Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 352

Chapter 352 Young Man, He Ji Is Frivolous!

Princess Gaoyang came out. Judging from the situation, she knew that she was in a hurry. She didn’t even bring a maidservant with her and rode over on the same horse as Su Lianqing. Qin Mubai stepped forward to pick her up and dismount. Princess Gaoyang didn’t care about the large number of people present. She threw herself into Qin Mubai’s embrace before landing firmly and couldn’t stop sobbing.

Qin Mubai hugged her and comforted her for a long time. She finally stopped crying and smiled, “Silly, why are you crying? Didn’t I tell you that I would be fine? Look, now that everything has calmed down, I’m safe and sound again.”

“Mm” Princess Gaoyang sniffed her tears with her red eyes and was still worried. Great Fraud Li Chunfeng’s words still echoed in her ears, saying that even if Qin Mubai escaped from the disaster prison for a while, he would still inevitably suffer a bloody disaster. Unless there is a loved one, the purest and most true, the most loving of saints, who can defend him from calamity and resolve calamity.

The implication was to die for him!

In Gaoyang’s world, Qin Mubai was almost everything to her. Of course, she was willing to die for Qin Mubai, and she didn’t hesitate at all. But the greater pain was to be separated from him.

What should we do?

What should we do? !

…

“Ling’er, are you stupid? Isn’t your heart going to wilt?” Qin Mubai smiled comfortably. “Shouldn’t you be happy? Come home with me now. Although the wedding hasn’t gone smoothly, we have already married. You are already my wife. Now, it’s time for you to come home with me to pay respects to your mother and elder brother.”

‘”Yes, good, go” Princess Gaoyang replied in a daze. She looked left and right and blinked her eyes. “I know this Su Lianqing. I’ve seen him in Xiangzhou before. Who are these two?”

“The helper I hired. He is skilled in martial arts. He is a pair of twin sisters. Their surname is Tantai. My sister’s name is Dan Dan, and my sister’s name is Shuang Shuang.” Qin Mubai introduced her and said, “Look at you. You don’t even bring the guards and maids with you. You’re alone. Let her and her sister follow you to protect you for the time being!”

“I don’t need to. What am I afraid of when I’m with you?” Princess Gaoyang smiled faintly. Although she refused, her smile showed her acceptance.

“Then let’s do this first. Dan Dan, Shuang Shuang, for the time being, you will be in charge of protecting the princess. You will not leave at all.” Qin Mubai instructed.

“Yes.” The two sisters agreed happily and were quite happy.

Su Lianqing was embarrassed to the side. She nodded and said, “General Qin, I have already finished what I ordered. Now, I will return to the Qin Immortal Pavilion and ask when Shopkeeper Wu will have a caravan or accompany him to Xiangyang. I will follow along the way.”

Qin Mubai asked doubtfully, “Why are you in such a hurry to return to Xiangyang? Aren’t you … supposed to stay in Chang’an and enjoy the reward? Besides, the reward I promised you hasn’t been realized yet.”

“Forget it! Forget it … “Su Lianqing smiled a little lonely and helpless for the first time. She shook her head and sighed,” What kind of gold, silver, farmland? I really don’t care. ” Earlier, I had indeed longed to marry a wealthy family or a distinguished official. After making a fuss recently, I realized that I really don’t have this life. I can’t bear to be restrained, and I can’t get used to the style and habits of people in the bureaucracy like you. Even if I were to become a few-grade Imperial Destiny Lady or marry a high-ranking official, it wouldn’t take me a few days to go mad and run away. I still follow Wu Dongjia’s habit of traveling freely in Jianghu. “As for the remuneration you promised me … you don’t blame me. If you don’t go to Wu Dong Clan to report my case, we’ll be even.”

“Alright.” Qin Mubai didn’t say much and nodded gratefully with a smile, “Actually, I didn’t mean to blame you.” The reason why I broke this matter is to tell you that being in the official circles is more dangerous than being in Jianghu. You can’t just climb up to a big master and keep the peace. Your personality is indeed not suitable for this industry. Even if I give you peace and wealth, you won’t be able to enjoy it for long. Don’t worry, what I promised you will always count. When did you change your mind and come back to me. I still keep my promise. ”

“Thank you.” Su Lianqing cupped her fists and bowed. She said goodbye to Qin Mubai, Princess Gaoyang, and the Tantai sisters, then turned around and strode away.

Princess Gaoyang whispered, “Although this Su Lianqing is sometimes insane, when she is serious, she is quite capable and lovely. She is also very righteous. She does not pursue what she desires, but it is not suitable for her. It is actually a kind of wisdom to give up decisively when it is within her grasp. There are not many people who can do so.”

“My Ling’er is getting more and more sensible.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “If you want to give up this word, you have to give it up first. Sometimes, the pain of life lies in the blind, paranoid, and fanatical pursuit of things that are never yours. Moreover, one path leads to darkness.”

Qin Mubai’s careless words caused Princess Gaoyang’s heart to turn cold. She thought to herself, blind, paranoid, fanatical pursuit never belonged to her … Isn’t it a luxury and impossible for me to yearn for a lifetime with Mubai? From the beginning, we weren’t together, until now, the wedding was always full of waves and killing intent … Heavens, why is this happening?

“Don’t be dumbfounded, Ling’er. Why are you even more dazed than me? Let’s go, come home with me.” Qin Mubai patted her shoulder and comforted her softly. He asked the guards to arrange a carriage for the Tantai sisters to serve and protect her. Then, he rode his horse and left the palace for the Black Tortoise Gate of the Great Ming Palace.

After leaving the Imperial City, Qin Mubai felt as if he had broken free from a cage, his body and mind becoming light.

Over the past few days, conspiracies and crises had enveloped the entire Imperial City. Now, the dust had finally settled. However, the matter was definitely not over. When the Crown Prince was being cleared of his accomplices, it was unknown how many people would dismount. This included Fang Xuanling, who was currently seriously ill and bedridden.

Fang Xuanling, as one of the most important aides of the emperor of Zuo Cheng and Right Prime Minister, had always been a staunch Crown Prince. Now that the Crown Prince had fallen, his subordinate would definitely be embarrassed. He couldn’t immediately show his loyalty to Li Zhi, who had just appeared on the stage. On the one hand, it would be disdained and distrusted by others, and on the other hand, it was indeed not Fang Xuanling’s personality.

Thus, it was destined that he would not be excluded and hostile by Li Zhi (or rather, Changsun Wuji) ‘s group. Because Fang Xuanling was the Crown Prince’s biggest and strongest supporter, if he did not fall, it would symbolize the Crown Prince’s chance to make a comeback.

There has never been compassion or tolerance in party struggles and political battles. The opposition between political positions meant a battle between life and death. When the Crown Prince collapsed, the little shrimp from the same camp as him could change the courtyard at will. However, it was impossible for a large family like Fang Xuanling.

Either, the emperor came out to protect Xuan Ling, but barely saved him from death, but from now on can only be a “bachelor party”, in the court alone no one close to no one; Either way, he was completely lost in this political torrent.

…

Thinking of this, Qin Mubai secretly sighed. To be fair, Fang Xuanling was indeed a good person, a good official, and a good prime minister. Fang Xuanling contributed a lot to the great achievements of the Great Tang of Zhenguan. But now, he was on the verge of death. In the future, unless Li Chengqian regained his composure due to the miracle, Fang Xuanling would never be able to shine again. Even worse, he was likely to disappear from the stage of the Great Tang.

“Mubai!” Princess Gaoyang’s cry interrupted Qin Mubai’s thoughts.

Qin Mubai walked to the side of the car and asked, “What is it?”

“If you are not busy in the past few days, then accompany Mother Concubine and go to Famen Temple to offer incense to my brother!” Princess Gaoyang said.

Qin Mubai blinked her eyes in confusion, “Alright, alright. But why did you suddenly think of this at this time?”

‘”Nothing much. It’s just that there have been too many things recently and I’m feeling too depressed. I want to go out for a walk. Furthermore, my mother misses my brother so much that I want to take a look. With you accompanying me, I can rest assured!” Princess Gaoyang said.

“Oh, alright then! I’ll have to bring the guards along then. It’s not stable lately.” Qin Mubai did not think too much and answered.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you.” Princess Gaoyang pulled back into the car and let out a long sigh of relief. Li Chunfeng said that he had to have someone he loved to protect him from the disaster to die. Even if I was willing to do so, wouldn’t Mubai feel even more sad? If it wasn’t for me, the one who died was any of his loved ones, how could he bear it? It’s said that the high monk in Famen Temple, Ruyun, and the relic of Buddha Shijia Muni, I want to ask the high monk there to do something for Mubai and resolve this calamity. Isn’t there a saying that the Dao is one foot tall and the Devil is ten feet tall? Big Fraud Li Chunfeng is a Taoist. Perhaps a Buddhist can solve something that can’t be solved? Because the Buddha Dharma is boundless and my brother’s golden body is there to help, there’s definitely no problem, hee hee!

The Tantai sisters watched Princess Gaoyang mutter to herself, their eyes sparkling with nervousness and laughter. They were confused.

Walking all the way through Chang’an Avenue City, one could also feel the hesitation and terror written on the faces of the people. The Imperial Court shook up the chaos in the Imperial City, and the people were the most nervous and fearful. The Emperor was the Son of Heaven, the Imperial Court was the Heavens, and the people watched the Heavens If the heavens gave them peace and stability, the people would be happy. If the heavens sent down a calamity or a disturbance, the people would suffer unspeakably.

Not far from the newly renovated Prince Consort’s Mansion, one could already see the large red cloth covering the plaque of the mansion. Unfortunately, the wedding ceremony did not go smoothly. Otherwise, the red cloth would have been taken away by Qin Mubai, the head of the family, and the family would have announced its existence from now on.

The door of the mansion was half open, and two servants from the Imperial Court were cleaning it. In addition, the Qin Clan’s officials were pointing their fingers at the side, making them very impatient. The butler inadvertently turned his head and saw Qin Mubai slowly walking towards him on a tall horse. He rubbed his eyes in surprise and jumped up with a slap of his thigh. “Young General! Hahaha, it’s Young General! And His Highness the Princess’s carriage! Great, great! I need to hurry back and inform the Old Madame!”

The butler was so excited that he forgot his etiquette and didn’t come to see Qin Mubai before running towards the Old Qin Clan’s mansion.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but burst into laughter and felt slightly relieved. He ordered the carriage to go directly to Old Qin’s house and pay his respects to his mother first.

The father and son’s mansion was not far away, just a hundred steps ahead. After about thirty to fifty steps, a person wearing a long gray beard stroked his beard and smiled. He cupped his hands at Qin Mubai and said, “I’m here to congratulate General Qin on my humble position.”

“Taishi Li?” Qin Mubai was a little surprised that it was Li Chunfeng!

When Princess Gaoyang heard Li Chunfeng’s voice, she was extremely nervous. She hurriedly poked her head out of the carriage and shouted, “Taishi Li, why are you here? Do you have anything to do with your son-in-law?”

“I just happened to run into the princess and the prince’s son-in-law’s carriage here, so there’s nothing else I need to say.” Li Chunfeng cupped his hands and replied casually. He even specially gave Princess Gaoyang a look, indicating that she was at ease. He would not speak randomly.

“Oh” Princess Gaoyang was relieved and returned to the car.

“You guys go back to the manor first. I’ll be right back.” Qin Mubai got off the horse, handed the horse over to the carriage, walked to the roadside and stood with Li Chunfeng, greeting each other.

“Since we met by chance, why didn’t Taishi take a step back and drink tea in the humble house?” Qin Mubai extended an invitation. This Li Chunfeng was a wonderful person, and Qin Mubai was quite interested in him.

Li Chunfeng twisted his beard and smiled silently. He neither agreed nor refused. He watched Princess Gaoyang drive away and said, “The general should have been completely free from this calamity, but …”

“But what?” Qin Mubai said vigilantly.

Li Chunfeng furrowed his brows and stared at Qin Mubai’s face. He raised his eyelids and looked at the sky for a while before leisurely saying, “Heaven’s Secrets cannot be revealed … Unfortunately, it’s a pity!”

“What a pity? Can you explain it to me clearly?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be a little annoyed. A Fraud was a Fraud, and it was always said in half that made people nervous and unhappy.

Li Chunfeng stared at Qin Mubai and sighed helplessly. “If you lose, you lose. If you lose, you lose. There is no such thing as perfection in the world. General, you are destined to suffer a huge loss that cannot be remedied by manpower.”

“Why is this happening?” Qin Mubai also understood that everything could not be perfected, but he was always unwilling to accept it and asked.

Li Chunfeng said, “Your fate is too ruthless. In other words, your life is too hard.” Even if he didn’t die in a catastrophe, he could even reverse the number of days. However, such a hard life, such good luck, will more or less offend your loved ones, affecting their lifespan. There’s nothing I can do about it. Actually, your father should have died a few years ago. This is Senior Brother Yuan’s life. But miraculously, he has lived for a few more years. This must have a lot to do with your destiny. Perhaps the poison had prolonged Duke Yi’s lifespan. Heaven’s will is unfathomable, not something that a human being can know. General, you are popular everywhere you go. You are extremely lucky to survive a catastrophe. It is very difficult for you to compare to others. However, the heavens are fair and will always make the general lose. ”

Qin Mubai was both angry and funny. He said hatefully, “Just because my luck is a little better, the heavens are not pleasing to the eye. How many times must I be tormented?”

“Haha, if the general wants to say so, it’s fine.” Li Chunfeng smiled a little regretfully. “General, this lowly position does not dare to reveal too much of the secrets of heaven. I only advise you. Life is full of plants and vegetation. You can go in and out, and gain and loss are only in one thought. You can eat and drink, bend your arms, and sleep. You are happy.” (Analects of Confucius)

“Are you trying to persuade me to retreat at the right time?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Why didn’t you say the second half of the sentence? It’s unjust and rich and expensive, but it’s like a cloud to me.”

“The general is a loyal and righteous person, so why bother to say so?” Li Chunfeng smiled indifferently. “Moreover, the general is a wise man. He didn’t need to preach here. However, sometimes, when he is in the game, he doesn’t know how strange, dangerous, and delicate the game is.”

“Floating Cloud, everything in this world is just floating clouds, haha!” Qin Mubai laughed heartily, “Taishi Li, everyone actually understands this logic.” But often, people do things that they can’t help but do. Confucius may be right, but I don’t really want to hear him. That kind of doctrine of the mean is not suitable for people like me. Perhaps one day when I am old, tired, tired, I will go to that kind of’happy in it ‘life. I’m still young, so I’m crazy. Not to mention that I have a lot of missions, responsibilities and responsibilities. There are a lot of things I have to do. If I don’t do these things, even if I can live a peaceful and wealthy life, I will still be shaken for the rest of my life. “Dan Qing doesn’t know how many veteran generals he has left. His wealth and honor are like floating clouds to me. Such a realm is still a bit far away from me!”

“Young man, why are you being so frivolous? The general is right.” Li Chunfeng sighed softly and nodded in approval. He cupped his hands and said, “You don’t need to take this lowly talk to heart, General.”

“I understand Taishi Li’s good intentions.” Qin Mubai cupped her hands and smiled. “No one can live a glorious life at the peak. Perhaps one day, I will return to my original place and enjoy a peaceful and peaceful life. At that time, I will definitely remember Taishi Li’s inculcation and benefit me for a lifetime.”

“I understand.” Li Chunfeng chuckled and said, “A good man like the general who has retribution and responsibility can only be the end, not the beginning and the process. It would be a great mistake for a person like you to be reduced to mediocrity.”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “Taishi Li, you are too good at flattering!”

“Exaggerated, exaggerated.” Li Chunfeng also smiled and said, “I won’t disturb the reunion of the general’s family anymore. I’ll take my humble leave.”

At this time, in the Old Qin Clan’s home.

The housekeeper rushed back to the manor and reported that his family, Qin Mubai, had returned home with the princess, causing the whole family to boil. Mother Qin, Madam Liu, and Shuang’er’s servant maids of the same size rushed towards the gate like bees, welcoming Qin Mubai and the princess in surprise.

Earlier, Shuang’er and Yao’er had originally been idle and bored to the point of panicking. They were simmering ginseng soup in the kitchen together After hearing the news, Shuang’er hurriedly ran away, and Yao’er stayed behind to take care of Tang Huo.

Hearing a burst of cheerful shouts coming from the courtyard of the front residence, Yao’er secretly rejoiced and let out a long sigh of relief.

“Third Brother and the princess are safe and sound. That’s great. Third Brother must have been injured by the prison and needs to be healed. I want to make more soup for him. Alright, today, the whole family will drink the ginseng chicken soup I made myself!”

The more Yao’er thought about it, the happier she became. Just as she was about to instruct her servants to slaughter another chicken, those people helplessly went out to welcome her. So she went to the nearby warehouse to get some ginseng. When she had just returned, she heard a light noise from the kitchen and smelled a strange smell.

Although Yao’er was blind, her nose and ears were exceptionally sensitive. She immediately became alert and listened quietly for a moment, only to find that there was nothing unusual. Only then did she feel slightly relieved. When he went to take care of the ginseng soup, he discovered that the lid of the jar seemed to have moved. The lid that was originally tightly covered opened a small hole, and there was a faint medicinal smell.

“Who has touched this jar?” Yao’er couldn’t help but mutter strangely. She stretched out her hand and wiped the lid. Her fingers were stained with a thin layer of powder. She put the powder on the tip of her nose and sniffed it. Immediately, she cried out in shock–

“Arsenic!!!”