When Dugu Ningke saw the old man, she immediately felt relieved. She didn't know why the old man suddenly appeared here, but since he was here, nothing would happen. Everything would be fine, and everything would be fine. At this moment, Lu Binzhi was as obedient as a kitten that was still drinking milk.
Dugu Ning Ke saluted to the old man cheerfully, and said in a sweet and naive voice, "Ning Ke pays respect to Old Great Grandfather Li. What kind of treasure did you get? "
"Haha, it took me a lot of effort to find that treasure. You will like it when you see it. I'll keep you in suspense and not tell you. You'll be shocked when you see it. " The old man said happily and turned his head to ask, "Which one of you is hosting the banquet today?"
Dugu Yu stepped forward and answered, "Old Grandfather, I am hosting the banquet to entertain the guests."
The old man laughed and said, "Well, I will invite you to drink a cup of wine!"
After saying that, the old man said to Ning Ke, "Girl, come and sit with me." Speaking of this, he took a look at Yang Fan and said with a smile, "You must be Ning Ke's friend, right? Let's go together!"
After saying that, the old man raised his head and strode forward like a crane. His pair of wooden clogs clattered as he walked over to Lu Binzhi's side. Without stopping, he said, "And you!"
Dugu Yu turned his head to look at Ning Ke, and then at Yang Fan. Ning Ke nodded to him knowingly, and Dugu Yu followed the old man. At this time, he was completely relieved. With the old man here, unless Lu Binzhi was crazy, he wouldn't dare to use force again. So this matter was solved? Difficult! Difficult!
Dugu Ningke turned to look at Yang Fan and said softly with a little joy on his face, "The Dugu family is very sorry for mistreating our distinguished guest. Brother Yang, please don't take it to heart. Brother Yang might as well go to the Hibiscus Garden with us. As long as Old Grandfather Li is here, he can guarantee your safety! "
On the bridge, Lu Binzhi said angrily, "Why is Old Grandfather Li here? Who brought him here? " Of course, no one answered this question. Lu Binzhi thought for a moment, then waved his hand to summon a guard. He lowered his voice and said, "You go, quickly return to the residence …"
Lu Binzhi's voice gradually became softer and softer until it could no longer be heard. The Imperial Bodyguard nodded his head heavily and flew away. Eight men armed with crossbows rushed in front of Lu Binzhi. Lu Binzhi winked at them, then with a gloomy face he chased after the old man.
The eight crossbowmen immediately spread out and stared at Yang Fan. It seemed that if he dared to escape, these people would not hesitate to shoot him. The old man's arrival might have temporarily eased the situation, but how could this matter be resolved without a conclusion?
Dugu Ning Ke's boat parted the lotuses and swayed leisurely to the shore. When the boat reached the shore, Yang Fan was still standing firmly on the boat. Miss Ning Ke was not good at swimming, so she had already sat down when the boat was moving. When they reached the shore, the boatwoman went ashore first, tied the boat, and then came to help Ning Ke. Only then did Ning Ke step ashore.
Yang Fan's feet were firmly fixed on the boat until Miss Ning Ke stood firmly on the shore. Then he stepped forward and followed Miss Ning Ke to the Hibiscus Garden. Seeing this, the eight crossbowmen relaxed their vigilance and followed behind them as if they were escorting criminals.
A Kunlun slave, who was fishing for pearls, emerged from the water. He raised a pearl in his hand and shouted loudly. After shouting several times, he felt that something was strange. Treading on the water, he stood in the middle of the river, momentarily not knowing what to do.
Miss Ning Ke said to Yang Fan, "My brother is in charge of the family at a young age. There are some elders in the family who are not convinced by him and often find fault with him. My brother is careful in everything and cares about everything. Over time, he has become overcautious and indecisive. That's why I didn't try my best to protect him just now. Brother Yang, please don't blame me … "
This speech was a little long. Although Miss Ning Ke spoke softly and slowly, but because she was walking and talking at the same time, she still felt a little out of breath and couldn't help coughing. Yang Fan frowned slightly and said, "Miss Ning Ke doesn't seem to be in good health?"
Ning Ke smiled and said lightly, "I'm used to the illness I brought from the womb. It's nothing."
Yang Fan said, "Just now, Brother Dugu stood up for this Yang, this Yang saw it with his own eyes. In that situation, it's hard for Brother Dugu to do anything for me. Do you really want him to die with me? I'd rather he live. Then there will be someone to burn incense and candles for me on the day of my death and someone to take care of my family … "
Ning Ke said in a low voice, "Thank you for your understanding, Brother Yang!"
Yang Fan laughed heartily and said, "You're welcome. Brother Dugu's behavior just now is also human nature. I don't blame you. But Miss Ning Ke, you are not inferior to men. I have a whole new level of respect for you … "
Yang Fan said with a smile and turned his head, only to find that she was two steps behind him. Although he didn't walk fast, Miss Ning Ke still couldn't catch up with him. In order to catch up with his footsteps, Ning Ke's face was flushed, but she was still trying hard to bear it. Seeing this, Yang Fan hurriedly slowed down.
Ning Ke felt his thoughtfulness and gave him a gentle smile.
Yang Fan said in his heart, "I've only heard that Miss Ning Ke is frail before. Today I've seen Miss Ning Ke's delicate and timid body."
…
This was a very strange banquet.
Sitting at the host's seat was an inexplicable old man. The old man occupied the host's seat as if he was very familiar with him, and the host was pushed to one side.
Lin Zixiong and Yang Fan were old acquaintances, but they didn't have time to talk. Lin Zixiong stood behind the old man with his hands down and only nodded to Yang Fan. It seemed that unless the old man introduced himself, Lin Zixiong would never introduce him.
Miss Ning Ke shouldn't have been at the banquet. The reason why she came to the lake today was not only to relax but also to see Yang Fan. But now, not only was she at the banquet, but she was also pulled to sit at the second seat by the old man. But Ning Ke's treatment was even better than the old man's. There was a back behind her seat, and there was a soft cushion on the back.
Dugu Yu and Yang Fan sat side by side. Because there was an elder, it was inconvenient for them to talk. Moreover, his momentary weakness on the bridge made this Young Master of the Dugu Clan unable to raise his head in front of Yang Fan. He was also too embarrassed to talk to him.
Lu Binzhi sat opposite to Yang Fan and was like a ferocious wolf dog that was itching to fight. But Old Man Li was sitting above, so Lu Binzhi didn't dare to act rashly.
Yang Fan was absent-mindedly guessing everyone's identity and background.
Lin Zixiong was sent by the Hidden Sect to contact him, and the Hidden Sect's backer was the seven sects and five families. At this moment, he was standing behind Old Man Li like a docile dog. Even the arrogant Young Master Lu didn't dare to act rashly in front of this Old Man Li. Then, he must be an important figure in the seven sects and five families. It was just that he didn't know if he was Longxi Li or Zhao Jun Li.
Lu Binzhi's identity had been clarified through his previous conversation with Dugu Yu. Lu Binzhi came from the Lu Clan of Fanyang, and now, even Young Master Jiang's true identity was confirmed. This was a great thing for Yang Fan. He wanted to deal with Young Master Jiang. Knowing Young Master Jiang's true identity was equivalent to grasping one more trump card.
Yang Fan found it strange that no matter if it was the Li Clan or the Lu Clan, they were all prestigious clans in Shandong, but the Dugu Clan was a noble clan in Guanlong. Could it be that these two opposing factions had formed an alliance under the suppression of the Empress?
If an old man was energetic and cheerful, most of them would turn into an old child. This Old Man Li was no exception. Among everyone present, he was the oldest, but his temperament was the most childlike. Just now on the bridge, he said that he would keep Ning Ke guessing and that he would show Ning Ke what treasures he had found when they arrived at his mansion. However, after sitting down for a while, he restrained himself.
It was not easy for him to meet this old friend. How could he wait to go home? As soon as he sat down, he proudly asked Ning Ke to guess what he had got. Ning Ke guessed wrong several times. The old man was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks. He couldn't help but announce the answer himself, "The zither of Qi Heng is called Hao Zhong, the zither of Chu Zhuang is called Lingering Beam, the zither of Sima is called Green Damask, and the zither of Cai Yong is called Jiaowei. They are all famous instruments in the world. Ning Ke, guess which one I got? "
Ning Ke was tired of sitting and was leaning on the cushion. Hearing this, she was delighted and sat up straight. She said happily, "Grandpa, you got a zither? Green Damask or Jiaowei? "
"Hao Zhong" and "Lingering Beam" were famous zithers from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It was too long ago, so it was unlikely that Old Man Li got them. So it could only be "Green Damask" and "Jiaowei".
The old man stroked his beard and said happily, "It's Green Damask! Haha, this zither now belongs to this old man. "
"Really?" Ning Ke's eyes lit up immediately, "Sima Xiangru's Green Damask? The one that played 'A Phoenix Seeking for a Phoenix'? I want to see it! "
The old man said complacently, "You can see it if you want, but you can't ask me for it! Haha, when I'm done playing with it, well … on your birthday next year, I'll give it to you as a birthday gift! "
Ning Ke said with a smile, "It's a deal!"
"Hey! The old man couldn't possibly lie to him. On your birthday next year, this Green Damask will be yours! Haha, have a drink with me first … "
As soon as the old man raised his cup, Dugu Yu and Lu Binzhi immediately raised theirs. But Yang Fan didn't support them. He put his hands on the table and looked at them coldly.
When the old man looked at him, Yang Fan said seriously, "Senior, it's Brother Dugu who invited me to the banquet today. It's okay for you to steal the host's place. I can see that you're a distinguished guest."
Shocked, Dugu Yu quietly tugged at his clothes from the side.
Yang Fan ignored him and said seriously, "I don't know why you're here, but I believe you're aware that Lu Binzhi gathered a group of people to assassinate me. Now that Senior has pulled us together to 'chat' and drink wine together, do you think this matter can be left unsettled? It's about my life and the law of the country. Old man, you don't have that much influence! Even this scene can't suppress me! "
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