Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Expediency
Qin Mubai thought for a moment and said, “I entrusted Ling’er to you.” In addition, Li Shimin said, “Please take good care of Gaoyang.” From what he said, Li Shimin and Yin Fei seemed to have discussed it privately and were prepared to … transfer Princess Gaoyang to me!

Stunned, Qin Mubai felt a little confused. He didn’t know whether he was happy or worried.

What kind of situation was this? Princess Fang Yiai went mad after Gaoyang was kicked out of the house after being married to the Fang family and causing a lot of scandals in the city. Things are getting out of hand now. Seeing that I can make Princess Gaoyang’s condition better, Li Shimin and Imperial Concubine Yin finally compromised. On the contrary, they are willing to give Princess Gaoyang to me …

Thinking about it, Qin Mubai felt a little awkward. He felt like a substitute. But when he thought of Princess Gaoyang, who was deeply attached to him and was now miserable and pitiful, this little thought turned to ashes.

“What’s the harm?” Qin Mubai smiled calmly and said, “If they are really willing to give Princess Gaoyang to me, I will definitely accept it. But … what about Mama Mei? Forget it, let’s go and take a look first. This matter has not been confirmed yet. Let’s go and see Gaoyang first!”

Returning to the cottage, Qin Mubai knocked on the door and said, “Gaoyang, I’m coming.”

“Mubai!” A cry of alarm came from inside. Princess Gaoyang stumbled out of bed and pulled the door open. She plunged her head into Qin Mubai’s arms and cried, “I’m so scared. Where did you go just now?”

“I’m not afraid. Didn’t I come back?” Qin Mubai stroked her back and comforted her. “I only saw you sleeping soundly because I was afraid that playing the pipa would disturb you. Didn’t you say that you wanted to see your mother’s imperial concubine, so I took the time to go to the Immortal Residence Hall?”

“Mm-hmm, I won’t be afraid if you come back.” Princess Gaoyang raised her head, tears still hanging on her face. However, she smiled and said, “With you here, I’m not afraid of anything-is Mother Concubine okay?”

“Alright.” Qin Mubai smiled and reached out to wipe the tears off her face. “Look at you. You know how to cry all day long, like a big cat. Why don’t we put on some makeup now and go see your mother together?”

“Alright!” Princess Gao Yang instantly broke into laughter. She even jumped into the room and stretched out her claws to jump around. She pretended to be a ghost and shouted, “I am a flower cat, a flower cat. Catch this big mouse of yours, hee hee!”

Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “You’re really a child!”

“Who said that? Don’t call me a child. I’m angry!” Princess Gao Yang was unhappy. She raised her two small claws and rushed forward to tear people apart in anger. However, she chuckled and rushed into his arms. “Actually, being a child in front of you is not bad, hehe!”

“Alright, stop being naughty. Get dressed and I’ll take you to see your mother.”

“Mm-hmm!”

After dressing up in the room for a while, Qin Mubai still brushed her hair and deliberately asked her to say a lot of things. During the conversation, Qin Mubai felt that Princess Gaoyang was not abnormal at all. Apart from being a bit more eccentric than before, she was even more mischievous when facing him, as if nothing had changed.

Qin Mubai became more and more suspicious that Princess Gaoyang was pretending to be crazy. There were still many oddities in this, and it was not convenient to ask now. In the future, he had to figure it out. Princess Gaoyang returned to the capital with Li Ke, so Li Ke must know.

Half an hour later, Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang walked out of the hut together. When she came out, Princess Gaoyang couldn’t help but cover her eyes. She had been in the dark hut for too long, and her eyes could not get used to the intense light for a time. The two of them walked in the palace. Princess Gaoyang insisted on holding onto Qin Mubai’s elbow. Qin Mubai’s persuasion was useless, so he could only let her do it. Princess Gaoyang secretly laughed for a long time.

Outside the Immortal Residence Hall and the bedroom. Qin Mubai saw the two palace maids he had summoned standing outside the door, waiting for him. The door was also tightly shut. So she went forward and whispered a question. The maidservant promised that the emperor had come and was discussing with Concubine Yin inside.

Princess Gaoyang’s expression immediately changed, and she couldn’t help but drag Qin Mubai to run away. Qin Mubai tried to persuade her to hide in a room with her. After waiting for a long time for Li Shimin to leave, the two of them went to pay their respects to Imperial Concubine Yin.

Qin Gaoyang couldn’t help but sigh in his heart, “Ah, Princess Mubai’s heart still leaves too many shadows. In the past, she liked to stick to her father so much, but now she treats him like a devil …”

Imperial Concubine Yin had apparently tidied up and dressed up. The embarrassment she felt after hanging herself had disappeared. Other than her silver hair, which was different from before, she had regained her previous noble and graceful appearance.

“Mother” Princess Gaoyang lowered her head and curled her lips. She took a few steps forward and stood in front of Concubine Yin like a child who had done something wrong. She placed her hands on the side of her body and pinched the corner of her clothes.

“Ling’er, be good. It’s good that you’re fine.” Imperial Concubine Yin smiled gently and stretched out her hands to embrace Princess Gaoyang. In her beautiful eyes, two rows of clear tears fell silently.

Princess Gaoyang was also touched by the scenery and cried loudly in her mother’s arms.

Qin Mubai took a few steps back and prepared to turn behind the screen.

“Mubai, don’t go. Come here.” Imperial Concubine Yin called out.

“Yes” Qin Mubai could only walk over.

“Sit down and talk.” Imperial Concubine Yin patted Princess Gaoyang again. “Ling’er, be good. Sit down with Mubai. I have something to say to you.”

“Oh” Princess Gaoyang wiped her eyes and sat down next to Qin Mubai.

Imperial Concubine Yin turned around and took out an embroidered handkerchief to wipe away her tears. Then, she turned around and smiled, “Mubai, we will soon be a family. Our mother and I are not afraid of making a fool of ourselves in front of you.”

A bolt of lightning flashed through Qin Mubai’s heart-really? !

“Do you understand what I mean?” Imperial Concubine Yin was smiling.

“I understand.” Qin Mubai nodded.

“Isn’t this … too hasty and rash?” Imperial Concubine Yin asked.

“Mother!” Princess Gaoyang immediately cried out in joy, “Could it be … could it be that you and Father agreed to marry me to Mubai?”

Imperial Concubine Yin’s curved and round lips moved slightly, slightly raised, revealing a gratified and affirmative smile as she nodded her head.

“Wow! Wow! Wahaha!” Princess Gaoyang suddenly jumped up from her seat. She was so happy that she forgot all about rushing in front of Imperial Concubine Yin and kept shaking her hand. “Mother, is it true? Did I hear wrongly? Are you trying to coax me?”

“It’s true, silly child …” Imperial Concubine Yin stroked her head and laughed, “But don’t be happy too early. If you are willing to marry, do you know if Mubai is willing to marry?”

Princess Gaoyang was stunned. She suddenly turned around and glared fiercely at Qin Mubai, “He dares!”

“If he dares not marry, I will die for him to see!”

“Shut up!” Imperial Concubine Yin pretended to be furious and raised her palm to slap Princess Gaoyang’s mouth. She scolded, “I’m not ashamed. How could you force someone to marry like this? Besides, what’s the point of saying such a good thing?”

‘”Hehe, I know I was wrong, Mother” Princess Gaoyang stuck out her tongue at Qin Mubai and pretended to be a ghost. Then, she hugged Concubine Yin’s arm tightly and sat cross-legged beside her like an obedient kitten. She snorted, “Then I won’t say anything. I won’t threaten him anymore. I’ll see if he’s serious or fake.”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I do.”

“Haha! Mother, did you hear that?” Princess Gaoyang laughed heartily. Her originally somewhat pale face was flushed red. She was so excited that she forgot herself. Tears flowed out of her eyes again.

Imperial Concubine Yin shook her head and smiled helplessly. “Be reserved, Ling’er, you foolish child, you really forget yourself. If this were to spread out, how could there be any royal prestige?” However, there was a hint of gratification and happiness mixed within.

“Hmph, stop talking about royal prestige with me. I’m getting married!” Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and said proudly, “When you marry me, I will be the daughter-in-law of the Qin Family. I will only abide by the rules of the Qin Family.”

“You don’t want your father and mother anymore?” Imperial Concubine Yin scolded.

“Hehe, of course mother imperial concubine wants it!” Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes and said, “He … I’ll think about it!”

“Don’t talk nonsense, clap your lips!”

“Alright, I won’t say anymore.” Princess Gaoyang chuckled and ran back to Qin Mubai’s side to sit down. “Mubai, I didn’t force you. Are you willing?” She said.

“Yes, yes, yes. How could it not be?” Qin Mubai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Hehe, I knew it. You also have me in your heart.” Princess Gaoyang ignored her mother’s presence and happily leaned against Qin Mubai’s shoulder. She closed her eyes and smiled happily.

“Cough!” Imperial Concubine Yin coughed softly. Princess Gaoyang was stunned. Her face was red and she hurriedly walked away. She lowered her head and stuck out her tongue, laughing silly.

“Ling’er, there’s a jewelry box next to my mother’s bed. There are some jewelry prepared for your wedding. No one else can find it. Go and get it.” Imperial Concubine Yin said.

“Oh” Princess Gaoyang got up and walked towards Concubine Yin’s bedroom. She kept blinking back at Concubine Yin and Qin Mubai. She pouted, “It was obvious that she had deliberately sent me away. She had something to hide from me … Alright, I’ll let you talk secretly.”

Imperial Concubine Yin turned her head to look at Princess Gaoyang. Seeing that she had turned around and left the corridor without a trace, she was relieved. She turned around and smiled apologetically at Qin Mubai and said, “Mubai, there are some things you don’t need to say. I think you understand. Do you feel wronged when we agreed to let Gaoyang marry you now?”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Your Highness is overthinking things. I don’t feel that way.”

“You don’t have to force yourself. I just want to talk to you frankly.” Imperial Concubine Yin said, “You are not only Gaoyang’s favorite, but also my savior. I don’t want anything to be hidden between us.” His Majesty has just come. He told me that in this situation, for the sake of Gaoyang, we can only let her marry you. Actually, no matter how angry the Emperor was with Gaoyang and how much he hated steel, he still loved his daughter in his heart. “This marriage has caused a great uproar in the city, and His Majesty the Emperor’s heart has been shattered and he has been enraged by it.”

“This lowly official caused all this trouble. This lowly official deserves to die.” Qin Mubai said.

“No, it’s actually none of your business.” Imperial Concubine Yin sighed softly and said, “His Majesty the Emperor said that it was his fault.” He was too wishful thinking and ignored Gaoyang’s feelings. Gaoyang had been stubborn since she was a child and was carved out of the same mold as her father. The Emperor knew that Mo Ruofu was his father. However, he really couldn’t put down the airs of a monarch. Thus, two years ago, when Empress Chang Sun was still alive, he had verbally promised to marry a woman to Fang Xuan Ling in front of the Empress and Fang Xuan Ling. At that time, he had appointed Gaoyang. It’s just that Gaoyang doesn’t know about this. ”

“I understand.” Qin Mubai nodded. “First, there is no joke. Second, Empress Chang Sun has said that the Emperor should treat Fang Xuanling kindly. I know that. It’s not good for His Majesty to tear up the promise he made in front of Empress Chang Sun shortly after her death.”

“Exactly.” Imperial Concubine Yin said, “Therefore, the Emperor also has his difficulties. Don’t hold grudges against him. Also, you must persuade Gao Yang not to hold grudges against her father.”

“I will.” Qin Mubai nodded.

Imperial Concubine Yin shook her head and sighed, “This child doesn’t listen to anyone now. I will listen to you … I really hope that you can take good care of her in the future.”

“Mm” Qin Mubai nodded without saying anything.

“I know,” Yin Fei added, “you also have your own hidden intentions. However, it’s not convenient for you to tell me about this situation, is it?”

Qin Mubai was slightly stunned and nodded, “Your Highness is wise and kind.”

“This is why I want to send Gao Yang away to talk to you alone. Come, accompany me outside the hall. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the sun.” Imperial Concubine Yin stood up and walked out leisurely.

Qin Mubai followed behind her. He could vaguely smell the fragrance of her body, and could also see the strangulation marks on her neck that hadn’t completely disappeared.

Qin Mubai thought to herself, “This really is a strong, patient, and tenacious woman. She was hanging herself just now, but now she has a clear mind to arrange for her daughter’s marriage …”

The two of them walked outside the hall and arrived at the jade white stone pavilion. Looking into the distance, Imperial Concubine Yin had no choice but to narrow her eyes and mutter, “What a great river and mountains! Wind Spirit Jade Show!”

“Your Highness, did you ever feel a little more relaxed?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but ask with concern.

Imperial Concubine Yin turned her head and smiled at Qin Mubai, “Thank you for your concern. I’m fine now. I just talked about the difficult things you have to say. Can you tell me now? Everyone else will know that you came out of the Lord’s mouth and entered my ears.”

“Mm” Qin Mubai nodded and said, “Actually, the biggest secret is my unmarried wife, Wu Meiniang. I’m sure the Empress also knows about this matter.”

“Of course I know. Just now, His Majesty the Emperor chatted with me about her for a long time.” Imperial Concubine Yin said, “A husband’s home can only have a head wife.” If the emperor marries Gaoyang to you, according to the common rules, the royal princess will definitely only be the official wife, and there is absolutely no possibility of her becoming a concubine. In this way, you will inevitably feel wronged towards Wu Meiniang, and it will also make things very difficult for you. Earlier, the Emperor had invited Wu Meiniang into the palace. Unexpectedly, she already had an engagement with you. Thus, the Emperor was happy to give her a favor and give her to you. Moreover, the date of your marriage has been set, and it will be a year later. Logically speaking, Wu Meiniang was preconceived and the emperor bestowed her marriage, so she should be the wife of the emperor. “This is a contradiction.”

Qin Mubai nodded, “From the standpoint of His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Empress, the struggle for a proper wife is indeed a troublesome matter. However, in my opinion, what truly troubles me is not here.”

“Oh, what is that?” Imperial Concubine Yin asked curiously.

Qin Mubai knitted her brows and said, “Your Highness, there is something that Your Highness does not know. This lowly subject, Wu Meiniang … can also be considered to be in agreement with you. Furthermore, I have already made a promise to her. Your Highness Princess … This lowly subject is undeniably touched by her deep affection and sincerity. However, the reason why I agreed to marry the princess at this moment is that I cannot afford to let her down, nor do I want her to be disappointed and collapse again.”

“In other words, your feelings for Gaoyang are not comparable to Wu Meiniang’s?” Imperial Concubine Yin couldn’t help but be surprised.

“Truth be told, that’s true.” Qin Mubai said frankly, “Gaoyang needs me, so I can’t bear to leave her. As for Wu Meiniang, she is indeed happy with me. Your Highness, if it were you, what should I do? I can’t let these two women down!”

“Understood” Concubine Yin slowly nodded and sighed. “Actually, His Majesty the Emperor and I both know in our hearts that Gaoyang has always taken the initiative to fall in love with you, wishful thinking towards you. Therefore, His Majesty has no intention of blaming you. Now, in Gaoyang’s current situation, you are willing to accept her without abandoning her. It is enough to see that you are indeed a good man who values love and righteousness. To put it bluntly, even if it was the emperor’s daughter, who would want to marry a woman who had gone crazy before? ”

“Your Highness, you don’t have to say that.” Qin Mubai hurriedly said, “In my eyes, Gao Yang has never changed. He is still the same as before.” I couldn’t resist her burning feelings for me, and I was truly touched by her. I won’t let her down, but I also can’t bear to let Wu Meiniang down … Therefore, I hope that His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty will give me some time. “At the very least, I want to speak clearly with Princess Gao Yang and Wu Meiniang face to face, so as to avoid any future discord between our families.”

“That makes sense. Actually, His Majesty and I also have this intention.” Yin Fei said, “Your Majesty has said that under the marriage, you should temporarily hide. As long as you and Gao Yang are clear about it in their hearts. In fact, this is also a temporary expedient. Everything is for Gao Yang’s sake. If one day her illness is completely healed and you really don’t want to marry Gao Yang, we will definitely not force you.”

“When Your Highness said that, I understood.” Qin Mubai nodded, “Your Majesty’s actions are very appropriate.” After all, Princess Gaoyang’s marriage had just ended, and rumors about her were everywhere in the city. With such a high profile, His Majesty would not be able to change his tone and announce the remarriage. “Let Princess Gaoyang live a peaceful life, and let her recover peacefully and contentedly. This is the most important thing right now.”

“Exactly.” Imperial Concubine Yin nodded her head. “However, although it is an expedient measure, His Majesty is absolutely not joking. He promised to marry Gaoyang to you, so he will definitely not go back on his word. However, he gave you the right to go back on your word. Mubai, His Majesty is really partial to you. No one has had such power since the Tang Dynasty.”

Qin Mubai smiled slightly, “His Majesty was also helpless. He was afraid that I wouldn’t agree now.” Actually, His Majesty is truly overthinking it. Qin Mubai, how could he be the kind of person who forgets righteousness when it comes to profit? “His Majesty owes me a great debt of gratitude, and His Highness the Princess has a deep affection for me … If I refuse to accept it, or if I regret betraying the Princess afterwards, what is the difference between me and a beast?”

“This palace will know that you are a loving and righteous man, so don’t worry about entrusting Gaoyang to you.” Imperial Concubine Yin looked at Qin Mubai gratefully and warmly. She nodded slightly and said, “Mubai, from today onwards, we are one family.” Whether or not Gaoyang will marry into your Qin Clan, or when she will become your wife, in my eyes, you are like a relative of mine. Because you’re my daughter’s favorite man. And Gaoyang is the greatest trust and support in my life. ”

Qin Mubai smiled and nodded, “Thank you, Concubine Yin, for your trust.”

“You’re welcome.” Yin Fei Wan’er smiled and said, “If I say thank you, I haven’t thanked you for saving my life. You’re right, Gaoyang is really better. If she recovers and loses her mother … that would be the biggest mistake I’ve made. At that time, I was too selfish.”

Qin Mubai politely advised, “Your Highness, there’s no need to say that. People don’t live for others. Sometimes, they should have their own persistence and thoughts. Living in someone else’s world forever without finding their own support and value for existence is indeed a very miserable life.”

“No problem, I’m used to it.” Imperial Concubine Yin smiled sweetly as she turned around and walked towards the hall.

Qin Mubai stared blankly at Concubine Yin’s back and muttered in his heart, “Are you used to it …?