Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 327

Chapter 327 A Wisp Of Charm
Madam Liu had been in the side room of the Qin Family for half her life, and it was almost her label to keep a low profile and endure hard work and bitterness. She did not possess the usual tenderness and domineeringness of an ordinary rich lady, but was more like a close aunt, affable, diligent, and kind.

Two years ago, on the eve of Qin Shubao’s trip to Lanzhou, he “straightened” her up. From then on, she deeply understood the meaning of “mother is precious to son”.

Take today’s family banquet for example. Mrs. Liu, who had always eaten alone at the main table, was respected to the upper seat. Qin Mubai and Princess Gao Yang sat on the left and right of the lower seat. Wu Meiniang and Zheng Anshun came down in turn. As for her favorite girl, Shuang’er, she sat down at her mother’s side for an exception and poured wine and dishes for her.

The ancients emphasized etiquette and lectures. No matter where it was, the location of the table was extremely chaotic.

Madam Liu sat at the head of the throne, feeling awkward and nervous. Ignoring his own son, which one of them wasn’t one of the top figures in the Great Tang Empire? A princess, the only heir to the richest man in the world, and a daughter-in-law who had yet to get married.

That doesn’t count. Everyone present was still fighting to give her a toast, and Madam Liu was simply flattered!

However, everyone present had a look of righteousness, and they did not look down on her because she was an ordinary woman with an ordinary appearance and temperament.

The mother and daughter smiled from time to time, both gratified and excited. It wasn’t because of their vanity and snobbery that they were able to sit here and eat today. It was all the result of Qin Mubai’s hard work. To put it bluntly, they were proud of Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai sat eating and drinking, and beside him was Zheng Anshun.

Qin Mubai had a good impression of Zheng Anshun. This was the first person he had ever seen who was truly worthy of the word “gentleman” after arriving at the Great Tang. Previously, along with Li Ke, the three of them had teamed up to break through the Water Ghost Party, adding a layer of friendship that had overwhelmed life and tribulation. Adding on the fact that the three of them had similar tastes, they could be considered confidantes.

When he arrived in Xiangyang, he heard Su Lianqing’s insinuating nonsense, but Qin Mubai did not take it to heart. As early as the beginning of his acquaintance with Wu Meiniang, he had heard that Zheng Anshun had a good impression of Wu Meiniang. Ever since Wu Meiniang opened the “Number One Liquor Under Heaven” shop in Chang’an, Zheng Anshun had already begun to “invest” in Wu Meiniang in many aspects, including emotions, money and business support. Qin Mubai was also well aware of this.

He had never been a petty man. Whether she had confidence or not was one thing. If a woman could not resist this temptation and shouted to leave, Qin Mubai would definitely not stay.

Strongly twisted melon is not sweet, is yours is yours, not yours, forcefully stay also want to leave in the end.

Just like when Wu Meiniang lost her temper in Jiangzhou and “made a divorce” with him, Qin Mubai did not hesitate to write a divorce certificate. At that time, Wu Meiniang had enough steps to leave Qin Mubai and choose Zheng Anshun. But in the end, she didn’t. It was precisely from then on that they had completely laid the foundation of their relationship, not just relying on a marriage contract to bind each other.

Since that was the case, what else did Qin Mubai need to worry about? What other reason did he not believe in Wu Meiniang?

Zheng Anshun seemed to have deliberately stayed behind today, and participating in such a “family banquet” did not make anyone feel that it was out of place. Perhaps his greatest strength was to perfectly integrate into any environment, so that no one could feel his sudden appearance.

After three rounds of drinking, Zheng Anshun said to Qin Mubai, “Brother Qin, I heard that you are coming. I stopped my journey and intentionally stayed in Xiangyang to travel with Qinzhou. I wonder if Brother Qin would mind?”

“Welcome.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Didn’t you see that there are many women beside me? Yin defeats Yang and weakens? To be able to have such a wonderful person like Brother Zheng to swim with, you can’t ask for it if you meet him!”

“Haha!” Zheng Anshun smiled and said, “Brother Qin is indeed an honest and upright person! To be honest, I have been detained in Xiangyang for more than three months. First, I came to take care of some food business after autumn, and secondly …”

Zheng Anshun paused awkwardly. Qin Mubai smiled and said softly, “For the sake of Mother Beauty, right?”

Zheng Anshun did not deny it and nodded with a smile.

“He’s a real man!” Qin Mubai took a sip and took a deep breath. “Only people like you deserve to compete with me for Mother Beauty,” he said.

“It’s a pity that she still chose you. She only wants to treat me as her elder brother.” Zheng Anshun still smiled calmly.

Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, “Are you disappointed?”

“To be honest, it is indeed.”

“Are you prepared to give up just like that?”

Zheng Anshun smiled and raised his glass, “Does I look like a shameless person? I’d rather tear down ten temples than destroy a marriage. In fact, I didn’t have much hope from the beginning. I just followed my own mood and did what I thought I should do. Naturally, when it’s time to give up, I will naturally give up. No regrets, I have a clear conscience.”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai raised his glass and smiled, “In that case, the two of us can be considered as’gentlemen’s competition ‘! If a woman like Mei Niang doesn’t have a man fighting for her, wouldn’t that be defiling her? Come on, Brother Zheng, let’s drink a toast!”

The two of them drank a cup together.

When Princess Gao Yang saw this, she curled her lips and said embarrassedly, “How shameless! Two grown men are talking about women in front of us. What are they fighting about? Do you think we are objects? You even boast that gentlemen flatter each other? You really can’t stand it!”

Wu Meiniang’s face had already turned red. She was plain red, and her heart was beating a little fast. She had never expected Qin Mubai and Zheng Anshun to discuss these matters in front of her like this. Hearing Princess Gaoyang’s words, she smiled bitterly and hurriedly said, “Princess, Zheng Anshun is a true gentleman. As for Mubai … I won’t say anything more!”

“Hehe!” Princess Gaoyang’s eyes twisted and she turned to Wu Meiniang’s ear and snickered, “Meiniang, are you attracted to Zheng Anshun? Haha, you want to cheat on her?”

Su Lianqing had said this before, but Wu Meiniang did not take it seriously. However, when Princess Gaoyang said this, it was as if her taste had changed instantly, let alone in such an environment!

Wu Meiniang’s heart skipped a beat, “Quickly stop spouting nonsense!”

“Haha! The more nervous you are, the more you think about it?” Princess Gao Yang smiled like a devil and rolled her eyebrows. “Good, good! I just like to watch such a good show! Come out of the wall, come out of the wall! I want to see what kind of expression Mu Bai will have!”

Wu Meiniang was speechless. She shook her head and smiled bitterly, a rare wave of nervousness appearing on her face. She knew Princess Gaoyang’s naughty and bizarre ways. Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for only a year or two, her “strength” had obviously increased greatly. She really didn’t know what she had done and learned with Qin Mubai in the past year or two. In any case, she hadn’t learned anything good, so she filled her stomach with bad water.

After the banquet, Princess Gaoyang, Wu Meiniang and Shuang’er accompanied Madam Liu for a walk in the backyard, admiring a flower garden that Wu Meiniang personally served. After all these years of successful business, the good life did not hone in Wu Meiniang’s diligence and spiritual energy. There were no rare and precious flowers and plants in the garden. It was just simple vegetation, some of them were wild flowers on the roadside. However, after her hand was trimmed and placed, it was a pool of spiritual energy.

Colorful red and skillful to describe it is not too appropriate, unique taste can often be ordinary in magic. If it weren’t for the fact that this flower garden was made by a weak and slender woman, anyone who had lived in this world for a few years and had some qualifications and background would have thought that this was the work of some reclusive master or a great master of the forest garden. It was like a piece of ink, and it seemed as if a soul that had escaped from the dust was dancing.

Qin Mubai had experienced a lot in the past few years. Even the Royal Forest Garden, which was served by the best experts in the world, did not give him such a stunning feeling. Moreover, it was gorgeous and not greasy. It could withstand scrutiny and refinement.

Not easy.

In an instant, Qin Mubai almost looked at Wu Meiniang in a new light.

Perhaps it was like boiling a frog in warm water when they were together every day, but they did not feel that there was any special change. After a year of separation, Wu Meiniang seemed to have undergone a huge change.

What exactly happened to her? Qin Mubai was still confused. Ever since they entered the door, the two of them hadn’t sat together and said a single word. Occasionally, they would hurry up and exchange glances. Most of them were also talking about the bitterness of lovesickness and the endless friendship between them.

It was nonsense to say that Qin Mubai’s heart was not stirred right now, and he wished for these people to disappear in front of him so that he could hold onto Wu Meiniang’s hand and embrace her in his arms. Evidently, Qin Mubai could tell from her gaze that Wu Meiniang was eager and passionate.

Every second now seemed to be a little difficult to endure.

Zheng Anshun was a smart person. He enjoyed the tea in the garden with Qin Mubai for a little while and left. It was agreed that he would be the host tomorrow, and Qin Mubai and the others would be invited to his Xiangyang Manor as guests. Qin Mubai agreed and left.

It was getting late. Shuang’er brought the Qin Clan maids and waited on her mother to rest first. Today, she was staying with Wu Meiniang. Everything had been prepared.

Only Qin Mubai, Princess Gaoyang and Wu Meiniang were left, drinking tea and chatting nonchalantly. The atmosphere became subtle.

Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes and glanced at Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang, who had their own tricks on their hands. The only pranks were not leaving, and she kept on chatting with them endlessly. The maids and maids behind her snickered.

Even a fool could imagine how much a pair of lovers who had been separated for a long time yearned for the two of them. However, Princess Gaoyang did not want to stay here and make a big light bulb.

After a while, Qin Mubai was a little annoyed and said, “Gaoyang, why aren’t you sleeping?”

“Oh, just go, just go.” Princess Gaoyang pretended to be stupid and nodded. She hugged Wu Meiniang’s elbow and said coquettishly, “Meiniang, it’s so cold today. Xiangyang doesn’t burn the kang, right? Shall we sleep together?”

Wu Meiniang’s face immediately turned red, but she could only nod her head, “Alright …”

Qin Mubai’s teeth itched with hatred. Princess Gaoyang was already an “old fogey”, and she had never had any “in-depth” communication with Wu Meiniang. Today was a great opportunity, this fellow actually came out to stir up trouble!

“Mother Mei and I still have some important things to discuss.” Qin Mubai said solemnly to the maids and maids, “You guys, serve the princess to rest first!”

“I don’t want it!” Princess Gaoyang immediately cried out and hugged Wu Meiniang tightly, “Qin Mubai, don’t think I don’t know what you want! Hmph, hmph! Anyway, tonight, Meiniang is mine, don’t think you have any bad ideas!”

Wu Meiniang’s face instantly turned red to the root of her neck, wishing she could dig a hole and dig into it.

Qin Mubai was also enraged. He really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry-only a stupid treasure like Princess Gaoyang could say such a thing. Was there such a brutal way to pierce through the window paper? This was even more damaging than a good fight with a mandarin duck!

“Alright, I’m really scared of you!” Qin Mubai gritted his teeth and said, “Mother Mei, let’s talk about it tomorrow! You guys rest early, I’ll go to Pang Fei’s side.”

“Ho!” Princess Gaoyang became even more arrogant. She smiled craftily and said, “Do you want Pang Fei to bring you to ask questions?”

“It’s you!” Qin Mubai stood up, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He smiled at Wu Meiniang and whispered, “It’s a cold night. Rest early.”

Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly and nodded lightly.

Qin Mubai turned around and left. Wu Meiniang watched him leave, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Princess Gaoyang laughed sinisterly and exaggeratedly waved her hand in front of Wu Meiniang to interfere with her line of sight. She smiled and said, “Looking at your gaze, is it hard to drag him back? Haha!! Meiniang, tonight you are my princess’ person!”

At that moment, Wu Meiniang really did not know what to say. She could not help but laugh helplessly, “Princess, it has been a year since I last saw you. I am no longer a match for you. From now on, I will listen to you both inside and outside.”

“Hahaha!” Princess Gaoyang smiled smugly and smugly. She hugged Wu Meiniang’s waist and revealed a greedy and perverted expression that only men had. She smiled strangely and said, “You don’t want to see how I’ve cultivated in the past year or two? Do you want to learn it? Hehe!”

“Princess, please forgive me for saying something disrespectful …”

“Hehe, tell me!”

“Your shameless appearance really has Mubai’s charm!”

Qin Mubai walked out of Qin Xian’s shop and shook his head with a bitter smile.

In the middle of the night, xiangyang city is bustling. More than a year ago, thanks to the care of the Mausoleum of Emperor Yang, the industrial and commercial tourism industry of Xiangyang has developed rapidly. Now, it has become a famous and prosperous city in the south. A year later, he returned to the old place. The bustling and bustling days of the past were clearly on a whole new level and could not be compared to the past.

Qin Mubai was in a good mood as he strolled through the endless stream of people. In the past few years, it was indeed rare for him to be as free and relaxed as he was now.

Suddenly, in the crowd, Qin Mubai saw the back of a familiar man in front of him. With a burden on his shoulders, he left in a calm and unhurried manner.

Qin Mubai was curious for a moment, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen this person before. So he squeezed through the crowd and chased after him.

Obviously, that person also noticed that Qin Mubai was chasing him. He deliberately quickened his pace and walked towards the sparsely populated streets and alleys.

Qin Mubai added a hint of vigilance to his curiosity, “Who is it?” Are you trying to lure me to a secluded place?

The man carrying the burden walked into a pitch-black alley but stopped. He put down his burden and still had his back to Qin Mubai. He was obviously waiting for him.

Qin Mubai stopped and looked at it with rapt attention. So he asked, “Sir, who made me look so familiar?”

“General Qin, long time no see.” The man slowly turned around.

Qin Mubai was instantly shocked, “Why is it you!!!”