Hong Qingquan raised his glass and drank with a smile.

As a disciple of the Divine Machine Pavilion, he possessed a wide variety of skills. While none of them stood out, he possessed a knack for understanding a wide range of subjects, his greatest strengths being disguise and intelligence gathering. He also enjoyed traveling, and was unable to return for Ning Que's wedding due to being out of town.

After receiving the news from Bu Suanzi, he followed Ning Que's instructions and hid in Chang'an City to gather information. At the same time, he used carrier pigeons to help pass the message to Ning Que.

"Since you've decided to start a rebellion, you must keep it secret. Emperor Feng has been secretly organizing the Ghost Guard for a long time, and I'm sure Lord Jiang has heard about it. When I came in just now, I noticed some of the people in your mansion are quite strange. I think Emperor Feng must have planted many spies in your mansion over the years under the pretext of rewarding maids and servants. Lord Jiang, you must be careful in your future actions."

"clear."

Jiang Quan nodded repeatedly.

Write it down carefully.

Since we have decided to start a rebellion, we must consider all aspects.

If you are not careful, your whole family will be destroyed!

He had heard of the Ghost Guards before.

But I have only heard of this matter.

They didn't care at first.

I feel it doesn’t matter whether it exists or not.

But if we want to start a rebellion now, we have to be careful.

"Also, there are some things that Lord Jiang needs to do."

"Although I'm good at disguise, I can't meet too many people."

"Master Jiang, please help notify trustworthy people like Prime Minister Sima."

"Does the prince have any other instructions?"

"Just let them pretend they don't know." Hong Qingquan smiled and continued, "Just keep doing what needs to be done. I won't mention anything else, you all must know it."

"clear."

"Also, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with, Master Jiang." Hong Qingquan stood up. "Junior brother, you know that once the news of his death reaches Jingyang, many people will choose to be buried alive with him. Just like when the old King Ning died in battle, many loyalists chose to be buried alive with him. Junior brother strongly disapproves of this, but there's nothing I can do to stop it now, so I'll have to trouble you, Master Jiang, for your help."

"Prince Ning is really thoughtful."

Jiang Quan couldn't help but smile bitterly and nodded.

I didn't expect Ning Que to even consider these things.

"Junior Brother, under the guise of the Eastern Expedition, falsely reported numerous casualties. These personal guards have secretly departed for Lingnan. Their subsidies and families also rely on Lord Jiang's management."

"Yeah, okay."

Jiang Quan nodded thoughtfully.

"I won't mention the extra stuff."

"In short, these matters are handled by Lord Jiang."

"I'll take my leave now."

"It's just that I would like to trouble Lord Jiang to help me perform the play."

"Acting? Oh, I see!"

Jiang Quan laughed immediately.

The two looked at each other and nodded.

Then he pushed Hong Qingquan out.

His face was full of anger and he cursed angrily.

"Where did this liar come from?!"

"How dare you lie to me?"

"Someone, get this liar out!"

"Master Jiang, please don't!"

"I'm just trying to make a living..."

"If it really doesn't work, please give me two more cents!"

"If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will kill you!"

The servants were also stunned.

But they still came forward.

He carried Hong Qingquan out of the mansion.

"The master has already driven him away."

"Who is this beggar?"

"How dare you lie to the Patriarch?"

"Who knows?" Jiang Quan looked at the servant impatiently and said coldly, "He said he could communicate with the dead, and I believed he had some abilities. But he turned out to be a charlatan. Just kick him out."

"There are actually people like this?"

"Go prepare the carriage, I am going to Jingyang."

"Going to Jingyang?"

"What's the problem?"

"I will prepare now..."

Madam Jiang walked forward with a frown on her face.

"What on earth are you going to do?"

"Why do you want to go to Jingyang suddenly?"

"Alas..." Jiang Quan sighed and said softly, "When the old King Ning died in battle, many people in Jingyang committed suicide to bury him. Now that the young King Ning has died in battle, I'm afraid some people in Jingyang will be heartbroken too. I must go and take a look."

"Then be careful."

Madam Jiang did not dissuade her.

They are a couple that have been through a lot of ups and downs together.

So I know Jiang Quan very well.

Whatever he decides, he will not change.

…

…

Jingyang County.

Every household hangs white lanterns.

They were all in mourning and burning paper money.

The mournful cries echoed throughout the county.

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty!"

"Why did you leave like this..."

At this moment, those who hear it are sad and those who listen to it shed tears.

Jingyang has been the fief of King Ning since ancient times.

Every time the personal guards were formed, they were selected from among them.

The people of Jingyang are brave in battle and are no exception when fighting.

For this reason, many people were promoted to high positions and served as officials.

But many people died on the battlefield and their bodies were never found.

Since Ning Que succeeded to the throne, he has shown favoritism towards Jingyang County. He exempted all taxes, granted them prime farmland, and provided them with oxen and plows. He also sought investment, revitalizing Jingyang's economy. He also deliberately reduced the number of Jingyang's personal guards, ultimately allowing the people to live a better life.

Before they could report the news to Ning Que, who could have imagined that he would die in Goguryeo? How could they not be grief-stricken at such an untimely death?

"Don't stop me!"

"I'm going to the king's mausoleum to be buried with him now!"

"The prince has been so kind to our family. If it weren't for him, we would have starved to death long ago. My life belongs to the prince. He died in battle in Goguryeo, and I must keep vigil for him!"

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