The last great generation of the Mohist family passed away. Duan Shao squatted beside Xiao Weng with a solemn expression. He suddenly stood up and walked quickly towards Sima Lan.
Everyone present never expected such a result. For a moment, no one knew what to say, let alone what to do.
Sima Lan apologized to King Huainan. King Huainan looked stern. At this time, Duan Shao had already walked up to Sima Lan and sighed: "I didn't expect that the Mo family lineage would be cut off here. The death of the great son of the Mo family is sad, but Ajiu's death It's a pity." Seeing King Huainan's serious expression, he consoled him: "Your Majesty, no one would have thought that the hatred of Momen would happen here. I have thought about it and if the Duke knew about it, he would definitely not let such a thing happen in the Duke's Mansion. .”
Sima Lan smiled bitterly and said: "What Your Highness said is absolutely true. If I had known that it would be such a result, I would not have let the old man come to perform his skills. However, although I did not mean it, the cause of the matter was my negligence after all." Turning to The King of Huainan said: "Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Qi Ning looked on with cold eyes, but he was quite confused in his heart.
Naturally, a villager in the countryside would not know about the fight between Sima Lan and the King of Huainan, but as the crown prince of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, Duan Shao must be quite aware of it.
Today, Sima Lan set a trap and used the Mo family's giant son to get rid of the close men around the Huainan King. The fight between them was already ferocious and terrifying. With Duan Shao's wisdom, it was impossible not to see this.
This is the internal affairs of Chu. Logically speaking, Duan Shao should never be involved in it, and he should not even say a word. However, at this moment, he just excused the King of Huainan with a few words, which made the King of Huainan even more unable to exert any force. Such a move Come, Duan Shao will definitely offend King Huainan.
Qi Ning was naturally very surprised by this. Qi Ning naturally knew Duan Shao's temperament. He was scheming, decisive and ruthless, with extremely keen insight. According to Duan Shao's temperament and acumen, he would never commit such a crime. Such a mistake, he knew in his heart that since everything happened, there must be a reason. Since Duan Shao spoke for Sima Lan, there must be a reason.
Just now, Duan Shao ignored the public and hurried to Xiao Weng's side, whispering in his ear. This made Qi Ning even more puzzled. He didn't know what Duan Shao had said in Xiao Weng's ear. However, now that Xiao Weng is dead, apart from Duan Shao, I'm afraid no one in the world knows what he just said.
When the King of Huainan saw Sima Lan acting coquettishly, he was ready to cut Sima Lan into pieces with a thousand knives.
Naturally, he had already understood that Sima Lan was hosting a banquet for the Crown Prince of Dong Qi tonight, but in fact he had laid a trap in the Sima Mansion to lure him and the ghost figure Ajiu to come to the Sima Mansion and step into the Sima Mansion. At that moment, the ghostly figure Ajiu was destined not to leave Sima Mansion alive.
What made the King of Huainan angry and frightened was Sima Lan's cunning. This man actually expected that he would be on guard and would bring the ghost Ajiu with him, but he was completely plotted by him.
With the death of Ghost Shadow Ajiu, what he lost was not just a confidant. Ghost Shadow Ajiu had the talent of a commander, recruited martial arts masters for himself, and commanded many warriors under his command. Now he died here. , just like cutting off one of his arms.
Sima Lan took the initiative to plead guilty, but the King of Huainan knew that it was impossible for him to use this matter to bring down Sima Lan.
There are quite a few officials present tonight. Everyone has seen with their own eyes that this is an infighting within the Mo sect. Moreover, everyone knows that Ghost Shadow Ajiu is a traitor to the Mo sect. If he causes trouble with Sima Lan because of this, Shichu Wuming will really cause trouble. Even if he got up, Sima Lan wouldn't be able to give in. At the moment, he was just doing some fake work to show his face.
He was extremely angry in his heart, but he sighed softly and said: "The Duke does not need to blame himself. His Highness Duan also said that no one would have guessed what happened tonight. Otherwise, I believe that the Duke will not be disturbed by this." Everyone is in a good mood." He shook his head and said, "Ghost Shadow has been following me for many years and is very loyal to me. My lord, I would like to trouble you to send someone to send his body to the palace."
Sima Lan immediately said to Sima Changshen: "Chang Shen, immediately send someone to send Guiying's body to the prince's palace, and be careful. He is the prince's confidant. If the body is missing a hair, what do you mean to me? ." These words were like needles piercing King Huainan's heart, but he looked solemn and said to King Huainan: "Your Majesty, you don't care about me, but I feel really sorry, so I immediately asked someone to make a good one. After the coffin is ready, send someone to deliver it to your house."
Qi Ning said nothing, thinking that Sima Lan was cunning and cunning. Although he was incompatible with the King of Huainan, they were always friendly and kind when they met. Now Sima Lan seemed to be respectful, but every word he said seemed to be... While provoking the King of Huainan, he secretly thought that even if the King of Heaven came, I might not be able to reconcile the hatred between the two people.
Many officials were surprised when they heard Sima Lan claiming that he wanted to deliver the coffin to the Huainan Prince's Mansion. Some people thought that the Duke of this town was old and confused. How could he say such a taboo thing outright.
King Huainan's eyes twitched, but he still tried his best to control his emotions and said calmly: "My lord, you don't have to be polite, the Huainan King's Palace can still make a coffin." Seeing that Sima Changshen had people come in to clean up the body, the corner of his mouth curled up. , glanced at Sima Lan, and said: "I am a little tired, Duke Zhen, please leave first." Without waiting for Sima Lan to speak, he walked away.
Qi Ning knew in his heart that at this time, the drama that should be performed has been performed, and there is no fun in staying. He stood up and smiled at Sima Lan: "Old Duke, Deputy Commander Wu Dalin has been ordered to take up his post in the Black Scale Camp. Junior I’m going to the Blackscale Camp tomorrow to inform me in advance, it’s getting late, so I’ll take my leave first.”
"Jin Yihou has official duties tomorrow, so I won't ask you to stay." Sima Lan said, "Today, because of the Momen incident, we have spoiled everyone's mood. We will hold a banquet for the prince and Jin Yihou to come another day." He had already walked out a few days ago. The king of Huainan who was far away said: "My lord, I will send you this."
King Huainan ignored him and left.
Qi Ning bowed his hands to everyone again before leaving.
All the officials were uninterested, thinking that there was no point in staying any longer. Many of them took their leave. Sima Lan asked Sima Changshen to arrange a farewell, but instead invited Duan Shao to sit down and said with emotion: "Thank you for your highness just now." I explained that the prince lost his beloved general, and it is inevitable that he would feel sad in his heart. If not for His Highness’s kind words, the prince would have punished me.”
"What happened tonight has nothing to do with the Duke. I just told a few truths. I can't deserve the gratitude of the Duke." Duan Shao sighed softly: "But the Momen has been cut off like this, which is really sad. That's right. , Old Duke, I have a heartfelt request, I wonder if the Duke can agree to it?"
"Your Highness, please speak!"
"Actually, I have a strong preference for the thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought in the pre-Qin period, and I am particularly partial to the Mohist school." Duan Shao said, "I originally wanted to make friends with this great master of the Mohist school after we break up today. We chatted for three days and three nights, but...!" He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "But before we really made friends, he passed away. I have a lot to say to this great man, but I can't."
"It turns out that His Highness prefers the Mo family." Sima Lan also sighed: "What a pity...!" She shook her head.
Duan Shao said: "I heard that sometimes there is no need for dialogue to make a spiritual connection. Duke, I have a request. I wonder if you can let me stay with this great man of the Mohist family for one night so that I can express my inner feelings to him."
"Your Highness wants to... want to stay with Xiao Weng's body for one night?" Sima Lan asked in surprise: "This... How can this be done?"
Duan Shao smiled and said: "The Mo family has passed away. If I miss this night, I will never have the opportunity to express my feelings to the Mo family. Moreover, I admire the Mo family deeply. I am willing to guard this spirit for the great son of the Mo family. This can be regarded as doing my part." In my heart, the Duke of Guo thought I was drunk and crazy."
Sima Lan said with emotion: "His Highness loves and cherishes talents, which is admirable. As long as His Highness is willing, how can I refuse? I just wronged His Highness."
When Duan Shao and Sima Lan were talking, Qining had already walked quickly to the gate of Sima Mansion and saw King Huainan standing on the long street in front of the mansion, waiting for the carriage. King Huainan heard the footsteps and looked back, his expression slightly softened. , asked: "Does Jin Yihou also want to return home?"
"How can we stay when something like this happens?" Qining left Sima's Mansion and walked up the empty long street. He walked to King Huainan and said with cupped hands: "My lord, my condolences."
There was a look of resentment in King Huainan's eyes. He looked back at Sima Mansion and sneered in a slightly lowered voice: "Marquis Jinyi, have you learned tonight about the abilities of our Duke of Zhenguo? You have to be more careful in the future."
Qin Ning knew that the Huainan King spoke so bluntly, which made Sima Lan hate him to the very core. He said softly: "My lord, please don't be angry. The Crown Prince of Dong Qi also said that the Duke may really not know...!"
"Who do you think that guy named Duan is?" Before Qi Ning could finish speaking, King Huainan said coldly: "He is just trying to please Sima Lan and has some agenda."
"Plot?"
King Huainan looked around and saw that there was no one around, and the guards in front of the Sima Mansion were some distance away. Then he whispered: "Didn't you see Duan Shao hurried over to ask questions when the Mo family's great son was about to die?"
"Ask a question?" Qi Ning asked in surprise: "How did the prince know that he was asking a question?"
The King of Huainan said calmly: "Duan Shao and the Mohist Juzi have never known each other, and they should not have had any contact before. When the Mohist Juzi is dying, what can Duan Shao have to say to him? I just want to get it from the Mohist Juzi. It's just something he wants. He thinks it's secret and no one will know what he's asking, but I can see through his mind at a glance."
Qi Ning thought that although the King of Huainan was not as cunning as Sima Lan, he was still a very scheming person. Curious in his heart, he couldn't help but ask: "Does the prince know what Duan Shao wants to ask the powerful son of the Mo family?"
At this time, the carriage has not arrived yet. King Huainan put his hands on his back and pondered for a moment before saying: "I can't guess wrong. Jin Yihou, you may not know much about the Mo family. The Mozi swordsmanship hidden in the Juzi Order, then I am only interested in those who practice martial arts, but I have no interest in Ju Ziling. However, there is one thing in the Mo family that is coveted by everyone in the court, and Duan Shao must want to inquire about the whereabouts of that thing. "