Like the dark night.

In Xunyang City, some places are dark with lights out, while other places are brightly lit.

Especially the long street in Xunyangfang on the bank of Xunyang River is lined with restaurants and singing shops, and the red lanterns along the street look like long dragons.

If you look down from the sky, it looks like a red ribbon inlaid with bright gems tied by an immortal to the banks of the Xunyang River.

Xunyang Tower is one of the most dazzling pearls.

The area between Xunyangdu and Xunyang Tower is completely dark, with only a few lights and houses.

On a street leading to Xunyang Tower, a luxury motorcade was moving forward, guarded by a group of Xianbei guards on horseback.

The motorcade had just bid farewell to Rong Zhen and Ouyang Rong, and after driving for a certain distance, in the luxurious carriage in the center, Wei Shaoqi, who had his eyes closed and was concentrating, suddenly asked:

"That boy is Ouyang Lianghan? The upright gentleman who was not afraid of death and was once called the Pearl of the Southeast by my great-aunt?"

His face was calm, and the expression of indifference just now was gone.

"That's right."

Wang Lengran frowned and said:

"But to say that he is a gentleman, it is not necessarily true. This boy is cunning and not pedantic. His so-called outspokenness and courage to give advice cannot be said to be deceiving the emperor and betraying his integrity. Third Young Master will know it if he knows a little bit about him."

"I don't care if he is cheating on you or not."

Wei Shaoqi closed his eyes and asked again:

"Did Ouyang Lianghan serve as the magistrate of Longcheng County?"

"Yes, this man was still in office last year. Later, he was promoted due to his merits in flood control. In the process, he even pretended to resign from the imperial censor Jingguan once."

"Last year, my sixth brother and Mr. Qiu went to Longcheng. He was also in Longcheng, right?"

Wang Lengran glanced at Wei Shaoqi's expression with some surprise. The carriage was driving on the street, and the surrounding lights fell into the car and hit his face, making the light and dark uncertain.

"Yes." Wang Lengran nodded honestly.

"Has he interacted with his sixth brother?"

"I don't know...but the Sixth Young Master should have seen him. I heard Boss Li mention it once before. It seems that this boy was caught and played by the Sixth Young Master, but then he was let go by the third young master of the Liu family, a good-for-nothing but a loser.

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Wei Shaoqi listened quietly.

Wang Lengran sighed:

"It would have been better if the Sixth Young Master had killed this son at that time. Now this son has hooked up with Prince Xunyang's Mansion and has become Prince Xunyang's lackey. He is very abominable and has ruined our good deeds many times."

He whispered, somewhat sinisterly:

"Third Young Master, you must also be careful with this guy. Don't underestimate the enemy."

Wei Shaoqi chuckled:

"Wang Lengran, my father sent you here, and you have been the governor for so long, how come you can't even compete with him as a little long history? You still want me to handle it?"

Wang Lengran immediately lowered his head:

"It's a humble position that is useless. I have failed the prince and the young master's expectations. I cannot escape the blame for my humble position! I hope the prince will give me a heavy punishment!"

The young man in brocade robes who was clearly only a fifth-grade Hongzhou official but calmly accepted the governor's begging for mercy said with a sneer:

"Okay, don't be miserable.

"My master is not here to deal with such a small role this time. He is not so free yet."

Wang Lengran said with expectant eyes:

"Could it be... that on Luo Jing's side, the two princes have decided to take action?"

As he spoke, his eyes were vaguely tilted towards the Xunyang Prince's Mansion in Xiushui Fang in the distance, and his palms made a cross-cutting gesture at his neck.

"no."

Wei Shaoqi shook his head and said lightly:

"Everything remains the same at Prince Xunyang's Mansion. Don't alarm others for the time being. The last incident has already put them on guard..."

"I understand my humble position, but what is the reason why the Third Young Master is here..."

Wang Lengran muttered to himself in confusion, suddenly remembered something, and asked in a low voice:

"The prince had previously entrusted his humble position to forward a letter to General Qin... Could it be that it was a matter on the Hongzhou front line..."

Wei Shaoqi opened his eyes, glanced at Wang Lengran, and said nothing.

But the slightly narrowed eyes made Wang Lengran shudder, and he bowed his head deeply, not daring to ask any more questions.

"Third brother!"

At this moment, a woman's gentle voice suddenly came from the carriage next to her dressed as a noble lady.

"What's wrong Qiniang?"

Wei Shaoqi immediately turned his head, showing a kind smile and a gentle tone.

Wang Lengran, who was trembling with fear just a second ago, was stunned for a moment.

The woman who did not show up in the car asked with concern:

"The weather in Jiangzhou is cooler than that in Yangzhou. Third brother, would you like to add some clothes? I prepared some for you when I was in Yangzhou."

Wei Shaoqi shook his head and said in a kind tone:

"No, Qiniang, but if you feel cold, go to your residence first to put away your things and wear warm clothes. Our residence has been prepared by Governor Wang."

When Wei Shaoqi's smiling face turned around and cast a gentle questioning look, Wang Lengran nodded and led the way:

"Yes, yes, princess, young master, please follow me and turn left ahead."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wang. If the autumn night is cold, you can tell me that I have prepared some more men's clothes."

"Not cold, not cold. The gentleness of the young master makes the humble position feel like a spring breeze."

"That's good."

There was a woman in the carriage who smiled slightly.

Wei Shaoqi also smiled at him, keeping his smile and squinting at the Xunyang night outside the car...

An hour later.

In Xunyang Tower, the brightly lit hall lost the hustle and bustle of the past. There were only two tables of wine and food, and the other tables were empty.

The food and wine on these two tables were rich to the point of luxury. They were all rare ingredients shipped from Yangzhou and Qiantang, as well as some delicacies that were out of season and out of region.

The last time Xie Xue'e entertained Qin Jingqin, the Xie Qin family banquet was probably not so rich.

There are two tables of wine and food, the first table is for men and the second table is for women.

Sitting around the first table, in addition to Wei Shaoqi, who was the main guest tonight, there were also Wang Lengran and his close subordinates, as well as some officials from other places who had taken refuge in the Wei family and had also come specially to attend the banquet tonight.

The second table is occupied by the female dependents of the former people. The female dependents who used to be wary and frightening are now all honest and quiet. I don’t know if they received strict instructions from the male hosts before coming to the banquet.

Wei Shaoqi is sitting at the top of the first table.

The top position on the second table is vacant.

"Sorry, Qiniang may be late for changing clothes. If you are hungry, you can eat first."

Wei Shaoqi looked around and said in an embarrassed tone.

Everyone laughed, but no one moved their chopsticks.

Wang Lengran turned his head and looked outside the door from time to time.

Shao Qing, an official in green who often followed Wang Lengran, hurriedly walked into the building, holding a small wooden box in his arms. Next to her was a team of big Xianbei guards, protecting her closely.

"The thing has been delivered, sir, please take a look, it is this thing."

Wang Lengran took the small wooden box and handed it to Wei Shaoqi carefully.

Wei Shaoqi casually opened the wooden box with two fingers and took a look.

I saw an emerald jade ring lying inside.

There was a dried blood stain on the jade ring, but for some reason no one wiped it off.

Wei Shaoqi clicked his tongue and asked:

"Is this what it is?"

"That's right, Third Young Master."

Wang Lengran said seriously:

"These days, our people are walking around in Hongzhou. Fortunately, with the prince's face, the generals such as General Qin on the front line acquiesced and let us investigate, and we found Zhu Yuheng's body. This ring was in his

It was found near the body and was hidden by the people guarding the body. Fortunately, our people were quick to find it..."

Wei Shaoqi glanced at the dried blood on the jade ring and nodded:
To be continued...