The carriages and horses entered the Xuanwu Gate and arrived at the Daming Palace, which was the Tang harem that Princess Gaoyang was most familiar with.
"Mu Bai, my heart suddenly beats so fast, I'm nervous... Can you hold my hand?" Princess Gaoyang stretched out her white and tender little hand from the carriage window.
Qin Mubai smiled slightly, stretched out his big hand to cover her hand in his palm, and said, "Going home, what are you afraid of?"
"It's not that I'm afraid, I'm just, just..." Princess Gaoyang murmured, with a blush on her face. "When I think of what happened before, I feel very guilty. I feel that I am really unfilial and sorry for my father and mother. Now I have to take the initiative to face it. They feel weird."
"Don't worry. The most tolerant people in the world are parents." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "As long as you are safe and sound, they will be satisfied. Now that you are so sensible and come back to accompany them, it is not too late for them to be happy!"
"Really?"
"certainly!"
Princess Gao Yang then let out a gentle smile and said with a smile: "Mu Bai, you are so kind! I don't know why, but when I heard you speak, I felt like I had received reassurance. As long as you are here, I have a backbone."
"Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed.
The carriage and horses first stopped at Penglai Hall, and after inquiring, they found out that Concubine Yin De was not in the hall now, but was still in Dajiao Temple. The maids were busy unloading the princess's luggage and preparing her bedroom. Qin Mubai then carried Princess Gaoyang onto the horse and said, "Let's go, the two of us can go to Dajiao to watch. There is no need to mobilize troops."
"Well! It's been a long time since I rode a horse!" Princess Gao Yang shouted excitedly, "Do you still remember the first time I rode a horse?"
"How would I know." Qin Mubai got on the horse, held the reins and protected Princess Gaoyang against his chest.
Princess Gao Yang huddled in his arms and giggled. She turned around and nibbled Qin Mubai's chin: "Idiot, you were the one who kidnapped me and sneaked out of the palace to play!"
"I abducted you? That's the opposite, it seems like you were intimidating me!"
"It's you who kidnapped me, you kidnapped me!"
The two of them rode through the harem, confident, and soon found the newly built Dajiao Temple in the harem.
The Taoist temple is not big, but it is majestic and elegant. Because it is a Taoist temple exclusively owned by the royal family, there were not many people inside. Only two Taoist nuns were seen sweeping the courtyard. The two dismounted and went in, and one of the Taoist nuns hurriedly came up to them. After Xu Li asked, he led the two of them to a secluded cabin in the backyard.
"Concubine De is right here, please do what you two do!" The Taoist nun said and left.
"Mu Bai, come in with me?" Princess Gao Yang tugged on Qin Mubai's sleeve and whispered.
Qin Mubai smiled and shook his head: "I won't go in, you can go in by yourself!"
"Why?"
"Do you want me to see you mother and daughter holding your heads and crying again?" Qin Mubai said, "It would be better to spend more time with your mother and concubine, and persuade her not to escape into Buddhism."
"Well, I understand..." Princess Gao Yang nodded gently, took a deep breath, and walked forward, "Then I'll go... Can you wait for me here?"
"Um… "
Princess Gao Yang walked to the hut and knocked on the door. Someone inside answered. She opened the door and walked in, then turned around and closed the door.
Qin Mubai let out a sigh of relief.
For some reason, Qin Mubai felt a little depressed from the moment he stepped into this Taoist temple. When he thought of the stunningly beautiful and miserable Concubine Yin De, a feeling of melancholy and pity inevitably arose in his heart.
In terms of mental ability, Qin Mubai is already in his early thirties, and Concubine Yin De is not much older than him, and is still within the gap of "female junior, holding gold bricks". But she... is not only Li Shimin's concubine, but also the mother of Princess Gaoyang.
Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled self-deprecatingly: How could I have such thoughts? Unethical! ... Concubine Yin De, her stunning beauty can make every man suffocate, her dignity and grace can make everyone obsessed, and her fate is regrettable and pitiful. If she is not the imperial concubine or Gao Yang's mother... forget it, forget it!
Probably every man will have thoughts like mine when he sees her, right
Qin Mubai waited patiently in the small courtyard for a long time. The Taoist nun politely brought him tea and snacks and asked him to sit in the small corner pavilion to rest. About an hour later, the door of the hut slowly opened, and Princess Gaoyang walked out with tears in her eyes and red circles.
"Mubai..." Princess Gao Yang walked to Qin Mubai, lowered her head and curled her lips, looking sad and sad, and choked, "You should go back today, I want to stay here with my mother and concubine."
"Well..." Qin Mubai held her hand, patted it gently, nodded and said, "Empress De Fei, are you okay?"
"Okay, okay, just..."
"Just what?"
"That's right, she wants to become a monk and escape into Buddhism." Princess Gaoyang said, tears falling down one after another, "She said that she has seen through the world and has nothing to care about, leaving this residual body with nothing else to do. Please, I just want to pray to God in front of the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha to bless me and bless you..."
"You still protect me?" Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment.
"Yeah..." Princess Gaoyang nodded, wiping her tears and Hua'er said sadly, "The mother-in-law said that she loves you as much as she loves me. She will pray for you and hope that you will be safe all your life. You are safe, I That's fine... She said, I'm lucky because I met you."
After hearing this sentence, Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel a slight pain in his heart.
Gao Yang is lucky because he met me; does that imply that she is unlucky because she met Li Shimin
Concubine Yin De, one of the emperor's four concubines, was second only to the late empress' eldest grandson. In the eyes of the world, she was extremely noble and could only be looked up to. But who can know how much sorrow and sorrow the Concubine Yin De, who lives in a wealthy family in the palace, feels in her heart? From the day her father, brother and family were killed by Li Shimin, she may have never been truly happy even for one day! …
"Why don't you speak?" Princess Gao Yang shook Qin Mubai's hand and asked with a sullen face.
"It's nothing." Qin Mubai smiled reluctantly and said, "You have to persuade your mother and concubine to be more open-minded and not to escape into Buddhism. What will you do if she becomes a monk?"
"Yes, that's what I said... But the mother-in-law said, she is relieved that I have you. A married daughter is like splashed water. She will eventually return to her husband's family. She cannot always be in love with her parents. . Ugh... Mu Bai, I suddenly feel like I'm such a bastard. I was too sensible before and never felt sorry for my father and mother!" Princess Gaoyang started to cry.
"Okay, don't cry." Qin Mubai took a deep breath and said, "Let me go see your mother and concubine!"
"Can you persuade her?"
"Try it!"
"Okay, go quickly! I'll wait for you outside!"
Qin Mubai walked to the small house and knocked on the door.
"Is it Ling'er? Come in!" Concubine Yin De's voice came from inside, calm, soothing, with a hint of love and serenity. As soon as people hear this voice, they seem to be able to see her beautiful face smiling.
"It's Wei Chen, Qin Mubai." Qin Mubai said, not in a hurry to open the door and enter.
There was silence for a moment, and then a voice came: "It's you... Is something wrong?"
"Wei Chen has something to say and wants to talk to Concubine De," Qin Mubai said.
There was another moment of silence, and it lasted for a long time.
"It's not necessary!" Concubine Yin De's voice was still as calm as water, and she said indifferently, "It's not suitable for you to stay in the pure land of Dao Sect for a long time. You'd better leave quickly!"
Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment. Even though he knew that Concubine Yin De couldn't see her, he nodded unconsciously and said, "In that case, please take care of yourself, Wei Chen, I'm leaving!"
"Being kind to Ling'er is enough for me!"
Qin Mubai was about to leave when he heard these eight words and couldn't help but hesitate. He shook his head and left.
Why doesn't she want to see me
Why? …
Returning to the Xiaojiao Pavilion, Princess Gao Yang asked eagerly: "How was it? Why didn't you even enter the door?"
"Your mother-in-law doesn't want to see me."
"Why?"
"I'm also asking myself this question, why?" Qin Mubai shook his head blankly and smiled bitterly, "Forget it, let nature take its course! Maybe, we really shouldn't force your mother. I remember someone once told me It is said that if you really like someone and love someone, you don’t really have to keep him or her as your own, but you really want him to live well, that’s enough.”
"What...what do you mean?" Princess Gao Yang said with her big eyes flashing, "It means that if my mother and concubine can live a better life by escaping into Buddhism, I should be satisfied, right?"
"That's probably it!" Qin Mubai forced a smile, patted Princess Gaoyang's shoulders, and said, "Ling'er, if escaping into Buddhism is another kind of relief for your mother and concubine, it's better. Let her hang herself."
Princess Gao Yang looked at Qin Mubai dreamingly, her little face trembled slightly, her eye circles were red, and her eyes were filled with tears. Biting her lip, she nodded. The tears finally couldn't be held back anymore and rolled down like broken beads.
"Don't cry." Qin Mubai reached out to wipe the tears on her face, smiled hard, and said, "If you want your mother and concubine to live a peaceful and happy life in the second half of her life, then work hard to be happy!"
"Well, I will work hard!" Princess Gaoyang nodded heavily, "I will work hard and love you fiercely! Love our future home! I want to be a happy wife, a happy mother, and a happy mother. daughter!"
…
Qin Mubai finally left Dajiaoguan.
Riding on the horse and walking slowly, he kept thinking about that question -
Concubine Yin De, why don’t you see me
Is it unwillingness, intolerance, admiration or daring? …
Unknowingly, a song that he had listened to in the 21st century appeared in Qin Mubai's mind - "The sound of prosperity escapes into the empty door, disturbing the world. The dream is cold, and there are many love debts in my life... Allow me Wait a little longer, history will turn around, and the wine will be mellow, waiting for you to play a guzheng..."
If the Yin concubine enters the empty door... who will be destroyed? !
…
Qin Mubai was a little distracted as he rode his horse slowly towards home. When I passed the door of my house, I didn't find that the door of my house was open, and there was someone standing in front of the door.
"Mubai!" A sudden call came from his side, and Qin Mubai suddenly came back to his senses. Turning around, I saw it was Wu Meiniang.
"Meiniang, why are you here?" Qin Mubai jumped off his horse and walked to her.
Wu Meiniang's face was reddish with a hint of mellow wine smell, and she smiled charmingly: "I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Seeing Wu Meiniang's face, a certain string in Qin Mubai's heart was suddenly touched.
Wu Meiniang, her beauty is not inferior to that of Concubine Yin De, and she is younger, more beautiful and charming.
Heaven is unkind and jealous of beauty!
…
Qin Mubai suddenly spread his arms and hugged Wu Meiniang tightly into his arms.
Unexpectedly, Wu Meiniang's face instantly turned red. She looked around nervously, a little at a loss, and murmured: "What are you doing at the gate? There are so many people on the street!"
"Mei Niang, I will never let you suffer the same fate as Concubine Yin!" Qin Mubai said to himself in his heart.
"Relax your hands, are you stupid? How much did you drink?" Wu Meiniang was even more embarrassed and struggled hurriedly, "A lot of people are looking at us, we are so embarrassed!"
Qin Mubai then let go of her, looked at her blankly, and smiled.
"Silly smile!" Wu Meiniang laughed angrily and pulled him, "Come in quickly!"
"Oh!" Qin Mubai still giggled and was dragged into the house by Wu Meiniang. Two servants came forward, one leading the horse and the other closing the door.
Wu Meiniang then breathed a sigh of relief and scolded with a smile: "Deng disciple, I'm afraid you drank a lot today? Tell me, where did you hang out?"
"No." Qin Mubai chuckled, "The King of Jiangxia returned to Beijing and invited me to a banquet. Unexpectedly, he invited the emperor, so I had to drink a few more drinks to accompany him."
"Hey, Emperor Lao Taishan, have you officially made an appointment with your consort?" Wu Meiniang said with a joking smile, "How is it? What's the result?"
"What's going on? It's just an ordinary banquet." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "However, one thing has indeed been implemented. That is, I will go to Xiangzhou to take office after the year. The emperor has promised to appoint me to Xiangzhou. The state military government was promoted to the post of captain."
"So, I really have to leave..." Wu Meiniang's face instantly dimmed a bit, she sighed softly, and nodded, "A man has ambitions in all directions, and I will not keep you. But... I really don't want to be far away from you. Across the world.”
"Meiniang." Qin Mubai took her hand, put it to his mouth, kissed her gently, and said, "Even if we are a thousand miles apart, it is not the distance between our hearts."
Wu Meiniang's heart trembled, she looked at Qin Mubai a little dreamily, she nodded seriously with a happy face but also a bit of melancholy, then stood on tiptoes, closed her eyes and put on her red lips.
Qin Mubai took her into his arms and kissed her.
The servants in the mansion hurriedly avoided and disappeared without a trace.
They both drank some wine and forgot their feelings for a moment. They kissed each other for a long time in the courtyard, until the sky turned dark and the cold suddenly started to set in.
"Mu Bai, let's get married!" Wu Meiniang suddenly said.
Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, stared at Wu Meiniang, and nodded: "In my heart, you have already been my wife."
Wu Meiniang bit her lips to avoid Qin Mubai's eyes, and nodded gently: "I understand, I shouldn't say this rashly and embarrass you."
"I'm sorry, Mei Niang..." Qin Mubai sighed softly, "I know it's unfair to you, and I am even willing to accept your hatred. But... Princess Gaoyang needs me, and I can't bear to let it go!"
"Your passion is as obvious and prominent as your heavy affection." Wu Meiniang sighed softly, then smiled slightly, "You behaved very strangely today. Is it because Princess Gaoyang affected your state of mind? You have always been very She is calm and steady, but today she behaves like an infatuated man and a resentful woman.”
Qin Mubai smiled mockingly and said, "Meiniang, do you hate me?"
"Hate." Wu Meiniang said without thinking, "I hate why I met you. Without you, I would not feel such suffering. Do you know that loving someone, especially loving someone deeply, is actually very painful. "
"I know..." Qin Mubai sighed helplessly, "Sorry, Mei Niang..."
"No need to apologize." Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly, stretched out a pair of cold snow-white catkins to hold Qin Mubai's face, looked at him carefully, looked directly into his eyes sincerely, and said, "If there is no such thing The torture will make me worse than death. People are so mean, you know?"
Qin Mubai grinned and kissed Wu Meiniang's hot red lips.
…
After a long time, it was getting late, and it was hard to see anyone around.
"I'm going back." Wu Meiniang broke away from Qin Mubai's arms and said with a sweet smile, "I came today to tell you about going to the East Palace for a banquet."
"Can't we just leave?" Qin Mubai said with a silly smile, a bit pretending to be stupid and a bit shameless.
"Don't come here." Wu Meiniang scolded with a smile, "I'm telling you something serious! Today is the birthday of the Crown Princess, but the Crown Prince did not invite many people to the banquet, not even the royal family. Apart from me, there are only a few people from the Crown Princess's natal family. There was nothing much to say at the banquet, but after the banquet, the princess specially invited me to serve tea in the side hall. "
"So, you have received some special treatment." Qin Mubai smiled.
"Does that need to be said? Originally, for the prince of a country to invite me, a businesswoman, to a banquet, it was an extraordinary favor." Wu Meiniang said, "Actually, the princess didn't say anything to me, she just chatted with me casually. , to show her kindness to me. From what she said, she meant to win over you, but she kept asking me about your relationship with King Wu. "
"Then what did you say?" Qin Mubai asked.
"Haha, what can I say?" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "I just said one word and she was able to get rid of her. A bitch concubine has never dared to inquire about the important affairs of her husband's family."
"Smart." Qin Mubai chuckled, "When you are hanging out in Chang'an, you will inevitably encounter many people on the official road. Regarding Dong Palace, I tell you a principle: don't offend, don't flatter."
"Okay. I will do whatever you say." Wu Meiniang nodded with a smile and said, "When you go to Xiangzhou, remember to have a lot of thoughts. If you see a suitable store that can be purchased and opened, write a letter. Come to Chang'an and tell me. I will go to Xiangzhou and open a 'Qin Xian Pavilion' branch there."
"That must be the case!" Qin Mubai laughed loudly, suddenly pulled Wu Meiniang into his arms, hugged her tightly, and whispered in her ear, "Meiniang, I really love you to death!"
"Come on, let go." Wu Mei Niang giggled, "If I don't go back, my mother will scold me. I'm not married yet, is it possible that I'm still staying up all night?"
"What does it mean to stay out at night? Didn't you say that my home is your home?" Qin Mubai smirked and refused to let go.
"Bad guy, no!" Wu Meiniang giggled, "Bad man, a slut, trying to do bad things!"
"What are you thinking about? Are you thinking about it too?" Qin Mubai chuckled.
"Fuck you!" Wu Meiniang shyly turned away and ran towards the door with her skirt in hand, "Why are you still standing there? Bring a horse to take me home. Is it possible that you want me to walk alone at night? go back?"
Qin Mubai chuckled, licked his lips greedily, and said to himself: Mei Niang, you are really able to seduce people. It makes people's appetite whet their appetite, but they won't allow them to take a bite... Anyway, this bite will be eaten sooner or later, so why rush it
The more you brew it, the better it will taste!