Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 362

Chapter 362 I Feel No Longer the Mortal Tie

The night was already deep, the breeze blew against the willows, and the moon was as cold as water.

Qin Mubai held a pot of Qin Xian Liquor in her hand as she strolled around her courtyard drunkenly.

Princess Gaoyang knew that Qin Mubai had been troubled recently, so she deliberately left him to think quietly, so she obediently returned to the palace. Shuang’er returned to the Old Qin Mansion to accompany her mother, leaving Qin Mubai alone in the red and thick mansion where the plaque had not been removed.

He had never acted like this before. She didn’t sleep in the middle of the night and drank alone.

Upon returning to the capital from Xiangyang, Qin Mubai felt that he hadn’t left a moment of leisure and tranquility. Previously, he was only busy preparing for the wedding. Next was the plot between Hanwang and Donggong, followed by the assassination of Fang Yiai and the death of Yao’er. One uneven wave after another, there was a dispute over Lanzhou …

These brown and brown items made Qin Mubai’s nerves tighten, and the pressure in his heart increased day by day.

At this moment, he really wanted to let off steam by slaughtering his horse and spear into the enemy group, or to have a gentle and lovely confidante who would listen to his complaints quietly with a smile on his face.

“If only Yao’er was still here” Qin Mubai looked up at the moon. The cold moonlight poured down like mercury, covering the entire land of the Nine Continents, but it could not reach his heart.

“Ah! …”

If Yao’er of the Nine Heavens heard this sigh, would she burst into tears? ,

Unconsciously, Qin Mubai, who was already staggering slightly, paced into the courtyard where Yao’er used to live. After Yao’er passed away, Shuang’er brought the little orphans to live in Old Qin’s mansion in order to take care of them. At this moment, this was an empty house. Although every day there were servant maids to clean up and keep the original spotless, but every day was filled with loneliness and desolation.

“Creak!” Qin Mubai pushed open the door, and the silver moonlight still reflected into the hall. In the blur, Qin Mubai saw the piano covered with a large brocade cloth. On it was Yao’er’s favorite side of the pipa.

He walked over, picked up the pipa and stroked it in his arms a few times, as if he could feel the unique flavor of Yao’er. She was quiet and elegant. She would never apply any powder, nor would she lose the most natural and pure fragrance of a young girl.

Qin Mubai walked into the courtyard with the pipa in his arms. His alcohol intent had already risen a little. He casually sat down on the stone steps and raised the pipa to the moon. “Yao’er, are you alright after a few days?” He said.

“Third Brother, I miss you.”

“At this moment, if you were here, I would definitely not be so depressed and depressed. No matter how much I worry, as long as I hear your laughter and zither music without a trace of impurities, and see the unreserved concern and thoughtfulness in your gray eyes without divine colors, I feel that I am the happiest man in the world.”

‘”Yao’er, am I very selfish? I have always been greedily enjoying the peace and tranquility that you have bestowed on me, and the purest and simplest feelings in the world, but I have never given you a single thing you want. Now, I wish you were still by my side, even if you were sitting quietly, not saying a word, not doing anything, just listening to me.”

As he spoke, Qin Mubai’s eyes became moist and her voice choked up.

Qin Mubai, who had no place to vent his emotions and heavy pressure, finally felt an unprecedented loneliness!

Men, especially men like Qin Mubai, were not allowed to show weakness or retreat in their dictionaries. However, men were also human beings. People grew up with flesh. Qin Mubai thought to himself that he was just a mortal with seven emotions and six desires. He could not castrate all his feelings. Such emotions as fragility, sadness, confusion, fear, even if they were buried deeper and better, they still existed.

Right now, Qin Mubai was more eager than anyone to have a red fan confidante by his side. He didn’t need anyone to give him advice, encouragement, or any sort of rest or recovery bend. He just needed her to listen.

Better be Yao’er.

Because she was the best listener in the world.

Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled bitterly. “So it turns out that only when he loses it will he realize its value” Two tears gently fell from his silver moonlit jaw onto the grass leaves that had just grown out of his toes during the New Year.

“Yao’er, today, I’ll give you a new song. I promise, it’s something you’ve never heard before.” Qin Mubai looked up at the moon, smiled, hugged the pipa, and said, “Because this song was composed more than a thousand years later.” Ci was written hundreds of years later by a Song Dynasty man named Su Shi, and his name was Shui Tiao Ge Tou. Right, there was a woman known as the ‘Heavenly Empress’ who sang this song. However, she was definitely not the historical Wu Zhao and Empress Tian Tian. She’s just Wu Meiniang, my fianc é e … Well, listen carefully … ”

Plucking the strings, Qin Mubai sang Wong Fei’s song “May People Longevity” according to the melody in her memory.

“Mingyue when there is, ask the wine QingTian;

I don’t know what season it would be in the heavens on this night.

I want to return in the wind, but I’m also afraid of the jade palace. It’s extremely cold up high … ”

At this point, Qin Mubai felt his throat stiffen. He couldn’t help but laugh at himself and said softly, “Yao’er, are you alright? Is it cold on the Heavenly Court Palace? Third Brother really wants to put on a fox fur for you …”

“Dancing to my shadow, I feel no longer the mortal tie!

ZhuGe, low Addis door, as no sleep.

There shouldn’t be hatred. What’s the matter?

People have sorrow, joy and separation, the moon is full of yin and sunshine;

Nothing is perfect, not even in the olden days. I hope you can live for a long time and share the moonlight for thousands of miles … ”

At the end of the song, Qin Mubai’s voice was already inaudible.

He didn’t understand why he was so sad and lonely. He had never been as emotional as he was today, nor had he missed someone as much as he did today. Even when he had just transmigrated to the Great Tang, he hadn’t left home, his relatives, or even the entire era that belonged to him!

Qin Mubai was already drunk, and his body was so soft that he was about to fall to the side and sleep on the stone steps.

At this moment, he landed in a soft and warm embrace. Two drops of ice-cold water happened to land on his face.

Qin Mubai was already drunk and confused. He didn’t know if it was reality or a dream. He pouted, “Is it Yao’er? Did you come down from the Moon Palace to accompany Third Brother?”

“Yes, it’s me” That person actually answered.

‘”Good, good” Qin Mubai wanted to get up and hug Yao’er tightly, but he was so drunk that he fell asleep.

Shortly after, perhaps because of his long career as a Martial Armament Cultivator, Qin Mubai woke up inexplicably when he felt that something was amiss around him. He suddenly realized that he was lying in a person’s embrace, wearing a luxurious and warm sable cloak.

There seemed to be a hazy woman’s face in front of her. Although she looked a little blurry, she could still clearly feel her beautiful face!

“Yao’er? It’s really you!” Qin Mubai almost instinctively cried out in shock and sat up.

The next second, he was even more surprised-“Mother Mei!!”

“It’s me.”

It was Wu Meiniang who appeared in front of Qin Mubai.

She sat on the stone steps and looked up at Qin Mubai. She smiled sweetly with a gentle smile that she had never smiled at before.

“Flirtatious Eyes, why are you here? Could it be that I’m still dreaming?” Qin Mubai was in a daze for a moment.

“Idiot, why don’t you pull me up? My legs are numb from being crushed by you!” Wu Meiniang smiled and stretched out one of her hands.

“Ah? Good!” Only then did Qin Mubai regain his senses. This was not a dream, but a reality!

‘”When did you come? Since you saw me, why didn’t you call me? I suppressed you for half the night and didn’t catch a cold, right?” Wu Meiniang hurriedly pulled her up and wrapped her up in a mink cloak on her back, feeling a little annoyed and annoyed, “When did you come? Why didn’t you call me? I suppressed you and slept for half the night, didn’t you get cold and didn’t get hurt anywhere?”

“Look at how anxious you are. I’m fine.” Wu Meiniang smiled, her eyes curved like a crescent moon in the sky. She whispered, “When I came, you were playing the pipa and singing a song, but you didn’t disturb me. Standing outside the garden gate, you listened quietly.” Really good words and songs ah, especially words, can be said to be pearls of pearls of pearls of pearls of pearls of pearl. Even though I only heard it once, I still memorized it without missing a single word. ‘”I want to return in the wind, but I’m afraid of the jade palace. It’s cold at high altitudes.” Mubai, your heart is very heavy! ”

“Alas!” Qin Mubai sighed, nodded and smiled in relief, and said, “You still understand me, Mother Mei.”

Wu Meiniang smiled faintly. She turned around and walked forward with Qin Mubai’s arm. She said, “Cold Night Dew, let’s make a pot of tea and have some snacks. How about sitting in the pavilion and talking?”

“Very good.” Qin Mubai agreed and called over two servants to prepare some simple refreshments. Then, they sat in the patio pavilion with Wu Meiniang in the courtyard.

“Mother Mei, why did you suddenly come back?” Qin Mubai asked.

“Something like this has happened in Chang’an’s Qin Immortal Pavilion. Can I not come back?” Wu Meiniang shook her head sadly, but she was so smart that she didn’t mention Yao’er’s words. She immediately changed the topic and said, “More importantly, I heard a lot about you in Xiangyang. Which one of these brown things can make my heart jump and I can’t sleep at night. How can I not come back at such a time?”

Qin Mubai covered Wu Meiniang’s soft pancreas and smiled. “Sorry, Meiniang, I made you worry.”

“You shouldn’t have said’sorry ‘to me.” Wu Meiniang stared into Qin Mubai’s eyes and smiled. “I am yours, and you are mine. We are the other half of each other’s lives. Who would apologize to me?”

‘”Haha” Qin Mubai smiled.

Wu Meiniang rarely said such emotional lovers’ honeyed words. Occasionally, one or two sentences could make people intoxicated from the bottom of their hearts. Although Qin Mubai was still very lonely and sad just now, ever since Wu Meiniang appeared in front of him, his entire world was like a bonfire rising in the cold winter night. It was no longer a desolate and cold place.

“Mubai, although I am far away from Xiangyang, I know everything that has happened in Chang’an like the back of my hand. I have always been well-informed, and you know that. Therefore, I won’t inquire about your current situation. I just want to hear what your plans are.” Wu Meiniang asked straightforwardly.

Qin Mubai knitted her eyebrows and said, “What do you want to hear?”

“Of course it’s related to Lanzhou!” Wu Meiniang said, “If my speculation is correct, the war in Lanzhou is not only related to the overall situation of the court, but also to the life and death of you and the Qin Family.” Of course, I am not as generous as the scholars and officials in serving the country and the people. I care more about the latter. Mubai, tell me, it’s like telling yourself. No matter what kind of worries and melancholy you have, it’s more comfortable to say it out loud, even if you can’t solve it. At this time, you should put on a light armor, shouldn’t you? ”

“Well said.” Qin Mubai nodded and patted Wu Meiniang’s hand gratefully. “Meiniang, it seems that you have already inquired about this matter. I believe that with your wisdom, you must have thought through the twists and turns in it. I won’t repeat it anymore.” All in all, to put it simply, I plan to join hands with Li Tai to deal with Eldest Sun Wuji. No matter what, no matter what price you pay, you must let the Battle of Lanzhou begin! ”

Wu Meiniang heaved a sigh of relief and revealed a relieved smile.

“What’s the matter?” Qin Mubai asked in surprise.

Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “Mubai, I’m relieved that you can make such a decision.” Right now, this may be your only way out. Although Li Tai is sinister and vicious, at this time, you should stand on the same side and work together to fight against the strong. As for the past feuds and Li Tai’s character, they should be considered in the second place. He should be on guard against them with his own eyes and minds. ”

“Oh?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be surprised and pleasantly surprised. “Could it be that Mama Mei also thinks so?” She asked.

“I’m not afraid of you laughing. The reason why I came from Xiangyang day and night without stopping is to say those words to you.” Wu Meiniang said, “Unite with King Wei to fight against Eldest Sun Wuji. Now, it seems that I’m overthinking it. Of course, my Mubai will always be smarter and more decisive than me. Otherwise, how could my Wu Meiniang be obedient …”

“What are you being obedient about?” Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh.

“I won’t tell you anymore.” Wu Meiniang picked up a piece of cake and stuffed it into Qin Mubai’s mouth. She smiled and said, “Blocking your mouth from the smell of alcohol, it’s fuming to death!”

“Smoke what? I haven’t kissed you yet …!”

“Don’t talk nonsense!-Don’t act so recklessly, or I’ll be angry … I’m really angry! Wow, let go, woo …”

…

Woman, what a magical creature.

It was much easier for her to change a man’s mood than for the heavens to change the weather.

The sudden return of Wu Meiniang surprised Qin Mubai. There were some things that Wu Meiniang did not say, and Qin Mubai did not ask. There was always such a tacit understanding between the two of them.

Wu Meiniang hurriedly came back, of course, not to say those words to Qin Mubai that were very likely to become nonsense.

At such a time, Wu Meiniang had to let herself appear beside Qin Mubai. Whether it was life or death, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang had to stand together. In addition, Wu Meiniang knew Qin Mubai very well. She knew what Yao’er’s death meant to Qin Mubai.

Regardless of whether it was life or death, what Qin Mubai needed the most was someone closest to his heart, to give him the quietest comfort and listen to his heart.

So Wu Meiniang came back.

When he married Princess Gaoyang and had a glorious life, Wu Meiniang quietly stayed in Xiangyang and ran her wine shop. When he was most lonely and lonely, Wu Meiniang silently appeared beside Qin Mubai. She supported his drunk body and covered him with a mink cloak. She quietly hugged him and waited for him to wake up.

This was Wu Meiniang. With a raise of her hand and a throw of her foot, she revealed an intellect and maturity that was incompatible with her age.

Princess Gao Yang was so passionate and wild that she did not hold back. For Qin Mubai, she could do anything. She was like a white lotus blooming in a pool of blood, stunning to the point of being arrogant. In contrast, Wu Meiniang was a bowl of orchids placed at the window, silently blooming, with the fragrance of flowers.

…

The two of them sat and chatted until dawn. When Qin Mubai saw the servant maids walking around not far away, he patted his thigh heavily and shouted, “Shit!”

“What’s the matter?” Wu Meiniang said in surprise.

“I actually sat here chatting with you for the middle of the night?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong?” Wu Meiniang was even more surprised.

“Isn’t this terrible, even damn it!” Qin Mubai shouted, “I actually missed the best chance to have a bridal chamber with you!”

“Die! Shut up!” Wu Meiniang blushed and shook her head repeatedly, “You lackeys, you really aren’t serious for a moment. You still want to die, but in the blink of an eye, you’re laughing. Ah, if I had known, I would have stayed in Xiangyang obediently and never returned. Isn’t this obvious, are you alright?”

“If Mother Mei doesn’t come back, something will definitely happen to me.” Qin Mubai chuckled and whispered, “Mother Mei, thank you.”

“Such words are the same as apologies. There’s no need to say them in the future.” Wu Meiniang smiled and stood up to yawn. “It’s time for me to go back. Mother must have been waiting for me all night with the lights on! Mubai, you should have a good night’s sleep in a hot bath. When you wake up, you are full of confidence. No matter what kind of war he has, you will definitely win-I believe you!”

“Yes.” Qin Mubai stopped playing around. He stood up and looked at Wu Meiniang. He nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I will win.”

“What if I lose?” Wu Meiniang was a little playful and said half-jokingly for a long time.

“If I lose” Qin Mubai rubbed his nose and chuckled, “I won’t be an official anymore. I’ll abandon my official position and obediently become my son-in-law. I’ll marry you again and have you and Gaoyang have children for me.” One hundred and eighty. I don’t believe that with me, Mama Mei, and a good bloodline like Gaoyang, not a single one of my sons and daughters will be able to succeed! “There’s always one thing that surpasses me. That’s fine. If I don’t succeed, they’ll do it.”

Wu Meiniang was speechless for a long time. She covered her forehead and shook her head painfully. “I’m going back. I have to go back quickly!”

“Haha!” Qin Mubai laughed heartlessly.

“Let’s go!” Wu Meiniang put on her big marten cloak and Yong Rong walked forward leisurely. She did not forget to raise her hand and say to Qin Mubai behind her without turning back, “There’s no need to send her off. You should take a shower and rest early! You have a lot of time these few days, so you have to be busy!”

“Alright, alright.” Qin Mubai chuckled and let out a long sigh of relief.

The nameless resentment in his chest actually dissipated in one night. Wu Meiniang, you have contributed greatly!

Wu Meiniang snorted softly as she walked. Just as Qin Mubai was about to walk towards the bathroom, he heard her humming and couldn’t help but stop.

“Mingyue when there is, ask the wine QingTian;

I don’t know what season it would be in the heavens on this night.

I want to return in the wind, but also afraid of the jade building, the height of the cold.

Dancing to my shadow, I feel no longer the mortal tie!

ZhuGe, low Addis door, as no sleep.

There shouldn’t be hatred. What’s the matter?

People have sorrow, joy and separation, the moon is full of yin and sunshine;

Nothing is perfect, not even in the olden days. I hope you can live for a long time and share the moonlight for thousands of miles … ”

…

“Dance and figure it out. Why does it seem like it’s singing in the mortal world? It really has a charm! If Wang Fei hears Wu Meiniang’s song, will she hit her head with a piece of frozen tofu?” Qin Mubai did not regain her senses for a long time and murmured, “Wu Meiniang can read her eyes and not forget them. In the blink of an eye, she has learnt to be a brilliant genius. She is truly a rare genius in a thousand years! … If not for this, how could she be the Queen?!”