Li Daozong sent three groups of people to look for Princess Gaoyang. In the end, she had no choice but to compromise. She boarded the car angrily and agreed to live back to the king's palace in Jiangxia on the condition that Qin Mubai "personally" escort her.
Qin Mubai rode a horse and accompanied her in her carriage to protect her.
Princess Gaoyang was sitting in the large carriage, feeling very depressed. She opened the car window and shouted outside: "Hey!"
"What for?" Qin Mubai smiled.
"I don't agree!" Princess Gao Yang frowned, very unhappy.
"What's wrong? Didn't we all agree just now, are you going to change your mind again?" Qin Mubai said with a smile.
"That's not what I'm talking about." Princess Gaoyang said unhappily, "Now that's good, Mei Niang wants to do business in Xiangzhou, so I can stay with you day and night. As for me, I have to return to Chang'an in a few days. This isn’t okay, it’s not fair!”
Qin Mubai smiled helplessly: "Then what can I do?"
Princess Gaoyang's eyes rolled around, and she suddenly smiled slyly: "How about we get married in Xiangzhou? Then I can stay in Xiangzhou and not go back to Chang'an! Anyway, the prince brother and the emperor's uncle are also there , they can witness the marriage!”
"Nonsense!" Qin Mubai scolded her angrily.
Princess Gaoyang cried sadly: "This won't work, that won't work either, what should I do? I'm so far away from you, and you have Mei Niang to accompany you, so you won't miss me anymore. Maybe you will forget me in a few days. And, and..."
"What else?" Qin Mubai asked with a smile.
"And..." Princess Gao Yang's face suddenly turned red and she murmured, "You two are together day and night, a man and a woman alone... I'm not worried!"
"Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed, "Are you afraid that she will get the moon first when she is near the water, right?"
"Humph, you are so stinky!" Princess Gao Yang said straightforwardly, "She has already told me that if she can't get through in one day, you can't even touch her! Humph, me too!"
"Oh, it turns out you two had already discussed it." Qin Mubai laughed harder and harder.
"Don't laugh, you bad guy!" Princess Gao Yang realized that she had lost her words, so she angrily threw down the curtains and sat in the carriage to sulk.
Qin Mubai thought for a while, then leaned towards the car window and said, "Ling'er, I will never forget you no matter what, why can't you trust me so much?"
Princess Gaoyang was secretly happy, but her mouth was not soft, and she said bitterly: "It's hard to say! Men are all playboys and villains! Therefore, I will never leave you for a moment."
"If you can see it, it doesn't belong to you. Don't you understand this truth?" Qin Mubai said, "The two of us have gone through so many twists and turns to be together. If I don't cherish it, wouldn't it be wrong? Not as good as a beast? How could I, Qin Mubai, fail you in this life?"
Princess Gaoyang was stunned for a moment, recalling the twists and turns the two had experienced, she couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart. She raised the car window again, looked at Qin Mubai with her beautiful eyes affectionately, and said softly: "Fool, I believe you. I just don't want to leave!... Chang'an and Xiangzhou are thousands of miles apart, but it's hard to see each other. It’s so difficult. How about you think of a way to transfer me back to Chang’an? By the way, I’m not as selfish as you think.”
"I never thought you were selfish." Qin Mubai said, "It's just that we should consider this matter in the long term! King Wu and I have only been here for half a year, and it's too early to talk about transfers at this time. Since you are here this time Well, then stay longer. Anyway, the King of Jiangxia is an idle prince, so no one is urging him to go back too early. You can stay with him longer!"
"Okay!" Princess Gao Yang nodded happily and said with a smile, "I have been talking for a long time, so this is the most pleasant sentence."
Qin Mubai sent Princess Gao Yang to the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion. As soon as she entered the door, Li You greeted her first, saying with a cheerful face: "Mubai, Ling'er, you are back - Ling'er, look, who is here?"
Princess Gaoyang looked into the main hall and jumped up with joy: "Uncle!"
At this time, a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties walked out of the hall and laughed from a distance: "Gao Yang, uncle really misses you!"
Qin Mubai glanced at him. He was a man with an upright appearance. He had the demeanor of a high official. His three slender flying whiskers added to his elegance. He was neither tall nor short. He was wearing a round-neck blue tunic shirt, which made him look quite handsome. To be free and capable.
"This is Gao Yang and Li You's biological uncle, Yin Hongzhi, brother of Concubine Yin De, right? I've heard of his name a long time ago, but I just saw him today." Qin Mubai thought to himself.
Princess Gao Yang had already rushed over and threw herself into Yin Hongzhi's arms, shouting and jumping excitedly: "Uncle, why are you here in Xiangzhou too? Long time no see, I miss you! How are you, aunt?" "
"Okay, okay, everything is fine at home." Yin Hongzhi also seemed quite happy and said cheerfully, "It's just that you haven't been to Bingzhou for more than a year, and we all miss you! When your brother came to Xiangzhou, I I was on business in a city under the rule of Dengzhou. When I heard that you had arrived in Xiangzhou, I immediately handed over the official duties at hand and hurriedly came to see you."
"I'm sorry, uncle!" Princess Gao Yang smiled sheepishly, "I didn't even come to see you, but I asked you to come see me."
"I can't blame you. As the saying goes, a married daughter is like water thrown out. You are here with your husband, how can you still think about your uncle?" Yin Hongzhi said with a joking smile, and then looked at Qin Mu. Bai nodded his head repeatedly and said, "Isn't this the famous Master Qin, Mubai Qin?"
"Hey, uncle, do you recognize him? Have you seen him?" Princess Gao Yang asked curiously.
"I've never seen her before." Yin Hongzhi said with a smile, "But besides Qin Mubai, who else can be such a handsome and talented young gentleman who can accompany Princess Gaoyang?"
"Mr. Yin has really good eyesight." Qin Mubai smiled and stepped forward and cupped his hands, "This junior is Qin Mubai."
"How dare you, how dare you!" Yin Hongzhi hurriedly returned the favor, "Young Master Qin was born in a general family and has outstanding merits. He is a young hero who is famous all over the world. It is a great comfort for me to see you today."
"No way, Mr. Yin is overly praised." Qin Mubai replied politely.
Princess Gao Yang was unhappy after hearing this and shouted: "Oh, uncle, Mu Bai! What are you talking about? We are all a family, do you need to be polite? Brother, you have arranged it for uncle. Where to live? If not, leave it to Mu Bai, he is the landlord of Xiangyang, don't be polite to him. "
"I don't need you to worry about it. I have already arranged such small things for my brother." Li You said with a smile, "Mu Bai, uncle came from afar, have you ever had time to accompany us two to have a drink at the humble residence?"
"Okay, I got what I asked for." Qin Mubai readily agreed.
"I want to go too!" Princess Gao Yang suddenly shouted happily.
"Ling'er, it's getting late, so don't go. Just stay in the cabin. How about we come back to you tomorrow to play together?" Li You lifted Princess Gaoyang's face and said, "Don't embarrass Uncle Wang Huang of Jiangxia! "
"Hmph... Okay!" Princess Gao Yang had no choice but to agree in frustration.
At this time, Li Daozong also walked out of the main hall and said with a smile: "The family is having a great time chatting. I wonder if I have disturbed you?"
"Uncle Huang is too polite." Li You said, "Ling'er is back, and I have to trouble Uncle Huang to take more control of her. Let's leave now and not disturb Uncle Huang's purity."
"Why bother leaving in a hurry? A banquet is being prepared in the mansion. If you two stay, the guest rooms here will be well tidied up." Li Daozong said.
"Thank you for your kindness, uncle. My nephew has already arranged a place to stay, so I don't need to worry about it. I'll leave soon!" Li You insisted on leaving, but Li Daozong didn't force him to stay. He looked at them thoughtfully and said He nodded and said, "That's fine. If you have free time, you might as well come and sit in my house."
"Okay." Li You nodded in agreement and said to Qin Mubai, "Mubai, let's go together?"
"That's fine." Qin Mubai bid farewell to Li Daozong and accompanied Li You and Yin Hongzhi out of the cabin.
Li Daozong looked at the background of the three people leaving, frowned slightly, and fell into deep thought. Princess Gaoyang stood aside unhappy, muttering: "Uncle Emperor, can't you let me go to accompany my uncle and brother?"
"Did I just say I wouldn't let you go?" Li Daozong said, "It's obviously your brother who won't let you go."
"Uh..." Princess Gao Yang was stunned, "How about I go now?"
"Forget it! He doesn't let you go, so of course he has his reasons." Li Daozong patted her shoulder kindly, "Let's go, let's have dinner with the emperor."
"Humph, we must be talking about some 'confidential matters' again!" Princess Gaoyang said angrily, "Why are all men the same no matter what kind of men they are? When we talk about serious matters, they have to leave us alone?"
"Don't make blind guesses." Li Daozong said calmly, "What 'business' or 'big things' can the three of them have to talk about? Maybe they just want to have fun while drinking flower wine."
"Bah, bah, bah! Uncle Emperor, you are old and disrespectful! Mu Bai is not that kind of person!" Princess Gaoyang shouted hurriedly.
Li Daozong chuckled: "Then you mean, your brother and uncle are just that kind of people?"
"Hmph, I won't tell you anymore, you're teasing me again! I'm going to eat!"
Qin Mubai and Li You came out of the cabin and said to them: "Since you two have come to Xiangyang, please allow me to serve as host. Please go to Xiangyang's Fengya wine shop for a few drinks, and let me play host to you." friendship."
Li You smiled and said: "Mubai, uncle is an easy-going man, you don't have to be so polite. The humble house has already prepared a banquet, so I won't bother you to spend money. All you have to do is open your mouth and belly, and accompany us to eat and drink." Just do it—please!”
"Yes, Mu Bai." Yin Hongzhi also smiled affectionately, "Although Ling'er hasn't married yet, it will only be a matter of time. In this way, we are a family. If a family does not speak the same language, there is no need to You're welcome. A banquet has been prepared at You'er's place, so just come with us."
"That's fine." Qin Mubai said with a hearty smile, "Then you're welcome! You two, please!"
Li You and his two men arrived in a car, Qin Mubai rode a horse, and the group headed towards the west of the city. When Li You arrived in Xiangyang, he neither stayed at Xingyuan Guanyi nor Li Ke's place. Instead, he rented a large inn in the west of the city and lived there alone. Qin Mubai had heard some rumors that Li You had to change many different brothel girls every day, open a gambling stall in the inn, play cockfighting, and play and sing without restraint every night, so happy. Even before he arrived in Xiangzhou, he was already famous. Everyone in Xiangyang knew that Li You, the king of Qi who spent money, gambled and wasted money, was here.
When they arrived at the inn, the three of them dismounted and were greeted by two burly men, who clasped their fists and bowed to Li You.
Qin Mubai was somewhat familiar with these two people. The last time he saw Li You in the Governor's Mansion, he brought a group of women with him and these two people were with him.
Seeing Qin Mubai looking at these two people, Li You said: "Mubai, let me introduce you. These two are my confidants. This one is called Zan Junmo, and the one next to him is called Liang Mengbiao. They are both strong in martial arts and loyal. , You two can be called dead soldiers, haven’t you met General Qin soon?”
"I've met General Qin!" Zan Junmo and Liang Mengbiao clasped their fists at him.
"You're welcome." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, but he felt a little unhappy in his heart - because these two people had a "bandit spirit" between their eyebrows, and they were obviously either treacherous or evil, which could be seen at a glance. It has long been heard that Li You, in addition to being a playboy and arrogant, also prefers to associate with these "bandit" people. Keep them by your side as dead soldiers and diners, and stay with them all day long. Apart from some hunting, gambling and prostitution, I have never done anything serious. For this reason, he has been impeached and severely criticized by Li Shimin, but he remains the same.
I remember that when he was still on duty in Baiqi, Qin Mubai witnessed with his own eyes that once, Li Shimin became furious after reading a memorial. The reason was that someone wrote a letter to impeach Li You, saying that he ignored Li You when he was the governor of Qizhou. He doesn't do his job properly, and hangs out with these gangsters all day long. Eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, and hunting are considered trivial matters, and he often does things like bullying men, dominating women, and bullying good people. Li Shimin immediately recalled him to Chang'an, gave him a scolding, and finally demoted him to Lingnan. In the end, it was Concubine Yin De who came forward to intercede, and Li Shimin spared Li You. However, Li Shimin still dismissed the official positions of Chang Shi and others in his house, and replaced a large number of people to assist him. Since then, Li You has restrained himself slightly and transferred all his activities "underground", metaphorically continuing to support people like Zan Junmo and Liang Mengbiao.
In fact, if Li You had not been unkind, the relationship between Li Shimin and Concubine Yin De would not have deteriorated day by day. After Concubine Yin De came forward to seek protection for Li You, Li Shimin became increasingly indifferent to her. Because he always had Empress Changsun in his heart, Concubine Yin De directly interceded and disrupted his rules and regulations in order to protect her son. This is quite different from Queen Changsun's attitude and approach. The emotional rift between the two started precisely because of Li You.
Now, Qin Mubai felt unhappy when he saw people like Zan Junmo and Liang Mengbiao appearing next to Li You again. Originally, it was none of his business who King Qi Li You wanted to associate with. But he was Princess Gaoyang's biological brother and his future uncle... This made him feel a little hazy in his heart.
The group entered the inn, and as soon as they stepped in, Qin Mubai smelled a strong smell of alcohol mixed with powder, which was almost offensive. Qin Mubai knew that this inn was one of the more famous and respectable in Xiangyang City, but now it was like a wine pond and a forest of meat. All that came into view were drunken men and prostitutes, some were walking arm-in-arm and drinking heavily, some were drunk and snoring on the ground, and two pairs of men and women in disheveled clothes simply fell on the couch. , touching|kissing breasts**|sound|speech, so **obscene!
Seeing Qin Mubai next to him, Li You lost his temper and shouted: "What kind of person are you? Get out of here!"
Most of the people in the hall woke up, hurriedly put away their cups and dishes, tidied their clothes, and left. Many people who were drunk on the ground were also dragged away.
Li You squeezed out a dry smile on his face and said: "Mu Bai, I'm making you laugh. These people are drunk and greedy and have no sense of propriety. Don't take it to heart. Come on, let's go to the quiet place behind the house and listen to elegant music and taste the wine. Isn’t it wonderful?”
Qin Mubai was disgusted this time, but he still gave Li You enough face. He just smiled indifferently and said: "Your Highness, King Qi, please!"
The three of them walked into the inner hall. Yin Hongzhi lost no time in chattering: "You'er, if you have more time, you should restrain these people. Look, you have only been away for two days, and they are not decent! If this is the general If you go out, won't you ruin your reputation?"
"Uncle, I know." Li You gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "I will deal with them later!"
Qin Mubai shook his head secretly and sighed: The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. These uncle and nephew are singing and acting in front of me. They are obviously the same species. Concubine Yin De has such a brother and son, and Princess Gaoyang has such an uncle and brother. How sad!