Zhuo Xianer suddenly sent someone to deliver the invitation, and Qining was a little surprised. After thinking about it carefully, it had been a while since he had seen that naturally beautiful woman.
Thinking that Zhuo Xian'er was beautiful in appearance, but exuding an innate charm in her bones, Qining really wanted to take a look at her, but when she thought of going to the Qinhuai River at this time, in that gentle water town But I may not be able to come back soon. I have to go to Daguangming Temple in Purple Mountain early tomorrow morning, but I can't go out today.
However, after coming back from Daguangming Temple, I have to take the time to take a look. I remember that the last time I saw Zhuo Xian'er was when the epidemic was spreading in the capital. If it weren't for someone on the boat that night suffering from the epidemic, Zhuo Xian'er would probably have died early. The red pill has been picked by myself and she has become her own woman.
Then he shook his head, wondering if his thoughts were too fancy. Previously, he wanted to get close to Gu Qinghan, but now when he heard about Zhuo Xianer, he was also a little fanciful. Could it be that he had also become amidst this wealth and glory? Corrupted? However, whether it is Gu Qinghan or Zhuo Xian'er, they are both top-notch beauties selected from a thousand. It's just that I am lucky, and I have encountered these stunning beauties. If it were another man, no matter how pure-hearted, Seeing no one of the same level as Gu Qinghan and Zhuo Xianer, I'm afraid I can't help myself.
During dinner, Qi Ning didn't see Gu Qinghan, so she realized that Gu Qinghan had gone to Gu's house.
Qi Ning was not surprised. He had just helped the Gu family out of a crisis today. Naturally, Gu Qinghan wanted to go see Mrs. Gu, give her a few words of comfort, and maybe teach Gu Wenwen a lesson.
Although Qi Feng's stab wound was not serious, Qi Ning still let him rest for a while and asked Li Tang to select a few capable guards to accompany him to Daguangming Temple. In fact, with Qi Ning's current martial arts, Li Tang and others were There is no point in not having guards around. If even Qi Ning can't resist, it is impossible for Li Tang and others to stop him. However, as a dignified nobleman, it is unreasonable to go out without a few guards around him.
After Li Tang and others received the notice, they packed up early and prepared to set off the next day.
In the middle of the night, Qi Ning was awakened by the sound of a bell. The sound was quite long. Qi Ning turned over and started. He didn't know where the sound came from. He turned to look out the window and saw that it was still dark outside. I didn't know what time it was, I frowned and cursed mentally, thinking that the bell ringing in the middle of the night had alarmed people, so I was really seriously ill.
The bell rang for a while and finally stopped. Qining breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was still early and he would go back to sleep. Before he lay down, he heard hurried footsteps outside the door. Someone had already arrived in his yard. Hearing this, There were more than one person in the footsteps. I was confused. Before I could ask, I heard Manager Han's voice coming from outside: "Master Marquis, Master Marquis, get up quickly!"
Qi Ning thought something big had happened, so he reacted quickly and jumped out of bed. He only wore a pair of thin trousers and was bare-chested at night. He put on his shoes and ran over to open the door and said, "What's wrong? What's going on? Are you panicking?" When he opened the door, he saw only four or five people standing outside. Manager Han Shouhan stood at the front, and Gu Qinghan was also outside the door. In addition, there were several maids, and one maid held a bag in her hand. Holding a lantern.
The other maids all had something in their hands, which seemed to be clothes, hats and the like.
Qi Ning was stunned for a moment, but Gu Qinghan had already urged: "Go in first, and quickly serve the Marquis to get dressed. Manager Han, have you prepared the carriage?"
"Don't worry, Third Madam, I've already sent someone to hitch the carriage." Han Shou said, "The bell has rang twice. It's too late to go out before the bell rang three times."
Gu Qinghan nodded and said: "That's good." He had already entered the house first. When he saw Qi Ning standing by the door with a blank look on his face, he said hurriedly: "What are you still standing there for? Come in quickly and change into court clothes." , The emperor is going to court in the morning today, it is your first time to go to court, you must not delay."
Qi Ning suddenly realized it and said in surprise: "Sanniang, you mean, the bell just sounded...?"
"That's the court bell in the palace. The emperor is going to court." Gu Qinghan said as he directed the maids to start dressing Qining in court clothes. Qining walked over and spread his limbs. Several maids seemed to have been specially trained. Very neatly, some people were holding the clothes, while others started to put on the inner shirt for Qi Ning first, and then put on the purple court clothes for Qi Ning. Some people came up and started to tie Qin Ning's belt, while others quickly Combing Qining's hair into a bun.
At this time, two more maids came in, bringing water and towels for washing. Everyone was busy but not in a hurry.
Qi Ning knew that he had never considered such a thing, but Gu Qinghan had already thought about it for him. Naturally, these people had been trained and prepared by Gu Qinghan a long time ago. They would be waiting for them as soon as they go to court. He only heard Gu Qinghan say: "Da Chu We do not go to court every day, but usually every three days. Before the morning court, the court bell will ring. If the emperor calls for an urgent call, there will be an emergency bell." She saw that Qining's bun was a little messy, so she came to help in person After sorting it out, he continued: "Your Majesty has just started to govern the court, so there will be urgent bell ringing. Today is a routine court meeting, and two court bells have already been rung."
Qi Ning felt ashamed and thought to himself that he seemed to be sleeping a little deeply. He didn't hear the first bell, but it was the second bell that woke him up.
He frowned slightly. He had originally planned to leave for the Daguangming Temple early this morning. But now it was a good idea. The young emperor suddenly went to court early. He was one of the four hereditary marquises in the court, and now he was in the capital. Of course he couldn't avoid the court meeting. See Arrangements for traveling to and from Daguangming Temple can only be postponed.
Everyone quickly helped Qining put on the court clothes. After Qining inherited the title of Marquis, Gu Qinghan specially sent someone to sew it according to Qining's figure. A set of court clothes is worth a lot of money and costs a lot of money, but after wearing it, , but also majestic and extremely noble.
After someone else helped Qi Ning wash her face, Gu Qinghan and another maid put on the hat for Qi Ning. Gu Qinghan looked up and down, and said with a smile: "Usually it looks ordinary, but this court uniform looks ordinary." It looks so noble when you put it on." Seeing Qi Ning's lips moving slightly, as if he was about to speak, she was worried that Qin Ning would say something she shouldn't say in front of so many people, so she waved her hand to interrupt, "Okay, okay. Come on, hurry out."
Everyone surrounded Qi Ning and walked outside the Hou Mansion. As they walked, Gu Qinghan gave instructions. They all walked in a hurry. When they arrived at the front yard, they were about to go out when they saw a shadow flashing in front of them. Everyone was startled. Qin Ning Without thinking, the cross arm blocked Gu Qinghan's body.
When Gu Qinghan saw him, his first reaction was to protect himself, and his heart felt warm. Everyone looked over and saw that the shadow had already flashed past like lightning, but suddenly turned back and walked towards Qining. Han Shou Already said: "Yes... he is an ugly man." The man who suddenly appeared like a ghost was the strange man in a black cloak.
If it weren't for the sudden appearance of this strange man in black cloak, Qining almost forgot that Ci existed in the Hou Mansion.
This strange man in a black cloak has been living in the Hou Mansion since he came to the capital. In such a big Hou Mansion, one more person is not too many. Although he has a huge appetite, he is grateful that he once saved Gu Qinghan, and the Hou Mansion has always been very kind to him. Taking care of him, he can feed three or four people by himself, and the Hou Mansion will provide enough food.
The strange man in black cloak moves freely in the Hou Mansion, but now he has too much freedom. Although he has been given a special place to live, he has almost never slept in his own house. He either sleeps in the corner or sleeps in some corners. He seems to have this hobby in nooks and crannies.
It's fine during the day, but sometimes this guy is very energetic at night. He always appears out of nowhere, like a ghost. Many people in the Hou Mansion have been frightened by this strange man in a black cloak. At first, everyone could not help but complain, but they were worried about Gu Qinghan. No one dared to say anything, but it had gotten slightly better recently. Who knew that this early in the morning, it would suddenly happen again.
Qi Ning was a little surprised, but others were used to it, but the strange man in the black cloak tilted his head and walked up to Qi Ning. He looked at Qi Ning up and down. When he saw the flowers embroidered on the court uniform, he grinned and extended his hand. Come and touch the flower decoration. Everyone's expression changed slightly. Manager Han had already scolded in a low voice: "Ugly man, push away, don't mess around."
The ugly man glanced at Manager Han and ignored him, but Manager Han had already shouted: "Su Lan!"
Then he heard a pretty girl say: "Ugly man, come here, don't block the Marquis." The voice was quite gentle. Qining looked back and saw that it was the maid who had dressed him before. She was about twenty years old. She is young and has a beautiful appearance. Although she is not a beauty, she is quite handsome and very attractive.
When the ugly man heard the voice, it was as if he had heard an imperial edict. He grinned, ran to the side of the maid Su Lan, and circled around Su Lan twice.
Qi Ning was surprised when he saw Manager Han wink at Sulan. Sulan nodded slightly, and then said softly to the strange man in black cloak: "Ugly man, come here, I will take you to eat cakes." The weird man in the black cloak suddenly seemed very excited and nodded repeatedly. Su Lan then bowed to Qining Yingying and led the weird man in the black cloak to retreat.
Qi Ning clicked his tongue in surprise, then put down the arm that was protecting Gu Qinghan, and couldn't help but look at Gu Qinghan. Gu Qinghan was so smart, how could he not know what Qin Ning wanted to ask? He pursed his lips and smiled charmingly, and said softly: "This Hou From top to bottom in the house, Su Lan is probably the only one who can control that ugly man now, it's like one thing will bring down another."
Qi Ning knew that there must be a story in this. At this moment, the sound of the bell rang again, and Gu Qinghan urged: "Ning'er, don't delay, hurry up and enter the court." After leaving the gate of the Hou Mansion, the carriage was ready. Outside the main gate, seven or eight guards including Li Tang were also waiting with their horses.
Qi Ning didn't waste any time and got on the carriage. Li Tang and others all mounted their horses, one in front and the other behind, and protected the carriage towards the palace.