After returning to the military camp and taking care of military affairs for a while, it was already getting late and night had fallen. Qin Mubai called Pang Fei into his room and gave him secret instructions.
"Teacher, why did the emperor suddenly allow you to take such a long leave this time? Aren't the two young highnesses inseparable from you? Is there something hidden in it?" Pang Fei asked.
"There is no hidden secret. Don't ask if you shouldn't ask." Qin Mubai said, "I called you here to tell you something important and confidential."
"Teacher, please tell me!" Pang Fei immediately sat down and waited seriously for Qin Mubai's instructions.
"If a third person finds out about this matter, you and I will definitely lose our heads. Moreover, it may also harm our family." Qin Mubai said seriously, "So, you must think clearly about your reply."
"Uh... is it so serious?" Pang Fei was so frightened that his face changed, but he immediately gritted his teeth, "Wealth and honor are found in danger. Once a disciple follows his mentor, he will follow his mentor for life! He does not seek to live together, but to seek common ground. Die. Just tell me, my disciple, I will fight to the death to do this well!"
"I don't want you to swear or swear, I believe you. In fact, the thing is very simple, but you just have to be careful." Qin Mubai said, "Before I tell you this task, I will tell you another confidential matter. . In a few days, Chang Sun Huan will leave, and there will be a vacancy for the deputy commander of Baiqi General..."
"Really?!" Pang Fei's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement, but he immediately smiled awkwardly, "The disciple is still just a team leader, and he doesn't dare to aim too high. But as long as the teacher is here, the disciple has hope. Teacher, you are If you have anything to do, just tell me. I will try my best to do it well. I know that my mentor has never treated me badly, but I have to make more contributions and do more things for my mentor so that I can deserve it!"
"Well said. I'm very happy that you have such an awareness." Qin Mubai nodded with satisfaction and said, "Now you listen carefully. During the ten days when I am away, if there is any news about Princess Gaoyang's marriage, If there is any sudden change, you must find a way to leave the palace and send me a message."
Pang Fei was startled: "That's it?"
"that's all."
"Teacher, are you done?"
"Nonsense!" Qin Mubai glared at him, "Or do you think that I really asked you to do something particularly dangerous? But you have to be very careful about this matter and don't let anyone know about it. You can't do it openly if you contact me. If you want to go to the Qin Mansion, I will tell you a place - there is a remote village in the south of Chang'an City, southwest of Qujiangfang. There is a farmyard there, where girl Yao'er and a group of orphans live. You can just go there and find me. "
"So Miss Yao'er lives there..." Pang Fei laughed twice and nodded, "Don't worry, mentor, I can still do this little thing."
"Shut up! Do you think my words are just falling on deaf ears? What I told you before is not nonsense. If you make a mistake in this matter and let the news leak out, it will definitely be a matter of losing your head!" Qin Mubai scolded sternly. road.
Pang Fei's heart tightened and his expression changed, and he hurriedly raised his hands and said seriously: "Yes, disciple, please remember that you will never be negligent in the slightest!"
That night, Qin Mubai quietly left the palace and returned home while taking advantage of the darkness.
It was quiet in the Qin Mansion, but the lights were still on in Qin Shubao's room. Qin Mubai originally didn't want to disturb his father's rest, but Qin Shubao was alert and found someone coming to the house. He opened the door and saw Qin Mubai, and called out, "Is it Sanlang?"
"Dad, it's me." Qin Mubai hurriedly stepped forward, "It's getting late, and I plan to come back tomorrow to pay my respects to my father."
"Come into the room."
The father and son entered the house. Qin Mubai stood beside his father, feeling something bad in his heart. Judging from the situation, Qin Shubao was not in a good mood today and his face was very serious.
"I knew you would come back."
"Oh? How did father find out?" Qin Shubao asked in surprise.
Qin Shubao glanced at Qin Mubai and said calmly: "I have followed the emperor for so many years as my father, and I have not followed him in vain. I have some understanding of his temperament and habits. At the moment, the city is abuzz about Princess Gaoyang's marriage. At this time, The emperor will definitely let you leave the palace temporarily to avoid suspicion."
"What father said is..." Qin Mubai nodded, "Not only that, the emperor also found an excuse to reward me greatly. In the next few days, someone will be sent to order a house for me."
"Really?" Qin Shubao frowned slightly, thought for a moment with stars in his eyes, and nodded with sudden realization, "That's right. If you have a fault, you will not be punished but rewarded. This is indeed the emperor's behavior. In this way, you will I owe the emperor a great favor, and I am very grateful to him. Moreover, by doing this, he is undoubtedly declaring to everyone that the relationship between you and Princess Gaoyang is definitely not what the outside world has said. "
"My father is wise, and the kid thinks so in his heart!" Qin Mubai responded, "Originally, the kid has nothing to do with Princess Gaoyang. Apart from being a minister, they are only friends at most. Baiqi serves the royal family, and I can't do anything the princess orders. He refused, so he played with her several times. Moreover, the child tried his best to shirk the blame. This time, it was actually Princess Gaoyang who objected to marrying into the Fang family and took advantage of the child. "
"My father believes in you on this matter." Qin Shubao said firmly, "You don't have to explain anything to me. I just hope that this matter will pass as soon as possible and that you will stop interfering and not be involved again. Do you understand?"
"I know, kid." Qin Mubai nodded in agreement, but secretly thought in his heart: How could anything be so easy? The plan planned by Princess Gaoyang and I was only half implemented, because the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. Otherwise, then I am setting her up. How could Princess Gaoyang let me go
"When this matter subsides, don't stay in Baiqi anymore." Qin Shubao suddenly said something shocking.
Qin Mubai was slightly startled, but he didn't say anything more and just nodded: "My child thinks so too. The palace is full of dangers and murderous intentions, and it is really not a peaceful place. Although the Baiqi Envoy is favored by the scenery, But it’s actually more dangerous than going into battle, risking your life with your head up all the time. Instead of doing this, I’d rather be transferred to the army and be a real general who charges into battle than dying in the middle of intrigues.”
"It seems that you have realized it yourself, which is good." Qin Shubao nodded while stroking his long beard. After a moment of silence, he said, "Actually, my father has already entered the palace and met His Majesty."
"When?" Qin Mubai was even more surprised. My father had not appeared in court for several years, and this time he actually went to see the emperor.
"Today," Qin Shubao said, "just when the incident between you and Princess Gaoyang was spreading, my father went to the palace to meet the emperor."
"What did father do? Is he pleading for me?" Qin Mubai asked.
"Of course not." Qin Shubao remained calm and said word by word, "On the contrary, please ask for your father's life and let the emperor give you death!"
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Qin Mubai was shocked at first, but then he calmed down and nodded: "Father did the right thing... If you go to plead for mercy, the emperor might really kill me. In fact, this afternoon, the child also did the opposite. Well, we got through it.”
"What's going on?"
Qin Mubai told Qin Shubao about Changsun Huan.
"Yes. It seems that you have gained a lot of energy during these days and have not been following the emperor in vain." Qin Shubao nodded and said, "The emperor is a wise king and a holy master. He has a keen vision and unique opinions. Who wants to use slanderous words to slander Complaining to the emperor will not only have no effect, but will cause trouble for you. Changsun Huan is an example. You are doing the right thing. In the same way, if your father begs the emperor not to kill you, he may really take action against you. Murderous intention. Because that will make him more convinced that you are guilty. Otherwise, why should I plead for you? The emperor has such a character, you must remember it in the future."
"Yes. During this period, my child has also experienced it deeply." Qin Mubai sighed, shook his head, and said, "My child felt that the emperor's hands and eyes were almost all over the sky, and he seemed to be able to see through other people's thoughts. I remembered that when I entered the palace What my father said to me before. At that time, you said that you should never forget that the emperor is the one who controls everything. You must take him into consideration in everything you do in the palace, and you must not ignore his teachings at any time. It’s absolutely correct. My kid, I was a little careless at some point, and that’s why I got into trouble today. I learned a painful lesson!”
"It's never too late to wake up." Qin Shubao said, "You can rest at home for a while and try not to go out. After this period of limelight is over, you can find a way to ask for external transfer and find any other errands to do. Okay. Don’t worry, the emperor will definitely agree to it.”
Qin Mubai thought for a while and nodded: "Father is right. Now, the emperor wants me to leave Princess Gaoyang's sight. It would be better if I can disappear in Chang'an. And the child also feels it, he is trying In order to transfer power to Baiqi, he gave the boy a ten-day rest. Firstly, he wanted to calm down the turmoil and downplay the rumors. Secondly, the eldest son Huan was definitely going to be reorganized, and Li Junxian was about to be reorganized. Taking over his position and holding the position of chief historian, it won’t be long before Li Junxian can completely take over Baiqi and replace me.”
"Yes... this is indeed the method used by the emperor." Qin Shubao sighed softly and said, "He conquered the world on a war horse, and he is very good at running an army. When Baiqi was first formed, there were Li Junxian and you Handle it together. They are called assistants, but they are actually supervisors. No one under him is indispensable, and there will always be a replacement for you. The emperor's foreshadowing has been laid long ago."
"Yes, I have understood it from the beginning." Qin Mubai said, "The emperor cannot let any one minister dominate. Even if it is only a small hundred cavalry army, he still needs absolute control. It seems impossible for the kid to control it. In fact, it can be replaced in an instant, which is the brilliance of the emperor. "
"Yes. As ministers, we are both blessed and sad to meet such an emperor." Qin Shubao seemed to be caught up in endless memories and said leisurely, "So, we must not be arrogant at any time and think that we are unique. It’s irreplaceable. There are many people who have made this mistake, so let’s learn from it!”