Chapter 147: Offending Madam
Liaodong County is close to the sea, and the Japanese on the islands at sea often killed fishermen and harmed the people. They were extremely cruel, and this had become a common occurrence in those years.
Huo Zhennan claimed that Yanhu had led his men to escape to those islands and went straight to kill them.
Ten thousand rockets were fired, and several nearby islands were engulfed in flames. The fire lasted for three days and three nights, and not a single Japanese escaped.
Yan Hu had already led his men to leave Liaodong and head south, stopping to set up camp at the border between Ningzhou and Pegu.
Kings value power over affection, and Huo Zhennan is also leaving a way out for himself.
When Huo Zhennan risked his life to save his brothers, Yan Hu swore:
Pledge allegiance until death.
This is the secret of the Huo family.
They are the real Huo family army and no longer pledge allegiance to the king.
Yan Meng, the son of Yan Hu, would visit the Marquis' Mansion once a year to talk with Huo Zhennan overnight before leaving.
Therefore, all four sons of the Huo family have seen him.
But except for the old lady, they didn't know Yan Meng's true identity.
It was not until something happened to the Huo family that the old lady sent someone to report the news.
But no one came.
At that time, she wondered if they had been exposed, and if the Marquis's Mansion was ransacked because the higher-ups had heard the news.
Now that Yan Meng is here, it means there are other reasons.
"I haven't seen anyone report the news. The roads are in turmoil right now. Something must have happened," Yan Meng reported.
"The news came from the teahouse first."
Tea is produced in the south, and the village’s main source of income is tea houses. Under the arrangement of the Marquis, more than 50 tea houses have been opened in Dongyang.
The message was sent by the shopkeeper of Jincheng.
As soon as he got the news, he and his father split up into two groups, one went to the capital to investigate, and the other went along the exile route to look for people.
"Madam, I'm really afraid that you have already..."
On the road, whenever he saw a dead person, he would go up to check, and if he saw a refugee, he would also ask questions.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. You've traveled over 6,000 miles to get here. You must have suffered a lot."
The old lady wanted to bandage his wound, but Yan Meng refused.
"Mistress..." He wanted to speak, but looked at Sang Ning with a wary look.
"I'm going out."
Sang Ning didn't want to come in at all, really didn't want to!
I don't want to hear any secrets.
Obviously, this is the Huo family's backup plan.
She didn't know why the old lady asked her to come in?
She is the head of the family, but she only cares about the daily necessities of life, eating and dressing. She doesn't understand other things and doesn't want to get involved.
However, his hand was held by Huo Changan.
The old lady's voice also rang out: "Yan Meng, meet the new mistress."
Yan Meng: “…”
"Madam, she is..." Yan Meng was so shocked that he almost jumped up.
"The Mo King's hairpin is in her hand."
The one holding the Mowang hairpin is the mistress of the Huo family army and has the same right to mobilize troops as the male master.
But she is Sang Xiuqi's daughter!
Could it be that the news was wrong, and it wasn't Sang Xiuqi who harmed the Marquis?
"What Mo Wang hairpin?" Sang Ning was puzzled.
"It's the hairpin that mother gave you. It's carved from Mowang Stone and is also a natural seal. You don't need to dip it in ink to make rubbings."
Huo Changan explained, "The Huo family army has now grown to 50,000 people. You can deploy them at any time."
Sanning: "..."
Sang Ning is the mistress, and the fourth young master is the master.
Yan Meng thought of this and immediately changed his address, asking anxiously, "Master, are you sure she's not threatening you..."
"Shut up! Do you think my mother and I are spineless people who are just trying to survive?
She is the mistress of the Huo family. Sang Xiuqi's affairs have nothing to do with her. I will only say this once, remember it!"
Yan Meng shut up immediately.
He knew that the old lady was sometimes too soft-hearted, but she always knew right from wrong when it came to major issues.
The Fourth Young Master has also changed a lot. Although he is sitting in a wheelchair, he is already quite dignified, calm and reserved. He is no longer the carefree and playful boy he used to be.
He had to trust and obey their decisions.
"Yes, Yan Meng understands."
He looked at Sang Ning and was about to call "Mistress" but was frightened by Sang Ning's actions.
"Is this the hairpin? I don't want it. I'll give it back to you."
Sang Ning took out the Mo Wang hairpin and handed it to Huo Changan without even looking at it.
But Huo Changan didn't answer.
She simply placed it on his legs.
The hairpin was smooth and slid down smoothly.
Yan Meng was so scared that he reached out to catch it.
Although this hairpin is hard and cannot be smashed or broken, it is a military token for mobilizing troops. How can it be thrown away like this?
Yan Meng took it in his hand, holding it in his hands, not knowing who to give it to.
The master's face looked very ugly.
The old lady also frowned.
"Ning'er, you are the head of the Huo family..."
"Mother, I'm not in charge of the household, but I'm not in power. The hairpin is too heavy, so you should keep it. You guys can chat, I'll go out first."
This was no joke. She didn't know how to deploy troops. If she had known the origin of the hairpin, she wouldn't have dared to accept it.
A wrong decision could be fatal!
Besides, Huo Changan didn't know who he would marry in the future, so how could she get involved in these matters!
Sang Ning really went out.
Yan Meng holds the hairpin...who is it for?
Military talisman!
Fifty thousand people!
Is there anyone who doesn’t care?
Who exactly is Sang Ning'er?
In the end, Huo Changan silently took the hairpin.
The old lady sighed and said, "She probably thinks the responsibility is too great. Go back and explain to her that this is just a talisman. She doesn't need to do anything with it. Just keep it as an ordinary hairpin for safekeeping."
Huo Changan nodded without any emotion and put it in his arms.
Then he asked Yan Meng, "How many people did you bring?"
"Over a thousand people, all disguised as refugees outside the city. My Lord, what are our plans now?"
"My body still needs some time to recuperate, so I can't leave Liangzhou for the time being. There are a few things you need to do first.
Send a message to your father, asking him to search for the bodies of my brothers...
Ask him to contact the Hua family and enter the palace to investigate the emperor, the prince... and find out the reason why the marquis was murdered.
Send people to the northern border to investigate the full circumstances of the Yeshui Battle.
There is a mountain forest running east-west in Qinyuan territory, with a village hidden inside. Settle them there... There is sulfur oil in the river, have people mine it and equip them with weapons as soon as possible..."
Yan Meng had unknowingly tensed his entire body, holding his breath, and memorizing every word.
After giving the instructions one by one, Huo Changan thought for a while, and finally said: "Check the Mu family to see if there is anyone named Mu Yang, and bring him to Liangzhou for me!"
"Is it your friend or..."
Yan Meng couldn't figure out the meaning behind Huo Changan's calm tone, so he didn't know whether to kidnap him or invite him in?
"He's my enemy!"
Yan Meng's eyes suddenly showed a fierce light.
"Understood, Master!"
Now that everything has been explained, his mistakes must also be accounted for.
A true man, dare to take action!
Yan Meng took out a dagger, raised his hands, and knelt down.
"I have offended the lady, please punish me, my lord."
Huo Changan was confused at first, but then he understood.
But he didn't know how to deal with this matter. If Yan Meng had touched Sang Ning, he would have stabbed him with a knife.
But Mo Cuiyu...he didn't feel any pain either.
But he was blocking it for Ning'er.
"I don't care. Go and apologize for your crime! Accept whatever happens to you."
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