After hearing what Yuan Tiangang said, Qin Mubai felt a little bit played and used, which was very bad.
"It turns out that you have been playing tricks on me and using me!" There was a trace of anger in Qin Mubai's voice.
"No, no, no!" Yuan Tiangang also lost his composure. He knew that angering Qin Mubai was a very bad thing. He hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Although I have my own selfish thoughts, I dare not show any disrespect or malice towards Marshal Qin! - It is true that I have an idea to use your power to change the fate of my granddaughter, but... this does not mean It won’t hinder the young commander at all! Not only will it not hinder you, it will also be of great benefit to you, isn’t it?”
"Bah!" Qin Mubai slapped the table, the tea cup jumped high, and the tea spilled out everywhere!
"Since you already knew the fate, why did you just watch Yao'er's misfortune!!" Qin Mubai was furious and pointed at Yuan Tiangang, "Mingzhu is your granddaughter, isn't Yao'er?! - What do you have? He’s qualified to call himself grandpa!”
Yuan Tiangang was suddenly stunned, and his face suddenly darkened.
He sighed, lowered his head, shook his head dejectedly, and said: "Young Marshal Qin scolded him so much... Yuan really didn't have the face to acknowledge them. In fact, it all happened because Yuan was young and careless in his early years. The servant Aowu was arrogant and thought that he could teach the world to be proud of himself by learning a little alchemy. Therefore, he repeatedly leaked the secrets and finally suffered the consequences. Later, Yuan had an epiphany and became a monk to practice Taoism for fear that his family would be implicated, and he never recognized his daughter. But it was too late. My daughter and son-in-law suffered a terrible disaster in Kang State, and their families were separated. Later, I learned that it was your father who saved my son-in-law and Yao'er... "
"Why didn't you recognize them then?" Qin Mubai asked sullenly.
Yao'er has always been a thorn in Qin Mubai's heart and cannot be touched.
"I'm afraid... I'm afraid that I will bring them misfortune and disaster again!" Yuan Tiangang said, his expression became very painful, and his emotions gradually became excited, "I secretly visited them several times, but it didn't take long. , there was a fire in their home! My son-in-law died, and Yao'er was living in the market! At that time, I was really heartbroken! - Later, I saw you helped Yao'er! From that time on, I swore, I must spend my whole life, even if I suffer endless punishment from God, to change the fate of Yao'er and Mingzhu and find a good destination for them!"
"But in the end, Yao'er still suffered an unreasonable disaster!" Qin Mubai sighed heavily, "Yuan Tianshi, you are famous all over the world and are omnipotent, but you are so useless and incompetent when it comes to your family! - If I could choose, I would rather die, Not Yao'er! If I'm an outsider like this, how can you be so cruel and ignore them?"
Yuan Tiangang burst into tears immediately.
"I... Why don't I want to! But if I reveal the secret of heaven, I will be punished by heaven and I am an ominous person! I dare not recognize them! So far, except for you, no one knows about my relationship with Mingzhu. Mingzhu, She only recognized me as her master and asked me to guide her." Yuan Tiangang said, "What happened to Yao'er was indeed beyond my expectation. As I said, your appearance changed the fate of many people. , even the fate of the Tang Dynasty and the Chinese nation has changed because of this. My calculation is no longer accurate. Although Junior Brother Li Chunfeng calculated that someone close to you will protect you from disaster, we did not expect... that person would be Yao'er! "
"Okay, no need to say more!" Qin Mubai waved his hand, "What do you want now?"
Yuan Tiangang looked ashamed and sighed: "I have confessed everything to Marshal Qin without any concealment. Now the facts are before our eyes. If the Tang Dynasty wants to dominate the Western Regions, it needs a strong and loyal ally. As a auxiliary wing and barrier. The nine surnames of Zhaowu are closely related to each other. Now is the best opportunity to unite the nine surnames of Zhaowu into one country. The king must come from the suzerain country, Qin Shao. Handsome, I think you must know what I’m talking about.”
"I know." Qin Mubai nodded indifferently, "You want to use my power to help your granddaughter unify the nine kingdoms, and then give the throne to Wu Meiniang. Now, my wife has become the king, and the Tang Dynasty's grand plan in the Western Regions The plan is perfect, both public and private, which is a good thing for me.”
"Isn't it like this? Marshal Qin?" Yuan Tiangang looked at Qin Mubai expectantly.
"That's right." Qin Mubai's eyebrows sank, "But no one likes to be manipulated and used by others! Yuan Tianshi, listen, whether it is national affairs or Qin's personal affairs, they are not under your control or manipulation of!"
"Yes, yes... Yuan is still self-aware and does not dare to interfere in state affairs, let alone criticize Marshal Qin's affairs." Yuan Tiangang quickly said yes, cupping his hands and saying, "Yuan has repeatedly revealed secrets. My life span is thirty years, and now my life is over and I will die soon. Yuan just hopes to see my only relative in the world have a good death before he dies... This is just a dying man. Is it too much to wish?”
"Your life has been reduced by thirty years and your life is about to end?" Qin Mubai looked at Yuan Tiangang with a little surprise, "Yuan Tianshi, you are a worldly expert who has insight into the secrets of heaven. I don't know whether what you said is true or false. . Your wish is your business. Since you are Yao'er's grandfather, I can promise you that I will treat Mingzhu well and won't let Yao'er's fate happen again!"
Yuan Tiangang suddenly beamed with joy, let out a long breath, bowed and bowed to Qin Mubai, "That's it, old Yuan Tiangang, I would like to express my gratitude to Marshal Qin!"
"Please get up!" Qin Mubai sighed helplessly and said, "What a pity for parents in the world. Although you have been taking advantage of me, I don't blame you anymore."
"Thank you Marshal Qin for your magnanimity!" Yuan Tiangang stood up, with a look of relief on his face, and said, "I will never thank you for your kindness. Today, Yuan returned a treasure that belonged to Marshal Qin to its original place. host!"
"Baby?" Qin Mubai smiled, "It's not some kind of heavenly material or earthly treasure, or some magical elixir for cultivating immortals, right?"
"No. It's...her!" Yuan Tiangang raised his finger slightly and pointed outside the house.
Qin Mubai looked back and saw that it was Li Xueyan who had returned from an outing, carrying a large food box in his hand, which contained food, wine and other items.
She walked to the door of the house and saluted: "Master and distinguished guests, please wait a moment while I go to arrange the food and drinks."
"Go!" Yuan Tiangang laughed.
After she left, Qin Mubai asked: "Is this what you said - returning the property to its original owner?"
"Haha, it's the old man who made the wrong quotation. But..." Yuan Tiangang paused and stroked his beard with his hand, "She has not finished her earthly life, so it is impossible for her to become a monk. There is a situation between you and her that is constantly in a state of confusion. All kinds of love will not last in this life, and they will be entangled in evil obstacles in the next life. Besides, Marshal Qin, have you forgotten how you used and hurt her in the first place? How much she has sacrificed for you, even at the cost of being punished by her family. The ridicule of the world? ... Marshal Qin, listen to me. You can owe everything in this world, but love is a living example!"
The last sentence made Qin Mubai's whole body bounce.
"That being said... I'm thick-skinned and I'm not afraid of anything. I'm just afraid that she won't be able to pass my test." Qin Mubai said, "When I reappeared in Shanzhou after faking my death, she was not afraid of anything." She said goodbye and left. She must have left a big knot in her heart. I was afraid that she would find it difficult to face me again. "
"What's so scary about a man?" Yuan Tiangang said with a smile, "Young Marshal Qin, you can command thousands of troops, but why are you afraid that you can't conquer a woman's heart?"
"Don't tell me, I really don't have confidence." Qin Mubai smiled bitterly, "I am not so worried about other women. Only Yao'er and Li Xueyan... these two people I owe something to, I am... "
Yuan Tiangang laughed and said: "Young Master Qin, don't worry too much. In fact, the reason why Jingwei became a monk was to escape. Isn't the reason why Jingwei became a monk just because she couldn't let you go in her heart? I have been a monk for decades. You still can't let go of your relatives in this world, let alone her? - Marshal Qin, the person in front of you is the most worthy of your cherishment. Don't be like Yao'er, who only realizes how valuable she is after you lose her. All that’s left is sadness and regret!”
"I understand..." Qin Mubai took a breath and nodded, saying, "Everything is complicated now. After I deal with Dashi, Kangguo and Mingzhu, I will take care of Xueyan's matter."
"Haha, okay, okay." Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and smiled, "If you have a lover, it's better to get married..."
Later, Li Xueyan brought some simple vegetarian dishes and a pot of light wine, but she refused to sit down. Qin Mubai had two drinks with Yuan Tiangang, then left and said he would come back to visit him when he had time, leaving Yuan Tiangang here. Stay here for a while longer.
Yuan Tiangang also agreed.
Before leaving, Li Xueyan stood at the door waiting for Qin Mubai.
"Xue Yan..." Qin Mubai hesitated, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"My current name is... Jingwei." Li Xueyan's face turned red, she whispered while avoiding Qin Mubai's eyes, and she reached out and handed something over, "I'll give it back to you."
"What is it?" Qin Mubai took it and took a look. It was a cloth bag. Only then did he remember that this was one of the three great tips he had left behind in Da Feichuan. One of them was handed over to Li Xueyan by Hou Junji.
"Why did you give it back to me?" Thinking of what happened at the beginning, Qin Mubai felt a little sorry, handed the bag back and said, "You should keep it as a souvenir!"
"No need, I have become a monk..." Li Xueyan sighed lowly, "All the things in the past were caused by my ignorance and greed for love. Now I follow the master to practice Taoism and have fully realized it. I don't want to have anything to do with the things in the world anymore. Nostalgic."
Qin Mubai smiled and said: "Have you forgotten what your master said? He said that people who practice Taoism should be in harmony with nature, be at peace with the situation, join the world when they are born, and leave the world when they join the world. They can go in and out according to the circumstances, be at ease, do nothing and do everything. "
Li Xueyan was immediately stunned, "You can never forget what you have heard? It's in vain that I have listened to Master's many teachings, but I can't remember them or understand them clearly."
Qin Mubai continued to smile and said: "Since you can still be entangled in a cloth bag, it proves that you cannot be harmonious and natural, and be at peace with the situation. In other words, you are in Buddhism, but your heart is in the mortal world. What you just said, but It's self-deception. Xue Yan, you know best what you think. If you insist on returning it to me in three days, I will accept it. If you are willing to keep it, then..."
Li Xueyan's face turned red, she picked up the kit and turned around to leave.
"Then, I will marry you!" Qin Mubai said behind her.
Li Xueyan's whole body was shaken and he walked faster. He entered his bedroom as if running away, closed the door behind him and held his chest tightly with both hands, as if he was worried that his heart would jump out of his chest.
Yuan Tiangang came out and stood under the eaves and laughed loudly: "Young Marshal Qin, you are indeed a good man who is upright, straightforward and caring! - Jingwei, Jingwei, you have to think carefully in three days, you have been What is it that you are escaping from? Is it what you fear most but also desire most?”
Qin Mubai smiled and walked away first.