The Return of the Demon

Ning Chen took Yuan Long, Xiao Yanxi and others to inspect the military camp.

It’s the Chinese New Year, and I would like to express my condolences to the soldiers of the three armed forces.

By the time they came back, it was already night.

Just after returning, a soldier handed Ning Chen a letter, saying that someone had sent it in the afternoon.

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Ning Chen glanced at the handwriting on it. It was Tantai Qingyue's handwriting.

As he walked inside, he opened the letter and read it.

After Ning Chen finished reading, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Tantai Qingyue said in the letter, please give her some time, she is going to seize the throne.

He said that he would be given a satisfactory answer before the end of this year.

Arriving at the front hall, Ning Chen casually threw the letter into the charcoal basin.

This letter is related to rebellion and seizing the throne. Once it falls into the hands of someone with intentions, it will bring death to Tantai Qingyue.

Ning Chen thought about it for a moment and realized that it would not be impossible to wait until the end of this year.

Once spring comes, he will lead his army to the east.

Zhang Tianlun, Zong Sibai, and the Zhaohe Kingdom...all have to pay the price.

After dealing with these people, it is not too late to deal with Xiliang.

At this time, Feng Qi ran in.

"My lord, do you think the betrothal gifts I have prepared are enough?"

Feng Qizheng even made a special gift list.

Ning Chen took it, glanced at it, and twitched the corner of his mouth.

Feng Qizheng was a little uneasy, "What's wrong? Isn't it enough?"

Ning Chen shook his head, "Old Feng, your word is too ugly."

Feng Qizheng smiled innocently, "I haven't studied much and I don't know much about literacy. Naturally, I can't compete with you, a great poet."

Xiao Yanxi next to her suddenly burst into laughter.

Ning Chen turned to look at her, "What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"

Xiao Yanxi suppressed her laughter, "Ning Lang has the nerve to laugh at other people's ugly handwriting?"

Ning Chen was so numb that he only laughed at Feng Qizheng, forgetting that he was also a bad person.

He said awkwardly: "My handwriting is better than Lao Feng's, right?"

Xiao Yanxi commented: "It's only half a pound."

Feng Qizheng felt proud all of a sudden and said with a smile: "Look, I just said that our knowledge is almost the same... When it comes to poetry, I am just a little bit behind you."

Xiao Yanxi was a little surprised, "You can also compose poetry?"

Feng Qizheng's face was full of pride, "Of course! Ning Chen praised my poems after hearing them, and even praised me as Feng Das smart... Miss Xiao, I will read my poems to you, and you can evaluate them, yes Isn’t it similar to Ning Chen’s poem?”

Xiao Yanxi was about to nod when she saw Ning Chen covering Feng Qizheng's mouth, "No need, Lao Feng's poems are unique and in a school of their own. They are the masterpieces of the ages and are beyond my reach."

As he said that, he picked up the gift list in his hand and changed the subject, "It's quite generous."

Feng Qizheng was indeed very generous, giving him fifty thousand taels of silver alone, as well as various gold, silver and jade articles.

But this guy is now rich and powerful, and Ning Chen sometimes wants to rob him.

Feng Qizheng's face was full of embarrassment, "That's natural, you can't treat Xiaoyue badly... But then again, Xiaoyue's parents are deceased, and you said that you will be his family from now on, how much gift do you plan to repay?

I have heard that if a woman gets married with a small dowry, she will be looked down upon. "

Ning Chen's expression suddenly froze.

He narrowed his eyes and looked at Feng Qizheng, "Old Feng, since you became the number one chicken head in Xuanwu City, you have become more and more like a profiteer. Your calculations are so good that they are almost jumping on my face.

Miss Yue's parents are deceased. Whether it's the betrothal gift you gave or the dowry I gave, it will eventually go back to your old Feng family. "

Feng Qizheng chuckled, "How can I, Feng Dazheng, have wasted my reputation for being smart? Just tell me how much dowry I will give you? As a prince, you can't be too stingy, right?"

"You've actually plotted against me. If you give me a dowry, I'll give you a kick..."

Ning Chen was so angry that he chased Feng Qi and kicked his butt.

While the two were making a fuss, Yuan Long came.

"See you, Your Majesty!"

Ning Chen waved his hand, "No need to be polite, do you have anything to do with me?"

Yuan Long leaned over and said: "The officials sent by the imperial court have arrived."

Ning Chen was startled.

Nine of the ten rooms in Xiguan City are empty, and all the dignitaries and noble families have fled.

Now it's martial law.

But many things still have to be handled by civilian officials.

When Xiguan City was recaptured, Ning Chen gave the imperial court a report.

I thought it would take a while for the dispatched officials to arrive, but I didn't expect them to arrive so soon.

Ning Chen asked: "Where are the people?"

Yuan Long said: "Outside the house!"

Ning Chen thought for a moment and said, "Is there an inn in the city now?"

Yuan Long nodded, "Yes, several inns have been repaired long ago and contracted to private individuals."

Ning Chen hummed, "It's too late today, so I won't see them... let them settle down first, and we'll talk about it tomorrow."

Yuan Long leaned over and said, "Yes!"

Ning Chen said: "Yuan Long, send someone to keep an eye on them secretly... Xiguan City has just started to improve, but it can no longer withstand the trouble. If a corrupt official comes, all our efforts will be in vain.

By the way, let Leian come to me early tomorrow morning. "

"I will finally understand!"

Ning Chen waved his hand and Yuan Long retreated.

.......

The next day, Ning Chen got up early.

Leian had already arrived.

He changed into casual clothes, took Lei An and Pan Yucheng and went out early.

It was too early, it was freezing cold, and there was no one on the street.

On the way, Ning Chen asked, "Which inn are the officials sent by the court assigned to?"

Lei An said, "Xitian Inn."

Ning Chen's mouth twitched fiercely. Who named this? Is this inn good or not?

"Let's go to Xitian!"

Ning Chen said teasingly.

Then he asked, "I asked you to send people to secretly watch those people. Did you find anything?"

Yuan Long shook his head and said, "Nothing was found. It's just that several officials are quite resentful and are very dissatisfied with being assigned to this place where there is no shit."

Ning Chen smiled. This is normal. They are all officials. Who doesn't want to be assigned to a place with a good environment and plenty of money?

"Lei An, does that inn have breakfast?"

Lei An said, "Yes!"

"Let's go, I will treat you to breakfast."

The three came to the inn.

The inn had just opened not long ago.

"Sir, do you want to stop by or stay in the hotel?"

The waiter greeted him warmly with a simple smile.

Ning Chen looked around and found that there was no customer. They came too early.

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Let's have something to eat first to fill our stomachs."

"What do you want to eat, sir? We have porridge, whole grain cakes and side dishes."

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Is that all?"

The waiter suddenly said with respect, "This is already very good. We have to thank the Regent for this. Since he came to Xiguan City, our people's lives have become much better... In the past, let alone porridge, we couldn't even eat tree bark.

The Regent is our hero of Daxuan, a living Bodhisattva, and was sent by God to save us."

Ning Chen couldn't help laughing, "Okay, then please take care of it. Just make sure it's enough for us to eat."