Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Guests Feel At Home
Following Li Shimin, Qin Mubai, and the others, they entered the Emperor’s harem that was gradually becoming enchanting. This was the place where the beauties of the Great Tang were most concentrated. Even if it was a small palace maid, it would definitely be of the national color and fragrance level. Perhaps one day, if Li Shimin caught his fancy on impulse, he would be flattered. If he wasn’t careful with the dragon seed, he might rise to the heavens from now on.

Qin Mubai increasingly believed that what he said was the truth: The more outstanding males in this world, the more females they had.

“Seventy-two concubines of the three palaces and six courtyards, together with these maids, the harem’s three thousand beautiful women may not be an empty number. Li Shimin, isn’t he afraid that the iron pestle will be ground into a needle?” Qin Mubai thought in his heart.

Tonight, the Emperor arrived at the Taihe Palace and pampered Concubine Yang Shu.

Imperial concubine Yang Shu was the daughter of Emperor Yang Guang and the mother of Li Ke. This woman of respected bloodline had been in Li Shimin’s arms for more than 20 years when he conquered Luoyang. She was also a woman in her thirties and forties, but she was still very favored.

It was rumored that when Empress Changsun was alive, she was of course the most favored woman that could not be replaced, and she was also the Emperor’s most important sage. In fact, Li Shimin even treated her as the Prime Minister without a crown. Imperial Concubine Yang Shu followed closely behind.

Imperial concubine Yang Shu came from a royal family, and she had received a good education since she was young. She was well-informed, polite, and elegant. Of course, the most important thing was the beauty of the country.

In the Great Ming Palace, the guards were guarding, and the security was extremely strict. Every palace had sentries, and the entire palace was brightly lit throughout the night. Meanwhile, the Taihe Palace where Li Shimin was stationed was guarded by a hundred cavalry. If anyone dared to approach this place without listening to the summons, they might be instantly killed by the Hundred Cavalry without any reason whatsoever.

At dawn, Changsun Huan and Yuchi Baoyun brought people to change their posts. Qin Mubai and Cheng Huaibi brought the night shift soldiers back to the camp and fell asleep.

The first day of Baiji’s official work was over, and there were no mistakes. Below Qin Mubai, General Zuo let out a sigh of relief. Over time, as long as everyone gets used to this kind of work, everything will be on the right track.

It had been three months since Qin Mubai had left the army. In a few days’ time, the army could begin to take turns arranging vacations. Qin Mubai thought that it was time to go home and rest. In the past three months, every single one of his subordinates had their skins torn off. As the supreme commander, he had to set an example from time to time. He had to teach him many skills, and every skill was superior to all the soldiers. That was the hardest thing to learn. Apart from that, there are a number of military and administrative matters that need to be dealt with.

I’m so tired!

A few days later, Qin Mubai received a four-day vacation. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they left the barracks with a few soldiers who were on vacation with him.

Everyone was like a taut string, finally relaxed.

After leaving the palace, everyone split up. Pang Fei, Qin Mubai’s disciple, insisted on visiting Qin Clan’s “master” Qin Shubao, so Qin Mubai allowed him to bring him along. Over the past few days, Pang Fei, who was smart and willing to endure hardship, did not disappoint Qin Mubai. This brat always thought that he was Qin Mubai’s disciple, so he had to be stronger than the others. Thus, he practiced the most earnestly and diligently. Coupled with the special training Qin Mubai had given him, he had now become an outstanding figure in Baiji’s army.

In the elimination exam a few days ago, his results were the best. As a result, there was a team that had been eliminated, and he had replaced it. He had also become a small officer and was considered a figure among the Hundred Cavalry.

The two of them walked to the western city and took their horses to enjoy the bustling market. Although there was no lack of passion and enthusiasm in the barracks, it was still somewhat monotonous and boring. After leaving the palace, Qin Mubai felt like a child from the countryside who had entered a big city. He felt a little dazzled.

“Master, do you think that’s the number one wine in the world?” Pang Fei pointed at a big wine restaurant and said with extreme envy, “It’s famous!” I’ve heard Li Junxian say it before, Changshi Li. In the current Chang’an City, if he hadn’t been to the number one wine in the world, it would be embarrassing to say that he was a character. It was said that this was a gathering place for royal princes, high-ranking officials, geniuses, and merchants. Inside, even an ordinary cup of tea was tens of times more expensive than outside. Even a maid who washed the dishes would definitely be a soul-stirring beauty. “Even the fodder for horses is exquisite and delicate. It is much more expensive than the food on the table of ordinary people.”

“Haha, you’re full of flowers and intestines. Just pay attention to this. Li Junxian, that fellow, won’t teach you anything good.” Qin Mubai raised her hand and casually pointed at the shop, “How about it? Do you want to go in and be carefree?”

“Ah? Master, are you joking?” What’s wrong with Pang Fei? “This is the most expensive wine restaurant in the world! The salaries of our Baiji soldiers are also considered high, but according to Li Junxian, my team’s salary of half a year is only enough to drink a cup here and listen to two songs. It won’t take long. I don’t want it anymore, it’s too expensive … hehe!”

“Haha, is it your turn to pay?” Qin Mubai raised his hand and said, “Come, follow me in!”

Pang Fei gulped down a mouthful of saliva and said to himself, “Master is so interested … I’ll treat you!”

“Cut the crap. Come on.”

Just as the two of them arrived in front of the shop, a waiter came up to greet them. When he saw Qin Mubai, he immediately bowed and bowed with wide eyes. “So it’s Young Master Qin! This lowly person is the weather, and he looks forward to it every day. He finally looks forward to seeing you! Please, please, today is the best wine day in the world, and the host must be very happy!”

“You have a good memory. It’s just that you talk too much nonsense.” Qin Mubai smiled and tossed the horse whip to the waiter. He casually gave him a few copper coins and said, “Old rules, the best fodder to serve. Pang Fei, let’s go.”

Pang Fei excitedly trotted over and said, “Master, so you are a familiar guest here! No wonder, hehe!”

“A regular guest? I’ve only been here once.” Qin Mubai smiled and walked into the tavern without saying a word.

How lively the tavern is. In the lobby, there were quite a few people gathered around a geisha who played the pipa and sat drinking wine. Many people blushed from the drink, their faces full of intoxication, completely immersed in the pipa music.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but shake his head and smile, “Isn’t this the Overlord Destroying Armor?” Wu Meiniang ah Wu Meiniang, you really know how to make money!

Just as the two of them stood still, several beauties dressed in beard uniforms immediately greeted them, “Ah! So it’s Young Master Qin!”

“Hurry up! Young Master Qin is here. Quickly go and inform the master!”

“Hurry up and serve me! Young Master Qin, this brother, please!”

“Hurry up and invite the three fairies over!”

…

A group of beautiful men’s clothing beauties immediately left. Either they ran up and down to settle the banquet, or they went to invite people, or Yin Qing, who was standing behind them, waited on them. It was as if they were maids of the family, and Qin Mubai was the master of the family that had returned.

Pang Fei, a seventeen or eighteen year old buddy, suddenly saw so many beautiful women. At that time, he was stunned and his face turned red. Seeing this scene, he was immediately so shocked that he couldn’t believe his eyes.

“Mm, Master, are you very familiar with the owner here?”

“Yes, it’s alright.”

“This … I don’t have much money with me. Why don’t you sell the horse?”

“That’s not the case, is it?”

“Master you don’t know? The ‘Three Fairies’ were the top three red cards of the world’s number one wine! Of the three beautiful geisha, there was no need to say that they were beautiful. That unique lute skill was famous in Chang’an City! It was said that Zeng Shuling of the Tai Le Clan of the current dynasty only dared to be on par with them and did not dare to be ahead of them. There were also rumors that the emperor seemed to be intending to invite these three women to the palace to play music. I remember very clearly that Li Junxian once told us that many court officials and princes’ disciples came to invite the ‘Three Fairies’ over to play music. Sometimes, they would not be able to put on a good show. Many people had no choice but to personally visit the number one wine in the world to enjoy the music, only to discover that there were actually more court officials and prince’s precious sons competing for the Third Fairy’s performance in the shop. Therefore, even if a person with a lot of face spent a lot of money, he could only invite a fairy to perform! “This, this, why did they call three for their Master?”

“Haha! What three fairies, just three silly girls!” Qin Mubai laughed and strode upstairs. The two maidens covered their mouths and giggled as they said to Pang Fei, “You know a lot about this brother!” You’re right. Even if a certain prince comes, he may not be able to order all three fairies to perform together. Because it was possible that another prince or prime minister was listening to their music. However, Young Master Qin was no ordinary person. “As long as he comes, even if he doesn’t say anything, the Third Fairy will definitely come to pay her respects.”

“Bye, see you?” Pang Fei’s eyes were already straight. He stopped and forgot to go up the stairs for a moment.

“Come on up, stupid brat, I won’t ask you to sell yourself. Haha!” Qin Mubai laughed out loud.

The two beautiful ladies led Qin Mubai to the most luxurious, comfortable and quiet pavilion and said to him, “Young Master Qin, this is the pavilion specially reserved by the host. It has always been the most respected guest.”

“Most noble? What noble great figures have come here?” Qin Mubai smiled and asked casually.

“For example, the Crown Prince, Young Master Yu Zhining, the Great Confucian scholar Kong Yingda, Commandant Fuma, Eldest Sun Chong, Fang Xuanling’s son Fang Yiai, Prince Wu, Li Ke … and Prince Wei, Li Tai.”

Pang Fei was dumbfounded when he heard this string of names. When Qin Mubai heard the last name, he couldn’t help but frown, “Did King Wei come too?”

“Yes.” Mei Ji replied, “And he’s a regular customer. He’s been here more than once or twice. He cares about our shop the most.”

‘Are you still taking good care of me?’ Qin Mubai secretly chewed these words in his heart and thought to himself, This Li Tai has a lot of tricks. He was under the Emperor’s nose in the palace, so he couldn’t get too close to any of the officials, and he didn’t meet me except for that meeting. I didn’t expect that he would actually come here with a favor like Wu Meiniang …

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