The Jiugong Pond in autumn has not lost its color. The landscape around Jiugong Pond is unique, with rockery and forest gardens surrounding it, and the stars surround the elegant residence in the middle like the moon.

Even in the Shenhou Mansion, such a scenery can still make people relax, but Prince Yu is obviously in a bad mood now. This wise Prince of Northern Han was obviously worried about the safety of his family and his eyes were twitching.

"I know what you want to do." Prince Yu said lightly: "You want to exchange the universe map with the safety of my family."

Qi Ning nodded and said, "The prince is wise. The prince should know that in Luoyang, there are spies from our Chu State lurking among them. If we plan to do our best, I believe it is not difficult to bring the prince's important family out of Luoyang. If the prince is willing, I can guarantee that it will not take long before the prince will be able to reunite with his family in Jianye Jingcheng."

"Monkey King, you seem to have forgotten your identity." Prince Yu sneered: "I am a Han royal family. Do you think I will agree to your conditions?"

"The Han Dynasty is just a piece of land. It was not named Beitang a few decades ago." Qi Ning stared at Prince Yu's eyes: "Maybe it won't take long to change the land to another surname, but the prince's family is connected to the prince's bloodline. The prince is planning hard and does not hesitate to make himself a prisoner of my Great Chu and protect his family. It can be seen that he is a person who values ​​love and righteousness." Speaking of this, he suddenly stood up and bowed: "This is just the advice of the younger generation. The prince does not need to make a decision so quickly. You can think carefully. However, when Beitang Feng and Qu Yuangu will invade Tongguan, I cannot guarantee."

Prince Yu remained silent, and Qi Ning didn't say much, so he turned around and left.

After leaving the Jiugongchi, Yan Lingxian was waiting outside. When he saw Qi Ning, he said, "Duke, the second senior brother has just sent someone to say that at noon, the Shenhou Mansion will hold a banquet and invite the Duke to stay for a meal. The younger sister-in-law's wife wants to ask the Duke what he meant."

"Zhan Ying grew up here when she was young. Even if she was half of her mother's family, since the second brother asked us to stay, I'll disturb her." Qi Ning smiled and said, "It's an honor to have a meal at the Shenhou Mansion."

"The Duke of the State agreed, then I will send someone to invite Senior Brother Han here now." Yan Lingxian said.

"Senior Brother Han?" Qi Ning was stunned: "Senior Brother Han is not in the Shenhou Mansion?"

Yan Lingxian said: "Senior Brother Han also has his own residence. He has an old mother to support him, so it is natural that his mother cannot let her live in the Shenhou Mansion. So when he took his mother over, Shenhou arranged a residence for him. Senior Brother Han would go over for a few nights every month. Early this morning, Senior Brother Han sent someone to say that he was feeling a little uncomfortable and that he should be on duty today. He said he would come here later. He has not seen anyone yet. The second Senior Brother meant that if the Duke was willing to stay, he would definitely invite Senior Brother Han back to have a meal with him."

"Senior Brother Han is not feeling well?" Qi Ning was a little surprised: "When he went to the wedding yesterday, wasn't he doing well? Did he hire a doctor?"

Yan Lingxian shook his head and said, "I don't know where I feel uncomfortable, but Senior Brother Han himself is a little versatile, so there shouldn't be any serious problem."

"When did Senior Brother Han go back yesterday?" Qi Ning asked.

Yan Lingxian thought for a while before saying, "I happened to be on duty last night. Zishishi, and I saw him hurriedly leaving Shenhou Mansion. Yes, his face was a little pale at that time. It should have been uncomfortable at that time. I didn't ask much, and he left Shenhou Mansion at Zishishi."

"He hasn't had a rest at midnight?" Qi Ning frowned and said, "At that time, most people in the capital were already asleep. How old is Senior Brother Han's old mother?"

"I'm over 60 years old." Yan Lingxian didn't know why Qi Ning suddenly became interested in Han Tianxiao.

Qi Ning said "Oh" and said, "It is easier for an elderly man in his sixties to go to bed early in this late autumn. Brother Han rushed back when he was a son. Wouldn't he disturb the elderly's rest?"

Yan Lingxian thought that if he was fighting or not, he would not talk to you.

When they returned to the hall, they saw Qu Xiaocang still talking to Ximen Zhanying. When they saw Qi Ning coming back, the topic of the two stopped immediately. Qu Xiaocang stood up and said, "Duke has seen Prince Yu?"

"See you." Qi Ning smiled and said, "He is also the prince of the Northern Han Dynasty after all. The Northern Expedition is about to be imminent. I want to try to find out some useful information from him, so that he can also help the Northern Expedition."

Qu Xiaocang shook his head and smiled, "This Prince Yu is not an easy character to deal with. I have also seen him several times and wanted to get some information from him. But every time I go over, he cherishes his words like gold. No matter what I say, he pretends not to hear it, as if he plays the piano to a cow."

"The Duke of the Kingdom is really not good, so he handed him over to Senior Brother Han and asked Senior Brother Han to torture him, ensuring that he would reveal everything within a day." Yan Lingxian said angrily: "A prisoner under the empire, who eats delicious food and drinks spicy food all day long, as if he was worshiping a Bodhisattva in the Shenhou Mansion."

Qu Xiaocang frowned and said, "Lao Qi, don't talk nonsense."

Qi Ning also smiled and said, "Senior Brother Yan, although Prince Yu is a prisoner under the rank, he is indeed the Prince of Northern Han. Unlike ordinary people, the emperor has already given an order to treat this prince well. Think about it, when the Northern Han people will take Prince Yu out in the future. Although Prince Yu is a prisoner under the rank, they will definitely think that we treat prisoners preferentially. Then many people will surrender without fighting. If they really punish Prince Yu, the Northern Han people think that our Great Chu cannot treat the prince well, so how can they treat ordinary people well? They must have resisted to the end."

Yan Lingxian was stunned, but Ximen Zhanying smiled with a pursed lips.

Qu Xiaocang had already said: "Don't worry, Prince Yu stays in the Shenhou Mansion, we will definitely treat him well and take care of him as a guest of honor."

At noon, Qi Ning and his wife were invited to the elegant hall of the Shenhou Mansion. Most of the places in the Shenhou Mansion are simple and solemn, full of murderous aura, but the surrounding area of ​​this elegant hall is very comfortable, and there is also a small bamboo forest in the yard, full of greenness.

According to Ximen Zhanying's explanation, this was originally a place where Ximen Wuhen had a meal. Later, if any guests in the Shenhou Mansion were to be entertained, they would be arranged here. However, Shenhou Mansion is a place that makes people avoid it, and no one is willing to stay in the Shenhou Mansion for dinner. It is very rare to entertain guests here. The dining room was deliberately arranged in the current layout, just because the name of Shenhou Mansion makes people feel a little uncomfortable when they hear it. The decoration in the current environment also makes people forget that they are in the Shenhou Mansion and have a good appetite.

Of course, there are very few people who are qualified to accompany Qi Ning and his wife to have a meal. Apart from Qi Ning and his wife, only Qu Xiaocang and Yan Lingxian are here. Although people have been sent to invite Han Tianxiao, Han Tianxiao has not arrived for a long time.

Although there are not many people, the food and drinks are quite rich.

Ximen Zhanying smiled and said, "Second Brother, when I was in the Shenhou Mansion, I always thought that one day I could eat here, but unfortunately I didn't have the qualifications. I didn't expect that I would get my long-cherished wish today."

Qu Xiaocang smiled and said, "Little Junior Sister, you have to thank Duke Guo for this. If you hadn't married Duke Guo, you would have never expected it in your life."

"Second Brother!" Ximen Zhanying said coquettishly.

Qu Xiaocang laughed. At this time, he suddenly heard a cough sound. Several people looked in the sound and saw Han Tianxiao walking in from outside the door. Qi Ning and his wife immediately got up. Han Tianxiao had already bowed and said, "Duke, please forgive me for being late!"

When Qi Ning saw Han Tianxiao's face was indeed not very good. When he was welcoming him yesterday, he didn't care much about Han Tianxiao's face, but he seemed to be pretty good in his memory, but Han Tianxiao's face was obviously a little pale now, and when he walked, his steps were obviously a little sloppy, but he was obviously trying his best to hide it. Of course, if he was an ordinary person, he would not see any flaws, but it would be really not easy to hide it from Qi Ning.

"Senior Brother Third, we are all waiting for you." Ximen Zhanying said: "Senior Brother Yan said you are feeling uncomfortable, are you getting better?"

Han Tianxiao glanced at Yan Lingxian, came over to sit next to Qu Xiaocang, shook his head and said, "It's okay, there's too much happening recently, but I just haven't had a good rest."

"The third brother, it really doesn't work. You can rest for a few days." Qu Xiaocang said: "Just leave it to me."

Han Tianxiao said, "The eldest brother has not come back yet. There is a big business in the Shenhou Mansion. Even if Lao Qi helps you, you will not be able to do it. I have nothing to do." After taking the wine jar, he poured the wine for Qi Ning first. Yan Lingxian hurriedly reached out to take the wine jar from Han Tianxiao and poured it for everyone. As soon as Qu Xiaocang picked up the wine glass, Qi Ning took the first step and stood up and said, "Several brothers, I will be welcomed by the reception today. I will toast you this glass of wine."

Qu Xiaocang smiled and said, "The wedding is not big or small for three days. We have not passed these three days, so we are rude. Duke and junior sister were raised by us since we were young. Although we are sometimes a little arrogant, we can find some advantages after spending a year or two."

Ximen Zhanying glared at Qu Xiaocang and said angrily: "Second Brother, if you say this again, I won't bring you delicious food in the future."

Qu Xiaocang laughed loudly, everyone smiled, and drank a glass together. After sitting down, Yan Lingxian poured wine for everyone tactfully. Although he always admired Ximen Zhanying, Ximen Zhanying is now a wife, and her husband is a person he can't afford to offend, so he never dared to watch Ximen Zhanying from beginning to end, and Ximen Zhanying tried not to see him as much as possible.

"It's a pity that the senior brother failed to catch up this time." Qi Ning said: "When the senior brother comes back, I will definitely make up for him for a banquet."

Qu Xiaocang said: "When he comes back, don't rush to make a banquet. Junior sister, let's see what kind of gifts the eldest brother will give you then. If the gift is heavy, it should be a banquet. If it is too light, just find a restaurant to deal with it."

"Second Brother, I'm afraid that the eldest brother can't come up with any generous gifts." Yan Lingxian said with a bitter face: "He spends all his monthly salary every month. He has borrowed dozens of taels of silver from me in the past two years. He has not paid it yet. I don't know if he has not paid it back yet. I am just worried that he will not have enough money when he comes back and will ask us to borrow silver for gifts."

Qu Xiaocang sighed: "Lao Qi, sometimes you are too honest and at least you have to save face. If you say this, will we all be paupers and be known by the Duke?"

Qi Ning laughed and said, "Second Brother and Third Brother, if you are short of money in the future, just talk. Borrow dozens of taels of silver from me, it will not be a problem." He said to Ximen Zhanying: "Some senior brothers are so tight, why didn't you tell me earlier? Otherwise, you should bring some silver notes here today and send a few copies for each person."

Ximen Zhanying smiled and said, "Everyone is scared when they hear the God Marquis Mansion, and no one dares to come and walk around, so there is no one who respects his senior brothers. When they really need to be in financial difficulties in the future, you should help them."
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