That night, Qin Mubai did not go back to his mansion, but slept soundly in his parents' old house. As Qin Shubao said, from the end of the New Year to the end of the year, he has not had to rest for a few days. Now that I have taken off my burden and relaxed, my whole body feels relaxed.
In the early morning, Qin Mubai and his father practiced martial arts for a while in the backyard. The father and son were sweating profusely in the cold weather. Qin Shubao's physical condition has indeed improved greatly, and he is almost no different from ordinary people. Fighting immediately, Qin Mubai was still far from his opponent, only his archery skills could match him. After not seeing each other for several months, Qin Shubao seems to have been completely transformed. Now his face is red and full of energy, and even the gray hair at the beginning has lost a lot. He is really showing signs of rejuvenating. His peak martial arts skills have been restored to at least 70% to 80%.
Qin Mubai was secretly happy: everything fell into place, great! The emperor intended to support the Qin family, and his father returned to his former glory. Although I am very popular now, in terms of fame and qualifications, I am still far less influential than my father. If my father can serve as an official again, it will definitely make people sit up and take notice. When the time comes, father and son will fight together, and my two eldest brothers may also be able to get some promotions. The Qin family is rising, and its past glory is just around the corner!
During breakfast, Qin Mubai finally met Miss Yao'er. When she heard that Qin Mubai was back, she was so happy that she didn't sleep all night, so she looked a little haggard. It's a pity that she just came back from the No. 1 Wine in the World in the middle of the night, so she didn't dare to bother Qin Mubai in his room. I was waiting for him early in the morning. I didn't care about the crowd around me and bowed to him head-on: "You Yao'er, please meet your mentor!"
"Get up quickly. Yao'er, how many times have I told you, don't do this kind of courtesy to me in the future, just let us be equals." Qin Mubai hurriedly helped her up and said with a smile, "How about it? Are you still used to living in my house?”
"Get used to it. Duke Yi and his wife treat us like family. Yao'er and these little girls really feel like they have returned to their own home. Unexpectedly, the mighty God of War of the Tang Dynasty is so approachable, just like his own family The old man is just as amiable," Yao'er said.
Qin Shubao laughed loudly: "I have always liked children, and I also like women like you who are well-educated, sensible, kind, filial and kind. If you are willing, why not make me your adoptive father! Anyway, I already have a daughter, so I don't have to worry anymore. Add one more. When this man is old, he wants to have children, especially the more daughters, the better. This son has nothing to support. Look at Mu Bai, who is busy outside all year round and doesn't even look at home. He is still a daughter. "Xiao Xun."
Hearing this, Yao'er was flattered and didn't know what to do for a moment. On the other hand, Qin Shuang'er on the side clapped her hands happily: "Wow, wow! I have a sister, haha! Sister Yao'er, why are you still dumbfounded? Come and meet your adoptive father!"
"The daughter of the people comes from a humble background and has been reduced to a place of the highest rank in the pear garden. She is also a disabled and incompetent person. How dare she rise to the heights of Duke Yi?" Yao'er murmured.
"Haha, I just like your honesty and kindness." Qin Shubao waved his hand, "Bring in the chairs and serve the tea!"
The servant quickly fetched two grand master's chairs. Qin Shubao and his wife sat down, then got two cups of tea for Yao'er to serve.
"Is this... is this really okay?" Yao'er was still hesitant, as if he was dreaming.
"It doesn't matter." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "Yao'er, just ask my father to be your adoptive father!"
"So... so Yao'er is so bold and shy!" After saying that, Yao'er knelt down to Qin Shubao and his wife, kowtowed respectfully and offered tea.
Qin Shubao laughed cheerfully: "Okay, okay. I didn't expect that I, over fifty, would have such a good daughter who is gentle, kind, and filial! Yao'er, my father will give you a great name, how about I call you 'Qin Xue'er'? Father, I will give you a good name." But seriously, from now on your name will enter my Qin family’s family tree, just like my Qin Qiong’s biological daughter Shuang’er.”
"Thank you, Father!" Yao'er thanked him excitedly, with tears already welling up in his eyes, and murmured, "After the tragedy of the family a few years ago, Yao'er has no relatives in this world. Unexpectedly... there will be another one today. My parents, my family, my brother and my sister... I’m really happy!”
After saying that, Yao'er burst into tears. Mrs. Liu and Shuang'er came forward to comfort her together, and within a few words they both burst into laughter and tears of joy.
Qin Mubai finally figured out that his father really liked Yao'er, a kind and wise girl, and Yao'er got along very well with her family. In fact, who wouldn't like a woman like Yao'er? With her, even a naughty and naughty person like Princess Gaoyang can calm down and feel relaxed and warm.
After breakfast, Qin Shuang'er and Yao'er went to teach the little girls how to read and read. Qin Shubao also participated with great interest, and the three teachers taught these little girls together.
Qin Mubai had nothing to do around him, just like an idler. So he went out to wander around and headed towards Wu Mei's mother's house.
But some days were not so leisurely. Qin Mubai strolled leisurely on the streets, looking at the people passing by and the various buildings lined up in rows, and felt quite comfortable.
Wu Mei's mother's house is not far from the Qin family, just behind the partition wall of Prince Li Ke's palace. When passing by the palace, Yuwen Hongtai, who was on guard there, laughed and came up to him: "General, why did you come here!"
"Keep your voice down, who said I came to the palace?" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "Why, is Princess Gaoyang causing trouble in the palace?"
"No." Yuwen Hongtai laughed loudly, then hurriedly covered his mouth and whispered, "The princess got up early in the morning. I'm afraid she hasn't dressed up yet, so she shouted that she wanted to send someone to your house to find her. I want you to come over and accompany her. My dear, this little girl is really hard to take care of! She doesn’t like anyone, so she just looks at you like a bastard."
"What nonsense, you are the bastard mung bean!" Qin Mubai punched him in the chest and warned, "Don't tell her I've been here, remember."
"I understand, general, don't worry." Yuwen Hongtai laughed honestly.
Qin Mubai cut his hands behind his back and walked to Wu Mansion in a swaggering manner. Yuwen Hongtai watched from a distance and couldn't help but chuckle: "Merry! What a romantic! He has taken all the good girls in the world!"
The Wu family is now a pure business and travel home, so all the previous plaques of the Duke of the State were removed, leaving only the name "Martial House" on the plaque. The courtyard has also been renovated. A business traveler's home can't use a portal on the scale of a government official, so the changes are not small.
Qin Mubai smiled indifferently, thinking that Mei Niang was a practical person and didn't care about these false claims. It is really pointless to bluff for someone who carries the title of Duke of the Kingdom but has no strength to match it. It would be better to show his identity as a businessman honestly.
Qin Mubai quite admires this trait of Wu Meiniang - it's true.
When he entered Wu's house, all the servants and maids at home recognized him. They hurriedly came to greet him and quickly passed the news inside. Qin Mubai was not in a hurry and walked slowly inside, admiring the greatly improved Wu Mansion.
In just one year, Wu Meiniang, who had made a lot of money, completely changed the appearance of the already declining government. The old old bracket-shaped tile-roofed house has been demolished and replaced by a magnificent three-story building. Even the connecting tile-roofed houses where the servants live are more beautiful than the previous main house. The mansion is even more newly renovated, with many pavilions, pavilions, flower pavilions and grass gardens, rockeries, flowing water, stone carvings and strange trees are all visible to the eye.
Just looking at the decoration and luxury of this palace, it is not inferior to Li Ke’s palace!
"It seems there's nothing wrong with having money." Qin Mubai chuckled.
At this time, a man trotted up to meet her. At first glance, he saw that it was Wu Yuanshuang, Wu Meiniang's second brother. He greeted Qin Mubai warmly like a young boy, bowed and said hello, and carefully invited him to the main hall of the three-story building.
Originally, Wu Meiniang was still sleeping in because she was tired from the journey. After hearing the news, she got up lazily under Mrs. Yang's various urgings. When Qin Mubai arrived, she was still dressing up in the room. Mrs. Yang personally chatted with her for tea for a long time, and Wu Meiniang had just come out.
"Giggle, what kind of wind brought General Qin to his humble abode today? No wonder he couldn't sleep well because of the noise from the happy birds early in the morning." Wu Meiniang smiled jokingly, walked over to Qin Mubai and sat down.
Mrs. Yang shook her head and scolded with a smile: "You lazy girl, the joybirds are so noisy that you can't sleep, and you still can't wake up at midnight? You sit down and I'll arrange breakfast."
Everyone else stepped back in awe, and Wu Meiniang smiled and grabbed Qin Mubai's elbow: "To be honest, I didn't see anyone all afternoon yesterday and no news was sent at night. Where did you go to be so romantic and happy? "
"What, why are you panicking after not seeing me for half a day?" Qin Mubai smiled.
"I'm not panicking!" As he said that, Wu Meiniang pinched his arm lightly and said, "I don't know how many romantic debts you incurred. You just returned to Chang'an and you were so busy paying them back. Is that someone’s lovesickness debt?”
Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile bitterly and thought to himself: It seems that if you want to hide it, you can't. Wu Meiniang owns a wine shop. What kind of news can't be heard in that place? I’m afraid she already knew the whole affair between me and Princess Gaoyang. Forget it, just have a frank talk with her!
So Qin Mubai said: "It's true that there are romantic debts, but they are definitely not caused by me taking the initiative to flirt with women. Do you want to hear the details?"
"Say—" Wu Meiniang protracted her voice, looking like she was sharpening a knife with ill intentions, and looked at Qin Mubai with sideways eyes.
"It seems that the enemy's morale is relatively high, and the attacker is not good. I thought about it, and it's better not to say it now." Qin Mubai laughed.
"Huh, huh!" Wu Meiniang snorted coldly, "If you don't tell me, do you think I don't know? Please don't keep hiding your ear. Everyone in Chang'an knows about your romantic affair, but you want me to Doesn’t Wu Meiniang know?”
"Uh..." Qin Mubai rolled his eyes blankly a few times and laughed dryly, "It seems that I really can't hide anything from you. Then I will tell the truth."
"Listen!" Wu Meiniang curled her lips and rolled her eyes at him, and said sarcastically: "As a prodigal, I know there will be no good in following you!"