SFS Chapter 184 So, are you planning to just leave without saying goodbye?
Chapter 184 So, are you planning to just leave without saying goodbye?
General's Mansion.
After Xiao Mu returned to his mansion from the palace, his face looked solemn.
Mo Feng and Mo Yu saw that their master looked unhappy, they looked at each other and wondered in their hearts what had happened.
"Mo Feng, pack up tonight, we are going back to the northwest tomorrow."
Xiao Mu gave the order as soon as he entered the study.
Return to the Northwest?
Mo Feng was shocked. Could it be that those Rongdi thieves were not behaving honestly again?
"General, is there trouble in the northwest?"
Xiao Mu nodded slightly, sat on the chair behind the desk, and tapped the table lightly with his hands.
"Hu Yan is about to die, Langchuan is ambitious and wants to take this opportunity to invade the border of our Great Wei. Your Majesty ordered me to secretly return to the northwest and set up an ambush. I must eliminate Langchuan when he ascends the throne to prevent future troubles."
Mo Yu frowned.
"General, this Langchuan is very cunning. It may not be easy to ambush and kill him."
Xiao Mu said in a deep voice,
"Because of this, this operation must be extremely secret. Mo Yu, go and make some arrangements and select ten of the most elite, loyal and reliable secret guards to accompany me. We should not attract attention when we leave the capital this time. The others should stay in the capital for the time being to avoid being discovered."
"Yes, General."
Mo Yu took the order and left.
After Mo Yu left, Mo Feng stepped forward, ready to take action.
"General, I will pack my things right away."
Xiao Mu looked at Mo Feng with anticipation and knew that he was looking forward to returning to the northwest as soon as possible to fight the enemy.
However, now, he must keep the person he trusts most in the capital.
"Mo Feng, you stay in the capital. If you have any questions, send me a message at any time."
"what?"
Mo Feng was dumbfounded. What was going on?
He looked at Xiao Mu in disbelief and said anxiously,
"General, why do you want me to stay in the capital? I have followed you for many years and have never left your side. How can I not be by your side when I return to the northwest this time?"
Xiao Mu stood up, walked to Mo Feng, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly,
"Mo Feng, I know you want to go back to the northwest with me to kill the enemy, but this operation is extremely special. I need you to stay in the capital. You are thoughtful and I will feel more at ease with you here."
Mo Feng looked unconvinced, but he also knew that the general must have other arrangements for him if he kept him.
But, but, why can’t Mo Yu stay in Beijing?
Xiao Mu continued,
"This time when I leave the capital, we have to create the illusion that I am still in the capital. You are my confidant, and your activities in the palace can make outsiders think that I am still in the capital. You must handle the affairs of the palace as usual. If court officials or other people come to visit, you must deal with them tactfully and not let them know that I have left. His Majesty will also make arrangements in advance. Don't think that the capital is easier than the battlefield."
Mo Feng frowned and said seriously,
"General, how difficult is that? I can let other people do these things. I still want to go to the northwest with you."
Xiao Mu shook his head and said solemnly,
"The capital seems calm, but undercurrents are surging. I'm not in the capital, so I can't know many things in time. We have spies planted in Rongdi, how do you know if Rongdi has arranged spies in the capital of Wei?"
His eyes were sharp and deep, as if he saw through everything.
Mo Feng was stunned. He had never thought that the Rongdi people far away in the northwest would plant spies in the capital.
He frowned and fell into deep thought. Yes, the Rongdi people had strong facial features, which was obviously different from the people of Wei.
But if he grew up in the Wei Dynasty, it might not be impossible to hide it for a long time.
Seeing that he understood what he meant, Xiao Mu continued,
"Now, Hu Yan is about to die, and the balance between Rongdi will be broken. Langchuan must have been looking forward to this day for a long time. No one can guarantee that there are no officials in the capital who have been bribed by Rongdi. If there really is a traitor, then I and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the northwest will all be in danger, so you must stay in the capital."
His voice was deep and powerful.
Mo Feng nodded, as if he had been somewhat dissatisfied with being kept in the capital.
At this point, all that's left is a heart full of ambition.
So, Mo Feng took a deep breath and answered firmly,
"Okay! I am willing to stay in the capital and guard the rear for the general. Please rest assured, I will definitely live up to your trust."
Xiao Mu nodded with satisfaction and patted Mo Feng on the shoulder.
"I believe you!"
At this time, Mo Yu brought ten selected secret guards to the outside of the study.
"General, we have been brought here."
Xiao Mu let them in, looked at the ten dark guards with agile figures and sharp eyes, and nodded with satisfaction.
"This trip to the northwest is full of dangers and hardships. Our goal is to eliminate Langchuan and defend the border of Wei. We cannot afford to fail in this operation."
The ten secret guards responded in unison.
"Yes, General! I am willing to serve you until my death!"
Xiao Mu continued,
"You should get a good rest tonight. We will set out on time at noon tomorrow morning. Mo Yu, go and prepare the necessary supplies and disguises. We need to disguise ourselves as ordinary business travelers to avoid attracting attention."
"Yes, General."
Mo Yu took the order and left again.
Seeing this, Mo Feng knew that it was useless to try his best, so he could only say to Xiao Mu seriously,
"General, you must be careful in the northwest. I will keep an eye on it in the capital, and if anything happens, I will notify you immediately."
Xiao Mu nodded.
That night, the atmosphere in the general's mansion was solemn.
Xiao Mu was in the study room, studying the maps and intelligence of the northwest again.
Mo Feng watched from the side and saw that it was already three o'clock in the morning and the general still showed no intention of getting up.
He hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke.
He walked to Xiao Mu,
"General, you are leaving Beijing tomorrow. Do you want to go to the Liu Mansion tonight? Madam Liu..."
Xiao Mu's hand paused on the map, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment, then slowly said,
"Go down!"
Mo Feng frowned slightly, feeling a little worried. The general had finally found a sweetheart, but why did he seem to be getting colder and colder towards Madam Liu in recent days?
He is the closest person to the general, so how could he let the general regret it in the future?
"But General, you went to the northwest in a hurry, and Madam Liu was completely unaware of it. If she knew about this in the future, I'm afraid she would be unhappy..."
Xiao Mu stood up, walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and sighed.
These days, he has been struggling with how to deal with this relationship.
He was not completely unaware of Su Jinge's sudden popularity.
He had long known that Yunniang was a capable person.
That day, the future she blurted out did stir up waves in his heart and gave him hope for it.
However, the dream about Murong Jin and Xiao Xiao was like a thorn in his heart.
He is not afraid of death. If he were afraid of death, he would not have fought on the battlefield for so many years.
But he was afraid. He was afraid that because of him, Yunniang would fall into another situation.
"What's the use of saying it? I'm going to the northwest, and I don't know whether I will live or die. If something happens to me, what can I promise her?"
After Xiao Mu finished speaking, there was a long silence in the study.
......
"So, you're just going to leave without saying goodbye?"
A clear and pleasant voice came slowly.