your own business. You can't go there because you have to pay a debt. You can come here every two days... Hey, orphans and widowed mothers are so pitiful."
"Orphans and widowers?" Qi Ning's heart trembled, "Is that family Xiaoyao's family?"
"Xiao Yao?" the old man said, "Yes, that girl seems to be called Xiao Yao. Why do you know the young master?" Before he could finish speaking, he saw Qi Ning already on his horse, shaking the horse's reins like an arrow from a string. He rushed out and arrived in front of the house in an instant. His voice was cold and stern: "Whoever wants to die, just smash it down!"
When his horse rushed over, he had already attracted the attention of the three people. They all looked over. The man with the big hammer also stopped. When he saw a young man riding on the horse, he shouted harshly. They were startled at first, and then stopped. They all laughed, as if they didn't care about the appearance of Qin Ning's splendid clothes. One of them came forward and said with a smile: "What, do you want to draw your sword to help when there is an injustice on the road?"
This man has a horse-like face. He doesn't need to put on makeup to play a villain, so he must be acting in his true colors. The other two are tall and fat, and the tall man is holding a big hammer in his hand.