The wedding date to Princess Gaoyang is scheduled for the second day of March in the New Year, which is an auspicious day.
Originally, according to Qin Mubai's plan, he had to play outside until early February before going back. But just as they were preparing to leave for Yangzhou, an official from the Imperial Household Department came all the way to Xiangyang to find Qin Mubai and said that the Household Department and Zongzheng Temple had been ordered by His Majesty to prepare for several days and finally go all out after the beginning of the new year. Work was rushed to renovate Qin Mubai's house and use it as a wedding room. In many places, the opinions of the consort and princess must be sought.
In addition, there are many complicated arrangements for the wedding ceremony, and it is necessary for both parties to participate or "rehearse". One month may not be enough.
Therefore, the prince consort and the princess are asked to return to Beijing as soon as possible to prepare for the wedding.
Having said this, Qin Mubai did not want to embarrass the officials of the Ministry of Revenue and Zongzheng Temple. After all, it was not easy for them, and the royal wedding was no small matter, so he had to temporarily change his travel plan and return to Chang'an.
Qin Mubai, Princess Gaoyang, her mother and sister didn't think anything of this sudden change. Anyway, they had a lot of fun traveling all the way. It didn't matter if they went to Yangzhou or not, there would be great opportunities in the future. But Wu Meiniang was greatly disappointed. Originally, after the New Year, she had been arranging staff non-stop and handed over the business and travel affairs to her subordinates, so that she could escape and travel to Yangzhou with Qin Mubai and others. Now she suddenly had to change her route back to Beijing, and all her efforts were in vain.
It was Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang who were getting married. Wu Meiniang, a daughter-in-law who was engaged but not married, couldn't attend their wedding, otherwise it would be awkward for everyone around her and she would feel sad. Although Princess Gaoyang tried her best to invite her, Wu Meiniang had to decline. Later, Princess Gaoyang no longer insisted.
After all, she is also a woman, and she knows that Wu Meiniang only feels unspeakable pain in her heart now. So Princess Gaoyang felt very sorry for Wu Meiniang. In her own words, in her entire life, except for her parents, she felt that she owed Wu Meiniang, and she couldn't feel sorry for herself.
Qin Mubai did not make a statement. Ever since Princess Gaoyang refused to marry her, he and Wu Meiniang had expected this day. He believed in Wu Meiniang. Firstly, she had been mentally prepared. Secondly, she was not the kind of woman who was too narrow-minded to be open-minded.
Between two people, one look can reveal their feelings. This kind of tacit understanding has never existed with Princess Gaoyang. Qin Mubai could read sadness in Wu Meiniang's eyes, but more of relief and calmness, and he felt a little relieved.
But having said that, Qin Mubai also felt somewhat guilty towards Wu Meiniang. But he never said any nonsense like "I'm sorry" to Wu Meiniang.
Because Wu Meiniang doesn't need it at all.
And a long time ago, Wu Meiniang said that it was a blessing for Qin Mubai to marry Princess Gaoyang, which would save him at least twenty years of struggle. It was good for her man, and she recognized it. If another woman wants to come from behind, it will never be possible.
Except for Princess Gaoyang, no one could make Wu Mei Niang fall behind.
This is Wu Meiniang, unique. She is a woman and has the jealous nature common to women. But more often than not, she is wiser and more realistic than most women. She knew clearly that in today's world and era of the Tang Dynasty, a wealthy farmer still had three wives and four concubines, let alone a prince, nobleman and outstanding man like Qin Mubai
It is absolutely unrealistic for any woman to have Qin Mubai as a man all to herself. Instead of doing this, it is better to let Qin Mubai be free and let him roam the flowers freely, but there is a prerequisite - the woman he messes with is definitely better than Wu Meiniang, and she must be helpful to Qin Mubai!
Therefore, Wu Meiniang knew how far Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang had developed but never asked or was jealous. However, Qin Mubai fooled around with Princess Gaoyang's maids and secretly stayed with Chen Yan, a treacherous man in the world. There is energy.
To put it simply, if Qin Mubai wants to be romantic and flirt with women, that's fine; but the woman he messes with must be of the highest quality, either in terms of power, wealth or appearance, and there must be one aspect that is better than her, Wu Mei Niang.
This is Wu Meiniang's "jealousy" and "husband creed", which is unique and has a bit of the Taoist realm of "governing by doing nothing".
When he came to Xiangyang to see Wu Meiniang again this time, even Qin Mubai suddenly felt his eyes light up. In addition to her usual beauty and wisdom, she was even more mature and spiritual. The openness of mind and the realm of thought make Wu Meiniang's charm extraordinary.
Qin Mubai had a feeling in his heart. For today's three confidantes, Princess Gaoyang, Wu Meiniang and Chen Yan, each has its own position.
Princess Gaoyang, she needs Qin Mubai far more than Qin Mubai needs or likes her. Qin Mubai was more passive, compassionate and moved towards her, and thus fell in love with her.
Chen Yan, she gave Qin Mubai a simple feeling like a commoner and the most unpretentious peace. With her, Qin Mubai's greatest joy was relaxation and authenticity. Returning to basics after the hustle and bustle is sometimes even more touching and unforgettable. In addition, Chen Yan has nothing to ask for from him. Although the two of them are husband and wife, they are more like confidants. It is enough to have a confidant in life, let alone a confidante
As for Wu Meiniang, her status has always been irreplaceable. From the very beginning of his acquaintance with her, Qin Mubai felt that it would be a disgrace to his conscience not to accept her out of a desire for beauty and historical circumstances. But later, Wu Meiniang gradually became the most ideal wife, the best wife, and the other half of his life in his mind.
It can be said without hesitation that for Qin Mubai, Wu Meiniang's status and significance in his mind are irreplaceable by Princess Gaoyang and Chen Yan.
This may be unfair to Princess Gaoyang, Chen Yan and others, but it is the fact. Five fingers on one hand have their own strengths and weaknesses, so it is unrealistic to treat them equally. Although Qin Mubai is about to get married to Princess Gaoyang now, Wu Meiniang still comes first in his heart.
Princess Gaoyang also knew this well. Because of this, she had always been polite and reasonable to Wu Meiniang, and took the initiative to show her kindness, and was willing to "respect herself outside and be small inside". This was precisely because she realized that Wu Meiniang was irreplaceable in Qin Mubai's mind.
To say that everything was going well during this trip, the only thing that made Qin Mubai feel a little regretful was that he could not have a "bridal chamber" with Wu Meiniang.
The water has arrived, but the canal has not yet been completed, so it still cannot be forced. If she really wants to get married and let Wu Meiniang conceive a boy and a half girl, there may be trouble in the family from now on. Rather than doing this, it would be better to have one less thing. This was originally her mother's idea. Wu Meiniang did not refute after hearing this, but she had her own idea in mind. She always insisted not to "live together without marriage" with Qin Mubai. This was also a long-term consideration in order to prevent trouble in the family in the future.
Otherwise, if you really want to steal a love and just keep it, how can you really not spare the time and space
It's just Wu Meiniang's persistence that's causing trouble!
Wu Meiniang didn't tell anyone what she was worried about, but Qin Mubai felt it. Regrettably, he felt more and more admiration for this virtuous wife.
Wu Meiniang is not an ordinary woman after all. For any woman, the most instinctive reaction when faced with the threat of a love rival is to increase her attractiveness to men and her status, and she can't wait to take the initiative to conceive a child for Qin Mubai. But she didn't. Not only did she not, she actively refused. This is the point of her calmness, wisdom and long-term vision.
Later, when her mother Liu thought about this, she had to admire Wu Meiniang's extraordinary qualities, and thought that some women were short-sighted and vulgar. She loved and admired this unmarried second daughter-in-law even more.
He was about to leave Xiangyang and return to Chang'an to get married. At this moment, what Qin Mubai wanted to do most was to marry Wu Meiniang as soon as possible.
With her here, there is no worry at home or in the backyard! - If a woman is like this, what else can a husband ask for
Xiangyang Military Mansion, Military Port.
The mother and sister, Princess Gaoyang and their entourage all boarded the boat. Qin Mubai held Wu Meiniang's hand by the bridge board.
"Meiniang, I'm leaving." Qin Mubai said with a slightly apologetic smile, "If you hate me, just scold me!"
"Your big day is coming soon, why should I scold you?" Wu Meiniang glanced at Princess Gaoyang on the deck of the ship and said softly, "I regard you as my man, so I won't I don’t care about you marrying Princess Gaoyang. For the sake of our old Qin family, there are always advantages and disadvantages to marrying Princess Gaoyang. I can tolerate it in my heart, so you should rest assured.”
What he said made Qin Mubai feel even more guilty. He held Wu Meiniang's hand tightly and said, "The more you say this, the more uneasy I feel. You'd better scold me!"
"I won't scold you!" Wu Meiniang raised the corner of her mouth and said with a sweet smile, "Su Lianqing, a woman, has taught me that if you want a man to never forget you, firstly, don't commit yourself easily, and secondly, make him indebted. Mubai, I want to Make you miss me whenever you’re around any woman.”
Qin Mubai was startled at first, then smiled bitterly and said: "Look, you have reached a certain level of cultivation. That thief Su Lianqing not only betrayed me, but also led you astray. Let's see how I deal with her when I return to Chang'an!"
"How dare you! She is mine now! Beating a dog and cheating on the master!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.
"Oh, you are the mistress and I am the man! Why can't we fight?" Qin Mubai curled his lips, stretched out a hand and gently wiped the side of her nose, and said softly, "I'm leaving. Wait for me... I will try my best to marry you as soon as possible!"
"No! Let's agree first. I have the final say on when to marry you. Otherwise..."
"Okay, okay, just don't carry me around, okay?" Qin Mubai interrupted her smile and said with a helpless smile, "We can discuss this later. In short, you are mine, sooner or later. !”
Wu Meiniang smiled and said: "I am not a sword or a horse, I am a living person. If you don't treat me well, maybe I will follow someone else. So, you decide what to do!"
Qin Mubai scratched his head and said with a smile: "You are my woman. I won't beat you or scold you, but I can always deal with those crazy phoenixes and butterflies. If anyone dares to touch you or surround you with evil intentions, Let me kill him!"
"You have become so vulgar." Wu Meiniang said with an angry smile, "It's really ugly to say that, as if I am a **|woman who attracts wind and butterflies."
"I'm just a layman, but I don't have any extraordinary or saintly demeanor. If I can't keep my own woman, what's the point of this life?" Qin Mubai laughed and covered Wu Meiniang's hands in his palms to warm them up. Some said, "Well, to make a long story short, my mother is still waiting for me, so I really have to go."
Wu Meiniang stared at Qin Mubai, with a smile in her eyes, but a trace of sadness. She knocked her eyelids twice and nodded gently. She sighed helplessly and said: "Let's go, don't worry, I'll wait for you in Xiangyang." yes."
"wait for me."
Regardless of the large number of people present, Qin Mubai took Wu Meiniang into his arms, hugged her, and kissed her on the forehead, then turned around and climbed onto the bridge board to board the boat.
Seeing this scene, Princess Gao Yang pouted slightly, her expression slightly helpless, and somewhat regretful and guilty.
"sail-"
The anchor was lifted and the ship slowly sailed towards the center of the river. The group of people were all on the deck, waving goodbye to Wu Meiniang, Pang Fei and others.
Princess Gao Yang just stood next to Qin Mubai, not holding his elbow as usual, and said softly: "Mubai, I'm really embarrassed for you..."
"What did you say?" Qin Mubai turned his head and looked at her curiously.
Princess Gaoyang's expression was rarely calm and sincere, and she smiled and said: "I say, it is really difficult for you and Mei Niang to be lovers. If I were not the princess... In my conscience, I would never want to marry someone from another family first, Jiu Occupy the magpie's nest."
Qin Mubai stared at Princess Gaoyang for a long time, smiled happily, put his hands on her shoulders, and said seriously: "Being favored by you and Mei Niang is the greatest blessing in my life, Qin Mubai! - Even if I take the whole I wouldn’t change any of you in the world!”
The water of Han River is surging.
Qin Mubai's words were sonorous - "Remember, Gao Yang, what I said just now is an oath! Heaven and earth have learned from each other, and the Han River is the witness!"
Princess Gaoyang bit her lips, nodded seriously, and whispered: "Mu Bai, the scene just now reminded me of a line in the Book of Songs. I don't read much, but I remember this paragraph very clearly - I want to know you, My long life will never fade, my mountains will never end, my rivers will run out, my winter thunder will shake my summer rain and snow, my heaven and earth will unite, so I dare to die with you!"
"Remember, Mu Bai, this is also an oath. I, Li Ling'er, said it! Heaven and earth have learned from each other, and the Han River is the witness!"
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[Working hard to code the second chapter and hope to update it again before 12 o'clock. ]