Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 564
Chapter 564 Never Regret
The spring breeze was like a wonderful hand, gently stroking the vast heavens and earth, making this grassland radiate vigor and vitality.
Blue skies and white clouds, herds of cattle and sheep. The pastoral song was vigorous and the zither sounded excited.
The Qin Mubai family boarded the carriage and under the escort of a thousand Tang soldiers from the Governor’s Mansion of Mobei, they followed Xue Rengui’s footsteps and looked at the golden mountain.
Xue Lian turned around and pulled open the curtains. She reluctantly watched everything behind her gradually fading away. Her eyes were wet after all.
“In the future, we can still come back when we are free. As long as you are willing, you can come back at any time.” Qin Mubai hugged her waist and whispered, “Actually, I also like the grassland. I like the vast and unrestrained place, and I also like the hospitality and forthright of the grassland compatriots.”
“Thank you, Mubai” Snow Lotus threw herself into Qin Mubai’s embrace. She was either happy or sad as she quietly shed tears.
Outside the carriage, Chen Yan, dressed in chivalrous clothes, trotted over and patted the carriage board with her sword sheath, saying, “Mubai, are you interested in racing with me?”
“Horse racing?” Qin Mubai’s strength instantly increased, but he was immediately embarrassed. “No way, my fire cloud has been injured, and it can’t move at full speed.”
“Haha, then do you not dare to accept the challenge?”
“How dare you? Even with these two legs, I want to beat you!”
Qin Mubai stepped out of the carriage window and borrowed a good horse from the accompanying guard sergeant. He rode over and smiled at Chen Yan, “What if he loses?”
“Looks like you don’t have the slightest chance of winning, so you first ask what to do if you lose.” Chen Yan smiled and said, “Say the bet!”
Snow Lotus was a grassland child who had grown up on horseback. How could she not blend in when she encountered something like this? She immediately borrowed a horse and joined in excitedly, “I’ll come too!”
The three of them stood side by side. Qin Mother Madam Liu, Shuang’er, the Tantai sisters, and the soldiers all walked and watched with interest.
“Then I’ll say the stakes.” Qin Mubai looked around at his two lovely wives and said with a wicked smile, “Whoever loses, serve on them tonight.”
“I really can’t stand you!”
“Mubai, your shameless energy is coming again!”
The two women blushed and couldn’t help but laugh. Without waiting for Qin Mubai to speak, they suddenly sprinted off.
“Hey, cheating!-Ladies, stop right now. I just want to talk about my ideals and life with you. There’s no evil intentions, haha!” Qin Mubai rode his horse and chased after him.
In the carriage, Madam Liu and Shuang’er giggled.
“Mother, look at Third Brother. From the time he arrived at the grasslands, his entire person has changed.” Shuang’er said, “Ever since his father died, he has been very depressed and dull. Now he is finally fine! Seeing him so happy, I am happy.”
“You’re really your brother’s good girl.” Madam Liu gently stroked Shuang’er’s head and said, “But mother hasn’t really been happy with you lately. You still miss Li Ke very much, haven’t you?”
“…” Shuang’er was speechless for a moment. After a moment of silence, she said, “Mother, I’ve figured it out. I’m gonna get better. When Samojian arrives, let me choose a good husband to marry. In this lifetime, he would have a home. I will not enter the harem, there is no day to plot against each other, even if I can be with Li Ke, it is far inferior to being happy with my mother! I think there are many other important things that a woman should cherish in her life besides love. Mother and Third Brother are the people I cherish the most. ”
“Alright … I’ll let your brother arrange it for you.” Madam Liu heaved a long sigh of relief and said, “My Qin Clan has been in constant turmoil all these years. Now that they have left the Western Regions, I hope that they can live a peaceful and stable life.” Actually, I never expected your brother to become famous. Mother was satisfied that he could be safe and happy. Actually, his life was really short. If you do what you need to do, cherish what you need to cherish, then you should be satisfied-your brother is like this now. Mother is truly gratified! I believe that your father’s spirit in heaven is also gratifying. ”
More than a month later, at the peak of Flame Mountain, in front of Qin Shubao’s statue.
Princess Gaoyang stood in the wind with her clothes fluttering, narrowing her eyes slightly as she looked at the far north.
“Eunuch, that guy hasn’t returned yet. Can you help me urge him?” Princess Gaoyang had a gentle and expectant smile on her face. She looked up at the tall statue of Qin Shubao above her head and softly whispered, “I miss Mubai so much, I miss Little Di’er so much!”
From the time she arrived in Gaochang, regardless of whether it was the sun shining or the snow flying, Princess Gaoyang would definitely ascend to the top of the flaming mountain and look into the distance, hoping to see Qin Mubai’s arrival.
More than a hundred disappointments did not make Princess Gaoyang give up her hopes. Because she firmly believed that Qin Mubai would never forget her and would definitely come. Just like in the past, the two of them had experienced countless storms, no matter how strong the wind and clouds surged, their emotions were as firm as gold, not abandoning them!
“He will definitely come. Eunuch, do you think so?” Princess Gaoyang gave Qin Shubao a stick of incense, and then she wanted to wipe the cloth and other things and carefully scrub the statue.
Seeing her like this, there was no way anyone could associate her with her usual behavior, much less imagine that she was a grand princess of a country.
“Your Excellency is, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang?” Suddenly, a man’s voice came from behind him.
Princess Gaoyang was shocked and turned around to see a tall man wearing a bamboo hat standing less than ten steps away from her.
“Who are you? How did you get up?” Princess Gaoyang couldn’t help but feel a little surprised and scared. Less than a hundred steps down the mountain was guarded by a Baiji guard. What was the purpose of this person sneakily running up?
“Your Highness, don’t be shocked. This lowly person doesn’t have any malicious intentions.” The man took off his hat and smiled, “Your Highness, do you recognize me?”
“You are” Princess Gaoyang looked at him with a familiar expression. Suddenly, he remembered, and his hair immediately jumped up in shock, “Ghost!”
“Your Highness, don’t be afraid. I am a human, a living person!”
It was actually Zhao Chong!
“Didn’t you, didn’t you die?”
“I’m not dead. But it’s a long story, so there’s no need to talk about it.” Zhao Chong smiled and said, “Your Highness, don’t be afraid. I’m here to give something to Your Highness the princess.”
“What, what is it?” Princess Gaoyang still had some lingering fear in her heart, and her mouth trembled.
“Your Highness, please take a look.” Zhao Chong took out a purple sandalwood box and handed it over.
Princess Gaoyang accepted it doubtfully. She opened it and her eyes narrowed.
“What a dazzling pearl!” Princess Gaoyang exclaimed, “Where did you get it?”
Princess Gaoyang was born into the royal family, and she had seen many rare treasures since she was young. Not only was she a good judge of goods, she also had a high eyesight. However, this orb in front of him truly astonished him-an absolutely priceless treasure!
“A gift from a friend.” Zhao Chong smiled and said, “Your Highness, there is no need to ask further. In short, this bead is definitely from the right place. I originally wanted to give it to Young Marshal Qin face to face, but Young Marshal Qin did not come. Recently, I learned that the princess often came here to pay tribute to Old Master Qin, so I took the liberty of giving it to you. Please forgive me if I frighten Your Highness!”
“You want to give this pearl to Mubai?” Princess Gaoyang asked curiously, “Why?”
Zhao Chong smiled and said, “Take care of yourself, Your Highness, for the sake of a friendship. I’ll take my leave!”
“Hey, wait a moment. Tell me clearly!” Princess Gaoyang called.
“This pearl is called the ‘Holy Subhuti’. It is the pearl on the crown of the Silla King!” After Zhao Chong finished speaking, he floated past without a trace.
“Saint Subhuti, the pearl on the crown of the Silla …” Princess Gaoyang muttered softly, “That is indeed a priceless treasure. Where did Zhao Chong get it, and why did he give it to Mubai? What a strange person!”
It was getting late and Princess Gaoyang came down the mountain. As usual, she still hadn’t expected Qin Mubai today. When they returned to their dwelling, it was already time to light the lights and wax the wax. The maids had already prepared the dishes and waited for her to come to eat. Princess Gaoyang hurriedly ate some. After bathing, she returned to her bedroom. She purposely blew out the oil lamp and opened the box. The orb gave off a dazzling light in the pitch-black room, almost illuminating the entire room.
“What a rare treasure! I haven’t seen such a good pearl in the palace for so many years!” Princess Gaoyang played with it for a while and soon lost interest in it. He sat alone in front of the bronze mirror and looked at his bathed face. He faintly said, “Bandit Military Academy, stinking man, it’s been months since we agreed to wait here, but there’s still no trace of him. You promised to thrust my eyebrows for my entire life-look, I don’t even have the mood to look forward to it if you’re not here. It’s getting uglier!”
“Really? Then let me draw it for you!” This voice suddenly came from the room.
Princess Gaoyang was shocked. The orb in her hand fell to the ground and rolled to the side.
However, he was picked up by someone. In the light of the pearl, Princess Gaoyang could clearly see that person’s face. It wasn’t Qin Mubai, but who else!
“You, you … Thief Military Academy, stinking man! You scared me to death!” Princess Gaoyang shouted a few times in embarrassment and surprise, and suddenly burst into tears.
Originally, Qin Mubai only wanted to play tricks on her and surprise her, but she didn’t expect that she would scare people into crying. He hurriedly stepped forward to console her.
Princess Gaoyang plunged into Qin Mubai’s arms and cried like a child, unable to stop herself. She held him tightly with her hands, wishing she could pinch him into her flesh.
Qin Mubai couldn’t help but feel a little distressed, because he remembered when he went to the cold palace to see the crazy Princess Gaoyang.
“I promised. I will never forget to thrust my eyebrows at you for the rest of my life.” Qin Mubai gently stroked her face and wiped her tears. Then, she lightly kissed her red lips and said, “Come, sit down obediently. I’ll thrush your eyebrows.”
“Alright” Princess Gaoyang choked and stopped crying, tears still flowing uncontrollably.
Just like before, Qin Mubai let her lie in her arms face up, picked up the charcoal pen, and concentrated on drawing her eyebrows.
“Mubai, I will never forget the promise you made to me that day.”
“Neither did I.”
“Don’t you regret it? For the rest of your life … it’s very, very long. One day, when I’m old, you’ll get tired of me.”
“Unless I am tired of myself, I will never be tired of you. Because you are not only my lover, but also my family.” Qin Mubai embraced her and said, “Ling’er, having you with me in this life is a blessing that I cultivated in my previous life, but I made you pay too much for me.” In a few years, I have done what a subject and a man should do. In the next few days, I will try my best to be a husband and a father. I will accompany you and protect you. I will never abandon you until my life is over! ”
Princess Gaoyang hugged Qin Mubai tightly and sobbed, tears streaming down her face.
‘”Mubai, listen-from the moment I fell in love with you, I never doubted, never changed, and never regretted my decision! Because I know that in this life, Li Ling’er lived for you, lived for you, and never hesitated to die for you!”