When County Lieutenant Mu entered Jianghu Inn, I picked up the fan and handed it to Xiao Mu: "Are you okay?"
A slight smile appeared on Xiao Mu's lips: "It's okay. Tell me, if he really killed me in a moment of excitement, would the imperial envoy punish him?"
"Of course, it is said that the imperial envoy is a good official, and of course he will not allow his subordinates to kill innocent people indiscriminately." As I spoke, my voice became smaller and smaller, because I didn't know what to do.
I don’t know what kind of official the Imperial Envoy is, but people say he is very good, so is he really good? County Lieutenant Mu is his confidant. If he despises the law and disregards human life, wouldn’t that also affect the Imperial Envoy?
Reputation? What will the imperial envoy do at that time? Kill relatives for righteousness? Or...
County Lieutenant Mu just said that Xiao Mu should stay away from his sister, otherwise he might misunderstand Xiao Mu and kill him as an assassin. Thinking of this sentence, my heart trembled. Yes, officials are reasonable no matter what.
If County Lieutenant Mu had really killed Xiao Mu just now, word would spread that Xiao Mu might be an assassin. I might even be implicated, and I might be forced to give false testimony.
"If he really killed me with a sword just now, what would you do? Do you stand up and condemn him for killing innocent people indiscriminately? Or bite me back and prove that I am a meticulous worker?" Xiao Mu suddenly asked, with a hint of worry at the corner of his mouth.
No smile.
I couldn't help but feel a pity for him. Judging from his appearance, he must have been alone. If he really died in such an unknown way, there wouldn't even be a family member to collect his body.
I patted his shoulder gently: "Okay, stop thinking about it. Isn't it okay? Just now, County Lieutenant Mu deliberately frightened people. You are a grown man, how can you be so timid?"
Xiao Mu finally smiled, but there was a cold light in his eyes that was hard to see through: "He just met the imperial envoy earlier than me. He accompanied the imperial envoy to Yiling to take office, and now he has come to Xiangzhou, so the imperial envoy treats him even more
Be more intimate.
But what the imperial envoy wants now is not a personal guard, but a sharp sword that can catch him by surprise and attack his unprepared ones. And I am the one who helps the imperial envoy build the sword. I should be the person whom the imperial envoy values most."
"That's right, you and Lieutenant Mu are both the right-hand men of the imperial envoy. I will rely on you from now on." Seeing that Xiao Mu seemed to be jealous, I quickly boasted.
"It's hard for one mountain to accommodate two tigers. He targets me everywhere, but I can't do anything about him." Xiao Mu's eyes were helpless. He paused for a moment and slowly looked at Jianghu Inn: "You said, he might be a trickster.
?"
"Ah? Who?" I asked timidly: "You mean... Lieutenant of Mu County?"
"If he is a craftsman and betrays the imperial envoy for the sake of glory and wealth, what will happen?" Xiao Mu said and finally smiled again, but this smile made people feel a little uneasy, as if there was a knife hidden inside and the blade was being sharpened.
.
I feel like there is a cold air around me. In this hot summer season, it is so cold that I shiver. No, it is not just cold air, but murderous air. For example, the black sword in the hand of Lieutenant Mu just now has a hint of death.
"Okay, don't be angry. Let's go. It's still early. Come with me to see Meng Baotou. Then find a place to have a few drinks. The place is your choice. However, the meal price cannot exceed 200 yuan." I comforted.
Tao, he gave in on the treat.
"Since Meng Baotou has been entrusted to your care, you can go on your own. As for eating, forget it today. If you are not in the mood, you will owe it first. I have something else to do, so I will take the first step."
Xiao Mu's back was still so lonely, and his figure was a little thin, as if a strong wind could sweep him away. Until his figure disappeared into the sea of people, I suddenly felt regretful. I forgot to ask again, I don't know.
Where does he live? Although my family is not very rich, we still have enough food and clothing. We have two mud houses to provide shelter from the wind and rain. If he doesn't mind, he can live in the same room with me, and I can only eat when I eat.
Just add an extra pair of chopsticks.
Thinking about it, I found Meng Baotou's home based on his memory. Looking through the crack in the door, he was still weaving bamboo baskets. Scattered bamboo sticks were scattered all over the ground. The courtyard was desolate and silent, and a small building to the east
The big jujube tree was lush and green, exuding vitality. The sun had not yet risen directly overhead, but it was blocked by the branches and leaves of the jujube tree, casting a shade.
I lightly clicked on the wooden door twice, fearing that the door would fall apart if I applied too much force.
Meng Baotou stopped holding the bamboo stick in his hand, raised his head and looked over excitedly: "Is it Xiao Mu? The door is unlocked. You brat, what are you busy with? You haven't been here for several days!"
"It's me, the one who catches the arrest." I entered the yard, nodded and smiled at him, feeling a little embarrassed for a moment. I had only met him once, and it could be said that I wasn't familiar with him at all. I was here for a while, and I really didn't know what to say.
something.
"You..." Meng Baotou scratched his head: "Li Jianghu?"
"Yes." I replied. It was almost a month ago. I didn't expect that he would still remember me.
"Fat Wang asked you to come?" Meng Baotou asked, looking into my hand.
"Yes. Oh, I brought you some pastries by the way." I responded casually, thinking that bringing Fatty Wang into this could be a good topic. I bought the pastries from Uncle Qin just now. His pastries are the cheapest and the best.
Eat, I have tasted a lot of tofu when I was selling it next to him, so of course I have to take care of his business.
"What is Fatty Wang doing these days?"
I shook my head: "Master works as a government official every day, and I don't know what he is busy with."
"Oh, you sit down." Meng Baotou said, looking around: "You can find a place to sit by yourself, my place is very messy."
"Please take a rest and eat something first." I respectfully presented the pastry.
Meng Daotou put down half of the basket, rubbed his hands on his clothes, took the oil paper bag, grabbed a piece of red bean cake and bit into most of it: "Hmm, um, not bad... um."
He muttered his cheeks, like a singing toad. Seeing him eating happily, I breathed a sigh of relief, stacked several finished bamboo baskets together, and picked up a broom to sweep the scraps of bamboo strips into a pile.
"Jianghu, what's going on? Has Xiao Mu looked for you?"
I didn't expect that he would still remember me, which made my heart warm: "I have contacted him, and Xiao Mu said that I still need to be assessed. If I pass, I will be a secret agent, and I can get half of my tax exemption every year."
"That's okay. Anyway, being a spy is mainly about gathering information, and it won't affect your own work. By the way, you can also get some tax exemptions. Yes, it's more free than being a police officer."
"Yes. Thank you Meng Captou."
"It's such a big deal, why are you thanking me? I think you are a good seedling. If you keep following Fatty Wang to do autopsies, I'm afraid you won't be able to make a big difference in your life." Meng Baotou wrapped up the remaining pastries and hung them up.
It was on the back of the wheelchair, and it looked like he was going to save it for next time.
I saw him wiping his mouth and quickly ran to the well to bring him a ladle of water.
"Well, it's comfortable." Meng Baotou smacked his lips, looking very satisfied.
I found a small bench and sat down in front of the tree trunk: "If Meng Captou doesn't mind, can you teach me how to weave baskets?"
"Want to learn this?"
"Haha, I think it's quite interesting." I said and wiped my face. I'm thin-skinned and can't lie to others, so I blush when I tell lies. At this moment, my whole cheek is burning, and most likely it's red again. But I need to find someone.
You can only take care of him if you stay with me as an excuse. If you just say that you came here for one tael of silver as a salary, will it make him disgusted?
"Aren't you selling tofu?"
"Yes, Mrs. Mu from Jianghu Inn has ordered all my tofu, so I don't need to retail it, so I have some free time. I used to see people selling some small bamboo baskets on the street. Are they also made of these bamboos?"
"Well, you can make up anything big or small. I learned this from my father when I was young. Later I became a policeman and never touched it again. I didn't expect..."
As Meng Baotou said this, he suddenly stopped talking, and tears welled up in his eyes. I knew that when he mentioned being a policeman, he probably thought of his dead brothers again, so he also fell silent.
"Hey, it's all over. The dead have long been turned into bones, and the living still have to survive. It's useless to think about it anymore." Meng Baotou was silent for a while, as if he suddenly figured it out, and sighed longly: "If you are fine in the future,
, come and play more, not many people come to my place all year round. In the past, I couldn't get over the hurdle, and just wanted to stay alone at home. Later, I learned that the great revenge had been avenged, and Xiao Mu enlightened me, so I also slowly
I’m slowly relieved.”
"Xiao Mu, he is quite interesting." I couldn't help but sigh.
"Hey, it's not easy for him." Meng Baotou frowned and sighed: "Before he was born, his father died. When he was more than twelve years old, his mother also died of illness. He can only go around alone.
drift.
He wanted to fulfill his father's last wish and become a good official, but he failed the exams many times, so he had to make a living by telling people's fortunes with his sharp tongue.
Until he was lucky enough to meet the imperial envoy, it was like a thousand-mile horse meeting Bole, so he has been working hard for the imperial envoy. I hope that this time, he can rely on the imperial envoy to fulfill his wish."
I also sighed: "I didn't expect Xiao Mu's life experience to be so pitiful. He also told me that he helped the imperial envoy recruit spies, and maybe he could get an official position, but I don't know if the imperial envoy has the power to appoint him an official.
"
"Of course!" Meng Baotou picked up the basket and started weaving it again: "You should have heard that our imperial envoy is a close friend of King An, and he is also the talent that the saint wanted to win over when he became the prince.
Now that King An has unfortunately passed away long ago, the original prince who inherited the throne still misses him all the time.
Although the imperial envoy was still the magistrate of Yiling County, the sage gave him a gold medal and gave him the right to kill first and report later. Peng Lun, the magistrate of Yongqing County, had his legs broken by him and was dismissed from his post, while Lu Xun, the county magistrate of Xiangzhou City,
But he was promoted to the new magistrate of Yongqing County.
As long as Xiao Mu completes his mission and the imperial envoy gives him a minor official position, it only takes a few words. If you behave well, you might be able to have a good future as well."
"Yes, thank you Meng Baotou for your teachings."
"Hey, I stopped doing this job a few years ago. Just call me Lao Meng." Meng Baotou said with a smile. He looked much gentler than last time.
I also relaxed and started doing household chores with him. I also helped him tidy up the house and wash a few pieces of dirty clothes. No matter what, since it was money, I had to do what I should do. This chapter has been completed!
