One City Spring Lane

Chapter 3

On the day of departure, the weather was surprisingly good, the hot sun was covered by thick clouds, and there was a cool wind, which made it a little comfortable.

Jimo Wubai saw the battle of Shi Yu traveling at the gate of the mansion, and couldn't help but said: "The journey is long and the climate is changeable, it is better to take a light car, and if Auntie does not give up, you can ride with me."

They were all prepared by the people under his command, and Shi Yu didn't intend to cause such trouble, so he agreed.Just as he was about to walk to his car, Qiao Yueling suddenly stepped in and said to Jimo Wubai: "A young woman who is the lord of the city, what is it to be in the car with you? Are you as undisciplined as everyone else?" Lifting Shi Yu's arm: "I will accompany the city lord in the car, so we can talk along the way."

Jimo Wubai looked at the back of the two leaving together, silent.The whole Mo city doesn't think it's good for men and women to drive together, so why suddenly become ignorant today?

The guards brought by the Jimo people were not too many, and the guards accompanied by Shi Yu were cut in half before leaving.Although there are old generals and governors in Mocheng, Shi Yu still didn't announce that he was leaving, and the whole team left the city in batches without making any noise.

After walking for more than ten days in a row, everything is safe and sound, the weather is also beautiful, and the weather is comfortable every day.

Soon we will arrive at the boundary of Yumen. The last time we came here, we encountered weird weather.Du Quan was worried all the way, and he reported to Jimo Wubai after walking for a while, saying the same thing every time: "My lord, listen, is there a strange sound?"

In the first few times, Jimo Wubai listened carefully, but after more times, he just ignored it.

In the afternoon of this day, Du Quan asked Jimo Wubai again, "My lord, did you hear any strange sounds?"

Jimo Wubai held the scroll and swayed against the carriage: "I only heard Qiao Yueling speak ill of me."

"Oh boy, I mean it!"

Jimo Wubai rolled his eyes, and was about to scold him, when he suddenly felt something was wrong, it seemed that there were some strange voices.He opened the curtain, squinted his eyes and looked into the distance, and suddenly stopped.

It was dark outside, but there was no wind.The more this is the case, the more it looks like the rain is about to come.

Jimo Wubai sighed, and flicked Du Quan's forehead with his fingers: "You are really a crow's mouth, you can do whatever you want. I think the weather is very similar to when we came that day, I'm afraid it will come again That gust of wind."

Du Quan groaned and shrank into a ball.

The team stopped suddenly, and Qiao Yueling in Shi Yu's carriage was disturbed, and laughed from a carriage: "Taichang Shaoqing is only this brave, the weather in the borderlands is changeable, what is rare is more strange!"

Jimo Wubai just pretended he didn't hear it, lest she get excited.

Shi Yu was resting her eyes with her eyes closed, and said: "The weather changes in spring and summer, this is a common thing."

Almost as soon as she finished speaking, the sky in the distance became completely dark, and the strong wind whizzed in with sand and stones.Fortunately, everyone had experience this time, and they found shelters in time to hide.

This gust of wind did not stop as quickly as last time, the sky was getting darker, the sand and stones were getting denser, the horses neighed frantically, some even kicked people, and the scene gradually became panicked.

Qiao Yueling couldn't stay idle, so she got out of the car to help.Shi Yu was still sitting and resting in the car. After a while, she heard a change in the noise outside. There was the sound of swords colliding. She was about to open her eyes when the carriage sank and someone grabbed her wrist.

She thought it was Suyuan who was afraid of catching her, but when she opened her eyes, she saw a masked man in black, and Suyuan was not in the car at all.

"Who are you!" She yelled, and the man in black pointed a knife at her eyes, stopped her voice, and dragged her out of the car.

It was chaotic outside, and it was as dark as ink.

Shi Yu quickly calculated in his mind, they are so familiar with the weather and terrain, they must be locals.She deliberately pretended to be tripped and exclaimed.The man in black was holding her tightly, as if a little angry, but he didn't do anything.

Seeing that the other party would not really hurt her, Shi Yu called for help while struggling.Someone heard it in the melee and quickly shouted: "Hurry up and save the acting city lord!"

The other party seemed to be in a hurry, wrapped his arms tightly around Shi Yu's neck, and suddenly raised his foot and kicked her hard on her calf.

Shi Yu fell to his knees in pain, his leg could no longer exert strength, his throat was suffocated, and he couldn't make a sound, so he was dragged away.

After an unknown amount of time, the person who was holding her back suddenly let out a muffled groan.As soon as she loosened her body, someone grabbed her arm and fell down, hitting someone's chest, causing her forehead to ache.

The man also snorted: "Looking delicate, but quite strong."

Shi Yu was startled, and asked with a dry voice: "Jimo Wubai?"

"It's me, aunt." Jimo Wubai's tone was light, but his actions were not sloppy, he grabbed her and left.

The two of them ran for a while, stopped to have a look, the wind was a little weaker, the clouds were not so thick, and the sky was not as dark as before.

Jimo Wubai let go of Shi Yu's hand, turned around a few steps, made sure no one was chasing her, and walked back to help her: "The weather is getting better soon, it's not suitable to stay here for a long time, go back first and then talk about it."

Shi Yu ran all the way just now, and she couldn't feel her injured leg, she sat on the ground slumped, and shook her hand.

Only then did Jimo Wubai notice that she was injured, and squatted down with his back to her: "Let's go, we can't stay here forever."

Shi Yu was not polite, climbed onto his back without saying a word, remembered that there was a dagger on his body, and quickly took it out to defend himself.

The dagger was from Jimo Wubai last time, Shi Yu took it with him before he set off, and planned to return it to him, because it was so light, he didn't notice it when he put it on his body, so he just forgot it.

I don't know how long I walked, but I still didn't hear anyone's voice, and I didn't even meet anyone who arrested them.

Shi Yu felt that something was wrong, and the dagger in his hand was tightened tightly: "Nephew, it seems that no one knows that you are chasing me to save me, why don't you leave me here? It will save trouble."

Jimo Wubai couldn't tell that she was doubting himself, he snorted coldly: "As expected of Jimo Yan who trained him, he made people think so badly."

Shi Yu was stunned: "What happened to father?"

Jimo Wubai ignored him and continued to walk forward. After a while, he suddenly muttered in his mouth: "Which direction is it going..."

Co-authoring is lost.

The wind subsided, the clouds dispersed, and the sky returned to brightness.

The group of black-clothed men who appeared suddenly did not know their purpose. Seeing that the bad weather was about to pass, they retreated one after another, and even took away the corpses of their companions.

Du Quan, who was still in shock, realized that his young master was missing, and he and Su Yuan were there to find the master, shouting louder than the other.

This is the place under the jurisdiction of Anxi Duhufu. Qiao Yueling was familiar with it, so he quickly took people to search for it.After walking a few steps, I saw someone approaching from a distance, and upon closer inspection, it was Jimo Wubai.

Jimo Wubai didn't look strong, he had practiced martial arts after all, he didn't feel tired all the way after carrying Shi Yu on his back, and he was able to trot all the way over when he saw his own people from a distance.

Everyone was in a hurry again.Qiao Yueling hurried to meet him, and seeing Shi Yu lying on his back, her already cold face turned a little colder.

Jimo Wubai didn't care either, he put Shi Yu down, turned around and saw that the veil had been removed from her face, her small face was pale, her eyes were dull and lifeless, she was no longer smiling like a flower like usual, she felt a little pity, and hurriedly greeted her Suyuan came over to help her into the car, and ordered someone to find the accompanying doctor.

Du Quan was also embarrassed to panic, and came to Jimo Wubai to report the situation just now.

Jimo Wubai straightened his clothes and asked him, "Is anyone in the team injured? Do you know who the other party is?"

Du Quan replied that several clan members were slightly injured and were being bandaged.But when asked who the other party was, he could only shake his head.Qiao Yueling stood aside and said abruptly: "Listen to them, they should be from the Shatuo tribe."

Jimo Wubai frowned, Shatuo people live in no fixed place and are often employed by others, even if they are caught, they probably won't get a result.

Qiao Yueling didn't let go of any chance to hit him, and before leaving, she said: "Seeing that you weren't there just now, you must have been scared and hid. You are probably lucky enough to meet the acting city lord, and the devil will believe that you saved him." of."

"..."

It was getting late, and I wondered if those people would show up again, so everyone could only continue on their way until they settled down at the posthouse in Yumen, so they could feel at ease.

It was already midnight, and Shi Yu didn't recover until this time, and Su Yuan waited on her to have a hasty meal. Thinking about it, she felt scared. It happened that Qiao Yueling came to visit Shi Yu, so she hid outside and wiped her tears.

The room was small, Shi Yu leaned against the head of the bed, and Qiao Yueling sat next to the edge of the bed.After saying a bunch of innocuous words, her eyes suddenly fell on Shi Yu's hand: "If I'm not mistaken, that dagger should belong to Taichang Shaoqing, right?"

Shi Yu lowered her eyes and saw that the dagger she had used for self-defense before had been casually thrown on the edge of the bed, and she almost forgot it without mentioning it.

"That's right, it's indeed his."

Qiao Yueling's expression was strange, and suddenly she changed the topic: "Jimo has no white appearance, so don't be fooled by him on behalf of the city lord."

Shi Yu was startled: "How do you say that?"

Although there was no one else in the room, Qiao Yueling still glanced at the door, and then continued, "Does the acting city lord know why Jimo Wubai resigned in the first place?"

Shi Yu's heart moved, and his face was indifferent: "You know, everyone said that my nephew is indifferent to fame and fortune, and has no intention of officialdom."

Qiao Yueling snorted: "That's what was said to the outside world. My brother is highly relied on by His Majesty, and he has also dealt with that matter back then. Jimo Wubai resigned because of a crime committed at home."

Shi Yu hurriedly said: "Miss Qiao, don't talk nonsense! My nephew is famous all over the world. If I really committed a crime, how can there be no news at all?"

Qiao Yueling looked serious: "I don't know the details, but this matter is absolutely true. If the acting city lord doesn't believe it, he can send someone to investigate the Liu family in the capital."

"What does Cha Liu's family do?"

"The daughter of the Liu family used to be Jimo Wubai's fiancée, but because of this, she repented and married someone else."

"I see……"

Qiao Yueling cupped her hands: "Your Majesty suppressed this matter with his own hands, and the order must not be spread to the outside world. Anyone who violates it will be killed without mercy. I risked my life to tell the acting city lord. Let the city lord know that Jimo Wubai has bad conduct and is absolutely unreliable, so don't be fooled by him."

When Shi Yu heard this, how could she not understand what she meant, and could only laugh: "Shi Yu has been taught, so she must keep it in mind."

After Qiao Yueling left, Su Yuan walked in with red eyes, and offered a cup of tea to Shi Yu: "City Master, Miss Qiao has been talking to you for a long time, what exactly did you say?"

"She said a bunch of bad things about my eldest nephew."

"...Miss Qiao hates Taichang Shaoqing so much."

Shi Yu laughed: "She doesn't hate Jimo Wubai, she likes him very much."

The truth of Qiao Yueling's words is unrevealed, and I don't know if it is true or not, but my affection for him is absolutely correct.These words made Jimo Wubai say nothing, which just proved that she wanted to monopolize him.

It turned out that she had been looking for trouble for Jimo Wubai, just to get his attention.

Su Yuan was grateful to Jimo Wubai for saving Shi Yu, and her attitude towards him improved a lot. She thought that Qiao Yueling was confiding her children's concerns to her city lord, so she immediately suggested: "This is a good thing, the city lord might as well help Miss Qiao and match her up." She and Master Shaoqing."

Shi Yu took a sip of tea and cut it: "I'm out of my mind to let Jimo Wubai marry a Da Duhu!"

After the attack, all the troops stepped up their vigilance.I don't know if it was because of this reason that there were no more troubles along the way.

The team soon entered Ningshuo, where the Anxi Protectorate was located, and Qiao Yueling would no longer be able to follow her, feeling depressed all the way.

Shi Yu pretended to be ignorant, and said in her ear from time to time: "Why is my nephew so happy recently?" It made her even more dissatisfied with Jimo Wubai.

Arrive at Ningshuo City Gate at about noon.It was a dry and hot time, and everyone was eager to enter the city to rest, but bumped into a team of officers and soldiers at the gate of the city.

Qiao Yueling lifted the curtain and ran to get out of the car. After hearing her address, everyone knew that it was Qiao Dingye, the guardian of Anxi.

Ever since she was reprimanded by a letter from her elder brother, she sent letters all the way to the Duhu Mansion to show that she was serious about her work.Qiao Dingye learned of their distress from the letter, so he rushed to the city gate to meet them.

Jimo Wubai got out of the car, so Shi Yu had no choice but to show his face.Unexpectedly, the city of Ningshuo was desolate and thick, and Qiao Dingye lived here for a long time, but he looked like a scholar with a white face and red lips.The two brothers and sisters stood together, but the younger sister, Qiao Yueling, looked more like a general.

Jimo Wubai has always been a gentleman before others, even if he has a feud with Qiao Dingye, he is still courteous, and he bows his hands and salutes from afar.

Qiao Dingye was even more unconcerned, and greeted him with a smile on his face, reuniting with him like an old friend: "I heard the news that Zixuan came out of the mountain, brother Yu is overjoyed."

Jimo Wubai smiled humbly: "I'm really ashamed to miss Lao Qiao."

Qiao Dingye said a few words of courtesy, then turned to look at Shi Yu, his unrestrained attitude suddenly restrained, as if he was afraid of disturbing something, his tone was much softer when he greeted her, his eyes seemed to be glued to her face, and he looked and looked again and again. .

"I have heard the name of the city lord of Mocheng for a long time, and today I met him by fate. Qiao is very lucky in his life."

Shi Yu only paid attention to the movements between Qiao Yueling and Jimo Wubai, but didn't care, and returned a salute lightly.

Suyuan watched clearly from the sidelines. When the group went to Qiao Dingye's mansion, she whispered into Shi Yu's ear and said, "This servant found an interesting thing. She didn't take a second look when she saw the city lord without his face covered. Lord Qing; the one who kept staring at the city lord with his face covered is this Qiao Dadu."

When she mentions it like this, Shi Yu also finds it strange.Qiao Dingye was known as a romantic woman, what kind of woman he had never seen before, as for staring at her faceless?
Qiao Dingye is a generous person, the family has already prepared a banquet to entertain everyone, the dishes are exquisite and the fragrance of rare wine is amazing.

Except for the veil, Shi Yu was sitting in the banquet in plain clothes, and opposite him was Jimo Wubai, also in plain white clothes, the two of them looked at each other silently, neither of them moved their chopsticks.

Qiao Dingye's eyes were glued to Shi Yu's body, seeing that she hadn't raised her chopsticks for a long time, she was very concerned: "The city lord is not used to dishes?"

Shi Yu shook her head: "I am very grateful for the hospitality of Qiao Dadu, but I am determined to keep a filial piety for my late father for three years, and I will not drink or eat meat. I hope you will forgive me."

Qiao Dingye looked guilty, and quickly called his servants to change her vegetarian food: "It's because I didn't think carefully, the city lord, please don't mind."

Jimo Wubai frowned and watched the two people come and go politely, and whispered to Du Quan: "What does the surname Qiao mean? Why only ask Shi Yu and not me?"

Du Quan narrowed his eyes, and gave an analysis calmly: "There are only two possibilities, one is that he still remembers that you participated in his revenge before, and deliberately showed you face; It is said that Mr. Qiao is a romantic man, and the master of the city is so beautiful, so you are the only one who looks down on you, young master."

Jimo Wubai always felt uncomfortable after hearing his words, so he tapped his forehead with his chopsticks.

Probably because of Qiao Dingye's elder brother, Qiao Yueling was particularly quiet today, and he didn't fight with Jimo Wubai throughout the whole process, but he was very enthusiastic about Shi Yu, joking with her from time to time, at least two of the three sentences were good mentioned her brother.

It was only then that Shi Yu realized that Qiao Dingye paid so much attention to him, it couldn't be because Qiao Yueling mentioned him to him, right?

After the banquet, everyone dispersed, Shi Yu was about to leave, Qiao Yueling chased after her again, and hugged her arm affectionately: "The city owner might as well stay in Ningshuo for a few more days, it's rare to have this opportunity, and I don't know when I'll be able to pass by again in the future." Here."

Shi Yu shook her head with a smile: "There is no delay in setting up the mound for my late father, not to mention that there are many affairs in Mocheng, I also want to go back early."

Qiao Yueling wanted to persuade her again, but Shi Yu stopped her and said deliberately: "I really want to stay, but my nephew has been in the frontier for too long, and he has long wanted to go back. He is absolutely unwilling to stay longer."

Qiao Yueling blurted out, "If you stay, he will definitely stay too."

Shi Yu raised his eyebrows and suddenly realized.

No wonder Qiao Yueling intentionally matched her and Qiao Dingye. She originally wanted to use Qiao Dingye to keep her, and then to use her to keep Jimo Wubai.

She is a little funny, just like Jimo Wubai, is it worth so much trouble?
Qiao Dingye didn't know whether he really cared for his sister or was really moved, so he came to see Shi Yu early the next morning and said that he would take her to visit Ningshuo himself.

When Shi Yu saw this situation, she felt very bad, wouldn't she really want to stay here forever?
Jimo Wubai is smart about other things, but he doesn't know anything about men and women, but he may not be ignorant all his life!If after getting along for a long time, he realizes Qiao Yueling's intentions, and the two of them spark off, you and I will be in trouble, then it will be troublesome!

Thinking of this, she made a decisive decision and said goodbye immediately.

Qiao Dingye was very surprised: "Why should the city lord be in a hurry? Going home to Lizhong is not a trivial matter, and the delay is also for solemnity. Besides, Zixuan and others have no intention of leaving."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jimo Wubai walked into the room and saw him standing opposite Shi Yu, he was surprised and said: "Brother Qiao is here, that's great, I'm about to say goodbye to you."

Qiao Dingye frowned immediately: "You want to go too?"

Jimo Wubai nodded with a smile: "It's a big deal to set up a grave for my uncle. My sister has been delayed in Mo City for some time. My aunt and I can't delay any longer. It's better to leave early."

Shi Yu immediately echoed: "My nephew's words won my heart, so I should go on the road immediately."

Qiao Dingye knew that Qiao Yueling was at fault, so he couldn't stay any longer, so he sighed helplessly, "Well then, you two have a good journey."

The team quickly tidied up, and Qiao Yueling rushed to the gate of the city after hearing the news. They had already gone a long way.

She turned her head and wanted to blame her brother for not being able to keep him, but when she saw his sullen face, she didn't dare to make a sound.

Jimo Wubai fanned his folding fan fiercely in the car, as if he was sweating all over.

He asked Du Quan to go to the clansmen and Shi Yu to ask about the departure date, but he didn't want Du Quan to meet Qiao Dingye who was going to Shi Yu's residence halfway, so he immediately went back and told him.

Qiao Dingye is so sticky, a fool should know that he is interested in Shi Yu.Jimo Wubai suddenly felt bad, one Shi Yu was enough trouble, but with a big guard, it would be a headache to death!

He put away the folding fan and exhaled: Fortunately, I am smart enough.

At the same time, in the carriage behind, Shi Yu also heaved a sigh of relief: Fortunately, I am smart enough.

After leaving Ning Shuo, the team never made any stops along the way.

After passing the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion, they entered the land of the Central Plains, traveled eastward for about a month, and finally reached the edge of the Yangtze River. At this time, summer was coming to an end.

The boat will be ready soon, and you can reach Runzhou as long as you go down the south of the river.Jimo Wubai was about to inform Shiyu to get on the boat, but seeing her staring at the river with dazed eyes, he couldn't help being a little funny.

The largest body of water Shi Yu had ever seen before was just a lake. It was the first time that Shi Yu saw the vast and thick water of the Yangtze River, and he was naturally surprised, so he just stared at it for a long time without moving.Turning around and seeing Jimo Wubai staring at her and smiling, she felt embarrassed and boarded the boat without saying a word.

The river is vast, the weather is fine, and the road is calm.

The green hills on both sides of the strait stand tall and verdant.Occasionally there are towns standing tall and busy.The white water in the middle is like practice, stretching as far as the eye can see.This kind of scene has never been seen before, Shi Yu feels novelty, appreciates it every day, dizzying.At night, the full moon reflects the waves, which is even more artistic.

Turning his head to look at Jimo Wubai, he is standing at the bow of the boat shaking a fan, singing the wind and admiring the moon.Sure enough, as soon as I returned to the Central Plains, I was stunned.

Runzhou is hotter than before at the end of summer.It was hard to go ashore, but Shi Yu was not acclimatized, and suddenly fell ill.

Suyuan made medicine for her but it didn't work, the doctor only said to take a good rest after seeing it.But he was going to land soon, so he couldn't just enter the city in such a sick state.

Jimo Wubai leisurely wandered around in front of her, saw her lying in the tent, her face was as white as paper, shook his head and sighed: "What should I do, it seems that it won't get better in ten days and half a month. "

Shi Yu got angry after hearing this, and immediately said to Su Yuan: "Go to Runzhou City to invite a doctor, regardless of the cost, let me cheer up as soon as possible."

Jimo Wubai stood in front of the tent with a smile: "Auntie, how can you do this, don't let the fat and water flow into other people's fields, I can cure you, just give me the money."

Shi Yu only thought that he was making trouble, and turned his back to him: "If you have the ability, let me do it tomorrow, and I will give you money."

"It's a word."

Jimo Wubai turned around and left the cabin, immediately went ashore and entered the city, bought some medicinal herbs and brought them back to her after decocting them himself.

Shi Yu drank it suspiciously, and when he got up early the next morning, his fatigue was really wiped away.

After tidying up and leaving the cabin, Jimo Wubai was standing at the bow of the boat, wearing a moon white thin shirt, waving the folding fan lightly, it seemed that the scorching summer day was much more refreshing.

"Auntie has figured it out. I have sent someone to inform the clan elders. If you don't leave, they will send someone to remind you."

He is really confident that he can heal himself.Shi Yu walked up to him: "My nephew is really good at healing people."

Jimo Wubai smiled and shook his head, "Where is it? It's just caused by the damp heat in Runzhou. I'm very familiar with it." He asked Shi Yu to go first, and reminded softly: "But aunt, don't forget to promise me the money."

Shi Yu rolled her eyes: "It's just hot and humid, are you really ashamed to ask for money?"

Jimo Wubai covered his lips with a fan, and kept stepping: "Of course I'm sorry, so I used the money to buy gifts for the clan elders. They are the largest shops in Runzhou City. Then my aunt will help me settle the bill." That's it."

"..." Shi Yu was speechless, is this okay?
The Jimo clan did not originate in Runzhou, but their ancestors came from Ludi. A hundred years ago, some clansmen made their fortunes in the south of the Yangtze River and were granted the title of Runzhou. They only settled in Runzhou after that.However, compared to other prominent families in Yu Kingdom, the Jimo clan is really not huge.

The old house has been well-repaired, with a deep courtyard, tall trees planted in it, and a pavilion like a cover.

The old patriarch guarding the old house is naturally the old patriarch, over ninety years old, with silver hair and a face full of dimples, but he is still in good spirits, standing by the door with a cane, waiting until Jimo Wubai and Shi Yu come over.

The clansmen had already arrived first, and quickly arranged the ancestral hall.After offering sacrifices to the ancestors, the patriarch will choose a day to set up a tomb for Jimoyan, and this matter will be considered over.

As soon as Jimo Wubai entered, several elders greeted him intimately, holding his hand and asking questions.Even the old patriarch mentioned that he was dark and thin, and worried that he would suffer in Mocheng.Jimo Wubai obediently called him "Grandpa", and his words were obedient, as if he was enjoying the happiness of family.

However, Shi Yu was always left alone, no one cared about her, as if no one noticed her at all.

A few juniors from the clan came to invite everyone to go to the ancestral hall. The old patriarch walked forward holding Jimo Wubai's arm all the way. Serving the country, I have enshrined countless heroes of the same clan, I don’t want to enshrine Jimoyan now.”

Everyone knew that he was going to recall the past, and everyone listened attentively.

The old patriarch paused here for a long time, raised his cloudy eyes and glanced at Shi Yu: "Jimo Yangui is the lord of a city, so naturally he should be admired by all people, but as an elder, I would like to say that Jimo Yan may be a rare He is a hero and great talent, but it is true that this person only seeks self-interest and his relatives do not recognize him. If it were not for His Majesty's order, this old man would never preside over the establishment of his grave here today!"

There was silence everywhere, no one would have thought that the old man would say such a thing.Shi Yu didn't know if he was trying to show him off, so he just kept his face.

It was still Jimo Wubai who settled the matter, he smiled and supported the old patriarch: "Grandfather said these things, the uncles are gone. If you don't preside over here, who else would dare to do Lizhong's business, you are the Jimo family The backbone!"

Although the old patriarch sighed, his expression was very helpful: "Forget it, it's useless to talk about it now." He waved to everyone and took the lead into the ancestral hall.

Shi Yu was about to follow in, when he suddenly turned his head and said, "Forget it, any ancestral hall won't allow outsiders to enter."

Shi Yu couldn't help frowning: "How can I be an outsider?"

The old patriarch looked her up and down, pointed to the veil on her face: "Looking at your attire, you can't even be counted as a Central Plains person, so why talk about me as a Jimo tribe? Jimoyan has never mentioned you to the clan, and you have never entered Genealogy, why does this old man believe that you belong to my clan?"

"..." Shi Yu didn't expect this old man to be so stubborn, so he reached out to take off his veil, stood still by the door, and said coldly: "I was raised by Jimo's family, even if I am not recognized today, I must not forget my roots. The patriarch doesn't recognize me, but I can't deny you."

Everyone was stunned by these words, and the old patriarch angrily knocked on the ground with his cane, then turned his head and left: "It's up to you!"

The sacrifices had already started inside, Su Yuan probed her head to look, and came back to persuade Shi Yu: "Why should the city lord be humiliated here? If they don't recognize them, they won't. Anyway, the old city lords didn't recognize them before, so why should we look at their faces!"

Shi Yu shook her head: "They are trying to force me to go back. In this way, Jimo Wubai will win. I won't even be able to bear this bit of difficulty."

A sacrificial ceremony dragged on all morning.

Du Quan suddenly came out from the inside, ran to Shi Yu and said, "Don't wait any longer, Master Shi, the weather is hot and stuffy, and the young master said that you are just fine, you'd better rest more."

Shi Yu snorted coldly: "Go back and ask him, why does the queen call her aunt so sweetly, and pretends to be a stranger in front of him?"

Du Quan was bored, curled his lips, turned and went back.

The old patriarch was a little perfunctory about Jimoyan's matter, flipped through a few pages of the almanac and fixed the date of Lizhong, which was three days later.The reason why the sacrifice took so long was because everyone was discussing about Shi Yu in the ancestral hall.

A clan elder asked: "This Shi Yu is Jimo Yan's final candidate, and everyone in Mo City has no objection, do we really deny her?"

The old patriarch sat on the chair and snorted: "Although the Jimo clan is not prosperous, there are many talented descendants. Jimoyan has no children, and he would rather adopt than support his clansmen. Why should I give him face now?"

The people of the clan nodded one after another. The leader of the clan should consider the clan. This is true.

Some of the clansmen who went to Mo City together wanted to please Jimo Wubai, and seized the opportunity to defend him: "What the patriarch said is very true, why be polite to her. She didn't give Taichang Shaoqing a good life in Mo City. Making things difficult, being squeamish, how can you look like a city lord."

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately attracted voices of echo. Every time you said something to me, the meaning of the words changed unconsciously. Some people even said: "Looking at how seductive she looks, I don't know how to get the title of the city lord." place."

Jimo Wubai stood behind the old patriarch, looked up, he was a flirtatious young clansman, he had some impression that this person was an official in Jiangnan Road, but what impressed him the most was that this person coveted Shi Yu when he first went to Mo City Three feet of eyes.

When he was in Mocheng, someone talked about Shi Yu in private. He heard about it and let it go.

He put his hands on his lips and coughed lightly, and said with a faint smile: "I have played against Shi Yu the most, and I am qualified to comment. She is indeed charming, but if I ask myself, she is indeed outstanding. Several of them are court officials. They all entered Mocheng with me, so if they talk about their acting city lord, if it spreads, it will be thought that I abetted it."

The original discussion stopped, and several people hurriedly said they did not dare.

Jimo Wubai cupped his hands: "I know that everyone intends to support me as the successor of Mo City, and I am very grateful. But if you use the method of speculating and discussing right and wrong, then there is no need."

The young man lowered his head and said nothing.

The old patriarch got up and said: "Wu Bai is the young minister of Taichang Temple, in charge of the rituals and music of Taichang Temple, and knows the rules best, so it's no wonder that he is kind. Since this is the case, let's not embarrass a little girl, just don't recognize her identity, don't gossip anymore."

The clansmen said yes respectfully and left the ancestral hall one after another.

Jimo Wubai helped the old patriarch to come out last, and saw Shi Yu standing at the door at a glance.In the scorching sun, she was sweating profusely, her face was pale, and she must have sweated a lot. The plain white jacket was clinging to her body, and her figure looked a little thin.

He had already walked by, but he suddenly remembered how she sat on the ground with a pale face when she was in danger at Yumen that day, and he couldn't bear it after all.He whispered to the old patriarch: "Grandfather, why bother with a girl, I have dealt with her before, and I know that she is stubborn, why don't you put a soft word to stabilize her first, and then talk about whether you recognize her or not."

The old patriarch stared: "When did you become so soft-hearted? She is your enemy, and the old man is not helping you by doing this!"

"Yes yes yes..." Jimo Wubai smiled wryly: "It's just that I always called her aunt and took advantage of her a lot in Mocheng. Now I'm back and treat her like this, I'm afraid I will be criticized by others."

"This..." The old patriarch sighed heavily, hating him for not being able to live up to his expectations, he reached out and poked his forehead fiercely: "You can figure it out yourself."

Jimo Wubai waved his hands behind his back, Du Quan understood, and went back to find Shi Yu.

Shi Yu went back after all, but his anger still persisted.

She knew that the Jimo tribe would not give her a good look, so she had made sufficient preparations before coming here. She didn't want the old patriarch to slap her in the face as soon as they met, and let her stand dryly at the entrance of the ancestral hall. It was a shame and a shame!
Suyuan was grateful for Jimo Wubai's kindness, and praised him on the way back, but Shi Yu's face became sour, and she locked herself in the room for a while and didn't come out.

She lay on the door and listened to the movement, only to hear Shi Yu chanting words, repeating only one sentence: "I have to get them to admit me..."

Su Yuan was chosen to serve Shi Yu after she was determined to be the successor of the city lord. At that time, the sisters who served in front told her that the city lord had a habit of whispering repeatedly when he made up his mind, so that she should not be surprised.

I didn't expect to see it today.

After an unknown amount of time, Shi Yu suddenly opened the door and came out, with his usual gentle smile on his face, and said to Su Yuan: "Go to the street and buy some rice, noodles, melons and fruits to distribute to the poor in the city. Someone sent it, hurry up!"

Suyuan responded immediately, but she felt very strange: "What time is this? You still want to be a living Bodhisattva!"
Three days later, there will be Tachizuka, and many things need to be prepared.Although the old patriarch complained a lot about Jimoyan, he did his best and took his clansmen to the market to buy things.

Coming out of several big shops, I met a few beggars. The servants were worried that the old patriarch would be attacked, so they rushed to chase them away, but those beggars plopped down and knelt down in front of them, shouting in unison: "Thank you!" Old man, old man is a good man!"

The old patriarch asked in surprise: "What's going on?"

An elderly beggar cupped his hands and said, "The Jimo family has given us so much food and use. I am really grateful."

Many people around joined in the fun, and after hearing this, they gave their thumbs up and praised the old patriarch.After thinking about it, the old patriarch understood that Xin Dao must be done by some kind-hearted clansman, nodded and smiled: "It is right to help the poor and the weak, the juniors are kind, so I will not waste my teaching, you don't have to take it to heart. "

The beggar kowtowed a few times in gratitude, turned his head to look, and jumped up happily: "Look, old man, the kind-hearted junior you mentioned is here."

The old patriarch looked over according to his instructions, his expression changed slightly, he squinted his eyes and looked carefully again and again, it was Shi Yu and Su Yuan who came.

"why you?"

Shi Yu's eyes behind the veil were crescent-shaped with a smile, and he walked over to hold his arm and said, "Otherwise, who does the patriarch think it is?"

The old patriarch put aside her hand and was about to speak when the beggar came up and said, "The old man is so lucky to have such a filial and kind descendant."

Shi Yu smiled and said: "The patriarch always teaches us to help others more, don't thank me, thank the old patriarch if you want to."

When the beggars heard this, they kowtowed to the old patriarch to express their gratitude. The old patriarch's face froze for a long time, but he didn't expose Shi Yu after all, and turned around with a sullen face and left.

When Jimo Wubai received the news that night, he was rocked with laughter. The old patriarch loves face the most, but Shi Yu is shrewd. He can see his heart at a glance, and he can choke the old man back.

Seeing his success, Du Quan didn't take it seriously: "In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with the old city lord recognizing her teacher as the city lord. When she enters the genealogy, she will be a real Jimo tribe, and she will be your real aunt, son. Towards her, it won't cause people to gossip."

Jimo Wubai immediately withdrew his smile: "Who said, when did I face her?"

Du Quan shrank his neck and muttered: "Obviously there is..."

Shi Yu's appearance, although he still hasn't been recognized by the old patriarch, at least he hasn't been denied his identity in public.

On the day when the tomb was erected, the whole clan gathered at the ancestral grave, seeing Shi Yu standing in the front and erecting a monument for Jimo Yan as his own daughter, they could only turn a blind eye.

His Majesty's will should naturally be expressed, and he specially wrote an inscription for Jimo Yan Yubi. From this point of view, the tomb in the ancestral tomb is more magnificent than the official tomb in Mocheng.

When the worship was over, most of the clansmen left immediately, saying that they were going back to work as errands.The old patriarch and several elders returned to the house to thank the guests without saying a word.

Seeing the battle, Shi Yu knew it was aimed at her, so she didn't care, anyway, the matter was done, so she didn't need to make false claims with them, so she simply took Su Yuan and the guards to live in an inn in the city, far away from the old house.

There was a heavy rain in the afternoon, and finally there was wind, and the weather suddenly became cooler.

Shi Yu was reading letters from Mocheng in his room.After she was in distress in Yumen last time, she wrote a letter asking Ge Ben to investigate the matter thoroughly, but in the letter he sent today, he did not find any clues, and finally insisted that it was Jimo Wubai who did it.

Jimo Wubai was not stupid enough to attack her in his own team, not to mention he went to rescue her at that time.

Shi Yu burned the letter and was deeply worried. It was the same as Xing Yue's time, an unsolved case with no root cause.

Suyuan suddenly pushed the door open and walked in hurriedly, saying that it was the governor of Runzhou who handed over an invitation to treat her.

The governor of Runzhou has no friendship with her.Shi Yu didn't know why, but since the other party was an official, he had to change his clothes and go.

The place for the banquet is not far away, just in the restaurant near the inn.Shi Yu seldom went in and out of such occasions, and naturally he showed his face masked, so he attracted a lot of attention when he entered.

The private room was quiet, she opened the door and walked in, and at a glance she saw Jimo Wubai sitting at the table with an outstanding appearance in a plain shirt.

The governor of Runzhou is a naive middle-aged man. He did not wear an official uniform, but a robe with a dark blue silk surface. I hope you will forgive me."

Shi Yu nodded with a smile, took off her veil after taking her seat, and glanced at Jimo Wubai: "My nephew is also here."

Jimo Wubai smiled and said: "Gu Gu is a distinguished guest, I'm just a companion."

Wang Ci hurriedly said: "Everywhere, there are all distinguished guests, all honored guests." Saying this, he hurriedly greeted Xiao Er to serve wine and food.

Shi Yu picked up the wine cup and smelled it, the fragrance of tea was overflowing, and the dishes in front of her were all exquisite vegetarian food, she couldn't help but look at this Wang Ci with admiration, he was actually a thoughtful person, and his attitude was much better.

You came and I exchanged a few polite words, and I have already drank a few glasses of wine.Wang Ci smiled and said to the two of them: "To be honest, I have invited you to see you this time because I have received news from the capital." He took out a tightly rolled piece of rice paper from his sleeve, unfolded it carefully, and handed it to the In front of the two of them.

Jimo Wubai took it and put it between his seat and Shi Yu's seat, the two looked at it carefully, looked at each other, and sat back silently.

Shi Yu looked at Wang Ci: "It turned out that Ruoqiang sent envoys, but what does this matter have to do with us?"

Wang Cidao: "Ruoqiang is adjacent to Mocheng, and has a special status. I feel that I should tell the two of you."

Shi Yu frowned, always felt that the reason was a bit far-fetched.

Jimo Wubai who was beside him suddenly said something irrelevant: "Master Wang wants to entertain us, why didn't he hold a banquet at the mansion, but choose this market restaurant?"

Wang Ci smiled sarcastically: "What Master Shaoqing said is that it's just that it's too restrictive to hold a banquet in the mansion, and it's not as comfortable and comfortable as coming to this market restaurant."

Jimo Wubai smiled and shook his head: "I think you have other reasons."

Wang Ci smiled slightly embarrassed: "What reason can there be?"

"I know Wang Ci very well. I just met him this morning. If he wanted to invite me, why didn't he mention a word when we met, but sent someone to deliver the invitation later, not to mention the handwriting is quite different." Jimo Wu Bai Huoran got up and clasped his shoulder blades: "Are you pretending?"

Wang Ci's face changed suddenly, he wanted to run but was firmly restrained by him, the pain was so painful that cold sweat dripped down his head.

Shi Yu looked at this posture, suddenly felt a little familiar, and suddenly said: "Xing Yue again?"

Jimo Wubai took his own cup of tea and splashed it on his face, wiped it off, it turned out to be Xing Yue's pretty face.

"Hey, you two... Where in life do you not meet each other?"

Jimo Wubai sat down next to him with a smile: "Mr. Xing is pretending to be an imperial official this time, but he must go to jail, I can't let you go again."

Xing Yue hurriedly said: "Don't, I don't mean anything malicious, this is to send you a letter!" He rolled his eyes and smiled dryly, "I'm just passing by to get addicted to cheating..."

Shi Yu was very curious: "How did you know that Ruoqiang's envoy is here?"

"When I returned to the Central Plains from Mocheng, I met their team on the road."

"Then why tell us?"

"I happened to hear them mentioning Mocheng in their conversations. It should be because they have other motives. I offended you in Mocheng last time, but you let me go. I have to repay the kindness." Xing Yue said quite well serious.

Jimo Wubai said in surprise: "You can also speak Ruoqiang?"

Xing Yue looked proud: "That's natural, otherwise how could I even dare to pretend to be a person from the Western Regions like Feng Mojia."

Jimo Wubai shook his head again and again: "It's strange that such a talented person is keen on cheating."

Xing Yue laughed and said: "Your Excellency Shaoqing, I don't know. How many people have I disguised? If there is a chance for me to pretend to be a unique person in the world, then I will die without regret."

"..."

While he was intoxicated, Jimo Wubai came up to Shi Yu and whispered a few words to her, then turned his head and said: "You always pretend to be others like this, there will inevitably be times when we can't recognize you, I have to make a mark for you , for easy identification."

Xing Yue was shocked when he heard the words, and struggled desperately, but his shoulders were buckled, and he writhed on the stool like a fish waiting to be slaughtered: "Are you going to be lynched?"

Shi Yu took out the dagger and purposely swung it in front of his eyes. Xing Yue turned pale with fright at the blade as thin as a cicada's wing, and hurriedly said: "There is something to say, something to say."

Jimo Wubai took the opportunity and said: "You should have met Mrs. Zun. At that time, who ordered you to pretend to be Feng Mojia to cheat, you should know?"

Xing Yue sighed: "I thought it was Ruoqiang, but she said no, I don't know the rest."

Jimo Wubai frowned deeply, turned his head to look at Shi Yu: "Auntie, it seems that we have both been tricked."

Xing Yue felt that Shi Yu was a woman with a charming face, so she should be easy to talk to, so he quickly followed Jimo Wubai's address and shouted: "Gu Gu, please spare me, Gu Gu, don't be harsh!"

Shi Yu pressed his wrist: "The mouth is quite sweet, so I'll carve a word with few strokes on your arm."

Jimo Wubai pressed Xing Yue's other wrist, shook his head and said, "It's not nice to carve a word, why not carve something else, like a flower or something."

"Hey, yes, what kind of flower is good at that moment?"

"Lamei? Not good, or magnolia."

"How about peony, atmosphere."

Xing Yue was about to cry: "Auntie, uncle, please forgive me, I am so kind."

Shi Yuliu raised her eyebrows upside down: "What are you shouting about!"

Xing Yue was dazzled by the point of the knife, he didn't care what the name was, he shouted indiscriminately: "Auntie, please forgive me, uncle please please..."

Shi Yu's cheeks were slightly red, she turned her head to look at Jimo Wubai, seeing his calm expression, she said angrily, "Why didn't you stop him!"

Jimo Wubai smiled: "Why do you have to stop drinking? Anyway, I am taking advantage."

"..." Shi Yu felt angry, raised the tip of the knife to Xing Yue's wrist, and decided to carve a chrysanthemum for him.

(End of this chapter)