The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Becomes a Disciple of Yue Buqun - Page 492
Linghu Chong said after hearing this.
Chen Qingyuan also smiled and said, "How have you been in the capital these days, Master Linghu? Are you having a good time?"
Linghu Chong nodded repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad."
In fact, Linghu Chong never had much fun in the capital. He basically just drank every day and had a lot of fun.
Chen Qingyuan had been the prefect of Hanzhong before, so he knew Linghu Chong well and knew that he loved to drink. He had been drinking wine for the past few days, and he had made Linghu Chong drunk.
Chen Qingyuan smiled and nodded, and couldn't help but look at Jiang Ning beside him with a strange look.
Chen Qingyuan hesitated for a while before he spoke: "A big event happened in the capital today. I wonder if you two have heard about it?"
Linghu Chong asked curiously, "What's the matter?"
He has been drinking here all day today, and not just today, but these past few days. He never leaves the house, just like an unmarried girl. Naturally, it is impossible for him to know what is going on outside.
Jiang Ning didn't say anything, but shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.
Chen Qingyuan said: "Marquis Shouning died this morning."
"Marquis Shouning? Who?"
Linghu Chong looked bewildered.
Chen Qingyuan explained: "He is your Majesty's uncle, a royal relative."
"Oh, I don't know him. How did he die?"
Linghu Chong nodded and asked curiously.
Chen Qingyuan coughed and said, "The death of this uncle of the emperor was very strange. This morning, when he went to see the mansion that was being built, he suddenly died. He died in public without any signs, as if he died suddenly."
Linghu Chong became curious when he heard this and asked, "Is he sick?"
Chen Qingyuan shook his head: "I don't know, but I haven't heard of any rumors that this uncle of the emperor had any illness. Now the capital is in a commotion because of his death. Many Jinyiwei and Dongchang are investigating the cause of his death. The Queen Mother is even more furious and has ordered a thorough investigation to find out who killed Shouning Hou."
Linghu Chong was puzzled: "If he died suddenly, where did the murderer come from?"
Chen Qingyuan explained: "Because the Queen Mother believed that Shouning Hou was murdered."
Chen Qingyuan then explained the relationship between Empress Dowager Zhang and Marquis Shouning, as well as Marquis Jianchang who died the year before.
"The Queen Mother believed that the Marquis of Jianchang and the Marquis of Shouning were killed by others, which is why she started such a big fight."
As he spoke, Chen Qingyuan glanced at Jiang Ning from time to time, feeling inexplicably shocked.
Chen Qingyuan was a court minister and had special connections in the court, so he naturally knew some things. For example, Zhu Houzhao did not like his two uncles, Marquis of Jianchang and Marquis of Shouning. Two days ago, the Empress Dowager and Zhu Houzhao had an argument over Marquis of Shouning's plan to transfer military camps to build a mansion.
Jiang Ning was outside almost all day these days. Linghu Chong and his daughter Chen Jin didn't know what Jiang Ning was doing outside, but Chen Qingyuan knew that Jiang Ning was talking to Zhu Houzhao.
Just yesterday, Marquis Shouning received an oral order from the Queen Mother to mobilize the military camp to build today's mansion. Today, he died in front of the mansion which had not yet been completed. His death was also very strange and he died in public. This made Chen Qingyuan feel a little terrified.
However, despite some doubts in his heart, Chen Qingyuan did not dare to think about it any further.
It's not good for him to know too much about some things.
Jiang Ning didn't know what Chen Qingyuan was thinking at the moment, so he said, "Tomorrow we two brothers will say goodbye."
Chen Qingyuan was shocked: "Is it so urgent? Why don't you stay in Beijing for two more days?"
Jiang Ning shook his head: "I won't stay any longer. Huashan has urgent matters to deal with."
Chen Qingyuan couldn't help but said in embarrassment: "The capital is under strict control now because of the death of Shouning Marquis. Ordinary people are not allowed to enter and leave the city gate at will. I'm afraid that you, Master Jiang, and Master Linghu will not be able to leave the city gate tomorrow. So, tomorrow I will personally go to the city gate with you two and ask the soldiers to open the city gate for you two to leave the city."
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Minister Chen."
Chen Qingyuan was flattered and said, "No, no, no."
No matter what, his relationship with Jiang Ning is still pretty good, and they can barely be considered friends. Now Zhu Houzhao obviously values Jiang Ning very much. As long as he holds on to Jiang Ning's thigh, Zhu Houzhao will definitely pay attention to him in the future. As long as Zhu Houzhao does not die early, his future career will definitely be stable.
Chen Qingyuan couldn't help but feel emotional.
Mr. Jiang is truly a benefactor to me, Chen!
The next day.
Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong got up early in the morning and prepared to leave. Chen Qingyuan did not go to the Ministry of Revenue, but escorted Jiang Ning and the other two out of the city.
When we arrived at the city gate, we saw that there were indeed fewer people entering and leaving the city. The few people we occasionally saw entering and leaving the city were mostly of extraordinary status.
When they arrived at the city gate, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong were indeed stopped. Only after Chen Qingyuan revealed his identity did they allow Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong to leave the city.
After leaving the city, there were already two horses prepared for Jiang Ning and the others outside the city. These were prepared by Chen Qingyuan last night.
"Master Jiang, Master Linghu, the journey to Shaanxi is long, please take your time. Chen wishes you a safe journey."
Chen Qingyuan bowed and said to the two of them.
Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong returned the greeting, then mounted their horses and rode away.
Looking at the two people's leaving backs, Chen Qingyuan stopped for a long time before returning to the city.
……
Imperial Room.
"Your Majesty, Hero Jiang has already left the city."
Liu Jin was very respectful.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and gave the order.
"Send the message and have Wudang Sect's head, Chongxu, come to the capital. I want to see him."
Chapter 555: The bloodbath at the Beggars' Sect branch
March.
After leaving the capital, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong did not stop and kept heading towards Huashan, and did not arrive in Luoyang until March.
"Junior brother, let's rest in Luoyang first."
Linghu Chong said to Jiang Ning.
They had been riding horses all this time and had hardly had any rest.
"it is good."
Jiang Ning nodded. In fact, he also planned to stay in Luoyang for two days to visit Liu Zhengfeng.
The last time in Pingding Prefecture, Liu Zhengfeng also told him that they would meet in Luoyang.
Entering Luoyang City, this city is not much different from the previous ones.
Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong found an inn to stay in and then had dinner in the lobby, listening to other people in the martial arts world talking about the recent major events in the martial arts world.
"Speaking of which, Dongfang Bubai really deserves to be the best in the world."
Some of the gangsters at the next table spoke up.
One person said: "I heard that a few months ago, Ren Woxing led tens of thousands of his followers to fight against Dongfang Bubai at Black Wood Cliff. Ren Woxing and other masters surrounded Dongfang Bubai, but they were no match for Dongfang Bubai."
What happened at Heimu Cliff in Pingding Prefecture in January has now spread throughout the martial arts world, causing heated discussions. Basically, wherever Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong go, they can hear people from different martial arts circles discussing this matter.
"Yes, I heard that Dongfang Bubai was still able to handle several masters with ease. He is indeed worthy of being recognized as the best in the world by both the righteous and the evil."
These martial arts masters' words made their blood boil, as if they were there themselves.
"If you ask me, Dongfang Bubai is truly a martial arts prodigy that is hard to come by in a century. There is no one in the world today who can rival him, and I'm afraid there won't be anyone in the future."
One person said so, but was quickly refuted by another.
"That may not be the case. Although Dongfang Bubai is powerful and no one in the world can defeat him, it does not mean that there will be no one who cannot defeat him in the future. If you ask me, there is someone who may be able to surpass Dongfang Bubai in the future."
"Who?"
"Who else could it be? King Ning!"
Linghu Chong, who had not paid attention at first, became interested when he heard these people mention Jiang Ning, and he pricked up his ears to listen.
"Ning Yan Wang?"
The others were stunned.
The person who mentioned Jiang Ning nodded and said, "Yes, King Ning is not a simple person. He has such high martial arts skills at such a young age. His talent is so amazing. It has only been a few years since his debut, but every time he reveals something more shocking than the last, his martial arts skills are getting higher and higher. Not to mention the distant past, just the year before last, the former Five Mountains leader Zuo Lengchan died at his hands. I'm afraid that in a few years, even Dongfang Bubai won't be his opponent."
This person's tone was full of admiration for Jiang Ning, as if he admired Jiang Ning very much.
And his tone also made the person opposite him unhappy.
"I admit that King Ning is indeed very powerful, but he is too young now. No matter what, he is still not as good as Dongfang Bubai. Maybe he will have a chance to challenge Dongfang Bubai in the future, but he can never be Dongfang Bubai's opponent. He needs to practice for a few more decades and wait until Dongfang Bubai is old and weak before he can fight Dongfang Bubai."
Seeing the person opposite belittle Jiang Ning, that person got angry and said again.
"You also know that King Ning is young now? Don't you see how old he is now? His martial arts are already the third best in the righteous way. Now I'm afraid even his master can't be his opponent. In my opinion, in a few years, he will be able to defeat Dongfang Bubai."
Jiang Ning didn't know this person, but this person believed in him very much and was more certain than Jiang Ning himself that he could become the next number one in the world.
Although Jiang Ning has been in the world for quite some time, this is the first time he has met someone who praises him so much.
Linghu Chong was laughing secretly at this moment.
The two men started arguing, one for Dongfang Bubai and the other for Jiang Ning, their faces turning red.
Listening to these people chatting and suddenly turning the topic to himself, and even arguing about it, Jiang Ning had no expression on his face, but Linghu Chong winked at Jiang Ning.
"Junior brother, it seems that many people are optimistic about you and think you can surpass Dongfang Bubai."
Ever since he witnessed Dongfang Bubai's real combat at Black Wood Cliff last time, Linghu Chong had to admit that Dongfang Bubai was very powerful and he probably would not be able to surpass him, but he also believed that Jiang Ning would definitely be able to defeat Dongfang Bubai in the future.
Jiang Ning remained silent upon hearing this.
Let’s talk about the future in the future.
"Okay, stop arguing."
The two men argued until their faces turned red, and the other companions at the table began to persuade them.
"We are all brothers, is it necessary to quarrel over such a thing?"
One person started to persuade them, and the others followed suit.
"Yeah, stop arguing."
The two men snorted coldly and stopped arguing.