The spring breeze is like a wonderful hand, caressing the vast world, making this grassland glow with vitality.
Blue sky and white clouds, flocks of cattle and sheep. The pastoral songs are vigorous and the music of the piano is exciting.
Qin Mubai's family all got on the bus, escorted by a thousand Tang troops from the Mobei Governor's Office, and followed the footsteps of Xue Rengui in the past, looking at Jinshan Mountain.
Xuelian turned sideways and opened the curtains, reluctantly looking at everything behind her that was getting further away, her eyes finally getting wet.
"We can come back when we are free in the future. As long as you are willing, you can do it at any time." Qin Mubai gently hugged her waist and whispered, "Actually, I also like the grassland. I like the vastness here. and unrestrained, and also like the hospitality and generosity of our fellow prairie people.”
"Thank you, Mubai..." Xuelian threw herself into Qin Mubai's arms, crying quietly, either happy or sad.
Outside the car, Chen Yan, dressed as a knight, trotted over on horseback. She patted the car board with her sword scabbard and said, "Mu Bai, are you interested in racing with me?"
"Horse racing?" Qin Mubai suddenly became excited, but immediately felt embarrassed, "No, my Huoyun was injured and can't gallop."
"Haha, then you don't dare to accept the challenge?"
"That's unreasonable. Even with these two legs, I can still beat you!"
Qin Mubai got out of the car window, borrowed a good horse from the escorting sergeant, turned over and rode on it, smiled at Chen Yan and said, "What will happen to the loser?"
"It seems that you have no confidence in winning, so I asked what to do if you lose first." Chen Yan smiled and said, "Tell me the bet!"
Xuelian is a child of the prairie who grew up on a horse. How could she not join in when something like this happens? She excitedly borrowed a horse to join in: "I'll come too!"
The three of them stood side by side on horseback. Qin's mother Liu, Shuang'er, sisters Tantai and all the sergeants all walked and watched with great interest.
"Then let me talk about the bet." Qin Mubai looked at his two lovely wives, smiled mischievously and whispered, "Whoever loses will serve up here tonight."
"I really can't stand you!"
"Mu Bai, your shameless energy is back again!"
The two girls blushed with embarrassment and couldn't help laughing and scolding. Without waiting for Qin Mubai to say anything, they suddenly galloped away with a tacit understanding.
"Hey, what a shame! - Two young ladies, stop quickly. I just want to talk about my ideals and life with you. I have no evil intentions, haha!" Qin Mubai galloped on his horse and chased after him all the way. past.
In the carriage, Mrs. Liu and Shuang'er giggled.
"Mom, look at Third Brother, his whole person has changed since he arrived on the grassland." Shuang'er said, "Since his father passed away, he has been very depressed and dull. Now he is finally better! Seeing him so happy, I I’m happy too.”
"You are really your brother's good sister." Mrs. Liu gently stroked Shuang'er's head and said warmly, "But mother, you haven't been really happy lately. You still miss Li Ke very much, right?"
"..." Shuang'er was speechless for a moment. After being silent for a long time, she said, "Mom, I figured it out. I will get better slowly. When Samajian comes, let me choose a good husband for me to marry. In this life, I have a destination. I will not enter the harem, where there is no conspiracy. Even if I can be with Li Ke, I will not be as happy as being with my mother! There are many other important things to cherish. My mother and my third brother are the people I cherish the most.”
"Okay... I'll let your brother make good arrangements for you when the time comes." Mrs. Liu took a long breath and said, "I miss my Qin family. There have been many turmoils in the past few years. Now I have left the Western Regions. I hope I can live a better life from now on. In fact, I have never expected your brother to become famous. If he can be safe and happy, my mother will be satisfied. In fact, life is really short and should be cherished. If you cherish him, you should be content - your brother is like this, my mother is sincerely happy! I believe your father's spirit in heaven is also happy. "
More than a month later, on the top of the Flame Mountain, in front of the statue of Qin Shubao.
Princess Gaoyang stood in the wind, her robes fluttering, and she looked at the distant north with slightly squinted eyes.
"Father, that guy hasn't come back yet. Can you help me urge him?" Princess Gao Yang had a gentle and expectant smile on her face, looking up at the tall statue of Qin Shubao above her head, and whispered softly, "I'm fine. I miss Mu Bai so much, I miss Xiao Dier so much!”
When she arrived in Gaochang, no matter whether the sun was shining brightly or the snow was falling, Princess Gaoyang would definitely climb to the top of the flaming mountain top and look up into the distance, hoping to see Qin Mubai's arrival.
More than a hundred disappointments did not make Princess Gaoyang give up her hope. Because she firmly believed that Qin Mubai would not forget her and would definitely come. Just like the countless storms the two of them have experienced in the past, despite the ups and downs of the storm, their love is as strong as gold and they will never leave!
"He will definitely come. Father-in-law, do you think so?" Princess Gaoyang put a stick of incense on Qin Shubao, then used a rag and other materials to scrub the statue carefully.
Seeing her like this, no one can associate her with her usual behavior, let alone think that she is a dignified princess of a country.
"Your Excellency, Your Highness Princess Gaoyang?" Suddenly a man's voice came from behind.
Princess Gaoyang was startled and turned around to see a tall man wearing a bamboo hat standing less than ten steps away from her.
"Who are you? How did you get up here?" Princess Gao Yang couldn't help but be a little surprised and scared. It's less than a hundred steps down the mountain, but it's guarded by a hundred cavalry guards. What's the purpose of this man sneaking up
"Your Highness, don't be alarmed. I don't mean any harm." The visitor took off his bamboo hat and said with a smile, "Your Highness, do you recognize me?"
"You are..." Princess Gao Yang looked at him, very familiar. Suddenly I remembered it, and my hair stood on end and I jumped up in surprise, "Ghost!"
"Don't be afraid, Your Highness, Zhao is a human being, a living human being!"
The person who came was actually Zhao Chong!
"Aren't you dead?"
"Zhao is not dead. But it's a long story, so there's no need to say it." Zhao Chong said with a relaxed smile, "Don't be afraid, Your Highness, Zhao came here to give something to Her Highness the Princess. "
"Wha, what is it?" Princess Gaoyang was still a little frightened and her mouth was trembling.
"Your Highness, please take a look." After saying that, Zhao Chong took out a purple sandalwood box and handed it over.
Princess Gao Yang took it doubtfully, opened it, and immediately narrowed her eyes.
"What a dazzling orb!" Princess Gaoyang exclaimed, "Where did you get it?"
Princess Gaoyang was born in the royal family. She has seen rare treasures since she was a child. She is not only knowledgeable about goods, but also has a very good taste. But the orb in front of him really amazed him - it was absolutely priceless!
"It was a gift from a friend." Zhao Chong said with a smile, "Your Highness Princess, there is no need to ask. In short, this bead definitely came from the right place. Zhao originally wanted to give this bead to Marshal Qin in person, but Marshal Qin never came. Recently I learned that the princess often comes here to pay homage to Lord Qin, so I took the liberty of coming here to present the pearl, I apologize if I frightened the princess!"
"You want to give this bead to Mu Bai?" Princess Gao Yang asked doubtfully, "Why?"
Zhao Chong smiled and said: "Just for one thing, an appointment between friends from the past - take care of yourself, Princess, I bid farewell!"
"Hey, wait a minute, speak clearly!" Princess Gao Yang called.
"This bead is called 'Holy Bodhi', and it is the orb on the crown of the King of Silla!" After Zhao Chong said this, he disappeared without a trace.
"Holy Bodhi, the jewel on the crown of Silla..." Princess Gaoyang murmured softly, "That is indeed a priceless treasure. Where did Zhao Chong get it from, and why did he give it to Mu Bai? What a strange person!"
It was getting late, and Princess Gaoyang came down the mountain. As usual, she still didn't expect Qin Mubai today. When she returned to her residence, it was already time to light the lamps and wax them, and the maids had already prepared meals for her to come and eat. Princess Gaoyang ate some hastily, took a bath, and then returned to the bedroom. She blew out the oil lamp and opened the box. The orb emitted a dazzling brilliance in the dark room, almost lighting up the whole room.
"What a rare treasure. I have never seen such a good pearl in all my years in the palace!" Princess Gaoyang played with it with interest for a while, but soon lost interest in it. He sat alone in front of the bronze mirror and looked at his bare face after taking a shower. He said quietly: "Thief of the military academy, you stinky man. I promised to wait here. It has been several months and there is still no trace." . I promised to draw my eyebrows for the rest of my life—look, I don’t even care about it when you’re not around, my eyebrows are getting even more ugly!”
"Really? Then let me describe it for you!" Such a voice suddenly came from the room.
Princess Gao Yang was startled, and the orb in her hand fell to the ground, and rolled aside.
But it was picked up by someone. In the brilliance of the orb, Princess Gaoyang saw the man's face clearly. It was not Qin Mubai, but someone else!
"You, you... you thief of a military academy, you stinky man! You scared me to death!" Princess Gaoyang screamed a few times in embarrassment and surprise, and suddenly burst into tears.
Qin Mubai originally just wanted to tease her and give her a surprise, but he didn't expect to make her cry. He hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him.
Princess Gaoyang threw herself into Qin Mubai's arms and cried like a child, unable to stop. She held him tightly with both hands, wanting to pinch into his flesh.
Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel a little distressed, because he remembered what happened when he went to the cold palace and met the crazy Princess Gaoyang.
"As promised, I will draw my eyebrows for you for the rest of my life, and I will never forget it." Qin Mubai gently stroked her face and wiped away her tears, then kissed her gently on her red lips and said, "Come on, sit down obediently. , let me draw your eyebrows."
"Okay..." Princess Gao Yang choked and stopped crying loudly, her tears still flowed uncontrollably.
Qin Mubai just like before, let her lie face up in his arms, picked up the charcoal, and concentrated on drawing her eyebrows.
"Mu Bai, I will never forget the promise you made to me that day."
"I do not have either."
"Won't you regret it? This whole life will be... very, very long. One day when I am old and yellow, you will be tired of me."
"Unless I get tired of myself, I will never get tired of you. Because you are not only my lover, but also my relative." Qin Mubai hugged her into his arms, "Ling'er, I have you in this life. Being with you is a blessing I gained from my previous life, but you have sacrificed so much for me. It took me a few years to do what a courtier and a man should do. In the days to come, I want to be with you. I will work hard to be a husband and a father, stay with you, protect you, and never leave you until the end of my life!”
Princess Gao Yang hugged Qin Mubai tightly, sobbing and bursting into tears.
"Mu Bai, listen - from the moment I fell in love with you, I have never doubted, changed, or regretted my choices and decisions! Because I know that in this life, Li Ling'er is here for you. I will live for you, and I will never hesitate to die for you!”
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[Sorry everyone, because I have been very busy recently and have to deal with new books, Changan has stopped updating for a few days. From now on, the ending. There is still a small amount of content left, which will be released one after another without interruption. As for the new book, I have already submitted it for review. However, due to the May 1st holiday, it may be uploaded a few days later. When new books are uploaded, I will give notice in the book. A little spoiler, this is an alternate history of the Song Dynasty - so stay tuned! ]