In just a few days, summer has become a story, and when you look back, autumn has become a landscape.

Two slightly embarrassed figures were bathed in the cool autumn breeze, and the sound of horses' hooves resounded on the straight post road.

After running for a while, Meng Ran turned his head to look at Geng Huyuan beside him, and asked, "Uncle Geng, can you tell me something about the Imperial City Division?" I always feel that I will have to deal with them in the future. ”

"Oh, what do you want to hear?"

"Let's talk about the official system of the Imperial City Division. ”

Geng Huyuan bowed slightly, and said: "There are both scribes and warriors in the Imperial City Division, all of whom have been selected at various levels and are loyal to the emperor. Its Chinese scholars were recruited from local government schools or from the national prisons, and there were also children of rich families with innocent backgrounds to join them; while the sources of martial artists were more extensive, either border troops, or forbidden troops, or children of nobles, or children of good families with no foundational background.

The Imperial City Division is divided into three guard institutions, namely the Snow Eagle Guard, the Dark Wolf Guard, and the Shadow Guard. The supreme person in charge is the commander, with the rank of three ranks, but the world has never known his true identity, only that he is a great cultivator. ”

Speaking of this, Meng Ran took over the conversation, "I heard this from Mr., saying that the commander of the Imperial City Division is a rare master in the world, and he is as famous as the Dao Sect Leader, the Sword Sect Master and others. ”

Geng Huyuan nodded, "There are indeed legends on the rivers and lakes, but we don't know what the real situation is. ”

Meng Ran snorted and said, "Uncle Geng, go on." ”

Geng Huyuan cleared his throat and said, "The commander of the Imperial City Division has set up three deputy commanders, with the rank of the fourth rank, and they are in charge of the three guards. Among them, the Snow Eagle Guard has six thousand households and forty-eight hundred households, the Xuanwolf Guard also has six thousand households and forty-eight hundred households, and only the Shadow Guard has fewer manpower, only four thousand households and thirty-two hundred households. These people constitute the overall structure of the Imperial City Division and are the backbone. ”

"Oh..."Meng Ran thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle Geng, the one who died in the Listening Rain Pavilion was one of the six thousand households of the Xuan Wolf Guard?"

"Yes, that is the official position of Zheng Wupin, and he was killed, this will definitely cause an uproar, and the court will definitely be angry, and then the entire Jiangnan will not be at peace. Geng's tone was already a little worried.

Meng Ran was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "Uncle Geng, did you say that the Xuanwolf Wei Qianhu was killed by the remnants of Chen Guo?"

Geng Huyuan thought for a while, and denied: "It shouldn't be, it is said that people above the position of the chief banner of the Imperial City Division are cultivators, and the person we met is just an ordinary martial artist, he is not capable of doing this, it doesn't make sense here." ”

"Could he be just bait, then?"

Geng Huyuan's eyes lit up, "Very likely." It's just that there is no possibility of recovering the country in this Chen country, killing a thousand households of the Imperial City Division will only cause fire, why do they do this?"

Meng Ran shrugged, "The devil knows." ”

Geng Huyuan shook his head and said with a smile: "Whatever, it has nothing to do with us, we just need to hurry." ”

Under the shadow of the tree, two horses are parallel, one old and one young, talking and laughing.

After a while, Heshan Town had already appeared in the sight of the two, Meng Ran touched his belly, and said with a smile: "Finally, there is a place to fill your stomach, if you don't see people anymore, I'm afraid I'll have to drink the northwest wind." ”

Geng Huyuan laughed, waved his horsewhip, and his speed sped up a few points.

Not to be outdone, Meng Ran knocked the horse's belly lightly and chased after him.

Two galloping shadows, with a hint of dust, went straight to the entrance of the town.

Heshan Town, like Qingshan Town, is not large in scale, and does not have the tall walls of the new town, only the simple low earthen walls that surround the whole town.

When the two of them reached the entrance of the town, they turned over and dismounted, led their respective mounts with the reins in their hands, and walked slowly towards the center of the town. After passing by some shops, they saw a teahouse not far away, and the two walked over happily.

Under the arrangement of the shopkeeper, the two sat in the window seat on the second floor, enjoying the street scenery of Heshan Town while waiting for tea and pastries.

Meng Ran looked at it for a while, and said to Geng Huyuan opposite: "Uncle Geng, you see that there are not many houses in this town, but there is a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, which is very close to the bottom of my heart. ”

Geng Huyuan smiled slightly, "There is peace, but peace may not be." It's just that young master, you have just experienced some bad things, and now that you have calmed down, you naturally feel that this place is more peaceful. ”

Meng Ran bowed, "That's the truth, maybe it's just my illusion." ”

After saying a few more words, the shopkeeper sent hot tea and a few plates of pastries, and the two closed their mouths and began to eat and drink. After all, it's more important to fill your stomach than to gossip about it.

Soon, a few plates of pastries had been liquidated, and the tea was almost drunk, and the two of them burped a few times and stretched again.

"It's so full. Meng Ran stroked his round belly and sighed, "It's still important to eat." In the future, no matter what you do, you must eat first. ”

Geng Huyuan smiled dumbly, "That's because you haven't experienced hardship. ”

"Oh, what do you mean by that?"

"Sometimes it's a luxury to drink hot water, let alone eat and drink. Geng Huyuan said quietly.

"Have you experienced it?" asked Meng Ran with curiosity on his face.

"Naturally, he has been sinned. You may experience it in the future, and you'll know how it feels then. ”

Meng Ran pursed his lips, "Don't feel like this." ”

Geng Huyuan just looked at him calmly and didn't say anything more.

After the two sat for a while, Geng Huyuan shouted loudly, "Little Er, come here." ”

With a sound of knocking footsteps, the shopkeeper came to the table of the two and asked respectfully, "Is there anything wrong with the guest officer?"

"Feed our horses some good food and wash them clean. ”

"Okay. Do you have any other orders from the two guest officers?"

"No, you can go quickly. ”

"Good. ”

After listening to the order, the shopkeeper went down, and on the quiet second floor, Meng Ran and Geng Huyuan continued to rest.

"Uncle Geng, shall we leave later?" Meng Ran asked casually.

Geng Huyuan nodded, "Let's go to Yihe Town first and have lunch there." In the afternoon, we continued our journey to Jiaxing County, where we spent the night. ”

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

Geng Huyuan stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction of the new town.

"No, it's already so far away, will they still go here to investigate?" Meng Ran looked incredulous.

"This is not a trivial matter, caution is the best. ”

"Well, I'll listen to you. ”

Geng Huyuan nodded slightly, looking at Meng Ran with great satisfaction.

After about a stick of incense, the shopkeeper went up to the second floor and said respectfully: "Two guest officers, the two horses have been fed and washed, do you have any other orders?"

"It's gone. It's hard work, little brother. Geng Huyuan said very politely.

"It should be, it should be. ”

At this point, the two of them stopped staying, holding the package and preparing to leave.

The shopkeeper said, "Are the two guest officers leaving?"

"Yes, help us get the horse out. ”

"Okay, okay. ”

The shopkeeper ran downstairs with a smoke.

The two arrived at the lobby on the first floor, and after the account, after taking the reins from the shopkeeper at the door of the teahouse, they also went to the east.

They first walked out of the town slowly, and only after getting on the post road did they get on their horses and gallop in the direction of Yihe Town.

......

It is said that in the backyard of Meng's Mansion in Lin'an County, Mrs. Meng looked at the yellowish leaves in the corners in a daze, looking restless, and there was a worried maid Xiaohuan standing beside her.

"Madam, the wind is blowing, let's go back to the house and rest. ”

Mrs. Meng was stunned for a moment, and said slowly: "Yes, the wind is blowing, and Ran'er has been gone for many days." ”

Xiaohuan comforted softly: "Madam, the young master is just going out for a trip and will be back soon, don't worry too much." ”

"Alas..." Mrs. Meng let out a long sigh and said, "My son is worried, how can I not be worried? It's cold, I don't know if he has added clothes, I don't know if the food outside is to his taste, can he get used to it? I guess he has been staying in an inn all the way, I don't know if he can get a good night's sleep......"

Mrs. Meng chattered at the leaves for a long time, and said that Xiaohuan had tears in her eyes, and after a long time, she slowly stopped.

Then she turned to look at the maid on the side, "Xiaohuan, do you know about the murder in Qingshan Town some time ago?"

Xiaohuan nodded and said, "I heard." It is said that the young master met the thieves there. ”

Mrs. Meng's face was full of worry, and she murmured softly: "I don't know if Ran'er is okay, but unfortunately the news from there is not accurate, and I have no result by sending someone to inquire, which really makes me so worried." ”

"Madame, relax, Geng Huyuan's skills and the young master's intelligence, they will definitely be fine, you just need to eat well and wait for them to come back." Xiaohuan comforted warmly.

"Alas, Ran'er has no experience in the rivers and lakes, so I am afraid that under his brain fever, he will have dirty encounters with others and be bullied. ”

"Don't worry, Geng Nursing Institute is an experienced man, and he will definitely protect the young master's safety. ”

"I hope so. Mrs. Meng said quietly.

"Your body is just right, it is not suitable for the wind, I better help you back to the house." ”

Xiaohuan held Mrs. Meng's arm and was about to help her back to the house, but was stopped by Mrs. Meng, "Forget it, help me to the master's study, I'll go there and sit." ”

"It's a little cold in the study, so don't go. ”

"Be obedient and help me through. ”

"Oh......"

Xiao Huan, who was extremely reluctant, helped Mrs. Meng, who was a little weak, through the courtyard and went to Meng Hao's study.

It's just that after more than ten days, Mrs. Meng's mellow figure has been somewhat reduced, and her originally white and ruddy cheeks have become dull yellow and thin, as if she has aged several years all of a sudden.

In the quiet and cold study, Mrs. Meng sat behind the desk, and couldn't help shrinking her body, looking at Xiaohuan's distressed face.

"Sit here, ma'am, and I'll get you a cloak. ”

"Okay, let's go. ”

After Xiaohuan left, Mrs. Meng sighed slightly, and choked softly: "Master, I miss you, how are you doing over there?"