Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 298

Chapter 298 Princess Arrives
A month later, it was almost noon.

Qin Mubai was currently training with Xue Rengui, Yuwen Hongtai, and the others in the military camp of the Governor’s Mansion. On the dusty field, Qin Mubai’s sweaty face was like a flower cat, and he was so tired that he was gasping for breath.

He had just fought against that barbarian Yuwen Hongtai on horseback. Although he had won, Yuwen Hongtai was too fierce and didn’t fear death. Fighting with such a person was really tiring. If it was okay to face the enemy in front of him, he would have killed An Jingjing with a single saber strike, but now it was a competition, so he couldn’t really be killed. Yuwen Hongtai was stunned, but he did not think so. Whether it was a competition or a fight, he went all out, not knowing what “letting go of water” and “stopping at lightning speed” were. In the end, Qin Mubai looked at the empty door and knocked him off his horse with a single shot. He shouted so loudly that he didn’t even wipe the mud off his face. He still wanted to fight.

The sergeants cried out in amusement, and then they laughed again. Fortunately, Xue Rengui came out to persuade him.

“Stupid Black, you’re always strong when it comes to fighting. You won’t be able to compete with him in the future.” Qin Mubai smiled bitterly. Just as he was about to go to the barracks to wash his face, a governor’s mansion gate official hurriedly ran over and said that an imperial edict had arrived. Please go receive the edict from the Young General.

Qin Mubai hurriedly arrived at the Governor’s Mansion, and the one who came to announce the decree was the Qianniu Guards. The content of the imperial edict was very simple. It said that Her Highness Princess Gaoyang was lucky to be in Lanzhou and would arrive soon. Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion, please do your best to welcome Yun Yun.

After receiving the decree, Qin Mubai smiled and asked the Thousand Bull Guard, “When will Her Highness the Princess set off and arrive?”

The Thousand Bull Guard replied that they were on the road together with the princess’ carriage. They went to Lanzhou to report on their own. The princess’ carriage was escorted by General Qibi He Li and a thousand pieces of iron armor. It was halfway there, and they believed that they would arrive in five days.

“General Qibi He Li is also here?” Xiao Yun asked.

“Yes.” The Thousand Bull Guard replied, “It is reported that His Majesty not only sent him to guard His Highness the Princess along the way, but also appointed him as the former general of His Highness the Princess’ bodyguard. He is also under the command of the Governor’s Mansion of Lanzhou.”

“Oh, good thing. Lanzhou has another powerful general!” When Qin Shubao heard this, he laughed loudly.

Qin Mubai sent people to invite these Thousand Bull Guards to the relay hall to rest so that they could properly entertain them. He turned to his father and said, “Father, I only met Qibi He Li once when we were in Dengzhou. At that time, he and the Xue brothers came with Li Xu to fight against the rebellion. What does Father know about this person?”

“I know a little.” Qin Shubao nodded and said, “He is a Turkic.” ‘Qibi’ is the name of the tribe. Their ancestors and fathers were the leaders of the tribe, Khan. The Qibi tribe lived in the Altay Mountains. In the 6th year of Zhenguan, Qi Bi He Li and his mother led more than a thousand troops to join the Great Tang. His Majesty appointed him as the Left Leader General and placed his clansmen in Gansu and Liangzhou. “Yes, that’s the place where our Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion is now ruled.”

“How is he?” Qin Mubai asked.

Qin Shubao smiled and said, “Loyalty is commendable.” It was worth mentioning that a few years ago, he, the Xue brothers, Li Daliang, and the others also participated in the battle to pacify Tuyuhun. The few of them were ordered to lead the army to attack Chishui Chuan, Xue Wanjun led the army to rashly advance and discount the soldiers, Qibi He Li led the army to bravely assault, repelling the enemy and rescuing the Xue brothers. Afterwards, the Xue brothers were afraid of the enemy and did not dare to lead the army to attack again. Qi Bi He Li made a prompt decision and chose more than a thousand elite soldiers to ambush Tuyu Hun King’s tent, winning a great victory. However, when it came to rewards for merit, the Xue brothers had also fought together to squeeze out Qi Bi’s strength. Qi Bi was so upright and righteous that he almost used his saber to fight. Later, His Majesty found out about this matter, and in his fury, he wanted to remove the Xue brothers and delegate their official positions to Qi Bi He Li. Qibi He Li intervened to plead for mercy instead, advising His Majesty to take the overall situation as the public, don’t provoke contradictions between the han hu army general, refuse to accept the official position. His Majesty was deeply moved, so he pardoned the Xue brothers and praised Qi Bi He Li greatly. From then on, His Majesty ordered him to serve as the bodyguard of the north gate, inspect the camp and marry Princess Lintao to him. ”

“In that case, this Qi Bi He Li is really a valiant, loyal, and knowledgeable general with a broad mind and an open mind.” Qin Mubai said, “However, His Majesty knows that there is a gap between him and the Xue brothers, so why did he send him to Lanzhou?”

Qin Shubao said, “In His Majesty’s eyes, the overall situation is still more important. Qibi He Li was once the leader of the Turkic tribe. There are many Turkic descendants under Lanzhou’s rule, and they sent him here without any harm. As for personal grievances, that’s a small matter. Isn’t there a father and son guarding this place? Sanlang, Qibi He Li is a useful person. If we can get to know each other well,”

“Yes, I know.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Besides, isn’t he our relative?”

“Haha! Although Princess Lintao is not His Majesty’s daughter, she is indeed related!” Qin Shubao also laughed happily.

“Since the emperor has issued a decree, Princess Gaoyang’s lucky luck in Lanzhou is a big deal.” Qin Shubao said, “Sanlang, get someone to start preparing for the princess. Don’t neglect this little ancestor.”

“I see, Father.”

Qin Mubai knew that his father had always valued Princess Gaoyang very much. Since he had spoken, he began to prepare for Princess Xingyuan. Lanzhou was doing its best to produce and develop, so he didn’t want to be too extravagant to attract criticism, so he rented out a wealthy manor near the Governor’s Mansion and sent some craftsmen to clean it up. It was barely eye catching. After Qin Shubao visited, he said that this was no good. He was not worthy of Princess Gaoyang’s identity. He wanted Qin Mubai to expand and decorate it more beautifully. Qin Mubai persuaded his father for a while before forcing him to take back his life and use this place as a luxury to entertain Princess Gaoyang.

A few days later, several riders rushed in from the east gate and reported to the Governor’s Mansion that Princess Gaoyang’s carriage had already arrived thirty miles outside the city. Please send someone out to welcome her. Qin Shubao was instantly enraged, “Why not the Morning Post!”

Immediately with Qin Mubai, he led the officials of the Governor’s Mansion to assist them, and the entire Yi Mansion sent thousands of cavalry out of the city to welcome them. Qin Mubai was helpless and could only obey him. Who asked his father to be a Virtuous Monastery veteran? Jun Guichen’s conception of light went deep into his bones, and he was so satisfied with Gao Yang, his future daughter-in-law. If it was Qin Mubai himself, he could sit at home and wait for her to obediently pounce into his arms.

After half a year of development in recent years, the eastern part of Lanzhou was originally an empty wasteland. Now, it was a lush farmland with green pastures, and the mountain forest was beginning to take shape. After riding more than ten kilometers out of the city, they saw a large group of carriages flying towards them. Qin Shubao was overjoyed, causing the military academy to blow the horn and shake the clouds.

The other party rode forward quickly and got off his horse in front of Qin Shubao and the others. He bowed and said, “How can I pay my respects to Commander Qin?”

“General Qibi He Li, please rise!” Qin Shubao personally stepped forward and helped him up. He laughed and said, “The general escorted His Highness the princess. It has been a long and arduous journey!”

Qi Bi He Li had thick eyebrows, thick beards, and an unusual Kong Wu, a typical Hu face. He clasped his fists and bowed, “Your Highness will return the favor at the end of her life. Say …”

Halfway through, he couldn’t help but laugh and stopped.

“What did you say?” Qin Shubao and Qin Mubai asked together.

“Speak” Qi Bi He Li smiled and said, “Have Prince Consort Qin prepare the fragrant soup early. She wants to take a bath.”

“Haha, this is really a big deal!” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “This guy, she’s lucky to be able to say it.”

“Don’t be rude, what do you mean by’this guy ‘?” Qin Shubao glared at Qin Mubai and said seriously, “General, please return to your Highness the princess. Everything is ready, only waiting for the princess to drive Lanzhou!”

“Yes!” Qi Bi He Li got on his horse again, hugged his fist, and raised his whip to return.

The princess’ carriage drew near. A gorgeous apricot-covered pavilion car with Princess Gaoyang seated on it. Under the excitement in her heart, Princess Gaoyang also opened the curtain and peeped forward from afar, letting the maidservants on the same carriage help him see where Qin Mubai was. When they got closer and saw it, the carriage was filled with joy.

“Over there, over there! See!–Oh, such a great formation!”

The carriage stopped, Qin Shubao and the others got off their horses and went forward to pay their respects, “Lanzhou Governor Qin Qiong, lead the generals of the Lanzhou Governor’s Mansion to welcome His Highness Princess Gaoyang. Thank goodness Lanzhou!”

Princess Gao Yang was dressed in her best clothes and wore a hat that hung down to her shoulders. With the help of her maids, she got off the carriage. Seeing that the formation was so formal, she could only temporarily suppress her excitement. She walked forward gracefully and said loudly, “Admiral Qin, please excuse me. Everyone, please excuse me.”

“Thank you, Princess.” Everyone stood up and stood up without looking at Jun Zi.

Through the brim of her hat, Princess Gaoyang stared straight at Qin Mubai. If it weren’t for the battle in front of her, she wouldn’t have been able to restrain herself from rushing forward and pouncing into Qin Mubai’s arms. At this time, she wanted to return to the city as soon as possible, so that there wouldn’t be so many people staring at her.

“This palace is tired. I want to go back and rest as soon as possible. May I trouble Admiral Qin to lead the way?” Princess Gaoyang said.

“Your Highness, please! I’ll wait for the carriage to escort Your Highness into the city.”

“Thank you, Admiral Qin, and all of you.” After saying that, Princess Gao Yang had no choice but to return to the car. She turned her head back three steps at a time and glanced at Qin Mubai from time to time.

Qin Mubai was also a little overjoyed. After not seeing him for more than half a year, he really missed Gao Yang. Moreover, Princess Gao Yang’s charm was even more mature and enchanting than before. Looking at the straightened gazes of the officers beside her, one could tell how attractive she was now.

The princess got in the car, Qin Shubao personally led the way, and Qin Mubai sent her off from the car. Princess Gaoyang couldn’t help but pull open the curtains and whisper, “Mubai, Mubai!”

Qin Mubai smiled and patted his horse, “What orders does Your Highness have?”

“Hehe! I’m coming!” Princess Gaoyang’s smile was exceptionally bright.

“Isn’t this obvious that the entire Lanzhou already knows? Why do you still need to say it?” Qin Mubai laughed mockingly.

“Hmph, don’t you miss me?” Princess Gaoyang wrinkled her nose.

“Yes.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Just like you think I am. But now, with a hundred or eighty pairs of ears listening to us, how dare you flirt with me?”

“Hehe! Let them be jealous, I don’t care!” Princess Gaoyang smiled mischievously. Suddenly, she frowned, shrugged her shoulders and scratched her ears. “Have you prepared any soup for me? I want to take a bath! I’m sick of it. I haven’t taken a bath for two days, and my body stinks!”

“Haha, Lanzhou is short of water. Our people only take a bath once a year.” Qin Mubai deliberately smiled.

“Ah, can it be?” Princess Gaoyang was shocked. “Then, doesn’t that stink? Woo! To be honest, how long has it been since you took a bath?”

“Mm … I think I washed it once when I first came here.” Qin Mubai said seriously.

“Heavens, can it be?” Princess Gaoyang’s face immediately turned grim. “If I knew, I wouldn’t have come!” “What kind of place is this? It’s full of sand and stones. There’s no water!”

“Regret? There’s still time to turn around now. How about we let General Qibi He Li go through another round of hard work and send you back?” Qin Mubai smiled.

“No way!” Princess Gao Yang’s face changed like a trick. Suddenly, she chuckled, “You stink, and I stink too. We all don’t dislike it, so we’ll just make do with it! Anyway, as long as we can be with you, anything will do!”

“You said that?” Qin Mubai smiled wickedly. “From today onwards, we won’t take a bath. Let’s see who stinks better than who.”

“I hate it, and I’m being tricked again!”

When the car drove into the city, the people of Lanzhou welcomed it through the streets and watched the liveliness. Princess Gaoyang was quite happy. She smiled and said, “The people of Lanzhou are quite simple and enthusiastic.”

After arriving at the Governor’s Mansion, Qin Shubao invited Princess Gaoyang to the main hall. He had officially greeted her and prepared to arrange a banquet to welcome her to the main hall.

Princess Gaoyang endured for a long time, but she couldn’t help it anymore. She walked to Qin Shubao’s side and whispered, “Duke Yi, why don’t you … let me go back and wash the dust first? I’m so uncomfortable!”

“Haha, let Sanlang arrange it for you!” Qin Shubao laughed loudly and felt quite happy.

“Hehe, thank you Duke Yi …!” Princess Gaoyang lowered her body obediently and bowed to the woman in the palace. He was happy that Qin Shubao’s heart was blossoming with joy, and even Dao Zhisha, Zhisha Zhisha, and Zhisha Zhisha. The officials and generals beside him laughed happily.

“Mubai, let’s go!” Princess Gaoyang finally waited for this. She could no longer care about the many people present. She stretched out her small hand and pulled Qin Mubai away.

After the two of them left the Governor’s Mansion, Princess Gao Yang hastily ran forward before letting go.

“Where are you going?” Qin Mubai smiled and pulled her to a halt.

“Oh, where do I live?” Princess Gaoyang remembered this and asked with a smile.

“It’s right next door to the Governor’s Mansion!” After Qin Mubai finished speaking, he took her to Xingyuan. Princess Gaoyang glanced at it and her face immediately curled, “This is it? Why is it so shabby!”

“Didn’t you say that as long as you can stay with me, you can do whatever you want? Lanzhou is not like the capital. Do you still want to live in a palace-like mansion?” Qin Mubai curled her lips and said.

“Alright, alright. As long as it’s arranged by you, that’s fine.” Princess Gaoyang immediately turned around and smiled, “Come on in, I can’t wait any longer!”

“Isn’t it just a bath? What’s the hurry?” Qin Mubai was pulled all the way into Xingyuan. Those palace maids and accompanying soldiers were tactful and consciously lagged behind.

Princess Gaoyang snickered and pulled Qin Mubai all the way into the room. She closed the door and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. “Bandit Military Academy, stinking man, you miss me so much!”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but feel elated when the beauty was lying in her arms like a jade. She hugged her tightly and kissed her cherry lips.

“Do you miss me, stinking man?” Princess Gaoyang kissed back and asked while panting.

“Don’t speak, concentrate!” Qin Mubai hugged hard and Princess Gao Yang cried out in shock. She giggled, “Bad guy!-Stop messing with me. Quickly let me take a shower. My entire body stinks!”

“It doesn’t matter, I don’t dislike it!”

“Woo! Again!”