Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan subdued the killer and guessed the mastermind who sent the killer...
Dai Zheng was slightly startled, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and said: "Oh? Brother Ma still has such a dream, is it strange?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Well, it's just a dream. If it comes true, it won't be good, haha."
Dai Zheng's expression changed slightly, he said haha a few times, and then stopped talking.
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After breakfast, the group of people continued to set off towards Ningyuan.
Nothing else happened during the last part of the journey. Two days later, Ma Xiaoquan and his party arrived in Ningyuan.
Ningyuan is located in Liaodong, and it is an important barrier for the Ming Dynasty to defend against the Jurchens. In recent years, the Jurchens have invaded frequently, causing great unrest in the Liaodong region.
When they arrived at Ningyuan, the second young master of the Ma family went out to greet him.
Ma Xiaoquan saw Ma Ershao and hugged him.
"Second brother, how are you doing lately?"
Second Young Master Ma gave a wry smile and said, "As usual, the Jurchens have been very dishonest recently, and dad and we have been cooperating to resist..."
"What about the Jurchen siege last time..."
Second Young Master Ma shook his head and said, "That's a trivial matter. By the way, fourth brother, I have something to discuss with you."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed, already knowing in his heart what Father Ma was going to tell him.
Arriving at Ma Jiajun's station, Ma Xiaoquan met Ma Ruiqing, Ma's father.
Ma Ruiqing was the only one in the room. Seeing Ma Xiaoquan come in, Ma's father stood up and closed the door tightly.
"The first generation head of the family..." After closing the door, Ma's father respectfully addressed Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and smiled slightly: "Does Rui Qing have anything to say?"
Before Ma Xiaoquan arrived in Ningyuan, Madam Ma had informed him of Ma Xiaoquan's true identity in a letter.
Ma Ruiqing was shocked when she learned Ma Xiaoquan's true identity, and at the same time she felt extremely sad.
"The first-generation head of the family..." Ma Ruiqing paused and said, "The first-generation head of the family came not far away. It's really hard work."
"That's not true, it's just Ruiqing, the fourth son of your Ma family..."
Ma Ruiqing nodded, with a look of sadness in his eyes: "Hey, the boy is useless. Mom has already written me the whole story. I can only say... the boy is unlucky."
Ma Xiaoquan said calmly: "Don't be too sad. At least in front of outsiders, I don't mind pretending to be your boy."
Ma Ruiqing said: "How can that be done? The first-generation head of the family has a noble status, and even if we hold it up, it's too late."
"Ruiqing, please don't be polite to me. You have to help me hide my identity for the time being. It won't be too late to make it public when the time is right..."
"okay"
Ma Xiaoquan paused for a moment and asked: "Ruiqing, I want to know about the last time you were surrounded by Jurchens..."
Ma Ruiqing glanced at Ma Xiaoquan and said, "To be honest, the reason why my Ma family is stationed in Ningyuan is because Ningyuan has a secret of our Ma family."
"Oh? What secret?" Ma Xiaoquan asked curiously.
Ma Ruiqing asked: "When the first generation head of the family went to study at the Zi Family Academy, did he ever pass through the Phantom Forest?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, casually took out a jade ring and handed it to Ma Ruiqing: "This is to indicate the route in the fantasy forest."
Ma Ruiqing took the jade ring, nodded and said: "The first generation of the family did not know that there is a secret place in Ningyuan. The reason why my Ma family has been stationed in Ningyuan for a long time is to protect that secret place."
"Secret location?"
Ma Ruiqing nodded and said, "Yes, the secret location is the same as the Phantom Forest."
"Same as the Phantom Forest?" Ma Xiaoquan was a little surprised, "You mean the secret place where you are stationed is also the same as the Phantom Forest?"
"Well, the more important thing is that we found a mysterious entrance, but due to some reasons, we have never entered that entrance."
Ma Xiaoquan snorted and asked, "So the reason why you were surrounded was also because of that secret location?"
Ma Ruiqing nodded: "Exactly!"
"Well, just in time, I'm here so I can take a look. Ruiqing, let's do this. We'll go to that mysterious place tomorrow. What do you think?"
Ma Ruiqing nodded: "Okay, it's just...the first-generation head of the family, I have an unkind request."
"But it doesn't matter."
"Can I, the first-generation head of the family, please continue to pretend to be the fourth son of the Ma family? Madam, I'm afraid she won't be able to bear it if she knows that this kid is dead."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Of course, don't worry."
Ma Ruiqing hummed gratefully, and then took Ma Xiaoquan to Ma's mother.
Ma's mother didn't know Ma Xiaoquan's true identity. After seeing Ma Xiaoquan, Ma's mother happily took Ma Xiaoquan's hand.
Ma Xiaoquan sighed secretly in his heart and called "Mother".
The horse mother's eyes filled with tears and she nodded repeatedly.
Ma Xiaoquan didn't say anything, he just felt a little sad in his heart. Ma's mother gave him a very kind feeling, but it was really unfair to lose her beloved son one after another.
Li Qinghan, Dongfang Qingxue, and Bei Mingxue also met Ma's father and mother one by one.
Ma Mu looked at Dongfang Qingxue and Bei Mingxue and praised: "Miss Dongfang and Beiming are really beautiful. I wonder if they have a family?"
Dongfang Qingxue nodded and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Ma, for your love. My daughter is already engaged."
Bei Mingxue blushed prettyly, glanced at Ma Xiaoquan, and said nothing.
Ma Mu is also a woman, so she naturally understands the meaning of Bei Mingxue's glance.
Ma Mu smiled slightly and said, "If I guess correctly, Miss Beiming likes my whole family?"
Bei Mingxue nodded slightly and hummed.
Ma Mu chuckled and said to Ma Xiaoquan: "Quan'er, Miss Beiming is interested in you, what about you?"
As soon as Ma Mu spoke, Li Qinghan's face looked a little ugly, and Dongfang Qingxue also sighed softly, seeming to have something on his mind.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled bitterly in his heart and said, "Mom, let's talk about my matters later, later..."
"Eh? How can this be done? When the boy gets married, the girl gets married. Miss Beiming is the daughter of the Beiming family, and she is a good match for you. I will go to the Beiming family in person tomorrow to settle things between you two.
Bar."
Bei Mingxue didn't have any objections. He already liked Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan was worried again and again. He glanced at Li Qinghan secretly, and Ma Xiaoquan could only say softly.
"Mom, I feel a little uncomfortable..." Li Qinghan suddenly stood up and said.
Ma Mu didn't notice the change in Li Qinghan's expression, thinking she was really uncomfortable: "Well, I've come all the way and haven't had a good rest yet. Go ahead and have a rest."
Li Qinghan hummed, saluted to Ma's father and mother, and then retreated.
Father Ma felt helpless when he saw Mother Ma being so diligent. Father Ma said to himself: Madam, our youngest son is no longer here. The Ma Xiaoquan in front of you and me now is the first generation head of our Ma family...