My lady, I'm going to rebel.

"Mu Zheng."

Mrs. Lu coughed twice. "Why not just stay on the island? I was thinking of handing over the Lu Army to you. Rest and recuperate in peacetime, and face the enemy in battle."

Mu Zheng thought to himself that it was a good thing that he spoke up early, otherwise it would have been difficult to refuse.

"Aunt Lu, a true man has great ambitions. I've long wanted to visit the capital. As for the Lu family army, with Generals Zhang and Xie assisting you, there will be no problem."

"Mu Zheng, to be honest, we are both half-baked when it comes to leading troops in battle. Although we have only been together for a month, I see a lot of possibilities in you." Zhang Hao also wanted to persuade him.

"Eh." Mu Zheng shook his head. "It's quite good for the Lu family army to hide on this small island. As long as you temporarily close off all contact with the outside world, I believe the imperial court officials and soldiers won't be able to find this place for a while."

In fact, Mu Zheng had said this publicly more than once. The reason was simple: he hoped the Lu Family Army would cut off contact with the outside world. That way, when war broke out, no one would discover this fertile land, nor would this isolated and quiet place be disturbed.

"Yes! We know this." Mrs. Lu was about to say more, but Mu Zheng interrupted her: "Aunt Lu, I have something else to do in Chang'an."

Uh.

Regardless of whether it was true or false, seeing Mu Zheng's firm attitude, Lu and Zhang Hao didn't know what to say, and Xie Nong was even worse.

"Alright then." Finally, Mrs. Lu gave in. She had tried to recruit Mu Zheng twice, but both attempts failed. It seemed this man was truly not meant for the Lu Family Army. "Since you insist on leaving, we can't stop you. This way, the Lu Family Army will remain yours, and you can return and take over at any time."

Xie Nong's face changed slightly when he heard what Lu said. But Mu Zheng just smiled bitterly and agreed. It seemed that he couldn't get rid of this villain leader no matter what.

After coming out of Lu's place, Mu Zheng noticed Gong Wen who had been following him. Why was this kid so weird? He was usually chattering, but today he was so quiet.

"What are you thinking about?" Mu Zheng asked.

"Will you take me away?" Gong Wen looked at Mu Zheng.

……

Three days later, Mu Zheng left Kongtong Island.

Before leaving, he left a letter for Gong Wen. Gong Wen was about to open it, but Mu Zheng stopped him: "This is the code for wealth. Wait until spring comes and flowers bloom before opening it."

At the same time, many people came to say goodbye to Mu Zheng. He looked at these smiling faces and felt a little dazed for a moment. He didn't know whether he would see them again next time, nor did he know what their identities would be when they met again next time.

The boat that took Mu Zheng away was sent by Qi Yuxiu. Before going to Chang'an, he had to go to Xiangdao again.

After all, he can take nothing away from here, but the sniper team cannot give up.

Mu Zheng held Yunniang in one hand and the horse in the other, with Gong Wen following behind him, and appeared in front of Zheng Chao and others.

"While I'm away, the management of the horse farm will be handed over to you." Mu Zheng thought that the only person he trusted in Xiejiabao was Gong Wen. Of course, it wasn't that he didn't trust Zheng Chao and Liu Yu, but in comparison, he trusted Gong Wen more.

Therefore, he decided to hand over the horse farm, as well as the business he might get involved in in the future, to Gong Wen. Coincidentally, Gong Wen also liked it.

After all, Mu Zheng and the people from Xiejiabao still have a profit-sharing plan. If the two sides take different positions in the future, at least Gong Wen will help him fight for the rights and interests he deserves.

Mu Zheng was also sincere with Qi Yuxiu. He repeatedly told her to limit her contact with the outside world in the next few years. Of course, Qi Yuxiu didn't quite understand why Mu Zheng said that, but she still agreed.

"If, I mean if, if the world is not peaceful in the future and someone wants you to join, don't agree." Mu Zheng said.

"Hmm?" Qi Yuxiu frowned. She vaguely felt that Mu Zheng had some deep meaning in his words, but she didn't know what he wanted to express.

"What I mean is that I will become bigger and stronger in the future, and you can't follow others." Mu Zheng didn't know how to explain it, so he just said this.

Uh!

Qi Yuxiu's heart felt like it was hit hard by a hammer.

You can't follow others.

Is he making a promise to me?

Mu Zheng was still talking, but Qi Yuxiu could no longer hear him. Her head was buzzing, as if she had sunk into a quagmire and couldn't get out.

"Brother Mu!"

From a distance, I saw a figure running from the dock. It was Li Lian, and he seemed to have just got off the boat.

"How did you come?"

Mu Zheng greeted him. He was already very familiar with Li Lian. After all, this guy would come to Kongtong Island every few days.

"hey-hey!"

Li Lian smiled at Mu Zheng, but that smile looked unnatural.

"What's wrong? Are your eyelids twitching?" Mu Zheng was suspicious and was about to step forward when he saw Li Zhong walking out from behind him.

"Mu Zheng, long time no see!"

Li Zhong looked at Mu Zheng with a smile, but Mu Zheng felt creepy.

"Hey, Master Li, how are you doing lately?"

Mu Zheng's smile was also unnatural. After all, he had promised Li Zhong to protect his son's safety, but in the end he let Li Lian go back to Xiangdao alone to ask for help.

That's not all. Li Lian's pocket also contributed a lot to the construction of Kuishan Village. So, Li Zhong spent the price of 50 horses, and Li Lian spent countless money on delivering grain. In the end, the two masters hired a money-eating beast.

"I asked you to find the mastermind who wanted to harm my son. How's the investigation going?" Li Zhong spoke slowly, with a sense of oppression.

"This..." Mu Zheng really wanted to say, your eldest son has mastered martial arts without telling you, you don't have to worry about his safety at all, he kills people without blinking an eye.

Seeing Li Lian winking at him, Mu Zheng could only say guiltily, "It's Mu's fault for not doing his job well."

"Humph!" Li Zhong snorted heavily, "Is this how you people from Elephant Island cheat people out of money?"

This hat is well put on.

Li Lian quickly stepped forward and called out "Dad".

"Shut up!" Li Zhong glared at Li Lian. Li Lian shrank his neck and stepped back.

Mu Zheng wanted to laugh. He had to admit, this Li Lian was truly an Oscar-worthy actor in front of his father. Thinking back to when he was on the same road with him, he used to talk about hammers all the time, but now he was acting like a white rabbit.

Great tea!

"Then I wonder, Lord Li..." Mu Zheng didn't believe that Li Zhong would specifically talk to him about this matter. He guessed that the other party had another purpose.

"Help me do something!" Li Zhong said.

Mu Zheng subconsciously glanced at Li Lian, only to see him blinking at him. Mu Zheng smiled faintly, "Master Li, please speak."

Li Lian's face turned pale.

Mu Zheng had no choice but to pretend not to see it.

It’s not that I can’t understand your expression, but I will need your father’s help in the future.

Compared with the two, your dad is more important!

Li Zhong was very satisfied with Mu Zheng's tact. "I have someone on my boat. Send him back."

what?

Mu Zheng was a little dumbfounded. Is it that simple?

But looking at Li Lian's expression, it's obviously not that simple. It seems that this is probably another trap.

"I wonder who that person is?" Mu Zheng asked after looking at the ship.

"Young Master of the Lanling Han family, Han Zi!" Li Zhong said.