Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 115

Chapter 115 Conflict Raged
That night, Qin Mubai met with Li Ke and Quan Wanji to discuss everything and began to divide the work. Of course, the more intense the conflict between Li Ke and Quan Wanji was, the better. On the other hand, Qin Mubai immediately wrote a letter called “Mi Qin” and reported the situation here, including Li Ke’s quarrel with Quan Wanji and the case of Marquis Sheng Nan.

In a play, the three protagonists began to play different roles. Although the relief work was almost done, the case was still under pressure and there was no rush to capture Marquis Shengnan and the others. Since Qin Mubai had already secretly played the Emperor, it was better to wait for him to make a “decision” on this matter.

As a result, Qin Mubai and the others finally found some rare leisure. As a result, Li Ke’s romantic disease broke out. Sleeping alone for two months was not good for a prince who was accustomed to the night sky. Therefore, Li Ke asked the Jiangzhou Governor to capture the beauty of Honshu County for him. The conditions were also very clear. One was to wait for a daughter who was not married, and the other was to voluntarily marry into the palace as a concubine. Do not forcefully snatch away the women of the people, let alone the love of the knife.

Jiang Prefecture Governor Cheng Songnian looked forward to a chance to curry favor with Li Ke, so he went to work without stopping, openly declaring that he was Prince Wu’s consort. For a moment, a gaudy breeze blew on the ground in Jiangzhou. Officials from rich families, rich families, and even people from various families were rushing to inform each other. If someone’s daughter marries King Wu … wouldn’t it be a sparrow becoming a phoenix climbing a high branch?

The news spread like wildfire, and soon many people knew about it. Of course, this included Quan Wanji.

Quan Wanji was instantly enraged and rushed in front of Li Ke, scolding him in front of Qin Mubai and many others!

“Li Ke! You’ve been behaving peacefully for less than three days, and you’ve done two good deeds, and you’ve got a bad habit!” Quan Wanji did not choose his words and scolded loudly, “Jiang Zhou has just suffered a disaster, and the people are homeless. You actually chose a concubine in Jiang Zhou!” Are there too few women around you? Shall I choose a beautiful virgin among the victims who have lost their land home and parents to serve you at night? In this situation, you are actually still thinking about the matter of lewdness, how can you bear it! “Are you worthy of the imperial heavens, the earth, and the common people? Are you worthy of the imperial court’s respect for you, and the emperor’s trust in you?”

“Quan Wanji! You’re the opposite!” These harsh words made everyone furious. Li Ke was not a sage, so he shouted angrily in front of everyone, “This prince takes a concubine, what does it have to do with the affairs of the country? Don’t condemn me! This prince has already made it clear that he only marries unmarried women. He is completely voluntary, and his name is obedient. What conflict does it have with the law?”

“Have you never read the Book of Filial Piety that even children have learned?” Quan Wanji’s tit-for-tat anger was no less than Li Ke’s, and he shouted angrily, “Filial piety is not arrogant, high but not dangerous, meticulous, full but not overflowing. As a prince, the people are your food and clothing parents. Filial piety has clouds, parents in but not far away. Now that your parents have suffered a calamity, it’s unfilial of you to openly marry a concubine at such a time! “Is the life and death of the people not as important as your subordinate Li Ke?”

The moment these words were spoken, there was an uproar. Apart from Qin Mubai and some Baiji soldiers, even the Jiangzhou Governor Cheng Songnian, Commandant Ma Kun, and many other generals were present. Everyone looked at Quan Wanji in astonishment and thought in their hearts, “This stubborn old man’s stubbornness is truly more stubborn than an ox. These words are truly overstated.”

Qin Mubai hurriedly stepped forward to try to dissuade him, but he was unexpectedly pushed away by Li Ke.

“You’re presumptuous!” “Quan Wanji, as a subordinate, you must protect your subordinate’s duty! Now that you have publicly bellowed and insulted this king, it is truly a crime that cannot be punished! This king will not investigate your past merits, and you will retreat now!” Li Ke shouted angrily when he saw that the posture was about to shake his hand and slap someone.

“Li Ke, you stubbornly refuse to listen to my advice. Someday something bad will happen! Don’t tell me you forgot about Anzhou being demoted so quickly?” Quan Wanji didn’t have the slightest intention of softening down and retreating. He continued to roar like thunder, “If you don’t cultivate yourself, you won’t be far from disaster! Last time, the emperor just cut off your official position and cut off your food. Next time, you might not even be able to become a prince!”

“Reverse! Someone, capture Quan Wanji!” Li Ke was about to go berserk!

Quan Wanji’s public cursing and exposing Li Ke’s shortcomings was simply more embarrassing than slapping him in the face in front of everyone!

The officers and generals present were dumbfounded-it was a big fuss! If Li Ke wanted to kill Quan Wanji in anger, that would be logical! To humiliate the imperial clan and publicize the secrets of the imperial clan publicly, this was a crime that could be used as a pretext to execute the head of the imperial clan!

‘”Your Highness, Mr. Quan, please calm down” Qin Mubai gritted his teeth and walked between the two of them. “There are so many people and so many eyes. Why don’t you tell them in private?”

“Shut up!” Quan Wanji and Li Ke shouted at the same time. Qin Mubai was stunned. Well, I’m bored. I’m not going to talk anymore.

This time, no one dared to persuade him. Even Baiji Qin and Mubai were bored. What kind of trick was the Jiangzhou Governor? Did he dare to show off like this? Those younger than the Jiangzhou Governor, needless to say.

“Qin Mubai, why are you still standing there? Take down this villain who spoke such filthy words!” Li Ke couldn’t calm down his anger and sat down. He slapped the table heavily and shouted angrily.

“Hmph! I, Quan Wanji, became your teacher and knew that there would come a day like this. Take it. It would be best if you kill me with a single blade!” Quan Wanji stubbornly turned his face away and coldly snorted with disdain, “The name of loyalty and righteousness is renowned for generations to come. As for you, King Wu Li Ke, you will definitely be scolded to the point of being utterly incomplete by the descendants of today!”

Qin Mubai waved his hand and said, “Someone, Mr. Quan, please go down and rest.”

Several hundred cavalry soldiers stepped forward and dragged Quan Wanji away. As he retreated, Quan Wanji cursed endlessly.

The entire hall was quiet, and no one spoke. Li Ke’s face turned red and white, and there seemed to be a ball of flames burning in his eyes.

“Humble man! You bullied me too much! Ben Wang Jing is my teacher and has endured him for a long time. I didn’t expect him to become so presumptuous!” Li Ke slapped the table and all the cups fell to the ground, smashing into pieces with a bang and the tea overflowed all over the floor.

Qin Mubai secretly waved to Cheng Songnian and the others, “You guys go out first.”

Everyone understood and bowed goodbye, but no one said anything else. After they left, Qin Mubai hurriedly followed them out and called them to the courtyard. He warned them, “Don’t reveal anything about today! It’s a matter of royal prestige. Everyone, be careful.”

The officials agreed and retreated one after another. Secretary Cheng Songnian invited Qin Mubai to a quiet place and carefully asked, “General Qin, this lowly idiot wants to consult the general … Is the matter of choosing a concubine for His Highness still going to proceed with such a disturbance?”

Qin Mubai’s expression suddenly changed and he glared at him angrily, “Do you also think that His Highness the King Wu’s subordinate is more important than the lives of the people and the face of the royal family?”

“I don’t dare, I don’t dare!” Cheng Songnian immediately cupped his hands in panic. “This lowly one knows what to do. This lowly one will retire!”

Qin Mubai heaved a sigh of relief after sending off this large group of generals.

This scene was too realistic. Even he was sweating for Quan Wanji just now. If Li Ke was a violent person and killed Quan Wanji in such a scene, then there was nothing to say about the law. The Emperor could only curse Li Ke a few times. Insulting the royal family was one of the ten evil sins.

This matter should be done. For two good actors, Li Ke and Quan Wanji, they really should be awarded an Oscar.

Returning to his original location, there were no other people around. Qin Mubai saw Li Ke sitting there alone with a bitter smile on his forehead.

“Mubai … I’ve never lost my temper like this before. Furthermore, my target is my teacher, Quan Wanji.” Li Ke smiled bitterly and shook his head, “It should be about the same. Can it be done? Can it deceive those commoners?”

“It’s not just them, even I’m almost cheated.” Qin Mubai also smiled and said, “This matter is done.” Next, we will wait for me to send this secret music to Chang’an, and then let His Majesty the Emperor send the Marquis of Shengnan and the others. As expected, the Emperor will definitely summon us back first and ask for the truth before deciding to make a move. When the time comes, the three of us will each hold our tongue, but the Emperor will naturally have a saying in his heart that he can judge who is telling the truth and who is lying. Your Highness, at that time, you must admit defeat. You must firmly believe that this matter has nothing to do with Marquis Shengnan and try your best to cover up for the Crown Prince. Until the Emperor has produced conclusive evidence, you can no longer admit your guilt. ”

“Alright, alright.” Li Ke heaved a sigh of relief, “If it weren’t for you and Quan Wanji, according to my previous temperament and habits, I would have taken down Marquis Sheng Nan, Cheng Songnian, and the others with lightning bolts. This way, things would be out of hand. This time, it’s all thanks to you.”

“Your Highness, you’re welcome. Actually, I didn’t do anything.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Besides, I owe you too much. I should help you do something occasionally.”

Li Ke was stunned for a moment, then laughed, “So you’re still repaying your kindness?”

“Not really.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Your Highness is not only kind to me, but also a close friend of mine! If you don’t give up on being a friend, not to mention helping me a little bit?”

“Haha, insert a knife in both ribs!” Li Ke laughed loudly, “I don’t need you to do this. Just do me another small favor.”

“What is it?”

“Disguise yourself and accompany me to a place!”

“No!” Qin Mubai immediately shook his head in embarrassment. “I never go to that kind of place. I don’t have the slightest bit of interest!”

“Haha, where do you think you’re going? Do you really think I’m lustful?” Li Ke smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice, “I still have one important question that I have not figured out. It is the account book that records the incoming and outgoing expenses for the construction of the embankment. Where is it now? Therefore, I want to personally examine Jishan Mountain Master Bo Liao Lirong after exiting the city at night!”

Qin Mubai knitted his brows and said, “Your Highness, let me go. You are so eye catching and eye catching. If Song Nian and the others come looking for you and no one sees you, they will definitely suspect you in their hearts. Stay here and watch. I will bring a few of my trusted brothers out of the city overnight.”

Li Ke thought for a moment and nodded, “Alright, hurry back! By the way, go to Zhu Chengwen’s grave and burn some paper money for me. I dreamed of him last night. He was covered in blood and cried out for my injustice. He looked terrible! Perhaps he was thinking about it every day. I always thought that he had died wrongly. Besides, it’s pitiful that no one has come to pay tribute to him after he died for such a long time.”

“Alright, then I’ll go!”