Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 256
Chapter 256 Spank Your Ass
The Crown Prince drove in front, the guards guarding him from the side, and the civil and military officials followed behind. The Eastern Palace Adjutants and servants who came with the Crown Prince were left on the two large ships behind.
The Crown Prince’s patrol to the south was no small matter. The Eastern Palace officials accompanying him and the Imperial Court sent over a total of a hundred officials to participate in the ceremony. In addition to the musicians, wine, cooks, servants, and waitresses, these Li Chengqian’s men also came. There were three to five hundred people on the last two ships, and they also brought quite a bit of cargo.
When Princess Gaoyang arrived at the dock, the warships were unloading cargo. Many of the soldiers left behind by Qin Mubai were specialized in these tasks, and Ponfey was taking care of them.
No one was allowed to enter the military dock, not even the royal relatives and officials. The guards were on the same alert as the barracks. But seeing that it was Princess Gaoyang, the soldiers knew of his relationship with Qin Mubai, so they didn’t dare to stop him, so they could only let him go.
Princess Gaoyang rushed into the dock excitedly. Looking around, she was dumbfounded. There were so many people, and several large ships were unloading their cargo. Where could she find Wu Meiniang?
With a plan in mind, Princess Gaoyang laughed proudly. She shook her head and summoned more than a dozen big-headed soldiers. “Listen, I’m looking for someone, but I don’t know where to find them. Light up your voices and call out to me!”
The soldiers were stunned for a moment, “Your Highness, what should I call you?”
“All of you shout-Wu Meiniang from Chang’an, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang is waiting for you!”
“Uh … Yes!”
“Wu Meiniang from Chang’an, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang is here waiting for you!” The soldiers didn’t dare to talk too much. They could only shamelessly start shouting loudly, “Wu Meiniang from Chang’an, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang is here waiting for you!”
Fortunately, he was a soldier. He was breathless and his voice was loud. These few roars suppressed all the noise, causing everyone on the dock to hear him. Many people burst into laughter, but word of mouth began to spread that Princess Gaoyang was waiting for Wu Meiniang at the dock in Chang’an.
At this time, Wu Meiniang was leading a few capable female subordinates to command the porters to unload many goods brought from Chang’an, such as fine wine, silk and satin, as well as many materials needed to open the shop. There were hundreds of stones in total, piling up like mountains in the cabin.
Hearing the news, Wu Meiniang was delighted. She hurriedly brought a few followers out of the boat and trotted towards Princess Gaoyang’s side.
“Haha, Mother Mei, let me call you out!” Princess Gaoyang proudly clapped her hands and laughed. She said to the big-headed soldiers, “Alright, alright, there’s no need to shout anymore. You guys can do your job! I’ll tell you General Qin that you’ve helped me. There will definitely be a reward, hehe!”
“Thank you, Your Highness!” The soldiers were amused and left laughing.
“Wu Zhao greets the princess.” Wu Meiniang stepped forward and hurriedly bowed.
“Hehe, I didn’t expect that we would meet again in Chang’an!” Princess Gaoyang said happily, “Have you worked hard all the way? Are you fainting?”
“Fortunately.” Wu Meiniang smiled and looked around. “Has the Crown Prince and the others left?” She said.
“Yeah, those grown men are really boring.” Princess Gaoyang said, “They only care about their own dignity. They only know how to talk about national affairs, but they don’t care about us. Look at how nice I am. I came here to pick you up.”
“Your Highness, how dare you let Wu Zhao? It’s indeed inconvenient for people like us to appear on such a formal occasion! Look, the Crown Prince’s own imperial concubines are also on the same boat as me!” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “After coming down from the palace for many days, are you still used to living in Xiangzhou?”
Princess Gao Yang curled her lips and sighed, “I’m used to it. It’s just that …” Did you know that my royal sister-in-law, the concubine of Third Brother Wu Wang, passed away a while ago? Originally, I thought of Xiangzhou and had a good time with Mubai and the others. Who would have thought that he would be crying with her these days? “Hey, look, my eyes are a little red and swollen!”
Wu Meiniang was stunned for a moment before nodding her head, “How pitiful. I suppose the Crown Princess is about the same age as us. She left so early. Ah, what a pity!”
“Alright, Mother Mei, don’t say such unhappy things when we just met. Leave the matter of the dock to this subordinate. Hehe, take my car. Let’s go to the Crown Prince’s elder brother’s Xingyuan for the banquet together!” Princess Gaoyang smiled happily.
“Good, good, but … that kind of occasion isn’t suitable for a merchant girl like me, right?” Wu Meiniang said.
“Nonsense, what’s inappropriate!” Princess Gaoyang raised her face and said angrily, “Ignore those men and those rules. Now that you are my friend, even the Imperial City can go boldly. Not to mention the Crown Prince’s brother? Let’s go. Stop talking. Hurry up and chase after them. Hehe!”
“Alright!” Wu Meiniang smiled helplessly and handed over the matters at hand to her subordinate. Then, she boarded the carriage with Princess Gaoyang and looked at Xiangyang County.
The two women sat in the car. Princess Gaoyang happily hugged Wu Meiniang’s elbows and smiled, “Meiniang, it’s good of you to be here!” You know what, Mubai, he’s disappointing me, huh! I haven’t had time to play with me since I’ve been here for so long. I’ve been busy with his military affairs, ah, official business. I’m so bored. Every day, I take people wandering around the streets and alleys. My shoes have worn out two pairs. Everyone in the city will recognize me. ”
“Haha, then why didn’t you fix him properly?” Wu Meiniang smiled.
“How dare I? Hehe, otherwise, you would definitely not let me off!” Princess Gaoyang smiled mischievously.
“Aiyo, what are you saying?” Wu Meiniang laughed, “You’re a princess!”
“Hehe, don’t we have a’secret agreement ‘? Outside, I’m a princess, so you have to respect me and listen to me. In private, you’re my sister, so I want to listen to you.” Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, “It’s all because that guy is too playful. He’s so hateful. Neither of us can monopolize him. There’s nothing we can do, so I can only take half of him. The other half is yours. That’s why I don’t dare to act recklessly!”
“Hehe!” Wu Meiniang also laughed, “You didn’t tell that guy about this secret agreement, did you?”
“I’m not that stupid!” Princess Gao Yang smiled proudly and said, “He must still be in a dilemma right now. The two of us have come together, what should he do? Hmph, when the time comes, we’ll join forces to deal with him, and we won’t be afraid of him bullying us anymore!”
“How dare he bully you?” Wu Meiniang smiled warmly and deliberately said the word’bullying ‘harshly.
“Ah? … No, no!” Princess Gaoyang’s face immediately turned red.
“Hehe!” Wu Meiniang was amused.
“Hateful, don’t laugh!” Princess Gaoyang shouted a few times in embarrassment. Suddenly, she laughed mischievously, “Mother Mei, you’ve known him for so long, and there’s still an engagement. You must have already … that, right?”
“Which one?” Wu Meiniang asked seriously.
“Aiya, it’s … that, that!”
“Well, which one is it?”
“Hmph, I won’t tell you anymore! You’re as cunning as him!”
…
At the Crown Prince’s mansion, Li Chengqian got off his carriage and looked around. He nodded in satisfaction, “That’s right, it’s really a unique water country residence. I like it very much.”
“It’s good that the Crown Prince likes it. Previously, there were people who were worried that you wouldn’t be satisfied!” Dao Sect Li said.
On the side, Xiao Yu’s expression turned cold and he did not say a word.
“How could it be!” Li Chengqian smiled and said, “No matter what kind of residence it is, as long as it is arranged by Third Brother and General Qin, it is their wish. No matter what, I will be satisfied. Alright, everyone, please go inside and rest. The lone chef and other servants are still at the back. We will prepare a banquet later!”
“Don’t bother the Crown Prince. I called the cooks and servants I brought from Chang’an to this place early in the morning. I’ve been busy cleaning the banquet for the whole morning. It’s about time to get ready.” Dao Sect Li said.
“Mm, I really have to trouble you, Royal Uncle. Everyone, please!” Li Chengqian led the way in and looked around.
“This is Lonely’s first time in Jing Xiang’s land. It feels really good. Although it’s not as grand and luxurious as Chang’an, it still has its own exquisite elegance.” Li Chengqian said, “It’s been a long time since I left the capital for a sightseeing trip. I’ll be staying here for a few more days before returning. Third Brother, General Qin, do you mind?”
“Welcome.” Li Ke smiled and said, “Brother Huang, it’s a blessing to be able to stay in Xiang Prefecture. I’m just worried that I won’t be able to fulfill the friendship of a landlord. If you don’t treat me well, I hope you’ll forgive me.”
“A family, how can we talk to each other?” Li Chengqian smiled and said, “Brothers, your hands and feet are too polite. If your left hand is not polite to your right hand, then there is no need for your right hand to be too polite!”
“What the Crown Prince said is true.” Li Daozong said, “Brother, if you are one-hearted, you will lose money. I, Li Tang Ruo, need the Crown Prince and many of my brothers to work together in order to prosper.”
The group chatted happily and entered the main hall to sit down. The Crown Prince was in the lead, Li Ke and Li Dao Sect were separated, and the rest of the civil and military officials, such as Qin Mubai and Xiao Yu, were also given seats. After drinking tea and playing music, the people who had traveled more than twenty miles rested for a while and prepared to start the banquet later.
Qin Mubai sat on the seat and slowly tasted the inscription. He thought to himself, Seeing that Li Chengqian’s words were elegant and graceful, he was not as hasty as the rumors had it. Moreover, his brotherhood with Li Ke seemed to be quite good. However, along the way, King Qi, Li You, didn’t fart at all. He didn’t interrupt the royal family when they were chatting, as if it wasn’t quite right with the Crown Prince.
Everyone sat down and chatted. At this moment, the sound of carriages and horses came from the courtyard. A woman shouted, “Brother Crown Prince, we’re coming!”
Who would dare to barge into the Crown Prince’s territory and shout loudly?
Everyone looked out curiously and was instantly overjoyed. It turned out to be Princess Gaoyang. She was getting off the car and waiting for the other woman to land on the ground.
Li Chengqian smiled and said, “General Qin, why don’t you go greet him?”
“Uh, me?” Qin Mubai was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
“Of course it’s you. Do you still want me to go on your behalf?” Dao Sect Li teased.
“Alright!” Qin Mubai awkwardly smiled as he stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince.
Princess Gao Yang was pulling Wu Meiniang into the room arrogantly. Qin Mubai greeted her and clasped his fists and bowed seriously, “At the end of the day, General Qin Mubai, on the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince, came to greet His Highness the Princess!”
“Hehe!” Princess Gaoyang was instantly delighted. She coughed dryly twice and cut her small hands off her back as a serious expression. “No need to bother General Qin! This is Wu Meiniang of Chang’an. I’m a good friend of yours. You can’t neglect her, much less bully her! Otherwise, I’ll … I’ll spank your butt!”
“Haha!” The entire room burst into loud laughter.
Wu Meiniang was also amused. She smiled and said, “Your Highness, you are really impressive. Look at General Qin, his face is green from fear.”
Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, “I will remember the princess’ warning at the end of the day. Guys, please enter!”
“Hehe! How satisfying!” Princess Gao Yang snickered twice and pulled Wu Meiniang into the room with a swagger.
Li Chengqian sat on the throne and laughed happily for a long time. “Gentlemen, let me introduce you to you. Your Highness Princess Gaoyang, you must already know each other. The other is the famous Chang’an Wu Meiniang, the daughter of our Great Tang Kingdom’s founding minister and warrior.”
At this point, Li Chengqian paused for a moment and said emphatically, “Well, she is Princess Gaoyang’s sincere friend and also the Crown Princess’ best friend.”
“Disrespectful, disrespectful!”
The civil and military officials of Xiangzhou were instantly moved. Originally, they were no strangers to the name of Chang’an Wu Meiniang. First, Qin Xianjiu was famous all over the world. The name of Chang’an’s number one wine (Qin Xiange) was also famous in the sea. In addition, she had lived with her father as an official in Xiang Prefecture. She was also Qin Mubai’s fianc é e and famous beauty.
However, they did not expect that Wu Meiniang would have such a good relationship with Princess Gaoyang. She was also the Crown Princess’ best friend. From the looks of it, Qin Mubai’s “relationship” in Chang’an was extraordinarily deep!
On the other side, Qin Mubai and Li Ke exchanged glances, but they were thinking about something else-the Crown Prince, this was undoubtedly openly getting close to Qin Mubai!
