Southern Ming Rebel Army

Chapter 160 Gu Meng

Jiangning City, Yuhuchun.

The original teahouse had no name, or it was not that it had no name, it was just called Teahouse. Meng Bian went in and out, and every time he saw the sign, he felt that none of his men knew how to name the place. Then Liu Guquan was like a fool. Which teahouse should be called Teahouse? Isn't the name Yuhuchun so elegant, it looks classy at first glance.

At this time, Meng Bian was sitting opposite Gu Qingmei, who was sitting gracefully in front of the tea table. She poured boiling hot water into the pot, and the tea leaves rolled in the water, emitting a faint fragrance. Then, she poured the tea from the teapot into the exquisite teacup, and the whole process was pleasing to the eye.

Gu Qingmei elegantly observed the tea leaves unfolding in the water, feeling the fragrance of the tea. When the cup was full, she gently handed it to Meng Bian, smiling and motioning him to taste it.

Meng Bian was stunned. He took the teacup, took a sip, smacked his lips, and then drank it all in one gulp like a cow.

Gu Qingmei raised her eyebrows and said angrily: "A cow chewing a peony"

Meng Bian smiled brightly and said, "This tea is meant to be drunk. Look how much effort you put into it."

Seeing that Gu Qingmei didn't speak, Meng Bian was silent for a moment and then said, "Miss Gu, I'm going back to Suzhou first. What about you? Do you want to stay in Jiangning or come back with me?"

"Go back to Suzhou?" Gu Qingmei asked in surprise.

"Well, the deployment in Jiangning has been roughly completed. I want to go back and see the young master," Meng Bian nodded and said.

"I'm not going back to Suzhou. I've already contacted many sisters. If I leave, it will be troublesome to pass on the message." Gu Qingmei shook her head and said, "Besides, what status do I have to go back with the honorable commander?"

Meng Bian opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but then stopped. Seeing this, Gu Qingmei showed a trace of sadness between her brows, but she quickly concealed it.

There was a bit of silence between the two of them for a moment. Meng Bian said in a humming voice: "Didn't you say she was my wife?"

During the time of spying in Jiangning City, Meng Bian and Gu Qingmei have been fighting side by side and running around. In this process, Meng Bian gradually got to know Gu Qingmei better. She not only has extraordinary wisdom and courage, but also her firm belief and dedication to the country, which makes Meng Bian admire her.

As time went by, Meng Bian began to realize that he had a special feeling for Gu Qingmei. Whenever he saw her resolute and beautiful face, Meng Bian would feel an indescribable urge in his heart, wanting to get closer to her, maybe this was love.

Gu Qingmei shook her head and said, "That was just an excuse for the outside world."

"It doesn't have to be an excuse," Meng Bian quickly took over the conversation.

"What?" Gu Qingmei didn't expect Meng Bian to speak so bluntly.

Meng Bian repeated it again, looking at Gu Qingmei steadily.

This made Gu Qingmei blush a little. After a while, she slowly said: "Master Meng, you are the governor's confidant, and you will definitely have a bright future. I am a humble woman who has been in the dust since childhood. I must not tarnish your reputation."

"I don't care," Meng Bian said seriously.

"I care, I can't let anyone laugh at you"

"I can ask the governor to witness my wedding. No one dares to laugh. Whoever dares to make fun of me or say something behind my back, I will kill him." Meng Bian stretched out his hand and held Gu Qingmei's hand tightly.

Gu Qingmei wanted to break free, but Meng Bian held her tightly, and she couldn't break free. At this moment, Chen Ao's voice came from outside the door: "Master..."

Meng Bian then let go of his hand, and Gu Qingmei quickly pulled her hand out, but her heart was still beating so fast.

"Come in," Meng Bian said in a deep voice.

Chen Ao pushed open the door, glanced at Gu Qingmei and Meng Bian, then quickly lowered his head and said, "Mr. Meicun is here."

"Okay, I'll be there right away," Meng Bian said, turning his head. The moment he left the room, Meng Bian stopped and said to the beauty behind him in a domineering manner, "Come back with me." Then he went downstairs without looking back.

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"Mr. Meng," Wu Weiye said to Meng Bian with a smile. He already knew that this man was not Zhang An, but his surname was Meng. However, he didn't know his specific name.

"Mr. Meicun," Meng Bian bowed, and saw Wu Weiye sitting in front of the tea table with Chang Yuanding sitting on his right. As soon as Chang Yuanding saw Meng Bian, he stood up.

Meng Bian waved his hand to signal him to sit down, and then said, "Sir, do you have something important to do here today?"

"Alas, I feel unworthy of Master Meng's trust. When it comes to confidential matters, Hong Chengchou cannot leave them to other people. I am really powerless," Wu Weiye said with some annoyance.

Meng Bian also felt that Wu Weiye had wasted such a great reputation. With so many scholars in the Fushe Society, the news that had been received recently was about to be made public. However, although Meng Bian thought so, he still spoke to comfort him, "Sir, please don't be like this. There is no need to deliberately investigate confidential matters. You can pay more attention to the situation in various parts of the country, such as what policies are in Beijing, or what unusual movements are in the north and south. You don't need to deliberately investigate in Hong Chengchou's mansion."

Wu Weiye nodded when he heard this, and the annoyance on his face faded a little. The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Wu Weiye took out a ticket and half a copper coin from his pocket, and said to Meng Bian: "Mr. Meng, this is Hongyuan Ticket Office, and this is a token of trust. This ticket can be exchanged for 30,000 taels of silver. This is a gift from me and some friends."

Meng Bian took it and looked at it, then said seriously: "Mr. Dayi"

"Thirty thousand taels may be a huge fortune for an individual, but for the Grand Commander, it is just a drop in the bucket. Mr. Meng, I will also pay attention to the news from various places, but I will continue to raise funds. I believe that this money can definitely help the Grand Commander. Even if it can only help a little bit, I will do my best to do it." After handing over the ticket, Wu Weiye smiled and said to Meng Bian.

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Suzhou City.

"Governor, the old lady sent someone over," Yu An said in Meng Jun's ear.

Meng Jun buried his head in the documents and said without raising his head: "Let someone come in."

After a while, a servant came in. As soon as he entered the study, he prostrated himself on the ground and said, "My humble servant greets you, sir."

"What's up"

"The old lady sent me to ask you when you will return to Changshu to celebrate the New Year," the servant replied quickly.

Meng Jun looked up and asked, "Isn't mother going back to Suzhou?"

"The old lady said that she is used to living in the old house in Changshu. The young lady and the young lady are also in Changshu. She wants you to go back to Changshu to celebrate the New Year."

Meng Jun thought for a moment and said, "You go back and tell them that I am not going back because I am busy with military affairs."

"Yes, sir." The servant didn't dare to say anything more and turned around and left.

After the servant left, Yu An asked, "Governor, if you don't go back to celebrate the New Year, you will be celebrating the New Year alone."

"I have 100,000 soldiers under my command. I will celebrate the New Year alone. This year, I will celebrate the New Year in the army and have fun with the soldiers." Meng Jun stood up, stretched, and said loudly.