Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 192

Chapter 192 Housewarming
Qin Mubai was even more drunk when he rode his horse to send Wu Meiniang to the door and received a deep kiss from her. Wu Meiniang got off the horse and retreated towards the door with a giggle. Her face was flushed red, and her eyes were filled with love, causing an ignorant flame to ignite in Qin Mubai’s heart.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, and snowflakes actually floated in the sky.

“Wow, it’s snowing!” Wu Meiniang took a few steps back and ran into the street excitedly. She reached out her hands to hold the snowflakes and giggled, “I haven’t seen much snow in the south for several years!”

“It’s snowing. It’s cold.” Qin Mubai said seriously, “May I ask Miss Wu, do you need someone to warm the quilt?”

“Fuck off!” Wu Meiniang blushed and hurriedly ran home. Halfway through the journey, she seemed to have thought of something and suddenly stopped. She turned around and ran to Qin Mubai, kissed him on the face, and whispered, “Mubai, sooner or later, I’ll be yours. But … I want to leave that moment in our bridal chamber, okay?”

“Yes.” Qin Mubai chuckled and hugged her tightly. “Hurry up and go back. It’s getting cold. Remember to add a blanket and heat up the kang.”

“I know, a grown man, so long-winded.” Wu Meiniang closed her eyes and whispered. She buried her head in Qin Mubai’s embrace but refused to lift it. She closed her eyes and her face was filled with happiness and warmth.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and the two of them could not help but feel a layer of clothes on their heads and shoulders as they stood on the street. Qin Mubai loosened her grip and patted the snowflakes on her brocade-robed bun, only to find that her long eyelashes were falling. She could not help but smile and say, “Look at you, you stare at me without blinking.”

“Keke!” Wu Meiniang covered her mouth and smiled. She raised her head to look at the gloomy sky and said, “You should hurry back as well. It’s snowing heavily today. It might be snowing heavily in a while. Also, you just drank a lot of wine. Don’t fall into the snow and be buried in the street drunk!”

“Alright, let’s go!” Qin Mubai laughed and got on his horse. He waved his hand at Wu Meiniang and said, “Hurry up and go back. Your mother is probably in a hurry.”

“Mm” Wu Meiniang took a few steps back and stood under the eaves. Only after seeing Qin Mubai disappear into the snowy night did she enter the manor.

It was already deep into the night, so Qin Mubai didn’t want to go back to wake his family, so he went back to his own mansion. This was the first time he was resting in his own home. The bedding and other things were brand new and warm. Qin Mubai fell asleep and snored loudly, sleeping comfortably until dawn.

If not for that crisp and melodious voice, Qin Mubai would not have known how long she would have slept. Opening his eyes, the window was dazzling white. It turned out that he had actually forgotten to close the window when he slept last night.

The cold wind caused the windows to crash and a few long strands of ice pomegranates to form on the eaves of the windows.

“Mm, is that the piano?” Qin Mubai was too lazy to get up in bed. She yawned a few times and pulled her arms to listen quietly.

Obviously, the zither player’s skill was still quite rusty, the tune was not tuned, and he was exploring and imitating it stiffly. Originally, the production of this piano was not so good. To Qin Mubai, it sounded like the sound quality was not good, and the scale was not too accurate. Adding on the strangeness of the pianists, he couldn’t help but hear Wan Er.

However, the person who played the song was quite patient. Although he clearly didn’t play well at all, he insisted on playing for an hour like this. Qin Mubai was tired of staying in bed, so she got up and called her servant to serve the hot water to wash up. She asked, “Who is playing the zither here?”

“Young Master, don’t you know? It’s Miss Yao’er. She must start practicing every day for a quarter of an hour until the end of the day.” The servant replied.

“Oh? It’s her.” Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, “This is the first time I slept in my own house. I really don’t know.”

Just wash up. When you get down to the living room, you’ll see the food delivered by the servant. Because this was the first time Qin Mubai had come home to live, the normally idle servants were exceptionally diligent today and had prepared a sumptuous banquet for him. A full plate of delicacies was served for breakfast, making Qin Mubai’s index finger tremble.

“How can I eat so much by myself? Where’s Miss Yao’er?” Qin Mubai asked.

The servant replied, “Miss Yao’er lives in the backyard with the orphans. She goes in and out of the backyard. She rarely comes to the front yard.”

Qin Mubai smiled and stood up. “Pack the breakfast in a food box and bring it to the backyard.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

After bringing a few boxes of delicious food with him, Qin Mubai stepped into the backyard. The courtyard was covered in white, and all the leaves and shrubs had fallen. Only the two plum blossoms were blooming properly and delicately, giving off a pleasant fragrance.

“Although Yao’er is blind, she is truly a man of taste. Planting two Ao Xuehan plums in this empty courtyard is truly interesting.” Qin Mubai enjoyed it alone for a moment, and the servant had already gone forward to open the empty door.

The two girls adopted by Yao’er hurriedly rushed out and shouted excitedly, “Yay! General Qin is here, General Qin is here!”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai hugged the little girl who was only six or seven years old and gently stroked their slightly red faces. “Why is it so cold? Isn’t there a fire in the room to warm them up?” He asked.

“No, there’s no charcoal!” The little girl answered casually.

At this time, Yao’er had already walked to the door and said in surprise, “Master, you’re here!”

“Silly girl, why are you calling me Master?” Qin Mubai smiled and walked forward. “Didn’t they all take my father as their adopted daughter, Sister Xue’er?”

“Hehe, that’s right … Third Brother!” Yao’er covered her mouth and smiled. She was overflowing with joy, and her face was a little red.

“It’s a cold snowy day. Why hasn’t there been a fire in the room?” Qin Mubai waved his hand and said, “Someone, get the charcoal pot stove and start a fire. By the way, get three to five hundred kilograms of charcoal.”

The servant agreed and hurriedly went to do it.

“Thank you Third Brother.” Yao’er said somewhat embarrassedly, “I forgot to buy charcoal for a moment. I was just about to go out and invite someone today …”

“Who are you going to invite out? Why don’t you use a lot of servants in this manor?” Qin Mubai stepped forward and gestured for her to enter the room. “You are already a member of the Qin Clan, and you are also the master. There’s no need to be so polite. Besides, why are you staying in this side courtyard? There are six or seven empty rooms in the front mansion!”

“I’m just afraid … we’ve disturbed Third Brother!” Yao’er smiled.

The food box was opened and a plate full of delicacies was placed on the table. The little girls cheered and jumped.

“Come, let’s eat together!” Qin Mubai laughed and said, “I’m worried that eating alone is boring. Let’s eat together!”

The girls licked their lips and stared at the food without blinking, but none of them made a move. They asked Yao’er, “Sister Yao’er, can you really eat it?”

“Eat!” Yao’er smiled and said, “General Qin gave this to us.”

“It’s not a gift. Because we’re family, we deserve to share the blessings.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I’m usually young at home, so you should treat yourself as the owner of this place.”

“Oh, we’re all hosts! Dinner–so much delicious, I’ve never eaten before!” The little girls cheered loudly and started to snatch food after being squeezed into a ball.

Qin Mubai laughed loudly and squeezed in two chicken drumsticks. He even handed one to Yao’er and said, “Eat quickly, everyone, eat quickly. This is interesting!”

Yao’er pulled the drumstick and smiled, “I didn’t expect Third Brother to have such a childish heart.”

“Not bad.” Qin Mubai said vaguely as she bit the chicken drumstick without eating anything. “How tired! It’s not easy for a person to be happy all his life! When he is happy, he is happy!”

“Good job!” Yao’er giggled and gently tore open a mouthful of chicken drumsticks. She slowly chewed on them with a cheerful smile on her face.

The people in the room were eating happily. Qin Mubai was still shouting that if there was no wine, there would be no taste. He sent his servants to get some wine. At this moment, there was a creak of stepping on snow in the courtyard. A crisp female voice shouted, “Hey, it’s not fun to have delicious food without waiting for me!”

“Haha, why is Shuang’er here!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly.

Yao’er said, “Shuang’er comes here at this time of day to practice the piano with me.”

At this time, Yao’er had already left the room. When she saw the scene in front of her, she couldn’t help but clap her hands and laugh, “Alright, a group of gluttonous foodies are secretly hiding here eating and drinking!”-Third Brother, you didn’t return all night last night. So you stayed here! There’s a guest looking for you! ”

Behind her were a few servants carrying braziers. There was also another person who was familiar to Qin Mubai, Yin Yang of the Wu Palace Military Academy.

Yin Yang walked in with a smile and cupped his fists in salute, “General Qin, I’m sorry to disturb you.”

“Mm, Brother Yin Yang, sit down. What can I do for you?” Qin Mubai said.

The brazier was put away and everyone sat down to roast the fire. Yin Yang said, “King Wu sent me here to invite the general over for a small gathering to enjoy the tea and snow.”

“Nothing else?” Qin Mubai asked.

“This … I’m not sure.” Yin Yang said, “Perhaps something should be wrong. Otherwise, in such cold weather, the Prince of Wu will not be lacking in disturbing the general in the future. I heard that the Prince of Wu’s Mansion seems to be issuing a ‘Martial Conscription Rankings’ to recruit generals to serve in the Prince’s Mansion in Chang’an.”

“Oh, it must be because of this.” Qin Mubai nodded and thought of Xue Rengui. Indeed, he had discussed this matter with Li Ke earlier. Now that Qin Mubai’s outward transfer had been implemented, it was time to recruit another person. Of course, Xue Rengui was the main candidate.

The fire lit up and it was warm. Qin Mubai was enjoying her food and was comfortable here, but she was unwilling to run to the Wu Palace in the snow. After thinking for a while, Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Brother Yin Yang, could you please tell His Highness Prince Wu that not only does my mansion have good snow and tea, but also good wine and fresh snowplums? Besides, he should come to join in the fun of my housewarming, right? Tell him that I won’t be coming today. I’ll invite him to my mansion to enjoy the snowy wine. I’ll set up a table for him.” As he spoke, Qin Mubai purposely nodded at Qin Shuang’er.

Yin Yang was a delicate and intelligent person. He immediately cupped his hands and said with a knowing smile, “I will definitely bring the words to you at the end.”

“Come, accompany me for a drink before leaving. Warm your body!”

“An authentic Qin Xianjiu, then you can’t help but drink it!”

“Ask His Highness to call Yuwen Hongtai over later. I haven’t had a drink with him in a few days. I really miss that broken wine jar that can’t drink three bowls of muddy wine!”

“No problem!”

Shortly after Yin Yang left, Qin Mubai summoned the servants in the manor and instructed them to hold a banquet in the manor today to entertain the guests.

Qin Shuang’er giggled and said, “Third Brother’s house has been busy for a few days, but it has never been lively. Let’s call it a lottery today! Let’s also come to congratulate you on your housewarming-how can there be no mistress for this housewarming? I have to call for Wu Meiniang, hehe!”

“Yes, it’s time to invite the Wu Clan over.” Yao’er also smiled.

‘”Heh–” Qin Mubai laughed. “You two are enjoying yourselves. Come on, Shuang’er, you can go on a trip!”

“Hehe, just run away. It’s not good at all. It’s snowing so heavily!” Qin Shuang’er said with a wicked smile.

“Oh, you even learned to blackmail?” Qin Mubai pretended to pinch her face.

Qin Shuang’er laughed and dodged, shouting, “I don’t want anything else-from tomorrow onwards, you will teach me and Sister Yao’er to play the piano for three days in a row!”

“That’s out of question!” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I heard Yao’er practicing the piano this morning. I came to teach her on purpose.”

Yao’er blushed, “Yao’er didn’t know that Third Brother was sleeping here yesterday. I didn’t know that I woke Third Brother up this morning. It’s really a sin … Yao’er’s skill hasn’t improved for so many days. I’m really ashamed.”

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of.” Qin Mubai said, “This thing hasn’t been practiced for three to five years. I really can’t get anything good out of it. I’ll teach you more when I have time at home during this period of time.”

“Alright … Thank you Third Brother.” Yao’er whispered softly, her face flushed red. She seemed shy, pleasantly surprised, and somewhat gratified that her wish had been fulfilled.

“Hehe!” Qin Shuang’er stood at the side, her thieving eyes giggling endlessly.

Not long after, Shuang’er also got into a carriage in the mansion and went to invite Wu Meiniang. At first, Qin Mubai wanted to invite Xue Rengui and his wife over for a little party, but after thinking about it, it was better not to disturb Xue Madam Liu because he was pregnant and was about to give birth. After agreeing with Li Ke about the Martial Conscription Rankings, it is not too late to visit Li Ke’s house if he has time in the past few days.

After breakfast, the heavy snow stopped, and the snow in the courtyard was very thick. The servants were ready to sprinkle clean. Qin Mubai told them to forget about it. It was a wonderful thing to keep this intact snow scenery and enjoy it. The group of lively little girls rushed into the courtyard to make a snowman to play with. Qin Mubai also came to take a kick and waved his shovel to help them build a big snowman. He even drew some facial features and put on a hat to make them look interesting.

Yao’er had been standing in front of the door and listening quietly, a warm smile hanging on her face.

The snowman was busy for a while, Qin Mubai was panting and sweating, but his mood was relaxed and relaxed like never before. He was having a good time when he heard the voices of several men coming from the entrance of the courtyard. They were all people Qin Mubai was familiar with, Li Ke, Yuwen Hongtai, and Yin Yang.

“Haha, Your Highness Prince Wu, you’re here!” Qin Mubai carried the shovel and greeted them with laughter.

When Li Ke and the others saw Qin Mubai’s appearance, they laughed out loud, “Great General also makes snowmen to play with!”

“Who stipulated that a general is not allowed to make snowmen?” Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “It was really fun. Do you want to join us?”

Yuwen Hongtai grinned and smiled, “We don’t have that kind of leisure. It’s snowy and ice-cold. It’s best to carry a granny and roll around on the bed!”

“You idiot, your mouth is open. You should be beaten!” Qin Mubai and the others pointed at him and cursed loudly. A group of little girls ran away shyly.

“Mm, Miss Yao’er is also here?” Li Ke glanced at the back and smiled maliciously, “The Golden Room is hiding a spoiled child, Mubai.”

“Don’t talk nonsense! She is my adopted sister now, and my father personally accepted her as his goddaughter!” Qin Mubai bellowed and laughed loudly, “The side courtyard is not good for guests. Let’s go to the main hall!-Yao’er, you guys come with us!”

“Third Brother, are we not going?” Yao’er said with an ugly expression, “The honored guests are in public. We women and children …”

“It doesn’t matter. Come on.” Li Ke said, “Today, there is no distinction between men, women, young, old, and young, but please enjoy yourselves together!”

“King Wu is right. It’s rare for you to be in a good mood today, but please have a good time!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “Come, come!”

“Then Yao’er has no choice but to … obey respectfully!”

The four men laughed heartily and ran towards the front yard on the snow. When they were in the mood, they would occasionally pinch a few snowballs and throw them far away, or smash them at each other, which would also be interesting.

It was as if everyone had returned to their childhood and enjoyed the childhood fun that they had not seen for a long time.

When they first arrived at the main mansion, a carriage drove into the front door. Shuang’er and Wu Meiniang got out of the car.

Yuwen Hongtai’s mouth opened wide and his eyes widened, “Ho ho, the most outstanding beauty in the world, two came down here!”

Everyone was provoked to laugh. Wu Meiniang smiled and walked forward to greet Li Ke first, then said, “What kind of good day is today? How lively is the mansion?”

“Isn’t this your mansion? Why are you still asking us?” Li Ke smiled and said, “Mubai called us here. We all thought it was your good day. I still need someone to prepare the congratulatory gift.”

“Yes, congratulatory gift, congratulatory gift!” Qin Mubai said seriously, “Yes, Your Highness, your gift has been prepared for so long, why haven’t you taken it yet?”

Li Ke was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, “Look at this guy, he’s really a monkey spirit. He’s going to come knock on the bamboo pole if he catches the handle!”

“A gentleman’s words are irrevocable!” Qin Mubai laughed and said, “Today’s banquet is mine. There are so many guests here, especially many small ones. It’s necessary to give out red envelopes-Your Highness, I don’t want your gift anymore. You can give me more benefits, right?”

“Haha, right, right.” Everyone followed suit.

Li Ke also laughed loudly, “Forget it, who let me accidentally make friends and accidentally miss the boat today? This king admits defeat!”

Everyone cheerfully squeezed into the hall. Li Ke and Qin Mubai thought about it at the same time. They coiled up all the couches around the two big furnaces and sat around each other, regardless of their priority or inferiority. Closing the door to block the cold wind and snow, the good wine and dishes were all brought up to enjoy the banquet together. If you want to reward Xue Xunmei, you should wait until the banquet is over and meet up for a walk in the backyard.

This was probably the liveliest and happiest day Qin Mubai had ever had since arriving at the Great Tang.

More than a dozen people were crowded together in the hall, their wine and meat fragrant and smiling happily. Li Ke and Qin Mubai were both good at humor, making the atmosphere comfortable and relaxed. In the mood, Qin Mubai even played the pipa and showed his hand, winning applause from the crowd.

Wu Meiniang sat beside Qin Mubai with a bowl of wine in her hand and said to him, “Mubai, I’m afraid it’s been many years since I’ve been so relaxed and happy. It turns out that Li Ke really doesn’t have any airs, just like an ordinary friend. I think the two of you get along very well and are as close as brothers.”

“How does it compare to the Crown Prince?” Qin Mubai asked with a smile.

“It’s incomparable.” Wu Meiniang Wan’er smiled and said, “Is there anything comparable between Swertia badger and Qilin?”

Qin Mubai smiled knowingly and thought to himself, “Although Wu Meiniang is young, she is a businessman who travels all over the world. She has a good eye for people.” Although I haven’t had any formal contact with the Crown Prince, hearing her words … that notorious Crown Prince may not be that good.

Everyone was having a good time in the hall. Qin Mubai and a few other men even started drinking. The fire was also burning to the brightest, and the hall was as warm as spring. Manor in Manor

At this moment, a loud laugh came from outside the door. “Looks like I came at the right time today!”

“Mubai, I’m coming! Where are you?”

Everyone was stunned. Emperor? With Princess Gaoyang? !

Why are they here?