My Lord, the princess doesn't want you anymore.

Li Mo was stunned: Leave?

When he heard the word "leave", a woman immediately appeared in his mind, a woman with a broken window stuck on her butt.

Yes, maybe it's time to leave.

Leave temporarily.

Du Zheng's eyes suddenly turned red, "I want to ask you for another favor now... I'm afraid this will be the last time I ask you for it."

"Brother, please tell me. Apart from joining the Tiegu Gang, I will agree to anything you ask me to do!" Li Mo's extremely handsome face was moved. "Even if I die for you, I won't frown."

Du Zheng picked up the wine bowl and clinked it with Li Mo. "I know you will agree... You know, someone like me doesn't deserve to have a son. Because my family is my biggest weakness."

"But I know that my eldest brother has a son." Li Mo said.

Du Zheng showed a rare tenderness on his face. "Yes, you are the only one who knows that I have a son and where he is. I don't even dare to give him the last name Du, I can only call him Xiao Sheng. He is only eight years old this year, can you take him with you when you leave? I beg you to protect him for the rest of your life..."

"Okay!" Li Mo agreed without thinking, "As long as I am still alive, I will protect him like my own child. Don't worry, big brother, I will train him well, and when he grows up, he will definitely become the new leader of the Tiegu Gang!"

Du Zheng looked at Li Mo in surprise, "You, know everything?"

Li Mo shook his head. "I don't know anything. If you don't want to tell me, you don't have to tell me."

Du Zheng sighed, "You are right. You have reminded me not to be too greedy. But now it is too late."

Li Mo listened quietly and asked nothing.

If Du Zheng wanted to tell him, he would tell him himself.

Li Mo licked the wine stains at the corners of his lips, "I know that Big Brother cares about two things the most right now, one is the future of the Tiegu Gang, and the other is Xiao Sheng. Since Big Brother entrusted Xiao Sheng to me, he must have encountered some difficult problems. And Big Brother asked me to take him away because he didn't want me to get involved and wanted me to stay alive. Only if I'm alive can I protect him, so I'll listen to Big Brother. If there's anything else you need me for, just let me know."

"You are the only one who understands me! As long as you are here, Xiao Sheng will be safe, and I will feel at ease. So, you have to go, and take him as far as possible." Du Zheng smiled bitterly, "I have been struggling in the martial arts world for so many years, but I didn't expect that the only person I can trust with confidence is you. However, you alone are better than hundreds or thousands of people."

Li Mo's expression was rarely sad. He moved his lips and wanted to say something, but finally stopped himself.

Du Zheng smiled, a very relaxed smile.

As long as his son was safe, he had nothing to worry about.

There was something he had been thinking about and planning for a long time, and he had to do it, and do it quickly.

Even if he had to risk his life, even if it could only hurt the enemy a little, he would accept it.

It's just death anyway.

If you have to die, you have to die gloriously.

He finally said, "Tell Xiaosheng not to be as greedy as his father... If he is not the right material, don't force him. As long as it is the person you choose, I will be at ease no matter who is in charge of the Iron Bone Gang... In fact, as long as he grows up safely, gets married and has children, I will be satisfied. Compared with his safety, it doesn't seem to matter whether the Iron Bone Gang exists or not."

It was already late at night when Li Mo came out of the Tiegu Gang headquarters.

He let out a long sigh.

He always behaves in a flamboyant, evil and wild manner, and rarely feels sad like this.

Du Zheng finally let it go.

This made Li Mo feel relieved again.

But, maybe it's too late.

But, that was the path Du Zheng chose himself.

He couldn't control his friends' thoughts and could only do the best he could when his friends needed him.

***

When Mei Xueer returned to the prime minister's residence with a burp, it was already dark.

Just as Nanxing was asked to deliver the pig intestines and pig heads sent by Shi Laosan to the kitchen, Mei Jiayun came and said, "You were not here this afternoon, so the emperor sent someone to tell you to come to the palace tomorrow afternoon and directly attend the palace banquet in the evening."

Oh, is the old emperor addicted to letting her treat illnesses?

Should we hand over the entire Imperial Hospital to her?

The next morning, Mei Xueer got up and began to get herself ready. Since she was going to attend a palace banquet, there were certain things to pay attention to, such as what clothes to wear, what jewelry to put on, and what kind of makeup to put on.

She felt tired just thinking about it, which was one of the reasons why she didn't like such occasions.

Fortunately, for Mei Qianyue, these things are nothing.

Finally, the two of them chose a light lake green dress. This color was both elegant and would not offend the nobles and ladies in the palace.

She also selected a pair of pearl earrings and a pair of jade bracelets from the boxes.

Mei Xueer thought for a moment, then put the earrings in her hand, along with the pair of bracelets, into the box, "This box is full of fancy things, it's too ostentatious. Let's change them to ordinary ones."

Mei Qianyue agreed. Finally, Mei Xueer turned around in front of the mirror several times to make sure there was nothing wrong before leaving. "I'll wait for you in the palace."

Mei Qianyue nodded. She was going to attend the palace banquet today as the future princess of Prince Xiao. Her heart was pounding at the thought of sitting with the man she loved.

Although Cui Hongxiao initially rejected his father's marriage proposal, his objection was ineffective. Today, he sent someone to inform her early that he would come to pick up Mei Qianyue to enter the palace later.

Mei Xueer got into the carriage, and Wen Bing raised a small whip and drove towards the palace with a "click-click" sound.

Arriving at the palace gate, Wen Bing jumped off the carriage and said, "Master, we cannot go in. We can only wait here. The people in the palace are treacherous. You must be on guard at all times. Don't take anything you are not sure of. Don't go to places with few people. Nanxing, no matter what happens, you must not leave the princess..."

Mei Xueer felt that Wen Bing was possessed by Wen Yi, but Wen Bing meant well, so she didn't interrupt him and listened patiently.

After finally listening to the instructions of the "old nanny" Wen Bing, Mei Xueer said, "Go check out that pig intestine restaurant and their owner, the one named Qiu Shang." Only then did she step into the palace gate with the help of Nanxing.

The master and servant chatted as they walked: "Nanxing, what do you think of Wen Bing?"

Nan Xing curled her lips, "You're talking about that idiot!"

"In fact, he is not stupid at all, he just looks stupid on the surface. He is actually very considerate and a warm man who knows how to take care of others."

"Miss, why are you saying so many nice things about him for no reason?"

Mei Xueer covered her mouth and smiled, "What I mean is, if anyone can marry him, they will definitely be happy."

"Miss, you want to be a matchmaker for Bingzi?" Nanxing suddenly became excited. "Which girl do you like? Tell me. I can also help you make a decision."

"I haven't decided yet. But I have to find a kind girl who can take care of the housework to be worthy of him." Mei Xueer looked at Nanxing with a smile, "I plan to help Bingzi find a wife according to your standards."

Nan Xing burst out laughing, "Are you comparing yourself to my standards? Miss, I'm not as good as you say."

"I think you're good..."

Nanxing said happily: "Well, since the young lady thinks so, I will help Bingzi find one according to my standards."

Looking at Nan Xing's heartless look, Mei Xueer shook her head and smiled bitterly.

"In fact, among the five of them, the one who is most anxious to get married is Xiao Wu." Nan Xing said, "Xiao Wu likes money. She said she wants to save money, a lot of money. But I know that she doesn't really like money. She just wants to save more money to get married."

"His family has only one son for four generations, so it's normal for him to be anxious. It seems that I have to help him find one too."

"Are you also comparing it to my standards?" Nanxing joked.

Mei Xueer laughed so hard that she couldn't even stand up straight. "No, someone like you is only suitable for Bingzi. Not for Xiaowu."

"Really?" Nan Xing looked confused. She really didn't understand why she was only suitable for Wen Bing, but the lady didn't say anything more and she didn't want to keep asking, otherwise she would seem stupid.

The young eunuch took Mei Xueer and Nan Xing directly to the gate of a palace.

Mei Xueer looked up and saw the words "Anyuyuan" hanging on the palace door.

Live in peace in a corner?

Mei Xueer had no idea what the emperor was up to, nor did she know who lived in the palace.

She was not worried that the emperor would harm her, because the emperor's illness depended on her, so she just followed the eunuch in.

The palace door closed gently behind him.

The yard is quite small, and the furnishings are simple, even a little shabby, but it is kept clean.

Could it be that an unfavored concubine lives here, trying to make a living in peace and contentment?

Just as I was thinking about it, a lady with a gentle and amiable face came up to me.

She is Concubine Shu, the biological mother of Prince Yan.

The Concubine Shu actually lives in such a courtyard?

Last time, at the chrysanthemum viewing banquet at Prince Yan's Mansion, Mei Xueer had met Concubine Shu and had a good impression of her.

But she wouldn't be so stupid as to open up to someone just because she met him once and thought he was a good person.

"The last time we met, Miss Mei was still the Princess of Jing..." Concubine Shu sighed, and soon stopped talking, "Look at my mouth, why am I saying this."

Mei Xueer smiled at her, "No problem."

Concubine Shu stepped forward and took her hand. "Miss Mei is a capable woman. She can live well without relying on men. In fact, I envy you."

Concubine Shu was not being hypocritical. Once she entered the deep palace, she would become a puppet in the hands of the emperor, and she would have to be careful with her every word and action. How could she live out her true self?

It’s better for someone like Concubine Shu who has given birth to an adult prince.

If one does not have children and is not favored, he or she will be walking on thin ice at all times and may become cannon fodder if he or she is not careful.

And those who are favored and give birth to princes are also walking on the edge of a knife at any time.

Although Concubine Shu looks gentle, she must have some skills, otherwise she and Prince Yan would not have been able to live to this day.

"I don't live here. The emperor asked me to wait for you here. I want you to help treat a patient."

Mei Xueer: "... Could it be, the Eighth Prince?"