Meng Zimo went against Han Yunong in public, and everyone was surprised.

Lu Hong was also a little surprised when he saw Meng Zimo come forward to speak for himself, and said to Meng Zimo: "Meng Zhutou, I did make a mistake, and Lord Duwei sentenced me, I am convinced, you ......!" ”

"Don't think I'm interceding for you." Meng Zimo said angrily: "I just don't want to continue to stay in Xiling." With my skills, when I return to Guannai, I don't have to go on an errand, and it is more than enough to be a nursing home in a big family. ”

Qin Xiao's lips moved slightly, but he didn't make a sound.

He knew the friendship between Meng Zimo and Han Yunong, and he also knew that Meng Zimo was playing an abnormal role today, and it was impossible to be impulsive.

"If I insist on my decision, you're going to leave the Governor's Mansion?" Han Yunong's voice calmed down.

Mencius Mo said: "Lord Duwei, in the final analysis, I am not just for today's matter. He sighed and said, "When I came to Xiling, I also wanted to serve the country, and I even thought about marrying a wife and having children here, but I .....!"

"If you really want to leave, I won't stand in your way." Han Yunong said slowly: "But the state has a decree, and it will not be abolished for anyone because of private reasons." ”

Meng Zimo took a step back and arched his hand to Han Yunong, then turned to the crowd in the courtyard and said in a loud voice: "Brothers, Meng is grateful for your care over the years. From today on, Meng is no longer from the Duwei Mansion, but if we can see you again in the future, it will not be a problem to invite you to a light meal. He saluted to the crowd, but said no more, and abandoned his sword and left in front of the eyes of everyone.

Everyone looked at each other.

Tonight's events really caught many people off guard.

Lu Hong, who was quick to catch the head, knew that he had broken the law, which had already surprised everyone, but Meng Zimo suddenly proposed to leave the Duwei Mansion, which surprised everyone.

Han Yunong watched Meng Zimo leave, his expression was cold, and he waited for the commotion in the courtyard to calm down before continuing: "Come on, put Lu Hong in prison, Qin Xiao will be fined three months, and Niu Zhi, knowing Qin Xiao's whereabouts, but he did not report it, he was fined two months, and he was punished with ten rods. Glancing at everyone, he said in a deep voice: "I said a long time ago that the order of the Governor's Mansion prohibits it, and I will never forgive anyone who knows the law and violates the law." Take warning from what the three of them have done today. ”

And all the people bowed down and obeyed.

"The horse thief who robbed the prisoner, we naturally have to chase down the bottom." Han Yunong said solemnly: "I will investigate the whereabouts of those horse thieves, and once there is a clue, no matter how much it costs, I will arrest those horse thieves." ”

Qin Xiao thought to himself that the Death Wing of the Wild West was not an ordinary horse thief, they came and went without a trace, it was not easy to find them, even if he really found them, Qin Xiao was also very skeptical that the strength of these officials in the Governor's Mansion could really defeat the Death Wing of the Wild West.

After all, Wen Budao said with certainty that the combat power of the Dead Wing of the Wild West was comparable to the dragon scales guarding the Forbidden Palace.

Although there may be some exaggerated ingredients, but the combat effectiveness of the Death Wing in the Deserted West has been seen with his own eyes, only in terms of individual soldiers, the Yacha of the Governor's Mansion is very different, and those people cooperate tacitly and are well-trained, the key is that their Wind Wing Knife is really sharp, at least Qin Xiao has not seen a sharper weapon than the Wind Wing Knife so far.

"Wait for me to make it clear to the county keeper, and then go back and carry it out." Han Yunong said: "Don't make a big deal about this matter, so as not to affect people's hearts." He looked up at the sky and waved, "It's all gone." ”

He didn't talk nonsense, he seemed to be in a bad mood, and turned back into the hall.

When everyone dispersed, Niu Zhi followed Qin Xiao back to the Jiazi Prison, but still did not come back to his senses, seeing that Qin Xiao's face was not good-looking, he said softly: "Boss, within this day, the two heads of the Duwei Mansion are gone, this is ..... What can I do after that? ”

"Isn't there still a captain?" Qin Xiao said lightly: "As long as Lord Duwei is here, the sky will not fall." ”

Niu Zhi poured a glass of water for Qin Xiao in the past, and only then did he whisper when he brought it over: "Lord Du Wei has always taken Meng Zhutou very seriously, and treats him as a brother, if Meng Zhutou really leaves, Lord Du Wei will definitely be reluctant." ”

Qin Xiao took a cup and drank half a cup, put down the cup and asked, "It's late, you go back first." ”

"What about you?" Niu Zhidao: "Can I go back tonight?" ”

Qin Xiao thought that there was still a neurotic problem at home, so it was better not to go back for a few days, so he shook his head and said, "I'll rest here." ”

Niu Zhi cleaned up and left.

Qin Xiao's mood was a little depressed.

He knew very well in his heart that after Han Yunong took charge of the Duwei Mansion, he transferred a group of people from Guannei, including Meng Zimo, and these people became the core members of Han Yunong's control of the Duwei Mansion.

Meng Zimo was not only loyal to Han Yunong, but also a brother, and Qin Xiao even believed that Meng Zimo could give his life for Han Yunong.

So even if Meng Zimo really had any grievances in his heart, it was impossible for him to leave Han Yunong, not to mention that it was the most tense time for the relationship between the Duwei Mansion and the Zhen Hou Mansion, and Meng Zimo had not left before, so it was impossible to leave suddenly at such a time.

Meng Zimo's departure was abrupt, and people who didn't know Meng Zimo might really think that he was unwilling to continue to stay in Xiling, but Qin Xiao was already keenly aware that there must be something strange behind this.

Tossing and turning and unable to sleep, he walked out of the class room and looked up at the sky, where a bright moon hung in the sky.

He knew that Mencius's residence was not far from the neighborhood, separated by two streets, and was silent for a while, and finally got out of the prison and went to Mencius's residence.

Compared with Han Yunong, Qin Xiao has a deeper affection for Meng Zimo, after all, it was Meng Zimo who saved himself in the middle of the road, if there was no Meng Zimo, he was afraid that he would have become a pile of dry bones on the side of the road that no one cared about.

Why did Meng Zimo leave the Duwei Mansion, Qin Xiao couldn't penetrate his heart, but if he really wanted to go back to the Guannei, Qin Xiao wanted to persuade him to stay, he knew that since Meng Zimo had made this decision in public, he was afraid that no matter how much he persuaded him, it would be useless, but no matter what, he couldn't say nothing.

The street where Mencius lived was already very secluded, he often came here, he was very familiar, he was a detached family, the place where he lived was not even as big as his own, the house was lit with lights, Qin Xiao found that the door was not locked, but it was just hidden, hesitated, did not knock on the door, pushed the door in.

In the house, Mencius Mozhen was holding a wine jar, and there was an empty wine jar on the table, obviously after leaving the Duwei's Mansion, Mencius Mo had been drinking since he came back, and he didn't even have snacks and food.

Seeing Qin Xiao come in, Meng Zimo was not surprised, but just pouted and motioned for Qin Xiao to sit down on the chair next to him.

"Headcatcher, ..... you?" As soon as Qin Xiao spoke, Meng Zimo had already shook his head and said, "Are you trying to persuade me to stay?" Needless to say, have you ever seen me regret my decision? ”

Qin Xiao smiled bitterly: "Head catcher, you have been doing well in Turtle City all these years, why did you leave suddenly?" The Captain and his entourage were sad. ”

Meng Zimo paused, but he still raised his head and took a sip, and said softly: "Qin Xiao, I'm leaving, and you will follow Lord Duwei in the future." Lord Du Wei is a man of affection and righteousness, and he has been kind to you in the past few years, and no matter what happens, you will stand with him. ”

"I know." Qin Xiao nodded, seeing that Meng Zimo looked drunk, he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

After a moment of silence, Qin Xiao finally asked, "The head catcher is ready to return to the gate?" ”

"Although I don't have a wife or children, my mother is still there." Meng Zimo said with a smile: "Go back to live with my mother for a while, you know, my Meng Zimo is not bad, it is not difficult to find an errand to take care of the family and support the family, even if you can't find it, you will not starve to death if you go to work as a coolie." ”

"And when are you going to leave?"

Meng Zimo shook his head and said, "I haven't decided yet, maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and leave, maybe a few more days." Looking at Qin Xiao, he smiled and said, "If you come over tonight, it will be regarded as seeing me off, if there is fate in the future, we may be able to meet again." ”

Qin Xiao took out the money bag from his body, but the weight was extremely light.

Before, a bag of silver was deceived by Mu Yeji, and later exchanged seven or eight taels of silver from the bank, leaving a few taels for Mu Yeji, and now there are less than five taels of silver in this money bag, a little embarrassed, and said: "Catch the head, I still have more than two hundred taels of silver in the bank, and I will go over and get it early tomorrow morning, you go back to the customs this time, and you have to use silver everywhere, I ......!" ”

Meng Zimo said with a smile: "I know that this kid of yours has saved some silver in the Jiazi prison, but I didn't expect that there are more than two hundred taels, and there is a profit." Seeing Qin Xiao pushing the money bag off the table, he immediately pushed it back and said, "In the past few years, you have worked hard day and night, and you have saved some silver, so you can save it well." It's almost time to get married, go back and find a good girl, marry a wife and have children, and live a good life. Without waiting for Qin Xiao to speak, he waved his hand and said, "It's too late, let's go back and rest early." ”

Qin Xiao wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything, got up and arched his hand to Mencius, and walked to the door, Mencius Mo suddenly said: "Qin Xiao!" ”

Qin Xiao immediately turned around, Meng Zimo looked at Qin Xiao, his lips moved, he didn't make a sound, but finally smiled: "It's getting late, be careful on the road." ”

Qin Xiao knew that Meng Zimo might have something to say, but he didn't say it after all.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw that Han Yunong didn't know when he was already standing in front of the door, Qin Xiao was startled: "It's all ..... Lord Lieutenant! ”

Han Yunong didn't say much, and when he entered the door, Mencius moved a little, as if he wanted to stand up, but he still didn't get up after all.

Han Yunong swept around, and then said, "Do you really want to leave?" ”

"I can't be with you in the future." Mencius sighed: "Don't blame me, I'm really tired of my current life, like a walking corpse, and I want to change my way of living." ”

Han Yunong walked over and sat down opposite Meng Zimo, Qin Xiao closed the door very obediently, stood by the door, and did not approach.

"I've heard a saying." Han Yunong said slowly: "Some people say that when you come to a strange land, if the people and things you are nostalgic for are buried here, then this has become your hometown." It's been almost seven years since you've been here, and there are eleven brothers with you, two of whom have been buried in this land, and some of them have already married and had children here, so for you and me, this is already our hometown. After a pause, he said calmly: "Maybe our former hometown is a strange place. ”

Meng Zimo didn't speak, but just hugged the wine jar and poured another big sip.

"We are here for a day, and this is the territory of Datang." Han Yunong's voice was low: "If you can make yourself the banner erected by Datang on this land, it will be the supreme glory, and there will be no regrets in death." ”

Mencius Mo put down the wine jar, his lips trembling.

"I'm not here to persuade you to do anything." Han Yunong stood up: "I just hope that no matter what decision you make, you can think more about your original intention of coming here." He walked over and patted Meng Zimo on the shoulder: "If you really want to go back to the Guannei, I will definitely send you off in person." Without further ado, he turned and walked out the door.

"Bring the door!" Meng Zimo commanded at Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao had no choice but to go out and close the door with him.

The bright moon was in the sky, deserted and unusual, but Qin Xiao's heart couldn't calm down.

He thought about it all the way, and when he came back to his senses, he found that he had arrived at the entrance of Wood Lane, and then he remembered that he did not plan to come back, looking at the deserted streets and alleys, shaking his head with a wry smile, he had already arrived at the door of the house, and he couldn't turn around and go back to the yamen in the middle of the night.

Walking on the deserted street, the neighbors on both sides of the street have long been closed for rest, and the lights have been extinguished, looking up at the sky, according to the direction of the moon, tossing this night, it is almost midnight.

When I passed by the mapo oil shop, I was surprised to find a glimmer of light through the crack in the window.

This mapo is very strange, usually everyone will open the window to ventilate, so that the air in the house is smoother, but in Qin Xiao's memory, although the door of the oil shop is the first to open and the last one to close every day, the window of her house has never been opened, and the window is blocked with a layer of linen, as if she is worried that someone will be able to see something inside from the window.

But this old woman is weird, everyone is used to it, and it's not strange.