The visit of the guest to the east bed is naturally precious. When Qin Mubai arrived at the martial family, a room full of them were overjoyed to greet him.

The New Year will be in a few days, such as the first wine is being renovated and the business is suspended, and the people of the samurai family have been busy for a year and have temporarily rested. The feast of good fire and good wine and good food is quite pleasant at home.

After tossing and turning this year, the Wu brothers can be regarded as seeing the power of Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang, and finally obediently accepted their fate. Now in this martial family, Wu Meiniang is already the head of the family, and Qin Mubai, the son-in-law who "has not passed through the door", is also the most important. Although his surname is Qin, he seems to be the head of the martial family.

Qin Mubai took the initiative to visit, and Wu Meiniang was naturally happy, and she was also happy with her mother Yang. As soon as he sat down, Yang went to cook himself, saying that he would make him a few good snacks to taste.

Now Qin Mubai feels that the martial arts family is really rich. Even if it is an ordinary maid, the new clothes worn during the New Year are also valuable fabrics. The New Year's goods prepared at home, there is no shortage of delicacies from the mountains and seas, and half a house is enough to fit a few cars. Just the laisee that was ready to be distributed during the Chinese New Year had thousands of yuan in cash, packed in several large boxes, and wrapped in red cloth bags.

It is conceivable that it is not easy for Wu Meiniang to be this family. This little woman is really capable.

"Hehe, Mu Bai, why did you think of taking the initiative to come to my house today?" Wu Meiniang smiled at him.

"It's almost the New Year, I should come and see it, right?" Qin Mubai also smiled, "It's also appropriate to visit your future mother-in-law and eldest brother." ”

"Heh, as soon as you have a sweet mouth, I know that you must have something to ask me to help with." Wu Meiniang said, "Say it quickly, what's the matter?" ”

"It's not Xue Rengui's business?" Qin Mubai smiled and told her truthfully.

Wu Meiniang pondered for a moment and said: "After the world's first liquor closed a few days ago, the Liu family had nothing to do for the time being, and the couple had no place to live. I saw that they were pitiful, so I invited them to live in my house, but they refused, and they refused to ask for money or goods. I had no choice but to let them go. I heard that they rented an old house in Quchifang in the south of the city to live in and settle there temporarily, Liu's belly is already very big, and it is estimated that it will be in labor in another month or two, and I don't know what the current situation is. Today is just right, let's go and see. ”

"It's fine."

Not long after, Qin Mubai enjoyed the dim sum made by the Yang family, chatted with the people of the Wu family for a while, and then rode to the south of the city with Wu Meiniang.

No matter how prosperous the place is, there are also dark corners; In the world, there will always be a distinction between the poor and the rich. Quchifang in the south of the city is synonymous with the slums of Chang'an. At the beginning, the demon took a group of little girls to rent there. Because renting a house there will be much cheaper.

This reminded Qin Mubai of today's "ant clan". In Chang'an, not all people can wander comfortably. Maybe renting an inn here for half a month is enough to live a comfortable life in an ordinary state and county for a year.

The carriage pressed the snow and walked slowly, heading south of the city.

Wu Meiniang shrunk her hand under Qin Mubai's cloak and put it in his armpit to keep warm, and said, "Why did Li Ke suddenly think of making such a move? Didn't he always claim that he had nothing to do with the world and just wanted to live a peaceful life? It seems that he is ambitious after all! ”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "People all have desires, and they have different ideas in different periods. Previously, Li Ke was belittled and impeached for his own hard time, of course, he just wanted to be a prince of peace; Now that he has turned over from the salted fish, it is reasonable to expect to be able to soar one day. This trip to Jiangzhou made him feel the distress of the lack of troops and major generals at hand. If it weren't for me and Quan Wanji to help him with his left and right, I'm afraid he would have capsized. Taking advantage of the opportunity to recruit talents, the emperor will not say anything. In fact, his main purpose in doing this was to target Xue Rengui. ”

"yes, I can see that." Wu Meiniang nodded and said, "Li Ke is a person who is a virtuous and virtuous person who has no arrogance. The more such a person, the greater the ambition in his heart, otherwise why would he be like this, wouldn't it be more worry-free to live a leisurely life by himself? I guess it's because he missed you before and doesn't want to make the same mistake again, so he made a big deal and made a big deal to get Xue Rengui in his hands. Mu Bai, you tried your best to help Li Ke...... Is it because you like him? ”

"What are you looking for on him?" Qin Mubai smiled and asked rhetorically.

"Knowingly!" Wu Meiniang said, "Now that the court is competing for the heir, the people in Chang'an are talking about it, and the spearhead is directed at the prince and the king of Wei." King Wu faded out of sight for a long time and was almost forgotten. Could it be that he has been in obscurity all along, waiting to reap the benefits? ”

Qin Mubai paused for a moment and said with a smile: "Mei Niang, are you very clear about these things, and you seem to be very interested?" ”

"Hehe, there is no shortage of people with long tongues in places like wine shops, from national affairs to parents, and you can know what you want to know." Wu Meiniang said, "I am also exposed to it, and I am unconsciously concerned." Anyway, my Mu Bai is the person in the game, can I not care less about it? ”

"Your Mubai?" Qin Mubai smiled.

"If it's not mine, who else can it be?" Wu Meiniang glared at him and pinched his elbow slightly, "No matter how many women you have, if I say you are mine, that's mine!" ”

"Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed, "Okay, it's yours." Having said that, Li Ke is definitely not a person who is content with loneliness. Now his tone is very tight, and the most he can say to me is that he wants to strengthen some power in order to protect himself. But he just wanted to bridge the barrier, and I could clearly feel his ambition, or rather ambition. ”

"I know that you and Li Ke have a very close personal relationship, but everyone in the world knows that Li Ke is just a prince, and it is not his turn to compete for the prince!" Wu Meiniang said.

"Huh!" Qin Mubai smiled, "You and I are also concubines?" Now among the two families of Qin and Wu, what is the status of you and me? ”

"That's different!" Wu Meiniang said, "They are royal, and there is a powerful figure like the emperor on it!" ”

Qin Mubai paused for a moment and said, "Let's talk about it later." I am not determined to help Li Ke fight for the throne now. Previously, the emperor also asked me to help Li Ke help him more, which shows that in the emperor's mind, my position is still with him, but he sent me over. No matter how intriguing and fighting the princes were, I just tried to maintain the emperor's trust in me. ”

"That's right! No matter which prince you follow, it's no better than following the emperor! As for the future, I'll talk about it later! Wu Meiniang said, "Now the emperor can be regarded as trusting you and treating you as half a son!" ”

Qin Mubai smiled: "Are you jealous?" ”

"Not really!" Wu Meiniang said angrily, "I'm learning from Princess Gaoyang, everything is for your good, that's fine." In fact, seeing you and Princess Gaoyang together, I really can't get over this hurdle in my heart. But on second thought, she is the emperor's favorite princess, and if you can marry her, it will also be of great benefit to you. What's more, she is indeed infatuated with you. Ay...... I had to grieve myself and slowly adapt and accept it! ”

Qin Mubai smiled meaningfully: "It seems that Princess Gaoyang told you a lot that day!" You're such a smart person, can you still be moved by her stupid girl? ”

"What, no!" Wu Meiniang glared at Qin Mubai with resentment, "Don't try to say things from my mouth!" If I don't tell you, I won't tell you! ”

"General, host, it's here." The carriage stopped, and the coachman outside said.

The two of them got out of the car and saw a small farmhouse in the thick snow.

"Xue Rengui and his wife live on that side." The driver pointed to the road ahead.

"Okay, let's go over." Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang moved forward hand in hand, their temperament and luxurious outfit seemed a little out of place with the surrounding scene.

Most of the people living here are some peddlers and pawns who pull carts and horses in Chang'an, or village families who work as tenants for wealthy families in Chang'an, living on a meager income. In the low and dilapidated houses, people in ragged clothes can often be seen walking by, black smoke from the burning wood of the house rises from the roof of the house, and from time to time someone makes a violent coughing sound.

The courtyard of Xue Rengui's house was covered with a layer of snow that had not been cleaned, and there was a row of footprints clearly printed, as if he was going out. The house was quiet and there were no fireworks.

The two of them opened the fence and walked in, and when they stepped on the snow and creaked, they heard a woman's voice from inside: "Rengui, are you back?" I'm so hungry, did you bring back anything to eat? ”

"It's Sister-in-law Liu!" Wu Meiniang wrinkled her brows, and walked into the house quickly, "It's me." ”

"Ah, the owner!" There was a lot of surprise in Liu's voice.

Qin Mubai didn't enter the house first in order to avoid suspicion, and waited outside the house.

"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you, your face is so bad? What about Brother Xue? Wu Meiniang asked anxiously.

"I ...... I'm fine. Liu lowered his head a little ashamedly and muttered.

"I just heard you say you're hungry?" Wu Meiniang glanced around, there were two empty bowls on the table in the room, and only a little uneaten vegetable soup had been frozen into ice cubes, she couldn't help but be a little annoyed, "What about Brother Xue?" Why don't you take care of you at home! Really! ”

"No...... Don't blame him. Liu lowered his head and actually cried.

"Sister-in-law, what's going on, tell me quickly!" Wu Meiniang sat beside her and asked patiently and softly.

Liu sobbed a few times, and finally slowly spoke-

"A few days ago, we moved out of the world's first liquor and rented it here. Although he was a little poor, he was originally well, and his life could go on. But three days ago, I accidentally had a fetal gas, so I had to go to the doctor for treatment, and I finally protected the baby in the fetus. But...... The little money I had was all spent, and I couldn't even afford to pay for the house, and I couldn't open the pot at home. Originally, Rengui planned to go to Zhongnan Mountain to hunt for a while, but a heavy snow blocked the mountain road, where can I find prey? Today, the house is completely cut off, so ......"

"So what?" Wu Meiniang asked anxiously.

And so...... Rengui took his Fang Tian painting halberd and went out to pawn it. After Liu Shi said that, he wiped away his tears sadly, "This Fang Tian painting halberd is like the lifeblood of Rengui, he is not willing to give up no matter how poor and bitter he is." I didn't expect it to be ...... now."

"Hey!" Wu Meiniang sighed anxiously and annoyedly, "If you have difficulties, you should tell me!" Brother Xue is also really, he has to die to save face and suffer crimes! Didn't I invite you to my house for a while? He refused to be disturbed for fear of being disturbed, and he refused to ask for some money and food if I wanted to. It's good now...... That's it, let's not talk about it! First of all, sister-in-law Liu. You go back to the house with me now, I have asked the maid to take care of you, this is about to give birth, even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the child! As for Brother Xue, this time he can't help it! He will suffer and let himself go, and he deserves to starve to death! ”

"Woo woo...... Liu cried, holding his big belly and about to get out of bed and kowtow to Wu Meiniang, "The owner, what a great benefactor of our mother and son!" ”

Qin Mubai was annoyed when he heard it outside the door, and walked into the house and said, "Sister-in-law, don't be like this, just go back to the house with Mei Niang!" No matter how bitter it is, you can't be bitter child. As for Brother Xue, if he dares to be bullish again this time, I will send one hundred and eighty soldiers to tie him up and see what he has to say! ”

Liu Shi broke into a smile and said, "General Qin is here too...... I'm really sorry to make the general smile. Rengui is such a temper, as the owner said, to die to save face and suffer crimes, I also persuaded him not to come. If the general wants to tie him up, he will tie it up, and he can't be polite to him with such a stinky temper. ”

"Okay, don't say it, sister-in-law clean up and come with me." Wu Meiniang said.

"Hmm!" Liu Shi said, "Rengui will insert a sign to sell halberds in the West Market, and it should be easy for the general to find it." ”

Soon, Wu Meiniang carefully carried the Liu family out of the house and got into the car, and went to the Wu family first. Qin Mubai walked to Xishi alone, rented a carriage halfway, and the more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became.

"Xue Rengui, this pedantic guy who wants to save face and suffer crimes! Can't be too polite to him! Thinking of this, Qin Mubai said to the coachman outside, "Go to the Xuanwu Gate of the Imperial Palace!" ”

"This Langjun, how can the palace be a place where villains can go with such chariots and horses?"

"Let you go, you go, less nonsense!"

Soon after, a dilapidated civilian carriage swaggered open the gate of the Xuanwu Gate of the Imperial City, and drove straight into the camp of the hundred horsemen.

At that time, it was the annual leave of the imperial court, and most of the official offices were already on holiday, leaving only some officials on duty. Qin Mubai, a hundred cavalry envoy who had not yet stepped down, entered the official office and directly called Pang Fei and asked him to pick up twenty hundred cavalry sergeants and go out on business with him.

Pang Fei was shocked, thinking that Qin Mubai was going out to fight in a group, but he didn't dare to ask more, so he immediately called twenty of the most powerful and trustworthy henchmen and horsemen, all of them fully armed with armor and swords, and put on their horses to wait for the reprimand.

Qin Mubai didn't talk nonsense, and asked Pang to fly to the West Market to find a person named Xue Rengui who was inserting a label and selling halberds, don't talk nonsense with him, just tie him up on some charge, throw him to Wu Mei's mother's house, and then it's none of their business. By the way, if the halberd is sold, it will cost ten times as much to buy it back. In addition, you must not reveal the identity of your hundred horses.

Pang Fei was confused and didn't know why, but since it was something Qin Mubai ordered, he went out with a few fierce hundred cavalry without saying a word.

Qin Mubai was still sitting in the broken carriage, staggering and walking towards Wu Mei's mother's house in a hurry, and thought with hatred in his heart: Xue Rengui, your martial arts are powerful, but do you dare to openly fight with the officials and soldiers in this place in Chang'an? The more polite you are, the more naughty you become. The tiger is not powerful, you and I are HelloKeity!

Half an hour later, a team of fierce soldiers broke into the Wu Mansion, frightening the whole room of the Wu family. The martial brothers hurriedly came out to greet them, and said in a panic: "What's the matter with the general?" What's the matter with the general? ”

Pang Fei strode in, looked at the martial brothers a few times, waved his hand, and several sergeants behind pushed a person with a big tie in, and then turned around and left.

"Huh, General...... What do you mean by that? Wu Yuanshuang said in surprise, looking Xue Rengui up and down, but he didn't know him.

"You ask Ben, who does Ben ask?" Pang Fei scolded without looking good, "I was ordered to do things, and I don't care about the rest after I finish it." Anyway, you have a good eye on this person, and if you get lost, you will be responsible! ”

"Ah......" The Wu brothers and those servants were dumbfounded—this is too inexplicable!

At this time, Wu Meiniang walked out and said from afar: "Pang Fei, you are majestic!" ”

"Huh? Shi Niang ......" Pang Fei was slightly startled, and his tense face instantly changed to a smile and bowed: "I've seen the Wu Dong family!" ”

Wu Meiniang glanced at Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui hurriedly lowered his head and turned around, his face flushed with embarrassment.

Already understanding, Wu Meiniang couldn't help laughing and said, "When the matter is done, then you can go back!" ”

"Yes." Pang Fei smiled, glanced around, and said in a low voice: "Master, can I ask you something?" ”

"Don't scream, who is your master!" Wu Meiniang scolded lightly, "What's the matter, let's say it?" ”

"I heard that the teacher is going to be transferred out of the capital and to serve in Yuanren Prefecture and County. Many of our old brothers who have followed him all the way are reluctant to let him go with him! Pang Fei said pitifully, "Especially me, I will follow him." If he wasn't in Baiqi, what would I be messing around here? Please ask my wife to say a few kind words for me, and let the teacher take me away? ”

Wu Meiniang couldn't help but laugh: "You're not an unweaned child, do you still have to follow suit?" ”

Pang Fei's embarrassed face turned red, and he smirked: "Whatever the master wants to say, that's how." Anyway, I just want to follow my mentor all the way. Where he goes, I go too. ”

"Okay, I'll try." Wu Meiniang nodded and smiled, "But this kind of thing is probably not something he can call the shots, don't worry too much." You go back first, this person, just leave it to me. ”

"Thank you, Master, then I'll go!"

Pang Fei took a team of fierce and fierce ironclad hundred horsemen, and walked away vigorously.

The Wu brothers secretly wiped a cold sweat and let out a long breath, and said secretly in confusion in their hearts: Which and which is this singing?

Seeing Wu Meiniang at this time, Xue Rengui probably understood what was going on, so he had to turn his head in shame, embarrassed to look at Wu Meiniang.

Wu Meiniang dispersed everyone, walked up to him and said, "Brother Xue, don't blame us. You're really too unkind, do you know too much? ”

Xue Rengui didn't speak, just sighed.

Wu Meiniang glanced at the rope tied to his body, then at the Fang Tian painting halberd thrown into the snow on the side, and said: "I once heard Mu Bai say that a man cultivates himself and rules the country and is safe, and with civil and military talents, this must first be able to be a good family." He also said, 'Sweep the whole world instead of sweeping a house?' 'Although you have a talent for martial arts, you can't even take care of your wife and children, and you still want to save face and suffer the kindness of your friends. No wonder Mu Bai is really annoyed and rude to you! After such a comparison, Mu Bai is really a good man with a bloody liver and gallbladder. You...... It's pretentious! Sister-in-law Liu follows you, but it can be regarded as eight lifetimes of mold! ”