It was not three months since Su Ren was about to leave, so he went to tell his teacher Wen Dang. Before he entered the alley where the Prefect's Mansion was, he was startled by the crowd. The Prefect's Mansion had always been deserted, and suddenly
This is the first time for so many people.
Laifu emerged from a nearby alley and stopped Su Ren's horse: "Private, please follow me. There is no way in front."
"What's going on? What a good day it is today, there are so many people?"
"Hey!" Laifu sighed: "The Meng family didn't do it. Meng Bi led people to arrest people everywhere in the city. These are the relatives and friends of the victims, and they all came to the prefect's mansion to ask for people."
Entering the Prefect's Mansion through the back door, the tense atmosphere in the yard was obvious. There were officials guarding the back door. Fortunately, Su Ren sent someone to the Prefect's Mansion in advance to say hello. If he had rushed to the gate rashly, who knew what would happen?
Something happened.
Wen Dang was not there, so Chang Shi received Su Ren. Su Ren knew that Wen Dang must be at Meng's house at this time. Meng Bi was not secretive in his work. If he caused this mess, Wen Dang would have to clean it up and let him go. That's for sure. If these common people
If another person is accused of kidnapping, lynched, etc., the Meng family will have to drink a pot.
Chang Shi looked at Su Ren: "It's a good thing that you're leaving. Leave the place of trouble and trouble as soon as possible and come back when things calm down, right?"
"I wonder how the prefect plans to quell this matter? If the Meng family doesn't let him go, is it possible that he will take action?"
"There is nothing we can do about that!" Changshi sighed: "The Meng family father and son did such a thing. They wanted to suppress public opinion, but they caused a storm in the city. If they don't let him go, they have no choice but to take action. They have to do it.
Can you give an explanation to the people?"
"That's right!" Su Ren nodded: "In that case, I won't bother you. When the teacher comes back, don't say it for me. I'm going to Dujiangyan. If nothing happens, I may not come back until next year to celebrate the New Year.
During this time, I can't visit my teacher or my friend in person, I feel ashamed."
"In an extraordinary period, there is nothing we can do about it. The Chinese New Year is about to come, but this thing happened. I hope it won't escalate."
Laifu sent Su Ren out, and the two of them said goodbye. Before leaving, Su Ren said to Laifu: "I take good care of my teacher. If you have any questions, please come to my house. I don't think the Meng family and his son will let him go easily."
Yes, if we don't find out who spread the conversation about that day, the Meng family and his son will never let it go."
Laifu nodded: "Understood! Su Shipu should be careful all the way."
After returning home, Su Ren immediately asked people to pack their things, leaving Huo Laosi to take care of the business, Liu Gao to take care of the family, Gou Tianming to take care of personnel safety, and everyone else followed Su Ren to Dujiangyan.
Dujiangyan is located in a remote place and passes through Wenshui County. The newly appointed county magistrate Zhang Hu, with a light carriage and a simple carriage, is waiting at Shili Pavilion. The originally capable man has gained a lot of weight after not seeing him for ten months. The black clothes on his body are really impressive.
Some of the county magistrate's style.
Seeing Su Ren coming, Zhang Hu led the horse for Su Ren. With a smile on his face, he said: "This is an honorable return for the mayor. I know that the mayor does not like to make noise and will not go to the county, so I prepared some water in Shiliting."
Wine, I hope you can buy some wine in the market and have a few drinks to warm yourself up."
Su Ren said with a smile: "The magistrate actually led me a horse. This honor will be an honor for future generations. We have warm water, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and simple people. I have only been in Chengdu for a few days.
I got seriously ill and almost died in Chengdu."
Zhang Hu chuckled: "The mayor is a person with great ambitions. How can such a small thing stop the mayor? I have heard about it in Wenshui. There is a gamble between the mayor and Chang Shi. The mayor will take it at will.
With all the property belonging to the Chang Shi family, our Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce will move to a higher level."
"Hahaha, it's true that good things don't go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles away. It's only been a few days, but it has already reached here."
"It's not just Wenshui. There are rumors in nearby counties. I'm not saying that the Meng family's business will be hit hard this time." Zhang Hu extended his thumb: "The city manager is still very powerful, I admire you."
Su Rendao: "The county magistrate dare not say nonsense. This matter has nothing to do with me. I didn't realize that I had to stay away from Dujiangyan to avoid suspicion."
"Yes, yes, I made a mistake. I will punish myself with a drink!"
Leng Jun and Leng Yue are going back to Laojun to watch Master Chongxu. Su Ren has not gone. Since he wants to leave, he should rush to Dujiangyan as soon as possible to get himself out of this incident. Liu Gao has sent news, and public opinion in Chengdu has risen.
, the Meng family also discovered that there was someone behind it. The discussions in the counties near Chengdu almost overwhelmed the Meng family. The Meng family sent people around for this matter, hoping to calm it down, but things went counterproductive.
Meng Ji was lying on the bed fussing, seeing that he was seriously ill, and he didn't know whether he could survive until the New Year. The medical officers came one after another, all saying the same thing, that is, he needed to rest. No one knew that Meng Ji could not rest at all at this time.
Can't come down.
As the hostess of the Meng family, Mrs. Meng Liu stared at Meng Bi and said, "If anything happens in the future, you can handle it yourself and don't mention anything to your father. In our family, as long as your father is here, no matter what is said outside."
In this way, you are still a big family in Shu, if your father has any shortcomings, you can't afford it!"
Meng Bi nodded quickly: "My child understands, but there are many things..."
"I will make the decision today!" Mrs. Meng Liu said angrily: "You are nineteen now, so you should shoulder some burdens. Look at Su Ren, who is at most seventeen or eighteen years old! Before your father recovers, the Meng family
You are in charge!"
"Mother……!"
"If you have something to discuss with your cousin, even though I usually don't care about you and your son, I still know what you are doing. I know very well who the people in the backyard are. Although your cousin and uncle cannot show up, they can't show up.
It's a good idea, your cousin from the Hou family still has a lot of subordinates, if you can use them, you have to use them, but it's a pity that my brother, the good Wenshui County Magistrate, ended up like that."
Meng Liu started to cry as she spoke. Meng Bi quickly knelt down and said, "Mom, take care of yourself. My child must shoulder this burden and not let Su Ren succeed!"
The behavior of the Meng family suddenly took a 180-degree turn. All those arrested were released and compensation was paid to the victims. From then on, the Meng family made no movement, closed the door tightly, and hid.
Live your own little life at home and let others talk about it.
Hou Jian and Liu Jun were eating. They did not listen to Liu Tang's suggestion to go to Huainan Kingdom, but kept hiding under Su Ren's nose. The Meng family and the Liu family are relatives, and Meng Bi's mother is Liu Wen's sister, that is,
Liu Jun's biological aunt. At that time, Meng Ji's wife died early. Liu Tang married his daughter to Meng Ji. The matter was not made public, so not many people knew about it.
Mengbi pushed open the door and came in, holding half a jar of wine in his hand: "Come, have a drink with me, this coward has to be so aggrieved!"
Liu Jun quickly helped Meng Bi sit down. Hou Jian, who was opposite him, lowered his head and said nothing, eating in an orderly manner, without being affected by these two people at all.
Meng Bi smashed the wine jar in his hand with a "pop", and the smell of wine immediately spread throughout the yard. He shook off Liu Jun's hand and pointed at Hou Jian: "I want you to give me an idea. This is
What’s your idea? Now we don’t even dare to leave our house. If this continues, the Meng family will be doomed! Haha, it’s really a shame to say that you are trusting someone else. You are the defeated generals of Su Ren. It’s a mistake to ask you for help! "
"Cousin, you drank too much!"
Meng Bi pushed Liu Jun away: "You just drank too much. Huh, our Meng family has never been a coward. Today I will let you see how I calmed down this matter!"
"Hey!" Meng Bi just took two steps and fell to the ground. Liu Jun stepped forward to help him, but found that he had fallen asleep. He sighed and shook his head: "Uncle Hou, help me carry my cousin back?"
Hou Jian was still eating, without even looking at the brothers: "Let him sleep! He can wake up by lying on the ground!"
Liu Jun had no choice but to call two servants over, and the three of them carried Meng Bi into the house. Hou Jian took a look, sighed, put down his rice bowl, stood up and stood under the tree in the yard. There was a deserted look all around, and in the distance.
The mountains are looming, and there is loneliness and unwillingness in Hou Jian's eyes.
When Hou Si came over to clear away the dishes, Hou Jian asked, "Did he really go to Dujiangyan?"
Hou Si nodded. Hou Jian thought for a long time: "It's better to forget it. It can be used. I'm afraid there are not many people who can trust it."
Hou Si didn't say anything, he cleared away the dishes and took them back to the kitchen. Hou Jian was left standing alone in the courtyard.
The New Year is coming soon. The "Taichu Calendar" has not yet been promulgated, so the New Year celebration is quite chaotic. Last year's New Year's Eve fell in the twelfth lunar month, but this year's New Year's Eve actually falls in the winter lunar month. Chengdu has become lively, although the Meng family's affairs are still a topic of discussion in the streets.
, but there has been a tendency to be diluted by the spirit of the New Year. When everyone meets each other, they don’t ask much about the current situation of the Meng family, but instead give it up and celebrate the New Year.
Meng Ji's illness improved, and he was leaning on the couch, covered with a thick quilt. Hou Jian was invited, and from the mouths of Meng Bi and Meng Liu, Meng Ji knew how to respond to this message with silence.
The promoter is Hou Jian.
Struggling to get up, Meng Bi quickly supported him: "Thank you so much, Brother Hou. If you hadn't turned the tide, I don't know what Bi'er would have done."
Hou Jian didn't speak, just sat quietly. Meng Ji continued: "I can't afford this illness, and there are many things I can't do. I would like to ask you to stay and help Bi'er stabilize the current situation.
After all, I am young and unexperienced, so I am no match for Su Ren."
"I am no match for Su Ren either!" This is what Hou Jian said.
"Cough cough cough..." Meng Ji's series of coughs frightened everyone, and they were busy for a while before they stopped: "Brother Hou, none of us are Su Ren's opponents, but we are relatives and we are sitting on the same boat.
Only when we all work together can we compete with Su Ren. After this time, I can see clearly that Su Ren is young, but he has the ability to overlook the entire world. Don't mention me, even the entire Shu County belongs to Su Ren.
Chess piece, Su Ren is not in Chengdu, we are already exhausted, if he comes back... I don't dare to think about what will happen next."
"Brother Hou, just think of me as begging you, stay and help me!" Meng Ji struggled to get up, while Hou Jian sat quietly. Meng Bi on the side looked angry and stared at Hou Jian. (To be continued.
