Mu family's little lucky girl

Chapter 97 Two in One
Mo Zhennan led Chen Xiao into the room and took a seat, and quickly ordered the maids to prepare tea and cakes.

Mo Zhennan lifted the hem of his clothes, sat down opposite Chen Xiao, looked at him eagerly, and his eyes were red.

Tears fell unexpectedly.

An old man about 50 years old started crying in front of several young people, which shocked everyone.

Wei Qi cast a puzzled look at Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao returned the same look.

Perhaps realizing his gaffe, Mo Zhennan himself smiled embarrassedly, hurriedly took out a handkerchief from his arms, and roughly wiped away the tears on his face, but when he saw Chen Xiao again, his face was red again. eye sockets.

"Let... I made you laugh." Mo Zhennan wiped away his tears indiscriminately, and said, "I was just too excited, and I couldn't control my emotions for a while."

"You guys sit here for a while, and I'll go back as soon as I go."

Wei Qi looked at Mo Zhennan's fleeing back, his handsome face was puzzled, and he said abruptly, "Could it be that you are his lost child?"

Chen Xiao was startled: "Don't talk nonsense!"

Thinking of Mo Zhennan's reaction when he saw him just now, he murmured: "Maybe it has something to do with my father."

Thinking of something, Wei Qi evoked a smirk, looked at Chen Xiao meanly and said: "That's right, County Magistrate Mo can't give birth to such a handsome son like you."

Mo Zhennan's limbs are short, his height is less than seven feet, and his facial features are average. How could he give birth to Chen Xiao who is tall, handsome, cool and refined?

But, why did Mo Zhennan cry like this when he saw him?

It was the same outside the yamen just now, no matter what the two of them said, the gate guard refused to let them in, and Mo Zhennan also ordered them to go, but after Chen Xiao said that he was Chen Liang's son, Mo Zhennan's The attitude has changed 180 degrees.

It seems that there is some personal friendship between Chen Liang and Mo Zhennan.

However, one of the two is in Xingzhou County and the other is in Anling County. They rarely have contact with each other. Even if they do, it is just hypocrisy in the officialdom. How can they behave like Chen Liang like Mo Zhennan? The relationship is very unusual.

It's like a very good friend.

So, as soon as Mo Zhennan came out, Wei Qi asked his own question.

"Master Mo, may I ask if there is any personal friendship between you and Ah Heng's father?"

Only then did Mo Zhennan look at Wei Qi, and saw that he was dressed in brocade clothes, wearing a jade crown on his head, with a dignified aura, and his gestures showed a kingly demeanor, he couldn't help but sit up straight.

Looking at Chen Xiao with puzzled eyes, "Who is this young master?"

Wei Qi didn't tell the magistrates along the way when he left Beijing this time. Chen Xiao knew that he didn't want to reveal his identity, and a small county magistrate in the south of Mozhen naturally had no chance to see the real face of the prince, so he said flatly: "Master Mo doesn't need to care about a profit-only businessman."

"puff--"

Almost choking on a mouthful of water, Wei Qi sprayed it all over the place.

Unfortunately, most of the saliva was sprayed on Chen Xiaojunmei's face.

The atmosphere suddenly dropped below freezing.

A drop of water dripped from a lock of hair in front of Chen Xiao's forehead, and a blooming Albizia juliensis bloomed on his clothes.

His handsome face was moist and translucent as if he had splashed a handful of water on his face when he got up early in the morning, which made his cold, pale handsome face more enchanting and cold.

As well as the distressing sense of brokenness, and the sharpness that cannot be ignored.

Chen Xiao's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he looked at Wei Qi with sharp eyes like a blade, wishing he could tear him to pieces in the next second.

Wei Qi was so stared at by him that he felt guilty, he laughed dryly, and hurriedly apologized to Chen Xiao: "I didn't mean it just now."

The brothers Jiang Haichao and Jiang Haiyun tensed up in an instant, holding the handle of the knife with both hands, ready to fight with Chen Xiao at any time, and their sharp eyes tightly grasped Chen Xiao, not letting go of his slightest movement. Once they found out that he might harm His Highness the Crown Prince, the two of them would immediately rush to protect His Highness the Crown Prince.

Even if Chen Xiao and His Highness the Crown Prince have a good relationship in private, once encountering a danger that might threaten His Highness the Crown Prince's, the two of them would go all the way, even if that person was a friend of His Highness the Crown Prince, they would not show mercy.

The brothers Jiang Haichao and Jiang Haiyun were born to protect His Highness the Crown Prince.

Protecting the safety of the prince is their lifelong mission.

What a sensitive person Chen Xiao is, he can see the hostility and vigilance of the Jiang Haichao brothers.

I believe that as long as he makes a slight threat to Wei Qi at this time, the two of them will draw their swords to meet each other. Even if this is the county government, they will fight themselves to the death.

Chen Xiao suddenly raised his lips and smiled.

The atmosphere became heavy and depressing, and Mo Zhennan, a frail scholar, also noticed the unusual factors in the air.

He looked at Jiang Haichao and Jiang Haiyun who were on full alert, and then at Chen Xiao, who had tea and a livid face, fearing that the two of them would meet Chen Xiao with their swords drawn in the next second, he hurriedly ordered the servant girl to fetch a basin of water.

But Chen Xiao raised his hand to stop him, he slowly took out a handkerchief to wipe the tea on his face, Jun's face was calm, and for a while people couldn't understand his thoughts.

But Wei Qi still caught the mocking flash in his eyes.

Wei Qi's eyelids twitched, and he suddenly said in a deep voice, "Jiang Haichao! Jiang Haiyun!"

"exist!"

The two brothers said in unison.

"Get out!"

"But……"

"Back off!" Wei Qi emphasized again.

Jiang Haichao and Jiang Haiyun brothers subconsciously glanced at Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao wiped the water stains on his face with slow and elegant movements, and Jun had a smile that others could not understand.

His Royal Highness gave the order, Jiang Haichao Jiang Haiyun had to grit his teeth.

"Yes!"

Wei Qi is the crown prince, besides the emperor, he is the most honorable man in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Chen Xiao is just the son of the former military champion, the son of the late county magistrate, so he is naturally inferior to Wei Qi in terms of status One in ten thousand, but Wei Qi never thought of using these things to make Chen Xiao submit to himself.

Because he knew that Chen Xiao was different from ordinary courtiers.

He doesn't care about fame.

Power and money are dispensable to him.

He seems to do things as he pleases, but in fact he has his own way and beliefs in his heart.

No one can shake him at all.

He is brave and resourceful.In the first year of Jianyuan, there was a massacre in Xingzhou County, and Chen Liang became famous because of this case. What others don't know is that it was not Chen Liang, the magistrate of Xingzhou County, who actually solved the case, but his younger brother Chen Liang. Only 11-year-old son Chen Xiao.

Perhaps it was the darkness in the officialdom that made Chen Liang understand the truth of being big and attracting attention. Therefore, although Chen Xiao helped him solve many unsolved cases over the years, outsiders knew nothing about it.

However, Chen Liang's reputation grew day by day.

What followed was that some people admired Chen Liang, while others were jealous of Chen Liang; with the arrival of fame, Chen Liang's life path became more difficult, and his every move attracted more attention.

He tried his best to stay out of it, so that he would not be too much affected, and devoted more energy and effort to cultivating Chen Xiao.

Chen Liang succeeded.

Whether it is literary and moral attainments or martial arts attainments, Chen Xiao can be regarded as a leader in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even if he is the prince, he can't compare to Chen Xiao.

Perhaps it was his father's confession before his death, Chen Xiao has always kept a low profile.

Not to mention showing off one's strength in front of outsiders.

This kind of character who can govern the country with literature, be safe with martial arts, and be low-key is exactly the talent that the Great Zhou Dynasty urgently needs, and as a candidate for the future heir, he lacks such talents around him.

So Wei Qi not only highly valued Chen Xiao, but also appreciated his character.

Therefore, in front of Chen Xiao, Wei Qi never put on the prince's airs, and he never used the title of prince to suppress him. The only time Wei Qi said it jokingly was once or twice.

It's not because of this that he really wants to give Chen Xiao the title of prince.

If he really did this, he would have experienced the majesty of the prince and overcome the addiction of the prince, but he would also lose a talent because of it.

It is the misfortune of the country and the misfortune of the people.

This is not Wei Qi's wish.

Wei Qi's purpose is to let Chen Xiao use it for himself, so that he can enter the court as an official in the future, accompany him by his side, and become his right-hand man.

Therefore, he offered an olive branch to lure Chen Xiao to use his power to help him investigate the truth of Chen Liang's death, and he took this opportunity to keep Chen Xiao by his side.

This is a ploy that kills two birds with one stone.

The two take what they need and use each other.

But Chen Xiao could still find out the truth about Chen Liang's death without Wei Qi.

And this is just time.

But Wei Qi cannot do without Chen Xiao.

Since the establishment of the Great Zhou Dynasty, although the policy of recuperating with the people has been adopted in the past five years, internal and external troubles have always existed.

Inside, there are remnants of the previous dynasty that have not been cleaned up, and they are still dormant in the Zhou Dynasty like a cancer. They hide in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to try to deal a heavy blow to the Zhou Dynasty; When he was a general, he won a big battle with Beidi. Zahab, who was the Khan of Beidi at that time, was seriously injured in this war. Not long after, his wound was infected with tetanus and died.

Since then, Zuoxian King Haman succeeded his father and became the new Khan King of Beidi.

But this did not ease the relationship with Daliang of the previous dynasty, but became more tense. This tense relationship reached its peak when Emperor Zhou Gaozu overthrew Daliang and established the Great Zhou.

Haman still remembers his father's death, and has been looking for opportunities to avenge his father. They are like wolves on the prairie, they regard the Great Zhou Dynasty as their prey, and they are always watching, always looking for opportunities. Once they find the Great Zhou Dynasty If there is any weak point, these ferocious grassland overlords will attack in groups and annihilate the Great Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is internal and external troubles.

Naturally, Wei Qi didn't want to make a big deal out of such a trivial matter, and finally parted ways with Chen Xiao.

This is not something he wants to see.

Therefore, apologizing is also a matter of ease for him.

Chen Xiao wiped off the water stains on his face, looked at Wei Qi coolly, and snorted coldly, "Let's be more practical."

Wei Qi was taken aback for a moment, then he realized, he smiled and said: "Jiang Haichao, bring the money bag to the master."

Jiang Haichao brought over the money bag in a desperate manner.

"Is 100 taels enough?" Wei Qi asked with a smile.

"As expected of a businessman, I will give you 100 taels."

Wei Qi ignored his sarcasm and awkwardness.

Seeing him take the money, his face turned pale, knowing that he was not really angry because of Jiang Haichao and Jiang Haiyun's reaction, Wei Qi was relieved.

The atmosphere was good right now, so Wei Qi asked the original question again: "Lord Mo, do you have any personal friendship with Ah Heng's father?"

Mo Zhennan was taken aback for a moment, he hadn't recovered from the tense atmosphere just now, and looked dazed.

After he came back to his senses, he briefly told Wei Qi and Chen Xiao about his relationship with Chen Liang.

That was ten years ago.

Mo Zhennan went to Xingzhou County to mourn a dead friend. On the way back, because he was too sad, when passing a river, he accidentally slipped and fell into the water. Mo Zhennan couldn't swim, and his survival instinct made him slap the water randomly , but this didn't help at all, his body was sinking slowly, and his breathing became more and more painful. At that time, Chen Liang, who was passing by there, jumped into the water desperately to rescue him ashore, and sent someone to take him to the inn, and then Ask the doctor to see him.

At that time, Mo Zhennan didn't know that Chen Liang was the magistrate of Xingzhou County, nor did he know that he was the No. Only after people inquired did they know who the person who saved him was.

Mo Zhennan was very grateful, and hurriedly prepared a gift and went to the Chen Mansion to thank him for saving his life. Not only did Chen Liang not accept his gift, but when he left Xingzhou County, he even sent someone to see him off.

Since then, the two have become good friends. During this period, Mo Zhennan also visited Chen Liang's house many times, and this was the reason why Mo Zhennan and Chen Xiao met.

In mid-March of the fifth year of Jianyuan, when Mo Zhennan heard that Chen Liang had died in the line of duty, he was devastated. He immediately ordered his servants to prepare a car, and decided to meet his benefactor before he died.

However, as soon as he stepped into the carriage, the guards came in and reported that someone had fought to death, and asked him to go and uphold justice.

In desperation, Mo Zhennan had no choice but to send someone to Xingzhou County to deliver the elegiac couplet to mourn Chen Liang instead of himself. Considering the hardships of En Gong's wife and children in the future, Mo Zhennan asked someone to bring another 100 taels of silver.

Until now, Mo Zhennan still regrets that he did not go to mourn Chen Liang in person and did not see his benefactor for the last time.

Chen Xiao didn't know that there was such a past between his father and Mo County Magistrate. After listening to Mo Zhennan's narration, Chen Xiao was quiet for a long time.

Wei Qi also remained silent for a long time.

Mo Zhennan went on to talk about it, and later he received a letter from Gu Ting who was far away in the capital, entrusting him to take care of Zhang's mother and son.

Mo Zhennan was overjoyed when he learned that Engong's wife and children were moving to live in Anling County.

But at this time, another accident happened in Anling County, people disappeared one after another, and family members kept coming to the Yamen to beat drums and report the crime.

Mo Zhennan has been so busy these days with the disappearance case that he has no time or energy to go to Ping'an Village to visit Mrs. Zhang and Chen Xiao.

I thought I would visit after the case was over, but I didn't expect Engong's son to come by himself.

Like a kind father, Mo Zhennan asked Chen Xiao many questions.

For example, are you used to living in Ping'an Village?If you are not used to it, you can move to live with him at any time.

How are you getting along with the villagers?
He also told him that if there is any need, just send someone to tell him that whatever he can do, he will help to the end.

Mo Zhennan held Chen Xiao for a long while, and hurriedly ordered his servants to prepare a table of delicious dishes for Chen Xiao, and sent people to rush to Ping'an Village to pick up Mrs. Zhang, but Chen Xiao refused all of them.

"Master Mo's kindness, my mother and I appreciate it."

"But I came here today because I have something else to ask Mr. Mo about."

Seeing his serious expression, Mo Zhennan asked, "Why are you here?"

"The missing boy from Wanli Township."

Mo Zhennan's heart was shocked, and his face changed greatly: "Has this matter spread to Ping'an Village?"

Before Chen Xiao could answer, Mo Zhennan seemed to have expected it, and he muttered to himself in annoyance: "It will happen sooner or later, there are quite a few people who come and go to the town every day, although I blocked the news , but there is no impenetrable wall in the world.”

"Lord Mo, are all the rumors on the street true?" Wei Qi asked first.

Chen Xiao rubbed the cup wall unconsciously, but didn't interrupt.

Mo Zhennan looked at Chen Xiao, then at Wei Qi, waved his hand and said, "You all go down."

Immediately afterwards, the maids in the room took orders to withdraw one after another.

Chen Xiao and Wei Qi glanced at each other, faintly realizing that this matter might not be simple.

Mo Zhennan's face was full of sorrow, he sighed heavily, and said quietly after a long time: "The rumors on the street are half-truths and half-false."

Half-truth?

Mo Zhennan looked at Chen Xiao, then at Wei Qi, and said frowningly, "It's true, there is indeed a missing boy."

"False, it's not just boys who are missing."

　Today’s update is late~ but it’s two in one, it’s very thick——a long chapter

　　
　
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