Meng Zimo uncharacteristically contradicted Han Yunong in public, and all the policemen were shocked.
Lu Hong was a little surprised when he saw Meng Zimo come forward to speak for him, and said to Meng Zimo: "Meng Baotou, I did make a mistake. I am convinced by the sentence of the captain, you...!"
"Captain Lu, don't think I'm interceding for you." Meng Zimo said angrily: "I just don't want to stay in Xiling. With my skills, when I return to the pass, I don't have to be an errand, but work as a nursing home for a wealthy family.
It’s more than enough.”
Qin Xiao's lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.
He knew the friendship between Meng Zimo and Han Yunong, and also knew that Meng Zimo's uncharacteristic use of the topic today could not be impulsive.
"If I insist on my decision, will you leave the Duwei Mansion?" Han Yunong's voice became calmer.
Meng Zimo said: "Master Captain, after all, I am not just here 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.
,only.....!"
"If you really want to leave, I won't block your way." Han Yunong said slowly: "But the country has laws, and it will not be revoked for anyone's sake."
Meng Zimo took a step back and bowed his hand to Han Yunong. Then he turned to the police officers in the courtyard and said loudly: "Brothers, Meng is grateful for your care over the years. From today on, Meng is no longer a captain.
I am a member of the government, but if we meet again in the future, it won’t be a problem to treat you all to a simple meal." He bowed to everyone, but without saying a word, he abandoned his knife and left in full view of everyone.
Everyone looked at each other.
Tonight's incident really caught many people off guard.
Bu Kuai's arrest of leader Lu Hong, who knew he was breaking the law, had already surprised everyone, but Meng Zimo's sudden proposal to leave the Duwei Mansion surprised everyone even more.
Han Yunong watched Meng Zimo leave with a stern expression. He waited until the commotion in the courtyard calmed down before continuing: "Here, Lu Hong will be imprisoned in prison and Qin Xiao will be fined three months' salary. Niu Zhi also knows Qin Xiao's whereabouts."
, but they shielded and refused to retaliate, they were fined two months' salary and punished with ten sticks." He glanced at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "I have said before that the command of the captain's office is prohibited, and I will never forgive anyone who knows the law and breaks the law. Today there are three of them.
Whatever you do, you must take it as a warning."
Everyone bowed and obeyed the order.
"Of course we have to track down the horse thieves who kidnapped the prisoners." Han Yunong said solemnly: "I will search for the whereabouts of those horse thieves. Once there are clues, I will arrest those horse thieves no matter what the cost."
Qin Xiao thought that Huangxi Deathwing was not an ordinary horse thieves. They came and went without a trace. It was not easy to find them. Even if they were found, Qin Xiao also doubted whether the strength of these yamen in the Duwei Mansion was real.
Able to defeat the Arakishi Deathwing.
After all, Wen Budao said with certainty that the combat power of Huangxi Deathwing was comparable to that of the Dragon Scale Warriors guarding the Forbidden Palace.
Although it may be a bit exaggerated, the combat effectiveness of Huangxi Deathwing has been witnessed with his own eyes. In terms of individual soldiers, the yamen of the Duwei Mansion are very different. Moreover, the group of people cooperates with each other tacitly and is well-trained. The key is
What's interesting is that their Wind Wing Sword is extremely sharp. At least Qin Xiao has never seen a sharper weapon than the Wind Wing Sword.
"I will report the punishment of the stick to the county governor and execute it later." Han Yunong said: "Don't publicize this matter to the outside world, so as not to affect people's hearts." He looked up at the sky, waved and said, "Let's all disperse."
He didn't talk nonsense, seemed to be in a bad mood, and turned back to the hall.
When everyone dispersed, Niu Zhi followed Qin Xiao back to Jiazi Prison, but he still hadn't come back to his senses. Seeing that Qin Xiao's face was not good-looking, he said softly: "Boss, within this day, two arrests were made in the Duwei Mansion.
It’s all gone, what will we do next?”
"Isn't there still the Commander-in-Chief?" Qin Xiao said lightly: "As long as the Commander-in-Chief is here, the sky will not fall."
Niu Zhi went over to pour a glass of water for Qin Xiao, and after bringing it over, he whispered: "Master Du Wei has always treated Meng Baotou very highly and treated him as a brother. If Meng Baotou really leaves, Master Du Wei
I will definitely not give up."
Qin Xiao drank half of the cup in one gulp, then put down the cup and asked, "It's already very late. You should go back first."
"What about you?" Niu Zhidao said, "Can you go back tonight?"
Qin Xiao thought that there was still a lunatic at home, so it would be better not to go back these days. He shook his head and said, "I'll just rest here."
Niu Zhi tidied up and left.
Qin Xiao felt a little depressed.
He knew very well that when Han Yunong took charge of the Duwei Mansion, he transferred a group of people from the pass, led by 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 sympathized with him. Qin Xiao even believed that Meng Zimo could sacrifice his life for Han Yunong.
Therefore, even if Meng Zimo really has any grievances in his heart, it is impossible for him to leave Han Yunong. What's more, the relationship between the Duwei Mansion and the Zhenhou Mansion is now the most tense. Meng Zimo has not left before, so it is impossible for him to suddenly leave at this time.
Leave.
Meng Zimo's departure was so sudden that people who didn't know Meng Zimo might really think that he was unwilling to stay in Xiling, but Qin Xiao had already keenly sensed that there must be something fishy behind this.
I tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. I walked out of the class room and looked up at the sky. A bright moon hung in the sky.
He knew that Meng Zimo's residence was not far away, two streets away. After a moment of silence, he finally left the prison and went to Meng Zimo's residence.
Compared to Han Yunong, Qin Xiao has deeper feelings for Meng Zimo. After all, it was Meng Zimo who saved him in the middle of the road. If it weren't for Meng Zimo, he would have become a pile of withered bones on the roadside that no one cares about.
Qin Xiao could not understand why Meng Zimo wanted to leave the Duwei Mansion, but if he really wanted to return to the pass, Qin Xiao wanted to persuade him to stay. He knew that since Meng Zimo had made this decision in public, he was afraid that he would not do it again.
No matter how much I try to persuade him, it won't help, but no matter what, I can't remain silent.
The street where Meng Zimo lives is already very secluded. He often comes here and is very familiar with it. He lives alone and lives alone. The place he lives in is not even as big as his own. There are lights in the house. Qin Xiao finds that the door is not locked but is just ajar.
, hesitated for a moment, pushed the door open and went in without knocking.
In the room, Meng Zimo was really holding a wine jar, and there was an empty wine jar on the table. Apparently, after leaving the Duwei Mansion, Meng Zimo had been drinking since he came back, without even having any food or drinks.
Meng Zimo was not surprised when he saw Qin Xiao coming in. He just pursed his lips and motioned for Qin Xiao to sit down on the chair next to him.
"Captain, you...?" Qin Xiao just spoke, but Meng Zimo had already shaken his head and said, "Do you want to persuade me to stay? Needless to say, have you ever seen me regret the decision I made?"
Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "Captain, you have been doing well in Turtle City these years, why did you leave suddenly? Lord Captain and his party are very sad."
Meng Zimo paused for a moment, but still raised his head and took a sip, and said softly: "Qin Xiao, I'm leaving. From now on, you will follow Lord Duwei steadily. Lord Duwei is a man who values friendship and has treated you very kindly in the past few years.
Rushan, no matter what happens, you have to stand with him."
"I know." Qin Xiao nodded, seeing that Meng Zimo looked drunk and wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.
After a moment of silence, Qin Xiao finally asked: "Is the arrester ready to return to the pass?"
"Although I don't have a wife or children, my mother is still here." Meng Zimo said with a smile: "I will go back and live with my mother for a while. As you know, I, Meng Zimo, am quite skilled. I can find a job as a caretaker to support my family and support my family."
It’s not difficult, even if you can’t find it, you will still starve to death if you work as hard labor for others.”
"Then when are you going to leave?"
Meng Zimo shook his head and said: "I haven't decided yet. I may wake up and leave tomorrow, maybe it will take a few days." Looking at Qin Xiao, he smiled and said: "If you come here tonight, just treat it as seeing me off. From now on
If there is fate, we may still meet."
Qin Xiao took out the money bag from his body, but it was very light.
Previously, a bag of silver was defrauded by Mu Yeji. Later, he exchanged seven or eight taels of silver from the bank and left a few taels for Mu Yeji. Now there is less than five taels of silver in the bag. He was a little embarrassed and said: "Capture the head."
, I have deposited more than two hundred taels of silver in the bank, and I will go and get it early tomorrow morning. When you return to the pass this time, you will need silver everywhere, I...!"
Meng Zimo said with a smile: "I know that you, the boy, have deposited some money in prison A, but I didn't expect that there are more than two hundred taels, which is promising." Seeing Qin Xiao push the money bag over the table, he immediately pushed it back and said: "
In the past few years, you have worked hard day and night. If you have saved some money, keep it well. It is almost the age to get married. Find a good girl, marry and have children, and live a good life." Before Qin Xiao could say anything, he waved his hand and said, "Mrs.
It’s late, go back and rest early.”
Qin Xiao wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it. He stood up and cupped his hands to Meng Zimo. When he walked to the door, Meng Zimo suddenly said: "Qin Xiao!"
Qin Xiao immediately turned around. Meng Zimo looked at Qin Xiao and moved his lips without making a sound, but finally smiled and said: "It's getting late, be careful on the road."
Qin Xiao knew that Meng Zimo might have something to say, but he never said it out loud.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Han Yunong standing in front of the door. Qin Xiao was startled: "Du... Sir Duwei!"
Han Yunong didn't say much and walked in. Meng Zimo moved a little and seemed to want to stand up, but he still didn't get up.
Han Yunong glanced around and then said: "Do you really want to leave?"
"I can't stay with you from now on." Meng Zimo sighed: "Don't blame me. I'm really tired of my current life. I'm like a walking corpse. I want to change my way of living."
Han Yunong walked over and sat down opposite Meng Zimo. Qin Xiao closed the door obediently and stood by the door without getting close.
"I heard a saying." Han Yunong said slowly: "Some people say that when you arrive in a strange land, if the people and things you miss are buried here, then this has become your hometown. You come here
It has been almost seven years since you came here. There were eleven brothers who came with you back then. Two brothers have been buried on this land, and others have married and had children here. So to you and me, this place has already
It's our hometown." After a pause, he said calmly: "Maybe our former hometown is actually a strange place."
Meng Zimo didn't say anything, he just held the wine jar and took another big sip.
"We are here for a day, and this is the territory of the Tang Dynasty." Han Yunong said in a low voice: "If you can become the flag of the Tang Dynasty on this land, it will be a supreme honor, and you will die without regrets."
Meng Zimo 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 when you came here." He walked over and patted Meng Zimo on the shoulder:
"If you really want to go back to the pass, I will definitely see you off in person." Without another word, he turned and walked out the door.
"Close the door!" Meng Zimo ordered Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao had no choice but to go out and close the door behind him.
The bright moon is in the sky, everything is deserted and quiet, but Qin Xiao's heart can't calm down.
He was thoughtful all the way. When he came back to his senses, he realized that he had arrived at the intersection of Mutou Lane. Then he remembered that he had no intention of coming back. Looking at the deserted streets, he smiled bitterly and shook his head. He had already arrived at the door of his house. He couldn't.
In the middle of the night, he turned back to the Yamen.
Walking on the deserted street, the neighbors on both sides of the street have already closed their doors for a rest, and have turned off their lights. Looking up at the sky, following the direction of the moon, after spending the night, it is almost past midnight.
When passing by Mapo Oil Shop, I unexpectedly noticed a ray of light coming from the crack in the window.
This Mapa is very strange. Normally, everyone would open the windows to ventilate the air in the house, but in Qin Xiao's memory, although the door of the oil shop is opened first and closed every day, the windows of her house are...
It has never been opened, and a layer of linen is used to block the window, as if someone is afraid that someone will see something through the window.
However, this old woman is weird in nature, and everyone is used to it, so she is not surprised.