The next day, the sky was just getting light.

Many shops on Chang'an Avenue were packed with people. Some were housekeepers carrying bamboo baskets to buy breakfast, while others were laborers who ate a simple pot cake before going back to work.

Breakfast is a bit monotonous, with no options like steamed buns or buns. The most common noodle dish is guokui (a type of flatbread), a favorite for many working people. It may not taste particularly good, but it's cheap and filling.

If you have some spare money, you can have a bowl of meat porridge. Meat porridge is made by stewing millet with some vegetables and minced meat. Just one bowl of this would cost fifteen coins!

"Hey, did you hear about the banquet at the palace last night?"

"What inside information does the father-in-law have?"

Lin Xianhong, sitting in the corner, paused, looking at the bowl of meat porridge without much interest. She wasn't a picky eater, but after getting used to eating at the palace, she couldn't stand the food outside.

Since being divorced, Lin Xianhong hasn't had a proper meal. She only eats a few bites each time, and now she's lost a lot of weight. She has to go see Madam Gu today, so she got up early to find out what happened at the dinner.

She pricked up her ears and listened carefully.

The old man laughed heartily, "My brother has some connections, so he knows some news. At the banquet last night, Prince Ning made a great show, and even His Majesty came to the palace."

"Your Majesty has gone?"

"My goodness, this is really rare!"

"Your Majesty usually doesn't leave the palace."

The old man picked up the earthenware bowl and slurped down the meat porridge. He continued, "Prince Ning hosted a banquet, and naturally invited distinguished guests. Halfway through the banquet, General Gu suggested a drinking game. Prince Ning was the leader, and the Grand Tutor was the leader. The guests asked questions one by one, and Prince Ning answered them all fluently. Isn't that impressive?"

"Wow, so strong?"

"Don't they all say Prince Ning is a playboy?"

"Old man, are you deceiving us?"

"I never lie." The old man said calmly with a smile, "You should also think about it. If Prince Ning doesn't have real talent and knowledge, can he inherit the title of king?"

"What about after the dinner?"

"Haha, that's really interesting. After a round of drinking games, Prince Ning was able to answer them all. General Gu wanted to challenge the prince to a drinking contest, but guess what happened?"

Lin Xianhong cheered up.

Drinking contest?

Something must have happened!

She couldn't help but smile.

I feel happy when I think of Ning Que’s miserable condition.

"Don't keep me in suspense, old man."

"Tell me what happened next?"

"General Gu couldn't hold his liquor well, and was defeated by the prince. That's fine, but the problem is that he sprayed feces in public. I'm not exaggerating, he sprayed it directly in Lord Gu's face, and the smell lingered. This angered His Majesty, and the banquet was over."

"Spray...spray feces?"

"this……"

"vomit!!!"

"General Gu is known for his elegant demeanor, but I never thought he would lose his composure like this. This is really embarrassing for the Gu family...Haha, he actually pulled his pants pockets in public, it's hilarious!"

Everyone laughed.

Lin Xianhong stood up in surprise.

How is that possible?

Could it be that Gu Yuan drank poisoned wine?

this……

Lin Xianhong clenched his hands.

I have lost my appetite at this moment.

Gu Yuan is truly a child of destiny.

He was even more famous as a talented and romantic man in Chang'an.

He would definitely feel bad if something like this happened!

Lin Xianhong threw down the money for the meal and was about to go out.

The maid followed closely behind.

Then they saw the convoy from Prince Ning's Mansion appear.

The four-horse royal chariot is very obvious in the middle.

"What's going on?"

"Don't you know yet? Young Prince Ning is now qualified to establish a government and rebuild the Three Guards. I guess he will go to Jingyang today to select the right person."

"Good boy, I have to notify someone quickly."

"If I can be selected, I won't have to worry about anything in the future!"

"No, I'll go too."

Lin Xianhong stared at them blankly, completely baffled. Normally, upon hearing about military service, no one would go. Some would even break their legs to avoid it. Why, then, were they all flocking to join Ning Que's plan to form three guards?

"Hey, some people regret it, right?"

The old man stroked his goatee and stood nearby, half-smiling as he said, "Some people just don't have a clue about themselves. They always think it's all their own ability, not realizing how much help others have given them. Now they've lost everything, but there's no medicine for regrets."

"you……"

Lin Xianhong was about to retort, but saw that the old man had already left.

Does she regret it?

No!

She won't regret it either!

…

Jingyang County.

Ning Que got off the carriage.

There are many people working in the fields in the distance.

According to the instructions of the agricultural officials, winter wheat was planted.

"Is this Jingyang?"

"Um."

Samuel dismounted.

There are also Xiliang warriors following behind him.

As a princess of Xiliang, she is naturally good at riding horses.

She also didn't like riding in a carriage.

Samuel looked around and whispered, "I heard from my father that the most elite army in Dafeng is the Northwest Wolf Army. And the most elite of the Wolf Army are Prince Ning's personal guards, most of whom are from Jingyang."

"Father also said that the old Prince Ning's personal guards are very special. Normally, the higher the rank of a military officer, the better the treatment. This is true everywhere. But the old Prince Ning has it all wrong. The salary of a thousand-household officer is less than that of an ordinary soldier. Whenever there is a disaster in Dafeng, the old Prince Ning leads his personal guards to provide relief. Wherever the old Prince Ning goes, there is laughter and joy."

"You know quite a lot."

Ning Que smiled.

This is the military soul of the Three Guards of Prince Ning.

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