Chapter 229 The ground is wet.

The mourning hall has been set up in the front hall. Due to the large number of coffins, the three junior coffins had to be placed in front of the courtyard. Only those of Duke Meng Guo and General Right were placed in the hall.

White curtains are hung around the coffins, and the same incense table is placed in front of each coffin for mourners to place incense.

Meng Helan, as the only male in the Meng family, knelt aside to thank him.

The coffins of the five people in the Meng Mansion have been seen since morning. Before the Meng Mansion could send out the funeral documents, many people came to express their condolences.

Meng Helan was wearing filial piety to greet him. The acquaintances paid their respects one by one and patted him on the shoulder: "My condolences." After

Su Mingjue stayed in the back room for a while, he walked to the front hall, wondering if he could also Pay homage.

However, before he could get close, a man in silver-white armor broke in with dozens of people from outside. With sharp eyes and a ferocious face, he ordered: "Surround this place for me, and don't even want a fly." Let it go ."

The people who came to express their condolences recognized this person and advised him, "Even if you have a grudge against the Meng family, you shouldn't bother me when the Meng family is holding a funeral!"

Hearing the words, the man echoed: "That's right, the dead man is the most powerful, and he will rush in whenever he wants. He is indeed a common man, with no etiquette at all!" The

man named Xia Duling snorted coldly when he heard the words, and squinted his eyes to look at the two people who had just spoken. People, "Master Zhang and Master Song seem to be the remnants of the Meng family!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions suddenly changed, and the provocative words made Meng Helan stand up, walked to the man and pulled his collar, frowning fiercely Looking at him sternly: "What are you talking about?"

Xia Duling pushed him away, looked around, bowed his hands to the right: "According to the emperor's instructions, Meng Wenguang intended to rebel in front of Helan Mountain, and was ordered to capture the remaining members of the Meng family. Meng Wenguang All three hundred and sixty members of the family will be imprisoned in the prison and executed on a daily basis. Anyone who disobeys will be executed on the spot!"

After saying this, the leader of Xia Du swept away the two people who had just spoken for the Meng family: "Master Zhang Do you have any objections to Mr. Song?"

Hearing this, the two adults shook their heads and then resigned.

The other people who came to express their condolences were silent when they saw this situation, and then they all ran out of the house to protect themselves.

When Mrs. Meng heard this, her face was calm. She stood up and looked at the visitor and said: "Is there any handwriting to tell me that the Meng family is loyal and dedicated to the country, and it is impossible to rebel."

The leader of Xiadu laughed and said, "The Holy Spirit has spoken , Old Madam, you should go underground and talk to Thief Meng!"

After saying that, he waved his hand outward: "Take them all into custody, no one will be left behind."

Suddenly the sound of beating, smashing, and looting came, and Meng Helan wanted to fight. Mrs. Meng shook her head and stopped her.

Not long after, the Meng family was tied up with shackles on their hands.

Su Mingjue stood aside and was startled when he heard this. He saw the Xia Du leader looking around, and expected that he was looking for someone this time.

He turned back and ran in an instant. As soon as he entered the corridor, he bumped into Azhong. He looked nervous. When he saw Su Mingjue, he glanced around and whispered: "Young master originally told me, but this time I'm afraid it's too late. "Master, there is a secret passage hidden in the inner courtyard that leads all the way to the river outside the city. I would like to ask Master Su to find the soldiers to lead them in. The secret passage is..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard With heavy footsteps, he pushed Su Mingjue back towards the pillar, and then exposed his body.

When the soldier saw that it was the servant of the Meng family, he grabbed him fiercely and said, "Be honest."

Su Mingjue hid behind a pillar for a while. When he saw the two walking away, he ran to the backyard.

There were a lot of soldiers who came to see the mourners, and the only one who could accommodate so many people in a short period of time was the Wanhei side.

He followed the road and looked inside according to the layout of a wealthy family. The person who had come to deliver the coffin heard the noise and came out.

When the general saw that the Meng family was being bullied, he drew his sword and was about to take action when Su Mingjue stopped him: "I can't help it. The general confirmed that the Meng family was rebelling like this."

The man looked at the angry-looking man and stopped. "Who are you?"

The situation was urgent. Su Mingjue said briefly: "I am Meng Helan's friend Su Mingjue. The situation is serious. The general should stay away for now. The Xia Du leader is searching everywhere. I am afraid he is looking for you. Please bring someone to follow me. "Escape in secret."

Years of marching and fighting have already trained him to be wary. Hearing this, he put a knife to Su Mingjue's neck and said, "How can I trust you?"

Su Mingjue remembered what Meng Helan had told him before about his father and brother. Regarding correspondence, he said: "Meng Helan recently developed a tiger-wing bow. He once drew detailed drawings and sent them to Helan Mountain."

The imperial court prohibited the private research and development of weapons. The only people who could inform others of such important matters, apart from relatives, could only be trusted. people.

Seeing that Su Mingjue spoke clearly and had clear eyes, the general put down the knife he held in his hand, "I believe you, where are you going?"

Su Mingjue led the people and walked quickly to Meng Helan's yard. Meng's house was large, and it would take a while. It is difficult for people who are not familiar with the road to reach the backyard, which gives Su Mingjue time.

A group of people walked to the Moon Gate. Before entering, Su Mingjue looked at the leader and said, "Please take off your boots and wipe off your footprints."

The leader nodded and said behind, "Take off your boots and carry them with both hands. Give me the dirty feet." Wipe it with your clothes until there are no footprints on the ground. "

This group of people came in from outside the city, and their boots must be stained with mud. If they want to find those people, they can only leave no trace.

Entering the house, Su Mingjue glanced around, and finally stopped at the big bow hanging on the wall. Meng Helan once said that he didn't like bows that were out of hand, but now there was one on the wall.

Su Mingjue was smart for a moment, raised his hand and rotated it, a secret door opened from under the desk, Su Mingjue greeted people to go in, and explained: "Follow the tunnel all the way west to the Liuhe River outside the city, the general can leave here. The

general clasped his hands and bowed, "Thank you for saving your life, sir. If you need help, you can come to me at the Liuhe River."

Su Mingjue was stunned when he heard this: "General, won't you leave?"

The general shook his head, "This is not the current situation." I can leave if I say so."

Su Mingjue realized immediately that this rebellion was probably an attempt to incriminate others, and the people who were bringing the coffins back were rare insiders, and those people would not let them go back safely.

Su Mingjue nodded and said, "I will remember it. General, please wait where you are until the matter is settled."

After saying that, Su Mingjue turned around and straightened the mechanism again.

After paying attention to the ground to make sure there were no flaws, he walked out of the courtyard.

Just as he was about to walk to the back door, Mu Li came to greet him from the front. Su Mingjue saw him and said, "Why are you here?"

Mu Li looked at his whole body and said, "I saw a swarm of people who came to express condolences running outside the house in the distance. , and guessed that something happened inside."

After seeing that Su Mingjue was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief, "It's okay, young master."

Su Mingjue looked at him, held his hand and said, "There is something I need you to do."

Mu Li looked at it. To him, Su Mingjue whispered a few words in his ear.