Qi Ning blurted out, Duan Canghai and others were stunned, not sure, and asked carefully: "Marty, what box?"

At this time, Qi Ning thought of the box he saw in the Niutouling Cave.

At that time, in order to avoid the pursuit of the Mu Shenjun, he fell off the cliff, but he became a blessing in disguise. He obtained the free walking technique in the cave on the cliff, and also obtained a cold blade that cuts iron like mud.

The Han Blade was placed in the box made of brass at that time.

At this moment, Qi Ning suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a lotus pattern carved on the lid of the brass box. He still remembered that most of the whole box was coppery, but the lotus seemed to be painted with black lacquer, forming a black lotus.

Just because the carving was very strange, Qi Ning remembered it very clearly.

He had already forgotten about the box, but tonight he talked about the Black Lotus Holy Sect repeatedly. A sudden enlightenment in Qi Ning's mind reminded him of the brass box carved with black lotus.

He was surprised and wondered if the skeleton in the cave had anything to do with the Black Lotus Saint Sect?

Duan Canghai claimed that the Black Lotus Holy Sect was created by the Black Miao people, and the Black Miao people's activities ranged from the southwest of Bashu, among the mountains and ridges, and their power was only in the Bashu area.

However, Niutouling is in the Jianghuai area, and is thousands of miles away from the activities of the Hei Miao people. If the skeleton really has something to do with the Black Lotus Holy Sect, why did it run from Bashu to the Central Plains and hide in a cave in the cliff?

Duan Canghai asked, and Qi Ning shook his head slightly and said, "Nothing."

Seeing Qi Ning's slightly tired look, Duan Canghai advised: "Mr., we really don't care whether this matter has anything to do with the Black Lotus Holy Sect. The Shenhou Mansion will naturally investigate. It's almost dawn. You're going to travel all night long. Why don't you go back to the mansion to rest first?" He glanced at the back room and said softly: "I see that Miss Tang will definitely not be able to get out for a while. I'll be here in person later."

Qi Ning also knew that although Tang Nuo was skilled in medical skills, he was not a god after all. Many experts from the Beggars' Sect learned how to detoxify together but found nothing, and Tang Nuo would never be able to develop the antidote in a moment.

He was indeed tired at this moment. He thought for a while and nodded, "I'll go back to my house first. If the epidemic really breaks out today, I'm afraid someone will come to my house to find me." He got up and smiled faintly, "If there was no outbreak today, someone will find me."

Yong'an Hall is only a few streets away from the Hou Mansion, not far away. When he left the door, it was already dawn. Qi Ning left Yong'an Hall and, under the escort of Zhao Wushang and others, went straight to the Hou Mansion.

Walking through a street, you will see that there were already five or six soldiers wearing the armor of the Tiger God Camp guarding a bridge on the Qinhuai River, which seemed to have blocked the bridge.

Qi Ning remembered that when he accompanied Tang Nuo to Yong'an Hall early in the morning, he happened to pass here. At that time, people came and went on the bridge very lively, but today it was deserted. I knew that the cavalry of the Tiger God Camp passed by the streets and alleys not long ago, so the people in the capital were afraid that something big would happen again, so they did not leave their homes.

Compared with other places, the people in the capital are both panic but familiar with martial law.

Once something big happens in the capital, martial law will usually be strictly enforced at the first time, and the people are not allowed to go out to the streets. The people in the capital have actually become accustomed to it. Moreover, martial law was just implemented not long ago, but the aftermath was not resolved. At this time, martial law suddenly became strict. Although the people were surprised, they would not panic.

When Qi Ning returned to the Marquis' Mansion, he didn't have to pass the bridge. He just walked past the bridgehead. A soldier from the Tiger God Camp saw someone riding a horse on the bridgehead. Before Qi Ning and others approached, he shouted loudly: "The martial law in the capital is prohibited from going to the streets. Haven't you heard that? You won't go back yet."

Qi Feng had already shouted: "Marquis Jinyi is here, don't be arrogant!"

The man was stunned, but quickly came forward, looked at him for a few glances, and bowed: "You are a little girl, so I'm sorry for your crime!"

Of course, Qi Ning couldn't have any intention of blaming him, and asked, "No one is allowed to pass through the bridge?"

"Reporting to the Marquis, a group of madmen suddenly rushed out of the capital. It was crazy and terrible. In order to ensure the safety of order in the capital, Commander Xue transferred his troops to block some of the main roads and bridges in the capital."

Qi Ning nodded slightly and asked, "How many people have been transferred?"

The man was stunned, then shook his head and said, "There are no ones who know how many people are, and they are always... there are always hundreds of people."

Qi Ning was stunned and thought that a huge capital city was like a few hundred people, and it would not have any effect at all, but when I thought about it, I understood it.

Although it was only a short night, Qi Ning had already realized a lot.

It doesn’t matter if high-ranking officials and important officials spend money on their daily lives, but if they really want to do things, they must think twice about anything. They must not ignore the consequences just because they are excited for a moment.

Last night, Qi Ning was thinking that the disaster was coming in the capital. As long as he found the Marquis of Zhongyi, as the Marquis of Zhongyi who held real power, he would definitely not want to see a major disaster in the capital, and would inevitably dispatch troops as soon as possible.

But now he understood that things are often not that simple.

Officials are not knights.

Kill one person in ten steps, and do not keep a thousand miles away. After the matter is done, you will leave and hide your own life and fame. This kind of free and easy chivalrous spirit is only suitable for tourists from the world, not for politicians.

Officials act carefully and take a look at each step. Because there is a slight mistake, their families may be destroyed.

Although Xue Lingfeng was a loyal man, he was a general of the court, not a reckless brave man.

Qi Ning knew that if all the troops in the Tiger God Camp were mobilized suddenly, it would inevitably cause a major riot in the capital. However, it would be natural to send some soldiers to guard the main roads to ensure the safety of densely populated areas. Only when there is a big change, it would be possible to send more troops.

Qi Ning believed that Xue Lingfeng was ready at this time and could mobilize his troops at any time.

Along the way, I really saw a small number of soldiers from the Tiger God Camp blocking the road on some important streets, and they were even blocked once on the road. Fortunately, Qi Ning's identity was there, and he finally returned to Pipa Street smoothly.

At this time, the capital was already bathed in the dawn, the air was cold and exhaled like clouds.

Before Qi Ning could reach the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, he saw a figure standing there next to the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, wearing a hat on his head and a cloak. When he saw his dress, he recognized him as a person from the Marquis' Mansion. He just covered his head with a hat and covered his body, and he could not recognize who it was.

On the horse-tie stone in front of the Marquis's mansion, there was a horse tied with fat and long legs, and it was obvious that it was a good horse.

Qi Ning frowned slightly, and when he arrived at the door of the mansion, he strangled the horse. The figure heard the sound of horse hooves. At this time, he finally raised his head. Qi Ning glanced at it, smiled and said, "Hey, isn't this Zhan Ying? We met so soon, did you sleep well last night?"

That figure was Ximen Zhanying.

Ximen Zhanying looked indifferent, but there was a hint of helplessness in his beautiful eyes, and he said lightly: "Where have you been? I've been waiting for you here for half an hour."

"Wait for me?" Qi Ning didn't get off the horse, lying in front of her body, leaned on the horse's back, looked at Ximen Zhanying, and said with a smile: "Why, I broke up last evening, and I missed me so soon?"

Qi Feng and others heard it from the side, wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh, and they were all holding it in.

Ximen Zhanying knew that Qi Ning couldn't say anything good. Yesterday, he was teased by this bad disciple for an afternoon and had adapted a lot. He just sneered and went straight to unbutton the reins of the horse and said, "You have been with me now, it has been delayed for a long time. Let's go quickly!"

"Let's go?" Qi Ning said, "Where are you going? Zhan Ying, you are not clear about this. If someone who doesn't know will hear you, you will think you want to follow me..." He smiled and said, "You don't really want to take me to elope, do you?"

"Puff!" Qi Feng couldn't hold it in his mouth for a while and rushed out of his mouth in one breath.

Qi Ning turned his head and glanced, and Qi Feng immediately gritted his teeth and stopped him from laughing out loud.

Ximen Zhanying was angry and annoyed, and said angrily: "Who...who said he wanted to elope with you? You...the Lord of God sent me to find you and asked you to go there quickly."

"No." Qi Ning said: "What you said is wrong."

Ximen Zhanying was stunned, "Why is it wrong?"

"The Lord of God didn't ask you to come to me. If I was not wrong, I must ask you to come and invite me." Qi Ning smiled and said, "Zhan Ying, I was not wrong, right?"

Ximen Zhanying bit his silver teeth and turned over to the horse, without saying a word.

"Wait!" Seeing Ximen Zhanying pulling the reins of the horse, turning around the horse's head, Qi Ning shouted: "You have arrived at my marquis' mansion. It's really a cold day, are you really just waiting outside? I asked if you have a water in your mind? Are you stupid?" He shook his head and sighed: "You silly girl, you must be stupid in the future."

When Ximen Zhanying heard him call him a "silly girl", for some reason, his cheeks were a little hot, but he still retorted coldly: "Your brain is just getting into the water. I said that if you don't go into the Jinyi Marquis' Mansion, you won't go in."

She didn't know what "water in her brain" meant, but she knew in her heart that she couldn't say good things from Qi Ning's mouth, so she just gave this sentence back in full.

"Okay, okay, you're amazing." Qi Ning turned over and got off the horse at this time, "If you like to wait, just wait outside first."

Ximen Zhanying was stunned and immediately said anxiously: "Where are you going again? My father... Shenhou is waiting for you in Shenhou's Mansion. If you have something to come to you."

"Don't be anxious, don't be separated for a while, just like it's like a few autumns." Qi Ning rubbed her face, "I haven't slept all night, I always have to wash my face and wake up."

"You...!" Ximen Zhanying said helplessly: "Are you still washing your face at this time?"

"The handsome and handsome man attaches great importance to his appearance." Qi Ning really felt a little sleepy and had to wash his face with hot water. "By the way, Zhan Ying, do you have breakfast prepared for your Shenhou Mansion? I like to eat red date porridge, and two more crab roe buns, and two more egg cakes. I don't eat much, just be simple... What kind of expression do you have? I won't tell me that the Shenhou Mansion invites me to come early in the morning, but I didn't prepare breakfast, right? Then I have to eat something in the mansion before I can leave." As I spoke, I had already entered the mansion.

Ximen Zhanying looked at his back and entered the mansion. He ignored Qi Feng and others being on the side and said angrily: "Eat and eat, you are so full of a big bastard!"

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