One City Spring Lane

Chapter 5 The First Alliance
Early the next morning, Shi Yu rushed to the palace to bid farewell to Emperor Jiaxi.

When approaching the gate of the palace, someone behind her suddenly called her.She turned her head and saw that the person who came was a young official. She always felt a little familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it before.

"Being courteous on behalf of the city lord," the official trotted forward, panting slightly, cupped his hands and said, "I will supervise Fang Hang in the lower hall."

It was only then that Shi Yu remembered that this was the Master Fang who humiliated Jimo Wubai at the gate of the palace.

"Master Fang is very polite, why are you looking for me?"

Fang Hang looked left and right, and took out a booklet from his sleeve: "I have something here, which may be useful to the Dai City Lord, please don't refuse it."

Shi Yu took the letter over suspiciously, opened it and glanced at it roughly, with a solemn expression on his face: "Is what I said above absolutely true?"

"How dare you lie to the city lord, the evidence has already been listed."

Shi Yu rolled her eyes gently: "Why did you give it to me?"

Fang Hang squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Who in the court does not know that Jimo Shaoqing plotted against Mocheng? If the acting city lord wants to overthrow him, this is the most powerful thing. To be honest, my husband and wife have some personal grudges against Jimo Wubai , Giving this thing to the city lord is also hoping that the city lord can uphold justice for us."

After Shi Yu listened silently, she put the zhezi into her sleeve, neither affirming nor refusing.

After entering the palace gate, when he was about to walk to the imperial study room, he bumped into Jimo Wubai head-on.

His official robes were neat, and when he saw Shi Yu, he walked over slowly, with a embarrassed expression: "The Ruoqiang mission has all gone back."

Shi Yu was not surprised: "The surname Qi is smart and runs fast. By the way, why did you enter the palace so early?"

Jimo Wubai looked at her face and remembered the dream last night, turned his head and said: "It's nothing."

Seeing his strange expression, Shi Yu guessed that it would be impossible for outsiders to understand him, so she stopped asking and hurried forward.

Emperor Jiaxi was having breakfast, when the eunuch announced Shi Yu's name, his appetite lost half, but in the end it was passed on to see her.

Shi Yu's clothes are very simple today, plain clothes and shoes, her hair is tied behind her back with a belt, she has no decorations on her body, and she always hangs her head when she enters the hall.As a result, Mingyan faded a lot and became less conspicuous.

"You came just in time, I have something to ask you." Emperor Jiaxi put on airs, as if nothing had happened before.

Shi Yu's tone was gentle: "Please speak, Your Majesty."

Emperor Jiaxi took a sip of tea, thought it over and said, "I heard that you were born as a dancer, is it true or not?"

"..." Shi Yu suddenly raised his head and looked at him in disbelief.

No wonder Jimo Wubai was hesitant to speak just now, it turned out that he was guilty of being a thief!
"Why aren't you talking?" Emperor Jiaxi stared closely at her eyes.

Shi Yu had a smile on his face, and his tone was flat: "Your Majesty can send someone to investigate, and then we can know the truth."

"..." Emperor Jiaxi wanted to ask for proof, but she choked on her and was speechless.

Shi Yu performed the ceremony of kneeling and prostrating, made it clear what he wanted to do in the future, and left the palace under the pretext that he still had to hurry.

Jimo Wubai has already returned to the mansion, just changed his official uniform and sat down in the study when Shi Yu strode in from the door.

"Jimo Wubai, it was you who kept saying that you wouldn't make a fuss about my background, what about now? A dancer? Thanks to you, you can say it!"

Jimo Wubai looked blank: "When did I say you were a dancer?"

"Didn't you mention my life experience before the emperor?"

Jimo Wubai looked away: "Yes, but..."

"Hey," Shi Yu sneered, "How can a person whose father hides ordnance have the right to hold on to others?"

Jimo Wubai suddenly stood up: "Who are you listening to?"

Shi Yu touched the middle of her sleeve and snorted coldly: "I am grateful for the help you have given me before, but after that, I will return to Mocheng immediately. You will stay in Chang'an and continue to be your Taichang Shaoqing. There will be no time!" She turned her head and left, unwilling to stay for a moment.

Jimo Wubai's face seemed to have a turbulent wave, his eyes were cold, his fists were clenched, and there was laughter in his mouth: "I'm sorry to see you off, see you and my aunt and nephew in Mocheng."

"..." Shi Yu's footsteps stopped for a moment, with such a thick skin, she was really speechless.

In the autumn of the third year of Jiaxi reign, Jimo Xin, who was then Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was imprisoned for possession of arms. The evidence is conclusive.But in the end, Emperor Jiaxi did not punish him for treason, but just dismissed him from his post and exiled him, and suppressed the case with his own hands.

Later, Jimo Xin died of illness on the road due to unbearable suffering.

A few months later, his son Jimo Wubai broke off the engagement with the Liu family, resigned from office and went back to seclusion. He was young and weak...

Sitting in the car, Shi Yu read the booklet Fang Hang gave her again and closed it slowly.

Since the emperor wanted to cover up the matter, it was useless to show him this memorial.Fang Hang wanted her to show this document to the officials in Mo City, and then those officials who were finally persuaded by Jimo Wubai or who maintained neutrality should know which side to stand on.And if it is announced to the world, it will ruin his reputation.

No one expected to leave with such emotions.Even when they first met in Mocheng, she and Jimo Wubai just laughed and fought openly and secretly.This time it was different, it seemed that everyone was pinched to the point of pain, and no one wanted to let anyone go.

She put away the booklet, took a piece of pastry from Su Yuan's hand and put it in her mouth, leaned against the carriage and closed her eyes, as if nothing had happened.

Half a month after departure, the Central Plains has been left far behind.

Shi Yu traveled lightly and did not disturb any officials, and only hoped to return to Mo City as soon as possible.

Everything went well, but encountered difficulties after passing through Yumen.I don't know what happened, but I didn't see anyone at the two stations in succession, as if they disappeared out of thin air.The team couldn't get supplies, so they could only speed up and rush towards Mo City, needless to say they were exhausted.

A few days later, there was another wind and sandstorm, and the journey became more and more difficult.The guards were so hungry and thirsty that they couldn't even walk their horses.

Just as he didn't know what to do, rescuers appeared in front of him.

A group of soldiers came from Mo City, claiming that the old general Huo Qing had sent them to meet the city lord.

With the water and food they brought, Shi Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and ordered the whole team to rest for a while, and continue on their way when the weather improved.

After setting off for a certain distance, Shi Yu still felt that the incident at the post station was too weird, so he ordered Suyuan to call the leading soldier over and question him.

Unexpectedly, the soldier hesitated for a long time, as if he knew something, but in the end he didn't even say a word.

She was a little impatient and dismissed him with a wave of her hand.

After a sandstorm, the sky looked cloudy, the sun had long been covered, it should be noon, but it seemed that it was already dark.

Shi Yu counted the time and wondered why it had been so long and he hadn't reached the boundary of Mo City.

"Who is coming!"

Suddenly there was a loud shout outside the car, she lifted the curtain and looked, all the soldiers stood in front of the car, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

"what happened?"

The leading soldier replied: "The city lord, be careful, there are people of unknown origin trespassing!"

Shi Yu nodded and was about to sit back in the car when he heard a voice calling out: "Xiao Yu, it's me."

She was startled, jumped out of the car, and pushed away the crowd: "Azhan?"

It is indeed Ah Zhan.He was wearing a wide cloak, and the hood covered most of his face. He stood beside the horse, like a thin willow, coughing lightly from time to time.

"Why are you here?" Shi Yu walked over to support him, looked around, and became more and more surprised: "Are you alone?"

Ah Zhan held her hand: "I'll pick you up, you haven't been here for so long, I've wanted to see you for a long time."

In front of so many people, Shi Yu was a little embarrassed, supported his arm with one hand, and walked a few steps away: "Didn't I tell you not to run around? You don't even bring anyone with you, Uncle Huo." Knowing how worried you are!"

"It's not too late for you to train me when you go back, now..." Ah Zhan suddenly pinched her fingers tightly, Shi Yu was stunned, and heard him say a word in a low voice: "Run!"

Shi Yu's face suddenly changed, but luckily he couldn't tell it was wearing a veil.

Gathering her mind, she pretended to straighten Ah Zhan's cloak, helped him back to the horse, and told him to be careful when he went back, while sending him on the horse.However, at the next moment, she suddenly grabbed him and got on the horse's back, slapped the horse's butt hard, and galloped away.

The soldiers in the rear panicked for a while, and quickly patted their horses and chased after them.

Suyuan was flustered, she had never met Ah Zhan before, she only knew that her city lord ran away with him, and she was going to chase him on the road.But after thinking about it, there should be nothing wrong with soldiers following.

The horse was very fast, Shi Yu put his arms around Ah Zhan's waist, and found that he was still so thin, his heart softened, worried that he would not be able to withstand the bumps, so he wanted to slow down, but he heard the horse's hooves behind him, so he had to grit his teeth and continue galloping.

"Who are they?"

"Ruoqiang people." Ah Zhan tried his best to reply loudly.

Shi Yu's heart tightened: "Ruoqiang actually sent people to infiltrate the Central Plains? Could it be that they..."

Ah Zhan smiled wryly: "That's right, they're calling."

"..."

Probably really uncomfortable, Ah Zhan didn't say a word for a long time after that.Shi Yu had many questions stuck in her chest, but she could only endure it.

The group of soldiers were chasing after him, Shi Yu didn't know martial arts, and Ah Zhan was sick, so it was only a matter of time before he was caught up, not to mention that the terrain here is so wide that it is impossible to hide.She thought for a while, grabbed the rein, turned the horse's head and galloped to the left.

Ah Zhan asked weakly, "Where are you going?"

"Run to the boundary of the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion. They must be planning to capture me alive. Let's get rid of them first."

"But we are almost in Mocheng..." Ah Zhan's words were interrupted by a heavy cough, he raised his hand to cover his mouth, lost his balance and was about to fall off the horse.

Shi Yu pulled him hastily, without caring about the reins, the horse was strangled and neighed wildly, throwing her and Azhan Qiqi down.

Seeing this, the soldiers in the rear stepped up and followed closely. Shi Yu got up, dragged Ah Zhan and ran away.

Ah Zhan was out of breath: "Yes, or...I'll hold them back..."

"Shut up!" Shi Yu said decisively, without turning her head back: "Even if I am caught, I must not let you fall into their hands!"

"But……"

Before Ah Zhan finished speaking, an arrow flew over his head suddenly, and there was a miserable howl from behind. Shi Yu turned his head to look, and the soldiers chasing them fell in a pool of blood one after another, and most of them were shot to death by the arrow in an instant.

A large group of people galloped forward, and a row of archers, each holding a longbow.A platoon of cavalry followed behind, followed by a general with black horse and silver armor, hurried to the front, and went straight to Shiyu.

"City Master, Qiao is late, but luckily you are fine."

Shi Yu took a closer look at his appearance before recognizing him as Qiao Dingye.

The soldiers brought the horses over, Shi Yu helped Ah Zhan onto the horse first, and then climbed onto the other one, still in shock.

Because of Shi Yu's attitude, Qiao Dingye couldn't help but look at Ah Zhan a few more times. It was strange that he wrapped himself tightly in a big cloak while the weather was still hot.

"Master City Master, this is..."

Shi Yu sat upright and smiled: "The young master of General Huo's family is not in good health. Fortunately, the guard Qiao arrived in time."

"I see."

Qiao Dingye led a large number of people, and quickly subdued the group of soldiers, leaving only four or five survivors.

Seeing it from behind, Shi Yu clasped his hands at Qiao Dingye and said, "I also ask the Imperial Guard to allow all these people to be taken to Mo City, and I will personally interrogate them later."

Qiao Dingye returned the salute and said: "Everything is according to what the city lord said, and we are on our way." With a wave of his hand, all the soldiers followed, straddled their horses and headed towards Mo City neatly.

Shi Yu was a little strange. Thinking about it carefully, he seemed to have come from the direction of Mocheng before, and couldn't help turning his head to ask: "Why did Qiao Dadu come from the direction of Mocheng?"

Qiao Dingye smiled with a handsome face and an elegant smile: "Mocheng was invaded by Ruoqiang this time, and Qiao knew the truth of the cold lips and teeth, so he naturally came to help."

Shi Yu was even more puzzled, if Qiang invaded, it was a serious matter, why didn't anyone inform her, instead alarmed the chief protector?
She suppressed her thoughts and asked again: "Then how is the battle going?"

Qiao Dingye laughed happily twice: "Where do they have that ability? They have already been repulsed by me and General Huo."

Only then did Shi Yu feel relieved, lifted the reins, and rode the horse forward.

The cuffs were suddenly pulled lightly, and she turned her head to look. Azhan was driving slowly beside her in a dazed manner, his exposed chin was covered with dust, and he looked a bit embarrassed.

"What's the matter?" She asked softly, taking off the veil that had already been soiled.

A Zhan stared down at the land that was retreating because of his advance, and said in a low voice: "I am so useless in this state, and I need you to protect me."

Shi Yu smiled: "That's okay, I can protect you for the rest of your life."

Ah Zhan suddenly looked up at her, his expression was a little annoyed, but in the end, he was only depressed and unwilling, he clamped his horse's belly, and walked forward first.

In the past, Shi Yu would definitely have chased after him to say a few words of relief, but in this critical period, she still has many doubts to be answered, so she let him go.

In the early autumn, the weather in Chang'an City was a little erratic. It rained all day during the day, but suddenly stopped in the evening, and a white crescent appeared at night.

Jimo Wubai was standing in the courtyard admiring the moon, Du Quan hurriedly ran over from the other end of the corridor, panting: "My lord, I found out clearly, the Ruoqiang mission has not returned to the country yet, they took a detour, Still on the way."

"Detour?" Jimo Wubai snorted coldly, this Qi Zhu has sowed a lot of things in Chang'an, is it because he is afraid of being retaliated that he has to take a long way back home.Thinking of this, he suddenly felt something was wrong.

Is there any other reason for the detour?
He turned around and went back to his room to change his clothes, and decided to go to the palace to inquire about Mo City.

The eight-hundred-mile express delivery had already been sent to Emperor Jiaxi, and Jimo Wubai came just in time, and Emperor Jiaxi was about to discuss this matter with him.

In the imperial study room, agarwood is curling up, rising and changing in the candlelight.Jimo Wubai knelt and sat on the opposite side of the desk, as if looking at the scene, he had seen the gods.

Emperor Jiaxi on the opposite side coughed lightly, pulling back his thoughts: "Fortunately, the situation is not serious this time. Qiao Dingye led the troops to fight and help him defeat the enemy. It should let Mocheng see the benefits of relying on the imperial court. It should be a great contribution. "

Jimo Wubai replied: "Your Majesty is wise." His expression was not relaxed.

Emperor Jiaxi scribbled the vermilion pen with his fingers, frowned and said, "Now you have no reason to go to Mo City again, what should I do?"

Jimo Wubai got up and saluted: "I don't need a reason, I have a sincere heart, my aunt is in trouble, how can my nephew not be by my side? I bid farewell to Your Majesty, and set off for Mocheng immediately."

"Ahem, that's fine..." Emperor Jiaxi touched his face, thinking that this kind of excuse would make him blush.

When we returned to Mo City, it was already dark, and the Huo Mansion was brightly lit.

The old general wandered back and forth anxiously in the courtyard, until his servants came to report that Shi Yu had personally sent Ah Zhan back to the mansion, and then he did not stop.Hurrying to greet him at the door, I saw Shi Yu helping Ah Zhan enter the door. The latter was already exhausted, with his head hanging down and his face pale and silent.

"You..." Huo Qing asked for a lesson with a straight face, but after thinking about it, he swallowed the words back, turned his head and cupped his hands at Shi Yu: "It's good that the city lord comes back." He raised his hand to invite her in.

Shi Yu told Ah Zhan a few words, and asked his servants to help him go back to the room to rest, then turned to Huo Qing and said, "Don't be angry, Uncle Huo, if there is no Ah Zhan this time, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back alive. "

Huo Qing was surprised when he heard this: "What happened?"

Shi Yu told all about the Ruoqiang soldiers pretending to be his subordinates to meet her.

Huo Qing was silent, and walked into the hall with his hands behind his back, asking Shi Yu to take a seat: "If Qiang invaded Mocheng, the old man is most worried about you and Ah Zhan, but fortunately nothing happened this time, it must be the protection of the old city lord's spirit in heaven. "

Shi Yu nodded: "It's also thanks to Qiao Dadu who came in time. I heard that he also participated in the battle against Ruoqiang's invasion this time, but is it true?"

Huo Qing's face turned serious: "Indeed, actually, the old man thinks that Mo City's troops are strong enough to deal with Ruo Qiang, and he came forward on his own initiative, and the old man felt that something was wrong. However, if you don't hit the smiling face, it's an emergency, so you can't turn him away. "

Shi Yu tapped the table with his fingers. When Jimo Yan was in his hands, no one else had a hand in the affairs of Mocheng. Now that Qiao Dingye came here, the Anxi Protectorate behind him also intervened.This is indeed wrong.

"Uncle Huo, why didn't anyone send me any news about Ruoqiang's invasion?"

Huo Qing was making tea for her with his own hands, and he paused after hearing the words: "What? The old man sent people to send letters to the city lord no less than ten times, and wondered if you were trapped in Chang'an for something."

"..." Shi Yu was surprised and speechless.

Huo Qing frowned and said: "This matter is weird, could it be that someone is obstructing it? Where did the city lord live when he was in the capital?"

Shi Yu's face was a bit ugly, and Jimo was innocent again!
Qiao Dingye did not live in Mexico City, but camped near the border.With such care, it seems that the Mocheng officials are slack.

When Shi Yu returned to the City Lord's Mansion, she saw a group of officials who had been waiting for a long time, all of them lowered their heads, as if they were ready to be held accountable by her.

It was getting late, she was tired from the journey, and she was really not in the mood, so she waved her hand and told them to leave.Going back to the room alone, sitting quietly and thinking, I always feel that Mocheng has changed a lot when I come back this time.

Fortunately, this time she doesn't have to be distracted from dealing with Jimo Wubai.

After resting overnight, Shi Yu got up early the next morning to go to the border patrol.

The weather in Mocheng at this time was no longer hot, and it was even slightly cold in the morning.Suyuan put a cloak on Shi Yu and was about to send her out when Shi Yu returned and said, "Change into men's clothes."

The atmosphere in the barracks was solemn, and when Qiao Dingye heard that Shi Yu was coming, he immediately went out of the camp to meet her, but saw that she was well-groomed, wearing a sword at her waist, and her face was beautiful and majestic at every step. The attire is really exquisite, could it be that he wants to defend Mo City himself?"

Shi Yu hooked the corners of her lips: "Qiao Dadu's words are wrong. Protecting Mocheng is my duty."

"Yes yes yes, what the city lord said is very true, Qiao made a slip of the tongue." Qiao Dingye confessed with a smile, even though he was wearing armor, he was still elegant and handsome.

Shi Yu got on his horse and invited him to inspect the border together, and Qiao Dingye happily went.The two talked while walking, and he explained clearly the time and details of Mo City's invasion.

Shi Yu memorized every word in her heart, and recalled what Huo Qing said last night, and she had a general understanding of the situation in her heart.

"Mocheng has sufficient military equipment, but Qiao Dahu is willing to come here to help. Shi Yu still keeps it in mind, and will definitely repay this kindness in the future. Ruo Qiang's provocation is not once or twice. Forgive them, they dare not make any big moves. With Old General Huo in charge, there shouldn’t be any more disturbances.” Shi Yu straddled his horse and walked slowly, and at this point, he glanced at Qiao Dingye: “The Duhu Mansion is busy with affairs, so it’s better for the Duhu to go back as soon as possible. It is my responsibility to delay your government affairs."

The two had already patrolled the city gate at this time, a few women passed by with veils on their faces, and when they saw Qiao Dingye straddling a fierce horse, they smiled at him frequently, but when they turned their heads and saw Shi Yu, their eyes were It's getting hotter.

Shi Yu is dressed in men's clothing without a veil, and she can't see her figure in detail even when she is riding on a horse. She does have the appearance of a handsome young man.Qiao Dingye turned his head and joked: "Master Shi's public appearance will make all the girls in Mocheng fall in love."

Shi Yu was a little displeased when he changed the subject, and said lightly: "Naturally, he is not as good as Qiao Daduhu. Who doesn't know that Qiao Duhu loves beauty by nature, and the reputation of being romantic has already spread all over the world. Now it seems that he is coming to harm me in Mocheng girl."

Qiao Dingye giggled and said, "After meeting Master Shicheng, Qiao knew that his reputation was in vain before, and the beauty of Mocheng is only in front of his eyes."

Shi Yu smiled lightly and softly, looking forward, as usual, as if she didn't hear what he said at all.

"The beauty of Mocheng is only in front of your eyes? Hehe!" Jimo Wubai twisted the letter in his hand into a ball, and his body swayed slightly with the bumping carriage.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Du Quan cleverly hid outside the car and chatted with the driver, but unfortunately he still couldn't escape the clutches.

"Du Quan, how long until you arrive in Mocheng?"

"Back to Young Master, it will take at least seven or eight days..."

"too slow."

"Uh, it's..." Du Quan was on the verge of crying, this journey has been going on day and night, what else do you want to do!

Qiao Dingye still didn't leave Mocheng, Shi Yu now understands what it means to "invite a god, it's easy to send a god away", let alone this great god who wanted to come by himself.

That guy didn't know what method he used to make things happen in Mo City.Originally, he had the reputation of being romantic, and he didn't shy away from it. He often went to sensual occasions, and his reputation became even bigger.

Shi Yu locked herself in the mansion for several days, thinking hard about countermeasures to no avail, so she was a little worried.

"City Lord..." Su Yuan pushed the door of the study room a crack, poked half of her face in, and said hesitantly: "Yes...a letter has arrived."

"If you have a letter, send it in. What are you doing in a secret?" Shi Yu even smiled when she complained, and her voice was soft, but Suyuan was still a little timid, and it took a while before she stepped in and put the letter on her. On the desk case: "Yes... it is from Mr. Shaoqing."

Shi Yu's outstretched hand paused for a moment, then took it over without hesitation, took it apart in twos and twos, and read it carefully.

Suyuan observed her expression carefully, and saw that she actually smiled at the end, although she didn't understand what was going on, she was relieved.When she left the Central Plains before, she was still vomiting with Master Shaoqing.

After reading the letter, Shi Yu quickly replied with a pen, and was about to let Su Yuan send it out. After thinking about it again, she wrote another empty letter, and asked Su Yuan to send the empty letter first, and then send it secretly. Believe it.

After this letter, Shi Yu calmed down and began to concentrate on solving the affairs in the city.

Although Ruoqiang's invasion did not cause much damage to Mocheng, she still issued an edict-Mocheng will strictly check the borders from now on, strictly prohibiting Ruoqiang people from entering the city, and merchants are no exception.Violators will be severely punished, and may even be imprisoned.

As a result, Ruoqiang's trade was difficult to maintain and suffered heavy losses. The monarch could not bear to send envoys to seek peace, and even entrusted other countries to be lobbyists.

Qiao Dingye came to Shi Yu several times for this matter, Shi Yu recalled the letter from Jimo Wubai, and dismissed him with the reason that "this is a matter in the city, even His Majesty would not intervene". .

A few days later, Shi Yu received the news that Qiao Yueling had come to Mo City.She didn't ask any questions, but asked people to pay close attention to her movements.

Qiao Yueling didn't come to see her either, she went to the barracks without knowing what she said to Qiao Dingye, the brother and sister left that day.It was too urgent, and I couldn't even come to the door in person to say goodbye, so I just wrote a letter hastily and sent it to the City Lord's Mansion.

Shi Yu replied with a letter, expressing his regret for not being able to fulfill the friendship of the landlord, and ordered someone to prepare a generous gift and send it to the Protectorate of Ningshuo to thank Qiao Dingye for his merits in defending Mocheng from foreign enemies.

But even though Qiao Dingye left, most of the army remained here.

That night, Shi Yu ordered Ge Ben to lead his men and horses to pretend to be Ruoqiang soldiers and rush in from the outside, making the illusion of a night attack.

With Qiao Dingye absent, no one dared to call the shots.Huo Qing sent heavy troops to expel the "foreign enemies" and occupied the border by the way. In the name of eliminating the enemy troops, he demanded that the non-Mocheng officers and soldiers quickly evacuate.

After a lot of busy work, Qiao Dingye's men were finally cleared away from Mocheng.

Huo Qing has been a little unhappy these days, now that the soldiers and horses of the Duhu Mansion have left, he is in a good mood, and strode into the City Lord's Mansion to announce the good news, his face is flushed, and several wrinkles have stretched out.

"The city lord's plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain is brilliant."

Shi Yu stood on the steps and waited, watching the torch team leaving from the army of the Protectorate's Mansion from a distance, and said with a smile: "This is not just about diverting the tiger away from the mountain, but also cooperating with the inside and the outside."

"Oh?" Huo Qing was puzzled: "The city lord Li Ying, so who is outside?"

Shi Yu shook his head: "It's far away in Chang'an, so don't mention it."

Jimo Wubai, who was far away in Chang'an, arrived at the gate of Mo City on the second day. At that time, the sun had just risen and the people and horses were exhausted.

He was wandering around Mo City before, and he had already gotten acquainted with most of the officials. It was not the first time for the city guards to see him. When they saw that it was Taichang Shaoqing's carriage, they immediately got down to greet him.But Jimo Wubai didn't know what offense he committed, and ordered that he couldn't enter the city, so he stopped here.

Du Quan was so tired that he leaned against the car door to take a nap, he couldn't control that much, he could park wherever he liked.

The city guard was surprised, but he couldn't bother to ask, so he had to let him go.

Unexpectedly, he just sat for a whole day, and the sun was about to set.The city guard is really helpless. Judging by his posture, he is going to take root here!He quickly sent someone to ask the city lord for instructions, and went down to persuade him.

"Lord Shaoqing? Do you want to go to the city lord's mansion or to settle down in other government offices? The officials will send someone to take you off. You should enter the city first."

"No need." Jimo Wubai still sat motionless in the car.

"..."

The chariots of the city lord's mansion quickly drove onto the avenue, even if they went to the Central Plains, there was no such battle. The people were very curious about what the city lord was going to do, and some even followed all the way until the city gate.

The guards stood still, the car stopped, and Shi Yu got out of the car slowly. The veil decorated with gold silk pendants, the short jacket with lotus-coloured sleeves, the long skirt embroidered with leaves, and the cloak that dragged the ground, walked lightly and swayed gracefully.

The common people were speechless, the last time they saw such a solemn dress was when she was touring the city on the day she became the acting city lord, what kind of big person is there today?
The city guard had already got down from the top of the city and was waiting by the gate. Shi Yu kept walking until he reached the motionless carriage.

"My nephew came from afar, why don't you enter the city?"

"My aunt once said that there will be no future, no white and no face to meet."

Shi Yu sighed: "Where is it, I will personally pick you up today, and I have the right to plead guilty. My nephew must not take those words seriously."

Jimo Wubai didn't make a sound, Shi Yu was counted, he raised the curtain of the car himself, and asked him to get out of the car.

As expected, Jimo Wubai got out of the car, he looked a little slimmer, with big sleeves and wide shirt, clear eyes, but his appearance was even better than before.

Shi Yu put one hand on his arm and personally led him into the city, so polite that everyone looked sideways.

"Nephew," she looked straight ahead, but said in her mouth, "You have enough airs."

Jimo Wubai covered his lips with a fan: "It's not me who said there will be an indefinite future, I just follow my aunt's teaching."

Shi Yu snorted softly.

Jimo Wubai returned to the City Lord's Mansion again, and his status was quite different from before. Not only was the Acting City Lord personally greeted him, but he was also specially arranged to live in the Nanju Main Courtyard with the best terrain and the most beautiful scenery in the City Lord's Mansion, serving him in succession. twice as many servants.

Du Quan was flattered, he didn't have to do anything now, even such trivial things as changing Jimo Wubai's clothes, he felt like he was about to become the master.So much so that he always wondered if he was dreaming. The first thing he did when he woke up was to pinch his thigh fiercely. When he found out that the pain was severe, he suddenly burst into joy, thinking that the exhaustion of the journey was worth it.

Jimo Wubai felt at ease, he woke up in the morning feeling refreshed.

Strolling to the courtyard, I suddenly heard rustling in the bushes at the corner. When I got closer, I saw that Shi Yu was inside, wearing a soft bearded dress that was close to the body, her waist was tightly tucked, and she was bending over. Busy serving flowers and plants.

Hearing the movement, she turned her head to look over, and saw that he was beckoning: "Nephew, come help."

Jimo Wubai lifted the hem of his clothes and tied it around his waist, and got into the flowers: "Why are you so interested in doing this so early in the morning?" As he spoke, his hands had already helped her up the newly planted flower seedling.

Shi Yu lowered her voice and answered the wrong question: "What excuse did you use to transfer Qiao Dingye away?"

Jimo Wubai sneered: "He sent troops here to help, His Majesty was very happy, I simply wrote a memorial to claim credit for him, His Majesty summoned him back to the capital to receive the reward, and he will not come back for more than a month."

Shi Yu squatted down and looked at planting flowers, but he didn't take it seriously: "You corresponded with me before, but my reply was intercepted. Fortunately, I sent an empty letter first."

Jimo Wubai looked left and right, and moved the flowers to cover the two of them densely: "Do you think Mocheng has mixed with the eyeliner?"

Shi Yu nodded: "Before Ruoqiang attacked, I didn't get a single letter from Uncle Huo. I suspected that it was you who did it in Chang'an. Now it seems that the problem should be Mocheng."

Jimo Wubai thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "Not necessarily, Mocheng is as solid as gold, and most of the officials under him are veterans who are loyal to the old city lord, so they will not have any chance to plant eyeliner. In my opinion, your letter was stolen after leaving Mocheng. cut."

Shi Yu suddenly thought of something: "Then why did the letter you sent get delivered safely? What's more, it took you so little time to write a letter to Chang'an?"

Jimo Wubai raised his eyebrows: "The mountain people have their own tricks."

Shi Yu rolled his eyes, and drooped his pale fingers to twirl the clods of soil: "After the letter leaves the city, it must pass through Anxi Governor's Mansion. The person who intercepted the letter must be Qiao Dingye."

Jimo Wubai took a scoop of water from the bucket next to him to irrigate the flower seedlings, and said with a smile, "You sent an empty letter, and you should startle the snake. Qiao Dingye is not easy to deal with. Back then, I was so embarrassed If you didn't defeat him, is it a lie that you acted as a master at his age?"

Shi Yu glared at him: "Why, I'm still afraid that he won't succeed!"

"How could it be so? Auntie is so brave, who would she be afraid of? But..." Jimo Wubai leaned closer: "You should find someone to form an alliance with him to deal with him."

"Who are you looking for?"

Jimo Wubai pointed his finger at the tip of his nose.

"..."

The discussion was not over, when suddenly there was a shout from outside, a sharp sword pierced through the leaves, smashing the branches and leaves, and the tip of the sword hit the two of them directly.Jimo Wubai reacted quickly, stretched out his right arm and embraced Shi Yu behind him, turned his head to pass the point of the sword, swept the flowers with his left hand, and suddenly saw Huo Qing standing outside holding the sword.

"City Lord?" The old man was extremely surprised, looked at Jimo Wubai, then at Shi Yu behind him, then looked around at the densely packed flowers and shrubs, coughed dryly and turned his head away.

Shi Yu clapped his hands and got out of the flowers: "Why is Uncle Huo here?"

Huo Qing's tone was not very good: "The old man came to report the border situation to the city lord. He happened to pass by here and heard someone whispering. He thought it was an assassin coming from the mansion."

Shi Yu sneered: "I have nothing to do to grow flowers. The flowers in the Central Plains are really difficult to grow. Fortunately, I have my nephew to teach me."

Huo Qing turned his head to look at Jimo Wubai, he was planting flowers seriously, very diligently and meticulously.

"If the city lord really wants to study how to grow flowers, I can recommend a gardener for you, so why bother Taichang Shaoqing." He left without saying a word.

Shi Yu was extremely embarrassed.

Jimo Wubai was also a little embarrassed, why did he feel like he was being raped in bed even though it was nothing?He hurriedly said goodbye, cleaned his hands and changed his clothes, and led a horse out of the house for a walk.

The border is guarded by Huo Qing, don't worry.He mainly went to the restaurants and teahouses in the city to sit, and heard some rumors about Qiao Dingye. After returning, he sorted out his thoughts and thought about countermeasures in his heart.

At present, Qiao Dingye is sending troops to help the battle, and he has not done anything excessive except being reluctant to leave, and there is no definite evidence for intercepting the letter, and he cannot see his intention.But based on Jimo Wubai's understanding of him, there must be no good things.

He straddled the horse and passed the street, he was already thinking about it, suddenly the horse under him raised its hoof, which woke him up, and when he looked carefully, it was not when there was an extra person leading the horse for him.

"Your Excellency Shaoqing is only in a daze, but it will make the girls around me go crazy."

Jimo Wubai reined in his horse and stopped, leaned over to take a look at him, his eyes suddenly glanced at his wrist, the man immediately put his hands behind his back.

"Oh~~~ Mr. Xing, long time no see."

Xing Yue stroked the beard on his face, wanting to cry, but without that unlucky engraving, how could he be recognized so easily by you!
Besides, is that a chrysanthemum?That's clearly a mess!
Gritting his teeth, Xing Yue thought, in the future, he must publicize the unsightly painting by the city lord of Mo City to the world, so that he can understand the resentment in his heart!

"Mr. Xing, what are you thinking?" Jimo Wubai shook his hand in front of his eyes.

Xing Yue came back to his senses and coughed dryly: "It's nothing."

Jimo Wubai suddenly thought of an idea, and hooked his fingers at him: "Mr. Xing, how about we make a deal?"

Xing Yue patted his forehead: "I shouldn't have come to stroll around you, I'm leaving!"

"Come back!" Jimo Wubai stretched out his hand to grab his lapel: "Do you want to play the role of the court officials all over again?"

Xing Yue's eyes lit up: "What did you say?"

Jimo Wubai got off his horse, walked up to him with a smile, hooked his shoulders and walked forward: "Now I have a chance for you, you help me do something, I will let you dress up all the court officials. "

"This..." Xing Yue pondered: "I think so, but I will be imprisoned if I play the role of the imperial court official. You told me this last time when I pretended to be the governor of Runzhou."

"Cough," Jimo Wubai said with a dry smile, "How can you catch tiger cubs if you don't enter the tiger's den? You have this addiction, why don't you play with a big one?"

Xing Yue's expression has loosened.

Jimo Wubai's tone was seductive: "You can still pretend to be me entering the palace to meet His Majesty."

"It's a deal!" Xing Yue agreed, rubbing his hands together and asking, "Then what do you want me to do?"

"I want you to pretend to be Qiao Dingye, the chief protector of the Anxi Protectorate Mansion, and go to the Protectorate Mansion."

Xing Yue was even more excited, he played so much when he came up, it was so appetizing!
It hit it off.Jimo Wubai invited him to have a good meal at the restaurant, and personally sent him out of the city gate.

After this walk, autumn came within a few days, and within a few days, the coolness invaded from all directions, and the summer quietly retreated without a trace.

"Jimo Wubai has been here for more than half a month, wandering around the city all day, you are too pampering him." The study room in the afternoon was soaked in a few rays of thin sun, making people drowsy.A Zhan rested his forehead on one hand, lazily leaning against Shi Yu, his eyes fixed on her.

Shi Yu was burying her head in dealing with political affairs, and looked up at him: "Last time when you ran out, many people saw your face, and I worked hard to suppress it. How dare you come to the City Lord's Mansion!"

Ah Zhan sighed softly: "The city lord's mansion is already occupied by Jimo Wubai, how can I not come?"

In fact, he heard Huo Qing talk about the scene of flowers before, and he couldn't help but ran here.This reason naturally cannot let Shi Yu know.

Shi Yu put down his pen, with a funny face on his face: "He helped me withdraw Qiao Dingye's soldiers and horses, and he should be treated politely."

"I think Qiao Dingye is much better than him." Ah Zhan sat up straight and said, "At least Qiao Dingye helped Mo City, and he came to take Mo City."

Shi Yu shook her head: "You still don't understand these things, don't meddle, I have my own concerns."

Ah Zhan pursed his lips tightly and turned away his face: "I don't understand anything, it's because you don't let me understand."

Shi Yu knew that her tone was serious, so she hurriedly got up and went over, and sat down beside him: "Okay, it's just a small matter, don't take it to heart. You'd better stay in Huo Mansion, don't walk around casually, let Jimo Wubai find out If you don't, you'll be fine."

Ah Zhan seemed to want to refute, but was interrupted by Shi Yu's extended hand. He took her arm as a pillow, lay on her lap, and closed his eyes: "I'll rest for a while before leaving. Since you became the city lord, It's hard for me to see you, and I don't know when I will see you next time."

Shi Yu patted his cheek lightly: "Don't fall asleep, you will have to stay in bed if you are cold."

The sound of footsteps coming slowly came from outside the door, Shi Yu was stunned, Su Yuan had already been pushed away by her, how could someone come?

She went to the door to have a look, and hurried back to help Ah Zhan, fastened his cloak and cap, and said, "Get out of the window quickly."

Ah Zhan was surprised: "Why?"

"Jimo Wubai is here."

"Why do I have to hide when he comes?"

"Just rely on your face!"

A Zhan was taken aback, and obediently walked to the window, there was already a knock on the door, and it really was Jimo Wubai.

The window was a bit high, Shi Yu looked at it, worried that Ah Zhan would fall, hesitated for a while, and time was tight, so he had to hide him behind the screen.

After she returned to the desk, she sat down and answered, Jimo Wubai opened the door and walked in, wearing a high crown and brocade robe, with a radiant look.

"My nephew, did something good happen to you?" Shi Yu smiled lightly.

Jimo Wubai knelt down opposite her and said, "It's a good thing. Although His Majesty praised Qiao Dingye, he didn't give him a promotion, but only rewarded him with some money."

Shi Yu thought about it carefully and nodded: "This is really a good thing. His intentions are unclear. If he has more power, he will be more difficult to deal with."

"His intentions should be known soon." Jimo Wubai took out a rolled-up note from his sleeve and handed it to her, one could tell at a glance that it was just taken off the pigeon's leg.

Shi Yu unfolded it and took a look, then raised her head in surprise: "You actually have people in the Protectorate's Mansion?"

"Others can't get in, so this person can sneak in openly."

"Oh? Who?"

Jimo Wubai laughed: "It's the guy who calls you aunt and my uncle."

Suddenly there was a soft sound from the side, Jimo Wubai turned his head vigilantly, Shi Yu hurriedly pulled his gaze back: "You mean Xing Yue?"

"En." Jimo Wubai, a martial arts practitioner with extraordinary eyesight, replied, his eyes had already swept to the figure behind the screen, and the slightly exposed hem of his clothes was obviously a man.

He glanced at Shi Yu, and his heart sank suddenly.

Shi Yu has never been a shy person. Originally she was in charge of Mo City, and officials came and went. It was not a big deal for a man to appear in the study, but it was strange to deliberately hide it.Jimo Wubai lowered his eyes and pursed his lips, gently rubbing the handle of the fan with his fingers.

Shi Yu was flustered, afraid that he would find out something was wrong, so he found an excuse to divert his attention: "Nephew, Qiao Dingye should be back soon, and you and I have to work hard on this matter." Just plan it."

"It's natural." Jimo Wubai raised his eyes and responded with a smile, everything was as usual, then he suddenly got up and walked towards the screen.

Shi Yu quickly stood up and suppressed his emotions: "Where is my nephew going?"

Jimo Wubai turned a corner and stopped at the window: "Look at the sky outside, it's getting late, I'm leaving now."

Shi Yu breathed a sigh of relief: "In that case, I won't keep you." He said and sent him all the way to the door, "Nephew, go slowly."

Jimo Wubai turned his head to look at her before he lifted his foot to go out, and Shi Yu suddenly had goosebumps, but he heard him say: "Auntie, haven't you thought about forming an alliance with me yet? I'm still waiting for your answer." .”

Shi Yu felt relieved, thinking he had discovered something. "Don't worry, I will give you an answer as soon as possible."

After Jimo Wubai left, Ah Zhan came out from behind the screen with an unhappy expression.

"What aunt and uncle, what a mess..." He muttered softly.

Shi Yu couldn't care less about explaining, so he sent him out personally, while saying: "You don't want to walk around casually in the future, I will find you if I have something to do."

Ah Zhan kept silent and walked all the way to the back door, where Huo's carriage was waiting.He looked up at the majestic City Lord's Mansion, and then at Shi Yu: "Could it be that you can't find me if you have nothing to do?"

Shi Yu tucked his collar for him: "Jimo Wubai is very cunning, you have to understand that everything I have done today is for your own good, so you should be obedient."

Ah Zhan nodded silently, turned and boarded the car.

Shi Yu could no longer pamper him too much, turned around and returned to the mansion, and immediately sent someone to send a message to Ge Ben, picking a few clever people to guard in the vicinity of Huo's mansion secretly, watching him specifically.This must never happen again today.

Jimo Wubai has not appeared in front of Shi Yu since he left, and is still wandering around the city as before.

Saybak is still bustling inside.The debate between him and Xing Yue at the beginning was really impressive, even if he was sitting in the corner, he was recognized at a glance.

The shopkeeper stroked his raised mustache and came over to greet him. Seeing that there was only a jug of wine and a simple appetizer on the table, he exclaimed, "Master Shaoqing, why is he drinking alone?" Let him go and call the girl who sells singing in the store to cheer him up.

A moment later, a woman from the Han family came over with her pipa in her arms, bowed to Jimo Wubai, sat down opposite him, and began to pluck the strings and sing.There is nothing left and right, Jimo Wubai simply raised his forehead to appreciate it seriously.

The melody is bleak, and the woman's timbre is soft and beautiful. Together, it is another style.He listened carefully to the lyrics, it was different from the melodious sounds in ordinary wine shops, it was actually a sonorous song that counted the romantic figures of the past, and he appreciated it very much.

When he was singing Wei and Jin, he suddenly heard the phrase "Huan Wen sees Xie An, and Xi Lang hides behind the scenes", and he couldn't help frowning.

The guest of honor.

Isn't it the portrayal of Shi Yu's study that day.

At the beginning, the debate was a good story, and the business of this inn was also booming.The shopkeeper had already regarded Jimo Wubai as a lucky star, and he was attentively serving him the whole time. Suddenly seeing him with a sullen face and saying nothing, he waved his hand and told the singer to leave, bowing and smiling: "Master Shaoqing is not satisfied? Little one again Find someone else to sing for you."

Someone answered, "What do you think of me, the shopkeeper?"

When the shopkeeper turned his head, he saw a woman wearing a veil standing beside her holding a pipa, her voice was a bit weird, her stature was relatively tall, her hair was slightly chestnut, she seemed to be a woman from an outside domain.Or, for a change.

"Come on, come on." He beckoned, and the woman came over obediently immediately.

Jimo Wubai was not in the mood, he shook his hand, the shopkeeper would be wrong and thought he was in the way, so he left immediately.

The woman didn't play the piano, instead she directly squeezed towards Jimo Wubai, the latter backed away in surprise, she just wanted to get closer, and gradually pushed Jimo Wubai to the edge of the bench.

Jimo Wubai was about to speak to stop him, but the woman complained first: "Oh, what are you hiding, I want to whisper something to you."

He was taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing with a "puchi". This voice was very familiar, and it turned out to be Xing Yue.

"Mr. Xing, who are you playing this time?"

Xing Yue pinched the piano under his armpit, brushed the cumbersome hair on his head, looked around, and said in a low voice: "Don't mention it again, no one is here this time, Qiao Dingye is back, I have to Find a way to run away. Fortunately, that kid is not in vain in his reputation, there are many women in the house, I just pick one and pretend to be fine."

Jimo Wubai suppressed his smile: "Mr. Xing has worked hard."

"It's not just hard work, it's killing me! If my wife knows that I don't charge you a penny for doing such a big thing for you, she must peel me off."

"Don't worry, your benefits will be indispensable in the future." Jimo Wubai stretched out his arms and embraced him, as if he was molesting a prostitute in the eyes of outsiders: "What news did you find out?"

Xing Yue broke away from him, turned his back, reached out and groped his chest for a long time, and handed over a crumpled paper ball.

Jimo Wubai wanted to laugh again, faced his angry eyes and swallowed a dry cough, took the ball of paper and unfolded it, looked carefully, there was no smile left.

Xing Yue blinked, squeezed over pretending to be coquettish, squeezed his throat and asked: "My lord~~~ Next, can I pretend to be you?"

"You can do whatever you want." Jimo Wubai said perfunctorily, got up and went out in a hurry.

Looking at his back, Xing Yue chopped his feet wryly: "Cut, you bunch of stinky men are more heartless than the other!" As he said that, he picked up the pipa, twisted his waist and left the inn, and just disappeared.

The shopkeeper watched him go out, amazed, Mr. Shaoqing really has a big appetite.

Jimo Wubai hurried back to the city lord's mansion, and yelled loudly as soon as he entered the residence: "Du Quan, Yanmo!"

Du Quan was leaning against the window and eating an apple leisurely, when he heard that he fell to the ground.I haven't worked for a long time, and I'm not used to it.

He wiped his mouth and quickly got up and ran to the desk. Jimo Wubai had already written a book at the desk, and he wrote a book full of eloquence. Finally, he stamped the official seal and asked him to send it out immediately.

How dare Du Quan delay the memorial to His Majesty, so he hurried out to do it.

At this moment, Shi Yu is sitting in the study, admiring calligraphy and painting.When Suyuan brought it in, she said it was made by Qiao Dingye herself, and sent someone to bring it over quickly.

The painting is not the popular landscape of flowers and birds, nor is it a picture of a maid, but Shi Yu herself, exactly what she looked like when she was wearing men's clothing and Qiao Dingye patrolling the border that day.

There is a poem next to it: Shaoguang must take care of each other and live up to the reputation of being romantic.

As expected of a famous general who is romantic, even the way of courting women is so elegant.

Shi Yu didn't feel anything, but still took a pen and wrote him a letter.

After finishing this task, she personally went to the guard team of the City Lord's Mansion, picked four guards, and sent them to Nanju Main Courtyard to watch Jimo Wubai.

"Why does the city want us to stare at Mr. Shaoqing?" The four guards were gearing up, and they had already conceived the scene of uncovering the tiles in the middle of the night to peek at the secret letter.It's the first time I do this kind of thing, and I'm a little excited when I think about it!

Shi Yu said concisely: "All actions."

The guards are naturally extremely responsible for the task assigned by the city lord. After going to Nanju main courtyard, they will record Jimo Wubai's movements in detail every day.

Shi Yu read it on the first day, and it recorded that Jimo Wubai ate and drank three meals a day, not to mention what he ate, and even what he ate was clearly written—"Taichang Shaoqing ordered his servants to remove beans, which shows that he doesn't like beans. "The latter describes the hardships of transporting the beans from the Central Plains, and expresses the pain of Taichang Shaoqing for wasting such an expensive thing...

Looking at it the next day, it recorded Jimo Wubai's attire—"Taichang Shaoqing likes plain colors, and especially hates black and black, but his black color is absolutely superior to others."

Shi Yu has no choice but to ask you to stare at his actions. The four big men are either staring at the food or discussing whether Jimo Wubai looks good in black. Is this really good?

Qiao Dingye quickly sent new calligraphy, paintings and letters, which have continued intermittently since then.Sometimes it's just a simple poem or two, sometimes it's a few random gossips, but the feelings in it are already clear at a glance.

Shi Yudang didn't understand anything, and when he replied, he said something nonsense, but kept in touch with him.Qiao Dingye said that she thought of her when eating, and she said that she had a good dish today, and she would recommend one or two; Qiao Dingye said that she thought of her when drinking water, so she sent some good teas.

When the biological mother was alive, in order to support her, she danced for the guests in the restaurant, and it was inevitable that she would encounter difficulties.She has seen a lot of how to deal with men when she was very young.If Qiao Dingye really did this because of her appearance, it's okay to say, I'm afraid it's because the drunkard doesn't care about drinking.This kind of person cannot refuse directly, because he is not sure what his intentions are, and he may be backlashed.The only way is to pretend to be stupid and innocent, he doesn't make it clear, she just sits and watches the aftermath.

After working for several days, the four guards in Nanju main courtyard finally brought back a useful piece of news - Jimo Wubai received a letter, suspected to be from the imperial capital.

Shi Yu impatiently ordered them to investigate again.

Several guards simply took turns to watch and report the news. After a while, one came to report that Taichang Shaoqing had left the yard, and another came after a while saying that he was going east, and after a while, another came and said it was not good, city lord, Taichang Shaoqing seemed to be It's coming to you.

Sure enough, as soon as Shi Yu dismissed them, Jimo Wubai walked in the door.

"Nephew, I haven't seen you for a long time." Shi Yu greeted him with a smile.

Jimo Wubai didn't say much, stood still in front of her, and began to undress.

Shi Yu was startled: "What are you doing?"

Jimo Wubai was surprised: "Didn't my aunt tell me to obey the rules of the elders here? I think the people you arranged should be the same as before. You want to know what I'm wearing inside? Why bother? Tell me, and I'll take it off for you to see."

"..."

Shi Yu was left speechless, Jimo Wubai seemed satisfied, straightened his clothes, and sat down opposite her: "I think my aunt deliberately found these people and wanted to remind me, what happened? Just say it straight."

Shi Yu said in a deep voice: "I suspect that Qiao Dingye is plotting against Mocheng. If that's the case, his intention is the same as yours, and you may form an alliance. Naturally, I will keep an eye on you."

Jimo Wubai smiled: "There is no need to doubt, he really wants to plot against Mo City, and Xing Yue has already found out the news."

Shi Yu frowned: "Then why didn't you say it earlier?" Could it be that there is really an alliance intention?
Jimo Wubai just sighed.

After receiving the news, he immediately wrote a memorial to Emperor Jiaxi, and the reply letter was delivered today. Emperor Jiaxi said that the three-month deadline given to him had already passed, and it would be a good thing if Qiao Dingye could do it for him.After all, it is impossible for Mocheng to have a acting city lord all the time, there must be an official city lord.

It's not easy to say this directly, so he changed the subject: "How did my aunt know?"

Shi Yu took the calligraphy and painting sent by Qiao Dingye and handed it to him.

Jimo Wubai thought it was a confidential document, but when he unfolded it, it turned out to be Shi Yu's portrait. Looking at the signature, he immediately dismissed it: "It's a shame to send it if it is painted like this."

"Who let you see how he painted?"

He rolled up the scroll and returned it to her: "Auntie can understand that he has ulterior motives, but I don't know how you responded?"

"No response."

Jimo Wubai saw that she didn't seem to have any response, so he smiled stiffly and said: "Forget it, let's not mention this matter for now, I proposed an alliance before, what do you think now?"

Shi Yu looked suspicious: "Nephew, such a good opportunity, why do you stand by my side?"

Jimo Wubai smiled coldly: "How could I let Mocheng fall into the hands of outsiders? Uncle's hard work, only I can inherit it with my own hands, so I can repay his kindness."

Listening to his tone, Shi Yu didn't feel very comfortable. He always felt like he was targeting the old city lord. How could he be kind to someone he had never met?But he bluntly said that the purpose is also a good thing. I am afraid that he has no purpose, so he will not dare to cooperate.

The two agreed that the City Lord's Mansion issued an edict on that day, ordering that all decisions of the towns be submitted to the City Lord's Mansion in a unified manner, and the acting city lord would make the decision in person, and discuss important matters with Taichang Shaoqing.He also ordered the whole city to advance the curfew time, strengthen the military, and take strict precautions.

The people of the whole city were inexplicably astonished, this edict was drawn up by Taichang Shaoqing and sealed and ribboned on behalf of the city lord.

Is it so harmonious after going to the Central Plains?I'm so used to it...

Mocheng officials also had doubts. Although Shi Yu's mind was unpredictable, the general direction of preventing the Central Plains from interfering with Taichang Shaoqing has not changed. What is the situation this time?
The governor was wise enough to protect his life, and when he received the news, he "couldn't afford to get sick", and no miracle doctor could cure him.Huo Qing was guarding the border all day long, and the officials pushed Ge Ben out without a leader.

Who let him be favored.

Ge Ben went to the city lord's mansion in a hurry, entered the study, and saw Shi Yuduan sitting on the desk, writing with a pen, pinching the sleeve with the auspicious cloud embroidered pattern on the right hand with his left hand, his long hair tied up casually, and the tail of his hair was wavy Drag it from the chest to the case.

He turned his gaze, and next to him was Jimo Wubai, with loose regular clothes draped over his body, hair loose, and holding a letter in his hand, reading carefully. He was even more idle than Shi Yu, and those who didn't know thought he was Where is the master here!
He is a little angry, this kid has given the city lord some kind of bewilderment soup, and his status has been raised so much all of a sudden, he is almost on an equal footing with the city lord.

Jimo Wubai raised his head and saw his expression, he understood a little bit in his heart, put down the letter in his hand, and said with a smile: "Did Captain Ge come because of the edict?"

Ge Benli ignored him, cupped his hands to Shi Yu and said: "The city lord ordered, and the subordinates dare not disobey. It's just that when the old city lord was alive, there was never a precedent for others to decide matters with the city lord. How could the city lord make such a decision?" First of all?"

Shi Yu kept writing, without even raising his head: "The old city lord has rested in peace, don't talk about him for everything. The edict has been promulgated, as subordinates, you only need to follow the edict, and don't ask questions that shouldn't be questioned." Ask too much."

Ge Ben glared at Jimo Wubai: "If you have any unspeakable secrets from the city lord, you might as well tell them. If someone threatens you, your subordinates will definitely not sit idly by!"

Jimo Wubai touched his nose with an innocent face.

"Presumptuous!" Shi Yu raised his head and called out, and two guards immediately came in to obey orders. "Send Captain Ge back to the mansion to think about it! Without my permission, you are strictly forbidden to step out of the mansion!"

"..." Ge Ben was tongue-tied.

The news spread quickly, and even Ge Ben, who was favored by the city lord, was put under house arrest, and now no one dared to express any objection.

Entering October, the East-West trade has begun to flourish again, and everyone is rushing to throw out the goods in their hands as soon as possible before winter.

Ruoqiang missed Mocheng once, and now he is reaping the consequences, the time has become more and more difficult, so he sent envoys to reconcile.It was none other than the one who came this time.

Shi Yu, dressed in Xuanyi, saw Qi Zhu being led into the meeting hall by his servants, and the corner of his mouth slightly curled up.

Qi Zhu came here this time because he had no choice but to offend Shi Yu in the Central Plains, and he felt sorry for her. When he caught a glimpse of her expression, his knees trembled slightly, and when he turned his head, he saw that Jimo Wubai was there, and he felt even more in his heart. Not good.

The door behind him was closed when he came in. The conference hall was already empty, and the position at the top was only one step higher than that at the bottom. But Shi Yu was sitting there, and Qi Zhu felt that he was more than a head short. It was the same feeling as when meeting Emperor Jiaxi.

"Yo, isn't this Mr. Right, long time no see." Jimo Wubai looked at him with a smile, as if he was reunited with an old friend: "If I knew it was you who came here in person, I would definitely go out of the city ten miles to meet you."

Qi Zhu sneered: "Hey, Mr. Shaoqing is here, it's really unexpected."

Jimo Wubai smiled and said: "Why the accident? Our aunt and nephew have always supported each other and discussed together in important matters in Mo City."

Qi Zhu's expression was cloudy and uncertain.

Shi Yu said: "Nephew, let Qi Xiang talk about how he plans to compensate Mocheng for the loss."

Qi Zhu was taken aback for a moment, and his voice was raised several tones: "Compensation?"

"That's right, since ancient times, there is no compensation for peace talks." Shi Yu sneered, "It's not me, Ruoqiang, who invaded Mocheng."

Although Mocheng's independent power is large enough to discuss matters with foreign envoys, it still needs to notify the court before and after.Qi Zhu knew this well, and guessed that the two of them were bluffing, so he calmed down and threw out the excuse he had prepared before: "City Master Rong, Ruoqiang didn't do it intentionally this time, but just to get back a The deserters just entered the border of Mocheng. Mocheng is attacking, so Ruoqiang can't be beaten, right? So this matter is just a misunderstanding."

Shi Yu raised his chin slightly, his eyes cast a contemptuous look: "So we still have to compensate Ruoqiang?"

Qi Zhu said with a smile: "Wherever it is, as long as the city lord has a heart, peace is the most important thing in everything."

Shi Yu was noncommittal, turned around and asked Jimo Wubai: "How did you let nephew settle the score?"

Jimo Wubai took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to her: "It's already been calculated."

Shi Yu opened it, looked at it, nodded, and ordered Suyuan to be handed over to Qi Zhu.

Qi Zhu took it with both hands, not knowing why: "This is..."

"If Ruoqiang needs to pay for the amount of compensation, Qixiang will take a look at it slowly. When the compensation is paid, the trade will be smooth. As you said, peace is the most important thing in everything." Shi Yu stood up with a smile, and Shi Shiran left.

"..." Qi Zhu stared at her back speechlessly, daring to say it for a long time, it was like saying nothing.

Jimo Wubai was kind-hearted, and even specially sent him out, saying: "Master You might as well offer a Huxuan dance to the acting city lord, maybe when she is happy, she will ask for less compensation."

Qi Zhu's forehead was throbbing with blue veins: "Master Shaoqing, what are you talking about? I am the right minister of a country..."

Jimo Wubai covered his lips with his index finger and "hush": "To be precise, you are the right minister of the defeated country."

Qi Zhu gritted his teeth and left in a huff.

If Ruo Qiang was devastated, it was more satisfying than anything else.In the evening, Shi Yu specially ordered people to prepare food and wine to celebrate with Jimo Wubai.

"Qi Zhu is arrogant, you have angered him today, Ruoqiang fears that something will happen." Halfway through the meal, Shi Yu expressed his doubts.

Jimo Wubai stopped chopsticks: "The reason why Ruoqiang's war with Mocheng subsided so quickly this time is also because of lack of stamina. None of the other small countries in the Western Regions will help him. As long as we send special envoys to the surrounding countries as soon as possible, lay a solid foundation If Qiang Ding does not dare to act rashly, Qiao Dingye will also be afraid."

Shi Yu looked around, but luckily only Su Yuan and Du Quan were in the room, "But if Mo City sends envoys rashly, they will be accused of treason."

Jimo Wubai smiled: "It's okay, I'll just go this trip myself, and I don't need to be an envoy."

Shi Yu looked at him up and down, picked up a chopstick and put it in his bowl with a smile: "Wu Bai is so considerate, I am really touched. If there is no Mocheng in the middle, I will definitely give you this." friend."

Jimo Wubai played with the wine cup and looked at her with a smile: "I only want the kind that is heart-to-heart."

Shi Yu couldn't help laughing out loud: "That's natural."

"No, it's not enough."

"Ok?"

The corner of the clothes behind the sky screen suddenly flashed in Jimo Wubai's mind, and he was pulled back to his senses by the "hmm" again, shook his head, picked up the chopsticks: "It's nothing..."

Both Shi Yu and Jimo Wubai are vigorous and resolute people. Since they have made plans to visit the surrounding countries, it is natural that the sooner they go, the better.

Early the next morning, Jimo Wubai packed up and wanted to leave the city.Before leaving, he went to the study to say goodbye to Shi Yu, but he didn't see her, but saw a servant coming in with calligraphy and paintings.

Shi Yu gave him the right to make decisions, and now his status is naturally different from the past. The servants did not see Shi Yu, so they sent the scroll to him.

Jimo Wubai opened it and saw that it was still Shi Yu's portrait, this time it was a charming look in a skirt, with the beautiful scenery of rockery and overlapping water behind her, she was leaning on the side of the corridor, smiling sweetly.A sentimental love poem was inscribed next to it, and the inscription was not who Qiao Dingye was.

He tutted and shook his head, almost spit out the sour water. He felt very unhappy, and immediately spread the paper and rubbed the ink, lifted the hem of his clothes and sat down, picked up the pen and dipped in the ink, and copied a copy of the painting made by Qiao Dingye, but the figure His eyes and demeanor have changed.The scene behind has also been changed to a vast and distant mountain, and it looks like Shi Yu is leaning on a railing to look into the distance.Then he signed it generously, stamped his own seal, and asked someone to send it to the Duhu Mansion.

The painting was completed in one go. After sending it out, he was full of energy, and his steps were much lighter when he went out.

A few days later, Shi Yu received a letter from Qiao Dingye. In the letter, he said that Zixuan's painting skills were better, and he could describe Shi Yu's charm in just a few strokes, which made him feel ashamed.

Shi Yu was baffled, and hurriedly wrote to ask Jimo Wubai what was going on, he replied righteously, this was to let Qiao Dingye understand that Mocheng already had his place, and there was no opportunity to take advantage of it, so that he could Be afraid.

So reasonable, Shi Yu was speechless.

(End of this chapter)