In the thirty-first year of Chongwen, a little news spread among many officials.
Song Mu, who had been rehabilitated, did not return to officialdom despite the expectations of many officials.
Even after the crisis in Shiyang County, he disappeared with his wife and master.
Only occasionally letters leaked out, which were articles criticizing demons. They were also published in "Tian Wen Jian", which shocked the Wen Dynasty and realized that Song and Mu were still majestic.
Some people say that Song Mu lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests. Now and later, he may not want to participate in worldly disputes and only pursues the ultimate in literature and art.
Some people also say that Song Mu was entrusted with the important task of hiding his whereabouts without being disturbed by demons through this method.
Amidst the divergent opinions, news about Song Mu disappeared one after another, leaving some legends in the world.
And in the meantime, other big things happened.
First, Princess Mingshu got married. The Queen Mother reluctantly left her to Zhongzhou and ordered her to settle in Chang'an. However, Du Feiying almost never returned to Chang'an because of the affairs in Western Xinjiang. The world often said that this was just an exchange of interests and a marriage in name only.
At the same time, the friction between the Eastern Frontier Army and the East China Sea Monster Kingdom became even more intense. The reason was that the border residents had a greater desire to explore. Among them, the Monster Kingdom also proposed to ban the publication of a so-called "Sea Food Chronicles", saying that its writing harmed the East China Sea.
The scenery is quite different.
The Wen Dynasty continued to develop, and disputes continued all around. The time roulette rolled by for three years.
"Master, the tea we fry ourselves has a different kind of fragrance, let alone it."
In a small courtyard in the forest, Song Mu was wearing a coarse cloth, holding a tea cup and savoring it carefully, not forgetting to say a few words to Tao Fengming next to him.
At this moment, Tao Fengming still looked old. He nodded slightly, but just took a sip and coughed violently. Song Mu quickly showed concern, but Tao Fengming waved his hand and said.
"Just a cough."
When Song Mu heard this answer, his brows became even more worried. At this moment, he let out a few bursts of righteousness and prepared to go out to grab some medicine.
Gu Qingqing, who was next to her with a big belly, heard the words and stepped forward to help Song Mu with ideas. Song Mu asked the two sisters-in-law he hired to look after Gu Qingqing and was about to go out.
Just as he said this, there was a sharp sound in the courtyard, and he ran out in a hurry.
"Dad, where are you going? I'm going too."
A little boy with a runny nose came out, stepped forward and immediately hugged Song Mu's thigh.
This is Song Mu's first child, named Song Huaitong, who is now three years old.
Song Mu has been here for three years. Relying on his status as a scholar and Tao Fengming's ambiguous status as a hunter in the past, he has settled down here peacefully, cultivating the fields, hunting in the mountains, and living like an ordinary person.
Song Mu did this because he had some considerations. What's more, because of Tao Fengming's current situation, returning here feels a bit like returning to his roots.
The small courtyard here is in this quiet mountain. There is a road going down the mountain. There is a small village at the foot of the mountain. Deep in the Qinling Mountains, Song Mu is going there to grab two pairs of herbs with the villagers.
Then relieve Tao Fengming's cough caused by physical weakness.
Song Mu carried his son on his back. Song Huaitong pointed around happily and told Song Mu how he played with his playmates, rode a cow, played the flute, and picked flowers across the stream.
The children's laughter relieved the heavy feeling in Song Mu's heart. He listened carefully with a smile on his face.
Not long after, Song Huaitong came down and walked on the mountain road again, walking in front carrying the "Three Character Classic" for Song Mu.
The sound of Lang Lang's book spread, and Song Mu felt very happy.
After all, he was from the Song family, so Song Mu naturally taught him carefully. Although he was a bit naughty as a child, he could still learn a thousand words and could read and write.
As for the future, Song Mu did not make too many plans.
Now the father and son went all the way down to the small mountain village. This mountain village had only a few dozen households and hundreds of people. The village was called Datian Village. It was ordinary. In July and August, the weather was hot, the smell of rice was fragrant, and the countryside
How comfortable.
Song Mu had just entered the village, but he found that there was something wrong with the atmosphere here today. During the busy farming season, there were not many people running around in the fields, and there were not many adults in the village. There were only a few children running around the village, calling Song Huaitong to play.
Song Huaitong looked at Song Mu, hoping to get his father's consent. Song Mu nodded, and he kicked off his feet and ran away. At this time, a voice sounded behind Song Mu.
"Master Xiu Cai, you came at the right time. There are important matters being discussed in the village."
Song Mu looked back and saw that it was Uncle Niu who was now able to chat with Tao Fengming in the village. This time he also quickly handed over.
After all, Song Mu showed his status as a scholar. He wore a scholar's headdress all day long, and the people also respected him.
Knowing that Song Mu was Tao Fengming's grandson, he was somewhat enthusiastic, and he also hoped that Song Mu would be elected in the future and make Datian Village more glorious.
Song Mu also reciprocated the favor and took the initiative to teach the children in this small village how to read and write, and was respected by everyone.
When Uncle Niu learned that Song Mu was here to get Tao Fengming some medicine, he nodded and agreed to help arrange it later. He just took Song Mu to the village ancestral hall.
"A letter from the county government just arrived today. It seems to be related to the monsters that appeared on the mountain a few days ago. The village chief asked us to discuss it."
Speaking of this, Old Uncle Niu sighed slightly, then looked up at Song Mu and said.
"It seems that this matter is due to the government's inability to clean it up. The monster is probably caught and is seeking revenge."
"It's the busy farming season now. I guess the county government wants strong men from the village to search the mountains. Going back and forth, alas, is not a good thing."
Song Mu was silent when he heard this. In this remote place, it is not easy for the government to search the mountain. They need familiar villagers to lead the way. However, this monster is ferocious. If the common people enter the mountain, it will be very bad.
When the two of them arrived at the ancestral hall, there were already many villagers gathered inside. They all looked over and when they saw Song Mu coming, they quickly raised their hands. One of the old men stood up and waved.
"Master Xiucai, it's good that you're here, but I still have to trouble you with this matter."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The white-haired village chief was talking to Song Mu, and an old man with gray hair next to him also seemed to give up this time.
He is another scholar in this village, Chu Qigong, who is now over sixty.
Song Mu immediately held hands with several people and sat down in the center of the ancestral hall. At this moment, he also quickly asked the doubts in his heart, and the village chief also explained it.
"This matter is probably going to be tricky now. The government is asking our village to send three people up the mountain to look for traces of the monster."
"We made some plans, and Lao Chu took my eldest son and Xiao Hu there. My son and Xiao Hu are the most familiar with the situation in the mountains, and Lao Chu also knows it, so we can help him when the time comes."
"Just by coming this way, the village will lose some protection. If the monster turns around..."
As he said this, several people had sorrow on their faces and smoked their pipes. The village chief sighed and spoke to Song Mu.
"So together we have to tell Mr. Tao that you will come to the village to take charge. But I don't know if you have used the Tongwen tablet. If something happens..."
As he said this, a loud yet childish voice suddenly sounded from the side of the ancestral hall.
"Grandpa, village chief, my dad can definitely do it. He really knows how to fight monsters."
Everyone turned around and saw Song Huai Tong, who was a tiger-headed man. They all laughed a few times and looked at Song Mu, asking for advice.
They knew that Song Mu was a scholar, and his talent as a scholar was something they thought was incredible.
Song Mu naturally smiled and nodded, indicating that he would be in the village at that time.
Everyone was relieved, and then someone asked Song Huaitong teasingly. Song Huaitong immediately clenched his fist and said to everyone.
"Grandpa Village Chief, don't worry. My dad is definitely more powerful than Grandpa Chu. My mother said that when my dad was outside, he had killed even the most powerful monsters."
Everyone smiled in relief. At that moment, the village chief told Song Mu about the village's Tongwen Monument, and the arrangements were roughly made.
When Song Mu grabbed two sets of medicine from the village and returned, he saw the villagers busy collecting them, and he frowned slightly at this moment.
Song Mu felt that something was wrong this time for the first time in a long time.