Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Monarch’s Heart, Father’s Heart
It was just after noon. Qin Mubai estimated the time. According to Li Shimin’s habits, he should have finished his lunch break by now and was heading to the Imperial Study of Taiji Palace’s Martial Arts Hall.

Thus, they arrived at the Martial Hall. The Emperor was indeed here. Qin Mubai asked the Hundred Cavalry Guards and found that the Emperor was alone in the Imperial Study.

When he came to the Imperial Reading Room to ask for an audience, Li Shimin was giving some memorials. Hearing that Qin Mubai had come to see him, Li Shimin was slightly stunned. He put down his brush and closed the memorial. He said to the eunuch, “Tell him to wait for me at the Dragon Boat Pier in the Great Ming Palace’s Taiye Lake.”

When the eunuch came out to pass on the message, Qin Mubai was stunned. He had to go to such a secluded place to talk. It seemed that Li Shimin really had a lot to say to me.

Qin Mubai had no choice but to go to the Great Brightness Palace. After waiting for a long time, the Emperor’s carriage arrived. After rejecting everyone, Li Shimin walked forward alone. He had a relaxed expression with his hands cut off and a smile on his face. He said from afar, “Mubai, I’m afraid it’s been hard on you this time.”

“This lowly official greets His Majesty! I dare not speak bitterly for His Majesty’s sake.” Qin Mubai cupped his hands and bowed.

“Alright.” Li Shimin came forward and patted his strong shoulder with a smile. He nodded and said, “Follow me to the dragon boat. The weather is good today. I’ve been tired for a few days and want to relax on the boat and enjoy the fish, so I came to find you to accompany me.”

“I will obey.”

Following behind Li Shimin, Qin Mubai boarded the dragon boat. Aside from a few boatmen and two young eunuchs, there were only the two of them on a large golden dragon boat.

After boarding the upper echelons of the dragon boat, Li Shimin sent a few eunuchs to set up some tea and snacks, and even they were pushed back.

Winter sunny day boating in the lake, looking at the lakes and mountains, quite magnificent melting, was originally a pleasant thing to mine. But at this moment, Qin Mubai’s mood was rarely relaxed. How could this situation look like a Hongmen banquet?

Li Shimin stood on the side of the ship with his hands cut off. He looked up at Qin Mubai and leisurely chanted a poem, “Spring searches for Chi Jungu’s bones, the general bridle overhangs the river. The clouds surround the brocade, and the wind ripples in front of it …”

Qin Mubai accompanied him from time to time and had once heard this poem at a calligraphy meeting. At that time, Li Shimin once climbed high in Luoyang, the eastern capital, to observe the poems he wrote while looking at the River of Luoshui. This poem was written in spring. At that time, Li Shimin’s mood was quite relaxed, and his words were filled with praise for the scenery.

In this situation, why was he still in the mood to recite this old poem?

“Mubai.”

Just as Qin Mubai was muttering, Li Shimin spoke.

“I’m here.” Qin Mubai took a step forward and bowed.

“I have a small matter to ask you.” Li Shimin smiled and said casually, “What does it mean to be someone who dares to face you with nothing on his back?”

“This means that this person trusts me very much.” Qin Mubai thought to himself, This is how he has been keeping his back on me. The implication is that he trusts me very much? Looks like we’re going to get to the point …

“I trust you very much.” Sure enough, Li Shimin said, “I have always been suspicious of people, so I have no doubts about using them.”

“This lowly official knows. This lowly official has a deep impression of His Majesty’s leniency and dependence.” Qin Mubai said.

“But often, the more someone I trust hurts me, the more sad I feel.” Li Shimin suddenly said.

Qin Mubai knitted his brows and said, “Your Majesty, please show me what I did wrong.”

“You’re not wrong. The fault lies with me.” Li Shimin still had his hands cut off from his back, but his brows furrowed, and his expression became somewhat solemn and solemn.

“Your Majesty, this lowly official is confused” Qin Mubai said blankly.

“Don’t be foolish.” Li Shimin chuckled and said, “The reason why I called you here today is to talk about personal matters. The Martial Moral Palace is the public hall for state affairs and government affairs. There are some topics that are inconvenient to discuss there.”

“Your Majesty, do you have any instructions?” Qin Mubai asked.

“Mm … I’ve been wanting to talk to you for a long time. Let’s talk about Gaoyang instead of anything else.” Li Shimin said, “I’m asking you now, what exactly happened between you and her?”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly, “Your Majesty, this lowly official … I really don’t know how to start.”

“Then let’s start from the beginning and talk about it in detail and in its original form.” Li Shimin said.

‘”Yes” Qin Mubai replied, but he told her everything from the first conflict with Princess Gaoyang to teaching the pipa and traveling outside the palace. Of course, since he had omitted the ambiguity between the two of them, he naturally wouldn’t mention how he taught Princess Gaoyang a secret plan to deal with Fang Yiai.

“I was careless.” After hearing this, Li Shimin smiled helplessly. “Gaoyang has been spoiled since childhood, and her temperament is stubborn. I have also ignored that she is about to grow up and has her own feelings and thoughts. When I realized this, it was too late to marry her to the Fang Clan. Gaoyang, she has already fallen in love with you.”

“Your Majesty, this” Qin Mubai was stunned and stunned.

“Relax, I’m not that confused.” On the contrary, Li Shimin chuckled and patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder. “Gao Yang likes you. It’s not your fault. It’s not Gao Yang’s fault either. It’s my fault.”

“What did His Majesty say? How could you, Long Yu, be wrong?” Qin Mubai said.

“My name is the Son of Heaven, but I am actually a mortal, and I can do nothing wrong? Otherwise, why would I need a remonstrant like Wei Zheng to remind me from time to time?” Li Shimin smiled and revealed a trace of sadness. He sighed leisurely and said, “Now, the marriage in Gaoyang has gone out of control.” Fang Xuanling actually ignored my divine decree and banished his son Fang Yiai to the northwest frontier to join the army. He threatened to resign and said that he would rather die than be bestowed with the Emperor’s marriage. Gaoyang is the most pitiful, she … she’s crazy! ”

“Ah!!!” Qin Mubai exclaimed in shock, “How is that possible?”

“Jun Wu, can I lie to you?” Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said, “Gaoyang is my favorite daughter.” Although she can make me angry the most, she is the one who can communicate with me the most. Ever since I was young, I have been caring for her like a flesh and blood in my heart. I never imagined that I would choose a good family to marry her for the sake of her life, and in the end, things would turn out like this. “Now, Gaoyang is crazy, and Fang Xuanling is also estranged from me. If I had known this, why would I have done this back then?”

“Your Majesty doesn’t need to be so sad. With the imperial physician’s great medical skills and His Majesty’s great blessing, Your Highness Princess will definitely be able to turn the situation around.” Qin Mubai could only comfort him. However, in his heart, he kept thinking, “Why is Li Shimin such an attitude and explanation?”

Originally, I thought he would reprimand me, or quietly give me a shoe to put on and drive me far away. I never expected that he didn’t seem to have the slightest intention of pursuing my responsibility. Instead, he only revealed sadness and seemed to have some sort of request for me.

‘”Ah” Li Shimin sighed. He looked into the distance and leisurely said, “Now that things have come to this point, I’m only sighing. I can rule the world and fix the people, but I have nothing to do with my own precious daughter. In fact, I married the Fang family for her own good. Even if she doesn’t want to fool around with me all day, it’s still much better than going crazy now!”

True feelings were revealed.

Qin Mubai could only use these words to describe Li Shimin’s current performance. Without a doubt, he still loved Princess Gaoyang, his precious daughter. After all, it was a flesh and blood connection and a pampered heart. When the conflict broke out, Li Shimin wished that he could personally kill this unworthy woman. But once something happened to Princess Gaoyang, Li Shimin, as a father, became soft-hearted again.

“Your Majesty, what should we do now? Is there a place where I can serve?” Qin Mubai tactfully volunteered.

“You still need to tie the bell to the person who untied the bell!” Li Shimin said, “Gaoyang is crazy. It’s more or less because of you.” Right now, all the imperial physicians in the court are helpless against her illness. Gaoyang has gone mad to the point that he doesn’t even know her mother. Seeing me crying and throwing things at me, I don’t even dare to see her now. I want you … to meet her. Let’s see if we can help her. ”

“This lowly official should obey my orders and do his best.” Qin Mubai said softly.

‘”Ah” This is the third time Li Shimin sighed today. He patted Qin Mubai’s shoulder and said earnestly, “Mubai, in fact, I don’t know that you are more than a hundred times better than that Fang Yiai.” However, the Sovereign King joked that I had already promised Fang Xuanling to betroth Gaoyang to his Second Brother more than two years ago. There’s nothing you can do about it. You must not resent me. ”

“How dare this lowly official!” Qin Mubai hurriedly cupped his hands. “Your Majesty, listen, this lowly official has no ill intentions towards Princess Gao Yang!”

“This I naturally understand. You don’t have to defend yourself.” Li Shimin smiled and said, “There is no need to discuss these matters now. Gaoyang is crazy. It is a coincidence to say something like giving her a marriage. Right now, I only hope that Gaoyang can recover. This is better than anything else. As long as she recovers, I will be satisfied and will no longer force herself on her like before.”

“Your Majesty has a deep affection for calves. It is admirable.” As Qin Mubai said this, he thought to himself, “Li Shimin’s words are interesting to me. Is she asking me to convey this message to Princess Gaoyang?” Fang Xuanling had already insisted on not accepting the Emperor’s marriage. This marriage was called off, and the Emperor would no longer force Gaoyang!

Gaoyang won!

But … Gaoyang was also crazy!

Qin Mubai’s heart was filled with sadness for a moment, not knowing whether it was happiness or sorrow.

No matter what, as long as people were fine, everything would be fine, and any troubles and problems could be solved. But now … this situation in Gaoyang was truly unexpected. What a tragedy!

“Alright, we, the monarchs and subjects, don’t say anything else.” Li Shimin smiled and said, “Because of Gaoyang, I’m a little confused. I’m not in the mood to listen to your report on Jiangzhou’s official business. Now go to the Immortal Residence Hall to meet Gaoyang first. After returning, I’ll wait for your reply in Penglai Hall. There are also Pheasant Slave and Prince Qi. They read about you every day.”

“This lowly official obeys the decree!”