Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 372

Chapter 372 Bright Moon Song

Two days later, the Ministry of Military Affairs wrote an article for Qin Mubai, sending him ten thousand elite cavalry, grain and equipment from Guanzhong. Fang Xuanling said that the Military Department’s actions were fairly quick. After all, military supplies were only available for use. However, the Household Department and Zongzheng Temple were unable to move quickly. The dowry given to Princess Wencheng was large and complicated. It would be difficult for them to prepare it in less than ten and a half days.

Coupled with the slow pace of the delivery team, Qin Mubai was afraid that it would delay the military intelligence, so he prepared to leave first, leaving behind one or two thousand cavalry to Su Dingfang to escort the Li Daozong father and daughter along the way.

Ten thousand elite Kanto cavalry were not a small number. However, to Lanzhou, who was facing such a big battle, it was a bit petty. However, Qin Mubai did not intend to let this pass. He had to personally go to the army to pick out these ten thousand cavalry, so he had to keep improving.

Thus, he spent another three days with Su Dingfang, carefully picking up and picking up the soldiers of the Garrison Chang’an’s Field Army and the Guards Legion Corps. Because there were many generals from the “Senior Military Academy” of Baiji among the sixteen guards, they were still students of the old principal, Qin Mubai, so it was quite convenient for them to handle matters.

A few days later, Qin Mubai chose 10,000 elite Yue cavalry very harshly, causing many of the sixteen guards’ generals to feel a fierce pain, only taking away the most powerful batch of soldiers in their army. In addition, Qin Mubai didn’t ask Fang Xuanling for any courtesy, weapons, equipment, or horse carriages. In addition, the Imperial Court had promised Qin Mubai a hundred Baiji guards to be his personal bodyguards. This was the most satisfying thing for him.

When they arrived at Camp Baiji, Qin Mubai waved his arm. Almost all the soldiers in the camp were willing to follow him to Lanzhou. The Martial Court of the Great Tang Empire valued military merits, and soldiers had to fight in order to have a good background. Hence, the selection of these 100 people could be considered to have caused Qin Mubai’s brain to be thoroughly troubled. Because many of the people in Baiji had family background, many people came to Qin Mubai’s back door to plead with him and beg him to bring his nephew to the front. There were also six ministers and high-ranking generals in the army.

This was a good opportunity to do favors and network connections. Qin Mubai, on the premise that he did not break his principles, did his best to agree to these backdoor contacts. Of course, the most basic prerequisite is that the quality of the hundred cavalry can not be poor. In addition, out of the original 30 Hundred Cavalry, Zhao Tong, who had lost his arm, and the few people who had died in the attack on Fang Yi Ai that day, there were still more than 20 people left, and they became the core and elders of this group of people. With old and new, this group of people could easily condense.

Within a few days, Qin Mubai was very busy. He traveled around the barracks and the Hundred Cavalry Camp outside Chang’an City, as well as the Military Department’s Pavilion Division. He didn’t have much time to accompany Princess Gao Yang, Wu Meiniang, and her family. Qin Mubai was finally ready to leave tomorrow. Before he left, he had to call Su Dingfang to the Jiang Xia Prince’s Mansion to say something.

That night, Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang came to visit the Jiang Xia Palace.

The palace was also bustling with activity. Many officials and troops sent by the Imperial Court were paying the dowry they were going to bring to the wedding. Qin Mubai took a quick glance and was stunned. The huge backyard of the palace was almost full of cars, and every car was filled with stuff, heavily wrapped around it. This was only half of it, and it did not include those craftsmen and musicians who were going to Tibet to accompany them. If they really gathered together, their momentum would probably not lose to the army of ten thousand people!

“No wonder Fang Xuanling said that it would take half a month for him to prepare for this.” Qin Mubai shook his head, “To marry a daughter, you have to pay so much manpower and material resources. This is enough to decorate a palace, right?”

“Probably.” Su Dingfang rarely expressed such opinions. He shook his head gently and said, “We have always been the ones who lost money when Han and Hu got married. We can’t control peace for a few years, but we have to start a war. This reminds me of how the villagers acted when facing bandits and horses in chaos-what’s the difference between us and spending money to sell disasters?”

“Confucian scholars have their own ideas. Soldiers have their own ideas. I’m afraid we’ll never be able to go with them.” Qin Mubai raised the corners of his mouth and shook his head. “Forget it, things have come to this point. Let’s go and pay our respects to His Highness first.”

“Alright, alright.”

The two of them were led by the manor officials to wear the ribs in the manor for a while, and their dealings were filled with busy servants grinding their shoulders one after another. There was only one courtyard that was relatively quiet, so the manor officials led the two of them here.

“General, this is the daughter of my imperial daughter. Your highness is in the imperial daughter’s room. Please go ahead, two of you.” After saying that, the manor official said goodbye and left.

The two of them walked into the small courtyard and heard the melodious sound of the pipa.

Qin Mubai heard a few notes and couldn’t help but be moved. What a familiar tune. Although it was played strangely and intermittently, she could vaguely tell that it was actually “Lanzhou Hong”!

Thus, Qin Mubai pulled Su Dingfang to stop and listened. Even though the tune was a little rusty, it wasn’t smooth or outstanding, but Qin Mubai could vaguely hear a trace of worry in the tune.

Lanzhou Hong was originally a somewhat sorrowful and desolate tune, so it wasn’t strange for him to have such a melodic intent. However, it was not easy to pop up that touching sadness instead of forcefully saying that he was worried about Fu Xin Ci. Unless this person’s heart came from the bone marrow and could not express his sorrow and sorrow, it was possible to play the song with his heart.

“What a sad tune … It makes people unconsciously think of the sad things in the past.” After listening for a moment, Su Dingfang whispered, “Could it be played by the imperial daughter?”

At this moment, the pipa in the room stopped and a female voice said, “Father, why can’t I play this tune?”

“You’ve only heard it twice on Mount Zhongnan. It’s not bad to be able to play like this.” It was Li Daozong’s voice. It was deep and vigorous, but at this moment, it revealed a hint of exhaustion and disappointment. He said, “If you want a score, I’ll go talk to him. Why are you so conflicted?”

“I’d rather not …” said the female voice. “That day I heard him swear with my own ears that he would never play again.”

“Just a score, what does it matter?”

“Father, you won’t understand.” The female voice said, “For a person who likes music, a good friend is very important, just like a companion of the soul.” When this close friend leaves, the music loses its meaning to him, or just means sadness. Father went to him to ask for the score, so he would naturally give it to him as well. But I don’t want to force him, nor do I want to touch his sadness. Lan Zhouhong belongs to the two of them. I can’t offend his sacred confidante. ”

Dao Sect Li smiled helplessly, “Alright, whatever you want! With so many of your little daughters’ thoughts, Yan’er, you’re still going to marry Tibet in the end. Are you really …”

“Father, you don’t need to say anything.” Li Xueyan interrupted Li Daozong and said, “At first, I was brave enough to marry Tibet. No one forced me. Now that things have come to an end, my daughter has no regrets. I just hate that I won’t be able to fulfill my filial piety in front of my parents in this life …”

“I don’t understand. Why do you have to marry that barbarian Qizong Nongzan?” Li Daozong was a little angry and snorted, “Can’t I choose a suitable man for you to be my husband in the Great Tang? I don’t believe it!”

Li Xueyan lowered her voice a little, revealing a lot of sadness. “That’s not the case, Father …”

“Alright, the matter has already come to this point. As father, I won’t talk about you anymore.” Dao Sect Li sighed and said, “Your mother is so sad that she is sick in her heart. If you have time, you can accompany her more. Ah!”

“Father, why sigh?” Li Xueyan, in turn, advised Li Daozong and whispered, “Daughter’s marriage to Tibet will definitely be a good story.” If the two countries could achieve decades of peace and cultivate on the plateau, her daughter would have done something useful in her life. Tibetans are also humans. They didn’t have a choice when they were born to their parents. It wasn’t their fault. Father didn’t have to look down on them. “Actually, as long as they can receive civilized education, they are also lovely and amiable.”

“Alright, I can’t beat you.” Li Daozong said, “Always use your father as an example to teach theories. It’s as if our generations have fallen apart!”-You can only sigh at your own life, but why didn’t you meet him earlier? ”

Li Daozong’s careless words caused Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang, who were standing in the courtyard, to be stunned at the same time. Su Dingfang immediately shook his head and smiled warmly. He said softly, “Mubai, you really show mercy everywhere!”

“Ah? I don’t … this, don’t do anything to me!”

“Then who do you think His Highness will say?”

“Anyway, it can’t be me! I’ve only met the imperial daughter two or three times in total, and I haven’t said a single word!”

“Little daughter’s thoughts are like this. They just like to fall in love at first sight. What can you do?”

Qin Mubai was immediately speechless as she thought to herself, “Another peach blossom?” … Again?

“Who is in the courtyard?” Li Daozong’s honest voice rang out, and he immediately opened the door.

The two of them hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, “Sorry to disturb Your Highness!”

“Oh, it’s you two brothers!” Li Daozong chuckled, “My family is rude. I can’t believe they didn’t come to inform me. Please don’t blame me. Please come in and have a seat!”

“This is the imperial daughter’s pavilion. We’d better not enter!” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “We have nothing else to do when we arrive. We just notified Your Highness that I will lead the army to leave tomorrow. Senior Brother, please escort Your Highness and his daughter to Lanzhou. When that time comes, I will greet them in Lanzhou.”

“Alright.” Dao Sect Li nodded his head and said, “We’re all here. Come in and have a seat! This prince is not pedantic. There aren’t so many rules at home. Yan’er has always been very hospitable. If you don’t come in, she will blame this prince for not treating her guests properly.”

“Then … I’ll disturb you.”

Qin Mubai and Su Dingconvenient followed Li Daozong into the room. Li Xueyan had already put away her pipa and prepared the incense table. She was raising the fire to cook tea for the reception. When Qin Mubai entered, her eyes met hers for a moment. There was a trace of panic in her eyes. Her face was also slightly red, but she quickly returned to normal. Her manner was graceful and graceful as she came to entertain the guests.

Regardless of whether it was his previous life or his current life, Qin Mubai could be considered an experienced romantic partner. How could such a young girl’s feelings escape his eyes? After this shocking glance, Qin Mubai sighed in his heart, “What a sin!” I never thought of seducing you. What’s wrong with you? You’ve already promised a man … Well, even though I’m very disgusted with this marriage, in short, you’re still the daughter of the Li Dao Sect now that you’re attracted to me. This will make my left and right feel uncomfortable!

Li Daozong’s eyes were like eagles. He looked at Qin Mubai and saw that his expression was a little strange. He couldn’t help but smile and said, “Mubai, what are you thinking?”

“Nothing.” Qin Mubai chuckled and concealed himself. “I was thinking that it would be a pity for such a good daughter to marry a Tibetan barbarian.”

“Heh, you unscrupulous little thing!” Dao Sect Li laughed loudly, “Could it be that you have an intention against my Yan’er?”

“Ah?” Qin Mubai was stunned.

Su Dingfang was drinking tea when his hand trembled and his mouth tightened. He almost spat out a mouthful of tea!

Li Xueyan’s face instantly turned red to the root of her neck and said anxiously, “Father, why are you so open-mouthed?”

“Haha!” Li Daozong laughed even louder. Sitting on Pu Ta, he patted his knees and said loudly, “Isn’t it normal for young men to love each other? It’s even more reasonable for heroes to love beauties and admire heroes. Don’t tell me what you want to do? Really!”

Li Xueyan instantly felt embarrassed and embarrassed. Her face was so red that she could almost squeeze out water.

Qin Mubai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He shook his head and said, “Your Highness, no matter how much you tease me, there’s no problem. Why bother getting involved with the imperial daughter? What right do we not have to tell you? You are clearly just a phantom!”

“Haha! This king is just joking. There’s no need to take it seriously.” Li Daozong smiled and said, “Ah, I would rather you and Yan’er have a good relationship and ruined the Brown Emperor’s marriage! However, this matter has come to the forefront of the country, and this king cannot cripple his public service because of selfishness, so he often tosses and turns in the middle of the night. Isn’t it troublesome? Who would want his precious daughter to marry a thousand miles away in the wilderness?”

“Father, it’s not because of your daughter that you have always advocated the use of war against Tibet, right?” Li Xueyan suddenly said.

“Nonsense! Is being a father such a selfish and narrow-minded person?” Li Daozong shouted softly and said, “If that’s the case, how could I allow someone to marry Tubo far away?” Furthermore, now that the Imperial Court has made a decision, isn’t father going to hand you over without saying a word and arrange a dowry for you? Private selfishness, public justice, father willing to die for the Great Tang, you are my daughter who inherited this temperament of mine, I know that. “But parents would rather suffer for themselves than their children … You won’t understand this feeling for the time being!”

Li Xueyan lowered her head and said in shame, “Father, daughter knows her mistake …”

“Pitiful father and mother.” Qin Mubai said, “Your Highness is an open and honest hero. He has already done a lot for the Great Tang. At this moment, the imperial daughter’s distant marriage to Tibet is like gouging out a piece of your heart. This kind of magnanimity and magnanimity is admirable!”

“Alright, don’t flatter me!” Dao Sect Li waved his hand and smiled bitterly. “If I had known that today would come, I would have given birth to a son for Yan’er!”

“Father, what are you saying?” Li Xueyan said angrily, “Daughter … daughter is really not good, is she inferior to a man?”

“Haha, Imperial Daughter, you have wrongly blamed Your Highness.” Qin Mubai said, “Your Highness means that you are reluctant to leave him, not preferring sons over daughters.”

“Yan’er, you’re still young after all. You still don’t understand many things.” Li Daozong sighed with emotion, “Perhaps you will understand these things after you become a wife and a mother. It is good to be at home for a thousand days, but it is difficult to go out. When you arrive in Tibet, you will miss your family and your homeland.”

“Father, these daughters understand what you’re saying.” Li Xueyan nodded and said seriously, “Daughter is not going to Tibet for fun or willfulness, but to realize my ideals. Just like father, why would I spare my life for the sake of the Great Tang and for the sake of spreading education in the Wilderness of the plateau?”

The three men were silent. The words of this young woman could pierce through people’s hearts like sharp swords.

After the four of them chatted for a while, Qin Mubai and Su Ding were ready to leave. When they left, Qin Mubai asked Dao Sect Li to borrow the four treasures of the study room. She wrote in the study room next door for a while, took out a few pieces of paper, and gave them to Dao Sect Li.

Li Daozong glanced at the music score and asked in surprise, “Lanzhou Hong? Hmm, there’s another song called ‘When Is the Moon Bright’ with lyrics? Mubai, I know when did you create the lyrics for Lanzhou Hong Ben? … That’s a good phrase!”

“Think of it as it is!” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Lanzhou Hong is Yao’er’s last work, but it doesn’t belong to her alone.” As long as someone likes it, they can learn and practice. It wouldn’t be a bad thing if it could be passed down. I hope that more people will remember Yao’er. Besides, other than me, no one else in the world has ever heard this song of the bright moon that no one can sing. “Take it as my wedding gift to the imperial daughter. If the imperial daughter misses her family’s homeland in a foreign country, then just play it and listen.”

“Yan’er, here you are.” Li Daozong handed these notes to Li Xueyan and said, “Looks like Qin Mubai is not as small as you think!”

“Thank you” Li Xueyan took the paper and thanked him softly. However, her expression was a little unnatural. She lowered her eyebrows and looked embarrassed with a hint of sadness.

Qin Mubai bid farewell to Su Dingfang and left.

Li Xueyan carefully examined the notes in her hand and sighed, “Father, whether it’s Lanzhou Hong or Mingyue Qu, both of them are peerless songs in this world. It’s a great fortune for my daughter to have Qin Mubai personally present the music to her. However … I’m afraid I won’t hear him play music for the rest of my life.”

“Life is unsatisfactory. Nine out of ten.” Li Daozong stood at the door with his hands crossed. He looked up at the sky and sighed. “No one can do anything about the life you choose,” he said.

“Ya!” At this time, Li Xueyan suddenly cried out in alarm.

“What’s the matter?”

“Did Qin Mubai hear our conversation just now?” Li Xueyan rubbed her hot and red face with both hands and opened her eyes wide.

“So what if I hear it?” ‘”You are willing to marry Qin Mubai now. As long as he is willing to marry him, I will give you my life and fame in this life-no matter what Tibet Zanpu is!” Dao Sect Li said disapprovingly, “You are willing to marry Qin Mubai now. As long as he is willing to marry him, I will immediately fulfill your wish!”

Li Xueyan was completely speechless. She took the paper and was dumbfounded.