His wife was about to give birth, so there weren't many things to deal with at home. When he heard the news that the leader of the Hundred Saber Alliance, Cheng Lie, had been annihilated, Ning Yi was trying to figure out the strange looks he saw from Su Wenxing and the others. Then, he was slightly stunned.
As a decent sized gang in the Jiangning area, the Hundred Saber Alliance was considered a hired thug behind the Su family. Most importantly, it was behind the first branch of the Su family. Although after experiencing the Jianghu situation in Hangzhou, Ning Yi didn't feel much about the Hundred Saber Alliance, a sect that was entrenched in a place and colluded with merchants to collect protection fees, he still needed such a team of hired thugs. Once the Hundred Saber Alliance fell, the Su family would probably have to find another group.
For Ning Yi, that was all he had in mind. Ning Yi didn't have much contact with the Hundred Saber Alliance or the leader of the Cheng family. At most, he had met them twice and introduced himself a few times shamelessly. Vendettas in the Jianghu were things that happened all the time. Ning Yi did not feel that Cheng Lie's death had much to do with him. He mourned in his heart and sighed. That was all.
The one who had a good relationship with Cheng Lie in the family should be his father-in-law, Su Boyong. On the other hand, Su Tan 'er's usual contact with such matters was the usually quiet servant girl, Juan' er, or Guard Geng and the others who had a personal relationship with Cheng Lie. After hearing the bad news, Juan 'er's mood was obviously a little down. Ning Yi comforted her a little. Su Tan' er, who was in a stable condition, said to Ning Yi, "Husband, Father has probably already rushed over. You should also bring Juan 'er over. There are so many people at home, I'll be fine. If it's the baby, I'll send someone to find you and you can rush back. "
After all, it was a tragedy of annihilation. Ning Yi nodded and agreed. Then, he comforted Juan 'er, "Although revenge killings in the Jianghu are not strange, and the situation has been turbulent recently, Jiangning's public security has always been good. If this matter is too big, the government won't just sit back and watch. I'll also ask someone to help investigate. "
This kind of matter was, after all, too big. As for the strange look in Su Wenxing's and the others' eyes just now, Ning Yi put it to the back of his mind. Anyway, recently, the second and third branches were not having a good time. Su Wenxing was Su Zhongkan's son. When Ning Yi and Su Tan 'er were not here, the second and third branches caused waves, and he was also the leader of the younger generation. Now that Su Tan' er and Ning Yi were back, Su Yu began to go crazy. Whatever he had eaten in the second and third branches, he had to spit it out. Although compared to before Su Tan 'er and Ning Yi left, the second and third branches still benefited from it, but taking out a part of what they had eaten would always make some people feel unhappy, not to mention losing face.
So, in the evening, he went to see the scene of the annihilation of the Hundred Sabers Alliance with Juan 'er. Ning Yi also made an appointment with Wenren Buer, who had already arrived in Jiangning, to ask the Office of Secret Investigation to help investigate which person in the Jianghu did this.
"Also … I feel like someone is following me recently …" Ning Yi said.
"No, there are spies outside. When you came here … there shouldn't be anyone following you, and this is Jiangning …"
"Maybe I'm wrong. I'm used to being vigilant when I was in Hangzhou, and I haven't let my guard down yet. Even if I'm hated by someone in Hangzhou, Fang La won't come to find me now that he's in deep trouble … Tsk, I need a psychiatrist … "
"What psychiatrist?"
"Nothing."
"Hehe, the one you've really offended in Hangzhou is Lady Liu from Domineering Blade. You've already dealt with her, so nobody will target you." Wenren Buer knew the story between Ning Yi and Liu Gua. She sounded a bit mischievous at this moment. Then she thought of something and frowned, "But according to what you've said, a group of people related to Fang La have passed by here recently … But they're not under our control …"
"What?" Ning Yi frowned.
"When the city was breached, many people were arrested along the way. Some of them were small and medium-sized leaders, and they had some reputation in the Greenwood Forest. They were going to be escorted to the capital. The first batch of them will arrive here tomorrow. Liheng, do you think the remaining members of the Manichaeism are going to rob them? Or do they have their eyes on you? "
Ning Yi thought for a while, "… Let's take precautions."
"Yes, I'll go back and tell the Consort to intervene."
"Hehe, I don't care about those things. The most important thing is my family."
Ning Yi patted his shoulder, and the two of them laughed for a moment. After he had roughly explained everything, Wenren Bu 'Er said softly, "Besides that, some of the things that you instructed me to do previously …" He finished speaking, "Have you finally decided to come over and help us?"
"I have some ideas, but I'll decide after Tan'Er gives birth to the baby. No matter what I do, I'm afraid we'll have to contact each other in the future."
Wenren Buer nodded and then cupped his hands in front of his chest with a solemn expression, "Although I'm a few years older than you, Liheng, I really admire your planning skills. In the future, I'll have to rely on you, Liheng."
After talking about these things, Ning Yi parted with Wenren Buer and went to the Hundred Sabers Alliance to take Juan'Er back. The next day was the 27th day of the third lunar month. When it was close to noon, Su Tan'Er gave birth to a baby boy. Both mother and child were safe. The Su family was in a grand and warm atmosphere. They were decorated with lanterns and colored banners, and the sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers. As for the name of the baby, Su Tan'Er was extremely tired, so no one mentioned it. No one came to disturb Ning Yi, who was accompanying his wife in the room.
Since the baby was born, people would come to congratulate them. Those who came on the 28th day were basically Su Boyong's friends, so they wouldn't disturb Su Tan'Er. Ning Yi wrote a few invitation cards and prepared to send them to the Consort's Mansion. He didn't plan to go out on the second day of the baby's birth, but he was worried that someone from Fang La's system was targeting him. It was a matter of life and death for his whole family. Although it was unlikely, he couldn't be careless. He just needed to go and come back as soon as possible.
He first sent the invitation card to Kang Xian and greeted Lu Agui. Then he went to find Wenren Buer. He was living in an inn in Jiangning City, which was not far from the Consort's Mansion. When they met, Wenren Buer first congratulated him. Then she asked about Fang La, but she wasn't sure yet. After that, she talked about another matter. Ning Yi had told her half a year ago, and now there was finally a result.
"They are in the inn now. Do you want to go and meet them?"
"I don't plan to join your group. Is that a good idea?"
"You said it yourself. We will meet sooner or later. You are no longer a stranger to them. Honestly, if you show up, you can scare them and let them know that we are not good-for-nothings. Please, Brother Ning. "
Ning Yi thought for a while and nodded.
At the same time, in a room on the first floor of the inn, Qi Xinyong and Qi Xinyi were cleaning their guns. Qi Xinhan poured tea and handed it to his two brothers. "Second Brother, Third Brother, is it really decided?"
"If we want revenge, this is the only way," Qi Xinyong said.
"Look for Liu Watermelon?"
"If not her, who else should I look for?"
"I want to kill Fang La." Qi Xinhan frowned.
The three brothers, Qi Xinyong, Qi Xinyi, and Qi Xinhan, were the second, third, and fifth sons of Qi Yuankang, who was a political advisor under Fang La. When Qi Yuankang rebelled, the eldest and fourth sons died. They couldn't defeat Liu Watermelon and had to escape. The Qi family's Soul-seeking Spear was amazing, but the three of them were wandering in Jianghu and didn't know what to do. Later, Wenren Bu 'er sent someone to find them. In a few months, she sincerely helped them solve some problems and persuaded them to join the Office of Secret Investigations. It didn't matter whether it was to avenge their father or to serve the country.
At this time, the spear in Qi Xinyi's hand was broken into three pieces. He waved them in his hand and the three-section spear whistled in the room. Then, it formed a straight spear. He was relatively quiet. "Saint Duke is surrounded like that. It's only a matter of time before he dies. I'm afraid we can't kill him."
"Joining them is good. After we join them, let them arrange us in the army in the south," Qi Xinhan said.
Qi Xinyong narrowed his eyes. "Killing Fang La and Liu Watermelon is revenge for our father. But even so, we rebelled together. Can you kill those people who used to be us on the battlefield? If that's the case, why do we have to stay here for half a year? Why don't we just leave the city and join the imperial court? "
As soon as he said this, footsteps stopped outside. Someone knocked on the door and then pushed it open. "You're right."
The voice was calm. After the door was pushed open, it was a young scholar with Wenren Bu 'er beside him. The scholar's eyes were calm. The three of them vaguely felt that he looked familiar. When he said the second sentence, Qi Xinyi suddenly clenched the Soul-seeking Spear in his hand. The other two also stood up.
"A cup of wine in the spring breeze of peaches and plums, ten years of light in Jianghu during a night rain … There's no need to get up. Brothers Qi, take a seat. "
The poem was recited by Liu Watermelon on the night they ambushed him. They remembered the tone and tone clearly. After that, the scholar in front of them walked in as if he was the host. He smiled and cupped his hands in greeting. They looked at each other for a moment. The scholar smiled and walked to the tea table at the side. He poured himself a cup of tea. "Let me formally introduce myself. I'm the Blood-handed Butcher Ning Liheng. Long time no see."
*****
Back then, on that long street, when Ning Yi suddenly made his move, before he could even finish announcing his name, the Qi Clan's people had already fled as fast as they could. Ning Yi still felt a little resentful that his eye-catching nickname had been looked down upon by others during that time. After slightly satisfying his bad taste, what followed was nothing more than a casual conversation. Wenren Bu 'er would add fuel to the fire. She pointed out that Ning Yi had been a spy in the Tyrant's Blade Camp and completely turned it upside down. Naturally, the three brothers of the Qi family would not bear a grudge against Ning Yi. Instead, they left the impression that Ning Yi was not someone to be trifled with.
This was the effect of this meeting. After greeting them, one of Wenren Bu 'er's subordinates came over and whispered something to Wenren Bu' er. Not long after, after leaving the room of the three brothers of the Qi family, Wenren Bu 'er said, "I've checked it out and caught the person. The one who followed you is not the remnant of Fang La." His expression was interesting. He frowned slightly and said, "It's the servant of your family."
"Hmm?"
"He said …" Wenren Bu 'er wore a mysterious expression and then laughed. "He said that you had an affair with a famous prostitute who had turned over a new leaf. He was ordered by the young masters of your family to follow you. To investigate this matter, you can ask him yourself later. Oh, this kind of thing … It seems that the young masters of your second and third branch are really driven mad by you and your wife. "
After all, Wenren Bu 'er was a member of the intelligence system. To get Ning Yi to join them, he naturally investigated the situation of his family. Before he finished his words, Ning Yi had already frowned. He stood there for a while and said, "I won't ask anymore. Let him go. I'll go home first."
"Hmm, just let me know if you need anything. But this kind of small matter …" Wenren Bu 'er waved his hand and said, "Anyway … it's a false alarm. It's best if it's not Fang La's people. I almost asked the Emperor's son-in-law to inform them to increase the security. Although it's true, you know, they are not from the same yamen. It's not good for us to intervene. People will say that you're worrying too much …"
Probably to liven up the atmosphere, Wenren Bu 'er was also a bit long-winded. Of course, for him, since he knew this kind of thing in advance, it was not a problem. However, when Ning Yi was about to go back, in the Su Mansion, a servant almost cried and reported to Su Wenxing and the others what had happened not long ago, "Xiao Si was arrested. I saw it with my own eyes. I'll be back soon. Fifth Young Master, I heard that Young Master Ning has a lot of connections in the yamen …"
"Can he really use his connections in the yamen against his own family members?" Su Wenxing's eyes were gloomy. He suddenly stood up and said, "You can leave now! I know! "
After the servant left, he turned around and said to the others in the room, "Now that he knows, what do you think we should do?"
"Yeah, what should we do …"
"Wait for him to come back and hurt us?"
"What can we do? Now that he knows, can you defeat him?"
"I've already said that after the investigation, we can just spread the rumor. He knows who it is … Now he is arrested! What kind of people did you choose? They will definitely give us up … "
"What can we do now?" Su Wenxing roared, "It's already like this!"
"Why don't we go and tell Second Cousin first?"
"She just gave birth. If you go and tell on her at this time, no matter how they react, Grandpa will beat us to death!"
"We didn't want to choose this time …"
"Wenxing, why don't you tell your father?"
"What's the use of dragging my father into this kind of thing …"
While they were arguing, firecrackers sounded outside. It was still to celebrate Su Tan 'er's childbirth. Someone probably came to visit. Su Wenxing thought for a moment and suddenly frowned.
"Now this is the only thing we can do … Either we wait for Ning Yi to come back and hurt us, or … Call all the seven aunts and eight aunts in your family — mainly, call all the women who can stand together! Second Sister's child has just been born. We can't stand this kind of thing. Ning Yi has bullied our Su family. Second Sister can't stand this kind of thing now. Our family has to stand up for her! Okay … "
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