The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

"Well, you're welcome."

"Okay, let's go and have dinner together."

Ning Quan smiled slightly.

"Ah."

The two girls nodded and followed Ning Quan to the dining car.

Sikong Ruo seemed particularly happy as it was his first time having dinner with Ning Quan.

During the meal, the three of them chatted about everything under the sun, and it was very lively.

"Sikong Ruo, before you set off, did you hear about the situation of our war with Qing Kingdom?"

Suddenly, Ning Quan asked.

"Of course I heard about it."

"Last month, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led his army in several battles with the Kingdom of Qing. Both sides won and lost, and neither side gained an advantage."

“But as for the current situation, I don’t know.”

"Why do you suddenly ask this, Your Highness?"

Sikong Ruo asked curiously.

"Oh, nothing, just asking casually. After all, it concerns the safety of Daqian."

Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Oh."

"Then Your Highness, do you think we can win this war with Qing Kingdom?"

Sikong Ruo asked immediately.

"We should be able to win. After all, Qing is weaker than our dynasty."

After thinking for a moment, Ning Quan replied.

"Your Highness thinks so too?"

"It seems that His Highness also knows some military tactics. My father also said so, saying that our Daqian will definitely win."

Sikong Ruo said with a smile.

"Hahaha, no, I just have a little understanding of it."

"Besides, the Crown Prince is personally leading the army this time, so victory is a sure thing."

Ning Quan said with a faint smile.

"By the way, you said before that you received the news and came here specially, right?"

"Who gave you the information?"

Suddenly, Ning Quan changed the subject.

"I don't know. I just received an anonymous letter."

Sikong Ruo shook his head.

"An anonymous letter?"

Ning Quan frowned upon hearing this.

"Yes, it's the anonymous letter."

"I didn't believe it at first, but the letter was very detailed, including the location of the ambush, how many bandits there were, and even where they came from."

"In this case, I have no choice but to believe it."

Sikong Ruo frowned.

"Haha, there really is an expert out there, actually using a knife to kill someone else?"

After listening, Ning Quan sneered.

"What do you mean? Kill someone with a borrowed knife?"

Sikong Ruo was stunned and asked in confusion.

"Yes, it's like using a knife to kill someone."

"Someone wants to kill two birds with one stone. Not only can they kill me, but they can also stir up conflict between the eldest prince and the King of Zhenbei. It's really a good plan."

Ning Quan said slowly.

"Ah? Killing two birds with one stone? Could it be that..."

Sikong Ruo's expression changed drastically.

If Sikong Ruo was not stupid, with Ning Quan's little guidance, she would understand the reason.

The messenger wanted her to rescue the convoy and then run into the eldest prince.

As long as something happens to her, the eldest prince will definitely become enemies with the King of Zhenbei.

As the saying goes, when two tigers fight, someone will inevitably gain the upper hand.

"Humph, how abominable!"

Sikong Ruo gritted her teeth and said.

"Yes, it is indeed abominable. Fortunately, his plan did not succeed."

Ning Quan also sighed.

"I can't let this matter go. I must find out which bastard is plotting against me!"

Sikong Ruo said angrily.

"Ruo'er, don't be angry. Now that you know the truth, you can slowly investigate it later."

Li Wanyue advised.

"Yes, I know."

"Thanks to your Highness for reminding me of this matter, otherwise I would still be in the dark."

Sikong Ruo said gratefully.

“Haha, no need to thank me.”

"This is actually the case of the darkest part being the darkest, or the saying goes that those involved are confused while those who are watching can see more clearly."

"You won't need me to remind you. You'll understand it sooner or later."

Ning Quan smiled.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat."

Then, Ning Quan invited the two of them to have dinner.

...........

Silent all night.

The next morning, the convoy continued its journey.

The journey was smooth and we didn't encounter any trouble.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed and the convoy entered Hexi, only two hundred miles away from Xiping, the capital of Hexi.

Two days later, the convoy arrived thirty miles outside Xiping City.

Here, Ning Quan met the eldest prince Ning Zhen, who came to give silver to Sikong Ruo.

"Hahaha, ninth brother, I haven't seen you for three years. I miss you so much. How are you?"

Seeing Ning Quan getting off the carriage, Ning Zhen opened his arms and greeted him warmly.

"Big brother, long time no see. Ninth brother is doing well. Thank you for your concern."

Ning Quan also strode forward, and the two brothers hugged each other warmly.

Li Wanyue and Sikong Ruo looked down upon the two men's behavior.

Ning Quan had just been attacked by Ning Zhen a few days ago, but in the blink of an eye the two brothers pretended nothing had happened and even hugged each other warmly.

As expected of a person of royal blood, his acting skills are superb and admirable.

"Isn't this Miss Wanyue, the daughter of the Prime Minister?"

"Yes, she should be the Ninth Brother's wife now."

"Ninth brother, you are so lucky to marry Wanyue."

Letting go of Ning Zhen, Ning Zhen's eyes fell on Li Wanyue, and he praised her.

"Your Highness is welcome."

Li Wanyue replied indifferently.

"Hey, isn't this Sister Sikong?"

"Long time no see, how is Sister Sikong?"

Ning Zhen seemed to have just noticed Sikong Ruo standing beside him. He immediately showed a look of surprise on his face and greeted him with a smile.

"Hmph, hypocritical."

"Why didn't you ask me if I was okay before you killed me?"

Sikong Ruo snorted coldly.

"Hahaha, misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding."

"Don't mind, Sister Sikong. It's all intelligence errors. Please forgive me, Sister Sikong."

"Isn't this...I came here specifically to apologize?"

Ning Zhen laughed and waved his hands.

"Humph, stop talking nonsense and give me the money quickly."

"If we don't finish, I'll tell the emperor later."

Sikong Ruo said impatiently.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, Sister Sikong. I've brought the silver."

Ning Zhen smiled wryly and took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and handed them to Sikong Ruo.

Sikong Ruo took it and counted it carefully. After confirming that it was one million taels, he put the banknote away and said nothing more.

"Ninth brother, it's a rare occasion for us brothers to get together today. Would you like to come into the city and visit my residence?"

Ning Zhen smiled brightly and invited.

"Brother, do you think I should go to your mansion and sit for a while?"

Ning Quan asked back with a smile.

"Uh...this."

When Ning Quan asked this, Ning Zhen's expression froze, and then he smiled awkwardly.

"Brother, there's no need to sit for a while. I, your ninth brother, still need to hurry on my way."

"Let's wait until the future. In the future, I will definitely come to your house and have a drink with you." Ning Quan said.

"Okay, if that's the case, I won't force you."

"Take care, Ninth Brother. We'll talk someday if we have the chance."

"Farewell!"

Ning Quan bowed.

After saying that, Ning Quan returned to the convoy and led the team forward.

"Humph, you are shameless."

Looking at the convoy going away, Ning Zhen cursed angrily with a gloomy face.

"Your Highness, a little impatience can ruin a great plan. He will die sooner or later. Your Highness, there is no need to be angry."

Beside Ning Zhen, Zheng Qiu bowed and said.

"Zheng Changli, you are right."

"Let's go back to the city."

Ning Zhen snorted coldly and turned back to Xiping City.

........