Returning Scroll of Earth, Ning Chen felt unfavorable to the boss. Although he had memorized the inner methods and moves in his mind, after all, it was something he had risked his life to get, so he was really unwilling to return it like this.
However, the seniors had already spoken, so he endured it.
"Ah! I'm so depressed."
After taking two steps, Ning Chen still felt unbalanced and walked back.
Seeing the former come back, Ghost Maiden was also stunned and didn't know why.
"How about we continue fighting. If I win, you can return Scroll of Earth to me," Ning Chen suggested seriously.
Prince Yan Mansion, Prince Yan smiled flatly, paid no more attention, and slowly closed his eyes.
This kid is messing around again, so let him have his way.
Azure Sword chimed, turning into a meteor flying back from the distance, with a clang, and sank into the sword stand.
On the other side, Ghost Maiden was a little confused by the sudden change of thinking of the young man in front of him. For a moment, he didn't know how to answer.
"It's almost dawn, I'm going back." After a moment, Ghost Maiden came back to his senses and declined politely.
"Are you afraid of light?" Ning Chen asked strangely.
"I'm not afraid, I just don't like it." Ghost Maiden shook his head and replied.
Ning Chen nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "I want to know, is there really Flower of the Other Shore in the underworld?"
"Yes." Ghost Maiden nodded, "A hundred years ago, I saw one in Yellow Springs Other Shore, but it was destroyed by Underworld Son."
"Underworld Son" Ning Chen frowned. This was the first time he heard this name.
Ghost Maiden waved his hand, and a ghost bead condensed from Ghost Qi appeared, "This is Netherworld Pearl, which can avoid the poison of weak water. If you want to find Flower of the Other Shore, you can come to the underworld to find me in the future."
Ning Chen took the ghost bead unceremoniously and put it away. He didn't want it for free. Compared to Scroll of Earth, he suffered a bigger loss.
"Where is the entrance to the underworld?" Ning Chen asked.
"The place where you first entered the underworld is three hundred miles to the west, at the end of the foggy forest."
After saying that, ghost light rose up all over Ghost Maiden. If the broken ghost sedan was sensed, it would regroup and return to its original state in the blink of an eye.
Ox-Head and Horse-Face lifted the sedan, Ghost Maiden entered, Black and White Impermanence cleared the way, and walked away step by step.
"Be careful Underworld Son"
The final warning, as the retreating figure gradually disappeared, Ning Chen stood there for a moment, and then walked away.
Prince Yan Mansion, Ning Chen came, the housekeeper stepped forward and opened the door, welcoming the former to enter.
"Senior" Ning Chen entered the inner hall and saluted respectfully.
"Yeah" Prince Yan stood up and responded.
"Senior, this junior is confused about something. I hope senior can help." Ning Chen said respectfully.
"Say it," Prince Yan said calmly.
Ning Chen described in detail the situation when he fought Su Feiyan just now. This was the first time he had seen such a technique, and he was very uncomfortable with it.
Hearing Ning Chen's description, Prince Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It's Spring Thunder Zither and Seven-String Heavenly Art."
"If I guess correctly, this woman should be a descendant of the Hexi Dynasty."
"Hexi Dynasty?"
Ning Chen frowned. He had heard of this name. Thousands of years ago, Great Xia ancestors fought in the north and south and defeated countless countries. The two strongest ones were Ziyin Dynasty and Hexi Dynasty.
Compared with the most powerful Ziyin Dynasty at the time, Hexi Dynasty was slightly weaker, but it also brought a lot of trouble to Great Xia.
Prince Yan nodded and continued, "Spring Thunder Zither is Hexi Dynasty's national treasure. When combined with Seven-String Heavenly Art, its power is astonishing. Legend has it that the seven strings move together, and even the strong Three Calamities Realm can't stop it."
"Isn't Hexi Dynasty already destroyed? Why are there still descendants left? How could the emperor of Great Xia tolerate such a thing?" Ning Chen said in confusion.
At any time, what every emperor is most afraid of is the remnants of the previous royal family. Once discovered, he will spare no effort to destroy them.
Prince Yan said calmly, "Things are not as simple as you think. In fact, not only Hexi Dynasty, but also Ziyin Dynasty have descendants who survived, Great Xia At that time, there were too many countries that could not be wiped out during the war, and there were Three Calamities Realm strong men in both dynasties at that time. The ancestors of Great Xia did not dare to push too hard, so they could only allow the royal families of the two dynasties to escape."
Ning Chen is silent, which is troublesome. If Tenth Prince really has a deal with the previous royal family, then the Xia Emperor position cannot be occupied by him no matter what.
"Senior, junior, I still have something to do, please leave first." Thinking of this, Ning Chen bowed and turned to leave.
Returning to the Hou Mansion, before Ning Chen could enter the house, a figure in black walked quickly and said respectfully, "Marquis, the spies have reported that Third Prince has been in contact with the Northern Mongolia authorities."
Hearing this, Ning Chen frowned and said, "Keep watching and report back immediately if anything happens."
"Yes." The figure in black took the order and left quickly.
"It's really crazy." Ning Chen snorted coldly, his eyes flashed with coldness. For the sake of the throne, these two people were crazy.
The waning moon was heading west, and the night was almost over. Ning Chen went back to the house and wrote a note, and then sent someone to Ministry of Justice.
An hour later, at dawn, outside the door, a guard trotted in to announce.
"Marquis, Tenth Prince sent someone to deliver the invitation."
"Please come to the front hall, I will be there later," Ning Chen said.
"Yes"
After a while, Ning Chen came to the front hall of the Hou Mansion. When he saw the two women arriving, they didn't look surprised at all.
The invitation was placed on the table, and Liu Ruoxi stood quietly aside, with a hint of weakness that was unknown to the future on her magnificent face, which made people feel pity.
Qiulan stepped forward, bowed and saluted, "Marquis, Tenth Prince knows that there is no dancer in the Hou Mansion, so I specially sent Ruoxi to express my sincere feelings."
"I'll accept the invitation, and you can take it away," Ning Chen said calmly.
Liu Ruoxi's face turned slightly pale, and he knelt down and said, "Marquis, Ruoxi has reached the time to leave the cabinet. Either accept guests, or sell to the powerful, the best outcome is "The result is that I was given some silver coins to spend when I was old and beautiful. Ruoxi didn't dare to have any extravagant expectations. I just wanted to have a place to live. I hope Marquis can fulfill it."
Liu Ruoxi has tears in her eyes and a pleading look on her face. At this moment, she no longer looks like a courtesan, but a poor woman who is just asking for a place to stay. It is hard to refuse.
As long as you are a man, no one can deny the charm of Liu Ruoxi. As an oiran, her charming appearance and enchanting figure are enough to drive men all over the world crazy.
However, this is an era that pays attention to being well-matched. No matter how beautiful the face is, it can't cover up its humble status. If no one protects it, becoming a plaything is the only outcome.
"So what, it's none of my business."
Still an understatement, without any emotion, Ning Chen was not moved at all, showing the coldest side of human nature.
Hearing the answer, Liu Ruoxi's delicate body trembled, her face turned pale, and tears flowed down unconsciously in her eyes.
"Send the guests off," Ning Chen said calmly.
"Yes." At the door of the front hall, a guard walked in and immediately stretched out his hand to signal the two of them to leave.
Qiulan and Liu Ruoxi had to leave with the guards. Before leaving, Liu Ruoxi looked at Ning Chen pleadingly again, but what they received in return was the most ruthless indifference.
"Miss, you failed."
Among the Lingyan Pavilion, Qiulan looked at Su Feiyan who was playing the piano and said respectfully.
"Oh? Did he still refuse?" Su Feiyan stopped playing the piano and thought for a moment, "In this case, let's give her to Madam Hong."
Behind Qiulan, Liu Ruoxi's delicate body trembled violently, knelt down, and begged, "Miss, please give me another chance."
"No need, go get ready. From today on, everything for you will be arranged by Madam Hong." Faced with Liu Ruoxi's begging, Su Feiyan refused indifferently.
The last hope was shattered, Liu Ruoxi's face turned pale in an instant, his beautiful eyes were empty, and there was no longer any light.
Courtesan Queen Competition passed by, but Yin River was still very lively, with flower boats flowing by, talented people and beauties drinking together on the boats, admiring the beautiful scenery.
Tenth Prince came, briefly chatted with Su Feiyan, then walked onto a flower boat and waited for someone to arrive.
At noon, Ning Chen came over and also got on the flower boat.
"Marquis of Knowing Fate, please" Xia Mingri said politely.
Ning Chen sat down and looked at Tenth Prince, who was almost the same age as him, and didn't speak in a hurry.
"Ruoxi, come here and pour the wine," Xia Mingri said.
"Yes" Liu Ruoxi came over, his eyes dull and dull compared to usual.
Ning Chen remained indifferent, his expression unchanged at all.
Xia Mingri paid attention to it for a long time. Finally, he sighed in his heart. This Marquis of Knowing Fate is really like the legend, cold-blooded and ruthless, without any mercy.
"Retreat," Xia Mingyue finally decided to give up the chess piece and said softly.
Liu Ruoxi was shocked, his eyes came back to reality in an instant, and he looked at the two people. At this moment, he didn't know where the courage came from. He ignored Tenth Prince's order and knelt in front of Ning Chen again.
"Marquis, as Martial Marquis, you have all the power, why can't you tolerate Ruoxi, a weak woman?" Liu Ruoxi said with anger and unwillingness.
Hearing such a bold question, a flash of surprise flashed in Xia Mingri's eyes. He actually underestimated this weak woman.
"Miss Liu, what do you want?" Ning Chen asked calmly without getting angry.
"A place to stay" Liu Ruoxi responded.
"I'll give you a chance. As long as you can give me a reason to keep you, I will give you the place you want." Ning Chen raised his head and said calmly.
Liu Ruoxi Hope instantly rose in her beautiful eyes, as if she had grasped the last life-saving straw when she was drowning, and she was holding on desperately.
However, after a moment, most of this hope quickly disappeared.
Marquis of Knowing Fate's request sounds very simple, but in fact it is very difficult. What else can a woman from a land of fireworks have besides her body?
She is not stupid, it is clear that Marquis of Knowing Fate has no interest in her body.
Liu Ruoxi's eyes gradually dimmed, and she really couldn't think of any other reasons why Marquis of Knowing Fate could keep her.
"Don't say that I didn't give you a chance. Although the prince's mansion is large, it never raises idle people. I really can't find a reason to keep you."
After waiting for a long time, Liu Ruoxi had not yet responded. Ning Chen spoke coldly, without any mercy, and pushed the former into the abyss of despair little by little.
Liu Ruoxi felt the pain in his heart and found it difficult to breathe. He still wanted to surface with all his strength and struggled, "Marquis, I can learn anything."
Ning Chen The corners of his mouth curved in an indifferent arc, "No, I can't afford to wait."
Ning Chen's words ruthlessly broke Liu Ruoxi's last hope. The cruelest thing in the world is to give people hope but ruthlessly shatter it.
Liu Ruoxi staggered, almost unsteady, and her beautiful face was ashen, completely losing its color.