After listening to Qin Mubai's words, Qin Tong and Qin Bin looked at each other in shock, and Qin Shubao stroked his hair and smiled.

"Did you two hear that? Saburo is insightful. Qin Shubao nodded and praised, "My father has also taken these questions into account, and there is a reason why I show my heart to you today." It is true that even if you want to make a comeback as a father now, it is not so easy. Thinking of my father's influence in the army and his past achievements, the emperor could not give me a small official position, at least the general of the third rank or the commander of the impeachment party. But in this way, it will inevitably clash with the military power of Li Tao and others, affecting the old army pattern and balance. Therefore, unless there is a sudden rise of war, the army of the Tang Dynasty is temporarily organized, and it is possible for the father to take the initiative to ask Ying to return to the army. ”

"That's what my father said." Qin Mubai said, "But whenever there is a war, the government soldiers of the Tang Dynasty will assemble and marshall, and there will be a wartime 'marching road' grouping, and there will definitely be a lot of marching road commanders (equivalent to the front-line commanders of the field army). At that time, it was the best time for my father to make a comeback. ”

"What Saburo said coincides with being a father." Qin Shubao nodded and smiled, and said, "Your three brothers are all in positions in the palace, so you must be well-informed. From this day forward, you will keep a close eye on military developments and report back to me at any time. ”

"Yes, Father!" The three brothers agreed to the promise.

"Especially Saburo." Qin Shubao said, "Every day when you are by the emperor's side, the news you hear is the fastest and most accurate. As long as it does not leak the secrets of the imperial court, it will not provoke the emperor's punishment, but if there is news, you must notify me as soon as possible. Don't let your father down! ”

"Yes, father." Qin Mubai gave up his promise, thinking: Father, is undoubtedly the most trustworthy person now.

After eating the family banquet, Qin Shubao, who was in a good mood, specially let Qin Mubai play the pipa once, and his family entertained himself. He said that he didn't expect that now San Lang's apprentices are all popular all over the capital - the name of the blind banshee, even hiding at home for his father has heard of it. She's a nice girl. Also, why did that Wu Meiniang go into business? She is the daughter-in-law of my Qin family, why did she really show up and become a businessman?

Qin Mubai didn't say anything, and only after the two brothers left, did he explain the reason to Qin Shubao.

After hearing this, Qin Shubao just shook his head: "It's all Tiangong who is playing tricks." ”

Qin Mubai chewed the meaning of his father's words, and always felt that he was not so satisfied with Wu Meiniang, the daughter-in-law. It is not surprising that in the minds of the Tang people, businessmen are always lowly and have no status. It's like in modern society, the son of an official eunuch has to marry an uneducated native girl from a remote village. Although the slogan of freedom of love is loud, some people take it very seriously. Not to mention in the era of Datang, which attaches importance to the origin of the gate valve.

"In the future, things have taken a turn for the better, and it is better for her to stop doing business. Although my Qin family is not very rich and noble, they are not short of money to spend and can support her. Qin Shubao said.

"Well, now that Mei Niang hasn't arrived at the door, the child will make a decision when this matter is really at that time. Father rest assured. Qin Mubai could only reply like this, first use a delaying strategy. With a generation gap of more than 1,000 years, many concepts are deeply rooted in Qin Shubao's mind. Although he is a relatively enlightened father, it is unrealistic for him to suddenly change the concept he has formed for decades.

"Okay, let's not talk about it." Qin Shubao smiled and patted Qin Mubai's shoulder, "San Lang, you are busy now, it is rare to go home once." Rest at home and spend more time with your mother and little sister. For the past three months, they've been trying to you. ”

"The child knows." Qin Mubai smiled, "I haven't learned martial arts and marksmanship with my father for three months, and the child misses it very much." I heard from the two brothers that my father must have made great progress in studying Tai Chi Qin Gun at home all day long, and the child is trying to ask for a teacher! ”

"Haha! So what are you waiting for! While the wine is booming now, let's go and compare a few times immediately! Qin Shubao came to his senses at once, and said with a bright look in his eyes, "Don't say it." The more I studied this Taijiquan, the more profound I felt. The boat is rising and the water is high, and the Taiji Qin gun has been constantly perfected by me, and it is far more powerful than three months ago - San Lang come quickly, teach you right away for my father! ”

Qin Mubai was embarrassed: I said casually, you are still serious! …… Yes, as soon as I got home, I had to be beaten!

The father and son went to the backyard polo field and had a shootout as usual. Uncle Qin is not a person who likes to brag, he hasn't seen him for three months, his marksmanship has obviously improved greatly, and he has reached an unpredictable situation. Originally, Qin Mubai's martial arts were already very good, and he had trained hard for three months. But after a few rounds of fighting against his father, he was easily put down and lost.

"It's a mountain and a mountain high! I don't know how many years of hard training it will take to reach the realm of my father! Qin Mubai said to himself with a wry smile.

"San Lang, this marksmanship can be practiced not only by practice." Qin Shubao said, "The most powerful marksmanship in the world is the marksmanship that kills. Only when you have gone through countless rounds on the battlefield, experienced the blood of life and death, and survived countless people in battle, your marksmanship is really great! ”

"Uh...... I got to know my father. Qin Mubai could only shake his head and sigh, thinking: It seems that I, the so-called "general" who grew up in the era of peace, no matter how I practice martial arts, I can't catch up with my father who has fought on the battlefield for half his life! Practice makes true knowledge, and what martial arts is more powerful than the skills honed in actual combat?

After practicing martial arts, Qin Mubai returned to his room, where his mother and little sister were already waiting for him. The mother and the girl chatted until late at night, and Qin Mubai finally slept the most restful sleep in the past few months.

The next morning, when Qin Mubai, who had slept lazily, pushed open the window of the room, he saw the little sister Shuang'er sitting alone on a small stone bench in the courtyard, holding a pot of fiery red flowers in her hand, looking at it in a daze.

"Frost."

"Third brother, are you awake?" Shuang'er came back to her senses, smiled at Qin Mubai, and came forward to knock on the door, "Let me come in!" ”

Qin Mubai opened the door and let her in, and was immediately attracted by the flowers she was holding: "Shuang'er, why did you raise such a pot of flowers?" ”

"Does the third brother recognize you too?" Shuang'er made a silent movement, hurriedly closed the door, carried the flower into the house and put it down, and said with a smile, "Dragon Claw Flower, beautiful!" ”

Qin Mubai looked at this pot of potted flowers that were dazzling red and blooming strangely, and nodded: "Not only do I recognize it, but I also know many legends about this flower." It is also known that now this flower is an ominous symbol. ”

"Yes, so I secretly raised it, for fear that my parents would find out and scold me, hehe!" Shuang'er wiped her nose and smiled a little proudly, "But I know that the third brother has always been the most tolerant and loves me the most, so he won't scold me, right?" ”

"You girl, it's not bad to brag and gagged people." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "I just want to remind you that the stem of this flower is poisonous, be careful of the poisonous juice." ”

"It doesn't matter." Shuang'er sat down, held her cheeks, and said leisurely, "It's just that every time I see this flower, I think of a person." At that time, we often looked for this kind of flower that bloomed like sparks in the mountains and shadows outside Chang'an City. Now, not anymore. ”

Obviously, Shuang'er was thinking about Li Ke again. Qin Mubai smiled and sat down beside him and said, "Shuang'er, I'll tell you a story." Do you know what this flower is called besides the dragon's claw flower? ”

"Yes, there are many names." Frost said, "There are cockroach flowers, crow garlic, earth flowers, ghost flowers, mountain black flowers, and flowers of life and death...... In short, it's all ominous names, huh! I really can't figure out why such a beautiful flower has been given such an ominous name. Is it because he often drives in places like graveyards? People treat it unfairly! ”

Qin Mubai nodded and smiled: "It also has a name, called Manzhu Shahua." Ever heard of it? ”

"Hey, it's a curious name, I really haven't heard of it."

"There's a story." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "According to legend, it is a magical flower that grows in the Three Rivers of Hell, and its peculiar fragrance can awaken the memories of people's previous lives, and it blooms in large patches, bright red as blood. They followed the guidance of this flower to the underworld and hell. Its color is like blood, and its beauty is suffocating and stunning. Whether it's because of its deep red hue that is reminiscent of blood and death, or because its bulbs are highly poisonous, the beauty of Manju Sawa is the ominous beauty of the Demon, the Calamity, Death and Separation. That's why people gave him so many ominous names. ”

"Third brother, I know you're talking about myths, but ...... Is beauty also wrong? Frost frowned and asked.

"That's a good question. Beauty is certainly not wrong. Qin Mubai stroked his sister's head and said softly, "Just like the relationship between you and Li Ke, it is very innocent and simple. But this relationship is not blessed, and lovers can become dependents. That's why you think the fate of this flower is very similar to yours, so you like it, right? ”

"Third brother...... You're so smart! Shuang'er lowered her head and nodded slightly, "Why, there are always so many unsatisfactory things in the world?" ”

"The third brother will tell you another story. It's also about this Manju Sahua. Qin Mubai said, "Legend has it that a long, long time ago, there was a place full of large manzhu sawahs. Guarding here are two goblins, one is a flower demon named Manzhu, and the other is a leaf demon named Shahua. They have been waiting for Manju Sawa for thousands of years, but they have never met, because Manju Sawa has no leaves when it blooms, and there are no flowers when there are leaves, and flowers and leaves have never appeared at the same time. They miss each other frantically and are tormented by this pain. Finally, one day, they decided to meet secretly against God's will. That time, the red and bright flowers of Manju Sahua were set off by the eye-catching green, and they bloomed particularly enchanting and beautiful. ”

"I wish we were those two brave flower demons and leaf demons, even if it was just an instant reunion......" Frost'er's eyes were already hazy, and she choked softly.

Then God blamed him. Manju and Sahua were thrown into reincarnation and cursed to never be together, suffering in the human world for the rest of their lives. Since then, Manju Sawa has also been called the Flower of the Other Side, which means a flower that blooms in the kingdom of heaven, and the flower is shaped like a palm that is praying to the heavens. This kind of flower blooms on the Huangquan Road, and every time Manzhu and Sawa are reincarnated on the Huangquan Road, they can smell the fragrance of Manzhu Sawa and think of themselves in their previous lives, and then swear not to separate, and fall into the cursed cycle again and again without regrets. ”

"What a great and faithful goblin, such a tragic and poignant story...... Why are elves more persistent and brave than humans? Frost wiped her eyelids and muttered, "Also, why does God have to break them up and keep them together, and what will hinder him?" ”

Qin Mubai gently patted her little sister's back to comfort her, and said, "Shuang'er, the truth is often so cruel and helpless. God has God's thoughts, and the world has its rules. Whether it is the goblins or us, we are very small and helpless in front of God and the rules. ”

Frost bit her lip and let the tears pour down, wetting her face and flowing down her jaw.

"Although I am powerless to fight, I would rather learn the reincarnation of that goblin into a curse!" Frost said suddenly, "It's just a pity...... Even if I were Manju, he wouldn't be Sahua. ”

With that, Frost hugged the flower pot tightly and cried.

"Silly girl, don't be so sad and pessimistic. You forgot, you still have a third brother! The third brother will definitely find a way to help you. ”

"Thank you, third brother...... Whining! Frost still couldn't stop crying.

When Qin Mubai was trying his best to comfort the crying little sister, there was a knock on the door, and a gentle voice said, "Third brother, why did you bully the little sister so much that she cried early in the morning?" …… Hey, dragon claw flower, this ominous flower, how did you grow it at home? ”

Shuang'er was so startled that she jumped up in a hurry, ran out with the flower pot in her arms, and said as she ran: "Second brother, don't betray me, otherwise I won't pay attention to you in the future, and I won't make you snacks to eat!" ”

The person who came was the second brother Qin Bin. Seeing the little sister like this, Qin Bin shook his head and smiled: "This girl has learned to threaten people...... Hmm, did the third brother sleep well yesterday? ”

"Very good." Qin Mubai hurriedly welcomed the second brother into the room and sat down, made tea, and said, "The second brother came so early today, don't you need to go to Hongwen Pavilion to take up a job?" ”

"There are very few things in Hongwen Pavilion, and Brother Fool has always been very idle." Qin Bin sat down, tasted the tea gently, and said slowly, "Third brother, the foolish brother came to you on purpose. ”

"Does the second brother have any advice?" Qin Mubai asked.

"It's not. I have been entrusted with an invitation to you. Third brother, please take a look. With that, Qin Bin took out a beautiful invitation card with green grass and handed it over.

This color of the invitation card is for calling friends and amusement.

Qin Mubai unfolded it and couldn't help but frown slightly: "King Wei invited me and you to go to his mansion for a banquet and entertainment?" ”

"Exactly." Qin Bin smiled meaningfully and nodded.

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