Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 44

Chapter 44 Changsun Wuji
After chatting with her father, Qin Mubai went back to her room to count some clothes. She chatted with her mother and sister for a while before riding her horse and leaving the house.

Qin Mubai had been in the Great Tang for a few months, and he had always felt good about his family. Rigorous door style did not dilute the rich family affection, strict father and mother of the same deep calf affection, but the expression of different ways. Moreover, as the son of a concubine, he got along well with his two brothers-in-law. There was no internal feud in the large mansion at all. It was harmonious and harmonious.

In addition, Qin Shubao and Madam Liu looked exactly the same as their parents in their previous lives. Qin Mubai naturally recognized them as his biological father in the depths of his heart. Without the slightest bit of reluctance or embarrassment, it was so natural.

Blood was thicker than water, and Qin Mubai was filled with attachment to the family. When facing others outside, he might be a romantic and unruly disciple, a playful and disrespectful playboy, or a monster with a stomach full of bad water that people loved and hated. However, only in the face of his family, he will become simple. Sons, younger brothers, older siblings-their relatives, transparent and simple, that’s all.

Home is like a warm harbor for drifting boats to rest in.

When he rode back to the palace, Qin Mubai had a smile on his face, as if he was still recalling a mouthful of familial love he had just had with Taotie. “General Qin, His Majesty has a decree that you go to the Taiji Palace’s Martial Hall to see him after you return to the camp,” the guard stopped him as he charged straight into the Taiji Palace’s Black Warrior Sect.

“I see. Thank you.” Qin Mubai took the horse back to the stable of the Baiji Camp and was thinking, “I just met you in the morning. What’s going on here?” This time, the summoning place was changed to the Imperial Palace’s Central Martial Hall instead of the Emperor’s Great Ming Palace. It could be seen that it was a more formal summoning … What would happen?

With doubts, Qin Mubai arrived at the Martial Arts Hall. After the communication, he entered the main hall of the palace where the emperor received the foreign ministers and envoys, and was guided by the waiter to the Imperial Study Room.

Apart from Emperor Li Shimin, there were three other people in the Imperial Study. One of them was someone Qin Mubai knew-Changsun Huan.

He was standing at the side of the desk with his hands down. He lowered his head and looked at Qin Mubai with a complicated expression. There was no lack of resentment and hatred in his eyes. Standing next to him was a tall, slightly fat man around forty years of age. He wore a purple official robe and hat that were standard for high-ranking officials of the third rank and above, and his appearance was meticulous and meticulous. His expression was humble and obedient. Seeing Qin Mubai come in, he looked at him with a gentle expression and kindness appeared on his face.

At first glance, this was a kind and honest elder who did not feel the slightest bit of pressure. However, a glimmer of light occasionally flowed out of his eyes, causing others to not dare to underestimate him. Although he was reserved and low-key enough, Qin Mubai could vaguely feel that there was a hill in this person’s chest. He was definitely not an ordinary fool. Especially when he looked at people, his gaze was very gentle, making people feel no hostility at all. He was completely unlike Qin Shubao, who had a fierce and murderous look in his eyes when fighting in the sea of blood, but invisibly, it made people feel that they could not hide their secrets in front of him.

His gaze was as gentle as water, but it was pervasive. Inadvertently, he could see through others.

The other person was a relatively fat young man, standing opposite Changsun Huan. He lowered his hands and had no special expression on his face. He looked like a good boy who listened respectfully to his teachings. When Qin Mubai entered, the young man nodded and smiled at him. Then, he turned his head and looked straight at the Emperor, lowering his eyebrows.

Li Shimin still wore a smile and did not display any of the Sovereign King’s dragon might. After Qin Mubai greeted him, he said as usual, “Mubai, I would like to introduce two people to you-this one, but Situ Changsun Wuji, the father of Changsun Huan.”

Qin Mubai’s heart trembled. This was the legendary number one official of the Chastity Temple, Eldest Sun Wuji?

So it was like this!

Eldest Sun Wuji was Li Shimin’s eldest brother-in-law and Eldest Sun Empress’ eldest brother-in-law. When Li Shimin had just arisen in his early years, he had followed him all the way to his left and right. He had plotted and plotted to live and die together, and his personal relationship with Li Shimin was extremely thick. He was simply even closer than his own brother. Especially during the Black Warrior Sect’s change, Changsun Wuji was one of the main action planners. It was under his strong request and encouragement that Li Shimin decided to make the Black Warrior Sect’s change first.

He had followed the Emperor for more than twenty years without remembering any other merits. Just the role played by Eldest Sun Wuji during the Black Warrior Sect was enough to make the Emperor feel 100% trust and gratitude towards him-that directly led to Li Shimin obtaining the world. What could be more important than this? Thus, Li Shimin said that most of the credit for obtaining the world was due to Eldest Sun Wuji.

Of course, the reason why Changsun Wuji became the number one official of the Chastity Temple was not just because of his personal relationship with the Emperor and the Black Warrior Sect incident. In itself, Changsun Wuji was indeed a knowledgeable and loyal official, especially after studying the laws of past dynasties. This was a rare specialty.

Being an emperor was not easy, and it was impossible to find a good minister to assist him. Often capable of disloyalty, loyalty can not do. If someone as capable and loyal as Eldest Sun Wuji was still a relative’s official, how could Li Shimin have any reason to dislike him and not reuse him?

Thus, naturally, Eldest Sun Wuji was ranked first amongst the ministers, becoming the number one official of the Chastity Temple.

“This lowly Qin Mubai greets the eldest grandson Situ!” Qin Mubai cupped his hands and bowed in courtesy. Situ, who is one of the three dukes, actually bowed and bowed in return with a peer gift. “General Qin, you don’t have to be too polite. Everyone in the hall is a subject. We are all of the same generation, regardless of the size of the king.”

His words were gentle and honest, without the slightest bit of arrogance or arrogance. This made Qin Mubai feel that this Eldest Sun Wuji was truly extraordinary!

Under one person, the people above ten thousand were still so low-key and cautious … That could only prove that this person had cultivation, shrewdness, knowledge, and ability.

After thinking for a while, the eldest Sun Wuji and his son appeared here at the same time, and the Emperor summoned me here. What can I do for you? Could it be … that Changsun Huan invited his father to deal with me so quickly?

“Auxiliary machine, if you have anything to say, speak to Qin Mubai in front of me!” Li Shimin said.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Eldest Sun Wuji respectfully bowed to Li Shimin, then turned around and unequivocally cupped his hands towards Qin Mubai, saying, “General Qin, my son is stubborn and has caused trouble for General Qin. I am here to apologize to General Qin on behalf of my son!”

“Situ, aren’t you going to lose your lowly position?” Qin Mubai hurriedly returned the greeting, feeling slightly surprised in his heart, “So it’s like this!” This Eldest Sun Wuji might not be making too much of a fuss! Is there a need for me and Changsun Huan to settle this small conflict in front of the Emperor?

Li Shimin chuckled from the side and said, “Auxiliaries, I have said that there is no need to waste so much effort on such a small matter. Young man, he is still a soldier who has joined the army. His blood energy is so strong that it is inevitable that there will be some friction.”

“Your Majesty is right.” “But if my son and General Qin only cause conflict in the ordinary army, even if they cripple each other, I will definitely not listen to them and let them die on their own,” said Eldest Sun Wuji. Now that he had reached adulthood, he had to have his own ideas and take responsibility for what he had done. But they are not in the ordinary army now, they are in Baiji! Baiji was the imperial guard responsible for protecting His Majesty’s safety! If the generals in Baiji were to disagree and spend all of their time fighting amongst themselves or even fighting amongst themselves, who would protect His Majesty’s safety? Therefore, I thought that there was no trace of impurities in Baiji’s army. His son is unworthy, and he has been naughty since childhood. The moment he entered the army, he ignored the military rules and clashed with the commander. The crime was unforgivable! –Unfilial son, I’ve been saying this for a long time, yet you’re actually indifferent! ”

“Ah!” Changsun Huan was so frightened that his entire body flickered. He hurriedly walked out and knelt down to the Emperor’s knees, “This lowly official deserves to die, please punish His Majesty!”

“Your Majesty, this lowly official is willing to remove my son from the Hundred Cavalry, so as to avoid burying any hidden dangers that might be detrimental to Your Majesty’s future safety!”

“Auxiliary machine, aren’t you making a fuss about this?” Li Shimin still smiled and said, “Nobody is perfect. Who can be perfect? Especially young people. How can they grow up without making any mistakes? Didn’t you and I make any mistakes when we were young? Didn’t we just stumble over like this? Changsun Huan is young and lacking, but that’s also his advantage. If he knows his mistakes, how good can he be?”

Changsun Huan was also a clever person. At this moment, he hurriedly turned to Qin Mubai and bowed seriously, “General Qin, this lowly position offended the general and repeatedly encouraged others to make things difficult for the general. I apologize in front of the general today. I hope that the general will be generous and don’t worry about it anymore.”

Qin Mubai’s forehead couldn’t help but drip with sweat.

These people are really capable of acting … What kind of big thing is going on like this, as for? However, from this, it could be seen that Changsun Wuji was indeed a cautious and high-profile person. His son had made a mistake and suffered at the same time. The first thing he thought of was to apologize to the emperor and others to eliminate the bad impression of their Changsun family.

Using humility, weakness, low-key, and caution to show others that they are not on guard, that they do not hold grudges … What a good move!

“Young Master Changsun’s words have made me feel embarrassed!” Qin Mubai hurriedly replied, “I am also a newcomer to the official career and am very unfamiliar with everything. In addition, I have a frivolous and rude nature. If there is anything unfair that offends me, please forgive me, Young Master Chang Sun!”

“Haha, do you see that? What a good pair of young men.” Li Shimin laughed heartily.

As a result, everyone else got off the donkey along the slope and got down the stairs. Qin Mubai and the eldest grandson looked at each other and smiled, as if they had become friends. The atmosphere in the room also became much more relaxed.