Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 77

Chapter 77 Be Entrusted With
Princess Gaoyang spent a lot of time discussing and finally explained the reasons and consequences of her appearance in King Wu’s Mansion. Almost from the first conflict between her and Qin Mubai, including how she was frightened in the woods today and how enjoyable it was to wander west at night, she forgot about the time for a moment and talked about it for half an hour.

“Fourth brother, do you understand?” Princess Gaoyang took a sip of tea and looked at Li Ke.

“Why are there so many? Tell me directly. Didn’t you elope with Qin Mubai and explain everything clearly?” Li Ke smiled maliciously and said, “You’re very nervous, Seventeenth Sister.”

“I, I don’t have one!” Princess Gaoyang blushed and smiled, “I’m happy today. I’ll tell you more stories! Fourth brother, long time no see, how are you?”

“Good, very good. Look, I’ve put on weight.” Li Ke chuckled and said, “Alright, it’s late. You go to bed first. If your royal sister-in-law is not here, you can sleep in her room. I’ll call someone to serve you.”

“What’s the hurry? Let’s talk again?” Princess Gaoyang turned her head and glanced at Qin Mubai, as if she was a little worried that this fellow would slip away like this.

“What are you talking about so late at night?” Li Ke yawned and said, “Let’s talk about it tomorrow! Be good and go to sleep.”

‘”Alright” Princess Gaoyang couldn’t find an excuse to dawdle any longer, so she nodded her head sullenly. Before she left, she couldn’t help but say to Qin Mubai, “Don’t try to slip away. You promised me that you would take me to the number one wine in the world to play!”

“Alright, quickly go to sleep!” Qin Mubai smiled and managed to coax Princess Gaoyang away.

“You’re not bad!” As soon as Princess Gao Yang left, Li Ke laughed jokingly, “It’s been a few months since I last saw her. I’ve been hanging out with my daughter-in-law behind my back-it’s still my royal sister, the apple of my father’s eye.”

“Don’t talk nonsense, I don’t know how much headache I have right now!” Qin Mubai looked up at the sky and sighed, looking extremely wronged.

“I can imagine your situation. I have great sympathy for what happened to you.” Li Ke said with a wicked smile, “My seventeenth sister is one of the most difficult women to provoke in the world. She is a princess, and she is also a very favored princess. No matter who gets mixed up with her, life will be hard. As a royal brother, I have always respected her for three feet. You should take it easy.”

“I can’t be clearer about this.” After not seeing each other for several months, Qin Mubai felt that the intimacy between him and Li Ke was still the same as before, which made him feel very good.

Li Ke was smart and unassuming. Although he had a city, he was not as fake and sinister as Li Tai. In contrast, Qin Mubai preferred to be friends with a prince like Li Ke, regardless of his political stance.

“That girl is actually playful and willful. You just need to maintain a certain level of discretion. Don’t … push your luck!” Li Ke laughed heartily.

“It can’t be?” Qin Mubai smiled bitterly. “Even if I really had the guts, I never thought of doing such a thing. Alright, let’s not talk about her. Your Highness, do you know what happened to Number One Wine in the world a few days ago?”

“Naturally, it’s related to my Royal Uncle Hanwang!” Li Ke smiled and said, “Wu Meiniang came to my mansion immediately after the incident and asked me for help. At that time, I didn’t agree to her, so she might be a little angry.”

“I understand. Mother Mei shouldn’t be angry with His Highness.” Qin Mubai said.

“I know that you are a smart person. Actually, Mama Mei also knows that she is just helpless for a moment. She can’t think of anywhere to ask for help. She even wanted to go to your home to ask your father, Duke Yi, for help. She even wanted to inform the Emperor directly through Zheng Fengchi’s network. However, her mother, Madam Yang, stopped her.” Li Ke raised the corner of his mouth and smiled, “Madam Yang came from the royal family of the former Sui Dynasty. She is still related to my mother. She is not an ordinary woman. Her thoughts are not simple!”

“Indeed.” Qin Mubai said, “If Wu Meiniang had really done this, it wouldn’t have been so easy to solve.” Go ask my father for help … With my father’s personality, not only would he not come forward to deal with such a boring matter in the romantic arena, he might also greatly diminish his impression of Wu Meiniang. If the lawsuit goes to the emperor … then we will never be apart from the han king. Moreover, this matter damaged the reputation of the royal family, and once it got big, the emperor’s face was also disgraceful. “Coupled with the engagement scandal between Wu Meiniang and me, if the Emperor uncovers the old tent hidden in his heart, it’s really hard to say.”

“That’s why I told Wu Meiniang at that time. Ignore it and let it go.” Li Ke said, “I know Hanwang’s character.” Although Huang Yan was unruly and romantic, he still had a fear in his heart, and that was Father Emperor. If he really dared to do something in Chang’an that robbed the women of the people and robbed them of their wives, then his good days would be over. Therefore, I had long predicted that he would not let go of the Third Fairy, which was just pretending to make the world’s number one liquor business unable to continue. Wu Meiniang had no choice but to take the initiative to come and beg him. Sure enough, Hanwang couldn’t wait any longer and could only let him go. ”

“Your Highness, do you really think that Hanwang is impatient?” Qin Mubai smiled coldly. “I’m afraid he’s not that timid and impatient, is he?”

“What do you mean?” Li Ke frowned and asked doubtfully.

Qin Mubai told Li Ke in detail about Princess Gaoyang’s handling of the matter.

“So that’s the case” Li Ke’s expression became serious. “Looks like if it weren’t for Gaoyang, Hanwang might not have been willing to compromise so easily?”

“I don’t know.” Qin Mubai said indifferently, “In short, he took the initiative to humiliate me this time. I think the relationship between me and Hanwang has already been formed.”

“I know … if anyone dares to tease my princess, regardless of whether he succeeds or not, I will definitely not forgive him.” Li Ke frowned and said, “But Mubai, I advise you not to clash head-on with him. You have no chance of winning.”

“That’s definitely not the case. It hasn’t reached the point where fire and water can’t be sworn against each other!” Qin Mubai didn’t want to say too much in front of Li Ke. After all, he was also a member of the royal family and Li Yuanchang was an uncle and nephew. Thus, he changed the topic and said, “May I know where Mother Mei is now?”

“After Hanwang, she gave the shop to her two brothers and Zheng Fengchi’s son, Zheng Anshun, to take care of. She accompanied her mother and younger sister and went back to her hometown for fun.” Li Ke said.

“Oh?” Qin Mubai was both disappointed and happy. What was disappointing was that he had finally come back from a vacation and could not see his fianc é e. The joy was that … there was no need for Halley’s Comet to hit the earth. Wu Meiniang was not here. Even if Princess Gaoyang went to the number one wine in the world, it would still be a slap!

“Right, let me ask you something.” Li Ke said, “Is my father in a good mood recently?”

“Not bad.” Qin Mubai said, “Your Highness wants to find an opportunity to meet the Sage and find a job, right?”

“Isn’t that so? I already have this intention.” Li Ke said, “I’ve been in this palace for half a year, and I think it should be about time. I just don’t know if there’s any suitable opportunity for me to go back to the stage.”

Qin Mubai thought for a moment and asked, “What kind of opportunity does Your Highness need?”

‘”It’s definitely not my turn to lead the troops to war. It’s not bad to send imperial envoys to the localities, but I was impeached for misconduct and was not convincing enough. Therefore, it would be best if the governor of any state left the post or if there were vacancies and transfers of personnel. This is more suitable for me.” Li Ke said.

“Alright, I’ll take care of it for you.” Qin Mubai said, “But … shouldn’t you commute your merits?”

“In that case, you must notify me as soon as possible of any canal breakage, locust plague, earthquake, or riots among the victims.” Li Ke said, “At this time, it is most appropriate for me to represent the Imperial Court as a prince.”

“Alright. As long as the Imperial Court needs someone, I will inform His Highness as soon as possible.” As long as he didn’t betray the emperor and reveal the empire’s secrets, Qin Mubai was willing to do Li Ke a favor.

“Alright, then I’ll be waiting for your news.” Li Ke smiled gratefully.

“It’s getting late. It’s time for me to leave. Before I leave, I would like to ask His Highness for a favor.” Qin Mubai stood up and bowed.

Li Ke laughed loudly, “You’re thinking of me. Take Gao Yang out for a stroll tomorrow so that you can escape, right?”

“If you know me, Your Highness!” Qin Mubai also burst into laughter.

“Don’t worry, just leave this matter to me. After all, it’s not a good thing for outsiders to know that she stayed away from the imperial palace with you all night. I’ll take her to the market tomorrow, and it just so happens that I can stop the rumors.” Li Ke smiled and said, “Go back. Remember to say hello to Shuang’er for me.”

“Greetings, Shuang’er?” Qin Mubai smiled.

“Of course, I also have to greet Duke Yi Guo Xian Kang Li. Wait a moment.” Li Ke got up and went back to his study. He took out a purple sandalwood box and handed it to Qin Mubai. “I’ve been waiting for Shuang’er to come to my mansion for tea, but she hasn’t come for half a year. Help me bring this box of tea. Bi Runmingyue, who was just sent over from Anzhou, is the best Imperial Tea.”

Qin Mubai took the tea and nodded with a smile, but she felt a little strange in her heart.

Why does it look like the two of us are “changing sisters” with each other? Li Ke and Shuang’er, me and Gaoyang … are in chaos, chaos, this relationship is in chaos!

After bidding farewell to Li Ke and leaving his room, Qin Mubai chatted with Yuwen Hongtai at the guard post at the palace gate. He didn’t know that Li Ke really valued Yuwen Hongtai, a honest and loyal fierce general, It was also because of Qin Mubai’s recommendation that Yuwen Hongtai, who had just entered the manor, had now replaced Qin Mubai’s vacant position. Together with Yin Yang, he had become an inner tent captain of the Wu Palace. He was in charge of half of the manor’s troops, and had also become Li Ke’s confidante.

The Qin Clan was not far from Prince Wu’s Mansion, and it didn’t take long for them to arrive. Looking at the familiar door, Qin Mubai heaved a sigh of relief, “It feels good to have a home.”