Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 80

Chapter 80 It’s A Rewarding Trip
This was the first time Qin Mubai had come out to hunt. This is much better than traveling with donkey friends in the 21st century. It seems that living in ancient times is not necessarily a bad thing. In the 21st century, for example, if you dare to charge into a “nature reserve” to kill a few rare animals when a group of people are free, it would be a matter of squatting or even risking your life.

Not in the Great Tang.

Just like today, Qin Mubai and his father were both in high spirits. The father and son had shot down more than a dozen prey, including black muntjac, sika deer, and even an adult clouded leopard!

When he saw Cloud Leopard, Qin Mubai, who had always been bold, instinctively felt fear. After all, in his previous life, he had hardly ever come into contact with such ferocious beasts. Unexpectedly, Qin Shubao’s reaction when he saw Cloud Leopard was quite excited. He led the servants and the hounds and rushed forward desperately. At first, Cloud Leopard still rushed back arrogantly, but later, Qin Shubao shot him in the eye with an arrow and fled to the tree in a hurry.

At this moment, Qin Shubao felt as if he was on the battlefield, as if the invincible general who had been unrivaled back then had returned. He shouted and told Qin Mubai to shoot Cloud Leopard!

Qin Mubai seemed to be filled with enlightenment as he shot six arrows at the bow and finally shot the Cloud Leopard to death and fell from the tree.

This was the most exciting and thrilling scene of the day. Qin Mubai deeply felt that when it came to using books, he hated the lack of time. Hunting was the same as fighting. Without experience, it would be useless no matter how much he talked about it on paper. Before he could even enter the battle, he felt fear when he encountered a mere ferocious beast. It seems that he is still the aspiration of the people of the 21st century, growing up in a safe and harmonious environment, lack of awareness of life and death bloodbath. If he wanted to fully integrate with the current life of the Great Tang, he had to slowly adapt to the ubiquitous “Laws of the Jungle”. This was true in life, in official circles, and even more so in the battlefield.

“Sanlang, it seems like it was the right decision to bring you out hunting.” Qin Shubao clearly knew what Qin Mubai was thinking. He calmly patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder and said, “You are already a general now. Seeing the ferocious beasts and fresh blood, you will panic and hesitate. This is not a good sign.” If there really comes a day when someone fights with your life, your mind will definitely forget all of your martial arts skills. You still need to practice harder! No matter how hard and harsh your training is, it can’t compare to a real life-and-death battle that can temper a person. This time, you will definitely have a deep understanding of it. ”

“Father is absolutely right” Qin Mubai took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. “It seems that this child is still too tender and needs to undergo more intense training. Originally, with my current bow and horse martial skill, it doesn’t matter what kind of beast I deal with. I didn’t expect that at this time, I would be inferior to a hound. When the leopard appeared in my sight for the first time, my heartbeat suddenly accelerated and my breathing became somewhat chaotic. My mind was also a little blank. All martial arts and archery were thrown out of my mind. The first thought in my heart was to escape. “If father and the other servants hadn’t started attacking it, I’m afraid this child would have really slipped away … How embarrassing!”

“Don’t underestimate yourself. This is not embarrassing.” Qin Shubao chuckled and said, “This is the first time I’ve encountered such a situation. It’s very normal.” You’re already pretty good. Many people go to war for the first time or come out to hunt when they encounter wild beasts. They might even pee their pants or even faint on the spot. Don’t underestimate these servants. Most of them were veterans who had followed their father on the battlefield for the rest of their lives. Not to mention a Cloud Leopard, even if he knew that there was Blade Mountain Flame Sea in front of him, he would still wade over without blinking an eye. Your martial skill is stronger than any of them, but your will and experience are far inferior to theirs. Therefore, as a general, martial arts and tactics were indeed capital, and the tempering of one’s will was also very important. To survive and win on the battlefield of blood and fire, one had to be calmer, calmer, smarter, and braver than others. A coward with high martial skills and a weak heart might be smashed to death by someone with a hoe if he saw a wild farmer who did not know martial arts.

“Thank you, father. Today’s hunting trip is truly worthwhile. This child has experienced it personally, and he has received his father’s inculcation. He has truly benefited a lot!” Qin Mubai said with great emotion.

“Reading ten thousand books is better than traveling ten thousand miles.” Qin Shubao smiled and said, “The path of military and martial arts is actually connected to reading and writing. Practice more and practice more and you will have insights. My father has been pondering when he will have the chance to fight again. At that time, I must bring you along. I will let you witness the real army and war with your own eyes, so that you can undergo qualitative transformation and truly grow up.”

Qin Mubai shook his head regretfully. “It’s a pity. Although I’ve been paying close attention to the military movements in the court, I haven’t found any clues. The world is peaceful now, and the surrounding barbarians haven’t offended the Great Tang. There seems to be no sign of the Great Tang employing troops.”

“Don’t worry. Father has been waiting for a few years. Do you still care about this time? It’s not a bad thing to recover during this period of time.” Qin Shubao gently stroked his beard, his face revealing the arrogant attitude that he had when he dominated the battlefield. He smiled faintly and said, “If you are a man, you will eventually have a place to use your martial arts. Mubai, you and your father encourage each other.”

“Yes, father!”

That night, more than a dozen people from the Qin Clan slept outside in the forest. Pulling up the tent and sprinkling the powder, raising a campfire to roast the prey, then taking out wine and all kinds of snacks, it was truly a wild carnival.

Qin Mubai had been in the Great Tang for so long, but he had never been so happy and relaxed as he was today. This was much more interesting than any other trip or adventure in his previous life, and it was rare for him to be accompanied by family. Strong familial affection coupled with mellow wine is really intoxicating.

Little Sister Shuang’er brought a roasted pheasant to Qin Mubai and giggled, “Third Brother, try my roasted meat.”

Qin Mubai’s face couldn’t help but twitch. Could it be as shocking as cooking? Well, it looks good on the surface, at least it’s not burnt.

Thus, he took a sip … Fortunately, it was tolerable. Not as terrifying as the dishes she cooked.

“Third Brother, why did King Wu send someone to call you today?” Shuang’er asked softly.

“I knew you wouldn’t come to Third Brother to offer your love.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “How is it? Do you like the tea he gave you?”

“I like it … However, our family doesn’t have as many tea sets as King Wu’s Mansion, so I’m reluctant to make this good tea.” Shuang’er blushed and whispered.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh, “Little sister, are you hinting … that you want Third Brother to take you to his mansion?”

“Nothing … Hehe!” Shuang’er smiled embarrassedly, her face turning even redder.

“I’m afraid not this time.” Qin Mubai said regretfully. Actually, he felt very cruel in his heart. Because now Princess Gao Yang was with Li Ke, and perhaps she was looking for revenge on him, so it was not convenient to bring her sister to the Wu Palace.

“What’s wrong? I haven’t seen him for almost a year. I wonder if he has forgotten what I look like.” Shuang’er looked at Qin Mubai with disappointment and asked carefully.

After a moment of silence, Qin Mubai said, “Alright, I’ll think of a way. Before I leave home, I’ll try my best to let you see each other. Yes, but not in the Wu Palace, nor in our own house. Somewhere else!”

“Alright!” Shuang’er’s face finally revealed a happy expression.

At this moment, in King Wu’s Mansion.

Princess Gaoyang was so drunk that she was brought back. Although she had come into contact with the strong liquor “Qin Xianyu Wine” a long time ago, she did not know it very well after all. In addition, she was angry in her heart, so she drank two whole glasses of it carelessly. If this was a strong man, he would probably be drunk.

Thus, at this moment, Princess Gaoyang was lying in bed in a very sorry state and vomiting wildly. A few maids were hurriedly waiting on her. At the same time, Princess Gaoyang scolded Qin Mubai loudly. What thief military academy, smelly man, bad guy who didn’t keep his word, even a lackeys, wanderers, heartless man were all cursed out.

Li Ke was both amused and shocked when he heard it from the side. It was said that after drinking, he would spit out the truth … Just to what extent did that kid Qin Mubai and my precious little sister develop? He just had a date, yet it made her so sad and angry? If the two of them continued to develop like this, they really didn’t know what would happen. Together? It seems impossible. Qin Mubai didn’t seem to like Gaoyang very much. Otherwise, with his personality, how could he avoid her so much? Back then, he didn’t treat Wu Meiniang like this. He didn’t know that it was because of his status and responsibilities that he displayed such an attitude. If he had the chance, he had to ask him about it clearly.

After thinking for a while, Li Ke called Yin Yang and told him to send more people to the Qin Manor after dawn to see if the Qin Family had returned from hunting. Report as soon as you hear anything. Incidentally, he had to tell Qin Gaoyang about Princess Mubai’s situation yesterday in detail, so that he could have a good idea of what to do.

That day, the Qin Mubai family did not return from the hunting forest until evening. The Qin Clan was overjoyed and happy. It had been a long time since the Qin Clan had been so happy and joyful. When the neighbors saw each other, they thought that they were going to marry their daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law!

Just as he was about to enter the Qin Manor, Qin Mubai saw a familiar figure from afar. A soldier from King Wu’s Mansion was one of his former subordinates. The two of them exchanged glances, and the little soldier understood that he didn’t rashly bump into them. Qin Mubai deliberately entered the manor a step later than his father and the others. He talked to the little soldier and understood everything that had happened yesterday.

At this time, Qin Mubai couldn’t help but feel a little drummed up in his heart. He never thought that Princess Gaoyang’s reaction would be so big! Didn’t she just want to come out to play? I’ve already taken her out and asked her brother to be the guide to play with her. This won’t do. I, someone from Qin, have to personally be the “three accompaniment”.

The little devil’s reaction yesterday was so intense. It was indeed very hurtful and furious. Then I can’t avoid her today. I have to find a way to calm her down when I go to King Wu’s Mansion. Otherwise, with her personality, it would be highly possible for her to stir up trouble in my house.

After thinking for a while, Qin Mubai secretly smiled, “Alright, let’s deal with her like this!”