Xie's mother looked at her son with a serious expression and was stunned for a moment. The face of the child she had seen in the horse farm during the day appeared in front of her. Suddenly, the doubts at that time seemed to have been confirmed, and the more she thought about it, the more she became, the more she felt.

She suddenly realized and slapped the edge of the bed.

"No wonder I felt familiar when I saw the child today, and it looked a little similar to your childhood! I thought it was a coincidence! So that's it! Why didn't you tell my mother earlier!"

She was extremely excited and climbed down from the bed.

"I just said, the child is not only handsome, but also well-behaved and sensible! It turns out that he is my grandson! Go quickly! Then bring my grandson here! It's good if I go back, take my grandson back together, so as to avoid causing trouble for you!"

My mother believed him and said the words, which was as expected, but it was a bit surprising that she said something similar to her childhood.

She must have had such an impression because she had a broken eye or took it for granted because of her own words.

Xie Changgeng didn't think much about it. Seeing that the old mother's attitude changed drastically, his tone also eased, and said, "Mom, I just explained that the situation was special. After the child was born, he was raised there. Although his son has become a military governor, it looks quite glorious on the surface, but inside and outside the court, I don't know how many eyes are staring at him. He can't make any mistakes. The son is not convenient to recognize the child now. He is still raising him with Mu for the time being in the name of his adopted son, which is better for his son."

Xie's mother just had the idea of ​​taking her grandson back to raise her, so she was dispelled.

She was extremely disappointed, but her son said so, and did not dare to ignore his son's future. She was stunned for a moment and said, "What if Mu resents me to me in the past and refuses to repay my grandson in the future?"

She grabbed her son's sleeve.

"Geng'er, when she comes back, you tell her to go and tell her not to remember the blame..."

She paused and murmured, "Forget it, you are a man's family, and my mother can't tell you to be humble in front of the woman. I told her myself! As long as she can raise my grandson for me and recognize my ancestors in the future, I will give up my old face, so I will give up my old face!"

Xie Changgeng's previous anger gradually dissipated. Seeing his mother like this, he knew that he was shocked by his previous actions. He sighed secretly, helped the person and sat back to the bed.

"Mom, just be sure about Mu and that child. Don't worry about this. My son knows what to do."

He pondered for a while and spoke.

"My son was a thief in his early years and had a lot of blood on his hands. Now that he has become an official, he is also indiscriminate in fighting and killing. He is often worried that the crime of killing will be too serious and will damage his blessings. If you listen to your son, when you go back this time, your son will send someone to you to donate a temple for you. If you have nothing to do at home, do more good deeds, worship Buddha and recite scriptures, and accumulate blessings and eliminate evil for your son."

"You raised the cat. You thought she was stupid and called her around and made her a slut. I asked her if she wanted to stay with the master. She said she wanted to follow her, but she didn't repay her for raising her. In the future, mom, you should be better to her and raise her as a daughter. She will serve you with all her heart. Don't be confused and blinded as before!"

Xie’s mother’s eyes slowly turned red. Her son said something, and she nodded.

"Mom remembers it. It's all my fault. It was not easy for you. Don't worry, I'm going back. When I go back, I will do more good deeds and recite scriptures for you to eliminate disasters!"

Since you have followed this path, how could you care about the so-called murder and commit sins? The law of the weak is originally the way of heaven.

The reason why Xie Changgeng said this was just because he wanted his mother to look for things after she went back and had a thought so that she would not do anything all day long and cause trouble like before.

Seeing his mother so moved, he knelt down upright and kowtowed, "My son is really unfilial. Thank you for your understanding. If your son is empty, he will go to see her."

Xie's mother hurriedly helped him up and whispered: "If you can bring your grandson back to see me together, your mother will be even happier."

Xie Changgeng paused.

"My son knows. Mom, please rest."

He served the old lady to fall asleep. Xie's mother sat on the bed, wanting to speak but stopping. Xie Changgeng asked her what was wrong.

Xie's mother hesitated and said, "Feng'er..."

She quickly glanced at her son and quickly changed her words.

"That Qi, although he did something wrong, he saved his mother in the past. After you left home, the Qi family took care of her. She will definitely change it. Geng'er, for your sake, forgive others when you have to. Don't make things too difficult for her..."

Xie Changgeng said: "Don't worry, mom. My son will treat her as his mother's savior and will not treat her badly."

The next day, the manager of the Jiedushi Mansion arranged the affairs at home and escorted the old lady and her group back as Xie Changgeng's arrangements.

Xie Changgeng went with him in person for a few days until he sent him out of Hexi. Before he turned around, he ordered the company to take charge. After he arrived, he would preside over Qi's marriage. Before he returned, he would arrange for trusted people to stay. If Qi and the old lady had frequent contacts again, he would inform himself in time.

The manager wrote down one by one, and after saying goodbye, he set out on his way.

Xie Changgeng watched the carriage and horses go away, immediately turned his head and rushed back to Guzang.

A few days ago, when Eunuch Yang, who was ordered by Empress Liu, arrived, he said that he had heard about the magnificent scenery in the west for a long time and took this opportunity to enjoy it. The governor was busy with his affairs and had a heavy responsibility and had no need to accompany him. He asked Xie Changgeng to take care of his own affairs and he walked around at will.

Xie Changgeng naturally knew it well.

Empress Liu, who was far away in Shangjing, sent her confidant here to patrol in the name of transferring tributes.

Originally, the court would send officials to the local area to inspect the people's situation and inspect the administration of officials. After Xie Changgeng came here to serve as the governor, the court had never sent a special person in the past few years.

This time, someone was sent, and all he needed to do was to act according to the words of Eunuch Yang. Therefore, in the past few days, he had not been with him, but only ordered the opening of various places, including the garrison and the barracks, allowing the eunuch to move around.

He rushed back to Guzang and was told that Eunuch Yang had returned and was resting in the inn.

Xie Changgeng hurried back to the mansion, changed his official uniform, and went to the inn to meet people without stopping. After some polite meeting, the eunuch said that he would set off to return to Beijing tomorrow.

That night, the Jiedushi's Mansion held a banquet and practiced it for Eunuch Yang and his party. The jade and gold drank, and the guests and hosts were all happy.

After the banquet, Xie Changgeng personally sent Eunuch Yang back to the inn to rest.

"I thanked the Queen Mother for his concern and sent the reward. Xie was extremely grateful. He was even more tired. Envoy Yang personally left Beijing and came here with great difficulty. He had never received any hospitality, so he wanted to go back to Beijing again. Xie was really sorry. Xie had prepared tributes, and when he was working hard, he sent it to the Queen Mother. Xie also prepared another gift and asked Envoy Yang to accept it with a smile."

Eunuch Yang laughed and said, "Why should the Jiedushi be polite to me? I have been serving the Empress Dowager in the palace for many years, and it is rare to come out. I will not hide it from the Jiedushi. I asked for this job myself. I have traveled around these days, and this trip is worth it."

He praised the scenery in the west and looked at Xie Changgeng, his eyes meaningful.

"When I walked around the day before yesterday, I heard that the Lord of the Manchu came to Hexi again not long ago. Tonight, I didn't see my wife appear. Could it be that she is not in the mansion?"

He whispered in a low voice, saying, "Judgesman, I said this only when I treat you as my own. You also know that if the Empress Dowager knows it, it is inevitable that she will have to ask a few questions."

Xie Changgeng explained the affairs of the natives. He said, "Thank you, Yang, for your kindness. Mu is now going to Tianshan to get medicine. To be honest, Yang, she was sent back to Changsha by me at the beginning of the year. This time I took it back to the country of Changsha. I took it again this time just for use. Shortly after she arrived, I submitted a memorial to the Empress Dowager to report the matter in detail. The Empress Dowager must have received the memorial at this moment."

He met Eunuch Yang and looked at him.

"Mu's knowledgeable medicine was a coincidence, and by chance, the doctor showed that he was better than the local natives. Xie took her here to use Mu's help me solve the affairs of the natives to help the court to equilibrium. After Yang's envoy came, he would bother Yang. After returning, he would reiterate the words to the Empress Dowager for Xie. Regarding Mu's envoy, Xie always kept in mind the empress dowager's advice and dared not be rebellious at all."

Eunuch Yang relieved his doubts and nodded and smiled, "I also thought why Mu's back here again. It turns out that there is such an inside story. People use their best, and the Jiedushi is smart! It's better to have a break. Don't worry, after I go back, I will explain it to the Empress Dowager."

The next day, Xie Changgeng sent off Eunuch Yang and his party again. On the way back, snow fell from the sky.

He went straight to the horse farm, took Xier back to the city, and returned to the Jiedushi's mansion. Before he could take a breath, he rode a fast horse and sent another message.

The old leader's injury relapsed and fell into a coma again, and his condition was critical.

Xie Changgeng immediately braved the heavy snow and rushed to Mahe Valley. After visiting him, he came back with great thoughts. That night, he came back from the study, tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep for a long time, so he simply put on a snow hat, rode his horse alone, and came to the west gate of the city, and climbed the city tower.

Outside the city, at the end of the road with eyes visible eyes, is a vast dark field. The north wind roars and snow flakes are like trunks.

In winter this year, the snow comes earlier than in previous years and is also stronger. According to previous years' experience, it is common for heavy snow to block mountains and congestion of roads.

On such a snowy night, there was no military situation. The soldiers didn't know why the governor came here late at night. When they saw him looking at the dark road that was heading west, his figure was frozen, and he didn't dare to ask questions. He just stood behind him and waited with his breath.

When Xie Changgeng returned to the Jiedushi's Mansion and passed by the door of Xier's house, hesitated for a while, held on to a candlelight, and gently pushed the door in.

The child was asleep in the bed.

His little face tilted over, pressing against the pillow with vertical bars.

Xie Changgeng looked for a moment and reached out his hand. When his hand touched the paper, the child woke up and saw him and called him "Mr. Xie".

Xie Changgeng picked up the paper.

Twenty-two vertical bars have been drawn on the paper.

"Sir, I will draw another one tomorrow!" Xier rubbed her eyes and said vaguely.

Xie Changgeng slowly put down the paper and said, "Xi'er, I'll pick up your mother so that she can come back soon, okay?"

Xier opened her eyes wide and crawled out of the quilt: "Okay! Lord Xie, go quickly!"

Xie Changgeng smiled slightly and touched his little head.

...

The long winter night finally gradually reached the fifth day of the day. The sky above my head was still pitch black and snow kept falling.

While the whole city was still immersed in the last sleep of this winter night, Xie Changgeng stepped on the creaking snow under his feet and walked out of the gate of the Jiedu Mansion.

Outside the door, the fire stick illuminated the snow. A group of people were ready to go with him and embarked on the road to the west.

Xie Changgeng gave the matter to Liu Guan and others who came to see him off. After giving the order, everyone said, "Be careful on the road. Go early and come back soon!"

Xie Changgeng tied a snow cloak, put on a snow hat, turned over a horse, and was about to lead someone on the way, suddenly, he heard a childish voice coming from behind: "Sir Xie!"

He turned his head.

Behind the gate, a small figure stood.

The child was dressed in a very thick manner, and he was round and chased him out. He stood behind the threshold, opened his eyes wide and looked at him without blinking.

The light of the fire stick was reflected in his eyes and was slightly beating.

His eyes were filled with a thirsty look, and he shouted: "Sir Xie, Xiao Ma and I drove away the wolf together!"

Xie Changgeng looked at the child for a moment, dismounted and walked towards him.

The child rushed out immediately, ran to him, raised his little face and looked at him.

Xie Changgeng took off his snow hat and pressed it on the little head, covering his entire little face tightly. Then he hugged him with one arm, put it on his back, shouted: "Let's go!"
Chapter completed!