Although Qiao Xianyong was not hungry after this dinner, he felt confused. He looked at the retreating figures of Qiao and Huanxiang, and a boy beside him came up quietly and said, "Qiao
Young Master, Sheriff Ning asked me to take you back to your room to rest."
Qiao Xianyong nodded and followed the boy carrying the lantern, twisting and turning in the courtyard to the door of a row of exquisite rooms. He saw Qier waiting uneasily at the door holding a silk handkerchief. Looking from a distance,
When Qiao Xianyong came over, he ran forward, looked left and right, and said anxiously, "Have you finished your meal, Master? Is there anything unusual? Qier has tidied up the room. Master should wash up and rest early."
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Qiao Xianyong smiled slightly and said to the man next to him, "Just send it here. You can go back and restore the life of Sheriff Ning." The young man replied "yes" in a low voice, turned around and left. Before he left,
, Qiao Xianyong didn't know if it was his imagination, but he seemed to see the boy staring hard at Qier's face, his expression looking very strange.
Qier helped Qiao Xianyong change into sleeping clothes, and brought him hot water for him to wipe his face and cleanse. After some troubles, the night was already dark, and the moon was already hanging high in the sky. Qiao Xianyong felt refreshed all over after washing his face.
I wanted to tell Qier to let her go to rest, but I only heard a few very light knocks on the door.
As soon as Qier heard the sound, her body shook violently as if she had been stung by a bee. The towel she was holding fell from her hands and fell to the ground. Her face instantly turned pale and she was stunned.
Looking at the door.
Qiao Xianyong couldn't help but laugh when he saw Qier looking so frightened, and felt that she was very pitiful. So he shook his head gently at her, indicating that there was no need to be afraid, and then asked loudly, "Who is it?"
A voice that Qiao Xianyong recognized only today came from outside the door. He said "Haha" followed by "Mr. Qiao, I apologize for disturbing you late at night. But we really have something important to discuss." This is the Commander Ning that Qier is most afraid of.
the sound of.
Qiao Xianyong was stunned. He never expected that it was County Sheriff Ning who came to his door. The strange thing was that if he had something important, why didn't he go to Mr. Qiao who was in charge? What was the point of coming to him? Qiao Xianyong was nervous and glanced at him.
He glanced at Qi'er and wondered whether County Sheriff Ning really remembered Qi'er and was now looking for trouble with Qi'er? Qiao Xianyong shook his head again, thinking that it was absolutely impossible. It was impossible for County Sheriff Ning to be with a person from many years ago.
The insignificant little girl who escaped from the city was worried about it. Secondly, looking at the relationship between Qiao and Ning County Sheriff, Ning County Sheriff would never be in trouble because of a girl from the Wu family.
Feeling certain in his heart, Qiao Xianyong opened the door fearlessly. Standing at the door was indeed Sheriff Ning, who had changed into a dark green robe. Behind him stood two followers, one of whom looked vaguely like the person who escorted Qiao Xianyong back to his room. The other two
Everyone had solemn expressions on their faces. In contrast to the two attendants, Sheriff Ning still had a mask-like smile on his face.
Qiao Xianyong's tall body blocked the door, and he hugged County Sheriff Ning and said, "Master Ning, what's so important late at night that we have to discuss it now? I'll talk to my mother during the day tomorrow, and I'll leave later.
It’s too late, if Master Ning has anything to do, let’s discuss it together tomorrow!”
Sheriff Ning seemed to have expected this reaction from Qiao Xianyong. He laughed again and said, "Master Qiao, there are some things that we can't talk about tomorrow!" He rolled his eyes and glanced at the room.
Then he said, "Mr. Qiao, according to the special decree of the imperial court, if a registered embroidered girl in our Ningsi Mansion defectes, no matter where it ends, she will be imprisoned in the Ningsi Dark Prison for the rest of her life. I miss you about this."
It’s not very clear yet.”
After hearing this, Qiao Xianyong raised his eyebrows and said slowly, "Then if I invite Master Ning to come into the room, what do you want to say? I will just listen to you anyway. If so, then this is the rule of Ning Si Mansion.
I wonder what will happen?”
Sheriff Ning slightly nodded his head in satisfaction and said, "If Mr. Qiao is willing to listen to what I, Old Ning, say tonight, then there may be ink drops or tea stains accidentally on the list of defectors in my mansion.
I can’t clearly see the name and description of this person’s characteristics.”
Qiao Xianyong knew that Governor Ning's entourage must have discovered and recognized Qi'er, so he went to report to this person. Although he didn't know what Governor Ning insisted on coming to his room to say, but if it was just a chat, it would be
If Qier's biggest worry can be solved, why not do it? Qiao Xianyong made a mental decision and whispered, "Chief Ning, are you serious about what you said?"
The governor of Ning County replied firmly, "That is natural. Young Master and I are not familiar with each other, but I, Old Ning, have never been a treacherous person."
Qiao Xianyong could only listen to what he said at this time, so he took a step back and let Ning Junshou enter the room. At the same time, he pursed his lips to the corner where Qier was hiding and said, "I don't have anything to do with you now."
Now, go find Mrs. Liu outside and ask her to bring some tea in. All of you, stay away, Mr. Ning wants to talk to me about something important."
When Qier heard Qiao Xianyong's words, she lowered her head in confusion and walked quickly past Sheriff Ning. Sheriff Ning chuckled, walked into the house without even looking at her, and then said sternly, "Listen
Have you heard what Mr. Qiao said? No one is allowed in except the tea server!" The two attendants shouted in unison with expressionless faces, "Yes, sir!"
Ning County Sheriff then closed the two doors with a "bang" sound. After the doors were closed tightly, Ning County Sheriff walked a few steps in the room, sat down on the wooden bench next to the round table in the room, and smiled.
Look at Qiao Xianyong.
Qiao Xianyong had no choice but to sit down and said, "Chief Ning, you and I are strangers. Today is the first time we have met. I don't know what you want from me, but since you are here, just speak up quickly.
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Sheriff Ning looked Qiao Xianyong up and down and said, "Mr. Qiao, although you don't know me, you probably haven't heard of me. But I have heard of you! Who knows your famous name?"
Mr. Qiao said impatiently, "Chief Ning, I am a junior, how can I be so famous? If you just say useless words and polite words, I guess we don't have to wait for tea."
Just as he said this, Mrs. Liu's voice came from outside the door, "Master Ning, Mr. Qiao, the tea is ready."
Qiao Xianyong said loudly, "Come in!"
Mrs. Liu walked in without looking away, holding a wooden tray, carefully placed a white porcelain teapot on the round table, took out two matching teacups, poured tea, and brought it to the two of them with both hands. County Sheriff Ning
He smiled and said, "Okay, you can go out. I will pour tea for Mr. Qiao myself. No one is allowed to come in without our instructions."
Mrs. Liu obeyed, silently exited the door, and closed the door again.
Sheriff Ning stood up, first went to the door to see if it was closed tightly, then turned around, walked a few steps in front of Qiao Xianyong, suddenly turned back and whispered, "Mr. Qiao, it doesn't matter whether you are famous or not.
This Lord Tongtian’s star chart is indeed famous! Hey, any of Lord Tongtian’s objects, even if they are passed down to the world today, are priceless, let alone this mysterious star chart!”
Qiao Xianyong never thought that Governor Ning would say this. His expression changed and he said calmly, "Chief Ning, what nonsense are you talking about? What does the leader of Tongtian have to do with me? What kind of star chart is this? I can't see it.
Never seen it before!”
Sheriff Ning's face suddenly became very excited. He came up to Qiao Xianyong and said, "Mr. Qiao, you are with these warblers every day. I think you don't know anything about the world! You carry a star chart with you.
This matter has been spread all over the martial arts world for a long time! I don’t know how many people are inquiring about the news about me, Old Ning, who is Qiao Xianyong, where is Qiao Xianyong, how can I catch Qiao Xianyong, how can I get the constellation map! " Ning
The county guard showed a ferocious smile and said, "Mr. Qiao, you are the most famous in the martial arts world right now! Unfortunately, you are hiding very well, and no one knows where you are. But in this world, fire cannot be prevented, and it is bound to happen.
There are so many people who know you and have met you, and I think in a few days, you will encounter many assassinations on this road!"
Qiao Xianyong waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Chief Ning, if you don't believe it, you can search me now, or search this room. If you really find any constellation map, just take it away." He thought of Huanxiang in the rockery.
Huanxiang said that when Qiao Xianyong was in a coma, they found the constellation map from his body, and now it is probably hidden in Qiao's hands. Thinking of this, Qiao Xianyong couldn't help but feel extremely angry.
He stood up and said, "Chief Ning, don't tell me you want this thing. Although I, Qiao Xianyong, don't know what it is for, but after hearing what you said, I am also curious about where it is? If you can
If you can find it, you might as well lend it to my little brother to open his eyes!"
After hearing what Qiao Xianyong said so confidently, County Sheriff Ning couldn't help but take two steps back in shock. After pondering carefully for a moment, he regained his composure and said with a gloomy face, "I don't think any fool would carry such a valuable thing with him. It must be
Where are you hiding!"
Qiao Xianyong couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this. He was indeed the "idiot" that Commander Ning called him. He had the constellation chart of Master Tongtian with him, but it was stolen.
At this moment, Sheriff Ning said angrily, "Master Qiao, if you don't tell me the whereabouts of this picture, now that you have entered Ningsi City today, I think the chance of you getting out alive is very small! If you
Be wise and tell the truth quickly, I, Old Ning, will send half of the Ningsi City garrison to escort you to the capital tomorrow!"
At this time, a loud shout was heard from outside the door, "Ning Zhengbo, who made it impossible for us to get out of the city!" Before the words could be heard, the two doors were kicked open, and the person standing outside was none other than
An angry Mrs. Qiao, and a calm-looking Huanxiang behind her. The person who kicked the door vigorously turned out to be the unassuming Mrs. Liu who had been serving tea just now. Looking again, the two attendants of Sheriff Ning were already lying on the ground.