Jiang Qing

For the next ten days or so, the Zhenbeihou Mansion was terribly quiet.

Meng Yilin and Zou Xue did not disclose any investigation results, and neither did Bai Bingchen and Mei Shao.

But they all knew very well that this incident did not pass, and the long silence was just a breath before the final result.

The time for the three countries to discuss mutual markets is approaching, and Meng Ye was sent to make preliminary preparations. Bai Bingchen also went to meet several local wealthy businessmen. Helian Gouyue never returned to the Hou Mansion since that day. Mei Shao is the only one left in the mansion who is recovering from illness.

He was not seriously injured, but he only had scars on his shoulders, and he still couldn't lift heavy objects with his hands.He was raised in the mansion all day long, and he had no intention of going out for a walk.

The more this time, the more he wants to avoid suspicion.

Even though Zhenbeihou and his wife didn't disclose the progress of the investigation, Mei Shao knew in private what step they had taken.

It won't be long before Meng Yilin will get the news that border guard Yu Liang has sneaked into Yanzhou, and from then on, Li An's journey back to Jiang officially began.

"Master, this is today's news." Chu Yan handed a letter to Mei Shao.

Affected by the wound, Mei Shao slowly opened the envelope and took out a piece of letter paper, on which was densely written the daily itinerary of Zhenbeihou and his wife, as well as the meeting of Meng Ye and Bai Bingchen with the merchants. The order was clear and the content was clear. Detailed.

After reading the letter paper slowly, Mei Shao gathered the flame on the candle, watched the tongue of flame devour the paper bit by bit, and the dancing fireworks cast bright and dark shadows on his face.

"Mr. Xue's power in Yanzhou is really not small all the time. He can almost compete with Zhenbeihou." Mei Shao sighed. Only the Xuantian Union has this ability.

"Did he say what he wants?" Mei Shao has never liked people who are indebted to favors, and the Burial Sword Villa came forward to do things, and clearing up the business is the most basic principle of conduct.

Mei Shao remembered the sword that Xiang Wandi had left behind in the villa, and pondered: "Or give him the Panlong Sword?"

"Leader Xue said that he has nothing to want."

"Tsk." Mei Shao chuckled lightly, and said, "It's not easy to deal with, it's not something that can be exchanged for simple things."

Chu Yan hesitated for a moment, then said: "Leader Xue said that Master Zhuang is really sorry, and he just needs to take care of his senior disciples in Pingdu. If the national teacher has any difficulties, he can send a letter to tell him."

"He really is..." Mei Shao was stunned for a moment, didn't think that Xue Xiu was asking for this, and sighed, "Forget it, I can't refuse such a person, just do as he said. .”

"Yu Liang is also ruthless in his strikes. Why doesn't the owner know how to hide?" Chu Yan couldn't hold back his words when he saw his hands that could not move as usual.

Mei Shao's eyes dimmed very quickly, he stroked the wound on his shoulder, and said, "If it wasn't for the serious injury, why would Bai Bingchen make up his mind to investigate this matter? He still feels ashamed of me, Li Regarding Ann, I cannot directly bring it up to His Majesty."

"So the owner of the villa wants to lure him to investigate?"

"According to the information sent by Leader Xue, the Marquis of Zhenbei will be able to find out that Yu Liang has been to Yanzhou in about two days today, and the time will be stuck. At this time, if Yu Liang is smart, he should let some people out Chaos Han Jue is closed. According to Bai Bingchen's cautious temperament, if he thinks about these two incidents, he will feel that Jiang Guo has made a move, and His Majesty will get the news."

Mei Shao turned the brush in her hand and lowered her eyes, making it hard for people to see the emotions in it, and she lost the fragile state of being nestled in Bai Bingchen's arms when she was injured a little bit ago.

When he changed into Zhou Yue and entered the White Mansion, he bumped into the letter in Bai Bingchen's hand with a painting of a grasshopper of unknown origin.Before coming to Yanzhou this time, Bai Bingchen also sent such a letter.

He sent people to follow Jiang Yan to the place where the letter was released several times. After several times, it was almost certain that this was the way Bai Bingchen and Zhao Zhen communicated in private, which showed that the two had a close relationship in private.

With such a message from someone who Zhao Zhen naturally believed in, it is naturally more trustworthy by Zhao Zhen than the notes he sent to Pingdu.

"Soon." Mei Shao squinted her eyes and tapped on the table lightly, with dark currents in her eyes.

As soon as it was dark, the Zhenbei Hou Mansion suddenly became lively, Meng Yilin specially sent someone to the room to invite Mei Shao to have dinner with him, Mei Shao knew that he had already found out about the hunting ground, and wanted to give himself an explanation at the dinner table.

Walking into the hall, Mei Shao looked around and found that he was the last one to come, and even Helian Gouyue was called back by Meng Yilin, it seemed that it was exactly as she thought.

He suppressed the emotion in his eyes, walked to the lower head of Zhenbeihou and his wife and sat down, opposite to Bai Bingchen.

Zou Xue greeted them enthusiastically for dinner, and chatted with the parents about gossip, but the host and guest enjoyed themselves without any embarrassment.

After everyone stopped their chopsticks and the servants removed the remaining seats, Mei Shao glanced at Meng Yilin's expression and knew that he was about to speak.

"The assassination of Mr. Mei in the hunting ground earlier really wronged Mr. Mei. I will punish myself with three cups here." Meng Yilin picked up the flagon left on the table, drank three cups with his neck up, and then continued to speak. .

"In the past few days, I have checked the list of residents of the big and small hotels in Yanzhou for the past month, the list checked by the city gate, and the people around the hunting ground on the day of the incident, and finally found that the wounded I picked up Master Mei’s quiver, and according to the comparison, it is indeed a weapon made by Jiang Guojun.”

Meng Yilin finished speaking, glanced at Mei Shao and Bai Bingchen who were sitting at the bottom, paused, and continued: "According to the memory of the innkeeper, on the day of the accident, a wealthy businessman who checked out looked like Jiang Guo's great general Yu Liang. But in the past few days, news came from Han Jueguan that Yu Liang has arrived in Guanzhong, guarding the border of Jiang State."

"The Marquis of Zhenbei means that Yu Liang hurt Lord Mei?" Bai Bingchen held the jade cup in his hand, rubbed his slender fingertips on it, and said with a little uncertainty, "Master Hou, are you sure you have investigated it? "

Meng Yilin raised his eyes and glanced at Bai Bingchen, then winked at the boy standing beside him, someone brought paper and ink and placed it in front of Mei Shao.

"What does Hou Ye mean?" Mei Shao glanced at the pen and ink in front of her and asked.

"The arrow that Mr. Mei shot was very thin, and the range of such an arrow would not be too far. According to Helian Gouyue, the feathered arrow was shot from behind him. At that time, Mr. Mei was facing the assailant. Your lord's shoulder is covered by the whole arrow, and the assailant is only [-] steps away from you. Your lord should be able to vaguely see his appearance. Why don't you draw it and compare it with Yu Liang's portrait, so you can know about him Is it true.”

Mei Shao's eyes paused for a moment, then he picked up the pen and began to trace on the paper. For a while, the hall was very quiet, only the sound of him swiping.

In just half a cup of tea, the blurry figure appeared on the paper, although not very clear, but it was enough to distinguish the features of the facial features.

Before the ink was dry, Meng Yilin took out another portrait and unfolded it, side by side with Mei Shao's, and displayed it in a circle.

According to the facial features in the two paintings, similarities can still be discerned.

"So, Master Bai believes it?" Meng Yilin deliberately ordered someone to display the painting in front of Bai Bingchen for a longer time.

Bai Bingchen withdrew his careful discerning eyes on the painting, stared at Mei Shao for a while, and then said to Meng Yilin: "If this is the truth, it is not a simple assassination. Jiang Guo has been under Liang Guo for a long time. Whether such an action is a conspiracy with Liang Guo is still unknown. There may be changes in Han Jueguan, and the Zhenbei Marquis needs to pay attention from time to time."

"It's natural. The generals under the Marquis are guarding the Han Jue Pass. If there is any change in Jiang Guo, they will come to inform the Marquis." Meng Yilin showed some majesty appropriately when he said this, and said: "Bai Your Excellency only needs to take care of the mutual market that His Majesty told you, and Ye'er will fully cooperate with your Excellency. As for Yanbei's military affairs, Meng has his own contest in his heart."

Having said this, Bai Bingchen slightly raised his eyebrows, knowing what he meant.

When Zhao Zhen signed the mutual market treaty in the year when he ascended the throne, the court only sent Cao Bai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, to come, but this time he and Mei Shao came together, and the battle was really big.What's more, Mei Shao is still a general, so Zhenbei Hou will naturally doubt whether Zhao Zhen has any plans to weaken the military power in the North.

"Then you will have to worry about it." Mei Shao took the conversation, replaced the wine with tea, toasted him, and said: "Let's forget about it."

After talking about things, the table fell into silence again.

No one left the table for a while, so Zou Xue called for some after-dinner snacks, made tea again, and chatted with a smile to ease the atmosphere.

"Master Mei has been recuperating in the mansion for the past few days, so she hasn't been able to go out for a stroll. When she recovers, she asks Ye'er to lead the way and take her out to have a look. In Yanzhou, Ye'er also opened a few restaurants. Peace is different, and adults can try it too."

"Yes." Mei Shao replied with a smile, and said, "Meng Ye had already done a lot when I was in the mansion a few days ago, so I can count as borrowing the light of the Hou's mansion to taste something new."

"Really?" Zou Xue's eyes suddenly lit up. She glanced at Meng Ye who was bowing her head, and then turned her gaze to Mei Shao. It's not that everyone is willing to cook, even his father and I will only show his skills in cooking during the New Year's Eve. It seems that Ye'er really likes Mrs. Mei."

Mei Shao didn't know why the taste of these words changed, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled politely, and said politely: "It's because your family has taught you well, that's why Young Master is so considerate in hospitality."

"Actually, my lord's mother and I are close friends. When I was pregnant with Ye'er, I wrote to your mother. At that time, we joked that if Ye'er was a daughter, I would marry you to the Mei family." Zou Xue is straightforward and forthright, with a nostalgic look in her eyes as she spoke, "It's been so many years now, and your mother also..."

She stopped talking and sighed.

It had been a long time since no one had talked about his parents with Mei Shao, and the people around them always kept their deaths secret and did not want to mention them to make him sad.Now listening to Zou Xue's words, Mei Shao's heart softened a little.

"I remember that my aunt lived in Lanzhou for a while..." Mei Shao couldn't help but change her address to Zou Xue, her eyes were gentle, as if she was recalling the past.

"At that time, Ye'er liked you. When he was lying on top of you and kissing you, he happened to be caught by your mother and me..."

"Mother!" Meng Ye suddenly said, interrupting Zou Xue's words, his ears turned red, he pulled Zou Xue's sleeves from the table, and whispered: "How long has it been, why don't you tell me?" .”

Mei Shao was stunned for a moment, and then recalled that there seemed to be such a thing.

At that time, Meng Ye couldn't walk, and his mother and Zou Xue insisted on going out to the market, so they gave the child to themselves to take care of.He didn't recognize his life, and he didn't cry when Mei Shao hugged him. Instead, he took off his clothes and kissed his cheek, spitting half of his face.

"It's true...it's been a long time." Mei Shao slowly accumulated a little smile in his eyes, as if he was immersed in that carefree time.

"boom--"

A sudden noise interrupted his thoughts. Mei Shao raised his head and just touched Bai Bingchen's eyes, staring at him motionless, while the cup in his hand fell aside, and the tea flowed halfway across the table, toward the edge of the table. The drops of water wet his clothes, and he didn't even move a bit.

"Hands slipped." Bai Bingchen said three words expressionlessly, and helped up the teacup that had fallen to the side.

The author says:

Bai Bai: He kissed you!He actually kissed you!

Meimei: Is being slobbered by a child considered a kiss? ?

Meng Ye: What's the matter, since I was born, I like pretty big brothers!

Helian Gouyue: I'm older than you, and I'm not bad looking, but I haven't seen you kiss me yet?Heh, man.