Fortunate Young Gentleman

"Boss, something happened in the Western Regions..."

Hong Qi's face was pale and his lips were chapped. He had obviously been traveling for a long time. After saying a word, he fainted.

Tang Ning looked at the doorman who rushed forward and said in a deep voice: "Help him in."

A quarter of an hour later, Hong Qi woke up slowly in bed. He sat up suddenly and looked at Tang Ning, saying guiltily: "It was my subordinates who failed to protect the madam and Miss Tang..."

Although Tang Ning was anxious, he tried his best to remain calm on his face and said: "What happened? Please tell me slowly."

Hong Qi gulped down a cup of tea, then lowered his head and said: "We escorted the madam and Miss Tang to the Western Regions. Although we encountered many horse thieves along the way, they saw that we were outnumbered and did not dare to provoke us. But ten days ago, when we were preparing to return, we encountered tens of thousands of troops from Xiaowan..."

Listening to Hong Qi's description, Tang Ning's heart sank.

The reason why he summoned so many elite members of the Beggars' Sect to send them to the Western Regions was that he was worried that they would encounter some danger in the Western Regions. Two thousand fully armed Beggars' Sect disciples would not have any major problems unless they encountered a few large countries in the Western Regions with their troops coming out in full force.

And those few large countries would never start a war for a caravan with not much goods. Tang Ning thought he had made thorough preparations, but he still missed that one possibility.

Xiaowan's target was obviously not them. Tang Ning learned from Hong Qi that ten days ago, Xiaowan had dispatched tens of thousands of troops and had just conquered a medium-sized country in the Western Regions. On the way back, they happened to meet their team and mistook them for the remnants of this country. More than two thousand people were captured.

Hong Qi knew that they were far from being the opponent of Xiaowan's army, and there was no possibility of escape, so he immediately dispersed dozens of people to report back to Beijing. In the past ten days, he almost traveled without sleep, and only arrived in the capital today.

He got off the bed, knelt on one knee, and whispered: "This is all my fault, please punish me!"

"Get up." Tang Ning patted his shoulder and said: "You have tried your best, have a good rest, and leave the next thing to me."

When he walked out of the room, Tang Ning breathed a sigh of relief. Although the matter was difficult, it was not the worst.

The attitude of Xiaowan country towards prisoners was better than that of Chenchu, two countries of etiquette, but to exchange them from Xiaowan, it would require a transaction between countries.

There were some things that Tang Ning did not want Emperor Chen to know. If this matter was resolved by the court, it would only make things more complicated.

Tang Ning had planned everything, but because of this sudden incident, he had to change it.

Seeing his solemn expression, Su Mei walked forward and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

Tang Ning thought about it, looked at her and said: "Take Xiao Ru and Xiao Yi to Qiandi first."

Su Mei frowned and asked: "What about you?"

Tang Ning said: "My mother and the others had some problems in the Western Regions, I have to go to the Western Regions."

Su Mei said without hesitation: "I will go with you."

Tang Ning shook her head and said: "You are a saint, I will feel at ease if you stay in Qiandi. Don't worry, I will take the old beggar, Lao Zheng, and the fourth and eighth elders with me this time. Nothing will happen."

Su Mei thought about it, and a trace of helplessness appeared on her face. She said: "After returning to Qiandi, I will let several elders go to the Western Regions to meet you."

Tang Ning did not refuse. He didn't want to make too much noise when he went to the Western Regions this time. With Lao Zheng and the old beggar, plus several elders of the Wan Gu Sect, if they act carefully and don't go head-on with large countries in the Western Regions, they are enough to match an undefeated army.

The sudden change in the Western Regions affected the whole body, and Tang Ning's other plans had to be changed in time.

Originally, he planned to settle them in Qiandi first, and then go to Chu to pick up Li Tianlan. Now the trip to Chu had to be postponed, at least until he returned from the Western Regions.

He went back to the study and wrote a letter, and asked someone to send it to Chu, explaining to Li Tianlan the reason for the postponement of the agreement, and then came to Anyang Princess's Mansion again.

The matter in the Western Regions had to be dealt with as soon as possible, so that Tang Ning would not have time to take Zhao Man away.

At Anyang Princess's Mansion, Tang Ning just stepped into the gate and ran into Prince Fu and Princess Anyang who were walking towards him.

Before he could greet Prince Fu, Prince Fu snorted coldly and said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't come here?"

"Father, what are you talking about!" Princess Anyang glared at him, then looked at Tang Ning and said, "Come in and talk."

Prince Fu looked at the two people leaving and sighed leisurely.

In Princess Anyang's room, after hearing Tang Ning's words, she angrily said, "What, you're not going to take Xiao Man away?"

Tang Ning explained, "Something happened in the Western Regions. I have to go there first. After I deal with the things there, I will come back to pick her up."

"What could happen in the Western Regions..." Princess Anyang's voice fell, her expression suddenly became nervous, subconsciously grabbed his hand, and asked, "Is Shui'er in trouble?"

Tang Ning nodded and said, "They fell into Xiao Wan's hands, I'm going to rescue them."

Princess Anyang said, "How are you going to rescue them?"

Tang Ning said, "Don't worry, I have my own way."

Xiao Wan was an opponent that even Chen Guo had a headache for. Princess Anyang didn't know how Tang Ning could rescue Tang Shui from there, but seeing how confident he was, she couldn't help but feel reassured.

Then she realized that she was still holding Tang Ning's hand tightly and hurriedly let go, with an imperceptible blush appearing on her face.

"Xiao Man, please leave it to the princess." Tangning hugged her fists and said, "I'm leaving."

Seeing him leaving, Princess Anyang hurriedly chased after him, looked at his back, and said loudly: "You should be careful yourself too!"

Tangning waved her hand behind her and did not look back.

Princess Anyang watched his back disappear from sight, with deep worry in her eyes. After a moment, she said with some self-pity: "If I were in danger, would you be so nervous..."

…

Nourish the temple.

Since he stopped using Anshen Incense, Chen Huang's health has improved day by day. Although the recovery is a bit slow, he finally sees hope of living.

After the incident with Concubine Tang Hui, he no longer had the habit of using incense to sleep. Every step of the meals cooked in the imperial kitchen, from the selection of raw materials to cooking and serving, had to go through heavy inspections. Finally, after the eunuchs tested the poison, Only then can you eat.

Including the soup sent by Run Wang Zhao Yuan is no exception.

Chen Huang walked around the hall a few times as a habit. Feeling a little tired, he lay back on the bed and asked, "How is Man'er's illness?"

A smile appeared on Wei Jian's face and he said: "Back to Your Highness, the princess's health suddenly improved in the past two days, and the imperial doctor said there is nothing serious."

Emperor Chen shook his head and said, "No matter how much the imperial doctor tries to cure her, Tang Ning can go to the palace and talk to her for a few words, but I wonder if her illness is fake..."

Wei Jian smiled, but there was no interaction. Chen Huang thought of something and suddenly asked, "Where is Tangning, has she left?"

Wei Jian took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Tang left Beijing early yesterday morning..."

"So fast?" Emperor Chen frowned and said, "It seems that my position as Prime Minister of the Chen Kingdom is really not attractive at all in his eyes..."

…

Right Chancellor Tang Ning, although he is the prime minister of the current dynasty, he is a very special prime minister.

The Minister of Finance is responsible for important state affairs. As the head of a province, the prime minister is not the one who works hard, wakes up earlier than a chicken, and goes to bed later than a dog. However, he does not care much about court affairs, but has the thoughts to lead. While traveling with his family, what is even more incomprehensible is that His Majesty actually acquiesced to his actions.

Comparing people with others will lead to death, and goods will be thrown away. Ordinary officials will be fined half a month's salary if they are late for an moment. Right Prime Minister Tang Ning openly takes his family to play. His Majesty still loves him very much. I don't know how many people are in his heart. Such a sigh.

In Prince Huai's palace, Bai Jin looked at Prince Huai and said, "Tang Ning is leaving the capital. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you..."

King Huai looked into the distance, shook his head and said: "No, now is not the time..."