One City Spring Lane

Chapter 8
Huo Qing stood in the hall with his hands behind his back, all the guests in front of him were Mocheng officials.

"What the old man said just now, you must have heard clearly. At the beginning, the distribution of military talismans to Taichang Shaoqing in public was just an expedient measure to deal with Ruoqiang, and it was not the original intention of the city lord and the old man. Now that the big event is at hand, you all have to wipe it out. Keep your eyes open and don’t make a wrong decision.”

Many officials clasped their fists and said yes, but some were hesitant, and the governor remained silent.

Huo Qing tilted his head, and called out his names directly: "What did the governor say?"

The governor failed to pretend to be sick this time, and he didn't have the slightest momentum in the face of Old General Huo. He said embarrassingly: "This... I am naturally following the orders of the city lord."

Huo Qing nodded: "That's good."

Now that the governor has expressed his opinion, others should know about it, Huo Qing was very satisfied, cupped his hands and announced the end of the party.

The officials got up to return the salute, and went out one after another. Once outside the gate of Huo Mansion, several people immediately surrounded the governor.

"My lord, can you believe what Old General Huo said? If you said that the troop division talisman was an expedient measure, now you suddenly say it's fake?"

"That's right, not to mention how much the city lord thinks highly of Lord Shaoqing, anyone can tell, it doesn't look like a fake."

The governor looked up at the sky: "I don't understand if you have any ideas to make your own decisions."

Everyone wanted to hear his opinion, so they chose to stand in line, but they didn't know that he was going to be the shopkeeper, so they had no choice but to give up and dispersed.

On the tall attic of the Huo Mansion, Ah Zhan looked away from the gate of the courtyard. These people gathered at the gate of the mansion to discuss for a long time, and they didn't know if they wanted to be detrimental to Shi Yu.

He turned his head to look, and behind him was a group of unknown servants, who must have been arranged by Shi Yu. Now that she has no freedom of movement, it is difficult to go to see her.

He went down to the attic without making a sound, feeling a little tired, and immediately a maid came to help him, Ah Zhan glanced at her, and it was another strange face.He couldn't help but think of the servant who served him before, and it disappeared as soon as he used it. Naturally, he was in a bad mood, so he threw it away with all his strength.

The maid was so frightened that she knelt on the ground: "My lord, please forgive me, this slave deserves to die."

Ah Zhan didn't mean to lose his temper, but he couldn't help feeling soft-hearted when he saw her like this. He told her to get up, and sighed softly, a little absent-minded.

After getting up, the maid asked cautiously: "Young Master, what's bothering you?"

Ah Zhan laughed: "Yes, I want to go to the City Lord's Mansion, but you can't do it even if I say so."

"What's the problem? The maid will help you." The maid's tone was brisk.

Ah Zhan couldn't help laughing: "What's your name?"

The maidservant respectfully said, "My maidservant's name is Juanhui."

Ah Zhan only said that she was comforting himself, thinking that this girl is really naive.

After returning to the residence to take a nap, Juanhui came to wait for him to drink medicine, and then only ate a small bowl of porridge for lunch, and he lost his appetite.

Seeing that he was in good spirits, Juanhui suggested: "Didn't the young master say that he wanted to go to the City Lord's Mansion? At this time, the City Lord must be resting, so it's just right to see her."

Ah Zhan was stunned: "You can really take me there, aren't you afraid of being blamed by the city lord?"

Juanhui smiled and said: "Young master is not doing bad things, slaves have nothing to worry about."

Ah Zhan thought for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, go back early and remember to keep secret."

On the road, Ah Zhan realized that Juanhui had dialed from the City Lord's Mansion before, but since he entered Huo's Mansion, he hadn't gone out again, but the route was very familiar, he just took a nap in the car , When he woke up, he had reached the back door.

If he hadn't been really worried about Shi Yu's current situation, he wouldn't have come over, but when he really arrived, he couldn't help worrying that Shi Yu would be angry with him.He put on the cloak and said to Juanhui, "I'll come out in half an hour at most, and you stay here and watch."

Instead of saying this for Juanhui, it's better to say it for himself.

Who dares to stop the people who get on and off the Huo Mansion's carriage?What's more, this person covered by a thick cloak appeared at the back door more than once. The guards could only be careful and sent someone to follow him, but they didn't dare to say anything.

Ah Zhan entered the mansion and was going to the study, but he guessed that there must be a lot of people coming and going in and out of Shi Yu's office in these extraordinary times, so he turned around and went to her residence.

Only Suyuan was in the house, and she was tidying up when she suddenly saw a tall and thin man enter the door. She was startled, and when she saw the Huo character jade pendant on his waist, she remembered that this was the one who saved her city lord from danger. son.

"Why did Mr. Huo come here?" Su Yuan saluted and glanced at him, but unfortunately he was too thin, with a wide cloak, his face was hidden behind the brim of the hat, only a small piece of clean chin was exposed.

She was so curious, she hadn't seen what he looked like so far, it was really itchy.

"Little... isn't the city lord here?"

"Yes, the city lord is dealing with official business and should be back soon. She has to take a nap every day."

Ah Zhan nodded and sat down at the table: "Then I'll wait here."

Su Yuan said yes, served a cup of hot tea and left the door, called a young man to report the news, and stood guard at the door.

Ah Zhan sat in the room for a while, feeling drowsy, simply got up and walked around, turned around and entered the inner room.

The conversation between Shi Yu and Jimo Wubai had long since ended, and they had already been in the study all morning.

When she rushed over, Su Yuan was walking from the other side of the corridor, and when she saw her, she immediately greeted her: "The city lord is late, Mr. Huo has already left."

Shi Yu snorted: "Fortunately, he walked fast, otherwise I would have to scold him again, always disobedient."

Seeing that they are so close, Su Yuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.

Shi Yu walked towards the room and asked, "No one saw him?"

Suyuan had received orders beforehand, and said hastily: "No, this slave has been sending him out before coming back."

Shi Yu nodded, knowing that Ah Zhan was worried that he would not be able to cope with Jimo Wubai, and his heart that was supposed to blame him softened a little.

After lunch, I still have to take a short nap, but I can't close my eyes when I think of Jimo Wubai's words.After a long time, she finally sat up and walked to the dressing table.

In the drawer was the note that Fang Hang gave her at the beginning, Jimo Wubai was already hurt by just mentioning one sentence, this was probably the only reason why he couldn't get up.

As long as it is made public, the fact that his father hid weapons privately but was sheltered by the emperor will be known all over the world, and he will be ruined.

She put her fingers on the drawer, opened it gently, and was stunned for a moment, but there was nothing inside.

Jimo Wubai sat motionless in front of the desk, and had maintained this posture for several hours.

Du Quan came in several times to check on the excuse of refilling tea and water. Before that, he was writing a thick book, but suddenly there was no other movement, and he just stared at the book in front of him in a daze.

"My lord, do you want to help you send out the folder?" It was late at night, and Du Quan couldn't bear it anymore.

Jimo Wubai finally made a move, picked up his own seal and stamped it, but he didn't say that he would hand over the copy.

This was originally an excerpt to join the teacher's rain.

Emperor Jiaxi has personally sent a secret edict, Shi Yu has recently been in the limelight in Mocheng, and he needs to contain it in the court.

Before making a decision, the door was suddenly knocked hard a few times.

Du Quan went to open the door, and an officer and soldier came in, but he was not wearing the clothes of the guards in the city lord's mansion, but the same as the guards of the imperial army left behind by Yan Jun. He flashed his waist card before entering the door without saying a word.

"It's the first time I have spies here." Jimo Wubai smiled, not knowing what Shi Yu would think when he found out.

"Master Shaoqing, I am here because I have received news that is not good for you." The visitor strode up to him and whispered something in his ear.

Jimo Wubai's face suddenly changed.

On the second day, Shi Yu got up early, did not go to the study after breakfast, but boiled water and made tea, as if waiting for guests.

Jimo Wubai was already leaning against the door at some point, as if he had fallen from the sky. The wind in the morning was very strong, and the corner of his clothes would flutter from time to time, and the yarrow pattern on the corner stretched out.

"Auntie is very scheming. I thought you just heard a little rumor about your father's conviction. I didn't expect that Fang Hang would give you a handwritten note as evidence."

Shi Yu stopped making tea, and her side face was charming like a dream in the morning light: "That is to say, what is said in the scriptures is true? Your father really hid arms, and you had to resign because of this, right? no?"

The corners of Jimo Wubai's mouth curled slightly, and he answered the wrong question: "I received news that the booklet was sent from the Huo Mansion. Old General Huo has always obeyed your orders, and now he has also issued an edict that everything must be decided by the city lord. He It should not be overstepping, so who wants to spread this news?"

"It's me." Shi Yu lowered his eyes and stared at the water that was about to boil.

The room was terribly quiet, and Jimo Wubai suddenly sneered: "Then tell the world, I'm afraid it will not be my father's scandal, but my good uncle Jimoyan."

Shi Yu was stunned, then turned to look at him: "What did you say?"

"My father is a dignified minister of the household department, why would he go to hide the ordnance without any trouble? The ordnance belonged to Jimo Yan. He suddenly found my father to help transport it, claiming that it was just some ordinary goods. My father thought that he wanted to repair it with the family, so he naturally helped him with all his strength. How could I have imagined that Jimo Yan was only interested in the power in his hands." Jimo Wubai stood up straight and brushed off the hem of his clothes: "After the matter was revealed, Jimo Yan immediately pushed the matter away. Thanks to His Majesty's clear observation, my father did not He was accused of treason, but he died in a foreign land because of this, and I don’t know who should be blamed for this after the world is revealed.”

Shi Yu looked at him in astonishment.

Jimo Wubai smiled with ambiguous meaning: "Jimoyan is a hero and a lover in the hearts of Mocheng people, but in my eyes, he is just a villain who doesn't recognize his relatives. Maybe this is the so-called big things who don't care about small things. Although I have never seen You have already passed him, but you have already learned his methods. As for whether you believe it or not, you know for yourself."

Shi Yu didn't refute, and was silent for a long time: "I finally know why you care so much about Mocheng."

"But I still don't know why you refuse to let go." He took a step closer: "Who is trying to spread the news?"

Shi Yu turned her head: "I said, it's me."

Jimo Wubai's expression turned out to be exceptionally gentle, and he stretched out his hand to gently caress her face: "Forget it, the special envoy sent by His Majesty must be here, and I hope my aunt will get her wish." He smiled, turned and left.

The temperature of his fingertips has not yet dissipated, and the tea on the table has boiled to the point of overflowing.Shi Yu was silent for a moment, then called the guards and ordered to recover the script immediately.

On the [-]th day of the winter month, Ruoqiang was allied with the [-]th National Congress of the Western Regions. The news spread to Yu State, and the whole court was shocked.

Emperor Jiaxi was furious, wishing he could immediately order troops to garrison Mocheng, but he could not act beyond the scope of the responsibility of the city master established by the Taizu at the beginning, and the emperor of a country even feared the head and tail in his own land.

After smashing everything in the imperial study room, he finally made up his mind that the affairs of Mocheng must not be delayed any longer.

A few days later, King Anyang was convicted for privately planning to pass the fief and title to his concubine after death. Emperor Jiaxi promulgated a new national law based on this matter.

This decree was later called the "Order of Blood Relatives", which stipulated that the succession of the feudal titles of the feudal kings' heroes must be strictly determined according to blood relatives, with the direct descendants higher than the concubine descendants, and the direct descendants superior to the offspring.If there is no child, the adopted son is higher than the adopted daughter, but the adopted child must be included in the genealogy and canonized by the emperor himself.

It seems like an irrelevant decree, but the spearhead is directed at Mocheng. According to this decree, Shi Yu is not even qualified to inherit.

Undercurrents are raging in the court, and those who don't know the inside story just take it as a decree. From Taichang Shaoqing's performance after returning to the court, he can infer one or two natural shrewdness, but most of them are wise and safe.Only some old ministers, who knew the ins and outs well, and were worried about the stability of the country, so they submitted their comments one after another.

What they were worried about was Mocheng's purpose. Jimo Yan was able to force Taizu to be helpless at the beginning, but now he may not have no countermeasures to push this adopted daughter out.If this decree forces Mocheng to go on the road of no return, at this juncture, I am afraid it will push the country into danger.

Emperor Jiaxi accepted the excerpts one by one, but did not respond at all.The emperor's heart is as strong as the sea and as firm as a stone. Once a decision is made, no one can shake it.

The cold wind blows across the northwest land, and it seems that even the most gorgeous Harlan flowers can't hide the bleakness of Mocheng.In this weather, even the number of businessmen has decreased a lot, and the number of pedestrians on Mocheng Street has dropped sharply. It is much quieter than before, but it has another kind of peaceful beauty.

Soon the sound of horseshoes broke the tranquility, and the special envoy sent by Emperor Jiaxi arrived in Mocheng with the imperial edict.

The guard of the city tower had already sent the news to the city lord's mansion, and Shi Yu was applying makeup in front of the mirror, not in a hurry.On the contrary, Suyuan, who was beside her, felt uneasy, picking out clothes suitable for this occasion for her over and over again.

Until someone came to report that the special envoy was waiting in the conference hall, Shi Yu wiped her hair and took a selfie in the mirror, she was finally satisfied, but she didn't go to see the special envoy immediately after she got up, instead she ordered a car to go to Huo's mansion.

Two teams of guards lined up in front of the gate of the Huo Mansion quickly and orderly, and the carriage from the City Lord's Mansion slowly approached.

Huo Qing ordered his capable lieutenant to sit in the barracks, and he had already rushed to the meeting hall of the city lord's mansion.His eldest son and second son led troops to garrison other border towns in Mo City, so the news of the city lord's sudden arrival could only be sent to Ah Zhan.

Just after noon, Ah Zhan took a nap and was drinking medicine at this time. When he learned that Shi Yu had come, he was startled and coughed for a long time due to choking.

Shi Yu walked into the room with a tulle mask on her face, and her steps were light and slow, she did not seem to be superior to others at all, but the servants all lowered their heads and did not dare to speak, she waved her hand lightly, and all the servants immediately Immediately backed out.

Ah Zhan has been taught so many times by her black face and red face before, but only this time he is the most nervous. Before she could speak, his fingers unconsciously grabbed the hem of his clothes.

"Why, do you look like this because you don't want me to come?" Shi Yu's eyes curled up.

"of course not……"

Shi Yu sat down beside him, and lifted the veil, "Ah Zhan, you ordered that excerpt to be released to the public, right?"

Ah Zhan's face suddenly turned a little ugly, and he snorted: "I knew you were here to blame me, and I also wanted to help you. Since you have Jimo Wubai's handle, why not use it? Are you going to wait for him to pull you down... ..."

Shi Yu interrupted him: "I'm not here to blame you, I'm here to pick you up."

"what?"

"I said I'll take you back to the City Lord's Mansion."

Ah Zhan looked at her in astonishment, as if he hadn't remembered it yet.

Shi Yu helped him up: "Let's go."

The atmosphere in the meeting hall was unusually solemn. The special envoy had stood for a long time holding on to the imperial decree, and his expression was not very good.On the left side are Mo City officials headed by Huo Qing. Most of them are heavily armored generals. It is normal for him to have a bad complexion.

There were only a few people on the right, Yan Jun looked serious, and standing beside him was Jimo Wubai, who was wearing a crimson official uniform with a round collar, grass gold hook leather belt, and long boots.Others seemed to be facing a big enemy, but he, the person involved, looked as usual, as if he was enjoying the flowers.

There was a roll call outside the hall, and Shi Yu, who was late, appeared.Everyone turned their heads to look at her, she was covered with a veil, and she was wearing a complicated gown with gold embroidery on a black background, looking solemn and solemn.The officials of Mexico City saw clearly that it was exactly the same set of women's attire as the old city lord's attire.

"The special envoy has come from afar, thank you for your hard work."

The beauty walked slowly, with a soft voice, and the special envoy couldn't blame her, coughed dryly, and unfolded the imperial decree: "Decree——"

Everyone knelt down, but the officials in Mo City were obviously a little slower.

The special envoy frowned slightly, and didn't say much at the moment of the important matter. He immediately read the imperial decree aloud, and at the beginning, he mentioned the new national law promulgated by Emperor Jiaxi.

"The law of the country is like a mountain. Since Mocheng is the territory of the Yu Kingdom, the city owner should be established in accordance with the laws of the country. Now the only one who complies with the law of the country is Taichang Shaoqing, Jim Mo Wubai. He will be chosen as the successor of the city lord of Mocheng from now on. He will command the whole city, resist foreign enemies, and help Sheji. This—”

"Thank you, Lord Long En." Jimo Wubai bowed his head and raised his hands.

The special envoy put the imperial decree in his hands and clasped his fists: "Congratulations, Mr. Shaoqing."

Yan Jun also immediately stepped forward to congratulate him.

Mocheng officials looked uncertain. Some people couldn't help but bend their knees to pay homage to the city lord. They grabbed their collars and looked up. Ge Ben was staring at him viciously, and couldn't help trembling with fright.

The special envoy walked up to Shi Yu and smiled falsely: "The acting city lord has worked hard during this time. In the future, Jimo Shaoqing will lead Mocheng, so you will be considered retired."

Shi Yu's eyes were shining brightly, like the sparkling water in Crescent Lake, deep and frightening: "The special envoy's announcement was a bit early, in terms of the order of blood relatives, the position of city lord is not in Taichang Shaoqing's turn. "

The special envoy's smile froze, and he turned his head to look at Jimo Wubai, who was standing upright, his eyes fell on Shi Yu, and he couldn't see the meaning in his expression.

The special envoy withdrew his gaze and smiled at Shiyu: "I understand the feelings of the acting city lord, but the matter has come to this point, so there is no need to force it."

Shi Yu's eyes were getting colder, but her voice was as gentle as before: "I'm afraid it's you who are forcing." She clapped her hands, and Su Yuan helped a tall and thin man in a cloak and walked in.

All eyes fell on the man, and he seemed to know that the fingers hanging by his side even trembled slightly.

Shi Yu walked up to him, and suddenly took off the veil on his head, revealing his face.

There was an uproar all around, and the eyes wandered constantly on his and Jimo Wubai's faces.

Jimo Wubai's expression changed instantly, and his eyes fell directly on the man, full of disbelief.

"Let me introduce to you all," Shi Yu looked around, and said loudly, "This is Jimo Tan, small character Azhan, the only heir of the old city lord Jimo Yan's blood line, and according to the blood relationship order, he is also the legal city lord of Mo City. "

There was no sound in the hall, only stunned.

The special envoy said, "Impossible, Jimo Yan has no son..."

Shi Yu squinted at him: "The special envoy has a look at Taichang Shaoqing, and ask all the officials in Mo City, does Taichang Shaoqing look a bit like the old city lord? Then look at Jimo Tan, ask them, Jimo Does Tan look more like Taichang Shaoqing!"

Jimo Wubai clenched his hands tightly behind his back, he looked at Jimo Tan, who was also looking at him, his pale face was full of hostility.

The special envoy was speechless for a while, but fortunately, Yan Jun was quick to respond, and immediately answered: "The acting city lord suddenly introduced a person who said that this is the old city lord's heir. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public. I wonder if there is evidence?"

Shi Yu laughed and said, "The old city lord knew that you would argue so much. He left a written statement and stamped the city lord's seal. You can ask His Majesty to send someone to verify the handwriting. Jimo Tan was weak since he was a child, and the old city lord had no time to take care of him. He was specially fostered under the knee of General Huo, and General Huo is the witness. If Mr. Yan still doesn't believe it, I can also invite his wet nurse, stable wife, and even the wife of the city lord who mentioned him in the letter back then. It exists, do you want to take a look?"

Huo Qing immediately stepped forward: "The words of Daichengzhu are true, and this old man can testify."

Yan Jun's face was livid: "This matter needs to be reported to His Majesty for a decision..."

"Taichang Shaoqing can be canonized directly according to the national law, and it is the turn of the old city lord's son to be decided by His Majesty?" Shi Yu sneered again and again: "Could it be possible that your majesty's national law is determined by the individual?"

"Presumptuous!" The special envoy finally found a chance to vent.

Jimo Wubai raised his hand, and everything was quiet, he looked at Shi Yu: "Dare to ask the acting city lord, the old city lord has heirs, is it deceiving the king if he hides and does not report? You are acting as the city lord when there is a city lord to choose For so long, are you deceiving the king?"

Hearing this, Ge Ben couldn't help holding down his saber, and when Huo Qing grabbed his wrist, Ah Zhan was also gasping for breath.

Shi Yu just smiled slightly: "It is difficult for the old city lord's heirs to come, and he took good care of him when he was old. It was helpless to drive west without notifying the court in time. When the old city lord was alive, he often visited far away. The position of city lord is considered normal in Mocheng. I am Jimo Tan's fiancée, and my fiancé is not feeling well, so why not take my place?"

The blood on Jimo Wubai's face faded: "What are you his?"

Ah Zhan answered coldly: "Fiancee! Didn't you hear?"

"Meet the city lord!" Huo Qing suddenly lifted his clothes and knelt on the ground, taking the lead to break the deadlock.

Shi Yu looked away from Jimo Wubai, followed by bowing down, followed by Ge Ben, and the officials of Mo City finally knelt down one after another.

With the general trend, the faces of the special envoy and Yan Jun have become extremely ugly.

It was the first time for Ah Zhan to appear in front of so many people, and the first time to accept the kneeling of so many people. This day came suddenly, his emotions were surging, and his physical strength was a little exhausted. Although he had tried his best to support him, he was still a little powerless.

Shi Yu noticed, and immediately stood up, holding him with one hand, and he leaned slightly, leaning almost half of his body on her body.

Jimo Wubai turned around and left the hall, the sporadic smiles on the corners of his mouth disappeared bit by bit.

"Impossible!" Emperor Jiaxi smashed all the new things in the imperial study.

Yan Jun fell on the ground and dared not make a sound.

"How could a son come out of such a good life? If there was a son, how could the princess who was married back then be silent?" Emperor Jiaxi paced back and forth with his hands behind his back: "This is absolutely impossible!"

Yan Jun glanced at him, took out a letter from his sleeve and presented it: "Your Majesty, please have a look at it. This is the letter that the city lord's wife wanted to send to Taizu, but it was intercepted before it was sent out of Mocheng."

Emperor Jiaxi immediately took it over, just looking at the envelope, he knew it was a few years old, opened it and saw that the signature was indeed stamped with the princess's seal, and this matter was indeed mentioned in the letter.

He twisted the letter into a ball, recalled the words taught by the former emperor, and cleared his thoughts bit by bit, his expression flickering.

Yan Jun said cautiously: "Your Majesty, don't worry, there is still room for change in this matter. After all, it has been a long time. You might as well send someone to thoroughly investigate. It may not be impossible to veto his identity."

"No need," Emperor Jiaxi interrupted him: "It's just a sick child, let him be the city lord."

Yan Jun was taken aback for a moment, not knowing why, so he could only answer in a huff: "I would like to obey the holy edict."

At the end of the winter month, under the imperial decree, he acted in strict accordance with the laws of the country, recognized Jimo Tan's identity, and canonized him as the lord of Mo City.

The news spread all over the world overnight, and I don't know how many pairs of eyes were filled with astonishment and surprise.

Many people crowded at the gate of the city lord's mansion waiting to meet the new city lord. Even the small countries in the Western Regions who were busy making alliances sent people over. The previous big move was shaken by the movement of Mocheng.

It's a pity that Ah Zhan was too tired that day and was still lying on the bed. Shi Yu was in charge of all matters in Mocheng, and she was still the acting city lord of Mocheng.

Suyuan is still not used to Ah Zhan's new identity, and she has strange eyes towards Shi Yu these days.

Shi Yu looked up from government affairs several times and saw her in a trance, and finally couldn't help calling her.

"Ah?" Su Yuan was taken aback, and only realized that she had lost her composure after she regained her composure.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Uh..." Su Yuan sneered: "This servant is just thinking about what to call you in the future."

Shi Yu was amused: "Just for this matter? I still call him the acting city lord, or you can just call him the city lord to save trouble, and it's still the same as before."

Su Yuan was puzzled: "What about Mr. Tan?"

Shi Yufu picked up his pen again, and said casually: "Just call him the son, because sooner or later he will have a higher status."

Ah Zhan is unwell and keeps everything simple, but the etiquette of meeting the city lord in the whole city cannot be abolished.

On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, the city lord's mansion held a banquet, and all city officials attended the banquet to pay homage to the new city lord.

Ah Zhan was in good spirits, wearing a heavy brocade robe, his face was flushed, sitting at the head, he was actually quite charming.He glanced back and forth a few times below, but he didn't see Jimo Wubai, and looked at Shi Yu again, feeling better.

After all, Huo Qing had taken care of him for a long time, he loved him like a father and son, knowing that he couldn't sit for a long time, so he took the lead and left when it was almost time, and the officials had to leave one after another.

Shi Yu personally supported Ah Zhan to go back to rest. With a smile on his face, he whispered, "I took a sip of wine tonight, just a sip."

Shi Yu shook his head amusedly.

"Alas..." He sighed suddenly, but he was full of satisfaction, looking at the winding corridors in front of him: "Xiaoyu, you and I can finally walk side by side in this city lord's mansion."

Shi Yu gave a "hmm", just laughed and didn't talk much.

Ah Zhan turned to look at her, his expression gradually tightened: "When do you plan to drive Jimo Wubai out of Mocheng?"

Shi Yu stared down at the road: "He is your relative, you have the final say."

Ah Zhan glanced in the direction of Nanju main courtyard, and frowned: "He should have left long ago."

Just as Shi Yu was about to speak, he suddenly heard a loud shout from the outer courtyard. He turned his head and saw that a torch was held high at the end of the corridor, and a group of guards were running towards them.

"There are assassins!" The guard leader shouted all the way: "Protect the city lord!"

Shi Yu took a step forward and blocked Ah Zhan: "What assassin?"

The leader of the guards cupped his hands and said anxiously: "I don't know the identity yet, I only know that the person is still hiding in the mansion, please ask the city lord and acting city lord to stay away for a while."

"I've sneaked into the mansion, where else can I avoid?" Shi Yu sullenly pushed Azhan over: "Protect the city lord and return to his room."

Ah Zhan held her tightly: "Aren't you going?"

"You go first, the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, it's best to separate their attention." Shi Yu patted the back of his hand, signaling the guards to speed up, took the cloak from Su Yuan's hand to cover his body, and walked in the opposite direction past.

The city lord's mansion is tightly guarded, and the other party probably sneaked in through today's guests, but there will never be many people, but their identities and skills are unknown, which makes people feel uneasy after all.

The guards mobilized in unison and surrounded the inner courtyard layer by layer.Shi Yu was walking towards his residence, passing by the main courtyard of Nanju, where the lights were brightly lit, and the guards at the gate were all waiting in formation, he expected that Jimo Wubai had already received the news.

Just as he turned his head to leave, the courtyard door opened, and Jimo Wubai walked out.

Shi Yu looked over, he was wearing a Hu suit with narrow sleeves and a waist, and he held a long sword in his hand. When he saw her standing in the corridor, he just glanced at her and then looked away. Lead a group of people to the other side of the corridor.

The guard following behind Shi Yu said: "I heard that the guards protecting Mr. Shaoqing are all royal guards. They must have experience in dealing with this kind of Xiao Xiaoxiao. Now it is great that he is willing to help."

Shi Yu nodded, without saying a word, and continued to move forward.I didn't want to go around in a circle, but when I arrived in the garden, I bumped into Jimo Wubai again.

This time they were less than two feet away from each other, and he finally cupped his hands towards Shi Yu: "I heard that there are assassins infiltrating the mansion, it's best for the acting city lord to go back to his room to avoid it."

Alienated and courteous, far like the flowers of Gaoling, just like seeing them for the first time.This is the Taichang Shaoqing who is out of reach in the eyes of outsiders.

Shi Yu returned a salute: "Thank you, Sir Shaoqing, there is no reason to let the guests protect the master, it is better to invite Sir Shaoqing to go back and rest, and the city lord's mansion will take care of you."

Jimo Wubai stood sideways, like a bow ready to go: "The new city lord sneaked into the assassin right after taking over, if I don't show up, I'm afraid there will be a misunderstanding."

Shi Yu pursed her lips and remained silent.

The two stood under the same eaves, neither of them spoke.Suddenly there was a loud shout in the distance, and the guards rushed out together, and the figure on the opposite roof flashed past, and under the lights, it seemed that an arrow pierced through the air.

Before Shi Yu regained consciousness, he was pulled by an arm and turned around. When he looked up, he saw Jimo Wubai's clear jaw, and then turned his head to look at the place where he was standing, and there was an arrow on the ground.

Jimo Wubai let go of her, as if the act of saving her just now was an illusion, walked over to pick up the arrow and looked at it, frowned and said: "The arrows used by the Shatuo tribe may be the same as the ones you encountered when you entered the Central Plains. It is a mercenary of unknown origin."

Shi Yu looked at his profile: "Who do you think is behind the scenes?"

Jimo Wubai took out a square handkerchief from his sleeve, wrapped the arrow well, but said in his mouth: "Mocheng has nothing to do with me, why should I care about these things?" After speaking, he turned and left.

After a busy night, the assassins caught them, but before interrogation, they all swallowed poison and committed suicide. It really is the usual style of Shatuo mercenaries.

Shi Yu didn't close his eyes all night, and specially asked people to pay attention to the movements in Jimo Wubai. Sure enough, when it was about noon, he heard that Azhan had sent someone to Nanju Main Courtyard.

Within an hour, Du Quan appeared in front of her, and came to deliver a message for Jimo Wubai, saying that he would leave immediately and return to the capital.

Shi Yu nodded and said nothing.

In fact, she wanted to persuade Jimo Wubai to leave Mo City last night. She knew Ah Zhan so well that he would definitely take this opportunity to put pressure on Jimo Wubai.The assassin's purpose is unknown, and the mastermind behind the scenes cannot be traced. Jimo Wubai is the one who is most likely to take the blame.

Jimo Wubai left as soon as he said, without stopping, just as straightforward as when he came.

Unexpectedly, on the second day, Mocheng actually ushered in the first heavy snow this winter.He walked outside the gate of the mansion, got into the carriage without looking back, and drove all the way out of the city gate, snow had already begun to accumulate on the ground.

Du Quan was afraid of adding fuel to the fire, so he was careful not to talk too much these days, and finally couldn't help persuading him: "My lord, why don't you leave later, the weather is not good to hurry."

Jimo Wubai opened the curtain and looked out. There was heavy snow, like a curtain made of feathers, and he couldn't see far away.But he saw the people standing outside the Ten Mile Pavilion at a glance, sitting on horseback wearing a thick cloak, a group of guards in the distance, and the sky was a blurry mountain.

He got out of the carriage and walked towards the wind and snow. The cloak on his body fluttered in the majestic wind. He stretched out his hands and looked up at her: "Why, come to see me off on behalf of the city lord?"

Shi Yu's eyes behind the veil are still crooked like the moon in the sky: "Yes, just yesterday an assassin broke into the City Lord's Mansion, and I don't know if there are remnants near Mo City, I must at least escort you out of Mo City. "

She turned her head to look at the team of guards, but she didn't say clearly that she didn't bring them, but she rushed to intercept them.The situation in Mocheng is unstable, and few people are actually willing to have one more blood relative of the Jimo family in the world.

Jimo Wubai reached out and took a piece of snowflake in his hand, twisted it gently into snow water, and smiled lightly: "No need, I have brought so many guards, as long as it is not regarded as evil, it will be up to you if you have the right to do so." Send them off in person. What's more, you are already engaged to Jimo Tan, so it's best not to talk about it."

Shi Yu laughed, but couldn't tell what it meant: "I lied to you, but you still think about me, it's really embarrassing."

Jimo Wubai took a deep look at her, raised his hand to salute her, turned and left, his last words remained in the wind and snow: "I only know that winners and losers, you will win in the end..."

(End of this chapter)