Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 313

Chapter 313 Too Many Candidates for a Limited Loot
After nightfall, Qin Mubai took a comfortable hot bath and lay down early. After drinking some wine, he felt extremely sleepy and soon fell asleep.

He could vaguely hear a slight noise coming from the door, like a wild cat jumping and playing on the edge of a window. Qin Mubai secretly smiled and deliberately pretended not to know.

It was already a little cold in the middle of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Princess Gaoyang pretended to sleep in her guest room and climbed up again. She coldly slipped outside Qin Mubai’s door and tried to call out like a thief, but she did not respond. She was so annoyed that her nose hurt from the cold that she could no longer suppress it. She simply kicked the door twice.

“Thief Military Academy, stinking man, open the door!”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai laughed out loud and stood up to open the door. “I’m a wild cat calling Chun outside the window. So it’s you!” He said.

“Hateful, you stinking man!” Princess Gaoyang sneaked into the room, her entire body trembling with cold as she complained, “You slept like a dead pig even though you knew I was coming?”

“Haha, I’ve seen rampant people, but I’ve never seen someone as arrogant as you-quickly get into bed, don’t be frozen to death.” With that, Qin Mubai picked her up and walked to the bedside.

“What nonsense are you talking about! Who … who is cheating? You are my man, I am your wife, is this also called cheating?” Princess Gaoyang pouted discontentedly, but her eyes could not conceal a different excitement and radiance. Gradually, her desire rose and her body started to heat up.

As soon as the two of them got under the blanket, Princess Gaoyang turned around and completely pressed down on Qin Mubai. She started to wrap herself around him like a water snake and snorted softly, “Mubai, I want you … so much.”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Judging from your appearance, you are simply a lecherous child. How can you still have the slightest bit of princess demeanor?”

‘”I don’t care! You’re my man. You slept with me, shouldn’t I be like this? Didn’t you say that only a woman like you who goes out like a noble woman and sleeps with a whore is the most attractive to men?” Princess Gaoyang bit her lips and muttered drunkenly, “Aren’t you happy that I’m like this?”

“I like it, how can I not like it?” Qin Mubai patted her elastic buttocks and said, “Have you thought about what I told you during the day?”

‘”What? Don’t talk about this right now” Princess Gaoyang didn’t listen. She stroked Qin Mubai’s left and right cheeks with both hands and handed over her red lips. She kissed him enthusiastically.

Qin Mubai didn’t care about the scenery anymore. He hugged her tightly and felt her two tense jade legs clutching her lower body. She rubbed back and forth like two water snakes, causing a warm current to rise in her lower abdomen and her desire to do so to rise.

Qin Mubai kissed her back and whispered, “Don’t be too loud later. Little sister and Yao’er both live close to me …”

“… I don’t care. I can’t help it. I can do whatever I want. If they hear … let them hear … Ah!”

Princess Gao Yang was clearly completely engrossed in the play. She treated Qin Mubai’s words as if they were beside her ears. As she spoke, she began to groan loudly.

Qin Mubai covered her mouth and said, “Are you stupid? Aren’t you afraid that Little Sister and Yao’er will feel embarrassed when they hear this?”

“Let go!” Princess Gaoyang angrily opened his hand. She deliberately shouted loudly and couldn’t help but giggle, “How is it? Your bones are all crisp, right? Hehe, let this princess teach them what women are! Hehe!”

“You little devil … see if I don’t kill you!”

“Come on, come on! Only exhausted cows, not spoiled ones … Aiyo, be gentle …”

…

Princess Gaoyang, you really have high morale today. After a fierce battle, Qin Mubai felt a little weak. The two of them hugged each other and slept together, having a good night’s sleep. Even the fatigue of the past month’s journey had dissipated.

The two of them woke up almost at the same time, face to face and nose to nose. Princess Gaoyang suddenly opened her mouth like a lion cub and was about to bite Qin Mubai’s nose. He was so scared that he bounced back and hit the edge of the bed neither lightly nor heavily, causing Princess Gaoyang to laugh loudly.

“You little thing, haven’t you had enough fun yesterday?”

“Hehe, yes, come again, Prince Consort Qin!”

“Don’t be ridiculous. There are countless people outside this big sky.” Qin Mubai took her into his arms and sat up, saying, “Let’s get down to business. Today, both the Eastern Palace and the Wei Palace have invited us to a banquet. Which house should we go to?”

Princess Gaoyang blinked her eyes. “Which house do you want to go to?”

“No one wants to go. I want to pay a visit to Duke Wei.”

Princess Gaoyang pondered silently for a moment, and her expression became serious as she said, “Isn’t that still not good? However, going to the Eastern Palace and rejecting Fourth Brother would obviously offend Fourth Brother, and going to the Wei Palace and offending the Crown Prince would really be a bit of a dilemma!”

“Isn’t that so?” Qin Mubai said, “These two princes are really interesting. Could it be that they have made an appointment to invite them together?”

Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and said, “Actually, I don’t have any special feelings for the Crown Prince and the Fourth Brother, King Wei. I just have a better relationship with the Third Brother. Furthermore, the Crown Prince and the Fourth Brother are in an uproar in the court. There’s no reason for us to get involved!”

“Looks like you still have something in your little head.” Qin Mubai smiled.

“Heh, you know how to underestimate me!” Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and said, “Actually, I know a lot, but I’m not willing to interfere in these matters. It’s precisely because I don’t care that Father often chats with me! I know a lot of things that the Crown Prince and Fourth Brother don’t know, hehe!”

“Alright, don’t be complacent. Tell me, where are you going?” Qin Mubai said.

Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes. “Why do you have to ask me?”

‘”Because I want to eat with you instead of appearing in my name. Understood?” Qin Mubai said.

Princess Gaoyang smiled craftily. “Oh, I know. Mubai, you’re so crafty! You don’t want to offend either, do you? That’s easy!”

“Tell me?”

Princess Gaoyang clapped her hands and smiled. “Let’s go to Fourth Brother’s mansion first. Let’s just say that the Crown Prince will host a banquet for the royal family and invite him to the Eastern Palace together!”

Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, “My dear, you are truly a genius!”

“Hehe, you know how powerful I am?” Princess Gaoyang jumped up from the quilt and jumped back and forth on the bed like a rabbit. She giggled and said, “Aiya, your body is as light as a swallow. How comfortable! Mubai, no wonder you said that a woman nourished by a man is exceptionally beautiful and energetic! I am full of energy now!”

“Haha! Then keep this spirit and trick your fourth brother and Crown Prince!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly and suddenly said, “Image, pay attention to your image! Why are you jumping around naked?”

“I like it. What’s the matter with you? Hehe!”

Later, the two of them packed up and went to the main hall for breakfast. Everyone in the mansion knew what had happened last night, but no one was foolish enough to say it out loud. Princess Gaoyang’s cries were so shocking that even the wild cats nearby were amused. Hence, when Shuang’er saw Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang accompanying each other, she and Yao’er covered their mouths and giggled.

After breakfast, Princess Gaoyang waved her car and headed towards the Wei Palace. Qin Mubai also dressed up as a prince-in-law while riding a horse.

When the two of them arrived at the Wei Palace, the Wei Palace Chief Shi personally welcomed them here. There were some carriages and horses parked in the courtyard of the manor, and there were also scholars singing and drinking under the willows in twos and threes. Princess Gaoyang didn’t care about that much. She ran forward alone and said, “I’ll go find Fourth Brother first!”

Qin Mubai followed the Wei Palace Chief Shi and slowly walked around the mansion, looking around at You Xian. Qiu Wei had just finished, and most of the people in the courtyard were young officials who had just stepped into the Dragon Gate this year. All of these people were confident that their eyes were high above their heads, and their eyes were filled with polite arrogance. They wished they could write the words “treat money and nobles like dirt” on their faces. However, they were clearly looking forward to the early appearance of the great genius, King Wei, who was the leader of the gentry, or favoring their promotion, so that they would not have to struggle for ten or twenty years.

Pretending to be lofty and eager to be taken care of by others, these two contradictory thoughts always entangled the cold-window officials of China.

Qin Mubai’s appearance did not attract much attention. When the two of them entered the mansion, they did not move the car in. It seemed that no one knew Princess Gaoyang from these “pure rookies”. They only treated her as an ordinary woman and were stunned. In their eyes, Qin Gaoyang, who was accompanied by Princess Mubai, was dressed as well as they were, and most likely belonged to a certain playboy or someone along the way. Their peers were jealous that wolves had more meat than meat, and their gazes at Qin Mubai were somewhat unkind.

Qin Mubai didn’t care. He wore a habitual and professional smile on his face. Occasionally, he casually bowed to the young official who met him head-on. He followed the long history and stopped. He deliberately slowed down his footsteps.

Not long after, all the officials and sons were suddenly shocked like a school of idle fish and let out a cry of alarm as they rushed forward. Qin Mubai saw that Princess Gaoyang walked out with a purple-robed Little Fatty Dun. Wasn’t it King Wei Li Tai?

After not seeing him for a long time, Li Tai had obviously gained a lot of weight.

“Greetings, King Wei” The officials all rushed forward and greeted Li Tai as if they were greeting each other.

After the Autumn Wei, these officials would be able to step into the official career. However, the level of the starting point was obviously closely related to the branches they could climb. Everyone in the world knows Li Tai’s good manners, and he likes to make friends with all the officials in the world. If a young man who had just ascended to the official career could obtain a piece of leftover soup from Li Tai, his future would be bright.

Qin Mubai stood under an osmanthus tree and watched with a smile as a group of officials rushed towards Li Tai. It was as if he saw a group of fish rushing towards an earthworm on a hook.

Li Tai was still the same Maitreya Buddhist style that never dissipated from his smile. He cupped his hands and greeted the officials, occasionally pulling a few sentences, showing great interest. Princess Gaoyang hooked his elbow and kept urging him forward, her expression very unhappy with this group of servants.

When the officials and sons saw that the stunning little beauty who had just run in was so close to Li Tai, they immediately became respectful. Although no one was stupid enough to ask who this woman was, they began to guess in their hearts–Li Taei Ai Ji? Royal woman?

Princess Gaoyang was like a kidnapper as she pulled Li Tai towards Qin Mubai. There were about fifty to sixty officials in the group, and the huge troop gradually moved over.

There were still more than ten steps to go. Li Tai was very tall. He saw Qin Mubai under the osmanthus tree through the crowd. He laughed loudly and cupped his hands from afar. “Aiya, Brother Mubai! Forgive me for being surprised!”

“Greetings, Your Highness Prince Wei. This lowly official is disrespectful!” Qin Mubai cupped his hands and replied with a smile.

The officials were stunned and looked at Qin Mubai in unison. A rather questionable voice sounded among them, “Mubai?”

“Oh, Little Wang, let me introduce you.” Li Tai walked over quickly and said to Qin Mubai with a smile, “This is the famous young hero, Qin Mubai. I presume everyone has heard of him, right?”

“Ah? Qin Mubai?!” All of the officials exclaimed in admiration, and immediately countless people stood up respectfully and bowed down in salute.

“Everyone, don’t be too courteous.” Qin Mubai cupped his hands in return and smiled, “Your Highness Prince Wei, you have defended your reputation. How dare this lowly official dare to do so?”

“Haha! Only Qin Mubai can afford to be a young hero today!” Li Tai seemed to feel that it wasn’t enough, so he pulled Princess Gao Yang out and said with a smile, “This is Little Wang’s precious royal sister, Princess Gao Yang. Soon, she will get married to Qin Mubai!”

“Whoosh … no wonder!”

“Greetings, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang!”

Princess Gaoyang frowned. Although she was full of impatience, she still waved her hand patiently. “No gift, no gift. Fourth brother, are you really not going? It’s a waste of time here!”

“This” Li Tai smiled bitterly and was stunned for a moment. He walked over to Qin Mubai and put his arm around his shoulder. “Mubai, can I talk to you for a moment?”

“Listen to your orders.”

The two of them shook off the group of officials and walked to the other side of the osmanthus tree. Li Tai smiled a little embarrassed and said, “Little Wang heard that you and your little sister have returned to the capital. I wanted to invite you to the mansion for a small gathering and enjoy the poems and prose of the new officials this year. I don’t want to, Little Wang’s invitation is not timely!”

“Your Highness, what are you saying? King Wei has summoned Qin Mubai, do you dare to hurry over?” Qin Mubai smiled and replied, “It just so happened that His Highness the Crown Prince also invited her today. King Wei knows about Gaoyang. She just likes to be lively, so she dragged me to your mansion and wants to invite King Wei to the Eastern Palace for a banquet. I have no choice but to let her go.”

“That’s, that’s.” Li Tai laughed harmlessly and said in a low voice, “Little sister’s temperament, can I not understand? I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you. How about this, you see, there are so many guests in my mansion today, I really can’t get rid of them. How about Little Wang invite you and your wife to the mansion for a drink another day?”

“That’s good. I think these officials are as enthusiastic as fire. If King Wei abandons them, their hearts will definitely be cold!” Qin Mubai chuckled, “Then another day, I will accompany Her Highness the Princess and pay a visit to Prince Wei. How about it?”

“Then it’s settled!” Li Tai chuckled. He laughed foolishly, and the corners of his eyes were covered with crow’s tails.

Later, Qin Mubai left with Princess Gaoyang. Princess Gaoyang seemed to have sniffed out the meaning contained in the envious and jealous gazes of the officials. She purposely held Qin Mubai’s elbow tightly and said in a soft and sweet voice, “Mubai, guess if you can get into the exam or not?”

“There’s no need to guess. I’m sure that the last one will be used as toilet paper. Perhaps the examiner will greet my ancestors for a few generations. Who doesn’t know that I, someone from the Qin Dynasty, am ignorant?”

“But this princess likes your ignorance, hehe!”

Princess Gao Yang’s words weren’t light or heavy, and most of the officials heard what she said.

At this moment, many people’s faces turned green, clenching their teeth, but most of them shook their heads and sighed.

After the two of them left the Wei Palace, Princess Gaoyang got into the car. Qin Mubai put one hand through the window and pointed his thumb at Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gaoyang chuckled as she held his thumb in her mouth and gently licked it with the tip of her tongue. Qin Mubai was so furious that he almost jumped into the car and punished her on the spot.

“Ling’er, you really are a demon!”

“Hehe, don’t you just like it?-Let’s go, go to the Eastern Palace! After dealing with the Crown Prince, I’ll accompany you to visit Duke Wei! That big beard of Old Man Li Jing is interesting, I’ve always wanted to personally kidnap him!”

“Let’s go–to the Eastern Palace!”

It’s only one shift today. Got something to go out. ]