Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 131

Chapter 131 King Of Jiangxia
With a quick whip, the two of them returned to the military camp.

Li Ke’s eyes were bloodshot from last night until now. He was overjoyed to see Qin Mubai and Chen Yan arrive together.

“Chen Yan, you” Li Ke looked at Chen Yan and didn’t know how to ask.

“Your Highness, there’s no need to ask me. Anyway, he already knows.” Chen Yan raised her chin to signal Qin Mubai and said indifferently.

“This woman is really as cold as ice” Li Ke sighed in his heart and didn’t want to bother her anymore, so he went to ask Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai explained everything to Li Ke and showed him the ledger.

Li Ke was stunned for a long time before he suddenly woke up and said, “As expected, it’s really the king of Jiangxia!” “Mubai, it should be time for Father Emperor’s decree to arrive soon, right?”

“Not bad!” Qin Mubai said, “My secret music has been sent out for four days. Three days is enough. If His Majesty decides to cut the mess quickly, he should have already approved it. Perhaps the royal messenger is already on his way.”

“Then we can’t wait any longer!” Li Ke immediately said, “Go and see the King of Jiangxia immediately!”

“Your Highness, do you want to inform King Jiangxia of this matter in advance?” Qin Mubai said, “Jin Zhou is about a hundred miles away, and we can arrive in the afternoon with a whip. But how can you be lacking in presiding over the overall situation now?”

“Then you go! You go with Chen Yan!” Li Ke waved his hand and said decisively, “You all know more about the twists and turns of things than I do!” Seeing that the King of Jiangxia only said that I invited you to go, I want to clarify one point–ask him to take the initiative to admit this matter to his father and apologize to him! Only in this way can a big matter be reduced to a small matter! “Otherwise, if Father Emperor gets angry and investigates … this crime can be big or small, then it will be hard to say!”

“I know. I’ll leave immediately!” Qin Mubai clasped his fists and bowed, “Your Highness, if there is a royal messenger, you must think of a way to stall them. You must give us at least three days!”

“Don’t worry! There’s no time to delay. I’ll have to work hard on you guys.” Li Ke said, “Immediately set off for Jinzhou, Jishan, everything is mine!”

“Alright, farewell!”

Qin Mubai and Chen Yan both left the tent and called out a few elite Hundred Cavalry soldiers. They immediately set off for Jin Zhou.

Qin Mubai felt as if he had fallen asleep while riding on a horse. I’ve been so tired these past few days that I haven’t slept a single night.

Jiang Xia King, Li Daozong, was the number one figure in the Jin-Bing area of the northern capital of the Tang Dynasty, so his manor was naturally easy to find.

That afternoon, Qin Mubai and his group rushed to Jinzhou City. Ignoring the need to rest for a moment, they dragged their exhausted bodies to stand in front of the Jiangxia Palace with their empty stomachs.

“Here we are at last!” Qin Mubai heaved a sigh of relief. He knew in his heart that time was everything now, so he had to seize every second. If he waited for the emperor’s imperial decree to be issued first, then he would be completely passive. If Jiang Xia King was implicated because of this, it would definitely be a big case that would alert the government and the public, and it would become even more unmanageable at that time.

In a small Jishan County, a seemingly ordinary flood had involved the Crown Prince and the King of Jiangxia. This was truly beyond Qin Mubai’s expectations. At first, he only thought that Li Shimin wanted to investigate a few corrupt officials to clean up the bureaucracy, but he didn’t expect that it would be such a big brown case.

Qin Mubai had all the servants wait in the inn while he and Chen Yan went to pay their respects. After announcing their names, the two of them were directly invited in and did not wait outside for a moment.

Dao Sect Li, the king of Jiangxia, was the king of the imperial clan, and he was the founder of the Tang Empire, but he had always been approachable and never put on airs. The entrance to his mansion was the best, even if the civilians had any requests, they could directly enter, and it was a good news in the Jin and Bing area.

Luckily, the King of Jiangxia was still in the manor. Under the sycamore tree in the back garden, he was dancing his sword alone.

The two of them were led here by the butler of the manor. From afar, they saw a vigorous figure dancing between the bleak autumn wind and flowers. The sword light was cold and secretly revealing killing intent. Every move and movement revealed a domineering aura that looked over a thousand troops!

This was the invincible Jiang Xia King!

In his forties, he wore plain grey clothes, and his hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin. If it weren’t for the fact that they knew that he was the Li Dao Sect, no one would believe that he was the famous King of Jiangxia.

The two of them stopped to watch Li Daozong dance his sword, and they were not in a hurry to disturb him.

“How is King Jiangxia’s swordsmanship compared to yours?” Qin Mubai asked Chen Yan.

“Incomparable.” Chen Yan said, “The sword of the king of Jiangxia is the sword of a tyrant. It attaches importance to intent rather than form. It does not seek to compare the length of a skill for a moment, but it is difficult to find out its secrets. The sword moves are exquisite and long, as if there are countless moves behind them.” It’s hard to see. As for my sword laws, they are simple-winning is the most important thing, and there is no other meaning to it. In contrast, the King of Jiangxia is like an unfathomable pond of water, and I am like a small stream by the pond. ”

“Your statement coincides with mine.” Qin Mubai said, “I don’t think the King of Jiangxia is practicing swordsmanship. It’s more like he is planning and commanding thousands of troops to fight.” These sword techniques of his were all very practical killing moves on the battlefield. He had been in Rong Wu since his early years, and he often led the way in bloody battles. Zhan Bick, Ke Biguo. With him here, it was like a flag in the army, able to stir up all the soldiers to move forward bravely and never retreat. His swordsmanship was like a totem that fused his spirit and temperament. Arrogantly looking down on the Thousand Soldiers, they are invincible, overwhelming, and daring! ”

At this time, after Li Daozong finished practicing his sword, the servant came forward to report that there was a visitor. Li Daozong casually inserted his sword into the sheath and strode towards the two of them. From afar, he laughed loudly, “I haven’t seen any distinguished guests in this palace for many days. Where did the two of you come from?”

“I pay my respects to the King of Jiangxia!” Qin Mubai cupped his hands. Chen Yan also bowed slightly but did not say anything.

Li Daozong’s face was extraordinary like Zi Tang’s. He was tall and sturdy. His first impression gave off a bold and heroic feeling, but his facial features were somewhat handsome and refined. He did not look like that kind of big, thick, and reckless man.

No wonder the young Ren Chengwang, Li Daozong, was so popular in the world back then. Apart from his outstanding battle merits and many legends, he was also a handsome and elegant beauty. Nowadays, around forty years old, the mature, introverted and wise of a man had perfectly fused into his body, forming a unique charm.

“Dao Sect Li, it feels like Li Shimin. The two of them are as charming and unfathomable …” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be surprised. “The difference is that Li Shimin has the prestige to rule the world, and Dao Sect Li is even more approachable.”

“I am Qin?” Hearing Qin Mubai’s special self-proclamation, the Li Dao Sect knew that he didn’t want to publicly reveal his identity, so he definitely had some misgivings. He couldn’t help but smile, “Alright, let’s talk in the inner hall.”

Qin Mubai and Chen Yan followed the King of Jiangxia to a quiet room in his palace. They rejected the servants and sat down as the guests.

“What advice do you two have? Can you tell me now?” Dao Sect Li asked with a smile.

“Your Highness, please forgive me for being rude earlier.” Qin Mubai cupped his fists and bowed, “I am the emperor’s emissary, Qin Mubai.”

“What? Are you Qin Mubai?” Dao Sect Li frowned in surprise, then looked at Qin Mubai with rapt attention, “Third Young Master of Uncle Treasure, Qin Liang, Qin Mubai?”

“This is a lowly position!”

“That’s right, it’s you!” Dao Sect Li nodded repeatedly as if he was a little pleasantly surprised. “I saw you several times when you were a child. I didn’t expect that you would grow up after so many years and become the hottest Hundred Cavalry Envoy right now!” I’ve heard of the name of the Hundred Cavalry Envoy Qin Mubai for a long time, but I haven’t seen you since I went to the capital for a year or two. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Tell me, why are you looking for this king? ”

Qin Mubai knitted her brows and took out the ledger from her bosom and walked forward. “Please take a look at this first, Your Highness.”

“Alright.” Li Daozong picked up a few pages and flipped through them. A mysterious smile appeared on his face. He casually threw the ledger onto the table and said, “Then why did you come here today?”

“Your Highness, there is a sudden flood in Jishan. His Majesty the Emperor has sent a humble aide to King Wu to relieve the people and secretly investigate the origins of the funds for the construction of the embankment.” Qin Mubai said, “This ledger is the important evidence left behind by Jishan County Magistrate Zhu Chengwen before he died. Among them, there are several income and expenditure items related to His Highness.”

“Then you’re judging me to be corrupt and take bribes?” Dao Sect Li continued to chat with a smile on his face as he leisurely said.

“No.” Qin Mubai said, “If I wanted to take someone, I wouldn’t have appeared in front of His Highness like this.”

“This king understands.” Li Daozong took the ledger and stood up. He slowly walked to Qin Mubai and said to him, “Then are you here to inform this king?”

After saying that, Li Daozong threw the ledger onto the table in front of Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai frowned slightly, “If Your Highness wishes to say so, so be it.”

“Why is it like this? Did Li Ke call you here, or was it your idea?”

“That’s right. We all believe that His Highness suffered innocently and was plotted by Zhang Tianci’s group of villains.” Qin Mubai said, “Prince Wu, please take the initiative to confess this matter to His Majesty the Emperor for forgiveness. Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives were to make a scene here, it would become more and more troublesome … Your Highness is naturally more aware of the stakes than your lowly position. There is no need for me to elaborate further.”

“Absurd! This king and His Majesty the Emperor are brothers. His Majesty trusts me the most, and I have devoted myself to His Majesty before dying. There is no relationship of interest between us monarchs and subjects.” Dao Sect Li suddenly said angrily, “Qin Mubai, I appreciate the kindness you and Li Ke have shown me.” But this king will definitely be fine. You can do whatever you want. There is no need to break the rules of the law because of this king. If this king really violates the law by committing adultery, you can either come to investigate or capture him directly to see the emperor. Although you all have good intentions, I cannot appreciate it. Off you go! ”

Qin Mubai was stunned and looked at Li Daozong blankly and confusedly.

However, Li Daozong turned around and strolled slowly with his hands crossed behind his back, as if he was ready to take a leisurely stroll in his chest.

How could he have such a reaction?

Qin Mubai was really a little distracted for a moment!

“Still not leaving?” Dao Sect Li said with a trace of seriousness.

“Farewell to my humble position!” Qin Mubai was confused for a moment, so he could only stand up and clasped his fists to bid farewell.

“Take the ledger!” Dao Sect Li said casually.

Qin Mubai’s heart couldn’t help but brighten up. He asked tentatively, “Your Highness, don’t you want to see more clearly?”

“This king is already familiar with it, so why bother to look at it again?”

Qin Mubai was inexplicably shocked by Li Daozong’s words!