Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 59

Chapter 59 Daddy General
A farce happened suddenly, but at the end, it was so thrilling that it was unexpected.

The remaining soldiers were stunned for a moment. They stared blankly at Qin Mubai’s bleeding wrists and asked timidly, “General, are you alright?”

“Stand guard! Don’t ask if you shouldn’t ask, don’t look if you shouldn’t.” Qin Mubai said in a deep voice.

“Yes.” The soldiers hurriedly returned to their positions and stood there without looking sideways.

Not long after, a few soldiers who had just gone to send the palace maids back. In return, the four palace maids were already in Hundred Cavalry’s military prison, waiting for the Emperor to personally sentence them.

Qin Mubai thought to himself that Princess Gaoyang was as young as a wolf. Judging from her behavior in history, any moral rule was nothing to her. To reason with her would be to play the zither to a cow. Ning would rather offend a gentleman than a villain, let alone a “little woman” like Princess Gaoyang. He had to find a way to resolve this crisis, otherwise, that little bitch would always be thinking of revenge. Although she wasn’t afraid of anything, it would always give people a headache.

Forget it, it’s better to report to the emperor truthfully!

Just as he was pondering, a eunuch walked over to Qin Mubai with shattered steps and whispered, “General Qin, His Majesty is announcing you!”

“Your Majesty is awake?”

“I woke up early” The eunuch smiled, as if he was laughing strangely.

Qin Mubai was stunned. Could it be that the Emperor had already woken up and witnessed the farce just now? … How sweet!

Without a choice, Qin Mubai had no choice but to go to the Imperial Study to see him.

Li Shimin sat on the couch as usual, reading a book in his hand. After Qin Mubai entered the room to greet him, he put down his book and chuckled. Without saying anything, he waved at him, meaning to let him come forward.

Qin Mubai took a few steps forward, but Li Shimin’s smile was still thick. He pointed at Qin Mubai’s injured wrist and signaled him to lift it up and stretch it out. Qin Mubai revealed a bitter smile and could only extend his wrist forward.

Li Shimin picked up Qin Mubai’s hand and took a closer look at the two rows of bloody teeth marks on the back of his thumb. He couldn’t help but laugh, “This Gaoyang, it’s only been two months since we last saw each other. It seems that I have indeed neglected to discipline her! Does it hurt?”

Qin Mubai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “So His Majesty already knows … This lowly official is guilty, please surrender.”

“What sin do you have?” Li Shimin smiled a little awkwardly. He even used his fingers to scratch his forehead and shook his head with a bitter smile. “This precious daughter of mine has been spoiled by me since childhood.” In the past, it was at most naughty and lively, at most playing pranks on the palace maids and eunuchs. “I didn’t expect that it would evolve to such an extent that even my Imperial Great General would dare to bite … Aiya, if this were to spread out, where would I put my face?”

What a smart person Qin Mubai was. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty is overthinking it. All the soldiers of the Hundred Cavalry are well-trained to abide by the military order and will not dare to reveal anything to the public.”

Li Shimin shook his head and smiled bitterly, “Fortunately, it was you … Forget it, let’s let this matter rest here. I will teach that girl a lesson later.” The weather is hot, don’t be careless with your injuries. Your teeth are also poisonous, especially in this hot season. How about this, you rest in the barracks for the next few days. I will send an imperial physician to treat you with medicine. “Don’t leave behind any ugly teeth marks. If Uncle and wife see it, I don’t know how to explain it to them … Sigh, this wild girl Gaoyang, do something that humiliates me!”

So my vacation isn’t in vain?

Qin Mubai’s heart jammed, and he was extremely unhappy. On second thought, the emperor definitely had ulterior motives in making such arrangements. This kind of minor injury was not even trivial to a warrior. He deliberately made such a fuss. He definitely had other plans!

“I thank Your Majesty for your kindness.” Qin Mubai obediently cupped his hands in thanks.

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, “Mubai, do you know what I like the most about you?”

“Uh, this … this lowly subject is blunt, I don’t know.”

Li Shimin chuckled and said, “I just like your frankness and don’t pretend.” If it was an ordinary official, he would have said no with a thousand pushes just now, but you answered with a single mouthful. Actually, I am also a person from the military. To put it bluntly, I am also a straightforward two-pole fire emotion. However, after becoming the emperor, I have no choice but to restrain myself. I like a kid like you from the bottom of my heart, just like when I was young. ”

“Your Majesty is too ridiculous. How can this lowly official compare to Your Majesty?” Qin Mubai hurriedly cupped his hands and replied.

“Haha, I was just praising you, but I’m pretending to be affectionate again.” Li Shimin stroked his beard and smiled. He blinked his eyes a few times as if he was thinking about something. After a moment of silence, he turned around and said, “In addition to recovering from your injuries, you can go to the Penglai Palace in the Great Ming Palace when you have time.”

“Penglai Palace?” Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment. Isn’t that where King Jin Li Zhi and Princess Jin Yang Li Mingda lived? After the death of Empress Chang Sun, Li Shimin set a precedent and left the pair of young children left behind by Empress Chang Sun to be raised personally by his side. Every day, apart from handling government affairs in Taiji Palace, the Emperor accompanied the siblings here. Perhaps out of his love and regret for Empress Chang Sun, Li Shimin doted on the siblings who had lost their mothers since childhood.

“That’s right, it’s Penglai Palace.” Li Shimin said, “Pheasant Slave (Li Zhi’s nickname) and Gu Zi (Li Mingda’s nickname) are both very young, so they have no mother.” I brought them to the harem to take care of them personally, and it was also out of helplessness. These two children have recently become more timid and sensitive because of their mother’s early death, and because I have to be constantly busy with military and state affairs and have not had much time to accompany them. I heard from the people of the palace that while I was away, their little siblings would often hug each other’s heads and cry bitterly. Every time I think of this matter, my heart is twisted like a knife. So I ‘d like to ask you to spend some time with them. ”

‘”This, this” Qin Mubai’s head went wide for a moment-didn’t he want me to be his daddy? Damn it, I don’t have any special skills in this field!

“Haha, don’t misunderstand.” Li Shimin smiled and said, “I don’t think of you as a servant eunuch. I want you to serve them.” I mean, you are so versatile. First, you can read and write with Pheasant Slave. Second, you can teach them the Pipa and other things. In short, you should try to distract them as much as possible. Don’t let them think about the pain of losing their mother all the time. Furthermore, you are a general, Kong Wu is strong and upright, and the children feel safe beside you. This was not something that could be compared to those old Confucian scholars and obedient eunuchs and palace maids. I also hope that under your influence, my precious sons and daughters will have a change in their cowardly and timid personalities. Childhood is undoubtedly the greatest impact on life. That’s why I thought of you. ”

Qin Mubai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. What the hell, do you really want me to be a daddy? Sigh, the Hundred Cavalry Messenger is really not that easy to handle. To put it bluntly, he is the personal bodyguard of the Emperor. He is going to protect his two young sons now … But then again, it seems that Li Zhi was the last emperor in history, right? If history goes on as usual and Li Zhilong ascends to the great treasure in the future, wouldn’t I still be able to touch it now? Moreover, the Emperor has already given the order. Can I refuse? Alright!

“This lowly official will obey!” Qin Mubai no longer remained vague and bowed solemnly.

“Good, very good.” Li Shimin nodded and smiled, “I look around the government and the public, only you are the most suitable to accompany the pheasant slave and son.” However, you don’t need to misunderstand. I won’t dismiss you as a Baiji. For the past ten days and a half months, you only need to spend some time with them during the day. When I return to the harem tonight, you can go back and rest. We’ll see what happens after this period of time. “If they react well to you, I will officially appoint you ‘King Jin Fu’.”

“This … this lowly official definitely doesn’t dare to deserve it!” Qin Mubai hurriedly said, “I just want to do my best to be a Hundred Cavalry Emissary. Protecting the prince and princess is also my duty. I don’t dare to hope that you can take up the position of King’s Master.”

Wang Fu was the prince’s teacher in name. In the Zhenguan Dynasty, most of them were officials of the Imperial Court. Even a prince (Li Ke, for example) who had opened his palace would not need to take up his post in the palace, so it was most likely an honorary title. However, the prince had to treat Wang Fu as a “teacher ceremony”, and Wang Fu also had the power and qualifications to persuade and discipline the prince. Moreover, Wang Fu’s rank was a bit higher-from the third rank, he was only half a grade lower than the six ministers and the Twelve Guards Great Generals!

“Haha, let’s discuss this matter again. There’s no rush. Come to Penglai Hall to see me after Xin hour tonight. I’ll introduce you to them first. You don’t have to worry about Gaoyang. I will handle it myself.” Li Shimin picked up Qin Mubai’s wrist and looked at it again. He said with concern, “Hurry up and apply medicine to treat your injuries. Leave the matters here to the deputy envoy. I am truly touched to see that you are busy with your daily affairs. Now, there are not many young people like you who are practical and trembling.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. This lowly official will take his leave.” Qin Mubai bowed and left the Imperial Study. Looking at the tooth imprint on his hand, he really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. In his heart, he cursed “Little Lady” a few more times.

Thinking about it, Li Shimin suddenly asked himself to take care of Li Zhi and Li Mingda in the harem today. He probably didn’t want to be their daddy for a while. He should have been brewing for a long time. Qin Baiji had heard Li Ke’s words long before the establishment of the Mubai. The reason why the Emperor wanted to build a new personal army was because one time, a drunken Imperial Palace soldier rode a crazy horse into the harem and almost bumped into Li Zhi and Li Mingda.

In other words, the emperor had built Baiji’s army for Li Zhi and Li Mingda to a large extent. However, he hadn’t expected Qin Mubai to create such an elite army, which was far beyond his expectations. Perhaps, all he wanted back then was a group of loyal and reliable soldiers, that was all.

Through careful observation over the past two months, Li Shimin has probably determined that I, Qin Mubai, am trustworthy and can let me try to take care of and protect the two siblings. Thus, today, he took advantage of Princess Gao Yang’s farce to give me a holiday and let me go to Li Zhi’s new work unit to “try out” for a few days.

“Let’s go. The harem is endless in spring. I wonder how eye-catching it is. Besides, it’s not a bad thing to be the future emperor’s daddy.” Now that things had come to this point, Qin Mubai could only comfort herself in this way.