One City Spring Lane

Chapter 2
Chang'an, which is thousands of miles away, is a little closer to summer. The flowers have faded and the greenery is deep.Emperor Jiaxi, who was busy with everything, was always thinking about the affairs of Mocheng until he received a letter from Jimo Wubai.

The letter mentions that Mocheng seems to be indestructible on the surface, but in fact most of the officials are loyal to the late Jimo Yan, Shi Yu's status may not be secure, and he can win over the officials to try to...

Emperor Jiaxi was in a good mood after reading it, and his appetite increased again.

The summer in Mexico City is not so mild, it is ferocious, and the climate seems to change overnight. It feels chilly in the morning and evening, but the sun at noon is scorching hot.

With the heat came the busy trade, and more and more businessmen flocked here.The sky is high, the emperor is far away, there are no taboos, there are many people, and there are various tricks about Jimo Wubai coming here.

There is an inn opened by Huihe people in the city. It is called Shayi Bake, which means "staying in an inn" in Huihe dialect.Of all the inns in the city, this is where the most merchants settle down.

Central Plains merchants are no strangers to Jimo Wubai.He was young and promising, and he was on the rise. Back then, he was envious of many others when he was angry with horses in fresh clothes. Later, he suddenly resigned from office and went back to seclusion, and he made many people sigh.So they all talked and praised Taichang Shaoqing, thinking that he was enough to take over the old city lord's seat, but they really didn't understand why the old city lord had to let his adopted daughter take charge of Mo City.The most important thing is for the daughter's family to stay in the boudoir and find a good family.

Merchants from the Western Regions don't think so. They walk in Mo City all year round, and they feel the prestige of the old city lord the most. Since he chose this adopted daughter, he can't be wrong.What's more, the acting city lord relaxed the conditions of trade and gave them a lot of convenience a while ago, which is much easier to talk to than those stubborn men.

The businessmen on both sides bargained and discussed business, and incidentally argued about who was suitable to be the city lord, which was a joy.

Jimo Wubai took the time to sit in Shayi Bakri, changed into the most common Confucian shirt, listened to everyone's chattering discussions, and found it very interesting.

Some people said that the Ruoqiang Kingdom in the west had sent people to see Shi Yu after the death of the old city lord. They probably wanted to get married, but nothing happened in the end.After that, rumors of Shi Yu's ugly face spread in Ruoqiang country, and the rumor spread more and more widely.

Jimo Wubai shook his head, it must be Shi Yu's trick, she doesn't show up easily, how many people have seen her true face?

These innocuous rumors have been circulating for a while, but they are just conversations after dinner, and no one pays attention to them.

Until a monk named Feng Mojia came to Mocheng.

Feng Mojia is a monk from India, famous all over the Western Regions, because he is proficient in Sinology, he is also highly respected in Yu Kingdom.

This eminent monk suddenly appeared in Mo City recently, but he was not preaching the scriptures, but spreading prophecies everywhere, claiming that Mo City is destined to be governed by a woman, and if a man is the city lord, there may be serious troubles.

Influenced by the Western Regions, Mocheng is almost a Buddhist city. Most of the people believe in Buddhism. Even Shi Yu's name comes from the Buddhist language.Coupled with Feng Mojia's status in the hearts of the people of Mocheng, once these words were uttered, a single stone stirred up thousands of waves.

As for the male city lord, who else is more qualified than Jimo Wubai?
The people of Mocheng began to question Jimo Wubai in private, saying that the old city lord had never done half a filial piety when he was alive, but now he came to Mocheng to pretend to be filial, so there must be something for him.The eminent monk coming here to warn is not groundless, it must be for him...

How could such an eminent monk meddle in such nosy business?Someone must be behind the scenes to fuel the flames.

After Jimo Wubai heard the news, he glanced in the direction of Shi Yu's residence: "It seems that she was being polite when she gave me pepper earlier."

Just opening a gap with the officials of Mexico City and then coming out like this is as frustrating as a bucket of water splashing out the spark that was just about to ignite.

Jimo Wubai immediately rushed to the Yangguang Temple where the Mojia was placed, and after meeting this eminent monk for a while, he unexpectedly saw officers and soldiers coming out of the temple when he reached the gate of the temple.

"Du Quan, go and ask what happened."

Du Quan went away in response, and after inquiring around in the temple, he came back and said, "Shicheng Master was very angry when he learned that Feng Mojia was spreading rumors everywhere, and sent Ge Ben to take him in for questioning."

Jimo Wubai looked out, the Yangguang Temple is quite famous here, and there are many faithful men and women coming in and out every day.Today, Shi Yu kidnapped someone in public, on the surface it seems to be for him, but in fact it will only attract the suspicion of the people, and the rumors will become more widespread.

He put down the curtain: "Go back to the City Lord's Mansion and have a look."

Although Mo City is still a city of Yu State, in fact it has been in the hands of Jimo Yan for many years, and the official system is as strict as that of a country.

There is a meeting hall in the front yard of the city lord's mansion, where routine discussions are held every five days. During festivals or major events, and overseas negotiations, the city lord will also discuss with subordinate officials here. The standard is comparable to that of an emperor going to court.

Jimo Wubai had heard about this a little bit, and had always wanted to see this transgressive behavior, but today he finally had the chance, but he didn't think it was because of a rumor.

The guards led the way for him, entered the gate, climbed up the steps in the middle, and reached a high place, and then he arrived at the door of the meeting hall.

Jimo Wubai stepped in and saw Shi Yu was sitting at the head of the hall, dressed in plain clothes, still hadn't applied makeup, only a jade hairpin on his head for solemnity.

There are only a few officials standing below, scattered, it seems more like watching the excitement.In the middle there is a monk kneeling, wearing a brown robe, and his back looks like a young man.

There was no interrogation as expected, and the hall was very quiet, only the monk was speaking in a calm tone, his voice was not high, and if you didn't listen carefully, you wouldn't know what he was talking about.

Su Yuan quietly reminded Shi Yu, she raised her head and glanced at Mo Wubai who was at the door, then lowered her head and said to Feng Mojia: "You repeatedly said that Mo City should not have a male city lord, don't forget The old city lord is a resounding manly hero."

Feng Mojia shouted the Buddha's name: "The old Jimo city lord is a hero, needless to say, without him, would there be today's Mocheng? The poor monk said that today's Mocheng should not be ruled by men."

Shi Yu glanced at Jimo Wubai with a winking eye and Hanbo, but he scolded: "It's a bunch of nonsense!"

Jimo Wubai remained calm, a dozen pairs of eyes were staring at him, but he kept staring at the eminent monk, looked at him, walked closer and walked around him twice.

When Feng Mojia first saw a handsome man with red and swollen eyes, the astonishment flashed across his face.

That was way too much pepper used that day...

Jimo Wubai faced the red and swollen eye sockets, his eyes stayed on the top of his head for a moment, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth, he folded his palms together in a salute: "I have heard the name of the great master for a long time, and today I am lucky to meet you." .”

Everyone was baffled, which song did Master Shaoqing sing, and he was so happy to see him?

When Feng Mojia returned the gift, he also looked blank.

Jimo Wubai bent down and looked into his eyes: "Master, everyone praises you as an eminent monk, but I don't know where the basis for your predictions come from?"

Feng Mojia called out the Buddha's name: "Naturally, I came here to read ten thousand volumes of scriptures and serve the Buddhas of the Western Heaven."

"So that's the case, how many scriptures has the master read?"

Hearing this question, he, a monk, showed some complacency: "I came from the Western Regions and visited all countries because I have read all the scriptures and there is no more scriptures to read."

Hearing this, the officials on the side couldn't help showing admiration.

Jimo Wubai straightened up, frowned, and said, "I once read a "Chengyan Sutra", which is very old, obscure and profound, but the Dharma is profound. It's a pity that I only have to read the upper part, not the lower part. It is said that the world of mortals is disturbed, the Dharma comes out of the world, it is not hindered, and it is logical... But whether it is true or not has not been verified."

Feng Mojia called out the Buddha's name again, with a peaceful face: "Forgive me, the poor monk has read thousands of volumes of scriptures, and I can't remember them clearly at the moment, but the Buddhist scriptures all emphasize unintentional resignation, presumably the truth is correct."

Jimo Wubai looked puzzled: "Since the Dharma is out of the world and is not hindered, why did the master jump into this world of mortals? Hey, this doesn't make sense, I'm sorry I can't believe it."

Feng Mojia raised his eyes: "The benefactor thinks that the poor monk's actions are not in line with Buddhist principles?"

"Exactly." Jimo Wubai cupped his hands: "If the master does not give up, please argue!"

Surrounded by murmurs, Shi Yu couldn't help but look at Jimo Wubai with admiration, he actually asked to debate the Dharma with an eminent monk?
Feng Mojia's eyes moved slightly, as if he was thinking.Jimo Wubai didn't give him a chance to refuse, he said to Shi Yu directly: "I also ask Miss Shi to be a witness, I want to argue with the master in public, if I can refute his words, then the rumor will be self-defeating."

Feng Mojia didn't know his identity until now, he didn't panic or panic, but he defended his words very much, immediately said: "Since this is the case, the poor monk is making a fool of himself, so he will argue with the benefactor to prove that the poor monk is not lying. "

Shi Yu didn't know Jimo Wubai's intentions, but seeing that the two had already agreed, he had no choice but to get up and said, "That's fine, both of you, please go ahead."

Jimo Wubai turned his head and hooked his fingers at Du Quan, whispering: "Pick it in the most lively place in Mo City."

It was the first time that Shaybak was filled with so many officials and guards, not to mention an eminent monk also came.

The shopkeeper huddled in the backyard and whispered to the waiter in Huihe dialect, until he was forcibly taken out by the guards, and he was shocked.When he walked to the lobby, he was relieved when he saw that all the original guests were seated properly and no one was driven away.

But after a while, desks were set up in the center of the lobby, a screen was erected on the left, and seats were set up behind, all neat and tidy.

Jimo Wubai walked in first, bowing his hands to the spectators who didn't know why: "At present, the Taichang Shaoqing Jimo Wubai had a disagreement with Master Feng Mojia because of a copy of the "Chengyan Sutra". Debate on the mysteries of this scripture, and I invite all of you to testify.”

Everyone was extremely surprised, the person in front of him raised his eyebrows with spirit, his eyes were as bright as stars, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised in a smile.Plain clothes with wide sleeves, slender body, gentle and elegant when modest, handsome and majestic when straight.If he hadn't reported his family background, no one would believe that this is the rumored Taichang Shaoqing who harbors evil intentions!

Of course, it's thanks to Du Quan taking care of Master Shaoqing's face, he used ice cubes to put ice on his eyes all the way here, although there is still some redness at this time, the swelling has subsided, and he still looks pretty.

After Jimo Wubai finished speaking, he asked Feng Mojia to take his seat, everyone was enthusiastic and discussed continuously, no one cared that Daicheng Lord Shi Yu had gone to sit behind the screen with several officials.

I don't know who spread the news, and people from outside kept pouring into the inn.The shopkeeper regained his energy, ordered the staff to buy more tables and chairs, greeted the guests, and was extremely busy.

Gradually, more and more people watched, and the door was blocked.The guards were all squeezed in and could only form a circle.

Du Quan burned incense and served tea, Jimo Wubai gathered his clothes and knelt down, and spoke first: "As I said before, I believe that the Buddhist teachings in the "Chengyan Sutra" are not hindered by the world of mortals, and the master should not set foot in the world of mortals. Things."

Feng Mojia shook his head, twirling the Buddha beads with both hands: "The Buddha Dharma came out of the world, but it is universal to the world. If it is for the people's livelihood, the Buddha should also go into the world."

Jimo Wubai smiled lightly: "The three brothers Analu, Bati, and Sheguangduo became monks and practiced meditation together, but they had no dispute with each other or the world, so they were praised by the Buddha for being one-hearted and one-virtuous. After that, the Buddha often used this The deeds of the three people teach the world, why didn't the master listen to the Buddha's teaching?"

Feng Mojia closed his eyes slightly: "Amitabha, there is an old woman in Sravasti who sweeps the streets, her clothes are dirty, and she is despised by others, but the Buddha asked her to come to listen to the Dharma. Someone asked the Buddha why he should be with dirty people? The Buddha said How can the dirt be washed away without being in contact with the dirt? Similarly, if the poor monk does not enter the world of mortals, how can he be saved from the world of mortals? How can this be fighting in the world of mortals?"

Jimo Wubai said again: "Someone in Luoyuezhi City saw the father and son working in the field. Suddenly a poisonous snake came and bit the son to death, but the father ignored him, as usual. The man was frightened and angry. He asked the Buddha for advice. The Buddha replied Said: Birth, old age, sickness, death and all things in the world have laws to follow. They come and go according to the conditions. The thing in Mocheng is also the same. The master can understand the principle of the Buddha's suffering and the destruction of Tao, but he also suffers from greed, hatred and ignorance like ordinary people in the world. Three disturbances, if it wasn't for this, how could they interfere in Mo City's affairs?"

"Buddha's practice of Taoism is all about personal experience and setting foot in the world. All people in the world are equal. The Buddha doesn't care about common things, but the Buddha saves all living beings..."

The sandalwood incense is curling up, and there is silence everywhere, only the two of them argue and answer.

Probably because of the special identities of the two of them today, these truths that I have heard so many times have made everyone fascinated.Experts don't look at the doorway, and laymen just join in the fun, which is actually very interesting.

The time of half a stick of incense passed quickly, one person quoted the scriptures, and the other remained as still as a mountain.It was only gradually that everyone discovered that Jimo Wubai's words remained unabated, while Feng Mojia's words became less and less.

"A devout believer encountered a flood and prayed for the blessing of the Buddha. After a while, someone came by boat. Unexpectedly, he refused the other party's offer of rescue, claiming that the Buddha would save him. Soon the water rose to his waist. The believer was anxious and prayed to the Buddha again. At this time, another boat came, but he refused again, and said that the Buddha would save him. In the end, the water rose to his chest, and the believers continued to pray, but they began to complain in their hearts that the Buddha would not save him. How does the master judge this?"

Feng Mojia frowned slightly, paused for a long time before saying: "The Buddha said that all living beings are Buddhas, so everyone can save themselves. Those who help themselves, God helps them."

Jimo Wubai smiled brightly: "That's right, since everyone can save themselves, why bother Master to intervene?"

"..."

Su Yuan behind the screen whispered to Shi Yu in surprise: "Unexpectedly, Master Shaoqing can really make Master Feng Mojia speechless."

Shi Yu shook his head: "He set up a good game from the beginning, Feng Mojia was misled by him."

At this moment, Jimo Wubai who was outside the screen got up and stood up, his body was like a jade tree, and his voice was like a jade stone: "The twelve Buddhist scriptures are as vast as a sea of ​​smoke, and any one of them can teach the world to follow the world without any hindrance. The master claims to have read tens of thousands of scriptures, but he still doesn’t understand the principle of ‘no wisdom and no gain, because there is no gain’, and now every word and every sentence is contrary to the Chengyan Sutra, do you want to say that the Buddhist scriptures are wrong?”

"This..." Feng Mojia's face changed slightly, and the hand holding the Buddhist beads could not help but hang down, but he quickly said: "What about the lower part of the "Chengyan Sutra" may not be as Jimo benefactor thought As for the details, I will wait for the poor monk to read the scriptures and answer questions for the benefactor."

"Thank you, Master, but there's no need." Jimo Wubai smiled, his eyes were clear and handsome, but he looked a little bit unkindly: "Because there is no "Chengyan Sutra" in this world, it was made up by me."

"..." Feng Mojia's face changed suddenly, and there was an uproar everywhere, even the officials behind the screen were so shocked that they couldn't sit still.

Jimo Wubai unfolded his folding fan and smiled calmly: "The master claims to have read thousands of volumes of scriptures, why can't he even distinguish a fake scripture, and even argue with me until now?" He took a step closer, his eyes turned cold , "And why, even the ring scar on the top of the head is still new?"

Feng Mojia's originally peaceful eyes suddenly became flustered, he looked left and right, suddenly jumped up and ran out.

Du Quan was the first to recall it, and shouted: "It turns out that he is a liar pretending to be an eminent monk, arrest him!"

The guards moved out together, and "Feng Mojia" was surrounded and knocked down, struggling constantly, without the slightest posture of an eminent monk.

The sudden change caused the people present to be shocked, and the inn exploded.

The governor of Mocheng came forward in time and ordered the guards to take the fake monk to the prison, which stabilized the chaotic scene.During this period, he was constantly moved: "It's really unexpected. This person has kind facial features, temperament and demeanor, and his dialectical Buddhist principles are so clear that even I, who has visited eminent monks all over the world, have no doubts."

Obviously, not one person had this idea, and many businessmen present also nodded in agreement.

Jimo Wubai sneered: "If you want to investigate carefully, how can you be deceived by him?"

It is Shi Yu's order to arrest someone, and Ge Ben is her confidant who has been hand-picked by her hand. Naturally, he has to take the responsibility, go out and hand over to Jimo Wubai and say: "When the official arrested him, he failed to verify his identity. This matter is the official's responsibility." oversight."

Shi Yu's voice came softly from behind the screen: "You can't say that. This person has his identity certificate and customs clearance documents, and he may not be able to find out after careful inspection. He still has no white eyes."

Suddenly a young woman's voice sounded, and she directly called Sir Shaoqing's name, either a superior or an elder, and everyone present immediately understood who this person was.

It is really surprising that all the parties involved in the rumors are here.

Jimo Wubai was noncommittal, looked around at the business people, and said in a loud voice: "These rumors are spreading, and you must have decided that it is me. However, who should take the position of the city lord of Mo City depends entirely on the court, is it just a few gossips?" Can you make a decision?" He glanced at the screen intentionally or unintentionally, "So some people don't need to bother driving me out of Mocheng."

The last sentence was directed at Shi Yu, not to mention the officials, even the common people heard it.

Most of the officials present supported Shi Yu, and they couldn't help showing anger.The governor was shrewd enough, when he saw something was wrong, he quickly dragged the shopkeeper and ordered him to drive all the guests out.

The inn was quickly emptied, leaving only the official family members, and the shopkeeper dragged the staff to hide in the backyard, never daring to come out again.

Behind the screen, Shi Yu pointed her fingers at her knees and smiled lightly: "I'm so careless, you and my dear relative, who in Mocheng would dare to drive you away?"

Jimo Wubai took a step towards the screen: "Whoever will benefit the most after driving me away will dare."

"But I think that you may not be able to make anyone lose anything here."

"..."

Seeing that something was wrong, the governor hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Please rest assured, the city lord and Mr. Shaoqing, the lower officials will interrogate them as soon as possible, and we must find out who is behind the scenes."

Jimo Wubai raised his hand: "Don't bother the governor, please ask Miss Shi to hand this person over to me for interrogation."

Shi Yu got up and walked out from behind the screen, and pressed his arm with a smile: "How can you let my nephew be troubled?"

Jimo Wubai withdrew his arm calmly: "If I hand it over to someone else, I'm afraid they will cover up the mastermind behind the scenes."

After thinking about it for a while, Shi Yu finally nodded: "That's fine, I will leave this person to you for interrogation, but I will supervise from the sidelines. Together, you and my aunt and nephew will surely find out the mastermind as soon as possible."

Jimo Wubai's complexion sank, he walked out with a flick of his sleeves.

The atmosphere was really embarrassing, the governor wiped the sweat from his forehead, stepped forward and said to Shi Yu, "Your Excellency Shaoqing has always been gentle in dealing with things, maybe he was angry with the city lord because he was angry with the fake monk today. Don't take it to heart."

Shi Yu looked calm and undisturbed: "If you're not angry, why would I care about this junior?"

"Yes yes yes..." The governor laughed along, waiting for her to go back home.

Ge Ben personally led the guards to escort him, straddled the horse and drove slowly, and whispered to Shi Yu through the curtain: "Master Shaoqing is a bit too domineering today, what is the plan of the acting city lord?"

The car was silent for a long time before the voice of Shi Yu came out: "Those who can turn the world around in adversity are sensitive; those who can brazenly confront the puzzle are courageous; those who can lay the groundwork at the moment and recruit later are conspiracy. Today A small matter, even if Mo Wubai is resourceful and resourceful, it is no wonder that the emperor relies on him so much."

Ge Ben was a little disdainful: "He put the responsibility on the acting city lord in front of the whole city today, and you still praise him? Min and Yong's subordinates will recognize him, how do you know that he is ready to move? I I only saw that he was furious, and all his anger was directed at you, the city lord!"

Shi Yu laughed: "During the time he came to Mocheng, have you ever seen him get angry? For the past few days, he has been calling me 'Miss Shi' strangely, neither admitting that I am the lord of the city, nor that I am a relative. Criticizing me in public today is nothing more than taking the opportunity to turn against me, so as to completely draw a line with me, so that it will be more difficult for me to be accepted by the Jimo people. Isn’t this a paved way?”

As a soldier, Ge Ben was speechless for a moment.

Suyuan listened in the car for a long time, and couldn't help being curious, she interjected, relying on her teacher's favor, "City Lord, who ordered that monk?"

Shi Yu sneered: "I was thinking about it before, but now it seems that Jimo Wubai must have provoked something intentionally and then blamed me."

"Ah? But Master Shaoqing doesn't look like that kind of person."

Shi Yu raised her eyebrows: "Why, he looks like a good guy?"

Su Yuan said weakly: "The servant only knows that he looks like the old city lord..."

"……forget it."

The wind of the rumors is changing as soon as it is said, and now it is spreading in the city that the generation of the city lord is creating public opinion in order to keep his status, and wants to drive the kind Taichang Shaoqing out of Mocheng.

The people of Jimo tribe also heard about this matter, they were walking around with Shi Yu before, but now they really seem to have no contact with each other.

Mocheng in midsummer is still windy and cool after nightfall.The study room of the City Lord's Mansion was brightly lit, Shi Yu ordered Su Yuan to guard the door, and secretly summoned several confidants.

"Jimo Wubai is an incomparable talent, if you can use it for me, it would be great." Shi Yu gestured for several officials to sit down, with a gentle smile: "I don't know how things are going for you?"

The few people in the seat looked at each other, and finally Chang Shi cupped his hands and said: "Returning to the city lord, the officials have tried it, it is too often that Shaoqing will not accept the soft and hard."

The smile on Shi Yu's face faded away, thinking of Jimo Wubai, he felt that he was full of flaws, but if he really wanted to investigate carefully, he had no flaws.Not greedy for money, not lustful, no way to start.

The justice next to Chang Shi cupped his hands and said, "According to the officials, this person must be a person with the same name and profit, otherwise, how could he be willing to be the emperor's eagle dog?"

Shi Yu paused, then turned to ask Ge Ben: "How about the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Ge Ben cupped his hands: "The city lord of the Hui Dynasty, his subordinates sent people to visit Chang'an and Runzhou, and they all said that Jimo Wubai was indifferent to fame and fortune and focused on mountains and rivers, so he resigned and went back to seclusion."

Shi Yu frowned and said: "The justice is wrong, he is just a person who is indifferent to fame and fortune."

Judiciary: "The acting city lord is wise."

"City Lord."

Su Yuan's voice suddenly sounded outside the door, Shi Yu signaled everyone to be silent and called her in.

"what happened?"

"Taichang Shaoqing sent someone to invite you, saying that he is going to interrogate that fake monk now."

Ge Ben was furious on the spot: "He really can't let go!"

Shi Yu's heart was moved when he heard the words, logically speaking, since Jimo Wubai is a person who is indifferent to fame and fortune, he can just perfunctorily deal with Mocheng, and then leave it to others to stay out of the matter and continue to be his Qingdu Shanshuilang.Based on the relationship between him and the emperor, the emperor would not do anything to him.Why did he squeeze her out at every turn?So hard work, is it really just because he is following orders?

She gathered herself together, and said to the people present: "Everyone, go back, what I said here tonight will be revealed here, and it must not be spread."

Several people said yes, got up and said goodbye.

Ge Ben took a step back, and said to Shi Yu in a low voice: "Since the city lord can't win over, why not..." He slowly raised his hand and swung his palm across.

Shi Yu lowered her eyes and concentrated on buttoning her cloak, and said casually: "At any time, killing people is the next best thing to do, otherwise why doesn't Emperor Jiaxi just get rid of me?"

In the dead of night, the prison of the Mocheng government office suddenly became busy, and the guards were all guarding the entrance of the prison with lights.

"Boss, who wants to come?" A jailer asked the cell boss in a low voice.

"I heard that Taichang Shaoqing is coming to interrogate the prisoner." The prison chief answered him in a low voice while raising a lamp to look around.

From far to near, the two rows of guards arrived first, followed by the Lord, accompanied by the officials on duty.

Since the fake monk incident, it was the first time that Taichang Shaoqing and Daicheng Lord appeared together.

"Stay here, Master Shaoqing and I can go in." Shi Yu ordered, and walked in first.

The prison has been prepared, and the only way to pass is a narrow passage. Fortunately, due to the climate, it is not humid.In order not to disturb the two, the prisoners in the cells on both sides were transferred away, and there were torches along the way to illuminate the hall.

The two walked in one after the other, neither talking to anyone.

Soon, he saw the innermost cell, the curled up figure of a fake monk huddled in the corner, with a shiny bald head, it was hard to admit his mistake.

"He's not kind-hearted now." Jimo Wubai sneered, and was about to go ahead of Shi Yu, but Shi Yu grabbed his wrist.

Jimo Wubai was puzzled, when he turned around, Shi Yu had already pressed on his chest.He was taken aback, and wanted to raise his hand to block, but Shi Yu took a step closer.The man and the woman couldn't get close, so he could only dodge to the side, Shi Yu almost pressed his whole body against his body until he was forced to push his back against the wall.

"I heard that Taichang Shaoqing is both civil and military. He really has practiced it. He is worthy of being a member of the Jimo family."

They were about to stick together almost as soon as they moved, Jimo Wubai could only lift his chin and lower his eyes, his body was a little stiff: "Why, Miss Shi wants to try my martial arts here?"

Next to it was a beeping torch, and the firelight was reflected in Shi Yu's eyes, shining brightly: "I don't know martial arts."

She raised her wrist lightly, and the sleeves slid down, revealing a white and tender arm.His finger stroked along Jimo Wubai's chest and collar a few times, then he poked it in suddenly, until he touched his waist, and when Jimo Wubai frowned, he pulled it out quickly, and let out a crisp laugh.

"Nephew, don't panic, Auntie is just using this method to take out your things."

She straightened up, raised the dagger in her hand and shook it: "My nephew is carrying this thing, is he trying to kill someone? So you really are calling for a thief?"

"It's just something for self-defense, maybe it can be used to prevent him from being silenced." Jimo Wubai deliberately emphasized the word "quilt", straightened his clothes, and returned to normal: "You even know what I'm wearing , There are so many eyes and ears."

Shi Yu is indeed very clear, usually he can turn a blind eye and close his eyes, but at this moment there is no guard by his side, and the two of them have a rift again, so naturally they have to be on guard.She put the dagger in her sleeve, raised her hand to ask him to go first, and said with a smile: "You are a guest with the elders, and you must abide by the rules of the elders."

Jimo Wubai raised his hand and tucked his collar tightly, his eyes were ambiguous: "It turns out that this is the rule of the elders! You can't even know what the juniors are wearing?"

Shi Yu smiled charmingly, and did not retreat or evade, but posted further: "It is clear, but unfortunately this is not a place for you and my aunt and nephew to discuss these things, otherwise it would be bad if it spread."

Her brows and eyes are startled, and she is close in front of her eyes.Jimo Wubai was stunned for a moment, then laughed, while walking forward, he shook his head and said, "It's a good thing you're not a man."

The creaking sound of the cell door opening and closing sounded very loud at night, but the fake monk remained motionless, huddled in the corner like a clay sculpture.

Shi Yu walked up to him and cut straight to the point: "My officials verified that you came with a caravan from the Western Regions a few days ago and placed orders at the Yangon Temple. Since then, you have been walking around the city all day, spreading rumors. Other people in Mocheng have contacted it, it seems that this is the purpose of your coming here. Tell me, who are you and where are you from?"

The fake monk snorted and lay down on the ground with his back to her.

Shi Yu glanced at Jimo Wubai: "He is so rude to me, he must be submissive to you."

Jimo Wubai heard what she meant and didn't make a distinction, strode over, but before he opened his mouth, the fake monk got up and hid in the farthest corner and fell asleep, still turning his back to the two of them , There is a posture of not speaking.

Jimo Wubai folded his arms and smiled: "It's a good thing you didn't throw away the dagger just now."

Shi Yu reached into his sleeve: "Okay, then I will slash him dozens of times myself, so as not to be suspected of having anything to do with him."

When the fake monk heard the words, he suddenly sat up and said: "Those who want to use punishment to force a confession will inevitably become torture."

"Yo, didn't you just open your mouth?" Jimo Wubai strode over, grabbed the fake monk by the collar and dragged him to the cell door.

The firelight outside reflected on the face of the fake monk, sweat was all over his face, and it was full of black stains.He rubbed it hard with his fingers, and a piece of fair skin appeared on the fake monk's face.

"It turns out that even your face was wiped out. It looks like you are from the Central Plains. Tell me, who is your name, and who is behind your orders?"

Shi Yu also followed, leaning against the prison door and looking at the two.

The fake monk casually wiped his face with his sleeve, and sure enough, the facial features of the people from the Central Plains were exposed, and they were quite delicate.Probably because he thought the monk's robes were sloppy, he rolled up his clothes and buttoned them around his waist, and sat up straight: "My surname is Xing, my name is Yue, and I'm from Xingyuan Mansion."

Jimo Wubai suddenly lost all smiles.

After waiting for a long time without waiting for the next sentence, Shi Yu couldn't help but said: "And then?"

Jimo Wubai sighed: "There is no more."

"Why?"

"Because Xing Yuan Mansion Xing Yue is a well-known liar in the world, as long as he pays, he will cheat for others."

Shi Yu was puzzled: "Then ask who paid him."

Jimo Wubai shook his head: "Xing Yue is just good at disguising, but he is not shrewd. The one who collects money is his wife. He just needs to deceive people according to his wife's wishes, so he doesn't know who the client is at all."

Mocheng is already a place where anecdotes gather, but it is the first time Shi Yu has heard of such a couple in the world.

"...Are we going to arrest his wife?"

Xing Yue spread his hands: "If you can catch her, please let me know, I am also looking for her."

Jimo Wubai looked at him condescendingly: "Mr. Xing is also a person who has read a lot of poetry and books, but now he is famous all over the world for his deception. Is this what a man should do?"

Xing Yue grinned: "It's just a few tongue-in-cheek words, which are harmless. If you really convict me because of this, Sir Shaoqing and the acting city lord will be too intolerant."

Shi Yu laughed out loud, and said softly, "I'm a girl, and I'm really immodest. Since you are a habitual offender, then don't even think about going out."

Xing Yue's face fell down.

Shi Yu ignored him, took a look at Jimo Wubai, and left the cell.

Jimo Wubai followed, and she mocked with a smile: "It's very good, it's clean enough, you can't even ask, this trip is a waste of time. Auntie, I don't even know who Xing Yue is, really. Frame the blame."

Jimo Wubai was meditating all the way, silent.Shi Yu only said that he had nothing to say, and was very happy.

On the second day, Mo City was busy with government affairs, and Shi Yu had no time to be distracted. In the afternoon, he learned from Su Yuan that Jimo Wubai had mentioned Xing Yue to go for a parade in the city.

"Why, he wants the people of Mo City to see that he is not easy to mess with?" Shi Yu smiled with great interest while holding a cup of tea.

Su Yuan said: "Probably so, which man would lose face, let alone an official from the capital like Master Shaoqing."

Shi Yu pouted, noncommittal.

"Report to the city lord!" As soon as he finished speaking, a guard rushed in from the door, knelt down and clasped his fists, with an eager expression on his face: "Master Shaoqing ignored the persuasion and released the prisoner from the city."

"What? Didn't you say you were going to parade?"

"Originally, he was going to parade, but for no reason, Master Shaoqing suddenly changed his mind and let him go on the way."

Shi Yu put down the teacup heavily, yesterday he said in front of him that he would not let Xing Yue go, but he slapped him today, how can he not be angry!
Su Yuan didn't dare to make a sound, and the guards didn't dare to move either.

After being silent for a long time, Shi Yu's eyes moved suddenly, and he ordered the guards: "Order the governor, tell him to lead someone to take down Jimo Wubai immediately!"

The guards led away, and she ordered Suyuan to change her clothes, and she was about to go out immediately.

Su Yuan asked suspiciously: "Where is the city lord going?"

"Go and find my eldest nephew."

"Didn't you send the governor to get him?"

Shi Yu smiled and took the veil she handed over: "I'm here to save him."

The sun is weaker in the afternoon, which is a good time to do business, and the streets are full of people.

Taichang Shaoqing straddled a steed and passed by in the street. Wearing a scarlet round-necked official uniform, his face became more and more handsome, attracting people to watch.

A group of soldiers following him looked a little uneasy.

The prisoner was released just now, and he didn't know what the city lord would do with him, but he was able to rush back leisurely. The soldiers looked at each other, wanting to cry but not crying.

Not far away, a group of soldiers rushed to the front, dispersed the crowd, cleared the way, and arrived in front of them in an instant.

The Inspector of Mocheng came on horseback, "Master Shaoqing is very polite."

Jimo Wubai raised his hand in return: "Why is the governor here?"

The governor didn't answer, he waved his hand, and the soldiers rushed up behind him, surrounded Jimo Wubai, facing each other with their swords.

"Your Excellency released the prisoner privately, which violated the law, and he will be escorted immediately pending trial."

The soldiers behind Jimo Wubai were so frightened that they knelt down and pleaded guilty on the spot.He slowly got off his horse and said with a smile: "It's just a few words of nonsense, letting him go is also giving him a chance to reform himself."

The governor has always been wise and safe, and he didn't want to be this bad guy in his heart, so he cupped his hands with a smirk and said, "I have offended Mr. Shaoqing, and I have the responsibility, I hope the sea will be tolerant."

Jimo Wubai sighed, nodded, and let his soldiers put him in shackles.

Just as he was about to lead the people forward, two fast horses came from a distance, and they reined in when they came all the way to the front, and Ge Ben was the leader.The governor took a closer look, Shi Yu was following closely behind, and hurriedly saluted.

Shi Yu beat the horse and took a step closer: "Let him go."

The governor is unknown, so this is not your order.

Just as he was about to ask a question, Ge Ben said loudly: "You mustn't do it, the city lord! Sir Shaoqing violated the law, so he should be dealt with according to the law. How can you let him go in full view!"

"Uh..." As the governor was about to speak, he met Ge Ben's eyes suddenly, shuddered, and understood immediately, and then turned around again when he reached the tip of his tongue: "What Ge, Captain Ge said is very true, the state-owned According to the law of the country, Lord Shaoqing has also pleaded guilty, how can he let him go?"

Damn, I didn't want to be a bad person, but this forced him to play a bad face!The governor complained incessantly, who would want to offend the famous man in front of His Majesty!

Shi Yu's expression was unclear under the veil, but looking at Jimo Wubai's eyes was full of love, his tone was gentle, and his words were sincere: "The prisoner cheated and spread rumors, which damaged Wubai's reputation. He doesn't care about it, so why should we pursue it?" ?”

Ge Ben snorted coldly: "Of course he doesn't care about it. Maybe he planned it all by himself. Now that he is released, no one will find out about his tricks again!"

"Shut up!" Shi Yu shouted at him, got off the horse, walked up to Jimo Wubai, and personally released him from the shackles.

The governor had to work hard to perform: "No, City Lord, this is against the law of the country!"

Shi Yu raised his hand to interrupt him: "The governor doesn't need to say too much, I will take all the responsibility."

Ge Ben hurriedly said: "The city lord has already suffered infamy, how can he take responsibility again?"

Shi Yu said in a clear voice: "Wu Bai was criticized by others in Mo City. It was me, the acting city lord, who failed in his duty. It is understandable for him to blame me. Don't involve other things in today's matter. Let him go first. I believe he also has difficulties."

After speaking, she brought her own horse over, and handed the reins to Jimo Wubai: "Wubai ride my horse back home, and the rest will be handled by my aunt."

The people around were watching and whispering constantly.

Accepting it is tantamount to accepting her overture, and the two reconcile as before.Tangtang Taichang Shaoqing, if he refused, it would be too petty, not to mention so many people still watching.

Jimo Wubai looked at Shi Yu with a moved face, moved a little closer, but squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Ms. Shi's singing in this play is really good."

"To each other." Shi Yu smiled sweetly, and sent the reins to him again.

The people in the frontier are unrestrained, they applauded on the spot when they saw this move.

Jimo Wubai could only reach out to pick it up, but just as his fingers were about to touch it, suddenly there was a sound of breaking wind.With sharp eyes and quick hands, he pushed Shi Yu, and he leaned back, a whip has been thrown from between the two of them, and it landed on the stone road, making a loud beating sound.

"Who is presumptuous!" Ge Ben stood in front of Shi Yu.

At the end of the whip is a slender hand. The owner of the hand is a young woman with narrow sleeves and a mustache. Her complexion is darker, but her facial features are very delicate, but her face is too serious.

She was riding a black horse, and she had sneaked into the back of the soldiers at some point, without looking at Ge Ben, she fixed her eyes on Jimo Wubai: "Lord Jimo, I haven't seen you for many years."

Jimo Wubai twitched the corners of his mouth: "Yes, hehe..."

The soldiers surrounded it, and Ge Ben drew out his saber: "Who is here? How dare you act presumptuously in front of the city lord!"

Only then did the woman look at Shi Yu, looked her up and down, dismounted from her horse and clasped her fists in salute: "Little girl, Qiao Yueling, her brother is Qiao Dingye, the guardian of Anxi. I was rude just now, please take care of me on behalf of the city lord."

"Are you just being rude!" Ge Ben asked angrily, but was stopped by Shi Yu.

"It turned out to be Qiao Dadu's sister-in-law. I don't know why she came to Mocheng?"

"I have some things to see Daicheng Lord and Taichang Shaoqing." Qiao Yueling glanced at Jimo Wubai again as she spoke. For some reason, her face was full of contempt.

Shi Yu glanced at the two of them, and said nonchalantly: "Then please go to the mansion to discuss in detail."

Qiao Yueling arched her hands, got on the horse, saw that Jimo Wubai had already got on the horse and was about to leave, and said with a sneer, "Why, Master Jimo ran away when he saw me, are you so afraid of me?"

"Miss Qiao's reputation spreads far and wide, I am ashamed of myself." Jimo Wubai said in a perfunctory tone.

Qiao Yueling's face was cold: "As expected, every year is not as good as every year. No wonder you resigned in despair. How can a person like you have the nerve to come out again?"

"..." Jimo Wubai swallowed back the words on his lips, shook his head, probably thinking that she was unreasonable, whipped his horse, and went back to the city lord's mansion first.

Qiao Yueling didn't intend to let him go, seeing him walking away, she hurriedly patted her horse and chased after him.

Shi Yu, who was left behind, watched the two go away, silent.

Back at the mansion, Suyuan immediately trotted to Shi Yu to report, saying that Miss Qiao had been fighting with Master Shaoqing since she entered the mansion, either by force or verbally, and she tried her best to attack and ridicule her. He looks down on him, probably still fighting at the moment.

After finishing speaking, Suyuan concluded: "Master Shaoqing has been avoiding her, but she is aggressive and just refuses to let him go. Presumably, the two of you have a grudge."

"If that's the case, it's a good thing."

The younger sister of the dignified Anxi Dahu has a feud with her opponent, which is really good.Shi Yu took off her veil with a smile, and was not in a hurry to see her anymore, so she just let it go.

If the prisoner is let go, at least he will have a better life.Shi Yu ordered the portraits to be sent to various places, and the whole city searched for Xing Yue, and then stayed in the study and devoted himself to processing the memorials sent by the surrounding towns.

While he was busy, Jimo Wubai suddenly rushed in from the door.

Shi Yu has never seen such a loss of composure from the personable Taichang Shaoqing, Shi Yu pretended to be surprised and said, "What's wrong with my nephew?"

Jimo Wubai looked a little unnatural: "Well... let me discuss Xing Yue's matter with you."

Shi Yu put down her pen: "Seeing you running so fast, I have to listen carefully."

Jimo Wubai closed the door behind him, walked up to her and knelt down and sat down: "Xing Yue's bluffing and deception is well planned. He is from the Central Plains, but he deliberately entered Mocheng through the Western Regions, and there is a customs clearance certificate. Such a detailed plan, I will doubt the master's plan. There is nothing wrong with the girl, right?"

Shi Yu nodded.

"But during the interrogation that day, Miss Shi knew nothing about Xing Yue. Afterwards, I went back and interrogated Xing Yue again..."

"Nephew," Shi Yu interrupted him, although he was smiling, but his face was very cold: "Didn't I say that you and I interrogated the prisoner together? Why did you interrogate him alone later?"

Jimo Wubai smiled: "It is precisely because of this interrogation that I made up my mind to let him go, because I think there is someone else behind the scenes."

"Anyone else?"

"Yes, it seems that Ruoqiang is the most suspicious at the moment. After all, Xing Yue entered Mocheng from Ruoqiang. The purpose is to stir up disputes between you and me and profit from it."

"If that's the case, nephew, you are the one who cooperates with them the most." Shi Yu sneered, picked up a pen and continued to concentrate on business.Ruoqiang has been thinking about Mocheng, she is not surprised by this.

Jimo Wubai smiled and said nothing, he picked up a scroll on the table, unfolded it for admiration and put it back for a while, then took a pen and dipped it in ink, and began to draw his own fan.

Shi Yu looked up at him from a pile of paperwork, and a few rays of setting sun cast out the window, partially covered by a tall poplar, and fell mottled on him.

Gao Guan plain clothes, drooping eyebrows and narrowing eyes, long and peaceful eyelashes when drawing.Such a gentleman as a bandit is the Taichang Shaoqing whom Changan praises so much, but it would be too strange to appear in front of her.

This guy has never taken the initiative to find him, and he never stays longer every time we meet. Did he take the wrong medicine today?
She didn't ask, and Jimo Wubai didn't say anything, just sat like this, and didn't intend to leave for a long time.

Shi Yu watched the changes quietly, took a sip of herbal tea, and continued with her own business.

Unknowingly, half an hour later, Suyuan came in to serve tea, opened the door and saw Taichang Shaoqing sitting upright opposite her master, almost spilled the tea in surprise.

"Master Shaoqing is here. Miss Qiao has been looking for you for a long time!"

After she yelled like this, Shi Yu realized that he was hiding from others, thanks to his relaxed appearance.

"Where did you offend Ms. Qiao?" She dipped her ink and asked as lightly as possible.

Jimo Wubai stopped writing and blew on the fan: "It's nothing, I just read his brother's book back then."

"So that's how it is..." Shi Yu pursed her lips and smiled lightly, and winked at Suyuan, who understood, put down the tea and went out.

But after a while, Qiao Yueling's voice suddenly sounded at the door: "Major Daicheng see me?"

Jimo Wubai, who was still leisurely and calm a moment ago, suddenly raised his head, got up and walked towards the window.

Shi Yu grabbed his sleeve: "Hey, what are you doing, nephew? The door is over there!"

Jimo Wubai turned to look at her: "Do you have a place to hide here?"

Shi Yu smiled like a flower: "Yes, just call me aunt, and I will help you."

Jimo Wubai frowned tightly, and shook his head, "Not good." He suddenly approached: "How about this, I'll call you aunt twice, and you can help me change my place."

The guest rooms of the City Lord's Mansion are all in the southwest corner, and there are several quiet courtyards with good views, where the Jimo people were placed.Qiao Yueling was a female guest. In order to avoid suspicion, she lived in the corner of the courtyard, but it was still too close for Jimo Wubai who could not bear the disturbance.

Shi Yu thought that there were no white people in Jimo, but he didn't know that his face was thicker than the city wall in private.After calling her aunt twice, she asked with a smile, "Do you want me to call you again in Mandarin and Runzhou dialect?"

"..." Shi Yu's previous sense of accomplishment in conquering him was gone.

Now that we have reached this level, it is unreasonable not to change his place of residence.In the entire City Lord's Mansion, only Shi Yu's territory is the most secure, so he was arranged to live near the Dai City Lord's boudoir.

It was really quiet for a few days at the beginning, but if Qiao Yueling gave up easily, Jimo Wubai would not be so disgraced.

The prestige of acting city lord did not deter her, she still chased and intercepted Jimo Wubai.Over time, even the subordinates pointed and talked constantly.

Su Yuan reported to Shi Yu every day how Qiao Yueling made things difficult for Jimo Wubai. Originally, she was in the mood of watching a joke, but she felt a little pained these days.Because those two were fighting back and forth, it was inevitable that when there was a fight, many things in the house had already been damaged.

Shi Yu felt that Jimo Wubai must have purposely wanted to live near her, and the noise between the two made her feel annoyed now.She simply edited a book, made a list of things lost in the City Lord's Mansion these days, and sent it to Anxi Metropolitan Guard Qiao Dingye.

In a few days, Qiao Yueling took the initiative to meet Shi Yu.

Shi Yu was coming out of the inner room, wearing a gauze jacket, a tube top and fine silk high-waisted dress, revealing a slender and white neck, a small piece of delicate and smooth skin on the chest, and a slender The gauze is wrapped in silk, the beauty is like a poem, and the willows are weak in the wind.

She couldn't help being in a trance, she came here for a few days, and only saw Shi Yu on the street on the first day she came here.At that time Shi Yu covered her face, she didn't see her true face, but now she was surprised to see such a delicate beauty in front of her eyes.

"Why is Ms. Qiao here?" Shi Yuming knew that her brother had written a letter to reprimand her, and pretended not to know.

Qiao Yueling cupped her hands, with a look of shame on her face: "Forgive me on behalf of the city lord, in fact, I am here on orders to handle errands, but these days I only care about seeking personal revenge with Jimo Wubai, which is really wrong. Now that he is hiding from me everywhere, I am afraid It is difficult to invite him, and please send someone to invite him over, I have something to tell you two."

Shi Yu invites her to sit down and tells Su Yuan to invite Jimo Wubai.

It is convenient to live close, but it will be there in a moment.

Qiao Yueling was very quiet at the moment, Jimo Wubai sat down next to her, she just rolled her eyes in contempt, without saying a word.

Shi Yu said: "Taichang Shaoqing has arrived, Miss Qiao, please speak frankly if you have anything to do."

Qiao Yueling took out a letter from her sleeve: "My brother went back to Chang'an to have an audience with His Majesty a few days ago, and received an edict from His Majesty to Mo City. He wanted to come here in person, but the Imperial Guard's Mansion is busy, so he had to order me to deliver it."

Jimo Wubai frowned: "Your Majesty's letter is so important, why did you take it out until now?"

Qiao Yueling didn't refute, but just stared at him angrily.

Shi Yu smoothed things over: "Let's not mention these things, His Majesty's edict is important."

Only then did Qiao Yueling calm down, and handed the letter to Jimo Wubai.

Seeing him tearing it apart, Shi Yu's heart tightened, hoping that this was the emperor's edict to allow her to take over as the city lord.However, seeing Jimo Wubai raised his eyes from behind the letter with a smile on his lips, her heart sank.

"Your Majesty's letter ordered you and me to go back to Lizhong in the old city lord's clothes." He looked at her with a smile: "Don't worry, aunt, I will treat you well when we arrive in the Central Plains."

"..." Shi Yu suddenly regretted asking Qiao Yueling to tell the truth.

It's the end of June, the mourning period has passed, and Mocheng has resumed its sensual entertainment.Jimo Wubai had no reason to stay, and Emperor Jiaxi came to this edict to help him.

Du Quan was the happiest one. The scene when he came here still left him with lingering fears. He wished he could go back soon. As soon as he received the news, he happily packed his things and left.

The Jimo people also breathed a sigh of relief, and finally completed the task assigned by His Majesty.

The weather is hot and dry, and it is better at night.

In the dead of night, Shi Yu lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Leaving Mocheng is equivalent to entering Jimo Wubai's old lair, how could anything good happen!It would be unfilial not to go, not to mention that the emperor personally handed over the order to Qiao Dingye, which was nothing more than using the Anxi Protectorate to suppress her.

Worried, Suyuan entered the room with a lamp in her hand, and hurriedly said: "City Master, it's not good, Captain Ge sent someone to say, there is a commotion in the barracks!"

Shi Yu sat up in shock, quickly put on her clothes and got out of bed, while ordering: "Hurry up and invite General Huo Qing."

Huo Qing was Jimoyan's right-hand man.When Jimoyan occupied Mocheng and challenged Taizu, many subordinates did not dare to take risks and abandoned him, only Huo Qing followed him all the time.Later, Jimoyan captured Mocheng, thanked him for his loyalty, and always treated him like a brother.

Although the city lord has the final say on all matters in Mo City, Huo Qing holds most of the military power in Mo City, and his status should not be underestimated. Even Jimo Wubai is rushing to win him over.Shi Yu has always referred to him as "uncle" and trusts him the most, so naturally he is the first to think of him when things happen.

Everyone thinks that trade is the lifeblood of Mexico City, but in fact the army is.Which of the several countries headed by Ruoqiang in the west is not thinking about Mocheng?Once an accident occurs in the military, the consequences will be disastrous.

Shi Yu was so anxious that he put on his cloak and veil, rode his horse and left.

Before arriving at the barracks, I saw bright lights and noisy voices from afar.

Shi Yu hurried to the entrance of the camp, and saw that the two sides were facing each other.Ge Ben led the soldiers to stop them, but there were not many troublemakers, only a dozen or so people, surrounded in one place.

Ge Ben's eyes were sharp, seeing Shi Yu, he hurriedly rode his horse to the gate of the camp: "The city lord, his subordinates are incompetent in controlling the soldiers, and let them make trouble."

Shi Yu's eyes paid attention to the movement over there: "Why are they making trouble?"

"I heard that Daicheng is mainly going to the Central Plains. These people thought they could take advantage of the loopholes, so they secretly stole military items and sold them. They got the stolen goods and they had the guts to make trouble."

Shi Yu stepped forward and looked at the group of soldiers making trouble: "I haven't left yet, you are like this, if you really leave, will you still have it?"

The rioting soldiers threw down their weapons one after another, knelt down and cried loudly: "Downtown Lord, we know we were wrong, please show the kindness beyond the law."

Shi Yu didn't speak yet, only heard a burst of laughter from the side, turned his head to look, and saw Jimo Wubai, dressed in ordinary clothes, coming on horseback.

"Why did Wu Bai come here?"

"Sharing my aunt's worries, it should be done." Jimo Wubai rode leisurely and leisurely, and stopped in front of her: "It is a felony to make trouble in the army, and it should be executed by military law, so as to serve as an example to others."

When the other party heard it, the crying stopped suddenly, and someone immediately shouted: "Forgive me on behalf of the city lord, we have old and young, we are just confused for a while!"

Jimo Wubai snorted coldly: "You still dare to be so arrogant, even if you are pardoned, there will be another time in the future. Auntie, please don't be soft-hearted."

Shi Yu kept silent. Some people thought that there was no hope for pleading, so they suddenly pointed at Ge Ben and said, "We are wronged, this matter was ordered by Ge Xiaowei!"

Ge Ben's expression changed, and he shouted angrily, "What nonsense!"

Jimo Wubai comforted him with a smile: "Lieutenant Ge, don't get angry, you also have good intentions, you want to keep your acting city lord, we can all understand."

Shi Yu turned to stare at Ge Ben: "Is this really true?"

Ge Ben bowed his head and remained silent.

"Very well, I have sent someone to invite Old General Huo, wait for him to deal with you!" Shi Yu angrily reined in his horse and left, fortunately he could push it to Huo Qing, otherwise he would really have to deal with it face to face. Ben couldn't keep it.

If it's really not enough for success and more than failure, now you have to go to the Central Plains if you don't go.

Jimo Wubai followed her and rode slowly, Shi Yu was very unhappy, but when she turned to look at him, she had a smile on her face: "I don't know how my nephew knew the truth?"

"Guess." Jimo Wubai answered as it should: "Soldiers never tire of cheating."

"..."

Huo Qing grew up watching Shi Yu, how could he not understand her thoughts.After receiving the news halfway, he immediately rode back home, saying that he was sick and would not show up again, and Ge Ben's nonsense was suppressed.

Jimo Wubai also turned a blind eye, since Shi Yu had agreed to go to the Central Plains anyway, so he didn't need to chase after him.

Before departure, many things have to be explained.Shi Yu went to Huo Mansion in the name of visiting a sick person.

Huo Qing served good tea in the study room. Seeing that she looked unhappy, he persuaded: "The relationship between the old city lord and my family is not good, but his achievements are so great, how can he not be enshrined in the shrine? It is also necessary to return home to set up a mound. What's more The emperor must have scruples if he has not issued the canonization edict for a long time. This trip to the Central Plains on behalf of the city lord can also reassure him. If you are worried about the government affairs of Mo City, the old man and the governor can take care of it together. Flying pigeons will send letters to listen to the instructions of the city lord .”

Shi Yu nodded: "Uncle Huo is right, so let's do this."

Only then did Huo Qing feel relieved, discussed with her about the arrangements after leaving, and got up to send her out.

The corridor was empty and quiet, and the servant led the way with a lamp. Halfway through, Shi Yu suddenly stopped in his footsteps, and turned his head to look, behind the flowers in the distance, there were sporadic lights flickering.

She didn't disturb the servant who led the way, she walked over on tiptoe, only saw a piece of snow-white clothes, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Azhan, is that you?"

A man slowly walked out from behind the flowers, wearing a thin white shirt, tall and thin, holding a stump of candle in his hand, smiling slightly: "I think you don't remember me anymore."

"How could it be?" Shi Yu stepped forward quickly, held his arm and took a closer look. Seeing his pale face, he felt a little distressed: "Didn't you take good care of your body? Why is your face still not good?"

"I'm weak, it's not a day's work, don't worry." Ah Zhan whispered softly, a drop of wax oil dripped from the candle in his hand, he let go of the pain, and the candle flame fell to the ground and went out.Taking advantage of the dimness in front of his eyes, he held Shi Yu's hand: "I heard that you are going to the Central Plains?"

Shi Yu nodded.

"Is that Jimo Wubai difficult to deal with?"

Shi Yu chuckled: "Don't worry, I can handle it."

Ah Zhan sighed softly: "If I am in good health, I can help you."

Shi Yu covered the back of his hand with his backhand: "Well, I have been waiting."

(End of this chapter)