Prince Wu's Mansion, in the princess's bedroom.
Princess Gaoyang puffed out her cheeks, moved her left and right hands together in dismay, and said to Li Ke: "Fourth brother, what the hell is Qin Mubai doing? It's been three days, why haven't he come to your house yet?"
"Well..." Li Ke touched his nose and said with a relaxed smile, "It's rare for him to rest for a few days, maybe he's sleeping in!"
"Fourth brother, why didn't you let him sleep in your house last night?" Princess Gaoyang muttered, "Wasn't he a general in your house before? He should be very familiar with this place. He doesn't come back to stay overnight occasionally. You won’t get used to it!”
Li Ke smiled and said: "Seventeenth sister, are you accusing your fourth brother of not knowing how to treat guests? Qin Mubai, he has a good relationship with me, and he is also an old friend of many officials and generals in the government. . But, his house is just across the street from my palace, do you want him to pass through the door without entering? If his parents find out, they will definitely scold him for having friends. "
"What, it's so serious... You have obviously colluded to deceive me." Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes, "I don't care. I must see Qin Mubai within half an hour, otherwise I will Go to his house and take him out!"
"Sister Seventeen, this is absolutely impossible!" Li Ke's face suddenly became serious, "Although Qin Mubai has an easy-going personality and is easy to talk to, his father, Duke Yi, has always been a very serious person and speaks his mind. The family tradition is also very strict. Even your fourth brother and I have always been in awe of Qin Shubao and dare not mess around in his house... "
"How about it, Qin Shubao still dares to kick me out? Hum!" Princess Gao Yang looked displeased, crossed her hands and said sternly, "Growing up, except for my father, I have never been afraid of anyone!"
Li Ke touched his nose, thinking quickly in his mind, and finally had an idea. He looked embarrassed and hurriedly comforted: "Sister Qi, don't be so impatient! You see the weather is so nice today, why don't I take you out for a walk first? Let me tell you, in fact, the West City In addition to having the best wine in the world, there are also many interesting places. Chang'an has changed a lot since you have been in Beidu. You know, your fourth brother is good at nothing but eating, drinking and having fun. Why don't we go to the No. 1 Winery in the World? The fourth brother is very familiar with him and is an old guest. It would be boring for us to stay in the palace and wait for Qin Mubai. How about we go to the No. 1 Winery in the World first and then send someone to his house. Urgent?"
Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes and thought about it: "That's fine. I don't think he dares not to come, huh!"
"Then let's go!" Li Ke said, "I will send someone to urge Qin Mubai immediately."
The brother and sister packed up their gear and led a group of soldiers out of the palace. Before leaving the house, Li Ke stopped Yin Yang and said to him: "Now go to Qin Mubai's house and urge him to meet us at the No. 1 Wine in the World." With that, Li Ke threw it at Yin Yang. A "very embarrassed and overwhelmed" look.
Yin Yang has always been smart, and he has always understood Li Ke's thoughts very accurately. He cupped his hands with understanding: "I accept the promise."
"Wait!" Yin Yang was about to leave when Princess Gao Yang suddenly stopped him and said, "Tell Qin Mubai, if he dares to be a coward and not come to the meeting today, be careful and I will deal with him severely!"
The corners of Yin Yang's eyes twitched and he said hurriedly: "Your Highness, please rest assured that I will convey the original words."
At this moment, there was a lively scene in Duke Yi's mansion.
Mrs. Liu and Shuang'er ran back and forth, calling on the maids and servants to prepare carriages, horses and supplies for travel. Qin Mubai and his father were loading saddles on their horses and checking their bows, arrows, sabers and other items. Several servants in the mansion were also drawing their bows, preparing their horses, and dressing up their armor.
As Qin Shubao's body gradually recovered, his courageous desire to win also emerged. At this season in previous years, Qin Shubao, who joined the military, would always gather with three friends and two friends to go hunting in the wilderness for fun. He hadn't hunted in several years since he fell ill. Qin Mubai happened to come back today, and he fulfilled the wish that had been in his heart for a long time.
The Qin family is preparing to go out with the whole family, first for a picnic, and secondly for hunting. This is very common among the military aristocratic families in Chang'an and is a kind of custom.
"Sanlang, you have been practicing archery all day long, and you have shot some dead things. My father will take you out for hunting, and I will also try your real skills in riding and shooting." Qin Shubao was in a good mood, laughing, and pulled away easily. A two-stone iron bow. When he let go of the bowstring, he laughed loudly and said, "Did you see that my father is not far away from the peak of his power back then! This two-stone iron bow was exactly what my father used when he conquered the world. It has been gathering dust for several years now. It’s bloody, today, I’m going to let it show off again!”
The two men were having a really lively chat. The official from the palace came to report that someone wanted to see him. He claimed to be a lieutenant in Prince Wu's palace, named Yin Yang.
Qin Mubai felt a blockage in his heart, and he roughly understood what was going on. Besides Princess Gaoyang coming to attack again, what else could happen? According to Princess Gaoyang's lawless character, she would have driven over if Li Ke hadn't helped to block her.
Qin Shubao didn't know that Princess Gaoyang had "eloped" with his son out of the palace and arrived at Prince Wu's Mansion. He just thought that Li Ke knew he was back and sent someone to invite her. He was a little unhappy at the moment. He said: "Sanlang, it's rare to come back and spend more time with your mother and sister. The whole family is going on a trip today, so don't miss it."
"I know, father." Qin Mubai felt happy in his heart: Isn't this what I thought? hey-hey!
Yin Yang came in and saw Qin Mubai and his father together, so he greeted Qin Shubao first. Thanks to his cleverness, he said: "His Royal Highness, King Wu, has sent a villain to invite General Qin to come to the palace for a briefing."
Qin Mubai gave a secret look and said sternly: "Please reply to His Highness the King of Wu. Just say that I 'already' accompanied my father to go hunting. You didn't see my people when you came to my house. Just reply like this."
"Don't worry, General Qin. The villain will be careful to reply." Yin Yang glanced at Qin Shubao, secretly made a 'troublesome' expression to Qin Mubai, and then retreated.
Qin Mubai thought to himself that it seemed that Princess Gaoyang was probably angry, otherwise Li Ke would definitely not send someone to invite her. It's Yin Yang who's here, haha, this kid is smart and can understand things with his eyes. I'm too lazy to worry about so much. Hunting is so fun, and the whole family can travel together. What a rare opportunity! It's much better than being tortured alive with that little devil!
Not long after, the Qin family got ready and went out happily.
The weather was sunny and the sun was not very strong. Qin Mubai and his father were riding horses, while his mother and sister were riding in a car. They led a group of servants and maids and led Huang Qingcang out of Chang'an City.
It was late summer, and all the wild beasts in the mountains were getting fat and strong. When you come back from hunting and cook a delicious meal for the whole family, it is more comfortable than dining in the best restaurants and eating delicacies from the mountains and seas.
At this moment, Li Ke was already sitting with Princess Gao Yang in the Argentine, which has the best wine in the world. Music was played and fine wine was served. Li Ke enjoyed it very much, but Princess Gaoyang was a little absent-minded.
"What, it's just that." Princess Gaoyang said unhappily, "This pipa skill is only average, not much better than mine; as for wine, there are more in the palace. I just can't figure it out, Chang'an Why do these people respect this landowner so much?”
"Haha, Seventeenth Sister, this is just your idea. Not everyone, like you, has learned pipa from Qin Mubai, and can also do this skill himself; and not everyone, like you, can play the pipa in the palace. You can easily drink such strong wine." Li Ke said with a smile, "Actually, I came here just for leisure and comfort. You are not in the mood to be cheerful, so naturally you can't be happy."
"Hmph, if Qin Mubai dares not to come today, I will destroy this best wine in the world! Let Wu Meiniang feel distressed and let him feel distressed too!" Princess Gao Yang said bitterly.
Li Ke glanced at her and thought: It seems that this little girl is indeed interested in Qin Mubai. If it wasn't because he cared, why would he be so angry? ... Qin Mubai, Qin Mubai, you have to take care of yourself. It's best to be a good boy and come here today. Otherwise, even I might not be able to resist this little girl's threats!
After a while, Yin Yang came back. He replied that Qin Mubai had already gone hunting with his family.
Although Yin Yang said the word "already" very seriously, he meant to show that Qin Mubai couldn't come out of helplessness. However, Princess Gaoyang was still angry!
"Qin Mubai, he is dead! How dare you break this princess's promise!" Princess Gao Yang immediately started to scream and rushed out.
"What are you doing?" Li Ke hurriedly grabbed her.
"Tear down this best wine in the world!"
"Don't be ridiculous!" Li Ke grabbed her tightly, "This best wine in the world is not Qin Mubai's property. Why are you taking it to vent your anger on it! Every injustice has its owner, so just go to Qin Mubai. ”
Princess Gao Yang was so angry that her teeth were itching and her face was red with anger. She grabbed a pair of small pink fists and shouted with claws and teeth: "Yin Yang, I don't care! Now take someone to catch Qin Mubai for me. I have a lot of troubles." reward!"
Yin Yang fell to his knees with a plop: "Princess, forgive me! General Qin traveled with Qin Shubao... General Qin is easy to talk to, but Qin Shubao... has always had a stubborn personality, and the villain does not dare to make trouble in front of him! "
"I asked you to fetch someone, to fetch someone, not to invite him!" Princess Gaoyang shouted anxiously and angrily, "He actually dared to deceive me. He is guilty of an unforgivable crime! If Qin Shubao has any objections, you will forcefully arrest him. , bring Qin Mubai to me - stop talking nonsense and go quickly! Otherwise you will be guilty of the same crime as Qin Mubai!"
Yin Yang grimaced and looked at Li Ke for help.
Li Ke waved his hand and glanced: "Then go ahead, Yin Yang."
Yin Yang understood the idea in his heart: "I will take the order!"
Princess Gao Yang calmed down her anger for a moment, and was forced to sit down by Li Kesheng.
"Don't be impatient, little sister. As the saying goes, father's orders are like mountains. Qin Shubao has given orders, how dare Qin Mubai disobey? I don't think he means to break your promise, it's just out of helplessness!" Li Ke smiled Hehe said, "Sit down for a while, listen to the music and drink some wine. Maybe Qin Mubai will sneak back with an excuse soon?"
"Hmph! Why did he bring me to your house yesterday? It was clearly premeditated and his intentions were really sinister!" Princess Gaoyang was so angry that she picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp. She immediately started coughing violently. .
Li Ke raised his eyebrows in horror and said to himself: What a drinker! If you do this a few more times and get drunk, the world will become peaceful...
Yin Yang left the restaurant and thought to himself: The look in King Wu's eyes was a delaying tactic. Princess Gaoyang asked me to catch people, so I took a group of people out of the city and wandered around for a while, and then came back when it got dark. I said that in the vast mountains and rivers outside Chang'an City, I couldn't find Qin Mubai even if I wanted to die. It is estimated that Qin Mubai will be back by night, and then he will be asked to explain to Princess Gaoyang... Hehe, that's it!