Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 558
Chapter 558 Chang’an, Chang’an
Early in the morning, the Qiongyushan Villa was bustling with people. All the men, women, and children of the Qin Family were busy. Apart from Qin Mubai’s own family, there was also Wu Meiniang’s mother and a large group of people from the Wu Clan. Everyone loaded their bows and tidied up the carriage, ready to set off.
Qin Mubai stood on the tall platform and looked at the people in front of him. He couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.
A few cars can carry relatives and family business, but … can they carry home and miss?
Qin Mubai looked east, wanting to hide all the grass and trees on the loess beneath the sky in his heart. In the future, the Central Plains’ hometown of Chang’an and Lanzhou would only appear in their dreams.
“Who is really willing to leave their homeland with a background and wander in the foreign lands?” Qin Mubai sighed softly and couldn’t help but mutter to himself–
“Chang’an! … Chang’an!”
His vision seemed to be blurry. He had to close his eyes.
“Mubai” Chen Yan walked behind her, but Qin Mubai did not notice. At this moment, he hurriedly regained his senses. He turned around and saw that Chen Yan had changed into the clothes she used to wear when she walked in Jianghu. She wore heroic robes and black veils, while her cloak and leather boots were hanging on the side of her sword.
“What, Maiden Chen is returning to Jianghu?” Qin Mubai smiled.
Chen Yan looked at Qin Mubai and suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart. She walked forward and gently held Qin Mubai’s face with both hands, gently wiping it under his eyelids.
“I’m fine” Qin Mubai smiled awkwardly, but her tears flowed down her cheeks.
“Mubai, you have a clear conscience. For the Great Tang, you have flowed through the blood of men and the tears of heroes.” Chen Yan whispered softly, “No matter what the world thinks of you, I always know that you love this hot land of the Great Tang so deeply!”
Qin Mubai hugged Chen Yan tightly.
After a long time, the two of them separated.
“Let’s go!”
After getting off the platform, the convoy below was almost ready. The Qin and Wu families, together with their servants and servants, and some of their household goods were loaded with more than twenty cars. The cooks cooked their last breakfast and set off after everyone had eaten.
At this time, his mother, Madam Liu, came to look for Qin Mubai and said to him, “Sanlang, you are not careless.”
“What’s wrong, Mother?” Qin Mubai asked curiously.
Madam Liu gently pulled on Qin Mubai’s sleeve, signaling with his eyes that he would look at Qin Shuang’er who was sitting in a stunned carriage.
“I understand …” Qin Mubai nodded and said, “Mother, I’ve actually talked to Shuang’er a few times in the past two days. She said … she’s willing to go to the Western Regions with us.”
“I’m afraid it’s a lie!” Madam Liu said worriedly, “Look at her current situation, she seems to have lost her soul.”
“Then I’ll talk to her again.” Qin Mubai walked to Shuang’er and jumped to sit beside her.
Shuang’er turned around and forced a smile at Qin Mubai. Her smile was extremely pale.
“You should stay!” Qin Mubai said, “After so many years, you’ve managed to keep watch for the sun to rise. I believe that Li Ke will marry you soon …”
“Brother, you don’t need to say anything.” Qin Shuang’er suddenly interrupted Qin Mubai. She smiled and said, “I’ve seen through so many things after so many years.”
“What did you see?”
“Do you still remember what you said to me before?” Qin Shuang’er said, “To truly love someone, you don’t have to possess him day and night. Rather, you want him to live a good life. That’s enough.”
“Yes, I did.” Qin Mubai said, “I remember when I first went to King Wu’s Mansion to work. He was the one who said that when I was chatting with the Prince of Wu.”
“It’s easier said than done.” Qin Shuang’er whispered, “But now, I can do it. Really, brother … I’m not lying to you!”
Qin Mubai was stunned. “How could he suddenly do it?”
“After hearing the news of Prince Wu’s assassination, I suddenly felt like the sky had collapsed. I almost collapsed.” Qin Shuang’er said, “But then … I realized that things weren’t as serious as I thought.” Although I love him deeply as always, apart from love, I have many lovely nieces and nieces like mother, brother and Xiao Lou’er, as well as those pitiful and lovely orphans left behind by Miss Yao’er. I can’t leave you selfishly. I love Li Ke, and I love you deeply too, brother … ”
Qin Mubai sighed softly and wrapped his hand around Shuang’er’s shoulder. Shuang’er leaned her head against Qin Mubai’s broad chest and quietly shed tears. “I’ve thought it through,” she said. Li Ke had endured for so many years, but he finally managed to get out of it. You told me that he would soon become the crown prince of the Great Tang. Actually, if he had always been the former Prince of Wu, I would have willingly married him. “However, if he becomes the Crown Prince and the Emperor in the future … I would rather that we only miss each other forever and have no results.”
“Why?” Qin Mubai asked.
“Didn’t you say that the most ruthless Emperor Clan.” Shuang’er smiled bitterly and said, “Although Li Ke was also a prince in the past, he was different from other princes. But when he became the Crown Prince and the Emperor, who would know what he would become? It’s not that I doubt his character, but that once his identity changes, he might be unable to help himself. Also, I don’t want you and our Qin Family to be trapped and implicated because of my relationship with Li Ke. Brother, I did the right thing, didn’t I? ”
Qin Mubai was speechless. He let out a long sigh and said, “Shuang’er, I owe you so much. I promised you a long time ago that I would try my best to help you arrange your marriage …”
“You did your best, didn’t you?” Shuang’er smiled and said, “In the past, I was too childish and wishful thinking. How could the marriage of the Emperor Clan be as simple as I thought? … Now that things are like this, I don’t have to be too extravagant anymore. Let me go to the Western Regions with you and mother! At the very least, I can still be with my family; I can still maintain my initial feelings and yearning for him.”
Qin Mubai sighed helplessly, “Some people are indeed worse off than nostalgia when they meet. Some love is better off than forgetting about Jianghu …” “Shuang’er, you’ve grown up.”
“Brother, when we go to the Western Regions, if there is a suitable husband, you can make the decision for me and let me marry …” After Shuang’er finished saying this, tears fell down like broken beads.
“Alright …” Qin Mubai hugged her sister tightly in his arms. “Brother, I need to spend the rest of my life to make up for you and take care of you!”
“Thank you Brother” Qin Shuang’er finally couldn’t hold back any longer and burst into tears.
Soon after, the group of people had nothing more than breakfast, and all the necessary preparations had been made. Yuwen Hongtai and Xue Rengui were also ready to meet Qin Mubai, and everyone was ready to set off.
At this moment, someone came to visit Qiongyu Villa.
The one who came was a great lord-the New Moon Queen of Zhaowu Kingdom!
Qin Mubai was stunned. He had many things to do before he left, so why did he forget about her? !
Since arriving in Lanzhou, because of her special status, the New Moon Queen had never personally visited the Qin Family. The sudden appearance today frightened everyone on the spot!
“Yao’er?!”
Who wouldn’t be shocked? ! Especially Qin Shuang’er and the orphans, when they saw her for the first time, they were petrified on the spot!
Qin Mubai hurriedly explained that this was Yao’er’s elder sister, Murong Mingzhu, the Queen of the Great Zhaowu Kingdom of the Western Regions!
Only then did everyone feel relieved.
Mingzhu’s temperament had always been gentle, but she was still somewhat angry today. She invited Qin Mubai to the side and said to him, “Mubai, did you just leave me without saying anything?”
“Sorry, I’m in a hurry. I didn’t have time to say goodbye to you for a while.” Qin Mubai smiled with embarrassment, “But it doesn’t matter. In two days, you will be able to leave with the Kansai army for Chang’an to worship the Great Tang Empyrean Khan. Aren’t you going back to Samojian afterwards? We will meet again there.”
Hearing what he said, Mingzhu finally felt a little relieved and relieved. She said, “In that case, we will have to be separated for at least three to five months!”
Qin Mubai smiled and said, “What are you afraid of? We still have a lifetime left. Can we stay together?”
“Really?”
“Really.” Qin Mubai nodded with certainty.
Mingzhu’s eyes lit up, and her face immediately revealed a look of joy. Then, a trace of shyness flushed on her face and she whispered, “Mubai, I might … be pregnant with your flesh and blood!”
Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, and then he was overjoyed, “Really?”
“It should be … it should be.” Mingzhu’s expression became even more shy and filled with happiness. She whispered, “In the future, you must treat us mother and son kindly. Otherwise …”
“Otherwise, Yao’er will not let me go.” Qin Mubai held her shoulders and kissed her on the forehead. “I’ll wait for you at Samojian. Remember, rest well and don’t be too tired.”
“I will.” Mingzhu smiled and nodded. Her happiness and gratification were overflowing in her words. She said softly, “Don’t be greedy for sightseeing. Come to Samojian early! When I give birth, you must be by my side! I’m afraid …”
“Definitely!”
After a reluctant farewell, Mingzhu also left.
Qin Mubai led the Fire Cloud Horse to the front of the caravan and patted its head. “Huoyun, although your leg bones have been broken and you are no longer as strong as before, you can’t gallop on the battlefield. There are many good pure-blooded sweat horses in my stables, but I still like to accompany you the most. You can accompany me on the way back!”
Huoyun, who had always been extremely human, seemed to understand all of Qin Mubai’s words. He snapped his nose and gently rubbed his head against Qin Mubai’s cheek. His large eyes, which were like two precious pearls, were actually wet.
Qin Mubai patted Huoyun’s neck with pity. He got on his horse and waved his hand, “Let’s go–”
Qin Mubai rode out first, followed by Xue Rengui and Yuwen Hongtai.
However, he discovered that there was a group of people standing at the entrance. Seeing Qin Mubai come out, they did not say anything and knelt down neatly with their hands clasped.
Qin Mubai was stunned. In front of them were Pang Fei, Xiao Liang, and many officials and generals from the Governor’s Manor’s army, about thirty people.
“Young Marshal, you’re not being merciful. You’re about to leave, so don’t tell me to wait.” Secretary Xiao Liang cupped his hands and looked up at Qin Mubai. Tears streaked down his face as he said, “We have followed the young marshal and his son for so many years, but now, we have dispersed after saying goodbye … How can we endure this?”
“Secretary Xiao … what do you want me to say? Ah!” Qin Mubai could only sigh.
“The banquet under the heavens is over. Everyone has their own aspirations, so they can’t force it.” Xiao Liang said, “Today, we are not here to stop the Young Marshal, and we have no other intentions … I just want to bid farewell here in the end and send the Young Marshal off!”
Qin Mubai took a deep breath and heavily sighed. He clasped his fists and said, “Thank you … Take care!”
“Take care of Major Marshal!”
“Master … Treasure! Treasure!” Pang Fei wept and fell to the ground.
Qin Mubai gritted her teeth and waved her hand ruthlessly, “Let’s go!”
The convoy left Qiongyu Villa one after another, leaving Lanzhou City and looking north.
Qin Mubai, Yuwen Hongtai, and Xue Rengui landed on the Consonance Hill outside Lanzhou City and looked back at Lanzhou City.
“The past is like smoke, the past is like a dream.” Qin Mubai sighed emotionally. “I remember when I first came to Lanzhou, my father took me to look at this land and told me that it was a great river and mountain.”
“Right now, it’s still the same.” Xue Rengui said.
Yuwen Hongtai grinned and said, “Let’s go. What do you want to do?”
Qin Mubai and Xue Rengui looked at each other and smiled. Qin Mubai said, “Blackie is better. No heart, no lungs, no worries.”
Yuwen Hongtai rolled his eyes, “Third brother, are you scolding me or praising me?”
“Haha!” Qin Mubai and Xue Rengui laughed loudly and rode their horses.
“Hey, wait for me!!”