Qin Mubai lived quietly at home.
Three days passed without leaving the house. He practiced martial arts and played chess with his father at home every day, chatted with his mother and sister, and enjoyed family happiness.
Since the last gathering with Li Ke and Princess Gao Yang at Yao'er's house, Qin Shuang'er has been running to Li Chenju from time to time, and has also received Qin Shubao's permission and support. There, she helped Yao'er take care of the young orphan girls and taught them how to play music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and beauties, which made Yao'er, a blind girl's life easier and more interesting.
Of course, another purpose of Qin Shuang'er going there was to have a chance to meet Li Ke. As promised, Li Ke sent some soldiers from the palace to protect him secretly. Every once in a while, he himself would go to Lichen Residence, not only to greet Yao'er and the orphans, but also to meet Qin Shuang'er.
On the fourth day, Qin Mubai felt a little bored at home. In addition, the weather was very good today. The scorching sun had hidden behind the clouds and the cool breeze was blowing. It looked like autumn was coming. It was a good time to go out.
So Qin Mubai took his sister out to play together. The destination, of course, is to live away from the dust.
The brother and sister did not set up the carriage, but rode Qin Mubai's Huoyun horse together. The fast horse quickly arrived at the remote outskirts of Qujiangfang and knocked on Yao'er's door.
When he arrived, Qin Mubai noticed that there were several small houses built not far from here, which looked like temporary residences for woodcutter and fishermen. When the Qin Mubai brothers and sisters came on horseback, it was obvious that someone was watching closely.
Needless to say, these people are the guards arranged by Li Ke here, and they are well hidden. Qin Mubai knew all the soldiers in Prince Wu's palace, and Shuang'er was a regular visitor, so they didn't come out.
Two little girls of six or seven years old came to greet her. They happily received Qin Shuang'er, pulled her from side to side and walked into the house, but ignored Qin Mubai, a rare guest. Because it was still early, the No. 1 Liquor in the World hadn't opened yet, so Yao'er happened to be at home. Naturally, they were extremely happy to receive the Qin brothers and sisters, and they quickly bought refreshments and entertained them warmly.
After chatting for a while, Qin Mubai asked Yao'er, "Yao'er, have any strangers been here in the past few days?"
"No!" Yao'er shook his head, "Although I am often away from home during the day, there is never a shortage of people at home. If a stranger comes, I will definitely know it."
"Oh, it's okay." Qin Mubai thought. It seems that Pang Fei hasn't been here yet, which means everything in the palace is stable. It is not surprising that since Li Shimin intended to cool down the situation, he would not make any big moves at such a sensitive moment. Probably, he will also give Princess Gaoyang some time to adjust her mood. Only when the storm gradually subsides will the wedding be put back on the agenda.
In fact, the reason why Qin Mubai deliberately left such a hand before leaving was simply to worry that Princess Gaoyang would lose her temper and cause chaos. Now everything seems to be fine and fine.
In the morning, Qin Mubai spent time as an audience in Lichen Residence, admiring Yao'er and Shuang'er as they taught these orphan girls how to read, write, play chess, calligraphy, and calligraphy. At noon, Qin Shuang'er felt itchy and insisted on cooking in person, but Qin Mubai held her back and only allowed her to help Yao'er wash and chop vegetables - if she was allowed to show off her amazing cooking skills, I still don’t know how much I want to poison these “vulnerable” little girls in front of me. So Yao'er started cooking. She was a blind girl, but she was very clever and relied on her hands to make a delicious and sumptuous meal.
Qin Shuang'er cheered loudly and shouted that she wanted to learn from her teacher, which really made everyone laugh.
After staying here for a long time, Qin Mubai felt that he was completely relaxed. These women in Lichen Residence are not related by blood to each other, but they are closer than relatives. Love each other, help each other and respect each other. The atmosphere in the whole big family is warm and peaceful. Compared to the palace where the clouds are treacherous, dangerous and impersonal, and even family affection has become a little indifferent, this place is indeed a paradise-like existence.
Everyone here is like an angel. Yao'er is undoubtedly the core of this group of angels. Although her eyes are blind, her mind is clearer and clearer than anyone else. Although she goes to and from the romantic scene, she is as spotless as a clear lotus.
Qin Mubai often thought that the only good thing I had done in Datang for so long was that I unintentionally helped Yao'er that day.
It's true that the flowers planted intentionally fail to bloom, but the willows planted unintentionally create shade.
I try hard to do good things, but I just can’t do them well. This is a metaphor for being my general with peace of mind and managing my prosperity step by step. I didn't think about provoking anyone or doing anything bad, but endless troubles came to provoke me, making me involuntarily have to fight back, have to deepen the city, and even become sinister and vicious. I don’t know when I will really turn into a demon and become a real evildoer.
However, he unintentionally helped Yao'er with a little effort, and finally created a paradise and a group of angels in this world.
Things in the world are really wonderful.
In the afternoon, it is the regular rest time. As usual, it was time for Yao'er to go to the No. 1 Wine Shop in the World, and the wine shop also sent a carriage to pick her up. The driver who picked up Yao'er was the waiter in the shop. Qin Mubai recognized him after meeting him several times. Yao'er said that his mentor was here today and wanted to rest for a day. Without saying a word, the waiter Le Dian Dian promised to convey the message to the shopkeeper. He also deliberately came up to Qin Mubai and expressed his sincerity to Qin Mubai for a while.
After he finished speaking, Qin Mubai asked: "Second brother, has your boss come back?"
"Master Qin is asking about... which owner?" The waiter was a little confused for a moment.
"How many owners does the world's best wine have?" Qin Mubai asked.
"Uh... Wu Dong's family, Zheng Dong's family. Two!" The waiter raised his finger and said in a daze.
"Then they are the ones I'm asking about. Wu Meiniang of Wu Dong's family, and Zheng Anshun of Zheng Dong's family." Qin Mubai said with a pun.
"Oh, I understand. Back to Mr. Qin, Wu Dong's family is still in their hometown in Bingzhou and has not returned to Chang'an. Zheng Dong's family has not visited the restaurant for some reason in the past few days. However, in the past two days, the other two Wu Dong's family have He invited him back alive and well. "The waiter said, "The reason for this is not clear to me as a servant."
After listening, Qin Mubai thought to himself: It seems that Yin Yang and the others have dealt with the Wu Yuanqing brothers, otherwise they would not have taken the initiative to invite Zheng Anshun back. These two brothers were really a bit mean. They opened a dyeing room when they were given some color, but they didn't paint the house and lay the tiles for three days. Need to clean up.
"Second Brother, remember this. There is only one Wu Dong family who has the best wine in the world. Her name is Wu Meiniang." Qin Mubai said, "Go back and tell this to the two 'shopkeepers' Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang." Listen. If they don’t understand anything, come to me.”
"Yes, yes, I will remember it, remember it, and I will tell you the truth." The waiter quickly agreed. In fact, everyone in the world's best wine shop knows that although the owners of the wine shop are the Wu family and the Zheng family, Qin Mubai, who has never paid a penny, is the real "big owner" of Empress Mu. The two major signatures of the wine shop - Qin Xian's royal wine and the three fairies' exquisite pipa, which one was not brought by Qin Mubai? Besides, if it weren't for Qin Mubai, the popular Baiqi Envoy, how could the two main patrons of the wine shop, King Wu and King Wei, take care of them, and how could they have such a strong popularity
The best wine in the world is now popular in Chang'an, and it can be said to be the leader in the wine and entertainment industries. But once it leaves Qin Mubai, it is nothing.
Perhaps, the Wu brothers have finally understood this truth, so they obediently invited Zheng Anshun back, and never dared to say anything about early marriage to the Qin family again. It is easiest to subjugate the enemy without fighting. To deal with people like the Wu brothers, Qin Mubai does not want to take action personally and does not bother to take action himself.
In the afternoon, the long-lost sound of the piano sounded in Lichen's residence. Everyone seemed to be intoxicated in paradise, and time flew by unknowingly, and it was already evening.
A carriage rumbled into the courtyard, and Li Ke came.
Qin Mubai smiled and greeted him: "Your Highness, King Wu, I knew you would definitely come."
"Why do you see it?" Li Ke laughed heartily and jumped out of the carriage.
Qin Mubai pursed his lips toward the outside to signal the hidden soldiers, and said, "With so many noses sniffing for you, you must be able to smell my smell...and the smell of frost!"
"Haha!" Li Ke laughed, "I came here specifically to listen to piano music, don't misinterpret me."
After that, Li Ke stepped forward affectionately and greeted Yao'er and the little girls. He was also thoughtful and brought a large bag of delicious snacks from the palace, which made a group of little girls cheer.
The four of them sat in the backyard of Huaxi like last time, except that Princess Gaoyang was missing. However, everyone had a tacit understanding and did not mention her name. During the period, they just chatted and played music, enjoying this relaxing and comfortable time.
Yao'er insisted on letting them have dinner before leaving, so Qin Mubai and Li Ke did not refuse. They left Shuang'er to help in the kitchen, and the two took a walk to the flower stream.
"I didn't expect that things would become such a big deal." Li Ke said suddenly.
Qin Mubai naturally knew that he was referring to Princess Gaoyang. He curled his lips and shook his head helplessly: "I didn't expect it either."
"After all, Gao Yang has been spoiled since he was a child and has too strong a temper." Li Ke said, "My father has so many daughters, and she has so many royal sisters. Which marriage is not the final decision of my father? She refused to comply, alas..."
Qin Mubai was silent for a moment and said: "Actually, I understand Princess Gaoyang's mood. Although she has a bit of a temper, she has always been a straightforward person who dares to love and hate. She didn't like Fang Yiai, so she would rather die than Marry, it’s just that simple.”
"On the other hand, if she likes you, she will definitely have to marry you?" Li Ke asked back.
Qin Mubai was startled for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "It's best not to make such a joke."
"It's hard to say." Li Ke's expression was a little serious, not joking at all, and he said, "I still understand my girl. Although she is young, she is not ignorant of things between men and women. When she first fell in love, , often love the most passionately, you should know this. I have watched her grow up, and no man has ever treated her like you, so I think she really has a crush on you. "
Qin Mubai's face twitched involuntarily, and he thought to himself: If that's really the case, that would be such a tragedy!