Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 282

Chapter 282 Subhuti Is Treeless
When the Emperor opened his golden mouth, everyone, including Princess Gao Yang, was quite surprised-why did he suddenly mention the marriage between Princess Gao Yang and Qin Mubai at this time?

Li Shimin didn’t seem to be interested in explaining anything. Instead, he continued, “It’s extraordinary for the Son of Heaven to marry a daughter. We should get engaged first, and then we should get married after a year. After King Qi’s funeral is over, Ke’er, you will preside over the engagement ceremony between the two of them.”

Li Ke was shocked and immediately cupped his hands without hesitation, “Father, I don’t dare to accept orders!”

“What are you talking about?” Li Shimin was also surprised and looked at him in disbelief.

Qin Mubai and Princess Gao Yang were also shocked and puzzled.

“This son … has just lost his wife, which is quite ominous. It’s not good to use this ominous aura to offend the happiness of the royal sister and the consort-in-law. Please think twice, Father Emperor, and choose another person to host the wedding ceremony.” Li Ke bowed.

“Third Brother, why … are you talking like this!” Princess Gaoyang shouted in surprise and anger.

“Gaoyang, don’t make any noise. Your third brother’s concerns are reasonable.” Li Shimin nodded lightly, “Alright, I’ll think about it again and make another choice.”

Qin Mubai stood at the side without looking sideways and did not say a word. He thought to himself that Li Ke had deliberately found an excuse to shy away from him. The purpose was to keep a distance from him. Actually, Qin Mubai could tell when he was playing chess just now. After returning to the capital this time, Li Ke was extremely cautious. Actually, Qin Mubai knew very well that his chess skills were definitely not inferior to Li Shimin’s. When he had just eaten that horse, he hesitated again and again. He definitely saw that it was an ambush and trap set by Li Shimin, but he still “decisively” ate it. As a result, he lost a beautiful game.

Li Ke began to hide his strength again.

Only Princess Gao Yang didn’t understand what was going on, and now she was a little angry. She kept staring at Li Ke with her eyes slanted. If it weren’t for the presence of the emperor, he would have questioned Li Ke long ago.

At this moment, Li Shimin said, “In the past few days, there have been many troubles in the world. From Xiang Zhou to Deng Zhou, some things that Li You has done have caused the entire world to tremble and disturb. However, that is all a matter of the past. There is no need to mention it in the future, nor do you need to explain anything to me.”

Li Ke immediately fell to his knees with tears of gratitude, “Father’s heart is like a mirror, I admire him.”

“Get up!” Li Shimin said indifferently, “Those who are clear will be clear, and those who are turbid will be turbid. It is not that my heart is like a mirror, but that things are not judged by my own judgement. There are laws in the world.”

“Thank you, Royal Father!” Li Ke still kowtowed a few times before he stood up respectfully with a look of fear and fear that he wouldn’t die in a catastrophe.

“Ke’er, since you’ve already come to Chang’an, there’s no need to rush back to Xiangzhou.” Li Shimin suddenly said.

Li Ke was shocked, but he didn’t dare to say anything. He was probably thinking in his heart, “Didn’t you trust me? Why did you want to stop my official?”

“Don’t misunderstand, it’s actually like this.” Li Shimin ridiculed, “After the incident in Dengzhou, the court officials have more advice, saying that hereditary secretariat system, there are many shortcomings.” This Dengzhou rebellion was caused by the shortcomings of the hereditary secretariat system. As a result, the ministers a force about, advise me to abolish the hereditary secretariat system. After thinking for a while, I feel that what they said makes sense. He planned to abolish the new hereditary secretariat system at the end of the year, and transfer all the princes and princes who had been transferred from afar back to Chang’an. They would only be given the post of prosecutor, and would no longer go to the fiefdoms to be officials. ”

“Father is wise, I will obey!” Li Ke hurriedly cupped his hands and replied.

Li Shimin nodded and sighed softly. He turned to look at Princess Gaoyang and said in a low voice, “King Qi has come to this day. I indeed have an unshirkable responsibility. In the future, I will try my best to fulfill my duty as a father and accompany and supervise you. Afterwards, all of you should stay by my side and not go anywhere!”

“Yes, Father …” Li Ke and Princess Gao Yang answered softly.

Qin Mubai was beating a drum in his heart. Back then, Li Shimin wanted to implement the hereditary secretariat system in order to disintegrate and split up the power of the political parties in the court, so that he could easily control the current situation and prepare for the establishment of the Storage. In fact, politicians like Li Shimin naturally knew that the hereditary secretariat system was no different from the enfeoffment of the various marquises, and was riddled with flaws. He was no expedient; Now that Li You’s incident had caused him to have to give up this expedient plan-but did that mean that Li Shimin had already decided on the candidate for the Savage Monarch in his heart? Or could it be said that he was already able to completely control the two powers of seizing the throne in the Imperial Court?

As an emperor, Li Shimin was essentially a statesman. No matter what he did-even when it came to housework-there were traces of a politician’s train of thought everywhere.

“Ling’er.” Li Shimin called out softly, paused for a moment, and said, “If you have time, spend more time with your mother.”

“Mm” Princess Gaoyang bit her lips and nodded gently. There were already sparkling tears in his eyes.

“Alright, it’s alright, you guys leave!” Li Shimin smiled and gently waved his hand. His smile revealed a hint of exhaustion.

The three bid farewell and left. After leaving the Imperial Study, Li Ke looked deeply at Qin Mubai and left without saying a word.

“Hey, Third Brother, Third Brother! … Third Brother, why are you doing this!” Princess Gaoyang called out a few times, but Li Ke didn’t have the intention to stop. This made her a little angry.

“Forget it, Ling’er.” Qin Mubai smiled and advised her, “Your third brother … doesn’t seem to care much about us anymore.”

“Why? Aren’t we always the best?” Princess Gao Yang asked, both sullen and puzzled.

Qin Mubai sighed and shook his head, “There are no eternal friends or enemies in this officialdom. I’m afraid I’ve done something wrong and offended him.”

“What is it?” Princess Gaoyang insisted on breaking the casserole and asking to the end.

Qin Mubai shook his head awkwardly, “Forget it, it’s better not to say anything. Let’s go and see your mother.”

“No, you must!” Princess Gaoyang stubbornly stood in front of Qin Mubai, frowning and refusing to let him go.

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly, “Ling’er, didn’t you never care about my matters?”

“That was before. Now I have to take care of it. Have you forgotten our agreement? There are no more secrets between us?” Princess Gaoyang said, “Besides, it has something to do with Third Brother! It’s been such a long time since we’ve shared the honor and disgrace of advancement and retreat! How can you say that you’ve lost your face? Why did San Ke suddenly turn down the engagement ceremony for us just now? So it’s because of a conflict with you?”

Qin Mubai nodded helplessly, “If you insist on knowing, I will tell you. But you must promise that no one else will know?”

“Yes, yes.” Princess Gaoyang nodded her head repeatedly and said anxiously, “Hurry up and tell me!”

“Actually, this is the case …” Qin Mubai began to blindly say–

“When the emperor decree to xiang zhou, called him back to the capital, life I stay motionless to protect the people. But at that time, I defied the imperial edict and argue with King Wu in public. Actually, it doesn’t matter anymore. The crux of the matter is that I even used my personal relationship with a few generals in his mansion to transfer some of his personal soldiers to my hands to assist me in the battle. At that time, I thought he had already left Xiang Zhou, but I didn’t expect him to leave yet! Of course he was unhappy to know about it–could he be happy to think that his subordinates would listen to my orders? More importantly, he was very annoyed by my resistance to the decree. On the one hand, it is certain that he was scolded by His Majesty the Emperor, because he, the governor, did not help Chu Suiliang to restrain me. At the very least, he was guilty of negligence. Secondly … even a prince like him can’t restrain me, can His Majesty not call him incompetent? Xiang state will only listen to me, his heart can not be angry? So … ”

“Hmph, Third Brother is too narrow-minded!” Princess Gaoyang immediately shouted angrily, “He is jealous of talent!”

“No, you can’t say that.” Qin Mubai hurriedly said, “Actually, I did go too far. I didn’t think much of his dignity and face as a prince. He was too sharp.” In Xiangzhou, I have completely overshadowed his reputation and fame. He also has his pride and face as a prince. If I were to do things like this, anyone would inevitably feel a little unhappy in their hearts. ”

“Ah, I really don’t understand what’s going on with your men!” Princess Gaoyang frowned dejectedly. “What should we do? Could it be that from this moment onwards, you and Third Brother have never interacted with each other?”

“I don’t know.” Qin Mubai curled his lips innocently. “He even directly refused in front of the Emperor. Judging from the situation, he probably has the intention to break off relations with me. Since he ignores me, can I still go and stick my face on his cold butt?”

‘”Ah!” Princess Gaoyang sighed again and shook her head, her brows furrowed in confusion.

The two walked and chatted as they slowly walked out of Penglai Palace. There were guards and eunuchs and palace maids on both sides. These people were all confidants of Li Shimin without exception. When Qin Mubai said these words, he pretended to be cautious and deliberately spoke a little louder. It was estimated that the guards on the left and right were probably listening to him. Not long later, it would reach Li Shimin’s ears.

Moreover, Qin Mubai knew Princess Gaoyang too well. She was an impatient person, and when she saw something unpleasant, she couldn’t hide it in her heart, so she would think of a way to solve it. Qin Mubai and Li Ke were having a quarrel, which was definitely the last thing she wanted to see.

What would she do according to her temper? Without a doubt, she would first go to Li Ke and persuade him to “reconcile” with Qin Mubai; Afterwards, this “dishonest” fellow would definitely take these words to his father to clarify in front of Li Shimin that “she and Qin Mubai have no conflict with Li Ke”.

Li Shimin was most worried about conflicts between his children. After Li You’s incident, Princess Gao Yang must have a shadow in her heart. Of course, she didn’t want her father to see that her and Qin Mubai had caused an awkward situation with Li Ke.

In this way, the goal was achieved.

If there was no conflict between Qin Mubai and Li Ke, Princess Gaoyang would have to “reconcile” them.

“This can be considered’good intentions’. It can’t be considered deception … I’m sorry, Ling’er! These words can’t be said to anyone. Only Li Ke and I know what to say.” Qin Mubai thought to herself, feeling a little guilty.

After all, whether it was good intentions or bad intentions, he had indeed “exploited” Gaoyang.

There’s no other way. Officials and battlefields, not to mention such an extraordinary period, can only use some extraordinary methods … As long as they don’t harm anyone, it’s fine.

“Alright, don’t think about these troublesome things.” Qin Mubai held Princess Gaoyang’s hand and looked at her tenderly. “Ling’er, we’re finally going to be together.”

“Mm” Princess Gao Yang finally revealed a gentle smile and stared at Qin Mubai. Her eyes shone with excitement and sadness. She whispered, “However, in this current situation, I really don’t know if I should be sad or happy. If only my brother and uncle were still as alive as before, I would be able to share this joy with us.”

“The dead are over. I’m sorry, by the way. Those who are still alive, you should cherish them more.” Qin Mubai said, “Let’s go and tell Concubine Yin De.”

“Good! My mother will definitely be happy! … Ah, I don’t know if she should be happy or sad at this time!”

“Don’t think too much, let’s go!”

The two of them arrived at the Great Horn Temple, but the audience’s Taoist nun said that Imperial Concubine Yin De had just left the Taoist temple and went to the Protector’s Heavenly King Temple in the Northern Garden of the Great Ming Palace.

“Ah, no! My mother is really going to lose her hair. Quickly stop her!” Princess Gaoyang cried out in shock.

Qin Mubai’s heart tightened as well. He couldn’t care less, so he and Princess Gao Yang sprinted around the imperial palace without any proper manners. There was a distance between the Great Horn Temple and the Heavenly Monarch Protector’s Temple. Qin Mubai simply pulled down a guard cavalry and rode on Princess Gao Yang’s horse. He raised his whip and galloped wildly.

All of the guards were dumbfounded, but they didn’t dare to spit a single thing out.

He hurriedly arrived at the Heavenly Monarch Protector’s Temple. It was a temple located in the northwest corner of the Great Ming Palace, the Royal Buddhist Temple in the palace. The Li Clan respected the Dao, but they did not reject Buddhism. Many people in the palace believed in Buddhism. The Heavenly Monarch Temple of the Buddhist Kingdom was also flourishing with incense. The temple was filled with monks, of course, there were no nuns.

At this time, Concubine Yin De had already untied her head of frost, snow, and white hair. She knelt in front of the Buddha’s golden body and clasped her hands together. A group of monks surrounded her and chanted Fan Yin. The abbot master held a razor and repeatedly asked Concubine Yin De to think it over. However, Concubine Yin De’s attitude was very firm and she had to get rich.

Master Abbot let out a long sigh. He picked it up and prepared to cut her hair and shave it.

At this moment, Princess Gaoyang shouted and barged in, “Stop–”

Everyone was shocked. The abbot’s hand also stopped. Imperial Concubine Yin De turned her head in surprise, “Ling’er?”

“Mother, you can’t become a monk!” Princess Gaoyang rushed forward and hugged Imperial Concubine Yin De tightly. She glared angrily at the big monks, “Retreat, all of you! If you dare touch a strand of my mother’s hair, I will tear down your ruined temple!”

All the monks were shocked, and all of them smiled bitterly as they slowly retreated.

“Ling’er, don’t be rude to high monks.” Princess Gao Yang said reproachfully, “I have already made up my mind. There is no need for you to persuade me.”

“Mother, I won’t allow you to become a monk!” Princess Gao Yang stubbornly shouted. She rolled her eyes and said, “Father Emperor also forbids you from becoming a monk!”

“Him?” Imperial Concubine Yin De sneered, “He really wants me to go far away. I’m not tired of seeing him. Did you hear him advise me?”

“Yes, yes!” Princess Gaoyang was so anxious that she blurted out, “He just called Mubai and I to Penglai Hall and promised our marriage!” Mother, mother! Mubai and I are getting married. How can he have a mother-in-law as a nun? –Father Emperor did this on purpose to keep you from becoming a monk, didn’t he? Otherwise, why would he suddenly promise our marriage at such a time? Marriage is a matter for parents. When I get married, I need you to comb my hair and send me a dowry! “Isn’t this what Father Emperor wants?”

At this moment, Qin Mubai walked in and sighed in his heart. Gaoyang’s clever mouth was so beautiful that flowers began to blossom. However, what she said did make some sense. Right now, he was organizing Li You’s funeral, but he took the initiative to make an engagement. It was indeed possible. He also wanted to persuade Imperial Concubine Yin De not to become a monk.

The relationship between the two husband and wife aside, Concubine Yin De was one of the four grand concubines, second only to the empress in the harem. If she became a monk, where would Li Shimin put his face?

Imperial Concubine Yin De remained silent for a moment.

Princess Gaoyang shook her elbow and pleaded in a low voice. She kept giving Qin Mubai a look and signaling him to help her.

Qin Mubai walked over and squatted down. “Concubine De, even if you want to focus on Buddha’s cultivation and Buddhist dharma to reincarnate, you don’t have to be rich … Just bring your hair and cultivate, meditate and worship Buddha day by day, okay?” She said. Buddha Cloud, Subhuti this no tree, mirror also not Taiwan; Originally, there was nothing like dust. Everything because of fruit karma is in the hearts of the people. What difference does it make if you don’t lose your hair? Why do you have to stick to one form and make it difficult for the Emperor and Princess Gao Yang to be human? “His Highness Prince Qi is alive and well, so he definitely doesn’t want his mother to truly become a bald nun, right?”

Imperial Concubine Yin De was actually amused and smiled bitterly.

She shook her head and sighed, “I’m so old that I can’t beat you. Well, I’m not going to be a monk for the time being. But he has to promise me that I can go out of the palace at any time and visit You’er at Famen Temple!”

“Alright, alright, I promise you!” Princess Gaoyang nodded excitedly.

“You child, you are so arrogant. Do you still dare to decree on behalf of your father?”

“Hehe! This child has his own way of persuading his father! Mother, have you forgotten that the one who can deal with him the most in this world is your daughter, me?”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh, “This Gao Yang is too talented!”