"Injuried?"

Ximen Wuhen stroked his beard and said, "Have you heard of Yuandou Palace?"

Qi Ning nodded and said, "I know a little bit."

"The Yuandou Palace was created by Cang Hao. It was once a momentous moment, and it was even more majestic than the Da Guangming Temple today." Ximen Wuhen smiled faintly and said, "Cang Hao is a martial arts genius who has ever met in a century. He created six magical skills. Any magical skills are also terrifying." After a pause, he said, "There is one of the magical skills, called Qiufeng Palm."

"Autumn Wind Palm?"

Ximen Wuhen nodded and said, "This name sounds ordinary, but it is amazing. As far as I know, whenever I am hit by the palm of autumn wind, it is like a tree sweeping by the autumn wind. The recipient will not die immediately, but the blood in the body is slowly exhausted, and life can be extended unless you drink fresh human blood."

Qi Ning said in horror: "Is there such vicious skill?"

"Before, the Bronze General appeared, I also thought about whether this person had been under Qiufeng Palm, but the six magical skills of Yuan Dou Palace have almost disappeared in the world, and the magical skills that can be preserved are rare." Ximen Wuhen said solemnly: "So I never thought that the Bronze General had been under Qiufeng Palm. There are many evil martial arts in this world. Some of them will do things that harm the heavens in order to achieve shortcuts and achieve great skills. It is not uncommon to use human blood to practice martial arts."

Qi Ning said: "Father-in-law initially suspected that the Bronze General absorbed human blood for the sake of practicing qigong?"

Ximen Wuhen nodded and said, "That's true, so I ordered Qu Xiaocang to secretly investigate which sects in the world are still practicing such evil skills, so that they can start from major sects to find the murderer." Then he sneered and said, "Why did the Bronze General look for you last night? I no longer know why the bronze general went to you, but he acted hastily, but he exposed his purpose of sucking blood. There is no need to go to your mansion to kill people and get blood. As you said, he could only take the injury at that time, and he was forced to take blood and protect himself."

Qi Ning said: "My father-in-law is indeed extremely wise. The son-in-law thought about it for a long time last night, just like what his father-in-law thought."

Ximen Wuhen smiled and said, "You said this to praise your intelligence." After pondering, he said, "General Bronze must have a purpose when he comes to your marriage night, and he will never give up. From now on, you must be careful at all times. I will also find out the whereabouts of this person as soon as possible and arrest him."

At this time, Ximen Zhanying had already brought the prepared dishes into the house. Qi Ning hurried over to help, arranged the wine and food, and sat opposite the father-in-law and son-in-law. Although it was logical that Ximen Zhanying was not easy to serve, Qi Ning disdained these rules and asked Ximen Zhanying to sit together.

"If you have time, go to the Shenhou Mansion to meet your senior brothers." Ximen Wuhen said: "Zhan Ying grew up in the Shenhou Mansion when she was young. There is half of his home there. When she returns to the door, she wants to see them."

Qi Ning smiled and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law, I'm ready, I'll go there later."

"You can also talk to Qu Xiaocang about what happened last night." Ximen Wuhen instructed: "He will eventually investigate this matter."

Ximen Wuhen’s diet was not very particular, and he had a simple meal. After dinner, the two said goodbye and went straight to the Shenhou Mansion.

Gu Qinghan has always been very careful in doing things. In addition to preparing to give gifts to Ximen Wuhen, she has also prepared gifts to the Shenhou Mansion. Obviously, she knew that Qi Ning would go to the Shenhou Mansion.

When he arrived at the Shenhou Mansion, someone had already reported to Qu Xiaocang. Qu Xiaocang led a group of officials out to greet him. Qi Ning asked someone to move the gifts in and distributed them to the brothers of the Shenhou Mansion. Qu Xiaocang invited the two of them to sit in the back hall. He had to talk for a while and was very kind. Yan Lingxian was also accompanying him, but his expression was quite uncomfortable.

"By the way, Senior Brother Qu, how did that Prince Yu recently?" Qi Ning put down the teacup and smiled: "If it's convenient, I want to see him today."

Qu Xiaocang smiled and said, "This Prince Yu is very elegant. He reads and writes every day and asks us for a zither. He doesn't have to worry about eating and drinking. He is so comfortable. The Duke wants to see you, and I will take you there."

"No, no, no," Qi Ning said to Ximen Zhanying: "Zhanying, what happened last night, please tell Senior Brother Qu carefully and let Senior Brother Yan take me over."

Qu Xiaocang said in surprise: "What happened last night?" He thought that last night was your bridal chamber night, so what could you say to me in detail? But he still smiled and said: "Okay, Lao Qi, you take the Duke here."

Yan Lingxian agreed, got up and led Qi Ning out of the door. After walking for a while, there was no one around. Qi Ning coughed, Yan Lingxian slowed down and looked around, then lowered his voice: "Duke, I have asked for you. There is no Qinghai-Tibet Lama you mentioned in the Ghost Prison."

Qi Ning frowned, and Yan Lingxian whispered: "I am not easy to ask about Senior Brother Han. I secretly found a junior brother who guarded the Ghost Prison. He finally made a speech from him. Recently, several people have been imprisoned in the Ghost Prison, but there are no Qinghai-Tibet Lamas among them. Duke, it seems that the Divine Marquis Mansion did not capture the Lama."

Qi Ning stared at Yan Lingxian's eyes and said without anger: "Are you sure?"

"I will never dare to deceive the Duke of the State." Yan Lingxian said with a bitter face: "But Brother Han went out in person a few days ago, which was very secret. I don't know what it was, but the junior brother said that when Brother Han came back that night, he did not bring anyone back."

"What does this mean?"

"The Shenhou Mansion is always silent in its work. It will never be known whoever he caught." Yan Lingxian whispered: "It is very important to let Senior Brother Han take action personally. Since Senior Brother Han takes action, he can always catch the other party. However, Senior Brother Han brought two of his subordinates out that day. He did not bring anyone when he came back. He didn't know whether it was the failure of the action or the hiding of the person elsewhere."

Qi Ning frowned and asked, "The Shenhou Mansion should be the most strictly guarded place. Do you say you are hiding elsewhere? Is there a more secret prison in the Shenhou Mansion?"

Yan Lingxian shook his head and said, "Duke, then I really don't know. Although I am also among the seven stars of the Big Dipper, I don't know everything. Several senior brothers also perform their own duties and ask about the responsibilities of other senior brothers. That is a taboo in the Shenhou Mansion."

Qi Ning believed Yan Lingxian's words quite well.

When he first met Yan Lingxian, Yan Lingxian and Ximen Zhanying investigated the case of Bronze General together. This allowed Ximen Zhanying to participate in this case. It also shows that the Shenhou Mansion did not regard the blood-sucking proposal as a major case at that time, and Yan Lingxian ranked last among the Big Dipper Seven Stars. This shows that Yan Lingxian's status in the Shenhou Mansion is indeed not high, at least compared with other people in the Big Dipper Seven Stars, he has no say.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this that Yan Lingxian feels depressed and bribed by the ghost-faced man.

Yan Lingxian's investigation of this result did not disappoint Qi Ning. After all, he knew that the Shenhou Mansion was not an ordinary yamen. It was not easy for Yan Lingxian to find out such news in such a short time.

Han Tianxiao took action himself, but did not catch anyone. Qi Ning believed that it was not a mistake. It was very likely that Han Tianxiao rescued Zhebu Danba, but placed him in another place.

He thought about it all the way, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the Nine Palace Pond.

Jiugongchi is the core area of ​​the Shenhou Mansion, and the garrison here is extremely strict, and Prince Yu of Beihan was under house arrest.

Although I could not get the Universe Picture from Prince Yu, the Shenhou Mansion was quite polite to Prince Yu. The small residence in the lake was very elegant. If it were not for house arrest, this place would be a benefit for rest.

Qi Ning followed the path leading to the small residence in the lake to the front of the house. The weather was clear and the windows were open. Through the window, he saw Prince Yu lying on a bamboo chair, holding a book in his hand.

Qi Ning sighed. Prince Yu heard the sound and turned his head. Seeing Qi Ning standing at the window, he smiled slightly, and did not get up. He just said, "Why did the Marquis sigh?"

He was placed under house arrest in the Shenhou Mansion, which was isolated from the world and knew nothing about what happened outside. He naturally did not know about Qi Ning's title of Duke.

Qi Ning turned to the door, walked into the house, and said, "Your Majesty, it's really enviable to rest here. Actually, I want to take a good rest, but unfortunately I have too many official duties, so I can't do it just like the Your Majesty."

Prince Yu sat up, put down the book, poured a cup of tea, and smiled and said, "The Marquis comes here today, there is nothing to be entertained, you can only have a cup of rough tea." He raised his hand and said, "Sit down."

The two sat down at the table, and Qi Ning said straight to the point: "Thank you a good news to the prince. Beitangfeng has arrived in Xianyang smoothly, and Qu Yuangu has summoned troops. At present, tens of thousands of troops are stationed in Tongguan. In the Beihan side, Beitang Zhao and Beitang Hao are fighting each other, and they seem to be exhausted. Beitangfeng holds the Northwest Tiger and Wolf Army and may enter the pass at any time." He smiled slightly and said: "Are you very happy to hear this news?"

Prince Yu laughed, raised his hand and stroked his beard and said, "Why would the Marquis say I'm happy?"

"The prince and Beitangfeng were going to Xianyang together, but we invited him back in Xiangyang." Qi Ning smiled and said, "Otherwise, the prince is also in Xianyang now. Once Beitangfeng seizes Luoyang and ascends the throne and becomes emperor, Beitangfeng will naturally not treat the prince badly."

Prince Yu sighed: "After the time of Jinyi Hou is still in the officialdom and cannot see through fame and fortune. I am already the prince of the Han Dynasty and is extremely rich. Whether the Beitang Feng succeeds or not is really related to me." He stared at Qi Ning's eyes and smiled and said, "Beitang Feng is my nephew, Beitang Zhaohe Beitanghao is also my nephew. No matter who ascends the throne, I will enjoy wealth as long as I am in the Han Dynasty."

"The prince's words seem to make sense." Qi Ning said: "Since that's the case, why did the prince follow Beitangfeng to Xianyang?"

"I have gone to Xianyang?" Prince Yu smiled and said, "Isn't I in your country now? Xianyang is thousands of miles away from me, so why have I been to Xianyang?"
Chapter completed!