As the saying goes, good things don’t go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles. In addition, in a place like Kyoto, gossip related to the royal family always attracts much attention. As a result, the "rumor" about Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang instantly spread to every corner of the imperial city, and then spread like wildfire to every alley in Chang'an City.
Qin Mubai imagined what Qin Shubao and Wu Meiniang's expressions would look like if they knew such news.
"Princess Gaoyang, you little devil, I have really been harmed by you now!"
On that day, Qin Mubai did not return to the harem. The matter is in the limelight, and Princess Gao Yang's excitement has not calmed down yet, so it is better not to add fuel to the fire at this time.
Returning to the government office, he thought carefully about how to clean up the current mess. In fact, the core of the whole matter is just the disagreement between Princess Gaoyang and her father Li Shimin. Everyone else, including himself and Fang Xuanling and his son, were the victims of being brought in innocently.
However, the affairs of the royal family sometimes become world affairs. Although he was unreasonably used by Princess Gaoyang, he did play a very dazzling role in it. It is conceivable that after this incident, Qin Mubai's famous general once again resounded throughout Chang'an City and became even more famous.
But Qin Mubai didn't want to be famous at all, and he was still very annoyed. Because from the beginning, he never thought about messing with Princess Gaoyang, and this little girl was not his favorite. I didn't want to steal the fish, but I was forced to make a fishy smell. No one else would feel comfortable.
In the evening, the emperor sent his attendants to Baiqi to issue an edict and continue to enforce the ban on Princess Gaoyang. Qin Mubai sent Changsun Huan there.
In fact, the palace seemed relatively calm. It was not that everyone was not interested in the rumor about Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang, but that everyone was a sensible person and would not gossip about such matters to avoid getting into trouble.
It's just that Qin Mubai always feels a little uncomfortable wherever he goes. The way those people looked at him was always a little weird.
Life is actually business as usual.
The next day, Qin Mubai went to the harem to pick up the emperor for the morning dynasty. Li Shimin didn't say anything else and left as usual. Went to Penglai Hall again, and still took Li Zhi and Li Mingda to practice boxing, play, read and write. Until evening, nothing special happened.
It's time to go to Xianju Palace.
What is coming cannot be escaped. Qin Mubai took a deep breath and strode straight towards that troubled place.
Changsun Huan was pacing back and forth outside the palace in boredom. When he saw Qin Mubai coming from a distance, he couldn't help being surprised: "This guy has eaten the courage of a bear and a leopard, and he actually dares to come to the Immortal Palace?"
Qin Mubai walked over, glanced at him, and walked into the hall without saying a word.
Changsun Huan took a breath of cold air and shook his head: Is this guy really not afraid of death? How dare you come to see Princess Gaoyang so openly! … He is my superior officer, I have no right to question him. But the ban on Princess Gaoyang was the emperor's order, and no one was allowed to see her. What's more, it's Qin Mubai... I, should I report this matter to His Majesty the Emperor
Just as Changsun Huan was thinking about it over and over again, Qin Mubai's figure had disappeared around the corner of the hall.
Gritting his teeth, Changsun Huan turned around and left. Before leaving, he said to the soldiers guarding the palace: "I have a stomachache, so be careful."
When I walked to the bedroom of Xianju Hall, there were only a few eunuchs' maids standing outside the door to wait on me. As soon as these people saw Qin Mubai, their expressions immediately changed, which could be described as terrifying.
"Go in and report that Qin Mubai wants to see Concubine De." Qin Mubai walked up to a eunuch and said calmly.
"General, just a moment later, the villain will go in immediately to report." The eunuch was so excited that he ducked in.
At this moment, Princess Gaoyang was making a fuss in the palace. Concubine Yinde tried to persuade her, but to no avail, so she had to sit aside and sigh.
"Ling'er, I have said so much for my mother, why don't you understand?" Concubine Yinde sighed, "We, mother and daughter, are always walking on thin ice in this harem. It's rare that His Majesty the Emperor likes you, how can you be so arrogant because of his favor? What? The parents have always made the final decision on marriage. As a royal woman, you must obey the emperor's orders absolutely. It is an honor in itself to make some sacrifices for the royal family and the country. In fact, you must be considerate of your father. It's also for your own good. Although Fang Yiai is not a great person, he is not a treacherous person, and his appearance and talent are acceptable. More importantly, Fang Xuanling is your father's confidant. The founding hero of the Tang Dynasty. As a princess, it is already very good to marry into such a family. Don't forget, you are just a concubine. You have sixteen sisters, except for those who died in infancy. If I marry better than you, you should be satisfied!"
"I don't want it! I don't want it! I just don't care about it!" Princess Gao Yang stamped her feet, picked up a vase and threw it to the ground angrily. There was a loud bang and the pieces scattered all over the ground.
Concubine Yin De was so frightened that she screamed and her face suddenly turned pale: "Ling'er, don't be too presumptuous!"
"Why, do you even want to teach me a lesson, beat me, or abandon me? Okay, okay! You don't even want me, you all hate me! You all want to marry me off early, so that I don't show up in front of your eyes. I'm going to make you annoying, right?" Princess Gao Yang became more and more excited, and finally burst into tears, "I will never marry that Fang Yiai! If your father doesn't want me, then you don't want me either! Go ahead, you bastard without a mother, I don’t care about this princess living in this cold, stinking palace with no human touch!”
"Ling'er, you... you are going to be so angry that my mother is dying!" Concubine Yin De was so angry that she was trembling all over and biting her lips tightly, almost drawing blood.
Several eunuchs and maids only dared to watch from a distance, shrinking and lowering their heads, and no one dared to go over to persuade him.
"You are still standing there, why don't you hurry up and stop it? Later, I scratched the princess's foot, and I will beat you to death with my cane!" Concubine Yin De was so angry that she had no place to vent her anger, and started yelling at the palace attendants.
At this moment, a young eunuch tiptoed in. Concubine Liyin De stood still and said softly: "My queen, someone wants to see you."
"Why do we have to meet each other at this time? Get back!"
"yes… "
"Wait a minute!" Princess Gaoyang's red eyes flickered and she called to the eunuch, "Who is coming?"
"Qin Mubai..."
"What?!" The mother and daughter were shocked at the same time, and immediately looked at each other.
"Why is he here?"
"He actually dares to come?!"
…
After a while, Concubine Yin De sat down and regained her usual dignity and nobility. She lightly opened her red lips and said, "Ling'er, Qin Mubai is a sensible person. If there wasn't something important or a very special reason, she wouldn't be here. It's a big mistake to come here at this time. What he wants to see is my mother. You can hide behind the screen and wait until my mother sees her before making any further arguments."
"Well, okay." Despite the noise, Princess Gaoyang was still very close to her mother, who was dependent on each other, and she had always respected her, so she obediently ducked behind the screen.
"Go and ask General Qin to come in. You all should stand down first!"
Qin Mubai, who had been waiting for a long time, finally stepped into Concubine Yin De's palace and once again saw the noble woman who once made him feel so stunning. But now, he was not in the mood to appreciate any beauty. After the ceremony, Concubine Yin De showed him a seat. The two sat sideways facing each other, Qin Mu rolled his eyes, nose and heart, and remained speechless for a long time.
"Since the general is here, why don't you say a word?" Concubine Yin De's voice was as gentle as water as always, with a smile on her face, "There are no more people waiting here. But if you have anything to say, it will come out of your mouth and into mine." But it’s okay to say it.”
"Empress De Fei, regarding the matter of Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang, the reason why it has reached this stage is that Wei Chen did a lot of wrong things and played a lot of bad roles in it." Qin Mubai paused and raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He made a slight curvature and said suggestively, "Your Majesty is extremely smart, so I can certainly imagine how Wei Chen could come uninvited at such a time."
Concubine Yin De frowned slightly, and her slender white jade fingers trembled slightly. She was shocked and asked in her heart: Did the emperor specially ask him to come? ... Weird, what did the emperor ask him to do
"Then what are you here for?" Concubine Yin De asked.
"To untie the bell, you need someone to tie it. The minister came here specifically to advise Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang to obey the emperor and marry Fang Yiai willingly." Qin Mubai finished this sentence like a routine speech.
Although she tried her best to suppress her emotions and stay calm, Concubine Yin De's expression suddenly changed and she was shocked: "What did you say?"
"Weichen said that to untie the bell, the person who tied it needs to be tied. This matter started because of me, so I must solve it myself." Qin Mubai repeated almost word for word, "So, Weichen came here specially I advise Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang to obey the emperor and marry Fang Yiai willingly."
Concubine Yin De's expression suddenly stiffened. She looked at Qin Mubai blankly, as if looking at a monster. He thought in surprise: Why did the emperor let Qin Mubai be the lobbyist? … What is he implying
Dangerous!
Concubine Yin De, who has experienced countless storms and survived hundreds of calamities, immediately thought of something like this - danger!
The emperor's move contained murderous intent!
Concubine Yin De thought that the emperor's implication was that I no longer care about this matter. I only care about the result and not the process. The result I want is for Gao Yang to marry Fang Yiai obediently. Qin Mubai, you and Princess Gaoyang are the core figures in the whole incident. You must mediate it yourself. It is not too late to remedy the situation, otherwise the trouble will really get out of hand. In order to take into account the authority of the emperor and the face of the country, I will also operate on my own beloved daughter and confidant general!
This is your own last chance! Unless you come together and take the initiative to compromise, you will die, and there is no room for negotiation!
The reason why Concubine Yin De thought this way was entirely for one reason - in the past, the emperor liked and even doted on Princess Gaoyang. No matter how much nonsense she made, he would always laugh it off. Then there were some rumors that even if Princess Gaoyang burned down the palace, the emperor would just laugh it off. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it also illustrates the emperor's love for Gao Yang.
But when Princess Gaoyang stood on opposite sides of the emperor's authority and the face of the country, the emperor, the father of his daughter Mo Shen, would instantly turn into a cold-blooded emperor. Between family affection and hegemony, he would choose the latter without hesitation - the blood of Xuanwu Sect is the testimony!
Therefore, this time Princess Gaoyang's refusal to marry caused an uproar, but the emperor never came to personally persuade Princess Gaoyang. It's not that he doesn't like Gao Yang anymore, or that he doesn't have the patience, but when family affection conflicts with Ba Ye, in his opinion, it is irreconcilable, and family affection must give way to Ba Ye.
Even if it is his most beloved daughter, there is no room for negotiation!
So he sent Qin Mubai as a lobbyist, which was equivalent to a showdown between the naked Concubine Xiang Yin and her daughter - you either have to obey or die with this man.
This is like a battle between two armies. Li Shimin had an absolute advantage and surrounded the opponent. He also captured the family members of the opponent's general, and then sent one of the family members to persuade the opponent to surrender. Either you surrender together, or I will kill your family first and then attack your army!
Now, Qin Mubai and Concubine Yin De, mother and daughter, have become people in the same boat. There is no doubt that this is the relationship.
"He is so... so cruel!" Concubine Yin De murmured, these were the only words she was thinking in her heart.