Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Play Dumb
Qin Mubai and Imperial Concubine Yin returned to the palace. Princess Gaoyang took out a small box and opened it. It was filled with precious and rare jewelry.

“It’s all yours, Ling’er.” Imperial Concubine Yin smiled and said, “Didn’t you look forward to these things for a long time? You still complain that Mother refused to give them to you. Now, I have given them to you.”

“Mother, I’m not married yet, hehe …” Princess Gaoyang stole a glance at Qin Mubai, her face flushed red as she snickered.

Seeing Princess Gaoyang like this, Qin Mubai felt a little relieved. Thinking about it, her emotions should have stabilized. However, if she stayed in this palace forever, sooner or later, she would come into contact with the same people and environment, and she might receive some stimulation. So he wondered if Princess Gaoyang should live somewhere else.

The Li Ke Mansion in King Wu was a good place to go. First, Li Ke was Princess Gaoyang’s royal brother, so it was reasonable for her to stay for a few days. Secondly, it was convenient for him to visit her there.

Just as she was thinking about how to tell Concubine Yin, Princess Gaoyang spoke first. She snorted next to Concubine Yin, “Mother Concubine, I… I want to go out of the palace to play for a few days.”

Imperial concubine Yin kindly stroked her head, “Where do you want to go?”

“I want to stay in Third Brother’s Mansion for a few days!”

“Then you can go.”

Unexpectedly for Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang, Imperial Concubine Yin agreed without hesitation.

For a moment, Princess Gao Yang still couldn’t believe it, “Mother, did you agree?”

“Can this be fake? Go!” Imperial Concubine Yin still wore a smile and said affectionately, “You’ve suffered for the past few days. You can go wherever you want to go. Remember to bring along a few servants and carry more money with you. Don’t be too naughty when you go to your third brother’s mansion. Just make things difficult for him.”

“Wow! Imperial concubine mother, you are so kind. I like you so much!” Princess Gaoyang was overjoyed. She hugged her neck and kissed her on the face.

Qin Mubai smiled and shook his head. He thought to himself, this was probably what the Emperor had instructed him to do. There was no need for him to forcefully control Princess Gaoyang in the future. Let her do whatever she wants.

Perhaps all of this was for the sake of her illness.

“Mubai, please tidy up your car and send Ling’er to King Wu’s Mansion.” Imperial Concubine Yin smiled at Qin Mubai.

“This lowly official obeys.” Qin Mubai cupped his hands and replied.

Princess Gao Yang was overjoyed. She held the jewelry box and jumped to Qin Mubai’s side happily. She held his elbow in front of her mother and said to Concubine Yin, “Mother Concubine, can I … accompany Mubai for a few days? He just came back from Jiangzhou on business. It’s been a long journey, so it’s been hard for him to take a few days off.”

“This mother won’t be able to make the decision.” Imperial Concubine Yin smiled and said, “Go ask your father.”

“I’m not going!” Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and refused.

“Your Highness, there’s no need for that.” Qin Mubai said, “Let’s focus on business. When I send you to King Wu’s Mansion, I have to come back and give a decree to His Majesty. Calm down and stay in King Wu’s Mansion. If I’m free, I’ll come and see you.”

‘”Oh, alright” Princess Gaoyang nodded unhappily, but her heart was still filled with joy.

“Ling’er, tidy up. Go!” The smile on Imperial Concubine Yin’s face was still so quiet and gentle, revealing boundless affection and warmth. She looked at Gaoyang with affection and pity, then looked at Qin Mubai with hope and gratitude. She nodded at him with trust.

Qin Mubai nodded solemnly. The two of them understood each other’s intentions. Only Princess Gaoyang was puzzled and muttered to herself, “What kind of riddle are the two of them playing?”

Not long after, the three maidservants who had served Princess Gao Yang came and helped her pack a large box of clothes, utensils, and jewelry powder, filling a large carriage.

Imperial Concubine Yin warned Qin Mubai before she left. There was no need to show off, just let Gaoyang relax outside. There was no need for outsiders to know that she was leaving the palace to live. Thus, Qin Mubai led three or five followers to escort her car to King Wu’s Mansion. The Black Tortoise Sect’s general recognized Qin Mubai. Seeing that the Royal Guards didn’t dare to investigate even after they left the city, they immediately let him go.

Just as she walked halfway out of the Imperial City, Princess Gao Yang lifted the curtain and asked her maid to call Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai sat on his horse and asked her what was the matter.

“Quick, get in the car and accompany me!” Princess Gaoyang smiled.

“Blind tossing and turning.” Qin Mubai scolded with a smile, “You’re only a few steps away from the Wu Palace. Can’t you hold back for a while?”

“I don’t want it, I want it!” Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, “Mubai, do you know how happy I am today? This is probably the happiest day of my life! I feel like a bird trapped in a cage suddenly flew out and soared freely into the sky. It’s so easy and refreshing! I must have you to share my happiness. Get off the horse and get on the carriage!”

The maids nearby started to laugh. Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Look, they’re all laughing at you. Don’t be so nosy. Take a ride. We’ll be at the Wu Palace in a while. We’ll have plenty of time to talk nonsense with you then.”

“What, what do you mean by nonsense? Really!” Princess Gaoyang complained angrily. Seeing Qin Mubai flatter her horse and walk forward, she shouted at her maids, “It’s all your fault! Smile! See if I don’t use the wooden clip to hit your palms later!”

Prince Wu’s Mansion had arrived. The general recognized Qin Mubai, so he rushed straight into the gate without any hindrance. Someone had already entered the manor to inform the Prince of Wu that Li Ke had already come out to welcome him.

Standing on the steps of the hall, Li Ke saw Qin Mubai from afar and smiled, “This guy is back in the capital? Heh, it’s getting lively now.”

At this time, Princess Gaoyang had already gotten off the car. Li Ke raised his eyebrows in surprise, “Strange, why is this little girl driving so grand to my mansion? She seems to have brought a lot of things with her. Could she be here to give me gifts?”

“Haha, you two came at such a good time. Today is the birthday of this king.” Li Ke laughed heartily as he walked forward.

Qin Mubai didn’t react for a moment and was suddenly stunned, “Is it really such a coincidence?”

“Mubai, don’t listen to him! He just finished his birthday last month.” Princess Gaoyang giggled and stepped forward, “Third Brother, don’t be so stinky. I didn’t bring these things for you. They are all my clothes and jewelry.”

“What do you want to do?” Li Ke asked vigilantly.

“Hehe, let’s see how nervous you are.” Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, “Nothing much. Little sister misses big brother, so she thought of staying in big brother’s mansion for a few days. Could it be that you don’t welcome her?”

“Uh … you’ve already come. Do I still have the nerve to say that I don’t welcome you?” Li Ke helplessly shook his head and smiled bitterly, “I didn’t do anything bad today. Why did I hit such a lottery as soon as I left the house?”

“Third Brother, what do you mean? You bastard!” Princess Gaoyang pulled up her small pink fist and was about to hit him, but Li Ke laughed loudly and dodged.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh. This pair of siblings are quite good at playing tricks on treasures … On the other hand, Princess Gaoyang doesn’t look like a crazy person at all. How did she recover so quickly?

“Alright, gentlemen, there’s no need to stand here and talk. Follow me to the hall for tea.” Li Ke laughed loudly and invited the two of them into the hall. After sitting down to make tea, Sizhu Wu Yue also showed up, quite leisurely.

“Aiya, how comfortable” Princess Gaoyang stretched her waist and smacked her lips. “Third Brother, Mubai … I’m finally free!”

Li Ke waved his hand and rejected the idle people. He personally crushed the vegetable leaves with a tea mill and smiled, “You guys better do something bad and drag me, an innocent good man, into the water.”

“What does His Highness mean by that?” Qin Mubai asked.

Li Ke curled his lips and said, “What, did you forget what you did?”

“What did I do?” Qin Mubai was confused and asked blankly.

“Then ask her!” Li Ke nodded at Princess Gaoyang and continued to concentrate on crushing his tea leaves.

“Mubai, it’s like this” Princess Gaoyang moved closer to Qin Mubai and whispered in his ear, “My father found out about my trip to Jiangzhou last time!”

“This is not strange.” Qin Mubai said, “You are so old, and you have many eyes all the way. It is inevitable that you will reveal your whereabouts. But what’s wrong with you?”

Princess Gaoyang said nervously, “So Father knows that I’m here to see you …”

“And then?”

“Then there is” Princess Gaoyang’s face revealed an awkward expression. She laughed dryly and said, “I wonder how father found out about Fang Yiai. I know that I drugged him …”

“What?” Qin Mubai was stunned.

“That’s it” Princess Gaoyang curled her lips helplessly. “The moment I returned to the palace, Father Emperor was furious with me. He said that even if I wanted to, he wouldn’t have the face to marry me to the Fang Clan anymore. He said that he wanted to marry me far away to Tibet! He even asked me if I had an affair with you, and if you taught me to frame Fang Yiai with such a trick.”

Qin Mubai knitted his brows and did not ask. Facts have proved that Princess Gaoyang definitely did not betray her, otherwise, she would definitely not be in this situation.

Li Ke interrupted, “You have underestimated His Majesty and neglected the intimate relationship between him and Fang Xuanling. The two of you are opposed to each other, and your schemes will be exposed in a flash. Gao Yang was also blamed for being too hasty, it was too obvious. “Mubai, luckily Gao Yang has a deep affection for you. He would rather die than betray you. He has always insisted that he was chatting in the West City Restaurant and heard someone tell him a similar story. That’s why he came up with this method to refuse to marry Fang Yiai.”

“Then, I went crazy.” Princess Gaoyang was like a bamboo tube pouring beans. After saying those words, she stopped and looked at Qin Mubai blankly.

For a moment, Qin Mubai really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“In that case, are you really pretending to be crazy?”

“Can I not pretend?” Princess Gaoyang said angrily, “If I hadn’t pretended to be crazy in that situation, I would have really been married to Tibet.” That’s fine. If Father Emperor insists on investigating forcefully, I’m afraid that I’ll really find out about you … No matter how much nonsense I do, he’s still my father and won’t kill me. But it’s different for you. I was scared and panicked … I thought of pretending to be crazy. ”

Li Ke laughed sinisterly from the side, “This is what a fool would expect. A blind cat catches a dead mouse and kills an old master with a crooked fist.”

“Third Brother, you, you, you!!!” Princess Gaoyang was furious. “Why are you saying all this to mock me! I … really suffered a lot back then. I almost died … If it weren’t for the fact that I still have some thoughts and hopes in my heart, I would have died in a head-on collision.”

Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly and smiled, “Gaoyang, I really admire you!”