Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Chang’an Reunion
Princess Gaoyang blinked blankly and said, “Third Brother, Mubai, what are you playing? Can you explain it clearly?”

“Little sister, didn’t you just say that you wanted to go to Cuju? Why don’t you go prepare first? I’ll talk to Mubai about something and come back later.” Li Ke said.

“Oh … I’m talking about your’men’s big deal ‘again, right? I’m too lazy to listen. I have a headache.” Princess Gao Yang stood up and walked out. As she walked, she repeatedly said, “Mubai, don’t go, don’t sneak away! Otherwise, I will go to your house and catch you!”

“No.” Qin Mubai smiled.

After Princess Gaoyang left, Li Ke shook his head and clicked his tongue, “This girl, why is she so obsessed with you?”

“Your Highness, let’s get down to business!” Qin Mubai smiled.

“En” Li Ke nodded and said, “Actually, I’ve been thinking about it since I brought my little sister back from Jiangzhou. Paper can’t wrap fire. Father Emperor will eventually know about you and Little Sister. In this way, you, Baiji, can be considered to have done your best. It’s not appropriate for you to stay in the palace anymore. Thus, when I was chatting privately with Father Emperor, I took the initiative to say that I wanted to hire you to go with me to Xiang Zhou to be my left and right deputies to govern the place together. As expected, Father Emperor agreed very straightforwardly.

Qin Mubai frowned in surprise, “You took the initiative to make this request to the Emperor?”

“Yes.” Li Ke said, “Actually, I was half probing at that time. Unexpectedly, Father Emperor agreed so straightforwardly.” Imagine, if it was in the past, I would not even dare to open my mouth. Even if Father Emperor opened his mouth, he would definitely not agree. Hundred Cavalry Messenger, that is not an ordinary position, not something that can be replaced by someone casually. A few months after we left Jiangzhou, Father Emperor let Li Junxian take over the Hundred Cavalry. After a long time of operation, he also laid the groundwork for this move. “You should know about this, right?”

“I know.” Qin Mubai nodded. “There are signs of things, so I don’t feel strange. There’s nothing to be reluctant about. It’s good to leave Chang’an now, but I’m happy to go to Xiang Zhou with you.”

“Since you have answered, I will enter the palace tomorrow and formally make a request to Father Emperor.” Li Ke said, “Father also knows that I lack Major General Ding in my palace, especially those who are only one-sided.” Going to Xiangzhou as the governor, there must be a person who can lead the army to assist. Arriving at the place, is the secretariat of the people’s livelihood, the commandant in charge of martial matters. The two complement each other. “I’m going to ask Father Emperor to grant you the title of Commandant of Xiang Prefecture. What do you think?”

Finally, Li Ke added, “Xiangzhou is the upper manor of Shangzhou. The Commander of Zhechong City is at the fourth rank, slightly higher than your current rank.”

“Rank doesn’t matter anymore.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Alright! If the Emperor agrees, I will be happy to be the Commandant of Zhechong!”

“Haha!” Li Ke smiled and said, “Don’t underestimate this Commandant Zhechong.” Xiangzhou used to be the Governor-General’s Mansion, and only changed to the Shangzhou Governor’s Mansion during the reign of Zhenguan. There are more than 50,000 people in seven counties and a radius of 1000 kilometers. The troops in this area are all under your command. “Although the Xiang Prefecture has only 2,000 soldiers, your power is not small, at least much greater than this Baiji!”

“I know that.” Qin Mubai smiled and nodded. He thought to himself, “If you put it more clearly, isn’t it just an Earth Overlord?” The prefecture-level military system of the Great Tang had many prefecture-level military units, which was equivalent to a military district. As for surname Zhechong, he was equivalent to the commander of a military division.

In this way, I am as old as my father in my previous life! Moreover, in Xiangzhou, it was better for him to do whatever he liked than to do anything in the capital and just stare at him with thousands of pairs of eyes. How tired!

Yes, Tuba King, a promising profession!

Immediately, Li Ke took four brushes from the study room and played them on the table. After he finished writing, he had Qin Mubai take a look at it for a while before he felt relieved. Only then did the two of them arrive at the back garden and play Cuju with Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gaoyang was delighted. After leaving the palace for a few days, he thought that he would be able to stay with Qin Mubai day in and day out. Today, with great difficulty, she had the opportunity to play with him. Princess Gaoyang felt like a child celebrating the New Year, and her mood was quite cheerful.

After playing for a while, Princess Gaoyang was already sweating profusely, but she was still cheerfully shouting to continue. On the spur of the moment, she scolded and kicked the ball far away, then clapped her hands and giggled, “I won, I won! Look, I kicked high and far!”

The ball landed by the arch in the backyard. Just as the maid was about to run over and pick it up, someone walked in from the arch and picked up the colored ball. He laughed loudly and walked over.

“Eh, who is it?” Princess Gaoyang blinked her eyes in puzzlement.

“King of Jiangxia!”

“Royal Uncle?!”

Li Ke and Qin Mubai shouted.

Princess Gaoyang whispered, “Wow, it’s Imperial Uncle Jiang Xia? I haven’t seen him for a few years, but I don’t recognize him anymore …”

Jiang Xia King Li Daozong was dressed in a purple-collared golden robe. He wore the Golden Cicada’s Three Liangs Immortal Crown, a long sword and a jade ultimatum. He weighed the ball in his hand and walked over with a smile, “Not bad, Chief Xing! Little girl Gaoyang, you don’t want to act coquettish when you see your uncle. Could it be that you haven’t seen me in a few years?”

“Wow, it’s really Imperial Uncle! Hehe!” Princess Gaoyang ran over with a smile and jumped up to grab the ball in his hand. “If you don’t obediently call me, I won’t return it to you!” Li Daozong raised his hand and refused to give the ball to her, laughing loudly, “If you don’t obediently call me, I won’t return it to you!”

“Hey, hey hey!” Princess Gaoyang suddenly broke into a wicked laugh and stretched out to scratch Li Daozong’s waist. Li Daozong laughed out loud and dodged the ball. He tossed it to Princess Gaoyang and scolded, “You damn girl, you’re really not big or small! You even tickle me when you meet me without saying hello!”

Li Ke and Qin Mubai laughed heartily. Princess Gaoyang took the ball back and smiled proudly, “Haha, I’m afraid few people in this world know that the grand Jiang Xia King Marshal is most afraid of tickling!”

“Alright, Gaoyang has no choice but to bow.” Li Ke smiled and went forward to pay his respects with Qin Mubai.

“Mm, there’s no need to be so courteous. It’s just an ordinary walk. What a coincidence, Mubai is here too!” Dao Sect Li nodded at him with a smile.

“When did Your Highness arrive in the capital? I didn’t know beforehand, so I can welcome him.” Qin Mubai said.

“I just arrived.” Li Daozong said, “This prince is impatient. I can’t walk slowly and ride into the capital first. The servants of my family are still behind me. I came to Wu Palace after I had nothing to do, so I came in to take a look. I heard that you were in Cuju, so I didn’t invite you here!”

Li Ke smiled and said, “I’ve heard for a long time that Emperor Uncle’s kung fu is rare in the world. Why don’t you show your hand today and let us broaden our horizons?”

“No, no, no.” Li Daozong smiled and waved his hand, “After riding a horse for a whole day, your legs are numb. Why don’t you arrange a banquet? When will you wait?”

“Haha, it was my little nephew who was rude! Imperial Uncle, please!” Li Ke laughed loudly and invited Li Daozong to a banquet with Princess Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gaoyang naturally held onto Qin Mubai’s elbow. While playing with the ball, she smiled and said, “Amongst so many royal uncles, I like the King of Jiangxia the most! This little old man is the most interesting!”

“Huh?” “Haha! Gao Yang, am I very old? It seems that I am one or two years younger than your father!” Li Daozong was stunned for a moment before he laughed loudly, “Haha! Gao Yang, am I very old?”

“Hmph, that’s right! You’re the little old man!” Princess Gaoyang snorted unconvincingly.

“Alright, don’t be rude to your highness.” Qin Mubai said.

Princess Gaoyang stuck out her tongue at Li Daozong and waved her grimace. She smiled happily and remained silent.

“So obedient? Mubai, your ability isn’t bad. You’ve tidied up this little fierce horse to the point of obedience, haha!” Dao Sect Li laughed loudly.

“Hateful! You are the horse!” Princess Gao Yang blushed and hurriedly let go of her hand.

“Haha, Royal Uncle, why are you fighting like this when you meet Gaoyang? It’s still the same as a few years ago?” Li Ke smiled and said, “Please serve tea in the main hall!”

“Alright, let’s go!” Dao Sect Li waved his hand and strode forward.

“Hehe!” Princess Gaoyang laughed softly. “Mubai, the king of Jiangxia is very nice and has a very good temper. No matter how much I tease him to provoke him, he is not annoyed. He is much more interesting than my father!”

“You bully good and fear evil!”

“Humph–scold me, ignore you!” Princess Gao Yang stuck out her tongue and pretended to be a ghost as she jumped forward.

Qin Mubai shook her head and smiled. This girl was really happy, she was still a child by nature.

Soon after, the Wu Palace set up a banquet. The four of them sat down and enjoyed the banquet.

After three rounds of drinking, Li Daozong laughed heartily and said, “Not bad! Chang’an still gives me this kind of feeling! I have to enjoy this trip back to Chang’an. Li Ke, Qin Mubai, take turns to treat this king to dinner! This king will definitely show mercy!”

“Hehe, Royal Uncle, your skin is really thick!” Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, “How could you force someone to treat you to dinner like this?”

“Haha! I don’t know how many people in Chang’an are crying and begging to treat me to dinner, but I still refuse to pay attention to them!” Li Daozong smiled and said, “You little brat, what do you know?”

“What? I, my little girl?” Princess Gaoyang immediately became anxious and shouted, “I’m a grown-up! I, I want to …”

“What do you want? Are you getting married?” Li Daozong smiled and said, “Looking at your stupid little appearance, you are still a child. Could you be a woman and a mother?”

“Wu … I’m so angry!” Princess Gao Yang was both embarrassed and angry, her face turning red.

A group of people burst into laughter. Princess Gaoyang was even more embarrassed. She tugged at Qin Mubai’s sleeve and pleaded for help, “Mubai, are you going to watch Imperial Uncle bully me? Can you help me?”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “How can I help him? I can’t beat him, I can’t talk to him, I can’t even drink.”

“Wuwu … ignore you! Together, bully me!” Princess Gaoyang snorted for a while and buried herself in her meal. She really ignored the three men.

“This little girl is still a child, just like a few years ago!” Dao Sect Li chuckled and said, “Come to my mansion tomorrow for a small gathering!”

“Imperial Uncle has an order. Don’t disobey.” Li Ke agreed, so Qin Mubai naturally didn’t have any other opinions.

Dao Sect Li looked at Qin Mubai and asked, “Mubai, did Li Jing take you as his disciple?”

“No.” Qin Mubai said, “But he gave me a military book.”

Li Ke asked in surprise, “Is there such a thing?”

“En, I haven’t even had the time to tell you about what happened yesterday or today.” Qin Mubai said, “The Emperor asked me if I was willing to take Li Jing as my master. He was willing to recommend me, so of course I was willing. So he invited my father to visit Duke Wei’s mansion together, but he didn’t agree to take me as his disciple. He only passed on half of the Jade Tent Scripture.”

“Jade Tent Scripture?” Li Daozong raised his eyebrows in astonishment. “This time, Old Beard is really generous! I’ve heard that he has been writing a military book for the past few years, gathering the essence of his lifetime’s effort. After hearing this, his disciple Hou Junji took the initiative to ask him for this military book, but he refused. I didn’t expect that he would pass it to you so generously this time!”

Qin Mubai asked in surprise, “Is there such a thing? I didn’t know about it earlier …”

“Haha, Old Beard is as intelligent as the sea. He has a tacit understanding with the Emperor. He must have a reason for everything he does.” Dao Sect Li said, “Since you have obtained such a precious treasure, you should study it carefully and strive for improvement!”

“Naturally.”

Dao Sect Li looked at Qin Mubai with a meaningful smile and said seriously, “Qin Mubai, you really have boundless prospects!”

“Uh … where did His Highness start?” Qin Mubai asked.

“Haha, we will definitely know in the future. Now, why bother to find out?” Dao Sect Li laughed loudly, “Come, come, have a drink! Today, we will only talk about personal matters, not state affairs!”

…

After the banquet ended, Li Daozong, who had been drunk for seven to eight minutes, stayed in King Wu’s Mansion to rest. It was getting late, and Qin Mubai was about to take his leave.

Princess Gaoyang reluctantly grabbed his robe and refused to let go. She snorted with a sad face, “It’s only been a while, and you’re leaving again. You won’t accompany me.”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “With so many people watching, I’m not ashamed. Let go. I’m busy these few days. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Why don’t you tidy up your mansion and get me a room? Hehe!” Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, “In that case, it would be easy for me to see you.”

Cohabitation?

‘”Don’t be silly. You haven’t married me yet. You’ve already moved into my mansion and let your father or outsiders know. What do you think? Stay in your third brother’s mansion. If I have time, I’ll come and accompany you.” Qin Mubai smiled.

‘”Where did you think you were …” Princess Gaoyang blushed from embarrassment and muttered, “Why don’t you take me hunting tomorrow? I heard … you took Mama Mei hunting before, but you didn’t take me there, humph!”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly and shook his head, “Alright, I’ll take you there tomorrow. I didn’t expect you to be jealous and well-informed!”

“Hmph, if you don’t know, you can’t do it yourself!” Princess Gaoyang said angrily, “I know a lot!”

“Isn’t it your third brother who betrayed your friend to seek glory? Forget it, I can be considered convinced of your pair of siblings.” Qin Mubai smiled helplessly and said, “Alright, don’t act like you’re going to die. I’ll come over tomorrow to accompany you and take you hunting, OK?”

“Oh Ke Yi?” Princess Gaoyang blinked blankly, “What do you mean?”

“Uh, this” Qin Mubai was speechless for a moment, and couldn’t help but laugh. “It means’good ‘, ‘fine’, and’OK ‘.”

“Then ‘Oh Ke Yi’ is’ Oh Ke Yi ‘!” Princess Gaoyang giggled and said, “What kind of nonsense is this? How funny! Alright, hurry up, I’ll wait for you in the mansion tomorrow! I still have a lot to say to you, and I have a lot to ask you!”

“Got it! You’re too young to be a mother-in-law.” Qin Mubai chuckled and waved his hand, “I’m leaving!”

“I insist, humph!” Princess Gao Yang lifted her lips and raised her face, “I will be even more nanny in the future. Don’t bother me. Don’t hate me. I’m right. You must love me, love me, cherish me. Don’t make me sad. Don’t let me cry. Don’t leave me. Don’t don’t want me. Don’t …”

“I’m afraid of you!” Qin Mubai almost ran away.

“Thief Military Academy, stinking man, he runs faster than a rabbit, hehe!” Princess Gaoyang looked at Qin Mubai’s background and smiled happily. Her face was filled with the unique warmth of a little woman.

“I really can’t stand the two of you!” Li Ke, who had been watching from the side for a while, shook his head and left with a long sigh.

“You’re clearly jealous! Jealous! Haha!” Princess Gaoyang laughed loudly and snorted as she walked into the room.

When she returned home, she found that her family had already finished their dinner and Wu Meiniang had already left. Qin Shuang’er also complained a few times, indicating that Qin Mubai came back so late when she knew that Mother Mei was at home.

Qin Shubao called Qin Mubai and said to him, “The King of Jiangxia has just come to visit. Looking at the situation, it seems that he is looking for you.”

“Yes, this child has already seen him in the Wu Palace.” Qin Mubai said, “I went to see the Prince of Wu and explained to him that I wanted to let him go.”

“What did he say?” Qin Shubao asked.

“He answered.” Qin Mubai didn’t want to argue with his father too much. He simply replied, “He is ready to play on the watch and ask His Majesty the Emperor for instructions.”

Qin Shubao nodded silently and stroked his grey beard. “Looks like the commotion around Jiangzhou isn’t small. Even Li Daozong has resigned and retired. The twists and turns in this matter must be extraordinary. Since you’ve already committed some taboos, it’s not impossible for you to leave Chang’an for a period of time. But … why do you have to get so close to Li Ke?”

Qin Mubai thought for a moment and said, “Father, this child doesn’t think that Li Ke is bad. Moreover, I’m only helping him in his civil and military affairs, and I’m not subordinating to his sect.”

“Easy to say. If you think so, others won’t think so.” Qin Shubao sighed softly and said, “Li Ke is not bad. He is capable, smart, talented and ambitious. But he … Forget it, let’s not talk about it. Let’s just continue with the old story. It’s good that you have a sense in your heart. Since you have already made your decision, you will be responsible for it in the future.”

“I will.” Qin Mubai nodded solemnly.

‘”Also” Qin Shubao hesitated for a moment, as if embarrassed. He continued, “Before you leave, can you find a way to borrow some connections to help me find a job?”

“Uh, this” Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment and nodded, “This child will definitely do his best!”

Dad asked me to help him … find a job?

This was truly unexpected!