Qi Ning seemed to understand something, but it was not very clear, and he was thoughtful.
"If the Tantai family loses the Donghai Navy, when the old Marquis passes away, the then-mighty Golden Sword Tantai family will be in ruins, and may even end up being mercenaries. Of course, the old Marquis does not want to see such a result. "Ximen Wuhen said softly: "So the old Marquis has made time to use your time to go to the East China Sea to find a candidate who can protect the interests of the Tantai family to take up a post in the East China Sea."
Qi Ning asked: "Shen Hou, are you saying that the Golden Sword Hou already has a candidate?"
"Old Marquis had calculated everything, but he would never have predicted that Tantai Zhilin would suddenly pass away and end up with a white-haired man giving away a black-haired man." Ximen Wuhen sighed softly: "Tantai Zhilin was in the prime of life, and he was in the East China Sea. The division has absolute prestige. Even if the imperial court does not want Donghai Division to have the surname Tantai, it does not dare to move." Staring at Qining, he asked: "If you were the Golden Sword Marquis, would you consider replacing Tantai before this? Zhilin’s candidate?”
Qi Ning smiled bitterly and shook his head.
His son was in control of the Donghai Navy and was strong and strong. How could Jin Daohou have thought that his son would suddenly pass away, let alone consider who would succeed Tantai Zhilin.
"Tantai Zhilin's death came suddenly, and Jin Daohou was also caught off guard." Ximen Wuhen said: "I know that the old marquis is hurt in his heart, but at this time, he can no longer care about the pain of losing his son. For him, arranging the next affairs of the Donghai Navy is the most important thing." He smiled faintly and said: "The Duke of Zhen has sent Sima Changshen to the Qinhuai Army. How can the old Marquis of Tantai not worry about Sima Lan's old skills? Shi, take this opportunity to send one of your own to take over the post of Commander-in-Chief of Donghai Navy."
Qi Ning fully understood, nodded and said: "The words of the God Lord made me enlightened, and now I finally understand." Then he frowned and said: "Then why did Mr. Tantai insist on letting me go to the East China Sea?"
Ximen Wuhen smiled and said: "You should ask yourself, why did you agree to go to the East China Sea so easily? You have only two thoughts. First, Jin Daohou took the initiative to invite you to the East China Sea. You are worried that after rejecting it, Jin Daohou will Dissatisfaction will make the relationship between your two families go further. Secondly, you are also worried that Sima Lan will rush to send people to take this opportunity to control the Donghai Navy."
Qi Ning sighed: "So, by asking me to go there, is it also a constraint on the Sima family?"
"Everyone in the court knows that you and the Sima family are in tit-for-tat. With you in the East China Sea, it is naturally impossible for the Sima family to take advantage of this opportunity to control the navy of the East China Sea." Ximen Wuhen said: "Those who have the ability to prevent the Sima family from taking advantage of the situation will be impossible. Characters, I am afraid that only you, Jin Yihou, can do it now. As long as the Sima family cannot intervene, the old marquis of Tantai will have time to select the right candidate, and he will definitely try his best to let the person he chooses sit on the East Sea Sea. The position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Normal University.”
Ximen Wuhen knew everything and did not hide anything. He told the key points in detail, but Qining felt very grateful in his heart. He thought to himself that although the marriage between the two families had not yet been completed, the father-in-law had already begun to give advice. Do your duty as father-in-law.
Ximen Wuhen picked up the wine glass and drank two glasses of wine. The old god's face became even more rosy. Qining thought that the old god still sat in the yard in silence in the afternoon, but now he was thinking quickly, which was a bit incredible.
"Holy lord, I have to leave the day after tomorrow, and I still have some things to explain tomorrow, so... I have to say goodbye to you tonight." Qining stood up and bowed deeply.
Ximen Wuhen said: "Since we have the opportunity to go to the East China Sea to take a look, it's not a bad thing." He smiled slightly and said: "Maybe Tantai Zhilin was really murdered, and some clues can be found out then. There may not be any changes.”
"variable?"
Ximen Wuhen didn't say much. He pondered for a moment before asking, "How many people are you bringing here this time?"
"Bring a few people from the Criminal Department to handle the case full-time, and also mobilize some people from the Black Scale Battalion to follow." Qining replied.
Ximen Wuhen nodded slightly and said: "This is not a Jianghu gang matter. It is inconvenient for the Shenhou Mansion to intervene, so the Criminal Department Yamen can only do business." After a pause, he said: "But be prepared in your heart. Among the Donghai Navy , I’m afraid many people don’t have a good impression of you.”
"Oh?" Qi Ning was startled, then smiled and said: "Does God mean that the bad blood between the two families back then has not been resolved yet?"
"Now, Jin Daohou may not care about anything, but among the Donghai navy, many people are direct descendants of the Jin Dao Tantai family. These people saw that your Jinyi Qi family overshadowed the Jin Dao Tantai family back then. In the limelight of my family, if I see you and think of what happened back then, I will still feel a little resentful." Ximen Wuhen drank the cup in one gulp, picked up a peanut with his chopsticks and relished it.
During the reign of Emperor Taizu, the Jindao Tantai family was the number one general and was very powerful. However, after Emperor Taizong succeeded to the throne, the Jinyi Qi family came from behind and their power in the military quickly surpassed that of the Jindao Tantai family. Many of them had made outstanding contributions. Opportunities are also available to the Jinyi Qi family. Qining knows that the grudges from back then have not been completely resolved now.
The night was dark, and Qi Ning could not stay in Xianleju for a long time. He said goodbye to Shenhou, went over and said a few words to Ximen Zhanying, and left Xianleju amidst Ximen Zhanying's reluctance.
The next day Qi Ning arrived at the Ministry of Punishment, explained some affairs, and selected several officials from the Ministry of Punishment to accompany him, but he did not tell where he was going, nor did he make the death of Tantai Zhilin public.
In addition, he sent people to the Black Scale Camp, ordered the generals, and ordered them to wait outside the south gate of the capital the next morning.
Not long after his mission to Dong Qi, he had to go on a long trip again. Gu Qinghan was naturally worried. For her, every time Qining went out, she was worried about something happening.
Qi Ning could hide his itinerary from others, but of course he had nothing to hide from Gu Qinghan. He did not reveal the death of Tantai Zhilin to her at first, but he could not withstand Gu Qinghan's repeated questioning and could only tell her. He knew that this matter could not be hidden. How long, I'm afraid that by the time I arrive in the East China Sea, the news will have spread.
Gu Qinghan was also surprised, but it was not easy for her to ask questions about such a big matter. She helped Qining pack her bags overnight and told Qining to be careful outside. Qining listened to Gu Qinghan's ramble, but her heart was filled with warmth.
When it was about to get dark, Mrs. Tian personally brought Tian Fu to the house. When she saw Qi Ning, she said a little embarrassedly: "Master Hou, I asked Fu'er to stay here for a while. With Tang The girl will take care of you, and your body will recover faster." He took out two more banknotes and said, "This... this is what you spent at the house, you...!"
Qi Ning sighed. He didn't accept the banknote yet, and asked someone to take Tian Fu to Tang Nuo. After Tian Fu left, he said, "Ma'am, are you looking down on me?"
When Mrs. Tian came, she knew that Qining would never accept the banknote, but she wanted to do it. At this time, hearing Qining say this, she was even more embarrassed and said awkwardly: "Master Hou, I... I don't have anything else." It just means...!"
"If you really want to thank me, take care of me more on the way." Qining said with a smile.
Mrs. Tian blinked her beautiful eyes and said doubtfully: "Take care of me? Mr. Hou, you... I don't understand!"
Seeing that there was no one around, Qi Ning deliberately teased: "Madam is going on a long journey, and the journey is far away. I really can't worry about it. After thinking about it for a day, I thought it would be better to accompany Madam to the East China Sea, so as to protect Madam."
"Ah?" Mrs. Tian was taken aback, and then said in panic: "Master Hou, no... no, really no need, I... oh, how can this be possible?" She was at a loss for a while, her mind was in confusion, thinking that Qining was a dignified Jinyi. At that time, how humble my status was, how could I let the young marquis escort me to the East China Sea.
Seeing her at a loss, Qi Ning was even more amused and said softly: "Madam, you don't want me to accompany you?"
"No, no, but...!" Mrs. Tian didn't know what to say. She looked around and saw no one. After sorting out her thoughts, she whispered: "Master Marquis, it's really not necessary. You have a lot of things to do. How can you do this?" ... How can you delay your business because of me? Then... that is absolutely impossible." Seeing Qi Ning's half-smiling look, he still couldn't help but ask: "Master Hou is... are you joking?"
"How can I make a joke when I speak like a mountain?" Qining said with a smile.
Mrs. Tian was dubious. At this moment, Manager Han suddenly appeared outside the door and reported to Qining: "Master Marquis, the third lady said that the climate there is humid and you may not be able to adapt to it. She asked you to go to Miss Tang to get two pairs. Take the medicine with you in case you need it. Also, the third lady asked you whether you are riding a horse or a carriage. If you are riding a carriage, hitch up the carriage tonight and put all your luggage on the carriage."
Qi Ning said: "Let's go by car. Just put your luggage on the carriage. What is Sanniang doing?"
"The third lady is in the kitchen. She wants to make some snacks for the Marquis to take on the road." Mr. Han said: "The Marquis wants to take a carriage. The old slave will order someone to hitch the carriage now." Without saying much, Withdrew.
Mrs. Tian had a look of astonishment on her face. She was doubtful at first, thinking that Qin Ning was teasing her. Then she realized that Qin Ning was really going on a far journey. Her heart suddenly rolled with waves. She couldn't tell what she was feeling. She was embarrassed but also grateful. , but even more shy.
She always liked to think too much. When she knew that Qin Ning was going to the East China Sea, she really thought that he was going to escort her. Her heart skipped a beat. After all, she also knew that with Qin Ning's status, even if he was a high-ranking official in the court, there would be no He is qualified to be escorted. How can he have such an honor as a commoner
Of course, it was not without reason that the young Marquis took the initiative to ask for a job. Thinking of all the previous events, he felt more and more that Qining was attracted by him. His face felt a little hot and he whispered: "Master Marquis, actually... you really don't have to do this. , you have always been kind to me, I... I know it in my heart...!"
Qi Ning saw her mature and beautiful face flushed with crimson, as gorgeous as a peach and plum. His heart skipped a beat. He leaned close to her ear and asked in a low voice: "Then are you willing to be with me? I want the most for you. Flower Protector, do you like it?"