Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Hit The Roof
King Wu’s Mansion, in the princess’ bedroom.

Princess Gaoyang puffed her cheeks and unhappily said to Li Ke, “Fourth Brother, what the hell is Qin Mubai doing? It’s getting late. Why hasn’t he come to your mansion yet?”

“Well …” Li Ke rubbed his nose and smiled. “He rarely rests for a few days. Maybe he sleeps late!”

“Fourth brother, why didn’t you let him sleep in your mansion last night?” Princess Gao Yang shouted, “He used to be a general in your mansion, so he should be very familiar with this place. He wouldn’t be unaccustomed to coming back occasionally for a night!”

Li Ke smiled and said, “Seventeenth sister, are you accusing your fourth brother of not knowing how to treat guests? Qin Mubai, he has a good relationship with me, and he is also good friends with many officials in the manor. However, his family is just across the street from my manor. Do you want him to cross the house without entering? If his parents find out about this, they will definitely scold him for having friends.”

“What? What are you saying so seriously … You guys clearly colluded to deceive me.” Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes and said, “I don’t care. I must see Qin Mubai in half an hour, or I will rush to his house and bring him out!”

“Seventeenth sister, this is absolutely impossible!” Li Ke’s face turned stiff. “Although Qin Mubai’s personality is easy to talk to, his father, Duke Yi, is always a very serious person. The Qin family’s style is also very strict. Even your fourth brother and I have always been in awe of Qin Shubao and do not dare to mess around in his mansion. If you go …”

“How is it? Does Qin Shubao still dare to kick me out? Hmph!” Princess Gaoyang’s face was filled with displeasure as she crossed her hands and said, “I’ve never been afraid of anyone other than my father!”

Li Ke rubbed his nose and thought quickly. Finally, his heart lit up. He put on an embarrassed expression and hurriedly consoled, “Seventeenth sister, don’t be so anxious!” Look at the weather today. Why don’t I take you out for a stroll? Let me tell you, other than the number one wine in the world, there are also many interesting places in West City. You have been in Beidu for so long, and the changes in Chang’an have been great. You know, your fourth brother doesn’t have any other abilities, he’s just better at eating, drinking, and playing. Didn’t you want to go to the number one wine in the world? Fourth Brother is very well-cooked there, old guest. “How boring is it for us to wait for Qin Mubai in the palace? Why don’t we go to the number one wine in the world first, and then send someone to his palace to urge him?”

Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes and calculated, “Alright. I’m sure he wouldn’t dare not come, humph!”

“Then let’s go!” Li Ke said, “I will immediately send someone to urge Qin Mubai.”

The two siblings tidied up their clothes and brought a group of soldiers out of the palace. Before leaving the manor, Li Ke called Yin Yang and said to him, “Go to Qin Mubai’s house now and urge him to meet us at the number one wine in the world.” As he said that, Li Ke threw Yin Yang a “very embarrassed and unbearable” look.

Yin Yang had always been smart, and he had always grasped Li Ke’s thoughts accurately. He cupped his hands in understanding and said, “This servant has promised.”

“Wait!” Just as Yin Yang was about to leave, Princess Gaoyang suddenly stopped him and said, “Tell Qin Mubai that if he dares not come to the meeting today, be careful of me … punish him fiercely!”

The corner of Yin Yang’s eyes twitched as he hurriedly said, “Your Highness, please rest assured. Your Majesty will convey the message as you said.”

At this moment, there was a lively scene in Duke Yi’s mansion.

Madam Liu and Shuang’er ran forward and back, beckoning the maids to prepare the carriages and things for the journey. Qin Mubai and his father were saddling their horses and inspecting their bows, arrows, sabers, etc. The servants in the manor were also pulling their bows and preparing their armor.

After Qin Shubao’s body gradually recovered, his courageous desire to win in the past also increased by leaps and bounds. During this season of the past year, Qin Shubao, who had joined the army, would invite three friends and two friends to go hunting in the wilderness for fun. He hasn’t hunted in years since he got sick. Today, Qin Mubai had just returned, and he had already fulfilled this wish that he had been suppressing in his heart for a long time.

Qin Clan, prepare to go out with the whole family, first to go on an outing, and secondly to shoot and hunt. This was very common in the families of military nobles in Chang’an, and it was a fashion.

“Sanlang, you practice archery all day long. You’re just shooting dead things. I’ll take you out hunting for a while, and try your real kung fu.” Qin Shubao was in a good mood. He laughed and easily pulled out a two-stone iron bow. When he released the bowstring, he laughed loudly, “See? Father is not far from his peak! This two-stone iron bow was used by Father when he fought under the heavens. It has been years since he saw any blood. Today, I will let it show off once again!”

The two of us had a good chat. The mansion servants came to report that someone had asked to see them. They claimed to be a captain from King Wu’s Mansion and his name was Yin Yang.

Qin Mubai’s heart jammed, and he roughly understood what was going on. Apart from Princess Gaoyang, what else could happen? According to Princess Gaoyang’s lawless personality, if Li Ke hadn’t helped block it, she would have already driven over.

Qin Shubao did not know that Princess Gao Yang had “eloped” out of the palace with his son. When he arrived at the Wu Palace, he only thought that Li Ke knew that he had returned and sent someone to invite him. At this moment, he was a little unhappy. He said, “Saburo, it’s rare to come back. Accompany your mother and sister. Don’t be absent today when the whole family goes out.”

“I know, Father.” Qin Mubai laughed in his heart, “Isn’t that what I thought?” Hehe!

Yin Yang came in and saw Qin Mubai with his father, so he greeted Qin Shubao first. Luckily, he was quick-witted and said, “Your Highness King Wu, send a lowly person to invite General Qin over for a chat.”

Qin Mubai secretly gave a look and said seriously, “Please reply to His Highness King Wu. Tell him that I have’already ‘accompanied my father out hunting. You haven’t seen anyone in my mansion. Just reply like this.”

“General Qin, don’t worry. This lowly one will carefully reply.” Yin Yang glanced at Qin Shubao and gave Qin Mubai a troubled expression, so he retreated.

Qin Mubai thought to himself, it seems that Princess Gaoyang is most likely pissed off, otherwise Li Ke would not have sent someone to invite her. It was still Yin Yang who came. Haha, this brat was clever, and he could understand with just a glance. I’m too lazy to care so much. It’s so fun to shoot and hunt, and the whole family goes out together. What a rare opportunity! It was much better than being tortured alive with that little devil!

Not long after, the Qin Family was ready and happily leaving.

The weather wasn’t very bright and sunny. Qin Mubai and his father were riding horses, while his mother and sister were riding in a carriage. They led a group of servants and maids and lured Huang Qingcang out of Chang’an City.

It was the end of summer, and all the wild beasts in the mountains had eaten fat and sturdy. After catching the prey, they cooked it beautifully and the whole family ate it happily. It was even more comfortable than eating those delicious delicacies in the top restaurants.

At this moment, Li Ke and Princess Gao Yang were already sitting in the first wine pavilion in the world. The music is playing and the wine is served. Li Ke enjoyed it very much, but Princess Gao Yang’s heart did not wilt.

“What? That’s all.” Princess Gaoyang said sullenly, “This pipa is only average, not much better than mine. As for wine, there are more in the palace. I can’t understand why the people of Chang’an respect this landlord so much.”

“Haha, Seventeenth Sister, this is just your idea. Not everyone has learned the pipa from Qin Mubai like you, and they know how to cook it. Not everyone can easily drink this kind of strong wine in the palace like you.” Li Ke smiled and said, “Actually, I came here for leisure and comfort. You, your heart is not withered and you don’t have the mood to be carefree. Naturally, you won’t be able to enjoy yourself.”

“Hmph, if Qin Mubai dares not come today, I will definitely tear down the number one wine in the world! It will make Wu Meiniang’s heart ache, and it will make him feel heartache as well!” Princess Gaoyang said hatefully.

Li Ke glanced at her and thought to himself, “It seems that this little girl really has some interest in Qin Mubai.” If it weren’t for the fact that he cared, why would he be so angry? … Qin Mubai ah, Qin Mubai, you have to take care of yourself. You’d better come here obediently today. Otherwise, this little girl might not even be able to withstand me!

After a while, Yin Yang returned. In reply, Qin Mubai had already gone out hunting with her family.

Even though Yin Yang said the words “long ago” very seriously, he was trying to say that Qin Mubai was helpless and could not come. However, Princess Gaoyang was still furious!

“Qin Mubai, he’s dead! He actually dares to enjoy this princess’ engagement!” Princess Gaoyang immediately slammed the table and was about to charge out.

“What are you doing?” Li Ke hurriedly pulled her back.

“Remove the number one wine in the world!”

“Stop messing around!” Li Ke grabbed her tightly and said, “The number one wine in the world is not Qin Mubai’s property. Why are you so angry with it? There is a debt owed to you. Just go find Qin Mubai.”

Princess Gao Yang’s teeth itched with hatred, and her face turned red with anger. She pulled a pair of small pink fists and shouted, “Yin Yang, I don’t care! Bring someone to catch Qin Mubai now, I will reward you heavily!”

“Princess, forgive me! General Qin is traveling with Qin Shubao … General Qin is easy to talk about, but Qin Shubao … has always been hard-spoken. This lowly person doesn’t dare to make a fool of himself in front of him!” Yin Yang knelt down with a flap.

“I’m asking you to go get him, not invite him!” Princess Gaoyang shouted anxiously and angrily, “He actually dared to deceive this princess. The crime is unforgivable! If Qin Shubao has any objections, you guys can force him to kidnap Qin Mubai to me-stop talking nonsense and hurry up! Otherwise, you will be guilty of the same crime as Qin Mubai!”

Yin Yang looked at Li Ke with a bitter face and pleaded for help.

Li Ke waved his hand and gave him a look, “Then you can go, Yin Yang.”

Yin Yang understood, “This subordinate accepts my orders!”

Only then did Princess Gaoyang calm down a little and was forcefully pulled down by Li Ke.

“Don’t be anxious, Little Sister. As the saying goes, father’s life is like a mountain. Qin Shubao has given the order. How dare Qin Mubai not obey? I don’t think he did it on purpose. He was also helpless!” Li Ke smiled and said, “Sit down for a while and listen to the music and drink some wine. Maybe Qin Mubai will sneak back in a while.”

“Hmph! Why did he bring me to your mansion yesterday? He clearly had a plan in mind. His intentions are really sinister!” Princess Gaoyang’s rage was unquenchable. She picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp, causing her to cough intensely.

Li Ke raised his eyebrows in horror and thought to himself, “Good alcohol capacity!” A few more times and you’re drunk, and the world will be quiet …

Yin Yang walked out of the restaurant and thought to himself, Looking at Prince Wu’s expression, it was a slow-moving tactic. Princess Gao Yang told me to go catch people, so I brought a group of people out of the city to casually wander around. When it got dark, they would come back. They said that there were so many mountains and rivers outside Chang’an City, and I couldn’t find Qin Mubai even if I was courting death. It was estimated that Qin Mubai would be back by night. When the time came, he would have to deal with Princess Gao Yang himself to explain … Hehe, let’s do this!