After the beggars put down the rebellion, Suzaku still returned to the house in Luoguxiang to recuperate.

When Qi Ning came to the Ghost Golden Sheep rudder, it was not yet noon, he was already an old acquaintance of the beggar gang, and when he entered the beggar gang's rudder, it was naturally unimpeded.

Coming out of the palace, Qi Ning came here, firstly, to visit Elder Vermilion, and secondly, to inquire about the whereabouts of Gu Qinghan and Mrs. Tian.

Since Xiao Shaozong has been pacified, Gu Qinghan and the others naturally don't have to hide outside Beijing, Qi Ning also knows that Gu Qinghan was born in a wealthy family since he was a child, and he hasn't suffered much.

Elder Vermilion Bird was recuperating from his injuries and couldn't come out to greet him, but Bai Shenghao was not in the rudder, so what Qi Ning didn't expect was that it was Elder Lou Wenshi of Qinglong who came out to greet him.

Seeing Lou Wenshi, Qi Ning was really overjoyed, the two hit it off at first sight, like-minded, and worshiped as brothers, but since that time, they have never seen each other again, and they are reunited after a long absence, Qi Ning is very happy, but Lou Wenshi is also very happy.

Not long ago, Elder Suzaku had said that in order to be just in case, he had already sent a letter to Master Lou and asked Master Lou to bring people to the capital for reinforcements, but he didn't expect Master Lou to come as promised.

"Brother Lou, when are you coming over?" After Qi Ning followed Master Lou into the house, he said happily.

Lou Wenshi laughed and said, "I have arrived before the imperial city was besieged. That time it was agreed, and it was supposed to let the white helmsman pretend to be a merchant and go to the Rising Sun Dart Bureau to support the dart, but I saw that he was not strong enough, and he looked shabby all over his body, and he didn't have that style, so I went out in person. After briefly talking about the events of that day, Qi Ning suddenly realized, and then realized that Master Lou had also made great efforts in this peace.

Qi Ning made arrangements in the palace, but the specific operation was indeed discussed with several forces such as the beggar gang after Chi Danmei left the palace, and after he was injured in the palace, he recovered and recuperated until today, but he really didn't know that Lou Wenshi also participated in the action.

Qi Ning and Lou Wenshi were happy to reunite after a long absence, but they were worried about Elder Suzaku, and when they entered the house to visit, they saw Elder Suzaku lying on the bed, unable to get up for the time being, although the qi was not very good, but there was still blood on his face, and it seemed that the recovery was also good.

Qi Ning came over today, grateful to the beggar gang, if it wasn't for the beggar gang this time, Qi Ning really had no one available, on the way to think about how to thank, but also thought about sending some silver tickets, but Elder Suzaku led people to help, it was completely righteous anger, if he gave them with money, but he underestimated them, thinking that this friendship can only be in his heart, just waiting for the opportunity to repay in the future.

Qi Ning comforted a few words, and it was not good to disturb the Suzaku too much, followed Lou Wenshi out of the door, sat down on the bamboo chair in the backyard, Lou Wenshi asked straight to the point: "Brother Qi, I heard that the emperor has made you king?" ”

Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, "Exactly, Brother Lou already knows?" ”

"The beggars are still very well informed." Lou Wenshi smiled lightly and said: "As far as I know, since the establishment of the Chu State, it seems that it has not really given a different surname a king, and the Qi brothers were crowned kings this time, which is unprecedented in the Chu State. ”

Qi Ning was so shrewd that he heard what Master Lou had to say, and asked, "Does Brother Lou have anything to say?" ”

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After a pause, he said softly: "Brother Qi, although you are the prince, I met you, not because of your background, but because of the same temperament, so the word righteousness comes first, and I only regard you as a brother." ”

"That's what it is." Qi Ning said: "I respect Brother Lou, and it is precisely because Brother Lou is honest and calm, and he doesn't care about those false names." ”

Lou Wenshi laughed, and then said softly: "If what I said, if you don't like it, you will treat me as if I haven't said it." Brother Qi, this time your contribution can be regarded as Kuang Fu Sheji's contribution to protecting the monarch and protecting the country, and the emperor has a reward, so it is a matter of course. Wei Yi groaned, and then said: "Brother Qi knows that when Emperor Taizu of Chu State died, the Xiao royal family just pacified half of the southern part of the country, and there were many heroes from all walks of life in the south, and the real unification of the south was in the hands of Emperor Taizong of Chu State. ”

Qi Ning bowed his head and said: "Emperor Taizu laid the foundation, and it was indeed Emperor Taizong who really pacified the south. ”

"The reason why the Jinyi Qi family can win the awe of the Chu military is just because the old marquis of Jinyi fought in the south and the north, gnawing one hard bone after another, not to mention other forces, just the work of pacifying Xichuan, then there is no one to compare." Master Lou said: "With all due respect, if you look at merit, the merits of Brother Qi may not be as good as that of the old marquis in brocade." General Ling Zun Qi after the death of the old marquis, sitting in Qinhuai, the Marquis of Changling in the north is also a generation of famous generals with all-round talents in civil and military affairs, if it were not for Ling Zun, Chu State, I am afraid that no one would be able to stop the military peak of the Northern Han Dynasty, maybe the pattern of the world has already changed, and his merits do not seem to be below you. ”

Qi Ning bowed slightly, and he also understood in his heart that when it came to meritorious service, he really couldn't compare with the first two generations of the Qi family in Jinyi.

"Even so, they are only marquises." Lou Wenshi said: "And Brother Qi is young, but he has already been awarded the title of king, this is of course because of Brother Qi's immortal achievements, but if you think about it carefully, there may not be other reasons." ”

Qi Ning sighed: "Brother Lou is saying that the emperor is wary of me?" ”

"It's good that Brother Qi understands the reason." Lou Wenshi sighed: "Throughout the ages, whenever you sit in the emperor's seat, the most worrying thing is that someone will rob him of the throne. Xiao Shaozong is a member of the royal family, and this time it is impossible for the emperor to be untouched, and he must be wary of anyone because of this. The title of Wang Jue is of course because of the accumulation of the Qi family's shadow and the Qi brothers' own talents, but the most important thing is probably to appease the Qi brothers, otherwise why did the emperor break the precedent of the founding of the country and crown you king? ”

Qi Ning remembered the situation when he met Longtai today, although Longtai was reassuring, but there was obviously a trace of doubt in his words, and that doubt was obviously because of Qi Ning.

"Brother Qi think about it carefully, you are already the prince of Chu at a young age, so if you make new contributions in the future, how should the emperor reward you?" Lou Wenshi's expression was grim: "He can't give up the throne to you?" Once the merit is not rewarded, it is a dangerous time, Brother Qi, I am talking nonsense today, whether you can listen to it or not, but from now on, you must be cautious in everything. ”

Qi Ning nodded, knowing that Master Lou was all kind.

In fact, Qi Ning didn't understand in his heart that in just two years, he jumped from a marquis to a prince, which seemed to be beautiful, but climbing too fast and too high was not a good sign, as Lou Wenshi said, if he made other outstanding feats in the future, that

And how should the emperor reward himself?

Looking at the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, the strength of the current scenery, no one can come out of their own way, after quelling the rebellion, he was given the title of prince, and he has become the most eye-catching figure in the court, when all eyes are focused on himself, in fact, it also indicates that danger is coming.

"What Brother Lou said, I must take it to heart." Qi Ning said gratefully.

Master Lou got up and said with a smile: "I will leave tomorrow, and I don't know when I will be able to meet Brother Qi again next time." After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Brother Qi, I don't know if there is any news of the helper for a while?" ”

Qi Ning said: "Brother Lou, don't worry, Xiang Gang Master is in retreat and recuperation, and when the time comes, he will always appear." Thinking of Xiang Baiying taking Fluttershy as an apprentice, the two of them take care of each other, but they don't know where they are now, but they know in their hearts that Xiang Baiying has always been responsible, and Xiang Baiying will do a satisfactory job of dealing with the affairs of the beggar gang.

"How is Brother Qi's injuries?" Lou Wenshi said: "Farewell tomorrow, I don't know when we will see you again, if you are okay, let's drink a few cups today." ”

Qi Ning's injury recovered quickly, although he didn't know if he could drink, but thinking that Lou Wenshi was about to leave, he was a little reluctant in his heart, and said with a smile: "Naturally, I want to get drunk with my eldest brother." At this moment, I suddenly heard a voice say: "The two of you want to drink, how about I be a companion?" In the midst of the words, I saw a person walking over, but it was Bai Shenghao, the helmsman of the Ghost Golden Goat.

When Lou Wenshi saw Bai Shenghao, he immediately smiled and said, "Okay, I'm worried that I can't find anyone to drink, and it's just the right time for the White Helm Lord to come back." Xiang Qi Ning said, "Brother Qi, do you know the amount of wine that the White Helmsman drinks?" Among the beggars, if you are the first in terms of drinking, you are naturally the leader of the gang, but if you want to fight for the second, only me and the white helmsman are qualified. ”

Bai Shenghao stepped forward, bowed his hand to Qi Ning, and said, "Lord Wang! ”

Qi Ning thought that it seemed that the news of his conferring the title of prince had spread, nodded and said with a smile: "Lord White Helm, this time to quell the chaos, you and the brothers of the beggar gang were born and died, I ......!" ”

"Don't say such a thing." Bai Shenghao interrupted: "We already owe the prince a great favor, and if we have the opportunity to repay, we can't ask for it." Yes, Zai Xia just returned to Beijing, and Mrs. Tian has also been picked up, for safety, Zai Xia did not let her go back to her house, first brought here for a temporary rest, and was about to ask the prince if he could let Mrs. Tian go home. ”

Qi Ning said happily: "Are you back?" That's great, where are they? ”

Bai Shenghao turned around and said to the house: "Madam, the prince is here!" ”

I saw that Mrs. Tian in a cloth skirt had come out of the house, although she was dressed plainly, but she was beautiful, and it was not a cloth skirt that could cover it, but it was this cloth skirt that made Mrs. Tian have a different kind of charm, Mrs. Tian saw Qi Ning, her beautiful eyes showed joy, she stepped forward, Ying Ying bowed, her lips moved, but there were Bai Shenghao and Lou Wenshi beside her, and she didn't know what to say, Qi Ning was naturally happy when she saw that Mrs. Tian was safe and sound, but she didn't see Gu Qinghan, and said strangely: " Where is Sanniang? ”

Mrs. Tian and Bai Shenghao glanced at each other, and their expressions looked unnatural, Qi Ning immediately guessed the situation, and frowned: "What's wrong?" Why didn't Sanniang come out? ”

"Third Lady..... Third lady, she ......! Mrs. Tian lowered her head and said in a low voice: "She has passed away!" ”