One City Spring Lane

Chapter 14

Back in the room, she was busy and tired all day, and her mood was ups and downs, and she fell into a deep sleep not long after.Unexpectedly, in the middle of the night, she woke up suddenly, and the first thing she did was to think about whether Jimo Wubai had really returned.

In the end, after thinking about it for a few times, I felt that the scene where the two met and what they said was just like a dream. It was obviously just a few hours ago.

She couldn't feel sleepy, so she just put on her clothes and got out of bed, and straddled out of the house.

Jimo Wubai's injury is not very serious. Recently, scabs have formed, and it is so itchy that he gets up very early every day.He put on his clothes and knotted a tie, and opened the door. It was just dawn, and the autumn air was crisp, but the wind in Mocheng in the early morning was not gentle at all.

Suddenly he turned his eyes, and saw Shi Yu standing under the porch pillar at the door, dressed in normal clothes, draped over a cloak, with no hair bun, and no makeup on his face, it seemed that he had been here for a long time.

"Hey, why are you here so early?"

Shi Yu's expression relaxed: "I just came to see if you really came back."

Jimo Wubai was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly: "I said you saw me in a normal mood last night, and admired your composure. It turns out that you only started to get agitated until now."

Shi Yu pursed her lips, turned her head and left.He quickly stepped forward and grabbed her, fearing to disturb the little official and Du Quan, he simply pulled her into the room and closed the door.

"Is it so difficult to admit that you care about me?"

Shi Yu was pushed behind the door by him, looking at his playful face, he felt extremely glaring, raised his eyebrows and eyes, shimmering and charming: "I didn't care that much in the first place."

"Then you still said to see if I really came back?"

"I'm just here to deal with government affairs, just to take a look at you. After all, you are my nephew."

"Oh, it seems that you have to admit that this life is really hopeless." Jimo Wubai pecked her lips as he said, with a contemptuous expression on his face when he backed away.

Shi Yu pinched his jaw and kissed him instead.

Jimo Wubai was startled, the smile on his face stopped suddenly, and he looked at her without blinking.

Shi Yurou smiled and said: "As the lord of the city, I'm the only one who treats others lightly in Mo City. Do you think you're taking advantage?"

Jimo Wubai slapped his forehead: "Aunt really still has the same demeanor, I admire, admire."

Suddenly there were footsteps outside the door, and before Du Quanren reached the door, he began to call Jimo Wubai, saying that he was delivering medicine.

Shi Yu took the opportunity to push Jimo Wubai away, but he was still firmly imprisoned by him.There was no joke on his face, and he buried his head on her shoulder, tenderly: "I'm back, don't worry."

He knew that what Shi Yu said just now was not pretending to be frivolous, nor was it flirting, nor was it out of refusal to welcome, he still couldn't let go because of Ah Zhan.

Shi Yu was silent for a moment, reached out and grabbed his back, buried her face in his chest and let out a long sigh of relief.

News soon came from the court that Qiao Dingye's case was basically settled.His foundation is not stable, he has many crimes and is involved in treason, and there are very few people in the court who dare to intercede for him. Now the capital crime is absolutely inescapable, and it depends on the family.

Jimo Wubai was already in Ningshuo at this time.He faked his death before, and was sent to Ningshuo to collect evidence when he was half recovered from his injuries.Qiao Dingye's charges of accepting bribes and oppressing the common people were true or false, and they all came from him.

So as long as His Majesty wants you to die, you are not afraid of being innocent.

This time when he came to Ningshuo, his main task was to clean the Anxi Protectorate, and replace Qiao Dingye's direct subordinates and confidantes with candidates appointed by the emperor.

Qiao Dingye's family members have been strictly guarded by the imperial court, Jimo Wubai went to see him, searched around, but did not see Qiao Yueling.

He didn't know about Qiao Yueling's departure. He happened to hear the rumor that Shi Yu and Qiao Dingye had an affair and was slapped by him. He wanted to ask Shi Yu, but he was afraid that she would misunderstand him because he cared about her for serving others with sex. I had to give up.

Ning Shuo was not at peace, probably out of revenge, when Jimo Wubai went out to work in the city at night, he was assassinated by a group of Shatuo mercenaries.

The fierce battle between the two sides was in full swing, and suddenly Ge Ben came out with a general who killed the opponent completely.

Not to say, it really is clean.

As the setting sun was about to set, Jimo Wubai stood beside the car, sweeping across the corpses, the dripping blood was extraordinarily beautiful under the setting sun.He looked at Ge Ben: "Lieutenant Ge is here to suppress bandits?"

Ge Ben smiled bluntly, "Otherwise, Master Shaoqing thinks that I came here to save you? Oh no, it's time to call Da Du Hu, even though you are acting in charge." He glanced at the corpse on the ground and said, "These people are the murderers who killed the former city lord. The city lord has ordered them to kill them when they see them. No one will be left behind."

It is indeed Shi Yu's style.

Jimo Wubai glanced behind him: "But I always feel that you have other things to do." Ge Ben was leading a troop of cavalry, but suddenly there was an extra carriage. "Look at the direction, Captain Ge, is this the original one? Who is in this car?"

Ge Ben always repulsed him, and said with a cold face: "I came out to kill Shatuo Killer."

Jimo Wubai pursed his lips: "Well, since you don't want to say more, then I won't ask any more. Anyway, you still have to be inspected when you pass Ningshuo. This is the latest rule."

Ge Ben's eyes flashed, and his jaw was held high: "Then I'll tell you, the people in the car are our Santo's guests. If you're not afraid of the Santo's anger, you can check it out!"

Jimo Wubai rubbed his nose: "I'm really afraid that she will get angry. How about this, you go your own way, and I won't investigate anymore. I'll go directly to Mocheng to have a look."

Ge Ben stared at him sullenly, almost angry, but remembered that Shi Yu had emphasized before leaving that he should act as low-key as possible, let alone not attract too much attention on the road, so he could only snort coldly and hit the road.

It was already late at night when we arrived in Mexico City.Ge Ben was trying to get rid of Jimo Wubai all the way, but he followed too closely.

When they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, there were already two rows of servants waiting at the door with lights on.Ge Ben waved his hand, and the carriage was led to the back door.

Jimo Wubai followed immediately, but was stopped by Ge Ben Hengma: "Do you still want to follow?"

"Just take a look at who it is, what is Ge Xiaowei doing so nervous?" Jimo Wubai took out a token from his arms and lit it up: "Don't stop me, if I didn't look at Shi Yu's face, I wouldn't follow him all the way I'm here, just because I'm afraid you'll be in trouble."

Ge Ben gritted his teeth, but Mocheng is not what it used to be, and the emperor's token has to be given face, so he can only step aside and wink at his subordinates, telling him to go to the mansion to inform Shi Yu.

The speed of the carriage was really fast, and when Jimo Wubai caught up, it had already reached the back door.Before the carriage came to a complete stop, Du Quan had already jumped from his side and ran to the front to check.

"what?"

Jimo Wubai heard him exclaim, got out of the car and walked over, the soldiers spread out on both sides, Du Quan stood beside the car holding the curtain and looked at him: "My lord, come and see."

Jimo Wubai took the torch from the servant, and took a closer look, there was a woman sleeping in the car, looking carefully at her face, it was Qiao Yueling.

He secretly speculated about Shi Yu's motives, and when he turned his head, he saw Shi Yu standing at the back door with her skirt dragging the ground.

"Nephew Xian didn't see anything just now, right?" She approached slowly, waved her hands to the people, and they stepped forward to lift the unconscious Qiao Yueling out of the car, and helped her into the mansion.

Jimo Wubai looked left and right, stepped forward to hold her arm, and walked with her to the mansion while whispering: "What are you planning to do?"

Shi Yu glanced at him, "I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to intervene, so don't ask any more questions." She then told Su Yuan beside her: "Go and guard Miss Qiao, and come as soon as she wakes up." Tell me, don't let her go."

Suyuan took the order, and she didn't forget to ask her to drink the medicine before leaving.

What Shi Yu wanted to drink was medicine to heal his wounds, and just before he came, he picked up the medicine bowl, and when he heard the news that Jimo Wubai was coming, he had to rush to the back door.

Jimo Wubai followed behind her, not intending to give up, so Shi Yu simply ignored him.Not long after, the two met Ge Ben who came in from the main entrance.He cupped his fists towards Shi Yu, and seeing Jimo Wubai following behind her, his expression was still unkind.

Fortunately, Shi Yu pulled his attention back in time: "How is the situation during this trip?"

Ge Ben was sent by her to see off the old prime minister this time, because the prime minister must pass through Ning Shuo to escort Qiao Dingye. Shi Yu was worried that there would be changes in his family and subordinates, so he asked him to bring an escort and go to Qiao Dingye by the way. Yelaojia looked for Qiao Yueling.

Hearing her question, Ge Ben's face brightened instantly: "The city lord didn't know something. Qiao Dingye was escorted by Ningshuo that day, and his family members blocked the road and cried. Very happy!"

Shi Yu had her usual soft smile on her face, but her tone was very cold: "The pain he has suffered today is nothing compared to what Ah Zhan's death brought to me back then. , I have already sent him back to the west, how can those family members still see him? It is already cheap for him."

Ge Ben nodded angrily: "What the city lord said is true!"

Shi Yu asked again: "Have Shatuo mercenaries been found in Ningshuo?"

Ge Ben glanced at Jimo Wubai, with a proud expression on his face: "On the way back, we wiped out three places. Today, this group happened to meet the guards of Jimo."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yu immediately looked at Jimo Wubai: "Are you alright?"

Jimo Wubai's face was full of emotion: "My aunt finally saw me. With your words, I have nothing to do."

The corner of Ge Ben's mouth twitched a few times, wishing he could throw him out.Shi Yu is very patient, still smiling: "I think you are startled, you should go and rest, we will talk about it tomorrow morning."

She signaled Ge Ben to retreat, and walked back to the room by herself.Jimo Wubai ignored her order to drive away and followed her again.

"I've been looking for Qiao Yueling these days, and Qiao Dingye's conviction is imminent, and his family members in Ningshuo have been imprisoned. It is very likely that he wants to exterminate the Nine Clans. What are your plans? Can't you tell me? "

Shi Yu heard his serious tone, stopped and looked at him: "Then tell me, why are you looking for her?"

Jimo Wubai said: "This matter has nothing to do with her, I naturally want to save her. Besides, if it wasn't for her, many of our plans would not have gone so smoothly."

Shi Yu nodded: "I think so too."

Jimo Wubai frowned and said: "I also guess that you want to save her, but why do you use this method?"

"You know Qiao Yueling's temperament. Let her be outside, I'm afraid she can't help but save her brother. At that time, even Da Luo Jinxian can't keep her."

"You and I beg for mercy, there may not be a turnaround."

Shi Yu shook his head: "I mentioned this before the prime minister left, and even he felt embarrassed. You and I, one was wiped out by the emperor, and the other was saved by the emperor. We owe him favors, if not for some Useful, how can you stand here and talk, how can you be proud of being favored? So I thought about it, you'd better stay out of it, I will hide Miss Qiao, and even if something happens in the future, it will not involve you. "

Jimo Wubai pulled his sleeves and wiped his eyes: "Madam always thinks of me, getting a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for!"

Shi Yu gave him a white look, and stepped into the room. There was still a medicine bowl on the table in the room, still warm.

She stretched out her hand to fetch the medicine, but Jimo Wubai brought it over first, brought it before her eyes, and said attentively: "Come, come, drink slowly."

Shi Yu took the medicine bowl and saw him standing carelessly in her boudoir, all the attendants and maidservants looked around quietly, he had no choice but to send him back around.

"Why, you said that I want to save Qiao Yueling, and everyone is much more considerate."

Jimo Wubai clicked his tongue: "This statement is wrong, this is my normal behavior, if you really want to be courteous, I'm afraid you won't be able to resist."

"..." Shi Yu couldn't pierce his thick skin, so he could only drink the medicine silently.

Jimo Wubai looked at the medicine bowl, then at her expression, and suddenly asked: "How is your injury?"

Shi Yu smiled: "I can't die."

Jimo Wubai frowned: "Why is this sentence again?"

Shi Yu picked up the medicine bowl and took a sip: "A few days ago it was more serious. The doctor said that it is best to rest and not make too much movement, otherwise it is easy to tear the wound open, the bleeding will not stop, and there may be danger to life. But since the recuperation, the wound It’s almost healed, but it’s just that I can’t die?”

Jimo Wubai approached her and put his hand on her lower back injury: "It turned out to be so serious that I forced you to get married that day..."

Shi Yu sneered: "Yeah, you are not as good as Qiao Dingye, he is afraid that I will die in his bed, so he has endured and never touched me."

Jimo Wubai's brows were furrowed tightly, and his hand against her waist was also a little tighter.

Shi Yumei smiled: "Why, do you still mind my affairs with him?"

"Not really, but it's not very pleasant anyway."

Shi Yu laughed: "Who can be happy, I am not happy either."

"That's different."

"Why is it different?"

Jimo Wubai took a deep breath: "You and I got married in front of everyone, which husband can tolerate a man who covets his wife?"

Shi Yu turned her face away: "I have always wanted to talk to you about this matter. The marriage between you and me was forced by circumstances, do you really want to take it seriously?"

Jimo Wubai narrowed his eyes slightly: "Actually, before I came, I had already consulted His Majesty, and he didn't comment on this matter, it depends on how you see it."

Shi Yu pursed her lips: "Now that Qiao Dingye's sentencing is imminent, it's unknown what your future plans will be. I will definitely continue to guard Mo City. After all, you and I are separated by a generation in the eyes of outsiders. Don't you want to Are they all being pointed at?"

"I said, it depends on how you look at it."

Shi Yu was speechless for a while, he was not in Mocheng for the past few days, and he had obviously gone through all his thoughts, but if he really wanted to tell him, he didn't know where to start.

The candle exploded, and Shi Yu regained consciousness a little bit.Jimo Wubai's hand was moving around her waist, gradually warming the cloth: "You just said that the wound is almost healed?"

"Yeah..." Shi Yu's voice paused, and he squinted at him, his eyes sparkling, reflecting the lights: "Why do you ask this?"

Jimo didn't answer for nothing, he held her chin with one free hand, lowered his head and kissed her.Shi Yu's body was soft and boneless, and she leaned back, the mouth of the bowl on the table was tilted by her fingers, and the remaining little soup was overturned, and the medicine juice dripped down the edge of the table to the ground.

The next thing seems to be prepared for each other, but caught off guard.The thought that recurred in Shi Yu's mind was: Jimo Wubai is really a scoundrel...

The lights outside the screen flickered slightly, and the figures inside the screen lightly overlapped.

When Jimo Wubai woke up the next day, Shi Yu was already sitting by the dressing table, wearing a large robe, holding a wooden comb in his hand, combing his long hair that fell to his knees.

He turned sideways, resting his chin to watch, Shi Yu suddenly turned his head and glared at him: "What are you still doing here? Waiting for the servants to come and find you in my room?"

Jimo Wubai curled his lips: "The raw rice is already cooked, it will be a matter of time before we find out."

Shi Yu put down the comb: "You can also be Tai Chang Shaoqing?"

"When I was Taichang Shaoqing, I had the demeanor of Taichang Shaoqing." With his shoulders bare, he still had no intention of getting up and leaving.

Just as Shi Yu was about to fight back, Su Yuan knocked on the door: "City Master, Miss Qiao is awake, have you got up?"

"Wait outside the door, I'll come right away." Shi Yu stood up, took his clothes and put them on, and glared at Jimo Wubai: "When I come back, you are still there, so I will write a booklet to tell your majesty that you are indecent." Santo!"

Jimo Wubai watched her leave dumbfounded, got up obediently, got dressed and left.

Qiao Yueling had been staying in her hometown during this time, and it was isolated from the outside world. She didn't hear about Qiao Dingye's conviction and trial until recently.I was about to go to Chang'an to inquire about the situation, but I didn't want to be attacked unexpectedly.

The room was strictly guarded, and it took her a while to recognize it as the City Lord's Mansion.Just about to forcefully rush out, Shi Yu walked in from the door.

Qiao Yueling was stunned when she saw that her hair was tied up in a bun and her dress was dignified, which was quite different from before, "You brought me here?"

Shi Yu nodded and waved behind her. Su Yuan came over with food and drinks, because she still remembered Qiao Yueling's slap on Shi Yu before.

Shi Yu reprimanded Su Yuan with her eyes, then turned her head to Qiao Yueling and said with a smile, "Miss Qiao, you are safe here."

Qiao Yueling's lips were tightly pressed into a line, and it took a long time before she opened her mouth to say: "My elder brother's sudden imprisonment, is it related to you?"

"Why don't you think that he will kill himself because of his many injustices?"

Qiao Yueling was speechless, and suddenly sat down at the table and began to eat.She came from the countryside on this trip. She was still wearing a plain sarong and her hair was tied casually. At this time, she was eating big and her manners were rough. She was completely different from her previous image.

Shi Yu sat down opposite her and didn't bother her.

After the wind and clouds wiped away all the food, Qiao Yueling stood up and said, "No matter what the city master wants to do by kidnapping me, I won't stay long."

Shi Yu laughed: "Then how are you going to leave? My place is tightly guarded, so you can get out?"

Qiao Yueling suddenly pulled out a short dagger from her sleeve, Su Yuan screamed in fright, and several guards rushed in outside the door and drew their knives at each other.

She glanced around coldly: "You may not be able to control me."

Shi Yu couldn't help laughing out loud: "Ms. Qiao, why should you confront me with a sword? Don't worry, the court will pronounce a sentence on Brother Ling's matter soon. Once the result comes out, you can decide to stay."

Qiao Yueling was startled, although she didn't understand what it meant, she put away the dagger in her hand.

Jimo Wubai had obediently left the City Lord's Mansion at this time.Du Quan was left behind because he went to question Shi Yu, and finally went to the government office to spend the night, and he didn't see him until now at three poles in the sun. One can imagine that he was in a delicate mood.As soon as Jimo Wubai got into the carriage, he was constantly scrutinized by his round eyes, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't bear it.

"What are you looking at?"

Du Quan frowned tightly: "My lord, what did you do last night? You didn't see anyone all night, but today you are in good spirits."

Jimo Wubai coughed twice, rolled up his collar and said, "Oh, it's getting colder, we'd better go back to Ningshuo and settle down before coming back."

Du Quan resented: "Young master, you still want to come here, isn't it just Miss Qiao, did you not get the result after asking all night?"

Jimo Wubai was about to reply when a horse neighed outside the car, he lifted the curtain and saw that it was the old general Huo Qing.

"Where is General Huo going?"

Huo Qing cupped his fists at him: "Come to see the city lord, news of the imperial court's fast horse has entered the city, and it is said that Qiao Dingye's trial has come down."

Jimo Wubai leaned forward immediately: "In that case, I will go to see her with you."

Huo Qing dismounted, handed the reins to the servant, and asked him to go first.Jimo Wubai was naturally modest, but Huo Qing insisted, the two stalemate for a long time, he had no choice but to go ahead half a step.

After climbing up the steps and turning to the corridor, there was no one left or right, Huo Qing suddenly said: "Before this old man offended the chief guard, I don't think it's surprising."

Jimo Wubai recalled the chase that almost killed him, and said awkwardly: "The old general was on duty at the time, so I won't mention this matter."

Huo Qing nodded: "To tell you the truth, the old man is subdued today, but he has something to ask for from the Imperial Guard."

Jimo Wubai couldn't help turning his head to look at him, Huo Qing's side face was serious, it seemed that even his gray beard had piercing sharpness.

"The old general may wish to speak up if he has something to say."

"I don't know how the chief protector views the marriage with the city lord?"

"..." Jimo Wubai secretly figured out the meaning of these words.

Huo Qing said: "This old man is a soldier, so he doesn't know how to beat around the bush. This old man has some idea of ​​how the general guard treats the city lord. Now Mo City is not what it used to be. The city lord alone supports Mo City. He has to bow his head to the emperor behind his back, and guard against Ruoqiang's wolf ambitions in front. If the chief protector is still interested in the city lord, the old man will not stop him, I just ask the chief protector to support her more in the future, lest she be alone and weak."

Jimo Wubai couldn't help laughing: "The old general is willing to support, Wubai is very grateful, but I'm afraid you always misunderstood me and Shiyu..."

Huo Qing said anxiously: "Why, don't you have no intentions of her?"

Jimo Wubai shook his head while walking: "I mean, I don't have a relationship with her as a shelter and being sheltered. Shi Yu will not be attached to me, and I will not approach her in order to link forces with her. clear."

Huo Qing was a little dazed, and sighed: "This old man pays so much attention to profit, it's ridiculous."

Jimo Wubai smiled and said: "Where, the old general is thinking of Shi Yu, and she must be grateful for your painstaking efforts."

Just as they were talking, when they reached the outside of the study, Su Yuan went in to inform Huo Qing and Jimo Wubai to go in.

Shi Yu sat inside, holding a pen in one hand, and only slightly raised her eyes to look at Huo Qing, but she didn't look at Jimo Wubai at all, but her cheeks were slightly red, presumably because of what happened last night.

Fortunately, Huo Qing didn't see anything unusual, so he bowed his hands and handed the letter to her.

Shi Yu had been waiting for the news, so he quickly took it over to check, his brows tightened and then loosened, and he finally glanced at Jimo Wubai, got up and handed the letter to him: "You can read it too, Your Majesty means to punish the Jiu Clan."

Jimo Wubai took it over and took a look, as expected.

Huo Qing was puzzled: "It's so exciting, why is the city lord so lacking in interest?"

Shi Yu smiled: "Where, I'm naturally happy too, wishing that Qiao Dingye would have his head cut off sooner."

Huo Qing nodded and breathed a sigh of relief: "The old man will go to prepare now. When Qiao Dingye's head falls to the ground, he will immediately worship Ah Zhan and comfort his spirit in heaven." He bowed his hands to the two and hurried out.

Jimo Wubai closed the door behind him, turned around and asked Shi Yu, "Have you met Qiao Yueling?"

Shi Yu nodded: "I think she intends to leave Mocheng and go to Chang'an, I'm afraid this result may not stop her."

Jimo Wubai frowned: "In my opinion, it may not be safe for her to stay in Mocheng, and she may sneak out. It is better to send her to the Western Regions to hide for a while, and I will deal with your majesty. Originally, your majesty and the queen mother also I like her very much, and this matter may not have a turning point."

Shi Yu thought for a while: "Alright."

Qiao Yueling didn't know that she had been arranged by those two people, she sat quietly at the table, seemingly patiently waiting for the news, but was always ready to sneak out of the house at any time, planning to go to Ningshuo to rescue her family first.

When it was almost evening, Su Yuan came in with a cup of tea and put it in front of her, her eyes were still not very friendly, and she said: "The city lord ordered, Miss Qiao can go out."

Qiao Yueling stood up abruptly: "Really?"

"Can I still lie to you?"

"Thank you!" Qiao Yueling ran out the door before she had time to say more.

A carriage was arranged at the gate of the mansion, and the driver said that the city lord had ordered her to go wherever she wanted.Although Qiao Yueling felt strange, she still said something to go to Ningshuo.

The carriage set off immediately, and the driver specifically told her that the speed would be very fast, and asked her not to lean out of the carriage casually, so as not to cause accidents.

Qiao Yueling was sitting in the car, listening to the sound of horseshoes pattering across the stone street, she felt anxious.After a while, I heard people's voices outside, it seemed that I had arrived at the gate of the city, after all, I ignored the coachman's order and opened the curtain to take a look, but was surprised.

"Stop! Which city gate are you? It's not the way to Ningshuo at all!"

The coachman ignored her, Qiao Yueling tried to jump out of the carriage regardless of the speed of the carriage, but saw a team of guards on both sides of the carriage, all staring at her closely, and it was impossible to escape.

She gritted her teeth, drew out her dagger and leaned out, leaving the driver behind, jumped onto a horse, and cut off the harness.The horses were frantic, and they turned around with difficulty, but they were surrounded by soldiers from Mocheng.

The guards hurried back to the city lord's mansion to report that Qiao Yueling refused to leave the city to go to the Western Regions, and insisted on turning back to the Central Plains, and was deadlocked at the gate of the city.

The news of her appearance in Mexico City must not be leaked.Shi Yu was afraid that things would become serious, so he hurriedly took the veil to cover his face, and drove over by himself.

The common people were separated by a long distance, and Qiao Yueling was dressed in ordinary clothes, so it was really difficult to be recognized at a glance.She was worrying about not being able to find the right lord, so she saw Shi Yu coming on horseback, regardless of the soldiers surrounding her, she said angrily, "What exactly do you want?"

Shi Yu Hengma stood in front of her: "To be honest, your eldest brother has committed a serious crime against the Nine Clans. Now you go to the Western Regions to take refuge, and you still have a way to survive."

Qiao Yueling's eyes widened, the blood on her face faded, and after a while, she suddenly tightened her reins and said, "My elder brother was wronged, and I want everyone to avenge him!"

Shi Yu sneered: "He is not wronged, what he did is enough for him to die a hundred times."

The dagger in Qiao Yueling's hand was horizontal: "I knew you were pretending to be close to him, and you wanted to avenge him for taking the city, right? Why do you want me to live alone, watching the only relative die with my own eyes!"

Half of Shi Yu's face was covered behind the veil, only his eyes were cold: "You are not a witness, but I was the one who saw the death of the only relative with my own eyes. A knife pierced into the heart, and died slowly bit by bit, compared to yours. It is much more uncomfortable for the elder brother to be beheaded with a knife."

Qiao Yueling was stunned.

Shi Yu glanced behind her: "Presumably the imperial decree will spread all over the world soon, you still have time to leave now."

Qiao Yueling gritted her teeth: "Even if I leave the city, I will take a detour back to Chang'an. Do you think I am a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"

"Whatever you want." Shi Yu's eyes curled up, and he smiled very gently: "I will save your life, and I will do my best. If you want to die in the future, it has nothing to do with me. It's your own business, as long as you think it's worth it. Joe Ding Ye has been reduced from an elegant and Confucian official to a traitor with ulterior motives, which is even more unbearable in my eyes. If you die, he will always remain in the hearts of the world like this; if you live, there will probably still be his good side alive This world."

She waved her hand and told the soldiers to let them go, then turned around and rode back to the house.

Jimo Wubai stood on the Chuuxue Pavilion, watching the movement at the gate of the city from a distance, but he couldn't see it clearly.

When the sun was setting, Shi Yu appeared beside him.

"How is the situation?"

Shi Yu shook her head: "I don't know, let her do what she wants, her life is her own."

Jimo Wubai sighed slightly.

Soon, there were footsteps on the steps, and Su Yuan came up: "City Master, Miss Qiao left the city to go to the Western Regions by herself."

"Fortunately, he is a sensible person." Shi Yu turned his head and smiled at Jimo Wubai, and looked at the city gate side by side, the twilight was falling, and the place had calmed down.

Because of the habit of beheading after autumn, it seems that early winter is about to enter, and Qiao Dingye was beheaded shortly after being convicted of the crime, but his family members are still in custody.

Qiao Dingye was charged with several crimes of murder and exploitation. He was already on the verge of death, but his family members were imprisoned because of the crime of treason.However, the crime of treason is certain and must be severely punished, otherwise, wouldn't the people in the world lose their deterrence?However, Qiao Dingyeli wanted to seduce his heart, and most of his wives and concubines were tied to powerful forces. Emperor Jiaxi was now intending to eliminate his influence in the Duhufu, so of course he didn't want to let go.But Jimo Wubai negliged several times, and the old prime minister and Honglu Temple Minister Jiaobie also interceded more, and he finally agreed that the family members under the age of 12 could be exempted from the death penalty and exiled to the frontier instead.

As a result, Qiao Yueling was still not among them.

Fortunately, Emperor Jiaxi would turn a blind eye and turn a blind eye. A few unsightly officials reported that Qiao Dingye still had a younger sister who hadn't been arrested, so he sent a few people to investigate.

Then there is no more then.

There was joy in Mocheng for a while because of Qiao Dingye's death, and Huo Qing led the officials to pay homage in front of A Zhan's tomb with great fanfare. .

Naturally there were many rumors in the city, after Xing Yue heard it at the restaurant, he slapped the table and howled: "What's the matter, they got married in front of the public!"

The common people were baffled by his howling, and he had already run away in a hurry.

Today is the day to get together with my daughter-in-law, I finally got rid of the clutches of Jimo Wubai and Shi Yu, and I am happy to cause them some trouble before I leave.

After a few days of hustle and bustle, the city was finally calmed down.

The weather was getting colder and colder, Jimo Wubai ended his meeting with the newly appointed officials in Ningshuo, and straddled out of the city while wearing a cloak.Du Quan had contracted a cold these two days, so he didn't follow him, otherwise he would have to keep nagging when he saw that he was going to Mexico City.

Shi Yu's injury is no longer a serious problem, and now he just drinks some decoction to replenish his body every day.After finishing the medicine, Suyuan came in with dinner, and saw Jimo Wubai follow behind into the study.

"Hey, it's a coincidence that I came." He took off his cloak, and sat down at the table enthusiastically. Suyuan had no choice but to add a pair of chopsticks for him, and took a wet handkerchief to clean his hands.

Shi Yu looked at him and said, "You came just in time, do you think His Majesty really intends to let Miss Qiao go this time?"

Jimo Wubai shook his head: "It's hard to say, he just doesn't care about it, he has the same background as yours, so I can only say that he's fine for the time being."

Shi Yu smiled: "That's right, if I'm not obedient in the future, this is also a reason, the emperor is a person who does great things."

Jimo Wubai picked up the chopsticks, leaned closer and whispered: "From now on, it's better to call Your Majesty respectfully."

Shi Yu curled her lips: "Yes, the Chief Protector."

Jimo Wubai smiled and said: "I'm not kidding, actually I'm here to say goodbye to you, the affairs of the Duhu Mansion are almost done, and I still need to return to the Dudu to return."

Shi Yu paused, and gave him some food with chopsticks: "Then eat more."

It was rare for the two of them to have such a leisurely and happy time, and Jimo Wubai ate this meal to his heart's content.

After nightfall, he naturally stayed in the City Lord's Mansion, but Shi Yu didn't give him an opportunity to ask Su Yuan to prepare a place for him.

Jimo Wubai couldn't laugh or cry, when Shi Yu came to see him off on the second day, his eyes could be described as sad and sad.

This time entering the capital, there must be some compliments.In the early days of Emperor Jiaxi's reign, he briefly explained in front of all the officials how Taichang Shaoqing was rescued from the murderous hand, which was considered to curb the rumors of a chaotic resurrection in the court, and then praised Jimo Wubai affectionately His style of conduct made an outstanding contribution to winning Qiao Dingye this time.

The officials are very clear that this is the rhythm of rewards.

"My heart is so comforting!" Emperor Jiaxi used this as a summary of the previous conversation, and then said in a clear voice: "Now there is no suitable candidate for the First Protector of Anxi, and Taichang Shaoqing is already familiar with the Mocheng area. The chief protector is also very good looking, so I will order you to officially take over the position of the chief protector."

Jimo Wubai had already expected this would be the case. In the future, Mo City might be merged into the Protectorate. Of course it would be good for him to be the Protectorate. He could also be in debt with Shi Yu.

It's a pity that some people can't see through it. Jimo Wubai was about to thank you for accepting the decree, but the old enemy Fang Hang objected: "I think it's impossible. It's too often that Shaoqing and the city lord are not clear about the rain in Mocheng. Now he is appointed as the leader of the city." Didn't the chief protector give them a chance? How can your majesty encourage such unhealthy tendencies and make the world laugh!"

There were whispers in the hall, Jimo Wubai's face was almost black.He can understand Fang Hang's mood. After all, he is the master of one side if he is the general guard.But talking about him and Shi Yu's matter is a bit unpleasant.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Emperor Jiaxi glanced at Jimo Wubai, with a gloating expression on his face.

Jimo Wubai looked at Fang Hang with a dry smile: "Master Fang is serious."

Fang Hang sneered: "Could it be that you want to say that there is no ambiguity between the master and the city master? How did the rumors come about?"

Jimo Wubai shook his head: "Lord Fang misunderstood me. I said you were being serious. I meant that the relationship between Shi Yu and I was not evil. Didn't the two of us get married long ago in front of the people in the city? Everyone saw it."

Fang Hang was dumbfounded by his words: "But...but that was supposed to be Shi Yu and Jimo Tan's wedding!"

"But then everyone knew that I was the one who got married."

"..." Fang Hang's cheeks were flushed with anger, how could he speak so forcefully!

Most of the ministers in the palace also read jokes. Others with good morals, such as Jiao Bie and others, did not agree with the fallacy of Jimo Wubai, but he said it so carelessly, and he really had nothing to refute for a while.

Fang Hang said: "In short, the two of you are called aunts and nephews, but you do things that are so depraved! Your Majesty must not condone it."

Jimo Wubai didn't think so: "My country of Yu talks about big rituals and festivals, so why bother so much. Shi Yu and I have no blood relationship at all, she never entered my Jimo family tree, and I didn't marry my cousin Jimo Tan in the end. , The relationship between me and her is a legitimate relationship between a man and a woman, so why is it involved in the theory of incest?"

Fang Hang pouted his neck and said: "An official must have self-knowledge!"

Jimo Wubai sighed: "Forget it, my personal matter should be discussed together with my official position by all of you above the court. It really shouldn't be. Since an official should set an example, then I will not Be an official now." He lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, kowtowing to the emperor, "I am Jimo Wubai, I would like to resign from office and go into seclusion without asking about court affairs, I hope Your Majesty will approve."

Emperor Jiaxi was stunned. What kind of situation is this? If he had known about it, he would have been unhappy. How did he come to this point?

Such explosive news naturally spread like wildfire.

Too often, Shaoqing would rather give up such an important job as a guardian to stay with that unrelated "aunt", and everyone in the world was moved.The woman sighed for her affection, but the man couldn't help thinking about what kind of beauty this master should be.

Because of the spread of business travel in Mexico City, the news has already spread.Shi Yu was busy every day, so he didn't know about it, but he got the news from Su Yuan.

She put down the pen, sat in the study and pinched the center of her brows, looked up at Su Yuan, her eyes were subtle as expected.

"Uh, actually, this servant thinks... Lord Shaoqing is pretty good too, really." While expressing her attitude, she gave Shi Yu an ambiguous smile, which made Shi Yu speechless.

In the evening, after dinner, it was very late when I returned to my room, I didn't expect that Jimo Wubai people were in the room.

Shi Yu looked at the door, quite surprised: "How did you come in?"

Jimo Wubai sat at the table with a smile on his face: "He walked in so generously."

Shi Yu understood, it must be Su Yuan's good deed.

She walked over and sat down: "This is the third time you have resigned."

"Your Majesty also said the same thing." Jimo Wubai sat close to her, and leaned on her: "This is a desperate move. If I still can't get you, then I really have nothing."

Shi Yu laughed, raised his chin with his fingers, and said with interest, "Didn't you already get it?"

Jimo Wubai pecked at her fingers, suddenly picked her up by the waist and was about to turn her into the inner room, Shi Yu grabbed his skirt and reprimanded him in a low voice: "Now you can resign from the official position, you have no power or influence, so don't be afraid that the city lord will take it seriously. Go to His Majesty to read your copy?"

Jimo Wubai smiled bitterly: "How can there be a woman who rejects her husband? I... Forget it, I can't find anyone to sue, why don't I ask General Huo to be the master?"

Shi Yu gave him a "bah", and then he was thrown into the soft tent.

Shi Yu resisted his body that was about to bully him in time, and whispered something in his ear.She is worried that the people are talking about it now, and she is pregnant in this limelight.

Jimo Wubai smiled and said: "I don't intend to do anything to you, so feel at ease."

Hearing what he said, Shi Yu felt unnatural, and felt as if she was being rushed, and immediately turned to ignore him.Jimo Wubai laughed twice, lay down and hugged her, kissed her cheek lightly, probably tired from the journey all the way, and fell into a deep sleep not long after.

At night, the wind is strong, the weather is cool, and the wind and sand are sweeping.The officers and soldiers guarding the city had long been accustomed to this. They all held warm wine bags in their hands and sipped from time to time to warm up, but they did not dare to drink too much for fear of causing trouble.

The wind and sand were getting bigger and bigger, and the city gate was smashed to make a crackling sound.The city guard was patrolling the top of the city, and a soldier came over and said, "My lord, don't you think someone is knocking on the door?"

The city guard covered his mouth and replied, "Isn't that the sand? It's such a horrible weather, let's go into winter quickly. It will be better if it snows heavily."

The soldier shook his head: "It's not like, it seems that someone is really knocking on the door."

The city guard held up the torch and looked down. There was indeed a figure, wrapped up tightly, standing under the door. Behind him, there was a large figure.

"Who is coming?"

"I want to see the city lord! There is an urgent report!"

"Show your identity!"

There was no sound from below, the city guard looked carefully again and again, suddenly felt something was wrong, and was about to remind the surroundings, a feathered arrow had been shot straight into his throat.

There was an instant chaos on the top of the city, the soldiers took up their weapons one after another, and thunder and drums roared in the night sky.

An enemy has invaded Mexico City.

Shi Yu suddenly woke up in the middle of the night, leaning against her warm chest.

Jimo Wubai was disturbed and moved his body, hugged her tightly, before opening his eyes, he asked hoarsely next to her ear: "Why did you wake up?"

Shi Yu hesitated slightly, closed his eyes and continued to sleep.

After Jimo Wubai slept enough, he became restless, and slowly moved his arms around her, "When the limelight passes, everyone in the world will accept it, and you and I will have another wedding." He held her earlobe, vaguely said something.

Shi Yu was about to turn her head and push him away, but he happened to be embraced by him in front of her, which seemed to be a trap for herself.Jimo Wubai was not willing to give up the fat he got, and his warm lips pressed against her, almost scalding her.

Shi Yu knew that he was difficult to deal with, and what she said before was forgotten in the blink of an eye in this half-dream and half-awake state. She was angry and funny, and with a coquettish smile, she wrapped herself around his body.

Jimo Wubai was bound by her and couldn't move, he finally woke up completely, and suddenly asked: "Is there any sound outside?"

Shi Yu was taken aback for a moment, then sat up: "It seems to be the sound of drums."

The city lord's mansion was not at peace a few times before, and Jimo Wubai was worried about what would happen again, so he put on his clothes and got up, and said to her: "You stay here, I'll go and have a look."

As soon as the door was opened, I saw Suyuan holding the lamp in one hand and the other hand, it seemed that she was about to knock on the door.Seeing Jimo Wubai, she immediately lowered her eyes, as if she didn't see him: "City Master, something is wrong, report from the west gate, there is an enemy invasion."

There was a sound in the inner room, Shi Yu came out with only unlined clothes and bare feet: "What did you say?"

Suyuan's hand holding the lamp trembled: "The west city gate was invaded by the enemy, and the officers and soldiers were severely injured."

"Where is the enemy army?"

"The soldiers came to report that they were all in disguise, but they were probably Ruoqiang people."

Shi Yu immediately turned around: "Change, I'll go and see for myself."

Jimo Wubai reached out his hand to block her: "Don't go, I'll go for you."

Suyuan nodded again and again: "Old General Huo has led his people away, so the city owner doesn't have to worry."

Shi Yu looked at Jimo Wubai: "Alright then, be careful about everything."

Jimo Wubai responded, and ordered Suyuan to get him a sword and prepare a horse, and then went back to the inner room to get ready, and he was ready in a moment, and strode out of the house.

The sound of the drums to announce the news had long since stopped, Jimo Wubai rode his horse galloping, and from afar, he could see a bright light on the street in front of him, and the noise of people.On the street, he was surprised by the sight in front of him.Residential shops on both sides of the road caught fire in many places, and the people ran out of their sleep, crying and howling, and the flames were blazing everywhere.

The wind and sand were so strong that it hurt people's cheeks, and the fire escalated, and many places that were not on fire were also ignited. Mocheng was full of panicked firefighters.

Jimo Wubai finally approached the west city gate, the wind blowing towards his face was mixed with the pungent smell of blood, he secretly felt that something was wrong, he looked carefully, the fire was flickering in front of him, the shouts of killing outside the city were loud, and the guards at the top of the city were running around Resist, the door below is being hit violently, and it is about to be broken open.

Holding a long sword in his hand, Huo Qing stood on the top of the city and commanded loudly.Jimo Wubai got off his horse, hurried up the tower, and asked, "General Huo, is it Ruoqiang?"

Huo Qing didn't even have time to rest his eyes on him: "Yes, at least 30 people, Ruoqiang's attack is likely to be an attack by the whole country."

Jimo Wubai looked at the soldiers at the top of the city and the gate below: "There are [-] soldiers stationed in Mocheng, and it seems that there are not enough people here."

Huo Qing sighed: "The soldiers and horses were stationed at the four gates, but now a large number of spies have mixed into the city, and the other three gates are also harassed. They also set the fire in the city, and they also sent out a lot of troops to save the people."

"A spy?" Jimo was surprised in no time.

Huo Qing stood his sword heavily on the ground, and said with hatred: "This old man can't wait to drag Qiao Dingye out and kill him again! It's all a good thing he lifted the ban before!"

Jimo Wubai looked at the situation below with his probe. "It's not an option to go on like this, maybe go out of the city to fight?"

Huo Qing shook his head: "The other party is overwhelming the city with heavy troops, aiming for a sneak attack. Once the city gate is opened, they will definitely attack by force. It is not appropriate to open the city."

Jimo Wubai frowned: "I think there is an urgent need for reinforcements. Although the other three gates are disturbed, there are mountains in the north gate, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. The east gate leads directly to the Central Plains. I don't think they will be too concerned. You can Transfer the people from those two places first."

Huo Qing said: "The order was issued earlier, but the city is chaotic and the roads are difficult, so we haven't arrived yet."

Jimo Wubai clasped his fists together: "If General Huo believes me, I will go out of the city and send reinforcements."

"It couldn't be better, the dog is stationed outside the east city gate, I'm sorry." Huo Qing took out a military amulet from his arms and handed it to him.

Jimo Wubai took the soldier talisman and went down the tower. Just as he got on his horse and was about to leave, there was a loud noise at the city gate. Turning his head to look, the opening of the city gate widened a bit. Door crossbar.Without further delay, he galloped away.

The roads in the city were more difficult than when he came, and the people scattered for their lives.The woman hugged her husband who died in the fire and screamed for land, and the children screamed and cried for their parents to run around. Some of them rushed to grab the land because their belongings could not be retrieved in the fire. That was their life savings...

Jimo Wubai's Ma Ben ran very fast, but saw a child sitting in the middle of the road with a disgraced face in front of him, almost bumped into him, and hurriedly reined in his horse, so he couldn't move faster.

A lot of soldiers were sent, but it still seemed that there were not enough people.Some places are extinguished, and new places are burning again.They also have to catch the arsonist, which is simply too busy.

Jimo Wubai walked forward with difficulty, suddenly he saw many people running towards him, and a large group flocked towards the city gate.He thought they were people avoiding the fire, but he didn't pay attention. He didn't want one of them to accidentally bump into his calf when he passed by him, and he actually felt a stiff part of that person's waist.

He hurriedly rode his horse back, and before reaching the city gate, he shouted: "Be careful of sneak attacks from behind!"

Seeing that their identities were exposed, the group of people showed their weapons one after another, and attacked the guarding soldiers blocking the door, and those who were behind turned back and attacked Jimo Wubai.

Huo Qing was shocked when he saw this at the top of the city, it was already a little difficult for the top of the city to resist hundreds of thousands of troops, now there are people attacking from behind, it is really not good.Angry from his heart, he drew his sword and walked down to the top of the city, taking the lead in slaughtering himself.

Jimo Wubai was very anxious, he beheaded several people in a row, turned his head and ran towards the east gate, there was no delay in dispatching troops out of the city.

Shi Yu stood on the Chuuxue Pavilion and looked at the city gate from a distance. The flames in the city were raging everywhere, almost turning the starless and moonless sky into daylight.

I thought that weakening Ruoqiang's main combat faction would lead to peace, but I didn't expect that Ruoqiang would not give up any chance.Now Mo City is not as good as it used to be, and Jimo Wubai has given up the opportunity to take charge of the Duhufu, it is a good time to make a move.

Their eyes have never moved away from the land of Mocheng.

Su Yuan trembled behind her: "City Master, I've grown so big, this is the first time I've seen Mo Cheng like this..."

Shi Yu looked tense: "Is there any new news?"

Su Yuan shook her head: "It hasn't been delivered yet."

"Send someone to investigate."

"Yes."

Not long after Suyuan got down from the attic, a fierce drum sound suddenly sounded in the distance, the sound was so soul-stirring, Shi Yu couldn't help but clenched on the railing.

Not long after, Su Yuan returned in a hurry and almost fell when she climbed up to the attic: "City Master, the West City Gate has been breached!"

Shi Yu turned around in astonishment: "Where's General Huo?"

"Still defending against the enemy in front, I heard that he has been injured."

Shi Yu quickly walked down the attic, while ordering: "Go to the west gate immediately."

Suyuan hurriedly stopped her: "No, City Lord, Ruoqiang soldiers have already poured in, it's too dangerous."

Shi Yu fastened her cloak tightly: "Then don't go, I will go by myself."

Suyuan chased after her and knelt down, stopping in front of her: "Don't go, the city lord. In fact, the city lord's mansion has been sealed. General Huo ordered that you must be protected."

"..."

Most of the spies in the city have been beheaded and killed by the soldiers of Mocheng, but they are elusive, and it is difficult to distinguish among the common people, and the soldiers are also injured.

Ge Ben was guarding the south gate, but Ruoqiang was obviously attacking the west gate, and there were not many troops sent to the south gate, mainly to hold him back.He had just repelled the Ruoqiang soldiers and horses when he learned that the west city gate was lost, so he didn't dare to fight, so he hurried to rescue.Huo Qing has already led people back thirty miles into the city, and is ordering people to block the way.

The sky is bright, the fire is gradually extinguished, and the surrounding area is full of burning smells.

Jumamu pointed across the line, lined up in several rows, behind them were half-squatting archers ready to go, and in front were infantry fighting with Mocheng soldiers.Huo Qing led the most elite cavalry to guard the rear. The horse stomped on the ground and snorted, and seemed to be a little out of control.

Jimo Wubai has been away for so long, why hasn't he come back?

Ge Ben and several lieutenants retreated from the front and clasped fists at him: "Old General Huo has a shoulder injury, you should seek medical attention immediately."

Huo Qing lowered his eyes and sighed, his gray beard was stained with ashes from the wind, as if he didn't hear his words: "It's the old man who is incompetent and failed to repel them."

A lieutenant gently supported his arm: "It's important for the old general to treat his wounds in time. Ruoqiang has a large number of people, and the sudden attack is not the fault of the general alone."

Ge Ben nodded: "As the general sees it, I'm afraid we have to retreat further. The reinforcements have not arrived yet, and they are overwhelming the situation. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on."

Huo Qing thought for a while: "Looking at the faces of the Ruoqiang generals, they may not be fully sure, otherwise there would not be that tentative invasion at the beginning. No, there is no further retreat! Send an order to transfer the people to the East City The old man led his men and horses to sit here, and each of you led a hundred cavalry around the city to attack from all sides. Remember, you can’t fight, just attack, attack quickly and retreat quickly.”

The deputy generals led away, and he ordered the infantry to retreat, lay stones and build walls, and the archers fired arrows to temporarily resist.

It was a very long day from morning to afternoon.Ruoqiang's 30-strong army was dragged by tens of thousands of horses for a whole day, but before he could take half a step forward, the opponent had gradually begun to shake the morale of the army.

However, this was too much a physical test for people, Huo Qing didn't touch a drop of water, he lost a lot of blood, and the color on his face had already faded.The archers are almost out of feathers and arrows, but the sufficient weapons and supplies are somewhat stretched after they are handed over to the court.

Ruoqiang attacked again and stepped forward, but the reinforcements still hadn't arrived.Huo Qing ordered to defend to the death, and there was an exciting cheer from behind: "Reinforcements are coming! Reinforcements are coming!"

He turned his head and looked, and it was his eldest son Huo Bandi and youngest son Huo Dingxiang who were walking in the front, feeling relieved.Turning his head again, his back was still straight, but suddenly he fell to the ground.

The news came that General Huo was seriously injured and unconscious, and Shi Yu finally left the City Lord's Mansion.To make it easier to move, she specially put on a tight-fitting Hu suit and tied her hair in a man's bun.

They rode their horses to the city, built a stone wall as high as a man across the street, and soldiers from both sides were still fighting fiercely.

The inn at the back was used as a medical clinic, Shi Yu got off his horse, and went in with a soldier to check on Huo Qing. The situation was not good, which was worrying.

She walked out the door, looked around, and suddenly felt something was wrong, where are the white people in Jimo?

The wind and sand gradually stopped, the autumn sun was shining brightly, and the desert was vast and golden, as if it was right in front of us.

Jimo Wubai repelled the attackers with a sword, looked at the sun, and winked at the soldiers behind him.

The soldier galloped away, and soon turned back, as if he had just rushed from the direction of Mocheng, and shouted loudly: "It's not good, Mocheng is defeated, Mocheng is defeated!"

When the chasing and intercepting enemy army heard the news, their offensive dropped sharply, and they all turned around and retreated after a while.

Jimo Wubai immediately ordered: "Hurry back to the city."

The battle situation pushed into the city, it was really unstable.Shi Yu ordered the rear to retreat to ten miles in front of the city lord's mansion. The nearby houses and shops were less damaged. There were government offices on the left and right, and the city lord's mansion behind them. It was farther away from the battlefield and safer.

Suyuan followed her and whispered: "The city lord, after all, is an important place for the government, how can he let the common people come in and hide so easily."

Shi Yu scolded in a low voice: "The city is almost lost, do you still care about this?"

Su Yuan murmured yes.

Officials from Mo City have also assembled, and the governor's "disease" is finally cured, and he tells Shi Yu tremblingly that some officials have been taken captive by Ruo Qiang.

Shi Yu frowned and said nothing. In the face of war, officials and common people are alike, and everyone may be at risk.

The original open road was crowded with common people, disgraced and weeping secretly everywhere.Shi Yu ordered Su Yuan to take people to the city lord's mansion to prepare food to take care of her. She raised her head and looked ahead. The bustling streets in the past were in chaos, with rubble and ruins, and dead trees flying ashes.

The army is in front of them, waiting in full battle, while the Huo brothers and the generals in the distance are leading the army to fight fiercely.

Suddenly a flying horse came to report, and another army came from the east gate.

Shi Yu hurriedly straddled her horse and left. As soon as she stepped onto the street, two generals led more than a thousand people to the front. Seeing her, she hurriedly saluted.

She got off her horse and looked for them one by one, and finally saw Jimo Wubai riding out from the team, and immediately grabbed his sleeve: "Why did you come back until now? But what happened?"

Jimo Wubai turned pale, shook his head, just as he got off his horse and landed, blood sprang from his mouth.

Shi Yu was startled: "Are you injured?"

He shook his hand: "It's okay, it's just that the previous wound has opened."

"Will you vomit blood when the wound opens?" Shi Yu supported him, then turned to ask a general, "What's going on?"

The general clasped his fists together: "Go back to the city lord, the troops of the two young generals Huo were harassed by the army, and they were delayed and unable to come to help. We had to lead 3000 people to the rear and let them come first. Sir Shaoqing was injured , has persisted until now.”

Shi Yu immediately ordered someone to call the doctor, and helped Jimo Wubai to walk towards the city lord's mansion: "Uncle Huo and you are both seriously injured, and the situation is getting more and more critical."

"What, Old General Huo is also injured?"

Shi Yu nodded.

Jimo Wubai wiped off the blood stains on his lips: "It was Yanqi and Qiemo's soldiers who attacked Huo Bandi, no wonder Ruoqiang is confident this time, he has a coalition army."

Shi Yu's face darkened: "Their masters are unknown, so I will send people to visit Yanqi and Qiemo."

Jimo Wubai pressed the back of her hand: "Don't forget that Mocheng is not as good as before. Yanqi and Qiemo already know about it. I don't know if other small countries are involved. The situation is serious this time. I think it's better to ask the court to come forward." .”

Shi Yu's eyes moved slightly, and he sighed: "Alright."

While talking, the doctor came in a hurry, and Jimo Wubai was helped into a nearby government office to treat the wound.

Shi Yu asked someone to inquire about the battle ahead, and followed Jimo Wubai to guard him until he finished drinking the medicine.

Unexpectedly, before the spies arrived, Huo Dingxiang had already retreated from the battlefield. He was not like his brother, who looked like the old General Huo. He was born like his mother, quite delicate, but at this time his face was covered with blood, which looked too scary.

"City Lord, the fighting has stopped."

Shi Yu stood up in astonishment: "Stop?"

"Yes." Huo Dingxiang sneered: "They have been unable to attack for a long time, so they must want to suspend and make other arrangements."

Shi Yu turned her head and glanced at Jimo Wubai who had just fallen asleep on the couch, that was good, as she had the opportunity to go to the capital to ask for help.

The two sides ceased fighting, and the city finally calmed down.The Ruoqiang army was stationed at the west city gate, but in fact, their large army overwhelmed the border, and they only broke through this gate in one day and one night.

Shi Yu met the governor at the official office and asked him to take his men to the Central Plains to meet the emperor and ask for troops to support him.Because she was not sure how long this temporary truce would last, she sent Ge Ben to Ningshuo to invite troops.

At present, the Ningshuo Protectorate's Mansion has not yet decided on a candidate for the Protectorate, but the garrison generals should be aware of the overall situation.

The governor has set off for Chang'an.Ge Ben's temper exploded a little, Shi Yu thought again and again, and still replaced him, and sent the steady Huo Bandi to go.

I don't want to wait for such a delay, but I can't get out of the East City Gate.

Huo Bandi led the troops back the same way, and his calm expression became a little nervous. When he saw Shi Yu, he said: "City Lord, I'm afraid we have been caught by Ruoqiang's plan to delay the army, and the four gates are surrounded."

Shi Yu sat behind the desk, in front of her eyes were the Gao Yanqi and Qiemo books that had just been written, and she originally planned to send them out, but now I'm afraid it's impossible.

"Then we can only hope that the governor can move to rescue the soldiers as soon as possible, or that the guards will take the initiative to help."

Huo Bandi shook his head: "Although the Protectorate Army has been purged by Mr. Shaoqing, there are still some members of Qiao Dingye's old department. If they make trouble, I'm afraid we can't count on it."

Shi Yu sat quietly: "Then just wait and see."

Huo Qing still didn't wake up, but Jimo Wubai was better, he got better after sleeping, but he just needed to rest, so as not to cause old wounds and new ones.

Shi Yu didn't inform him of the current situation, and moved him to the City Lord's Mansion to recuperate quietly, and took someone to the front alone to inspect it, and looked gloomy when he came back.

The four city gates were besieged, but the north gate, which was surrounded by mountains, was the best way to break through, but the road to break out was difficult, and it led directly to the countries in the Western Regions, and the east gate was separated from the east gate by mountains, so it was not a good way out at all.

In the late autumn, the nights in Mocheng were cold, and the nearby inns and restaurants were all temporarily used to hold people, and every one was packed to the brim.At this time, money is no longer a concern, and the merchants share everything they have to eat and drink.

Shi Yu stood in the city lord's mansion and thought, not knowing how long the besieged Mo city could last, and he was afraid that eating and drinking would soon become a worry.

Just at this time, the servants ran over in a panic, saying that the Ruoqiang people had dispatched troops to attack again.

Shi Yu immediately changed clothes and went to the front line.

A crescent moon hangs in the sky, and there are still people wandering reluctantly among the rubble on the street.Shi Yu dressed neatly, and led the army with the Huo brothers to the battlefield that had only been quiet for a few hours.

The one-person-high stone wall was built hastily, barely able to withstand any impact, but it still stood gray under the moonlight, as if mocking the incompetence of Ruoqiang's army.

The Mocheng army lined up in front, and Shi Yu straddled his horse and stood behind the wall. He could just see through the wall. His eyes reflected the flames held high by the opponent, and the veil on his face was gently lifted by the night wind.

The beast-like Ruoqiang army was silent, only one general was galloping around on horseback, calling out to the front.

Probably because Shi Yu showed his face, the other party's yelling stopped.A moment later, someone rode out from the Ruoqiang army, and he was dressed as a Confucian scholar from the Central Plains.

"The governor of Ruoqiang, Zhao Yu, has met the master of the division."

Shi Yu squinted her eyes: "The last time you negotiated with Mr. Zhao, you were still a popular person next to Prime Minister Zuo. See you now, and you have become the main combat faction."

Zhao Yu laughed: "Master City Master's words are wrong. Ruoqiang does not divide factions. Today, my king is ordered by the heavens, and in the future he will conquer the world. If Master Master City is wise, he should go out of the city and surrender. My king is kind and will definitely Baomo City will always be independent and will not interfere."

Shi Yu thought about his words carefully, and suddenly smiled: "It seems that King Ruoqiang intends to unify the Western Regions. I don't know if Yanqi and Qiemo, who are allied with you, know this news? Mocheng's independence is attractive enough. It's human, but I just want to submit to Ruoqiang, I don't feel used to it."

It wasn't too far away, but the night was so dark that Zhao Yu's expression could not be seen clearly.He paused for a moment before continuing: "Now that Mo City is a turtle in a urn, why should the city lord struggle any longer? It's better to choose a good tree to live in. There are many people like Jimo Wubai and Qiao Dingye in Yu Kingdom, all of whom are plotting against Mo. City, is the Lord of the City willing to stay in Yu Country?"

Shi Yu sneered: "Lord Zhao, don't waste your words. If you attack Mo City with a surprise attack, you will come out of nowhere and go against the hearts of the people. You will definitely lose your way and have no help!"

Zhao Yu suddenly laughed loudly: "It's not that we came out of nowhere, the army is here today to seek justice for the right minister of our country!"

Shi Yu frowned: "Fair?"

Zhao Yu clasped his fists together: "My king learned that Jimo Wubai is in the city of Mo, and he planned to kill the right minister of our country, Qi Zhu, and asked the master of the city to hand him over, otherwise our army will surely break through the city of Mo and wash the mansion of the city lord with blood! "

The officers and men of Mocheng were greatly shocked, they did not expect that Qi Zhu's death would be misinterpreted and used in this way.

Shi Yu pursed her lips tightly, and said for a long time: "You keep saying that you are important, but you conduct a sneak attack. Is this a famous teacher?"

Zhao Yu snorted coldly: "This is to warn Mocheng, I hope the city lord will not cover up favoritism!"

The Ruoqiang army shouted just right, and the "Jiaoren" echoed in the night sky, even the people in the distance could hear it clearly.

Zhao Yu raised his chin slightly, and he must have looked very proud: "To show our sincerity, our army will be stationed here until sunset tomorrow. If the Lord of the Division still refuses to hand over people by then, don't blame me for doing it."

"Then you just have to wait." Shi Yu turned around and galloped back to the City Lord's Mansion.

Just got off the horse, but saw Jimo Wubai standing by the door of the mansion, wearing single clothes, outer shirt only draped over shoulders, looks disheveled, but quite relaxed and content.

Shi Yu stood in front of the door, staring at him a few steps away, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Okay, I know all about it. Ruoqiang is too shameless, I really have face for wearing such a high crown." Jimo Wubai leaned on the door and smiled lightly, until his shoulders shrugged slightly.

Shi Yu's face was tense, and just as he was about to enter the door, two officials suddenly caught up behind him.

"City Master, what should I do, will you make friends with someone?" After speaking, he noticed Jimo Wubai standing by the door, and couldn't help but be embarrassed.

Shi Yu turned his face slightly, glanced at the two officials quietly, and the two immediately lowered their eyebrows and closed their eyes, not daring to say more.

Mocheng hadn't been invaded for many years, let alone being beaten into the city gate.The Ruoqiang army is like a fierce beast that will attack at any time, and the people are like pigs and sheep raised in pens.Wherever they occupy, the belongings have been looted, the life and death of the captives are uncertain, and the survivors will be bitten into their stomachs sooner or later.

If it was a desperate fight, everyone might still accept their fate, but now the other party handed over a life-saving straw, and the price in exchange for this straw was Jimo Wubai.There was soon talk among the people that they wanted to hand over the people.

Shi Yu blocked one or two people, but couldn't stop everyone.But in a short one-day period, how could the officials hold back and ran to the City Lord's Mansion one after another to ask for an audience.

In the dead of night, there is no sleep in the city.

The lights in the study were brightly lit, Shi Yu sat behind the desk, her back was straight, her face was as cold as frost.

"City Lord, the overall situation should be the most important thing."

"That's right, City Lord, Jimo Wubai has already resigned, and even His Majesty can't protect him, how can we protect him?"

"If Ruoqiang is going to trap Mocheng to death, the city lord can't abandon the whole city and the people for one person!"

A wise person retorted: "The city lord can't hand over people. If Qiang is a wolf with ambition, even if he does, he will still send troops. It's just that the life of Master Shaoqing is in vain. We need to find another solution."

"It's true that Ruoqiang will not be reassured, but the official thinks that the city lord might as well hand over Jimo Wubai to delay the opportunity, so that the governor can come to rescue the soldiers."

"Yes, that's the most appropriate."

Shi Yu finally raised his eyelids: "You don't need to say more, whether it is directly handing over people or delaying the army, it is absolutely impossible."

There was silence in the study for a while, the officials looked at each other, Shi Yu got up and left the study.

Huo Bendi had been waiting outside the door, it seemed that it had been a while, and when he walked towards her, he was carrying a chill of late night.

"City Master, the water source has also been cut off." His voice was extremely low, fearing to cause panic among the officials in the study.

Shi Yu pursed her lips tightly, and asked in a low voice as she walked forward: "How is the situation in the surrounding towns?"

"The spies came to report before, and there were also signs of being attacked. The army that was supposed to come to support did not arrive for a long time, I am afraid that the situation is not good. Now that the four gates are blocked, I don't know what will happen."

Shi Yu looked up at the night sky, and it will be dawn in a few hours.

She lowered her eyes and said in a misty tone, "Tell me, is there a way to get the best of both worlds?"

Huo Bandi sighed: "People are knives, I am fish, unless reinforcements arrive, it will be... difficult."

"Then what do you think should be done?"

Huo Bandi clasped his fists: "The city owner has his own judgment. As a soldier, he must be loyal and obedient, and dare not speak nonsense about the rest."

Shi Yu smiled wryly: "It's the same as your father... I don't know what happened to Uncle Huo?"

"I woke up once before, and I was still worried about the war in Mocheng, and I kept saying that I must keep Mocheng." Probably thinking that these words meant putting pressure on Shi Yu, Huo Bandi couldn't help observing her expression.

As expected, Shi Yu was a little dazed, nodded his head, and told him to keep guarding the front line, saying that he still had to think about it, so he turned his head and went back to his room.

The lights in the corridor swayed slightly in the wind, Jimo Wubai leaned against the pillar of the corridor, waiting for Shi Yu to approach from a distance, and waved to her.

"How is the discussion between my aunt and the adults?"

Shi Yu approached: "I won't sacrifice you anyway, why, are you worried?"

Jimo Wubai nodded again and again: "That's natural, if you throw me to Ruoqiang, then I'm too pitiful, those barbarians will have to strip me alive."

Shi Yu twitched the corners of his mouth, smiling forcedly.

Jimo Wubai held her arm, and the two of them walked a few steps forward together, just in time to see the flames of the Ruoqiang army camp in the city.

"Oh, I am indeed greedy for life and afraid of death, but I still have to stand up at this time."

Shi Yu suddenly turned her head and stared at him: "What do you want to do?"

Jimo Wubai smiled at her: "I didn't say that I would go to the Ruoqiang Army to sacrifice my life for righteousness. You and I both know that won't solve the problem. I just want to break out of the city and go to Ningshuo to rescue soldiers."

Shi Yu frowned: "You are still injured, it's too risky."

"But besides me, who else can leave?"

"Maybe Mr. Xing is still in the city..."

Jimo Wubai shook his head: "It's better not to ask him to intervene in this matter, after all, life and death are at stake."

Shi Yu grabbed his sleeve: "Who can guarantee that the breakout will be successful? Even if you arrive in Ningshuo safely, how can those people come here with just a few words?"

"It's better than dying at the hands of the Ruoqiang people."

Shi Yu tightened his sleeves even more.

Jimo Wubai gently parted her fingers, pointed to the distance, "Most of Mo City has been destroyed, what is there to be afraid of now? Even if the whole city is destroyed, it is Jimo Yan's Mo City that will be destroyed. , as long as you get through the difficulties this time, what you build in the future will be your ink city."

Shi Yu was silent.

Jimo Wubai held her hand and wrapped it in his palm: "Would you like to fight with me and give it a go?"

Shi Yu looked at the desolate and dead city, and tightened the fingers hanging by her side one by one. After a long time, she finally responded: "Okay."

Jimo Wubai breathed a sigh of relief: "I will order troops and set off immediately, and when the battle is settled, you and I..."

"Okay." Shi Yu answered decisively, lowering her head against his neck, as if she had exhausted all her strength: "Okay..."

Jimo Wubai smiled and held her in his arms.

(End of this chapter)