"Lord Shangbao, Master Mu." Mu Wanxiong and Mu Wanlei walked over, "Come out for dinner?"
"It's too boring in the government office, so let's go out for a walk." Shang Yunze said, "Because of the Tiger Head Gang incident recently, my lord is not in a very good mood, it's better to stay away."
"The Tiger Head gang is difficult to deal with, so let's start with Chaomuya first." Mu Wanlei said, "Leaving aside the personal grievances between me and Zhao Yue, at least one more bandit gang can be eradicated, which will be of great benefit to the common people Yes, I also ask Master Mu and Master Shang to persuade you more when you have time." Although Wen Liunian had promised to think about it before, before he actually made a decision, he still couldn't completely settle down.
"The Tiger Head Gang is difficult to deal with, and Chaomu Cliff may not be easy to break through." Mu Qingshan shook his head, "If you ask anyone in this city, you will know that Zhao Yue is notorious for his cruelty, cold-blooded murder, and recklessness. No."
Mu Wanlei said, "The rumors are not credible, Master is too worried."
"Why is Master Mu so sure it's a rumor?" Mu Qingshan frowned, "The master himself said earlier that Zhao Yue is definitely not a kind person. Isn't it reasonable to kill and set fire?"
Mu Wanlei was somewhat stopped.
"Your Excellency loves the people like a child, and cares about the soldiers. If you are not 100% sure, you will not act rashly." Mu Qingshan said, "I'm afraid this matter will drag on for a while."
"Do you want to delay?" Mu Wanxiong almost vomited blood when he heard the words.
"Suppressing bandits is a major event, and it can't be done casually like going to the market." Mu Qingshan said, "Mu Family Village also brought people here, and the two owners of the village will not easily let them attack the Tiger Head Gang. , you have to plan well.”
It was true to say so, but when they thought that it might take another three to five months or even longer, Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong felt their chests were congested, and they were extremely aggrieved.
"The two landlords eat slowly, we are going back." The words were almost finished, Shang Yunze put down his chopsticks.
Mu Wanlei nodded, "Castle Master, go slowly."
Shang Yunze took Mu Qingshan and walked slowly all the way to the government office. Seeing the two walking away, Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong also lost their appetite. They ordered some barbecue and went back to the barracks. When they came to a dark alley, Mu Wanxiong couldn't help but stopped and asked, "Brother What do you think?"
"Just like Mu Qingshan said just now, if he is not 100% sure, Mr. Wen will not act rashly." Mu Wanlei said, "Otherwise, if he is really ambushed, the news will not benefit his future career development."
"Then has it been procrastinating?" Mu Wanxiong frowned.
"If the government doesn't take the initiative, then only we can take the initiative, or we can force the government to take the initiative." Mu Wanlei said.
"It's easy to say, but how can we force the government?" Mu Wanxiong said, "This prefect Wen has seen the world, so he won't be coerced easily."
"Mujiazhuang will naturally not come forward to force him." Mu Wanlei changed the subject, "I went to spy on you last night, what do you think of the Tiger Head Gang?"
"Whether it's a totem or a black-rooted wild grass, it looks like the Miaojiang sect, and it's even very likely that you and I belong to the same clan." Mu Wanxiong said, "It's just that the head of the sect is too pretentious to tell who it is. .”
"There are many branches of various sects in Miaojiang who have crossed the river, and there is no need to distinguish who he is." Mu Wanlei said, "In fact, it is a good thing for you and me to have such a small group of people living in the vast mountain. pieces."
"Brother, why did you say that?" Mu Wanxiong was puzzled.
"The reason why the government has been standing still is because the bandits in Cangwu Mountain have not posed a threat to the people." Mu Wanlei said, "In other words, if the peace in the city is suddenly disrupted one day, then even if the government wants to continue pretending to be dead, they can just pretend to be dead." I'm afraid that the people will not agree."
Mu Wanxiong somewhat understood what he meant, "Brother, you mean, think of a way to cause chaos in the city?"
Mu Wanlei nodded and asked, "What is the Miaojiang sect best at?"
Mu Wanxiong replied, "Naturally, it's a voodoo poisonous insect."
"It just so happens that the Tiger Head Gang is also involved in Miao Jiang. When we are soldiers and the other is a bandit, no one will suspect Mujiazhuang." Mu Wanlei said, "Once there is chaos in the city, even if the government bites the bullet To send troops."
"But whether we can eradicate the Tiger Head Gang is actually not important to us." Mu Wanxiong said, "If we still can't deal with Chaomuya, isn't it a waste of time for you and me?"
"Once the Tiger Head Gang is eliminated, the barrier in front of Chaomu Cliff will also be reduced. Besides, after this incident, the government will consider speeding up the speed of suppressing the bandits." Mu Wanlei said, "After all, since the Tiger Head Gang will cause chaos, then Chaomuya may not always be in peace, and the government will not fail to understand this principle."
"Can't we deal with Chaomuya directly?" Mu Wanxiong said, "Although Zhao Yue has not made any movement so far, it is absolutely impossible for him to be ignorant of the situation outside. The more time we give him to prepare, the more dangerous we will be. It's bigger."
"Since you have to rely on the power of the government, everything will definitely not go as you want." Mu Wanlei said, "You'd better take it easy and don't have to make things difficult for yourself."
"What if he runs away?" Mu Wanxiong asked again.
"If he really runs away, he won't be the same Zhao Yue back then." Mu Wanlei said, "You and I want to get rid of him, and he also wants to get rid of you and me. Instead of worrying that he will run away, it's better to worry that he will take advantage of it." During this period of time, many traps have been set up near Chaomu Cliff, waiting to avenge the murder of my father."
Mu Wanxiong spat hard on the ground.
Mu Wanlei patted him on the shoulder, and the two walked out of the city together.
The two hidden guards behind him looked at each other, one of them continued to follow, and the other went back to the government office to report.
"What are you doing?" Outside the study, Zhao Yue leaned against the door with a knife in his hand, looking disgusted.
Wen Liunian was taken aback, and hurriedly pulled him into the room, complaining in a low voice, "Why are you here, you're not afraid of being seen."
When the hidden guards heard it from the roof, they all sighed with emotion. This kind of lingering emotion is almost impossible not to think about.
Zhao Yue fiercely pulled his hair, "What did you say to Lu Zhui?"
"Second Master Lu?" Wen Liunian was stunned, "It's nothing, just say that the first master has no hidden illness, so let him not think too much about it."
Zhao Yue said, "Then why has he been in a daze until now with the expression of seeing a ghost in the daytime?"
Wen Liunian raised his hand and swore, "I really only said this."
Zhao Yue and him looked at each other for a moment, then slapped the knife heavily on the table, intending to drink all the nerd's good tea before leaving!
Wen Liunian frowned, "Why is your face bleeding?"
"Really?" Zhao Yue reached out and touched it, "Probably because he was accidentally scratched by a branch when he came over."
Wen Liunian took the small medicine box and wiped the blood off his face for him.
Zhao Yue put down the teacup, thinking that this thing is bitter and astringent, I really don't know what it tastes like.
Wen Liunian brightened the candle, opened a small jar of ointment and approached it, his breath was hot and itchy when it fell on his face.
Zhao Yue frowned slightly.
Wen Liunian applied the ointment carefully, and then blew on it gently.
Zhao Yue's heart felt numb, and he instinctively hid for a while.
"Don't move around." Wen Liunian gripped his shoulder and complained.
Zhao Yue twitched the corners of his mouth, "Then don't blow it." Otherwise, my heart would itch.
Wen Liunian said, "Oh."
Zhao Yue thought to himself, nerds are quite obedient when they are obedient.
"My lord." Mu Qingshan pushed the door open and came in.
Followed by Shang Yunze.
And Lu Zhui.
And Huatang.
And Zhao Wu.
There are also dark guards.
…
Wen Liunian turned his head and asked, "What's the matter?"
Zhao Yue took his hand away with a gloomy expression.
Mu Qingshan moved one step behind Shang Yunze.
Lord Chambord is in a good mood.
"My lord." Zhao Wu coughed, "I have something to do."
"Of course I know something is wrong, otherwise everyone wouldn't come together." Wen Liunian wiped his hands clean, "What's the matter?"
The dark guard relayed what Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong said just now.
"So despicable?" Wen Liunian was furious.
Zhao Yue also frowned slightly.
"Our people have already followed, so it should be fine for the time being." The dark guard said, "However, if they are allowed to succeed, the common people will suffer greatly. It is better to make a decision early, my lord."
"First select a group of people to stare at Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong." Wen Liunian said, "If you really want to attack the common people, then this official will not be polite to them."
Zhao Wu nodded, "Don't worry, my lord, I will arrange this matter."
"If it spreads Gu poison, is there any way to be quick and not easy to be discovered?" Wen Liunian asked Huatang.
"Water source." Hua Tang said, "There is a small stream of clear spring in Cangmang Mountain, which happens to join the Baimang River in the city. If the people of Mu Family Manor tamper with the water source, they can easily push it to the Tiger Head Gang."
Wen Liunian nodded, and spread out the topographic map again.
"My lord, don't worry too much." Hua Tang said again, "Although Gu poison is evil, it is not so easy to spread on a large scale, let alone burn a few spells to cause chaos in the city like the storyteller said. "
"That being said, since the other party has a wrong idea, it's better to take precautions early." Wen Liunian scratched his chin with a thoughtful expression on his face.
That night, everyone discussed for a long time before breaking up. Wen Liunian yawned, stood up and stretched.
"Then let's go back and rest first." Mu Qingshan said, "Your Excellency also rest earlier."
Wen Liunian nodded, "Everyone, go slowly."
Lu Zhui was the first to step out the door, walking like flying, afraid that he would be delayed again if it was too late.
Wen Liunian said, "Second Master Lu really walks faster and faster recently."
Zhao Yue glared at him and continued drinking tea.
The rest of the people had already left the house, Wen Liunian asked, "Isn't the boss going back?"
"I told you a long time ago that Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong are not good people." Zhao Yue said, "It's better to go down with a knife and clean up."
Wen Liunian said, "Master, please drink less tea."
"Reluctant?" Zhao Yue drank another cup, like drinking a cow.
Wen Liunian said, "I won't be able to sleep at night."
Zhao Yue said, "Only nerds can't sleep."
"Why?" Wen Liunian sat beside him.
Zhao Yue said, "Because you have a small mind, you have a lot of things on your mind."
Wen Liunian laughed out loud.
Zhao Yue continued to pour tea and drink, thinking that the bookworm looks pretty when he smiles.
"Drinking too much tea will really make you unable to sleep." Wen Liunian took out a small blue and white porcelain pot from the bookcase, "Drink this."
"What is it?" Zhao Yue opened the lid, and saw something amber inside, sticky and thick like honey.
Wen Liunian said seriously, "The crane's top is red."
Zhao Yue was disdainful, dipped some with his fingers, and said in disgust, "It's so sweet."
"It's for soaking in water." Wen Liunian took a few spoonfuls and poured some boiling water into the cup. The petals in the cup suddenly became sweet and fragrant, and there were a lot of walnut and almond slices. Not too salty, just right, and slightly sour.
"There's sour papaya in it." Wen Liunian handed him the cup, "I made it myself."
Zhao Yue said, "Drinking saliva is so much a matter." What is it like snow, and sour papaya with candied walnut kernels, it is really difficult to raise.
"Live life, naturally how you feel comfortable." Wen Liunian drank slowly while holding the cup.
"It's comfortable to drink in a big bowl and eat meat in large pieces." Zhao Yue tapped his nose.
Wen Liunian said, "I also have wine."
"What kind of good wine can you have?" Zhao Yue shook his head, "Just drink sweet rice wine and Shaoxing wine."
"Come." Wen Liunian pulled his sleeves and walked all the way to his bedroom next door. The inside was very clean and tidy, with two pots of bluegrass hanging from the window, and there was a faint scent of incense.
Zhao Yue thought to himself, he smells like a nerd.
Wen Liunian took out a wine jar from the cabinet, it was not big, but it looked very delicate, "It was given to me by Mr. Shen when I was in Yunlan City earlier, and it's called Wangchuan."
"Wang Chuan?" Zhao Yue opened the mouth of the altar, and a strong smell of wine rushed out immediately.
"It is said that the Jiuxian brewed a total of ten altars back then, and this is one of them." Wen Liunian said, "Unfortunately, I don't know how to drink."
"This wine is very strong." Zhao Yue said.
"If it's not strong, how can it be called Wangchuan." Wen Liunian poured him a cup, "Only by drinking to the point of intoxication, can you give up all sorrows and joys like drinking the water of Wangchuan River."
Zhao Yue raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
"Leader, take it back." Wen Liunian said, "Good wine should be given to those who know how to drink."
Zhao Yue said, "Thank you."
Wen Liunian thought for a while, "Take it as compensation for those small stories."
Zhao Yue smiled and shook his head, picked up the wine jar and went out.
Wen Liunian stood at the door until he watched him disappear over the wall before turning back to the bedroom.
The dark guard expressed his disappointment, they all went into the bedroom, and they didn't stay overnight? !
It is really worth letting the palace lord and Zhao Dadang have a long talk all night.
In the early morning of the next day, news came out from the city that the city god had appeared last night, and many people had witnessed the golden light shining all the way through the clouds and fog.
The people in the city suddenly exploded, and they went to chat under the tree at the street corner before they even had time to eat. Xiaosan'er was still lifelike, and now on the highest platform, "The scene at that time was amazing. The city god was wearing a golden armor, riding the clouds and fog from mid-air In a flash, the nine-foot-high stare at the thunderbolt, and the majesty is tight."
Standing in the crowd, the hidden guard pretending to be the City God, ate duck pears and added oil and vinegar to go along with it. By the way, he thought that the one who shot Thunderbolt was my young palace master, not me.
"It's so good, why did the City God suddenly appear?" Some people were very worried - they had never heard of this temple's efficacies before, so the incense has not been very prosperous, and it even looks a little dilapidated and shabby.
"I don't know." Li San'er shook his head and sighed, "I hope it's a good thing..."
Since many people saw the City God with their own eyes, many people went to clean the temple spontaneously in the afternoon. The table was filled with various offerings, and the incense was also flourishing.
"Your Excellency is here." Someone saw it first with sharp eyes.
The people greeted each other one after another, Wen Liunian brought Mu Qingshan and the government officials into the temple, first burned three sticks of incense respectfully, and then put the fruit they brought on the altar.
"Your Excellency also saw the City God?" the common people asked cautiously.
Wen Liunian nodded, "I'm not sure, but I did witness it with my own eyes."
"Does my lord know why the city god wants to appear?" the people asked again.
"I don't know yet." Wen Liunian shook his head, "But I have sent someone to invite a psychic master, and he should arrive tomorrow."
"City God's spirit?" Later, Mu Wanlei also heard the news.
"It is said that many people in the city have seen it." Mu Wanxiong said, "It even alarmed the government, saying that they will rebuild the Temple of the City God."
"What kind of moth." Mu Wanlei picked up the knife, "Don't bother with him, let's go, go out and have a look."
"Villa Master Mu." The two had just left when Shang Yunze walked over with a smile.
"Is there something wrong with Lord Shang?" Mu Wanlei asked.
"I have something to do, but it's a private matter." Shang Yunze said, "I wonder if the two villa owners have time?"
"Naturally." Mu Wanlei nodded, and went back to the tent with him.
"Actually, I want to ask about lover Gu." Shang Yunze said.
"Lover Gu?" Mu Wanlei said, "Is it for Lord Shang's own use?"
Shang Yunze smiled without saying a word.
Reminiscent of all the things between him and Mu Qingshan in recent days, Mu Wanlei understood it, so he didn't ask any more questions, he just said, "The lover's Gu is just a rumor in the world, not to mention Gu poison in this world, even if it is an elixir, I'm afraid You can’t make people fall in love overnight.”
"That's it." Shang Yunze expressed regret.
"However, although Lover Gu is fake, there is one thing that actually exists." Mu Wanlei took out a bottle of powder, "This thing is called Cui Yu San, and it is made from love flowers to nourish Gu. It is very hot, colorless and odorless. It's not easy to notice, as long as a little fingernail is dissolved in wine and food, it won't take an hour, it will definitely make people's whole body hot, and they will only think about Wushan's cloud and rain."
Shang Yunze said, "Aphrodisiac?"
"No, no." Mu Wanlei shook his head, "The beauty of this thing is that after using it, it will make the body soft and soft after taking the medicine, and fall into the feeling of ecstasy, thinking about the next time, naturally. There will be a feeling of attachment to the castle owner."
"Is it really so useful?" Shang Yunze rubbed his nose, obviously very interested.
"Naturally." Mu Wanlei said, "Castle Master just use it, regardless of gender, it is guaranteed to be safe."
Shang Yunze put away the bottle, chatted with the two of them again, and asked about the affairs of the Miaojiang sect, and did not leave until Moon Rabbit ascended to the east.
Mu Wanlei and Mu Wanxiong yawned and went back to sleep. Naturally, they would not have the energy to go out again. They both felt that this person was too chatty.
Shang Yunze walked all the way back, and casually threw the bottle of medicine into the mass grave—this kind of obscene thing, if you carry it on your body for a long time, you will feel that it will humiliate your loved one.
Inside the Shang Mansion, Mu Qingshan was sitting in front of the kitchen stove, fanning himself with a small cattail fan. There was a small pot on the fire, and it was gurgling and smelling very fragrant.
Shang Yunze walked into the kitchen, bent over and covered his eyes from behind, and whispered in his ear, "Rob."