Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 82

Chapter 82 A Field Trip
Not long after, Qin Mubai and the other four left Number One Wine under Heaven and headed towards the southeast of Chang’an City. Li Ke had always been a frequent customer of the number one wine in the world, and the people here were no longer surprised. Adding on the fact that the four of them were dressed in plain clothes, Li Ke chose an ordinary car, so it was not conspicuous. At first glance, it looked like a rich family disciple bringing a servant out to play.

Chang’an City was huge enough that Li Ke prepared two carriages when he came out. Right now, he was in the same car as Qin Mubai, and Princess Gaoyang was traveling in the same car as Qin Shuang’er. Great Tang paid attention to etiquette and respect. If it was a formal occasion, it would not be convenient for them to travel together casually. But now, it didn’t matter if they were friends traveling in private.

On the carriage, Li Ke smiled and said, “You still have a way to cure Gaoyang instantly. Yesterday, you didn’t see that scene. It was like a landslide and a tsunami. If you had appeared at that time, she would have torn you to pieces.”

Qin Mubai also smiled and said, “Actually, Her Highness Princess Gao Yang’s temper is not that bad. A typical child’s temper is like walking away. When she is angry, don’t take it seriously. Otherwise, she will definitely get more and more excited. After a while, she will calm herself down. A little coaxing will naturally be fine.”

‘”Hey, I didn’t expect you to understand her temper very clearly, did you? That’s right, Gao Yang’s temper has always been like this since he was young. It’s just like this summer storm. It comes and goes violently and quickly. As long as he avoids her sharpness, he’ll be fine.” Li Ke smiled and said, “But although her temper is a little bad, she never holds grudges. After a fight, she never takes it to heart. This is her merit. For example, she was so angry with you yesterday, but isn’t it fine today?”

“If I didn’t know this, would I still dare to come today?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Actually, Her Highness Princess Gaoyang is a very optimistic and open-minded person. Although she is young, she never pretends to have anything in her heart. She has one thing and two things to say. She is like a upright man with no hatred or bad intentions. Now I finally understand why His Majesty the Emperor favors her so much.”

“Not really.” Li Ke sighed. “Father Emperor has so many daughters. Apart from a few noble daughters-in-law, he has always valued and loved them the most. In fact, he likes Gaoyang the most.” It’s not just because Gaoyang is exceptionally smart and understands his intentions, but also because of her temper and temperament, which is very similar to my father. Or perhaps, it’s more similar to my father’s temper when he was a general. Now that he had been emperor for more than ten years, his personality had changed a lot. Perhaps he remembered when he was young when he saw Gaoyang, so he was most fated to meet her! ”

“It’s possible.” Qin Mubai nodded.

“That explains why Gaoyang prefers to get mixed up with you.” Li Ke said meaningfully and laughed strangely.

Qin Mubai deliberately turned a blind eye and changed the topic, “Although Yao’er is a mere mastermind and a blind woman, I have always respected and liked her very much.” I heard that after the first wine in the world went viral, she still kept her old habit of thrift and hard work. She earned a lot of rewards, but did not buy land, nor did she learn from other young ladies to buy many beautiful jewelry. Instead, she bought an old house in Qujiang Square, adopted several orphans, and lived with them. ”

“I’ve heard about that. Yao’er is indeed a good woman. Although she is blind, she is very kind-hearted. She treats people with sincerity and humility. She is really a very likeable woman.” Li Ke shook his head and sighed, “Unfortunately, he is blind!”

“If she wasn’t blind, do you have any ideas?”

“No! I, Li Ke, have always respected such a person. I have absolutely no thoughts of blasphemy or defilement.” Li Ke hurriedly said, “There were a few times when the person who came to the number one wine shop in the world wanted to bully her while she was drinking, but it was all because of me. In my eyes, she is the most worthy girl to protect and cherish.”

“Understood. It’s like how I treat Shuang’er.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “How long has it been since you two met?”

“Uh … I don’t want to talk about this topic.” Li Ke smiled awkwardly. “I’m the one who was ashamed of her first, so don’t say anything. In the future, just let fate take its course! Actually, I don’t want her to be so deeply attached to me and not marry anymore. If there are other good families …”

“Let’s not talk anymore.” Qin Mubai waved his hand, “Only I know about emotions. You can communicate with Shuang’er’s thoughts and your thoughts. Don’t take me as a messenger.”

“Sigh … Let’s take a step and see! I’m in a difficult position to protect myself now. Let’s talk about getting rid of the current predicament first.” Li Ke shook his head and suddenly turned to stare at Qin Mubai. “Then what’s going on with you and Gaoyang? Now everyone in Chang’an knows that you are engaged to Wu Meiniang …”

“This has nothing to do with Wu Meiniang.” Qin Mubai said calmly, “Your Highness Princess Gaoyang and I … She is the Lord, and I am the minister.” She put down her airs and asked me to play with her, so I’ll accompany her and provide some protection. Baiji was originally serving the royal family, this was nothing. Therefore, we are just officials, playmates, and friends at most. In my eyes, she is just an underage girl and has nothing to do with the relationship between a man and a woman. ”

“You really don’t have any other thoughts, that’s all?”

“Of course.”

Half an hour later, Qujiang Square arrived.

The current Qujiang Square in Chang’an City was only a suburb-like place. It wasn’t very prosperous and looked like a synonym for’slum ‘in the Chang’an area. In the 21st century, Qin Mubai had visited Xi’an (now Chang’an) and visited the Great Ci’en Temple in Qujiang with great interest. He was very impressed by the Great Wild Goose Pagoda here. Legend has it that the officials of the Tang Dynasty would come to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to write poems after they entered high school, called “the title of the Wild Goose Pagoda”, which became a symbol of their high spirits. There were also Qujiang Lake and Great Tang Fu Rong Garden, all of which were representative sightseeing spots of the Great Tang Royal Forest Garden.

Unfortunately, this place was still a desolate suburb. There was neither the Ci En Temple nor the Hibiscus Garden. In history, those things had appeared dozens or even hundreds of years later.

“It’s so hot sitting in the car. Why are you running so far? Look at this area, it’s full of wild grass. What’s there to play with?” Princess Gaoyang had just jumped out of the car when she complained unhappily.

“Jade Water Green Lake Green Tree Family, how idyllic!” Qin Mubai chuckled and said, “Isn’t this much more interesting than staying in a wine and meat nest?”

“Not interesting at all” Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and snorted.

Qin Mubai asked the guide. The guide told him that he would arrive at Yao’er’s house after walking through a shaded path in front of him. It was a relatively large farmhouse. It was very eye-catching.

“Let’s go and experience the flavor that we can’t experience in the Palace Restaurant.” Qin Mubai chuckled and walked forward with Li Ke and the others.

The sun gradually rose and the temperature began to rise. But there are trees, forests and rivers in this area, so the cool breeze is quite comfortable. Princess Gaoyang gradually realized the beauty of this place. Her stiff face relaxed as she pulled Qin Shuang’er along the roadside to wash her face with wild flowers and river water.

“This girl is indeed still a child” Li Ke couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh. “It’s not enough to play alone. We still have to drag Shuang’er along.”

“That’s right. She just can’t stand loneliness. She needs someone to accompany her. She’s very active and playful. She’s a typical child.” Qin Mubai smiled.

Not long after, everyone arrived in front of a manor. It was, as the guide had said, a typical farmhouse, with a wide threshing floor enclosed by a fence and a long tiled house. There were chickens, sheep, and dogs in the courtyard. When they saw strangers arrive, a barking sound sounded out. Two big dogs, one black and one yellow, even rushed in front of everyone and barked wildly.

“Aiya! I’m afraid! This thing is going to bite!” Princess Gaoyang was so frightened that she jumped a few steps behind Qin Mubai. She tugged at his sleeves and revealed half of her face. She looked nervously at the two big dogs.

The other three laughed heartily. Li Ke shook his head and laughed, “Gaoyang, why don’t you hide behind me?”

‘”Huh?” Princess Gaoyang was stunned, her face slightly flushed. Qin Mubai hurriedly loosened his sleeve and pretended to be completely indifferent. “I didn’t think about it carefully. Just like this … I’m hiding back!”

Qin Mubai raised an eyebrow at Li Ke, “Men have a sense of security. They often encounter this kind of thing.”

“Third Brother, you’re really not ashamed!” Shuang’er giggled, “Why hasn’t the dog come out after barking for a long time? Isn’t Yao’er home?”

At this moment, the door of a tiled room opened. Two or three six-or seven-year-old girls ran out of the room. They hurriedly ran this way, and while they were drinking, they drove away two big dogs.

“May I ask who the four of you are looking for?” One of the girls was a bit more courageous. She seemed to be the’eldest sister ‘among them and asked them nervously and fearfully.

Qin Mubai squatted down and smiled softly, “Little sister, is your sister Yao’er at home? We are all her good friends and came to see her on purpose.”

“Eh … How could this fellow’s voice be so sweet!” Princess Gaoyang exaggeratedly shrugged her shoulders and hugged her arms, “It gave me goosebumps!”

Li Ke and Shuang’er both laughed. The little girl seemed to be very used to Qin Mubai’s words, and a smile immediately bloomed on her face. “So you are Sister Yao’er’s friends, then please come in! Sister brought a few little sisters to the backyard to teach them how to read!”

“Teaching people to read?” Princess Gaoyang blinked her eyes in shock. “Isn’t Yao’er blind? How can she teach people to read?”

“Nonsense! Sister Yao’er is not blind!” The little girl was instantly enraged as she pointed at Princess Gaoyang and shouted angrily.

‘”You!” Princess Gao Yang’s temper instantly relaxed. “Well, she’s not blind. I was wrong, okay? Little sister, don’t be angry. Come to us to see big sister Yao’er!”

“Oh, then you guys come!” A group of little girls ran into the courtyard.

“I’m also curious. How can a blind woman teach people how to read and write?” Li Ke shook his head and smiled, “Let’s go, Mubai. Let’s see this mysterious disciple you took in!”

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[The next chapter will be released on time at 20 o’clock. Recent days have been busier, the update is not so punctual, please forgive me! ]