In the evening of the same day, a banquet was held at the Nanping Marquis Mansion.
Zhou Che was very ashamed. He came late and didn't help Nanping solve the crisis, but he went to the celebration banquet with him.
Although Nanping Hou was seriously injured, he was able to get out of bed and walk around. He attended the celebration banquet and looked at his two sons. This time Nanping was in danger, he was very useless as a father. The city of Nanping relied on the two brothers together. He was ashamed and relieved that he was clinging to it. From now on, he could really rest assured.
Mrs. Hou was also very touched. He did not expect that it was Ning Chi who rescued Ning Ze at the critical moment. She was also ashamed of her former self and made up her mind that he would treat Ning Chi as his own son from now on.
Except for Zhou Gu and Zhou Che, everyone was still injured and could not drink, so they all drank tea instead of wine and watched the two brothers drink.
Ning Yao was in confinement and could not attend. Mrs. Hou and Su Rong, two female relatives, sat together and talked in low voices.
Madam Hou now respected and was close to Su Rong, "Miss Qi, are you planning to leave for Northern Hebei?"
Su Rong shook his head, "If you don't go to Jibei, you should be planning to rush back to the capital."
Mrs. Hou was surprised, "Aren't you going to Northern Hebei? That Zhang Ping..."
"If the prediction is correct, Zhang Ping and Zhang Cheng should have divided their forces into two groups, going to the capital to seize the throne and coming to Nanping, hoping to seize the treasure land of Nanping and increase their power." Su Rong said: "Now Nanping The danger has been resolved, but the capital may still be in danger."
Madam Hou was startled and glanced at Zhou Che who was drinking with Zhou Gu, "Are there enough soldiers and horses in the capital? How come I heard that in addition to the 100,000 soldiers and horses brought by Mr. Zhou on Wednesday, it seems that the second Mr. Zhou family still has One hundred thousand soldiers and horses will come to Nanping later to support?"
"That's right." Su Rong shook her head, "So of course it's not enough. The capital can have up to 200,000 soldiers and horses, of which 100,000 soldiers and horses at the foot of the capital are under your majesty's jurisdiction." She shook her head, "Madam, you also know about your majesty. , the 100,000 soldiers and horses from the capital in his hands are not very strong, and are mostly just show-offs. However, Zhang Ping is said to have 250,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. Even if he has the most powerful soldiers and horses in the capital, it is still insufficient and he will suffer a loss. ."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Hou said: "So, you are leaving soon?"
"Well, we plan to leave Nanping tomorrow." Su Rong said.
Mrs. Hou was a little reluctant to hear this, "You haven't had a good rest for a few days."
Su Rong knew that she was actually reluctant to leave her son, "How about letting Ning Ze stay in Nanping to accompany you for a while? Anyway, I won't go to Nanchu for a while. When I come out of the capital and go to Nanchu, he Join me again."
Mrs. Hou immediately shook her head, "No need. He has gained a lot of experience and grown a lot by following you. It would only harm him if I left him at home to be at ease for a long time. It's better to let him go with you!"
Su Ronxiao, parents love their children, and they have far-reaching plans. Madam Hou is a wise person who loves her children like this. She nodded, "Then he can come with me. Don't worry, follow me. You can use it as you should." , but it should be protected, and it should be protected."
Mrs. Hou nodded repeatedly, "I know what Miss Seven is capable of, and I feel very reassured."
Su Rong said: "But you also know that it is still very dangerous to go to Nanchu."
"I understand that." Mrs. Hou nodded again and sighed softly, "But what can life be like if you stay at home without being exposed to wind and rain? If it's dangerous, it's dangerous. I will pray for him every day."
He glanced at Ning Ze and saw him leaning over to talk to Ning Chi. The two brothers didn't know what they were talking about, so they both laughed. Ever since they were young, their relationship had never been so easy. She also laughed, and turned around again. He lowered his voice to Su Rong and said, "Miss Qi, there's something I need to do."
"You say."
Madam Hou leaned into her ear and said, "I heard that the Fifth Young Lady of the Protector's Palace has not yet agreed to marry me?"
Su Rong nodded, "I haven't agreed yet."
"Then do you think the heir of my family can ask for a favor?" Madam Hou asked.
Su Rong looked at her in surprise.
Mrs. Hou had nothing to say to save her face, and said in a low voice: "You know what happened in the past. After all, he was not born in my belly. He is the legitimate son and the elder. I am not at ease in my heart and always want to seek the best for my son." Okay. So, not only was I not devoted to him, but I also made things difficult for him. But now, it is different from before. Although I am a stepmother, since ancient times, marriage has still relied on the orders of my parents and the words of a matchmaker. A stepmother is also a mother. Now that he has reached the age of marriageable age, he cannot be allowed to beg for girls from other families. I still need to step forward. I have thought about this girl's family in Nanping, but I don't know who can be more suitable for him. Well, now that I saw the two young masters of the Zhou family, I thought that there seems to be a young lady in the Zhou family who has not been married to anyone, so I came up with this idea."
"Your Majesty, does he know what you are thinking?" Su Rong asked.
"I just came up with this idea, and wanted to ask you first. After all, you are more familiar with the Duke Protector's Mansion." Madam Hou said: "The Duke's Mansion has a high family, so I don't know if I can be a good match."
Su Rong thought for a while, "Let's ask the prince first. I can ask for a favor."
She paused, "However, when I was in the capital, I heard that there will be a draft in the spring of next year to choose a wife for the prince and to fill the backyards of the princes. The fourth prince has also reached the age of marriageable age and has not yet married a wife. ."
Madam Hou's heart moved, and she lowered her voice and said, "You mean, maybe the girl from the Protector's Palace will be the crown princess or the fourth prince's concubine?"
"I don't know about that. When it comes to the choice of the Crown Princess, the Fifth Young Lady of the Protector's Palace is extremely suitable. Grand Tutor Qin mentioned it twice in front of the Crown Prince, but His Highness the Crown Prince did not express his position and said he is not in a hurry." Su Rong shook his head.
"This..." Mrs. Hou thought about it and looked at Su Rong, "I don't know much about the ladies from all the houses in Beijing. Apart from Miss Friday, I wonder if there are any ladies with better character, talent and appearance?"
Su Ronxiao said, "There are many, but I haven't been in Beijing for long, and the number of ladies I have come into contact with is limited, not many times. I am only most familiar with Princess Duanhua of the Princess Mansion."
"It is said that Princess Duanhua is really arrogant?" Madam Hou now has her sincere plans for Ningchi and does not dare to think about Duanhua.
Su Ronxiao said, "The princess' temperament is more arrogant, but she is still very cute."
Seeing that Mrs. Hou really wanted to help Ning Chi manage the marriage, she suggested: "In addition to the orders of the parents and the advice of the matchmaker, this marriage must be mutually agreeable. My mother is in the capital now, organizing the marriage. She was not familiar with the capital city when it came to the marriages of my sisters. Aunt Shen from the Ministry of Civil Affairs helped my mother as a consultant. In a short period of time, she facilitated the marriages of my three sisters. Aunt Shen was very knowledgeable. How about I pull the strings and ask Aunt Shen to help me find a few candidates for the prince, wait for the prince to go to the capital, arrange it privately, meet everyone, and finally choose according to the prince's own wishes."
When Mrs. Hou heard this, she was immediately moved, "If that's the case, that would be great. Thank you Miss Seventh."
Su Rong smiled and shook her head, said "no thanks", then picked up the jujube tea and clinked glasses with Mrs. Hou.
(End of chapter)
