Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 70
Chapter 70 Harem Visit
After calming down, Qin Mubai carefully pondered whether he should take the initiative to explain this farce with Princess Gaoyang to Li Shimin.
Not anymore.
The princess jumped into the river to commit suicide to frame this subject … This matter is quite coveted. Li Shimin must have known the first thing that had happened in the harem. If he took the initiative to talk to him, it would be tantamount to scolding his family in front of the Emperor.
Just pretend that nothing has happened. Big things are small, small things are small.
After thinking through this layer, Qin Mubai went to the Pill Phoenix Sect again and found the group of soldiers just now. He warned them solemnly that they could not spread the news of today’s incident, otherwise, they might lose their heads. These sergeants were all on duty in the royal palace. Everyone who understood this was naturally aware of the importance of this matter, so they carefully agreed to it.
Actually, paper couldn’t wrap fire, and this kind of thing often spread to every corner in an instant. The reason why Qin Mubai did this was simply to show off. If the Emperor was angry in the future and asked about his guilt, he would have an excuse to refuse.
This should be foolproof.
The next morning, Qin Mubai went to Daming Palace as usual to pick up Li Shimin. Li Shimin was no different from usual and didn’t mention anything about Princess Gaoyang yesterday. Qin Mubai was secretly delighted. It seems that I made the right decision. Don’t take the initiative to expose this kind of thing so that the Emperor wouldn’t be embarrassed.
As usual, Qin Mubai arrived at Penglai Hall. The head nurse took care of Li Zhi and Li Mingda, told stories and taught them pipa. The morning passed quickly.
At noon, Qin Mubai went to the imperial garden pavilion to take a nap as usual. A palace maid walked over.
Qin Mubai recognized the palace maid. She was one of the four people he had captured and imprisoned in prison for a few days. She was Princess Gaoyang’s personal maid.
“General Qin.” The palace maid walked in front of Qin Mubai and bowed respectfully. She looked a little timid and did not dare to look at him seriously.
“Lady E, why are you looking for me?” Qin Mubai smiled and asked, “This is a more courteous address for Gong E’s servant.”
“Nothing … I just happened to pass by and say hello to Qin Mubai.” The palace maid replied in a low voice with a blushing face.
“Oh?” Qin Mubai smiled in his heart. Looking at you, lying isn’t professional enough. Who would pass by the Imperial Garden when it was hot at noon? Princess Gaoyang must have sent her.
“Is Your Highness alright?” Qin Mubai asked tactfully.
“Mm …” The palace maid hesitated. “Not bad. It’s just …”
“Just what?” Qin Mubai asked.
“However, I was frightened yesterday and fell into the water again. I fell ill for a while.” The palace maid looked at Qin Mubai as if she was asking for help.
“Why are you looking at me? I don’t know anything about medicine.” Qin Mubai muttered to himself. After thinking about it, Princess Gaoyang dared to think that I should go and see her now … Alright, I should go as well. Otherwise, this little bitch’s heart would not be at ease. No matter what, she is also the Emperor’s beloved daughter. Her current illness is more or less related to me. We can’t really make her hate me. It’s fine if she goes back to recover from her illness.
“Where is Her Highness the Princess now? Is it convenient for you to stay down and visit her?” Qin Mubai said.
As expected, the palace maid revealed a joyful expression. “It’s in the Immortal Palace Hall, living with Imperial Concubine De! If the general goes, your servant can lead the way.”
“Then let’s go!” Qin Mubai immediately stood up and walked forward with the palace maid.
Imperial Concubine De, also known as Imperial Concubine Yin De, was one of Li Shimin’s fourth imperial concubines, and Princess Gaoyang’s mother-she was a person of great background.
The Yin Clan was a feud between the Li Shimin Clan!
Imperial Concubine Yin De’s father, the Yin World Master, was General Zuo Yiwei under Emperor Yang of the Sui When Li Yuan rebelled against the Sui Dynasty, Yin World Master killed Li Shimin’s younger brother, Li Zhiyun, dug up the Li Clan’s ancestral tomb, and demolished the Li Clan Temple. Afterwards, Li Shimin broke through Chang’an City, and the Yin World Master was beheaded and shown to the public, while the Yin Clan entered the Qin Palace as a servant.
It was unknown if Li Shimin was firmly attracted to this peerless Yin De Fei, or if he intentionally used this enemy’s daughter to vent her “class hatred”. In short, Yin De Fei became one of Li Shimin’s favorite women, and even became one of the Fourth Concubine’s De Fei after her chastity. Imperial Concubine Yin De also gave birth to a prince, Li You, and his favorite daughter, Princess Gaoyang.
The relationship between this family was really complicated, and their emotions were twisted and tortuous.
Celestial Palace Hall was near the lake of Taiye Lake. The river breeze was gently fluttering with willow catkins, and the scenery was pleasant and very comfortable.
Qin Mubai wore the Er Qilin battle robe and traveled freely anywhere in the harem. But this was also the first time he had come here, and it was somewhat funny in his heart-was this a misuse of power for personal gain into the flower bushes?
When they entered the Immortal’s Hall, they saw that there was not a single man among the palace maids and eunuchs. After walking around the hall for a while, the palace maid brought Qin Mubai to a stop outside the palace. “General, Concubine De and Her Highness the Princess are all in the hall.”
“You go in and report.”
The palace maid agreed and pushed open the door to go in. After a while, she went out and invited Qin Mubai in.
Qin Mubai straightened his clothes and walked in. His eyes, nose, nose, and heart did not look sideways. He saluted the dormitory with a serious expression, “Minister, Qin Mubai greets Concubine De at the age of a thousand, greets the princess at the age of a thousand.”
“No need for courtesy.” A woman’s light yet steady voice came from the tent. She said slowly, “Are you General Qin Mubai? Sure enough, you are a hero. You are an extraordinary young man. I have heard of your name several times. Today, I have finally seen your true face.”
“Your Highness praises me absurdly.” Qin Mubai cupped her hands and replied. She really wanted to look up and see what kind of respect Imperial Concubine De looked like after all, so that Li Shimin could forget about the enmity of the world and accept her as his imperial concubine.
“Mother, is that guy here? Hurry up and get someone to knock him down. Hit him 50 times, scoundrel!” Princess Gaoyang’s voice came from inside. Although she was a little weak, she was still fierce and fierce.
“Ling’er must not be rude.” Concubine Yin De gently scolded Qin Mubai and said, “General Qin, Gaoyang has been spoiled since childhood. She likes to be petty. If you offend her, this palace will apologize to you on her behalf.”
“Mother! … No! I won’t do it!” Princess Gaoyang said coquettishly.
Qin Mubai suppressed his laughter, “Concubine De, aren’t you trying to ruin this lowly official? This lowly official’s words and deeds are inappropriate. He has offended His Highness the princess everywhere. Today, he came here to plead for forgiveness.”
“Ling’er, did you hear how knowledgeable and open-minded General Qin is?” Imperial Concubine Yin De said softly, “As a princess, how can you be so narrow-minded? Quickly, compensate the general.”
“No need, Concubine De.” Qin Mubai said, “I heard that the princess is ill. First, I came to apologize. Second, I came to visit. Imperial Concubine De doesn’t have to blame Her Highness the princess for being depressed. This is not conducive to her recovery.”
Imperial concubine Yin De inadvertently sighed, her tone filled with resentment and admiration.
“Mother, you keep praising this scoundrel!” Princess Gao Yang gave up and tugged at Concubine Yin De’s arm as she snorted.
‘”You’re just being stubborn. Didn’t you just keep talking when he wasn’t here? Why did you say that you just wanted to learn the pipa from others and play it for your Imperial Father and Imperial Mother? Now that he’s here, you’re clamoring to punish him. Is this the way to treat guests and teachers?” Imperial Concubine Yin De smiled and said, “General Qin, Gaoyang has always been so hard-spoken and soft-hearted. You don’t need to care. Since you’re here, please take a seat. If you don’t mind, can you perform a song to broaden my horizons?”
“Imperial Concubine De has an order, I will obey it.” Qin Mubai sat down on the pu that the palace maid had moved. He picked up the pipa and said, “The princess is sick. When you listen to some gentle and soft music, I will play ‘Mountains and Rivers’!”
“Very good. This palace has also heard this song played by a court musician. I wonder what it means for a generation of grandmaster Qin Mubai to play it. This palace listens respectfully.”
Qin Mubai began to play. Mountains and Rivers is an ancient song, and people in the Tang Dynasty were familiar with it. Although there were many versions that had been passed down throughout the ages, the artistic conception of the wind tune wasn’t too different. It was a relatively gentle and relaxed song.
Imperial Concubine Yin De was not in a hurry to speak. Instead, she walked out from behind the curtains and smiled at Qin Mubai Wan’er. “Gao Yang fell asleep listening to the general’s tune. This child hasn’t slept since he came back last night, so he’s annoyed this palace,” she whispered to Qin Mubai Wan’er.
Qin Mubai inadvertently glanced at Concubine Yin De and couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
In this world, if there really was a woman who could “topple the country and topple the city”, Concubine Yin De would definitely be a representative figure!
Regardless of facial features, body shape, attire, or temperament, this woman who was over thirty years old was definitely a rare peerless beauty.
One could imagine how complicated Li Shimin’s feelings were when he discovered this woman when he searched for the enemy’s family-it was impossible to justify not killing her! The blood feud between the two families was irreconcilable; Kill … Any man facing such a woman would find it hard to raise his butcher’s knife!
Ever since ancient times, heroes have been sad at Beauty Pass. Facing such a stunning beauty like Concubine Yin De, Li Shimin’s desire defeated reason. Not only did he not kill her, he even put her away and made her one of the Fourth Concubine. Perhaps, Princess Gaoyang’s appearance was similar to Concubine Yin De’s, which was one of the reasons why Li Shimin doted on her!
This woman was simply beautiful to the point of suffocating. She raised her hand and threw her foot, graceful and dignified, intoxicating.
Without a doubt, Imperial Concubine Yin De was the most amazing mature woman Qin Mubai had ever seen since he came to the Great Tang Dynasty. Wu Meiniang’s innate beauty was amazing, but she was still young and did not have the mature and charming femininity of Yin De Fei. Princess Gaoyang was also a typical beauty, but her personality was too crafty and naughty. Her eldest young miss was full of airs, and she was not the type that Qin Mubai liked at all.
Qin Mubai could only mutter in his heart, “If I had traveled twenty years earlier, I would have taken Concubine Yin De first!”
“General Qin, why are you silent?” Imperial Concubine Yin De smiled faintly and asked in a seductive tone.
“This lowly official saw that the princess was already asleep, so he didn’t dare to make a sound to disturb her.” Qin Mubai put down his pipa and stood up to salute, “Since the princess has fallen asleep, this lowly official requests to leave.”
“Alright, I won’t send you off.” Imperial Concubine Yin De lightly smiled and nodded.
“As Imperial Concubine, she is also so modest and low-key. Why hasn’t Princess Gaoyang learned a thousandth of her mother?” Qin Mubai sighed and left the Immortal Palace Hall.
