Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Troublesome Person
After drinking tea for a while, the housekeeper arranged Princess Gaoyang’s room and invited her to take a look. Princess Gaoyang brought her three maids to tidy up the room, leaving Qin Mubai and Li Ke in the hall to continue drinking tea.

“Why do I look at you as if you have a bitter grudge against me?” Li Ke looked at Qin Mubai and smiled happily.

“Ah, a single word is hard to say!” Qin Mubai let out a long sigh. During the whole day, his nerves hadn’t really relaxed. He was really tired.

“The matter of Gao Yang has already been considered to be a joyful one.” Li Ke said, “When I saw her appear in my mansion, I knew that Father Emperor would not find it difficult for him. After returning to the capital, I heard that Fang Xuanling expelled Fang Yiai from the family and rushed to the northwest frontier to join the army. This marriage is completely over. However, from this, you have indirectly offended the Fang family.”

“I know.” Qin Mubai nodded, “Although it wasn’t my intention, it has something to do with me.” The people of the Fang Clan do not dare to complain about the Emperor and Princess Gao Yang, so they have no choice but to provoke me. Earlier, I had a conflict with Changsun Huan, causing him to be sent out of the Hundred Cavalry. Now that I have a gap with the Fang Clan … I have offended the two important officials of the current dynasty. “Haha, I am a small messenger of the Hundred Cavalry. My ability to not cause trouble is not small.”

“You’re pretty capable.” Li Ke smiled mischievously, “When I was in Jiangzhou, even I admired you very much.” The complicated and dangerous situation at that time was resolved smoothly under your mediation. To be honest, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to handle so many things. A small Jiangzhou actually involves the Crown Prince and the Jiang Xia King … presumably, they are a little afraid of the future. If we mishandle it a little, it is likely to cause a drastic change in the court. At that time, I will either be abandoned by Father Emperor, completely offend the people from the Crown Prince’s camp, or drag the Jiang Xia King into the water together, or I will not be hated by everyone inside and outside. ”

“Fortunately, it’s all over.” Qin Mubai’s heart lit up and he asked, “Oh right, His Majesty the Emperor called you back to the court. How did he deal with you?”

“Haha, I was going to tell you without asking. This is really interesting.” Li Ke clapped his hands and laughed, “Why do I admire you so much?” Do you still remember the plan that the three of us conspired to come up with together when you and I still had Quan Wanji? –I didn’t report the matter of hiding Marquis Shengnan. You secretly played the Emperor. Quan Wanji used this as an excuse to spar with me and expose me. This plan was truly amazing! After returning to court, Father Emperor scolded me in front of the court. He said that I had crippled the royal family because of my official duties, ordered me to go back to the manor to reflect on myself, and grounded me again. However, in less than two days, Zongzheng Temple and the Prime Minister’s Pavilion Department will continue to work together. They will remember that our Jiangzhou Prefecture has contributed to disaster relief, and have restored my food city. They will grant me hereditary history of Jingzhou Prefecture. They will take up their duties in years. At the same time, the Crown Prince was also scolded. His Majesty scolded him for not being good at making friends, and punished him for grounding him to meditation and sentencing him to half a year’s salary. ”

“Haha, that’s interesting.” Qin Mubai nodded and smiled. “On the surface, it seems that the Emperor was enraged. He hit each of the two brothers 50 times. Actually, he didn’t hurt you guys in the dark. Especially you. The Emperor was rewarded with a promotion immediately after he finished punishing you. His Majesty is really rewarding and punishing you clearly, haha!”

“Haha, that’s not true!” Li Ke laughed out loud, “You’re still right.” Nowadays, His Majesty the Emperor does not place the greatest importance on us princes because of our virtue and reputation, but on whether our brothers live in harmony or not. This time, I was punished for not betraying the Crown Prince. Father was angry and happy in his heart. He knew the case well enough that there was no need for me to report it to him. “Therefore, he hopes that I can protect the Crown Prince once more. Don’t attack the Crown Prince’s eldest brother in order to compete for the position of Storage Lord like Fourth Brother.”

Qin Mubai frowned slightly, “From what you said, why does it seem like King Wei has offended His Majesty?”

“That’s right.” Li Ke nodded, “I also heard about it after returning to the court.” Just as the Jiangzhou case was the most urgent, we found that the Marquis of Shengnan was the most anxious. Before your secret music could be delivered to the Emperor, the Wei King had already sent people to the secret music and told the Emperor everything about the Jiangzhou case. Fourth did a very good job. He invited a local official from Jiangzhou to report the lawsuit to the Imperial Stage anonymously. Due to the fact that they had won against Marquis Nanhou, the people from the Imperial Stage did not dare to hand him over to Zongzheng Temple and notify the Prime Minister of the Pavilion Division. After several cycles of reincarnation, he hid his fourth brother’s actions without a trace. However, His Majesty the Emperor was a person who knew the heavens by hand. How could such a small trick be concealed from his eyes? Not long after, the little official was secretly invited to Chang’an by the people of the Martial Temple. His Majesty the Emperor personally instructed him. In three or two rounds, he confessed honestly. It was King Wei who ordered him to play it. ”

“In this way, although the Emperor will not be angry with King Wei, he will definitely be angry in his heart.” Qin Mubai said, “This matter has nothing to do with him, King Wei. Just because it involves the Crown Prince and you, he has extended his hand far away from Jiangzhou.” King Wei had miscalculated this time. In the Jiangzhou case, the Emperor’s real intention was to impeach the local bureaucrats who were supporting the gang, and at the same time to alert the Crown Prince and knock the Jiangxia King. King Wei thought that a great opportunity had come. Since then, the Emperor had really wanted to cripple the Monarch, so he hurriedly secretly made a move. Once the emperor finds out about this, his prospects will be dim. ”

“Extremely true.” The corners of Li Ke’s mouth curled up slightly, and he smiled mysteriously and profoundly. “After returning to the capital, I heard that when the Jiangzhou case was investigated deeply, His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly came to the Emperor to plead guilty.” He said that his wet nurse’s younger brother, the Marquis of Shengnan, had committed many crimes in the Jiangzhou area and cheated and abducted him in all directions under his banner. He sadly apologized to His Majesty, drawing a clear line with Marquis Shengnan as quickly as possible, and attacking Marquis Shengnan when he fell. In this way, it would be meaningless to investigate this case any further, because His Majesty the Emperor had already achieved his goal. “When I recall it now, you immediately killed Hegan Chengji and the others. What a brilliant move with a flash of light!”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai smiled, “I was in a hurry.” After killing Hegan Chengji, I, Starry Night, sent someone to deliver a letter to the Crown Prince. Sure enough, he wasn’t stupid. He understood what I meant and immediately went into the palace to apologize to the Emperor and skimmed off his relationship with the Marquis of Shengnan. It’s good for him, it’s good for us. “In this way, we will not be caught between the Crown Prince’s camp and His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Yes, what a miracle!” Li Ke heaved a sigh of relief and smiled, “Fortunately, I have someone as resourceful and decisive as you to advise me. Otherwise, I would have capsized this time. I can’t do anything else but kill Hegan Chengji. Mubai, I really admire you this time. From now on, I will listen to your advice.”

“Including asking you to treat me to dinner? It’s been a long day. I’m really hungry now.” Qin Mubai smiled.

“What’s so difficult about this? Haha!” Li Ke laughed loudly and clapped his hands, “Someone, prepare a banquet! Welcome Princess Gaoyang and General Qin!”

The servant agreed and immediately went to prepare.

“Right, there’s one more thing.” Li Ke said, “I heard that the King of Jiangxia has resigned from the position of Governor of Jinzhou and requested to return to Chang’an to take care of his old age.”

“What? Why haven’t I heard?” Qin Mubai said in surprise.

“You were probably on your way back then, just the last few days.” Li Ke said, “I have resumed the court shift, the court to listen to politics every day.” Although this matter has not been publicly discussed by the Imperial Court, the several core ministers are already aware of it, and I have also heard some news. It was said that the Emperor had refused three times in a row, and the King of Jiangxia had insisted four times that he should resign on the grounds of illness. The Emperor was helpless and had no choice but to agree temporarily. “It may not be long before the King of Jiangxia returns to Chang’an.”

Qin Mubai nodded, thinking that after the Jiangzhou case, he did not know how the Emperor of Jiangxia negotiated with the Emperor. At that time, the biggest backer of that major case was the King of Jiangxia. Although he wasn’t the direct mastermind and shady hand, if it weren’t for him supporting the flag, Marquis Shengnan and the others wouldn’t have been so arrogant. Although he had only been used by others, as the leader of one side, it was also considered a grave mistake for him to be so lax and indirectly aiding the evil. Moreover, the Jiang Xia King also understood the Emperor’s intentions. He was afraid that he would have some merits that would shock the emperor. Now that Rapids Yong has retired from his post, it’s not a bad thing for him to have a few days of leisure.

“Mubai, this time, you can be considered to have both fame and fortune. You have both people and goods!” Li Ke smiled maliciously.

“I don’t understand.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Apart from all the troubles, I have never cleaned up. What have I obtained?”

“What, you’re not telling the truth in front of me?” Li Ke smiled and said, “First of all, the emperor must be quite satisfied with the result of your handling of this case, because the stability of the court is the most important thing to him, and he has achieved the purpose of impeaching the Crown Prince and the King of Jiangxia.” Wasn’t it a good job to do such a good job? Therefore, the emperor must be greatly appreciated and satisfied with you in his heart; Secondly, the Crown Prince will be saved from a calamity with your help. Although you killed his trusted aide Ho Cheng Ji, he will definitely clap his hands secretly and applaud him. I wish you could kill more people and help him a few more times. Now that you are his great benefactor, he might celebrate every day in the manor, waiting for you to come over to the manor’s banquet to thank you face to face. Thirdly, there’s no need for me to say anything about the Jiang Xia King, right? If you hadn’t thought about it a step earlier and reported it to him in advance, it would be hard to tell what kind of situation he would be in now. This was also a huge favor to him, it depended on how he repaid it. Fourth … let alone. “You’ve already abducted Gaoyang from the palace and eloped to my mansion. Isn’t this a good deal?”

“Elope?” Qin Mubai’s eyes widened and he pretended to be frightened. “Don’t talk nonsense. I was ordered by Concubine Yin to escort the princess to your mansion. I’m a Hundred Cavalry Envoy who works for the royal family. It’s not like you don’t know!”

“Pretend! You really can pretend! Continue pretending!” Li Ke shook his head in jealousy and sighed for a long time. “Sometimes I really envy you. If I can exchange the skin bag, I would rather not be this prince and change your identity with you.” Look at you, how nice! Right now, the emperor, the crown prince, and the king of Jiangxia all regard you as a hot spot. How glorious is this, and how bright is the future? Moreover … look at those little beauties beside you, they are each more beautiful and more affectionate. There is my persistent and fiery royal sister, heroic heroine Chen Yan, and a smart and capable Wu Meiniang-Oh, right! Wu Meiniang seemed to have returned to Chang’an? When we were practicing archery in the backyard, we heard that there was a movement in the Martial House. It should be her coming back. ”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “You really know a lot. That’s right, Wu Meiniang came back from Jiangzhou with me.”

“Oh, you guys are still having a private meeting in Jiangzhou?” Li Ke curled his lips in jealousy and said, “Alright, while I’m gone, you’ll be so romantic and cheerful! Hmph, but don’t be complacent too early. Sooner or later, Wu Meiniang and Gaoyang will meet. Neither of these women will save money. If these two are jealous of each other, it will definitely be heavenly thunder stirring up the earth fire. I’ll see how you handle it!”

Qin Mubai’s heart skipped a beat as he thought to himself, It seems that there will never be a lack of trouble around me … Yes, the Emperor and Imperial Concubine Yin have already mentioned to me the marriage of Princess Gaoyang; What should I tell Wu Meiniang?