Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 91

Chapter 91 Missing Gao Yang
Early in the morning, the rain in the imperial garden is still wet, the cool breeze is chirping with the morning birds, and the scorching summer morning is always the most comfortable and pleasant time of the day. The imperial garden was filled with all kinds of rare flowers, and the soil was filled with fragrant grass and greenery. Anyone who came here would feel refreshed and refreshed.

Qin Mubai brought Li Zhi and Li Mingda to play tai chi in the open space between the flower beds. The imitation abilities of the two little fellows were vastly different. Although Li Mingda was young, she was able to gather eighty percent of Taizong Emperor Fei Baishulin’s hand. It could be seen that the heavens were extraordinary. Even when he started practicing tai chi, his young and tender punch and kick were quite adorable. In contrast, Li Zhi, who was already ten years old, was a little dumber. He was stunned. Qin Mubai had taught him many times but still put on some strange and funny postures, like playing with a monkey, which made Qin Mubai and Li Mingda laugh from time to time.

The palace maids and eunuchs watched Qin Mubai and the others fight, all of them curious and amused, “What kind of martial arts is this?” Slowly and lazily, just like an eighty-year-old matriarch, moving slowly, this could also strengthen one’s body and protect oneself from enemies?

Just as Qin Mubai and the others were having fun and the atmosphere in the Imperial Garden was relaxed and comfortable, Changsun Huan suddenly rushed over.

“General Changsun, what’s the matter?” Qin Mubai stepped forward and said.

“General Qin, this is bad.” Changsun Huan looked vigilantly at the palace maids and eunuchs not far away and whispered to Qin Mubai, “I’m heading to the Immortal Palace Hall at the end of the day and found that Princess Gaoyang is not in the palace!” He asked the palace servants, but no one knew where the princess had gone. At the end of the day, the general had no choice but to alert Concubine Yin De to ask her. Concubine Yin De said that the princess had left the palace on her orders last night and went to Third Prince King Wu Ke’s place to pick up a local specialty that King Wu had specially sent to Concubine Yin De from Anzhou.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but frown. Obviously, this was Concubine Yin De helping to lie! Changsun Huan naturally did not dare to question Concubine Yin De, but he knew that the lost princess was unable to explain herself, so he specially came to tell me that he had thrown this hot hot mountain yu to me … Strange, Princess Gaoyang did not return to the harem last night, where did she go?

“General Qin, what should we do?” Seeing Qin Mubai’s thoughtful expression, Changsun Huan asked.

“His Majesty only told us to watch over the princess, but he didn’t let us do anything else.” Qin Mubai said indifferently, “Since Concubine Yin De said that Princess Gaoyang has gone to King Wu, you can bring a group of people to King Wu’s Mansion to invite the Princess back.”

“This … I’m afraid this isn’t appropriate, right?” Changsun Huan gritted his teeth dejectedly, hesitated for a moment, and said, “At the end of the sentence, I said something I shouldn’t have said. It’s very clear that Concubine Yin De is helping Princess Gaoyang to lie. There’s a good chance that Princess Gaoyang didn’t go to King Wu’s Mansion!” So where did she go? At the end of the day, he would really bring someone to King Wu’s Mansion to ask for someone, so he would have to offend people from the left and right! If the princess was there, Imperial Concubine Yin De and the princess would definitely blame General Mo for interfering. They would say that even if General Mo didn’t invite her back, they would naturally come back. If the princess wasn’t there … wouldn’t it be slaughtering through Imperial Concubine Yin De’s lies and making King Wu feel disgusted? ”

“Why are you spending so much effort?” Qin Mubai said, “You said it too. This is something you shouldn’t have said. Since you shouldn’t have said it, then you shouldn’t have thought about it.” All you need to remember is that we, Baiji, have been ordered by the Emperor to do our job. We will do everything impartially. Neither King Wu nor Imperial Concubine Yin De nor Princess Gaoyang will blame us because we are only following orders. “Stop talking nonsense and bring people to King Wu’s Mansion!”

“Alright … I will obey your orders at the end of the day.” Changsun Hua helplessly nodded and clasped his hands as he retreated.

Qin Mubai looked at his back and narrowed his eyes. This Eldest Sun Huan’s mind was clever, and he was exquisite in every aspect. However, he was a little suspicious and indecisive, afraid of wolves and tigers, and did not dare to take responsibility, nor did he do things neatly with a lot of misgivings and misgivings. If one day someone of high authority pulls him in, or I get into trouble, he will definitely betray me without hesitation, or kill me when I fall into a well.

Speaking of which, where would Princess Gaoyang go after leaving the palace overnight? Could it be that she really went to “clean up” the room? Suspended, what method would she come up with to tidy up the house? Outside the imperial palace, there weren’t many places where she could stay. First, King Wu’s Mansion, second, the Crown Prince’s Mansion and the Han Dynasty’s Mansion, and then … the Li Chen Residence!

Right, she secretly left the palace at this time and did not return overnight. She definitely did not want the people of the royal family to know, so it was very likely that she had gone to the Li Chen Residence! –But what was she doing in the Leaving Dust House? Yao’er was kind and compassionate. Duke Gaoyang was asking for help from her, so she would definitely be embarrassed to refuse … But to deal with Fang Yiai, what could Yao’er do for her?

…

Qin Mubai was puzzled, but he didn’t think about it anymore. I hope this little devil doesn’t go too far and don’t involve any innocent people in this matter.

Until noon, Changsun Huan and the whole group did not return. Qin Mubai muttered in his heart. Taking advantage of Li Zhi and Li Mingda’s nap, he returned to the barracks and mounted the Fire Cloud Horse. He rushed out of the palace and pounced on the Wu Palace.

In King Wu’s Mansion, Li Ke slept comfortably on the bed and took a nap. Two maids were fanning beside him, and they were also a little drowsy, but they didn’t see Eldest Sun Huan and the others.

Qin Mubai could only wake Li Ke up. Li Ke sleepily opened his eyes and saw that it was Qin Mubai. He couldn’t help but laugh, “What day is it today? My quiet little palace is actually so lively? Mubai, why are you here?”

After saying that, Li Ke waved his hand and signaled for both sides to retreat.

“Come, it’s very hot. Sit down and have a cup of iced Tremella Lotus Seed Soup to relieve the heat.” Li Ke was calm and unhurried.

Qin Mubai sat down and said, “Your Highness, did Changsun Huan and the others come to your mansion this morning?”

“He’s here. Isn’t he still resting at the palace barracks? Yin Yang and the others are drinking with him.” Li Ke laughed strangely.

Qin Mubai frowned slightly, “Princess Gao Yang didn’t come to your place yesterday, did she?”

Li Ke was silent for a moment and smiled strangely, “I know it’s useless to lie to you. You guessed correctly. Even I don’t know where she is now.”

“As expected” Qin Mubai gritted her teeth, “So you left Changsun Huan and the others behind and found an excuse to say that the princess had gone out. When she comes back, you’ll let her return to the palace with Changsun Huan and the others to do business?”

“That’s right. What else can I do? Do you want me to tell them that Gaoyang didn’t come to my place yesterday?” Li Ke shook his head awkwardly. “This troublesome girl, I don’t know where she is now. I secretly sent people to many places to find her, but I couldn’t find her.”

“Including the number one wine in the world and the Li Chen Residence?”

“Of course.”

Qin Mubai was confused for a moment-then where could she go?

“Actually … I’ve been wondering if Gaoyang might have gone to Fourth Brother’s place?”

“Wei Wangtai?” Qin Mubai frowned, “Why do you say that?”

“Very simple.” Li Ke said, “Gaoyang must have escaped from the palace to think of a way because he opposed the marriage with Fang Yiai.” She was powerless to fight against her father and did not dare to fight against Fang Xuanling, so she could only use Fang Yiai to operate. However, Fang Yiai had always been Fourth Brother’s best friend, and Fourth Brother was currently doted on by his father. Therefore, no matter what method Gaoyang planned to use to deal with Fang Yiai, she would first go to Old Four to find out what was going on. “First, it might be to inquire about Fang Yiai. Second, it might be to test whether Fourth will help her or support Fang Yiai.”

“That’s why! This was really possible. Princess Gao Yang was not familiar with Fang Yi Ai. If she wanted to have a full Fang Yi Ai, she had to understand him first. The best way to get to know him was to ask his acquaintances for information. King Wei was her royal brother, so he was undoubtedly the best candidate. “If Princess Gao Yang can get King Wei’s help to tidy up the house, then her chances of winning will undoubtedly be greatly increased.” Qin Mubai thought for a while, then suddenly his heart stirred and he asked in surprise, “Your Highness, how did you know about Princess Gao Yang’s marriage?”

Li Ke was slightly stunned. He lightly raised the corner of his mouth and remained silent for a moment. “I knew it a few days ago,” he said.

“What?”

“Yes.” Li Ke said indifferently, “One evening a few days ago, my father suddenly called me into the palace and announced that I would go to the Imperial Study of the Martial Palace. At that time, Fang Xuanling was also present to discuss the marriage between Fang Yiai and Princess Gaoyang.” Father Emperor said that when the warriors continued to marry, the Imperial Clan’s Eldest Princess was the main one to marry. Fang Xuanling, the meritorious minister of the Great Tang Dynasty, accepted his daughter-in-law, so he couldn’t lose his dignity. “Perhaps Father Emperor thinks that Big Brother Crown Prince is a little unscrupulous at the moment, and that sending Fourth Brother out is a little too much of a publicity to teach others a lesson, causing people to say that he has the intention to cripple him, so he asked me to be a matchmaker and marry him.”

“Then, the Emperor wants you to use this momentum to return?” Qin Mubai said.

“It should be.” Li Ke said indifferently, “After I make a public appearance like this, Father Emperor will see everyone’s reaction before deciding whether to reinstate me or give me something else to do as he pleases.”

Since he already knew, why didn’t he mention it a few days ago? No wonder he repeatedly asked me that day if I was “interested” in Princess Gaoyang. It turns out that he already knew about this marriage. At that time, my answer was very positive. I said that I would only treat Princess Gaoyang as a friend and playmate, as an ignorant child. At that time, he was probably relieved that he didn’t mention it in order not to disappoint everyone.

Thinking about this, Qin Mubai secretly sighed in his heart. These people from the royal family had grown up in the bitter political water since they were young. They were really all scheming and scheming. They were too good at hiding things. Forget it, I don’t need to ask about the past to avoid embarrassment and unhappiness.

“Since Princess Gaoyang may have gone to the Wei Palace, then why hasn’t she heard from her yet?” Qin Mubai asked tentatively, “Could it be that King Wei really agreed to help her clean up Fang Yiai? This plan is currently being implemented?”

“It can’t be?” Li Ke smiled indifferently, with a hint of contempt. “How could Fourth take such a big risk for a stepmother’s sister? As expected, not only would he not help Gaoyang, he would also betray Gaoyang as quickly as possible and divulge the matter directly to his father. Of course, he would definitely use the most grandiose excuse.”

Qin Mubai was speechless for a long time after hearing this, “If that’s the case … then it’s very likely that Princess Gao Yang is being scolded in the Emperor’s Imperial Study right now?”

‘”Since you already know, you should go to the Wei Palace to find someone now. Let me tell you, Gaoyang may have come out from me and gone to the Wei Palace to play. Then he pretends that he doesn’t know anything about the relationship and goes back to his father. Only in this way can you escape the charge of negligence.” Li Ke smiled indifferently, “I will