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Qin Mansion, Qin Mubai's room.
Princess Gao Yang was still panting, her face was red, and she was shaking with excitement. She just finished talking on the phone for a long time, and she was so vivid that even she admired her memory. How could she remember the unpleasant conversations between the King of Han and the Crown Prince so clearly, and retell them almost verbatim to Qin Mubai. .
As soon as the phone call was over, her lips were dry and her tongue was dry. Her anger and impulse could not be restrained. Seeing the situation, she almost drew a knife and rushed to the Hanwang Palace to kill someone.
But Qin Mubai's expression was very calm. He even poured a cup of hot tea for Princess Gaoyang with a smile on his face, a nonchalant smile.
"Thank you for your hard work, drink some tea."
"Uh..." Princess Gao Yang took the tea and held it in her hands. She looked at Qin Mubai with some surprise and asked in a low voice, "Mubai, aren't you angry?"
Qin Mubai smiled noncommittally and said, "As a man, if he doesn't have a few enemies and isn't jealous and envied by some people, it proves that he's not doing very well."
"You seem quite proud?" Princess Gaoyang was a little annoyed. She slammed the cup on the table and said angrily, "You heard clearly - he said that he would chop you alive and kill your whole family, except women! "
"I heard clearly, there is no need for you to yell any more." Qin Mubai stretched out his hands to hold her trembling shoulders with anger, and said with a smile, "Even if I am angry, I don't have the right to yell at you, right?"
"Uh..." Princess Gao Yang was speechless for a moment. She looked blankly into Qin Mubai's eyes and nodded. Suddenly she couldn't help but tremble slightly, and a chill came from her heart.
"Mu Bai, you... the look in your eyes just now was so scary! I've never seen it before!" Princess Gao Yang was a little frightened. She didn't understand such things as murderous aura and hostility. She only knew that the look that flashed across Qin Mubai's eyes just now made her feel fear from the bottom of her heart!
"Don't think blindly, it's okay. It's very late, do you want to take a bath? I'll ask someone to arrange it for you." Qin Mubai still smiled indifferently, almost the same as usual.
"No need. It's so cold... Can you hold me to sleep?"
"good."
The two of them got into bed with nothing but their clothes on. Princess Gaoyang nestled in his arms as usual and put her hands on his generous chest. Ever since the two of them slept together, unless Princess Gaoyang was unwell, her passion would be high every night. But today, Qin Mubai didn't say anything, and Princess Gaoyang seemed not to be able to remember the incident. The two of them had their own thoughts and were silent for a long time.
The more Princess Gao Yang thought about it, the more frightened she became, and suddenly she regretted that she had told Qin Mubai such a thing so rashly.
"Mubai... don't be impulsive, don't do stupid things!" Princess Gao Yang said worriedly, "I can see clearly now. It turns out that Uncle Qi... No, Li Yuanchang is such a person, he is simply a scumbag! He is not worthy of you. Fight with it! Especially, fight with it for your future and the fate of your family - and me! You and I can't just care about your own grudges!"
"Silly, where did you think about it? Am I the kind of person who has no brains?" Qin Mubai held her soft little hand, patted it, and said with a smile, "To be honest, I really didn't pay attention to Li Yuanchang. . To me, he is just a clown. What I think more about is the prince behind him..."
"You can't say that! It's better to offend a gentleman than a villain. I think Li Yuanchang is much more difficult to deal with than the prince. Although the prince's brother has bad personal ethics, he is not a person who takes the wrong approach. I can't do it. Something very outrageous happened. But Li Yuanchang was different. I overheard their conversation today, and I felt that he was the one who led him into evil. He was so evil at heart! Yes, dark! How dark and terrifying must a person's heart be to have those absurd and extremely evil thoughts and desires?" Princess Gao Yang scolded her like a curse.
"Don't get excited." Qin Mubai stroked her back to comfort her and said, "Regardless of what happened to the prince, Li Yuanchang is indeed a cancer. If we keep him, we don't know how much harm will happen. In fact, I have heard some things before, but I can’t tell you because you are a princess and a little girl after all.”
"Wow! Are you referring to... Li Yuanchang's involvement in the harem?" Princess Gao Yang was startled. She suddenly sat up from her bed and looked at Qin Mubai with wide eyes.
"Why are you so excited! Lie down, do you want to catch a cold on a cold day?" Qin Mubai couldn't help but pulled her into the bed again, and said, "Actually, Li Yuanchang is about the same age as me, but his reputation has been as early as At the age of fifteen or sixteen, he became famous throughout Chang'an. When I first joined Baiqi, there were many high-ranking disciples who were friends with Li Yuanchang and hung out in the same circle. In fact, I heard a lot of legends about him. He is truly a brilliant and talented man. His poems and paintings are world-famous, which is as famous as his lust for women. He seems to have only two things to do in his life, painting and playing with women. "
"Just tell me, is he having an affair with the harem?!" Princess Gaoyang asked stubbornly.
Qin Mubai frowned, remained silent, and shook his head, "I have no evidence."
"So you've heard of it?" Princess Gaoyang's eyes widened in annoyance. When she thought that she and her mother were living in the harem, the women in the harem were either the women of Emperor Wude's grandfather or his father's women. If the King of Han really got involved... Princess Gaoyang was very angry!
She crawled out of bed with a shudder and was about to jump out of bed, "I'm going to tell my father!"
"Sick!" Qin Mubai grabbed her angrily, lifted her onto the bed like a chicken and stuffed her into the quilt, scolding, "It's cold in the middle of the night, what should I do if I get cold?"
"Huh! I'm so angry! This scum, scum, bastard!" Princess Gaoyang cursed indiscriminately without caring about her image, and raised her fist mightily, "I must kill him! I must fight for Li Clean up the house!”
Qin Mubai held her tightly in his arms to prevent her from running away again, and suddenly laughed.
"Wow, you can still laugh! You're so angry with me!" Princess Gao Yang was so angry that she had nowhere to vent her anger. She struggled hard and kicked Qin Mubai.
"Okay, stop making trouble." Qin Mubai said with a smile.
"Huh!" Princess Gao Yang turned over and faced Qin Mubai with her back.
Qin Mubai felt warm in his heart. He knew that the reason why Princess Gaoyang had such a big reaction was because King Han had targeted him.
Although Ling'er is weak and young, she is very maternal. Like a protective hen, she will never allow outsiders to invade her territory and harm her family.
"You don't need to interfere in this matter. I have my own way." Qin Mubai said.
Upon hearing this, Princess Gao Yang turned around impatiently, faced him and said seriously: "Even if you want to kill him now, I won't object. But I want you to remember, don't kill him." It’s not worth fighting for the most precious thing. A bastard like him!”
"I know, Aunt Ling'er." Qin Mubai patted her back and smiled, "It's very late, go to sleep!"
"Auntie?... Humph, I'm ignoring you!" Princess Gao Yang angrily turned over again.
Qin Mubai still hugged her, looking at the roof, slightly raising the corners of his mouth to reveal a cold smile, and closed his eyes.
Qin Mubai woke up very early the next day. Seeing that Princess Gaoyang was still sleeping, he didn't wake her up. He got out of bed lightly and went to the backyard to practice martial arts and archery for a while. The house was already busy, and the servants and maids were preparing a sumptuous banquet to entertain Princess Gaoyang. The mother and sister were busy with a few maids, as if they were packing their luggage, and they were quite happy.
Qin Mubai went to ask them after cleaning up, why were they so happy
Shuang'er said: "Third brother, didn't you say you wanted to take us out for a sightseeing trip? My mother and I are preparing to get married!"
"Oh, no wonder." Qin Mubai smiled, "But just wait a couple of days!"
"Well, do you have something?" Mother and sister asked together.
"There are some small matters in the palace." Qin Mubai casually brushed it off and said to Shuang'er, "Go and wake Princess Gaoyang up. She is still sleeping soundly even though the sun is shining on her buttocks. It's time for breakfast."
"Hehe! Third brother, don't be shy!" Shuang'er covered her mouth and laughed twice, then left.
The mother shook her head and smiled, took Qin Mubai's hand and asked, "Sanlang, the princess rushed over yesterday. What's the matter?"
"What big thing can happen to her? It's just a matter of internal urgency." Qin Mubai said with a smile.
The mother laughed dumbly and whispered: "She is also a princess after all. You should be low-key and subtle in everything you do. Don't spread the word and damage the royal prestige. Do you understand?"
"I know for sure, mother, nothing will happen." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "I'm hungry, let's go have breakfast."
It was just breakfast, so Qin Mubai took Princess Gaoyang with him and said he wanted to go to the palace. Princess Gaoyang was not happy anymore and asked Qin Mubai to take her to Qinxian Pavilion to play with her. Qin Mubai did not agree and said that if he had something to do in the palace, he could go to Qinxian Pavilion anytime. Princess Gaoyang was a little worried about what happened yesterday. Although she felt a little unhappy, she didn't tell him the truth. She got on her carriage and headed towards the palace.
After entering the palace, Qin Mubai asked her to go find her mother, while he went to Baiqi to do some things. Princess Gaoyang didn't ask much, and told him with a smile that her mother-in-law had moved into the Xianju Palace again, and that her father had visited the Xianju Palace last night.
Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled bitterly. This crazy girl really didn't dare to say anything. After sending her away, he went to the Baiqi Army Camp.
When I came here again, it was not the same situation as last time. The gatekeepers greeted him from afar with awe and respect, making Qin Mubai feel as if he had returned to his own kingdom.
Qin Mubai didn't want to alarm too many people, so he only called Cheng Huaibi, who was now the most closely connected among the hundred cavalry, and they sat alone and drank some tea.
"Brother Qin is interested in sitting down and drinking tea with me today?" Cheng Huaibi was not stupid and asked with a smile, "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"Brothers are brothers, there's nothing to say." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing important. I just want to ask you about something."
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Cheng Huaibi frowned and sat down in danger. He knew in his heart that something that Qin Mubai could inquire about so cautiously was definitely no small matter.
"I want to ask you about the affairs of Han King Li Yuanchang." After Qin Mubai finished speaking, he raised his eyebrows and looked at him with interest.
Cheng Huaibi's eyes suddenly changed, but immediately returned to normal, "What are you asking about?"
Qin Mubai looked at him with a smile and said nothing. He kept staring at Cheng Huaibi until he felt a little nervous and uneasy.
Although he is now the deputy envoy of Baiqi, even the general of the Sixteenth Guards would politely clasp his fists and salute him when he saw him, but Cheng Huaibi knew his own weight too well. I remember that when I first ran for the Hundred Riders, I somehow got lucky and ended up in the same group as Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai did not forget him when he was elected as the Hundred Cavalry Envoy. He finally became the deputy envoy by relying on the reputation of his father. At that time, Changsun Huan, who was bent on opposing him, was quite powerful; Yuchi Baoyun was not something he, Cheng Huaibi, could afford to offend. In the end, Changsun Huan was kicked out of Baiqi. Yuchi Baoyun, under the guidance of his father, promptly "rectified the chaos" and left Changsun Huan's camp to join Qin Mubai, and was forced to join Baiqi. to this day.
Therefore, Cheng Huaibi has always had this "subconscious mind" in his heart: without Qin Mubai, Cheng Huaibi would not be where he is today. Although the relationship between the two is not a simple one and they are a little jealous of Qin Mubai, he has always been grateful and in awe of him.
Now Qin Mubai has a request from Cheng Huaibi... It is certainly not an ordinary thing for Qin Mubai to ask for help. Cheng Huaibi suddenly started to struggle in his heart.
Seeing Cheng Huaibi's expression, Qin Mubai understood very well. What does Baiqi do? The emperor's personal bodyguard. If there is anyone in this world who knows everything about royal affairs and the inside story of the harem, it must be Officer Baiqi.
Qin Mubai himself left the palace earlier, so he probably doesn't know what happened in the palace in the past two years. But depending on the situation, Cheng Huaibi must know!
"Brother, I won't make it difficult for you. I know Baiqi's military regulations better than anyone else." After Qin Mubai said this, he stood up and prepared to leave.
"Brother Qin!" Cheng Huaibi became anxious and stood up to stop him.
"What's wrong?" Qin Mubai smiled.
Cheng Huaibi's expression looked like he was constipated. He gritted his teeth and groaned, "This... it's really hard to say!"
"Can't you trust me?" Qin Mubai still just smiled.
"Of course not!" Cheng Huaibi looked at Qin Mubai with wide eyes, as if hesitating.
"Brother, just because you don't tell me, doesn't mean I can't figure it out." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "You should believe this?"
"Yes, of course I believe it!" Cheng Huaibi nodded affirmatively and said in confusion, "I just can't figure it out, why did you suddenly focus on... him?"
Qin Mubai took two steps with his hands cut behind his back, looked up at the Hundred Cavalry military emblem hanging on the wall - the angry unicorn, and said leisurely: "I can only tell you, I will do this for both public and private purposes."
Cheng Huaibi suddenly shuddered.
When it comes to private matters, just return it to yourself. It is no secret that there were conflicts and disputes between Qin Mubai and the King of Han; if it was Yu Gong... wouldn't it involve the East Palace
In the current environment, this is a big deal!
Qin Mubai suddenly turned around and looked at Cheng Huaibi, "Brother, are you scared?"
"No, no, no!" Cheng Huaibi hurriedly waved his hands with a wry smile, but he was trying to hide it.
Obviously, after spending so long in the palace, a fool can turn into a half-human spirit. How could Cheng Huaibi not smell the shocking murderous intent contained in Qin Mubai's move
"Actually, you don't need to tell me, I understand." Qin Mubai smiled lightly, sat down in his seat, and drank tea slowly and politely.
Cheng Huaibi was very anxious. He sat down next to Qin Mubai and almost bit his ear and whispered, "Brother Qin, you still don't know about this matter in the palace? To be honest, it's not all them. Is it our turn to get involved in royal matters?”
Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile. Cheng Huaibi was such a fool, and his words were rough and crude. What he meant was nothing more than that the emperor couldn't see a woman in the corner of his eye and would never think of it for the rest of his life, so what did it matter if his younger brother played with her twice? Not to mention the royal family, the rich and powerful often exchange concubines for fun. This is more common than exchanging hawks, dogs and horses!
"That's true, but upon closer inspection, it's not the truth." Qin Mubai said calmly.
Cheng Huaibi became anxious and frowned: "But... why do you want to dig deeper?"
Qin Mubai raised his eyebrows, "Because I will be a member of the royal family soon. I am in charge of housework. What's wrong?"
"Uh..." Cheng Huaibi was speechless for a moment and had nothing to say.
Qin Mubai patted Cheng Huaibi on the shoulder and told him to relax. Cheng Huaibi also sat back and drank tea sullenly without saying a word.
Qin Mubai looked at Cheng Huaibi and wanted to laugh. To call him stupid or dumbfounded is to say that he is wise and foolish. He was very aware of the high stakes and twists and turns in this matter, and at the same time, he had to bear the military regulations of Baiqi, so he had to be cautious. Originally, Qin Mubai didn't expect Cheng Huaibi to express his feelings about this matter. He was still eager to keep this head and continue to hang out in Baiqi. No matter how good the friendship is, there is no need to make a big mistake just because of a momentary lapse of words. wrong.
But now, Qin Mubai's goal was achieved. He had already found out from Cheng Huaibi's performance that he had confirmed the fact that the King of Han had an affair with the harem.
It seemed that nothing useful could be found here at Cheng Huaibi's place. Qin Mubai didn't want to be entangled anymore, so he was ready to leave.
Cheng Huaibi saw him off in person with fear. When he was about to leave the camp gate and saw no one around, he gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Qin, I am timid and I really don't dare to say anything that would be taboo. But I still want to advise you. …”
"That's my brother." Qin Mubai smiled, "Just tell me, I'm all ears."
"You'd better not get involved in this matter." Cheng Huaibi was rarely serious, his thick eyebrows were furrowed and his expression was serious, and he said almost every word, "I'm serious."
Qin Mubai looked at it, blinked, nodded and smiled: "Thanks, brother. I will keep it in mind."
"Then I'll send you off not far away. Third brother comes here often when he has time."
"Farewell."
After leaving the Baiqi camp, Qin Mubai suddenly felt suspicious in his heart. Cheng Huaibi is not a person who has never seen the world. If it was just a simple love affair between the King of Han and the harem, it would not be his turn to talk about it. Is there anything else strange about this