Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Suspicious Sinus
Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang rushed back to the Qin Mansion. Sure enough, there was no banquet at home, and the entire family was eagerly looking forward to it. Qin Mubai hurriedly went in and apologized to the two brothers first. Even his mother scolded him for a while. It was the two brothers who helped excuse him before his mother spared him.

The outsiders of the family were a group. When they arrived at home, there was a gap between the biological and the non-biological. Madam Liu usually scolded his own children, never mentioning Qin Tong and Qin Bin’s mistakes in the slightest. On this point, she had always done well, and thus earned the respect of the boss and the second brother.

Qin Tong and Qin Bin did not take this matter to heart. Plus, Princess Gaoyang had also come, so they had to pay more attention to their image. As a result, their families sat together and ate happily.

Qin Mubai was very full and could not eat anything. He accompanied the two brothers to drink some wine. Although Princess Gaoyang was young and not big, she was like a ball stomach. She had just eaten a big meal in Penglai Hall, but now she was still enjoying it. Hence, Qin Mubai suspected that this fellow was pregnant and had such a good appetite.

Although the customs of the Tang Dynasty were open, Princess Gaoyang was still a princess. There was still half a year left before the wedding. It would be a joke to have a big belly. Therefore, Qin Mubai had always used some secret palace methods as a contraceptive method. However, there was nothing absolute in this world, and he was not sure if this move would be effective.

Princess Gao Yang didn’t seem to care about this kind of thing at all. More than once, she had said that she would definitely give birth to a few children for Qin Mubai. It was as simple as going shopping to have children. There was a bit of heroic ambition about how bold a person was and how productive they were. Qin Mubai only had one comment: a newborn calf was not afraid of a tiger. This fellow was still a little confused.

However, Qin Mubai did hope to have a child. It meant a lot to him that he had traveled over a thousand years to take root and blossom.

The three brothers rarely gathered together. They pushed their cups and exchanged glasses with each other very frequently. They drank Qin Xianyu’s wine, and listened to one of the three fairies, Yao’er, playing music. This was a first-class enjoyment wherever they went. In the Qin Clan, it was too sparse and ordinary.

After three rounds of drinking, Qin Mubai said to Qin Tong and Qin Bin, “Brothers, although I broke my promise today and caused you to wait bitterly, you didn’t wait in vain!”

“Oh, what do you mean?” The two of them asked curiously.

Qin Mubai smiled mysteriously and said, “Big Brother is on duty in the Imperial Guards. Did you hear anything about the change of generals in the army?”

“Yes.” Qin Tong’s personality was straightforward and he said without hesitation, “Many generals are fighting for the position of General Zuo Wei. But this isn’t close to us, is it? Father is still a bit possible, but he is currently in Lanzhou, so he can’t be transferred back.”

“Of course. But what this little brother wants to say is not Zuo Wei.” Qin Mubai continued to smile and sold out.

Qin Bin had always been meticulous and thoughtful. He smiled and said, “Looking at Third Brother’s mysterious and chiseled words, it must be related to the Hundred Cavalry.”

“Eh, Second Brother is still smart.” Qin Tong nodded in agreement, “Fool brother, why did you forget that Third Brother is a Hundred Cavalry Messenger!”

“Haha, that’s right.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “But now, I haven’t fully confirmed the reliability of the information. I can only tell you that Baiji may want someone, and I recommended you two to His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Really?” Qin Tong and the other two asked happily.

“Yes!” Qin Mubai nodded and chuckled, “Today, I just wanted to ask the two brothers, but are you willing to go to Baiji?”

“There’s no need to say that. Of course I’m willing!” Qin Tong immediately replied, “Our Qin Family is a military aristocratic family. Military service is our duty. Although your second brother is also in the Hongwen Pavilion, he is no stranger to military affairs! Baiqi–who doesn’t want to enter that place? Even being a small captain there is better than being a lieutenant general at the prison gate!”

“Big brother is right.” Qin Bin said, “Hundred Cavalry, it’s already a hot spot in the Tang army. Not to mention us, even those generals who have already achieved fame want to join Hundred Cavalry for a share. The people who come out of there seem to be superior to others, carrying some sort of sacred halo.”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Big brother has said too much.” If you were only allowed to be captains, where would father and fool put their faces? Even though I’m not in the Hundred Cavalry Stage now, I still have to inspect the Hundred Cavalry Stage Messenger. I can’t yield to the two brothers no matter what. “I’m just worried that the two brothers have misgivings in their hearts and don’t want to be subordinated to the Hundred Cavalry.”

“You’re overthinking it.” Qin Tong waved his hand and said decisively, “Third Brother, what you’ve done in the past few years has greatly shone in our Qin Clan’s courtyard.” Your second brother and I are proud of you! These two brothers of yours are not narrow-minded people who are jealous of virtue and ability. You don’t have to worry about them. Actually, to tell you the truth, your second brother and I have long been interested in discussing with you. We want you to think of a way to help us find a new job. How could a family be so polite? “If it was you, if you came to find Big Brother, Big Brother would not say anything to help you, would he?”

Qin Mubai nodded in satisfaction and smiled, “Big Brother is still open-minded. This little brother is indeed thinking too much. He will punish himself with three cups!”

At this time, Princess Gaoyang swallowed the food in her mouth and said, “Mubai, is this all you are talking about with Father Emperor today? Do you want to let Big Brother and Second Brother enter Baiji?”

“Yes!” Qin Mubai turned around and said.

“What’s wrong with this? Soon, big brother and second brother will be relatives of the country. It’s a good thing that the Hundred Cavalry Cavalry can be controlled by relatives of the country. Father Emperor will definitely agree.” Princess Gao Yang said seriously, “After I return to the palace, I will go and tell Father Emperor to let him approve.”

“Don’t blindly interfere. You are not allowed to bring this up.” Qin Mubai said seriously, “It’s good that you don’t mention it. If you mention it, perhaps the Emperor won’t agree.”

“Why?” Princess Gaoyang was puzzled.

Qin Mubai frowned and said, “What do you, a princess who doesn’t care about politics, do with military affairs? The emperor has always hated people from the harem interfering in military affairs. Don’t touch this. I know this matter well, so don’t add anything to it.”

‘”Alright” Princess Gaoyang replied resentfully and whispered, “In the end, treat me like a child and don’t trust me. I’m afraid that I’ll cause trouble … However, there’s something you have to ask me! Hmph, hmph!”

Qin Mubai pretended not to hear and continued to drink with the two brothers. However, he thought to himself, “What did this ghost girl do?”

After sending the two brothers away, Qin Mubai took Princess Gaoyang to the side and asked her what had happened.

Princess Gaoyang smiled unhappily. “Please, I’ll tell you!”

“I won’t take you on a tour.” Qin Mubai said casually.

“Ah?” Princess Gaoyang was stunned for a moment, and her expression immediately changed. She hated him so much that her teeth itched, “Alright, I’ll say it! … But you have to let me be up there tonight, hehe!”

“…” Qin Mubai was speechless, and a light and heavy chisel appeared on her head. “Hurry up and say it!”

“Your ears and eyes are mixed. Speak in the room.”

“Let’s just say it in bed. Hehe … This princess is in high spirits today!”

The two of them simply washed up and went to bed. Princess Gao Yang was like a small flower snake wrapped around Qin Mubai’s body. She had completely forgotten about what happened just now and was about to make out.

“Wait, let’s talk first.” Qin Mubai kidnapped her from her body. He didn’t have to ruin the scenery. He had a feeling that Princess Gaoyang was mysterious today. She definitely didn’t do anything good.

“Just say it …” Princess Gao Yang was so angry that she seemed to have swallowed a mouthful of air and pressed it against Qin Mubai’s chest. “After I return to the palace today, I can’t help but ask around in the harem …”

Qin Mubai’s heart tightened, “Inquire about Hanwang?”

“That’s right!” Princess Gaoyang nodded her head like a chicken pecking at rice, and her eyes widened in surprise. She lowered her voice and said nervously, “Don’t say anything, you really heard me!”

“What?”

“A few days ago, not long before we returned to Chang’an, Li Yuanchang played with a few palace maids in the harem!” Princess Gaoyang was both shocked and furious. “Too bold! Almost everyone in the harem knows about this! Li Yuanchang is too arrogant. He actually didn’t hide anything at all. He was in a palace maid’s room in Yeting, and there were three at a time … My God, this is too unbelievable!”

Qin Mubai frowned, “Is that all?”

“Isn’t this enough?!” Princess Gaoyang cried out in shock, “Even though she is a palace maid, she is still one of my father’s people! Who knows when my father will be promoted to concubine!”

“That’s not what I meant.” Qin Mubai said, “Didn’t we find out that he had an affair with other concubines?”

‘”Not yet” Princess Gaoyang shook her head. “I feel that this is already enough shock! It’s enough to kill his head to tell his father!”

“It’s not that simple.” Qin Mubai knitted his brows and said, “When the first emperor was alive, Li Yuanchang was raised in the palace. It wasn’t until two or three years ago that the first emperor passed away that he was released from the palace to live independently. He insisted that he had an affair with a few palace maids when he was in the palace. Even if the Emperor was unhappy, he could not say anything else. I think, with the emperor’s shrewdness and intelligence, he must have known about this matter long ago, but why didn’t he ask? There must be something fishy about it. ”

“What’s strange?” Princess Gaoyang was puzzled.

“I don’t know either.” As Qin Mubai pondered, he said, “I always feel that Li Yuanchang’s relationship in the harem is extraordinary. Think about it, what kind of place is Yeting? Is it accessible to ordinary people? It’s no different from the Emperor’s dormitory. Who gave Li Yuanchang the courage to swagger around in Yeting and sleep in the dragon bed at night?”

“Then who is there?” Princess Gaoyang said in confusion, “If it was the day the first emperor was alive, he might have used the name of the first emperor to hang out in the harem. However, the first emperor has already passed away for several years. Could it be that my father gave him this convenience?”

Qin Mubai raised his eyebrows and looked at Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gao Yang suddenly trembled, “Really? Do you suspect that my Royal Father tacitly allowed him to do this?”

‘”It’s fine. If it is” Qin Mubai paused for a moment and said, “Then I really don’t know what’s going on between Li Yuanchang and your father.”

‘”No way” Princess Gaoyang was also stunned for a moment. She refused to believe it even if she died. She shook her head repeatedly, “Of course not!”

“This matter will come to an end for the time being. Don’t ask any more questions in the harem, so as to avoid causing any trouble.” Qin Mubai said, “Looks like this Li Yuanchang is not as simple as we thought, nor is he just a pure playboy on the surface.” I always feel that there is a big secret behind him, or that he has something against His Majesty the Emperor, which is why he has been fearless in the capital for so many years. Actually, your father’s restrictions on the royal family have always been extremely strict. Your third brother, King Wu, will be impeached even if he hunts a few more times. Why would he tolerate Li Yuanchang so much? Take the matter with Yao’er last time for example. Breaking into a house to rape a woman was already enough to demote him as a commoner. If it was harsher, he could even kill his head off. However, at that time, His Majesty had suppressed this matter so much that no outsiders knew about it. Moreover, I guess that Li Yuanchang quickly informed His Majesty about this matter. “It’s clearly something he didn’t care about, yet he still dares to complain. Don’t you think that he is very arrogant and fearless, and isn’t afraid of your Imperial Father?”

“Ah … you really are right to say that!” Princess Gaoyang widened her eyes in surprise, as if she was still a little uneasy. “Mubai, what would make my father fear him? In that case, Li Yuanchang is such a big bad guy. We can’t tolerate Li Yuanchang continuing to do as he pleases!”-Also, if he is really that powerful, wouldn’t you be in danger? ”

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” Qin Mubai patted Princess Gaoyang’s back to comfort her. “In the past, I only said that he was an ordinary clown, but now, I have to face this opponent head on. Gaoyang, don’t pursue anything in the palace to avoid worrying about Li Yuanchang. Leave this matter to me.”

“Do you want me to ask my father why Li Yuanchang is here?”

“No, absolutely not.” Qin Mubai said solemnly, “If my guess is correct, maybe Li Yuanchang has something against your father. It’s related to his privacy, so you should not touch him. If it can be easily resolved, your father is the kind of person who is willing to yield and compromise? Therefore, this matter should be quite important, not a joke.”

“Hearing you say that, I really don’t know. I’m still a little scared …”

“Don’t be afraid.” Qin Mubai hugged her tightly and smiled coldly, “In the end, the clown won’t be able to cause any big waves. I will slowly investigate this matter.”