Early that morning, the entire Shuangxue Tower was a busy scene. Today was the day that Shao Xi set off for Qingshan County.
This time Shao Xi went out not only with Lao Wu, but also with Wu Qiu'er and Fu Biao. Originally, Mei Ruoyan wanted to go with Shao Xi, but Shao Xi persuaded her to come down.
Mainly because this trip to Qingshan County was to build a cemetery for Ye Ziyuan, and Ye Ziyuan was nominally Shao Xi's real wife. If Mei Ruoyan went with her, her status would be more embarrassing.
Man said that the two are not married yet, and even if they are husband and wife, Mei Ruoyan's public identity is only that of Mrs. Ru, and to put it bluntly, she is a concubine.
Although Mei Ruoyan didn't care about this matter, Shao Xi always felt that it was unfair to her that so many officials were accompanying her, and that Mei Ruoyan could not be given a formal status in full public view.
But he didn't know how to solve this matter for a while. He thought it was better for Mei Ruoyan not to go, so as not to embarrass Mei Ruoyan.
Another reason is that Shao Xi went to Qingshan County to kill people, and he killed more than one or two people.
The scene of large swaths of heads falling to the ground was too bloody. Even if Mei Ruoyan was a martial artist, it was too cruel for a woman.
So after Shao Xi's repeated persuasion, Mei Ruoyan finally agreed not to go with Shao Xi.
However, she also knew that Shao Xi might also go to the Western Regions on his way to Qingshan County. He might not be able to come back in a year and a half, so she was very reluctant to leave and insisted on seeing Shao off when he set off. Xi leaves the city.
Shao Xi also knew her intention and accepted it happily.
Since everyone in the family was riding horses and there was no need to carry much luggage, there was only one carriage.
Xu Maocheng, a doctor in Zuosi of Shangshu Province, had already arrived at the door of Shuangxue Tower at dawn. When Shao Xi and others went out, they saw him and the entourage he led at first sight.
Shao Xi is very satisfied with Xu Maocheng's ability to do things. This person is practical and reliable and can complete whatever he is assigned without compromise. This is why he decided to take Xu Maocheng with him this time.
Among the people accompanying him were officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works, as well as a group of craftsmen sent by the Ministry of Works.
The construction of the cemetery for Ye Ziyuan was something that the Holy Emperor personally ordered to prepare. Naturally, there should be no carelessness. The main designers and builders were carefully selected by the Ministry of Works.
Because Chen Mohuai and other former officials who were detained in Qingshan County Prison were to be dealt with here, the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple also sent many people. The "Jingcheng Division" was led by Long Qitai, who led more than a dozen subordinates to work with Shao. Come with Xi.
The total number of people from all departments was more than a hundred. As a result, before leaving the city, this team was already majestic and swaggering through the city. It was comparable to when Shao Xi led the envoy to Southern Zhao.
Before the team set off, Mei Ruoyan and Fei'er came over in a carriage, so Shao Xi handed the horses to Fu Biao and got into the car to ride with Mei Ruoyan and Fei'er.
Mei Ruoyan looked at Shao Xi with a look of reluctance and said: "I know it's for my own good that you don't let me go with you, but this time you go to Qingshan County will definitely bring back a lot of painful memories, but there are no one around you. A comforting person, you must not be too sad, otherwise I will not feel at ease in Daliang City.
"After finishing the affairs in Qingshan County, you have to go to the Western Regions. You don't know when you will come back from this trip. I am left alone in Daliang City to worry about you every day. If you have finished the affairs, you must come back as soon as possible. Don't let me I waited too long."
Shao Xi took Mei Ruoyan's hands, his eyes full of pity and reluctance.
The previous mission to Nan Zhao lasted for half a year, and he did not stay with Mei Ruoyan for long after returning. Now he had to go on a long journey again. Facing Mei Ruoyan, Shao Xi felt deeply guilty.
Two people who know and love each other cannot stay together for various reasons, which is painful for both of them.
But there were many things that had to be done, which made Shao Xi always feel that he owed Mei Ruoyan.
At this time, I can only try my best to comfort you: "I don't want to stay by your side forever, but there are many things I can't help myself with. I promise that once you finish the things, I will rush back to Daliang City to be with you as soon as possible.
"I have to worry about the things at home. After the things in Qingshan County are finished, I will ask Fu Biao and Brother Long to return to Daliang City. If you have anything to do then, just arrange for them to do it.
"The most important thing is that girl Ning'er. This time I took Old Wu away with me again. That girl probably hates me now. Come over and spend more time with her when you are free!"
Mei Ruoyan didn't speak, just nodded quietly. It could be seen that she seemed to have thousands of words in her heart at this time, but she didn't know how to say them.
Facing separation always makes people feel sad and lost. At this time, Mei Ruoyan's inner pain and entanglement were clear in her heart even if she didn't talk about it in Shao Xi's heart.
At this time, the girl Fei'er interjected and said: "Young Master, don't worry! It's been half a year since the Young Master left as an envoy to Nan Zhao. Our girl has done a good job as the hostess in your house! Don't worry about the family affairs, Young Master. Just leave it to the girl."
Fei'er's words amused Shao Xi, but made Mei Ruoyan blush, and raised her hand to hit Fei'er on the head.
Pretending to be slightly annoyed, she said: "You girl is getting more and more unruly. Even in private, you actually talk nonsense in front of the young master. Do you not want me to take you out again in the future?"
Feier rubbed her little head and muttered with an aggrieved look on her face: "Did I say anything wrong! Aren't we all a family sooner or later?"
Shao Xi didn't wait for Mei Ruoyan to teach Fei'er again, and quickly took over the conversation and said: "Yes, that's right! What Fei'er said is absolutely right, this is good, very good!"
Mei Ruoyan looked at Shao Xi helplessly and murmured in a low voice, "Whatever nonsense is right, whatever is good?"
"We are all a family sooner or later, isn't that great?"
Shao Xi's words made Mei Ruoyan blush again and lower her head and stop talking, while Fei'er gloated and watched the two of them secretly laughing.
A group of people walked out of the city gate in such a mighty manner. For a team like them who were ordered to go out on business, the soldiers guarding the city gate had been notified three days in advance and had cleaned the road in front of the city gate early. , queue up to see each other off.
As soon as the team left the city gate, they saw a group of people waiting in line not far away.
Shao Xi got off the carriage and looked up, and couldn't help but sigh that it was indeed the Xuanjia Guard of Prince Xin's Mansion.
I saw this mighty army of more than 200 people, all wearing black armor, with black horses on their crotches, and each holding a black iron spear. They were lined up neatly, majestic and solemn, with strong soldiers and horses. At first glance, they were the best of the best. .
The leader of the team was a captain in black armor. Seeing that Shao Xi's team had left the city, he quickly urged his horse forward, dismounted not far away, and quickly came to kneel down in front of Shao Xi.
He cupped his hands and said: "Xiaoguan Xuanjia Colonel Qiao Wu'an pays homage to Lord Shao. Following the king's order, Xiaguan will lead two hundred and twenty Xuanjia guards to Qingshan County with the Lord, waiting for the Lord's dispatch."
Shao Xi looked at the Xuanjia Guards lined up in the distance and couldn't help but sigh: "As expected of the Xuanjia Guards of Prince Xin's Mansion, they are indeed a majestic and majestic army. I will rely a lot on Colonel Qiao and your Xuanjia Guards for this trip." Defended."
Qiao Wu'an replied loudly without hesitation: "This is the duty of a subordinate. Master Shao will only give orders when necessary. Whenever Master Shao gives orders, I, the Black Armored Guard, will honor my orders with swords, mountains, and seas of fire."
Qiao Wuan's answer made Shao Xi very satisfied, so he asked him to lead the Xuanjia Guards to wait in front. After the team set off, they would line up to guard along the way. Qiao Wuan took the order and retreated.
Shao Xi turned back to Mei Ruoyan and said, "Send it here! As you said when we left last time, wait for me when I come back!"
Although Mei Ruoyan had a look of reluctance and loss, she could only nod silently. She knew in her heart that falling in love with a man like Shao Xi was doomed to endure the pain of separation from time to time, and she had to learn to get used to it.
Shao Xi raised his head and glanced at the team behind him. Wu Qiu'er was riding Da Qing with Shao Xi's coded wooden box on his back. Long Chitai and Fu Biao were also riding behind him.
Long Chitai was followed by more than a dozen of his subordinates, and behind him was Xu Maocheng with a large number of officials and craftsmen whom he might not even know.
Ning'er followed Old Wu on horseback to the city gate. At this moment, she was holding Old Wu's neck and coquettishly discussing asking Old Wu to take her to Qingshan County. Naturally, Old Wu could not agree.
Even Shao Xi didn't take Mei Ruoyan with him, how could Lao Wu take Ning'er?
They were going to Qingshan County to go on a killing spree. Why should they frighten such a girl with them?
So Old Wu coaxed and deceived for a long time before he finally calmed Ning'er down and agreed to take a carriage back to the city with Mei Ruoyan and Fei'er.
After everything was arranged, Shao Xi got on his horse "Tingxue", turned around and waved to Mei Ruoyan, Ning'er and others, and a group of more than 300 people set off in a mighty manner.
In the end, only Mei Ruoyan was left holding Ning'er's shoulders and standing beside the carriage with Fei'er, watching Shao Xi and the others go further and further away, until they were out of sight, then they got on the carriage and returned to the city.
A group of people marched slowly towards Qingshan County. It looked like they might not be able to arrive in less than ten days and a half.
Shao Xi sat on his horse and looked in the direction of Qingshan County, feeling a mixture of emotions in his heart.
A year ago, just a year ago, I and Lao Wu followed this official road from Qingshan County to Daliang City. At that time, I was full of grief and anger, and had only one thought in my mind, which was to avenge Ye Ziyuan. .
Now a full year has passed, and he is finally going to Qingshan County again. This time he has an official position and many followers, and he is no longer the two alone.
This time he must kill Ye Ziyuan's enemies with his own hands and fulfill the promise he made in front of Ye Ziyuan's grave a year ago.
"Zi Yuan, I'm coming back to see you. I can finally avenge you. Wait for me!"
