From the day the memorial was sent out, Qin Mubai did not take a single step out of the house on the grounds of illness. The matter of the army, all to pang fei; Governor-General’s Mansion was represented by Secretary Xiao Liang and the others.

Qiongyu Villa’s doors were tightly shut all day long, refusing to allow any visitors.

One evening, Pang Fei, who was drunk, ran to Qiongyu Villa to smash the door, but no one opened it. In the end, he knelt here for a night, but still no one answered.

Everyone in Lanzhou knew about this matter, and their speculations were divergent. However, none of them could guess what had happened between Qin Mubai and Pang Fei. Afterwards, it was said that Pang Fei would not return to the military council and would only spend his days in the Willow Alley of the Flowers in the city to get drunk and hang out.

Rumor has it that Pang Fei knelt in front of the gate of the Jade Villa that night and was driven out of the house by his wife, Madam Liu, when he returned home. Madam Liu even hanged himself and forced Pang Fei to write a divorce certificate to end their relationship. Because of this, Pang Fei did not dare to take another step forward.

This matter caused a storm in the city …

Even though Qin Mubai didn’t leave the main gate, he still heard the rumors. For this reason, he could only sigh. Back then, Qin Mubai and Pang Fei were both born in Baiji, and their names were like brothers. Back then, Pang Fei was only a clever but simple newborn calf, but he was always willing to learn and work hard. Afterwards, he followed Qin Mubai and traveled all over the place to train.

In retrospect, it was probably in Xiangyang that Pang Fei’s life changed. At that time, Qin Mubai brought Pang Fei and the other 30 Baiji soldiers to the Xiang Province Military Manor. Pang Fei was Qin Mubai’s deputy. Everyone worked together to exterminate the water ghost and eradicate the local tyrants in Xiang Province. It was at that time that Pang Fei fell in love with Xiangyang socialite Hua Niangzi, known as Madam Liu, at first sight and was arranged by Qin Mubai. From then on, the couple raised their eyebrows in love, and Pang Fei had never asked for anything again or asked for half a concubine.

Afterwards, Qin Mubai was transferred back to Chang’an. Pang Fei stayed in Xiangzhou and took over the position of Commandant Zhechong left by Qin Mubai, becoming the number one local military governor.

Perhaps it was the days when Pang Fei stayed alone in Xiang Zhou that made him change. Later, when Qin Mubai returned to the same place, he discovered that the ignorant boy of the past had been deeply assimilated by the government of the Great Tang. Although he was as smart, quick-witted, and diligent as ever, at the same time, he had also become tactful, sophisticated, and scheming.

“As long as you live in this world, in order to adapt to your own living environment, people will change. Isn’t that what I am?” Qin Mubai sighed to himself, “Pang Fei, I don’t blame you. You only want to survive. Why are you doing this?”

A few days later, Xue Rengui and Yuwen Hongtai arrived in Lanzhou, leading the three hundred thousand main troops of the Western Expedition. Pang Fei, who had ignored military affairs for many days, was finally “dragged” to the military manor by his subordinates and arranged for the army to be resettled.

Since Xue Rengui and Yuwen Hongtai had come to Lanzhou, the first thing they did was naturally to meet Qin Mubai. However, the two of them were similarly shut out. Surprised, the two of them looked for someone to inquire about the details.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t inquire; The moment he inquired, something big happened.

Yuwen Hongtai, a reckless brat with a fiery temper, was extremely anxious when he heard that Qin Mubai had fallen ill and was seeing people again. When he heard that Qin Mubai seemed to be “sick from anger” from Pang Fei, he was instantly enraged!

He rushed to a warbler in Lanzhou City and found Pang Fei. Without saying a word, dragging him out of the tender and drunken country was a violent beating, almost tearing down the entire shop!

Pang Fei was drunk. Yuwen Hongtai gave Hai Tianhu a beating, but he didn’t fight back. He even spat out blood and kept laughing, “Good fight, good fight.”

In the end, Pang Fei’s life would have been buried here if not for the constables of the Secretariat Yamen coming to stop him!

Yuwen Hongtai gave him a good beating, but he also admitted his debt, allowing the yamen constable to capture him and put him in prison. After he went to prison, he still said that as long as he came out and saw Pang Fei beat him once, he would only hate his parents for giving birth to him.

Later, Xue Rengui rushed over after hearing the news and took Pang Fei back to the army for treatment. Pang Fei asked him why, but he didn’t say a word. Xue Rengui did not ask any further and went back to the prison to see Yuwen Hongtai to reprimand and persuade him. Yuwen Hongtai was just stubborn. He said that he would become enemies with Pang Fei from now on. It would be useless to persuade anyone to fight him if they saw him!

Helplessly, Xue Rengui came to see Qin Mubai. When they arrived at Qiongyu Villa, Xiao Liang anxiously called for the door to wait. However, the door did not open. The two of them were helpless and could only stand at the door and sigh.

After a long time, the gate of Qiongyu Villa finally opened, and it was Chen Yan who came to open the door.

Xiao Liang and Xue Rengui were overjoyed and went forward to greet Qin Mubai.

Chen Yan replied, “Xiao Manor Monarch, General Xue, Mubai is indeed seriously ill and can be contagious. It’s inconvenient to meet guests. He invited me to pass on the message that the army has military rules and national laws. Everything in the army will be handled according to the law. For the time being, Xue Rengui will be in charge. Everything in the Governor’s Manor has long been entrusted to Xiao Manor Monarch. The two of you can handle the big and small matters conveniently, so there is no need to ask.”

When Xiao Liang and Xue Rengui heard this, they were speechless even though they were worried.

“It seems that Young Marshal doesn’t want to see us anymore. Ah …” Xiao Liang sighed. “Madam Chen, could you please tell Young Marshal that this lowly position will take care of the Governor’s Manor’s affairs? Please rest assured and recover from his illness.”

“Alright.”

Xue Rengui clasped his fists and said, “Madam Chen, at the end of the day, I will dare to ask-if the Kansai army continues like this, what can they do if they mutiny?”

“How could it be?” Chen Yan smiled and said, “Mubai told you to take over Kansai military power because he believed in your ability. With you, General Xue, the Kansai army will definitely be fine. Furthermore, it won’t be long before the imperial court issues a decree against the Kansai army. General Xue will let the generals rest for a while, and we will know when the time comes.”

“An imperial edict?” Xue Rengui was shocked. “Could it be that Young Marshal already had plans?”

Chen Yan smiled and said, “It’s a matter of military and national importance, so I didn’t dare to ask any further. In short, Mubai said that during this period of time, the military and political priorities will be entrusted to the two of you. When the imperial court decrees are issued, everything can be done according to orders.”

“Alright” Xue Rengui and Xiao Liang could only agree and leave without disturbing them.

Chen Yan closed the door and sighed. She shook her head and returned to the villa.

At this time, Qin Mubai was teaching Little Lou’er how to play the zither on the Jade Platform of the mountain villa. The Tantai sisters coaxed Qin Ying to the side and then made tea. Snowlotus and Old Madame Liu were playing with their second son, Chengsi, while Shuang’er was playing around in the flower bed with Xiao Di’er.

The family was so lively and warm, as if they weren’t affected at all by the outside world.

Chen Yan returned to the platform and winked at Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai walked to the side with her and asked, “How is it?”

“I’ve already sent them away.” Chen Yan said, “However, Pang Fei’s matter has caused quite a stir. There are many discussions in the city. If this continues, the impact will probably be worse. It’s just a matter of course. What if the army is affected and there is any disturbance? What should we do?”

“Don’t worry, it won’t.” Qin Mubai said calmly, “Just lock Blackie up for a few days and don’t let him cause trouble.”

Chen Yan hesitated for a moment and said, “Right now, they don’t know that Pang Fei did this because he betrayed you. What if they do? If they do, Yuwen Hongtai might really kill Pang Fei!”

Qin Mubai knitted his brows, then shook his head and sighed, “Xiao Liang is a person who wakes up. Most likely, he also knows the inside story. Have him lock Yuwen Hongtai up for a few more days, and Pang Fei will lead the troops back to the capital after the imperial court decrees are issued. As long as Yuwen Hongtai and Pang Fei don’t meet again.”

Chen Yan also sighed. “That’s the only way …”

Qin Mubai’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he looked into the distance. He sighed leisurely and said, “The relationship between Hong Tai and Pang Fei used to be very good. It could be said that they were brothers who had been through life. However, Hong Tai is a person whose eyes can’t contain the slightest bit of sand. His grudges are clear and fierce. Even I sometimes feel a little afraid that he will be stubborn.”

“Mubai, judging from your situation, you want Pang Fei, Xue Rengui, and the others to return to the court and be sealed, but you want Yuwen Hongtai to stay, right?” Chen Yan asked.

Qin Mubai nodded his head. “I also plan their futures and outlets because of people,” he said. Pang Fei was smart enough to be an official, and he was a person of His Majesty the Emperor. In addition, he had made a great contribution to the pacification of Tibet by ambushing Golmud, so he would definitely rise to the next level after returning to the capital. Xue Rengui needless to say, a talent like him had boundless prospects. One day, his accomplishments were not something that Pang Fei and the others could compare to. After the two of them brought the generals of the Kansai army back to the court, they would be sealed for their merits. Only Hong Tai … he was actually not suitable to be an official. If I let him go, I’m afraid that he’ll end up in a catastrophe one day and die a horrible death. So, I decided to keep him by my side and go to Samojian. This also coincides with the promise I made to Su Lianqing back then. The future of her family will be arranged by me, Qin Mubai. ”

“I think so too.” Chen Yan nodded her head and acknowledged, “Yuwen Hongtai has a straightforward nature. He is envious of evil and loyal to you. In his heart, he probably has nothing else but you. Even the Law Court and the Emperor Son of Heaven have no scruples. If you don’t care about him leaving alone, he will definitely do anything stupid.”

Qin Mubai stared at the distant eastern horizon and looked in the direction of Chang’an. He sighed leisurely and said, “There really isn’t a banquet in the world that doesn’t end!”

Chen Yan looked at Qin Mubai’s side face. This was the first time she saw his expression, revealing a lot of loneliness and sadness.

“Mubai … Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve. Now you have sacrificed your own glory and cared for the friendship between your country and your brothers.” Chen Yan whispered, “This is already not easy.”

The corner of Qin Mubai’s lips curled into a faint smile. He put his hand around Chen Yan’s waist and said, “Fortunately, you and your family are here with me.”

“Will you return to Chang’an?”

Qin Mubai’s expression froze for a moment, and he raised his eyes again to look towards the far east in the direction of Chang’an. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she stared at him for a long time.

“I don’t know …”

Hearing these three words, Chen Yan felt inexplicably sour in her heart. She could tell that Qin Mubai’s words were filled with unlimited love and bitterness

At this moment, Chen Yan felt the same way: Chang’an, her hometown; There was everything about Qin Mubai … Perhaps in the future, it could only appear in Qin Mubai’s dreams!