The prince's chariot drove in front, the guards guarded from the side, the civil and military officials followed, and some of the Eastern Palace adjutants and internal servants who came with the prince stayed on the two big ships behind.

The prince's southern tour is not a trivial matter, and it can be described as eye-catching. The total number of officials from the East Palace and the officials sent by the imperial court to participate in the ceremony reached 100. In addition, musicians, sacrificial wines, cooks, handymen, and waiters, these people who Li Chengqian used his hand also came, and there were three or five hundred people on the two ships behind, and they brought a lot of goods.

When Princess Gaoyang arrived at the dock, the warships were unloading the goods, and many of the soldiers left by Qin Mubai were dedicated to these things, and Pang Fei was taking care of them.

Idlers are not allowed to enter the military dock, even if the emperor's relatives and officials come, and the guards are the same as the military camp. But seeing that it was Princess Gaoyang, the sergeants knew about his relationship with Qin Mubai, so they dared to stop him, so they had to let him go.

Princess Gaoyang rushed into the dock in a hurry, and when she looked at it, she was a little dumbfounded: There are so many people, and several big ships are unloading, where can I find Wu Meiniang?

With a plan, Princess Gaoyang smiled proudly, shook her head and summoned more than a dozen big-headed soldiers, and said to them: "Listen, this palace is looking for someone, but I don't know where to find it." Raise your voices a little louder and call me! ”

The soldiers were stunned for a moment: "Your Royal Highness Princess, how do you call it?" ”

"You just shout loudly - Wu Meiniang from Chang'an, Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang is waiting for you here!"

"Uh...... Be! ”

How dare the sergeants be verbose, so they have to be cheeky and start shouting loudly - "Wu Meiniang from Chang'an, Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang is waiting for you here!" ”

It was also thanks to the soldier who was full of energy and loud voice, and these few roars suppressed all the noise, so that all the people on the dock heard it. Many people laughed, but they also began to spread the word of mouth, saying that Princess Gaoyang was waiting for Chang'an Wu Meiniang at the dock.

At this time, Wu Meiniang was leading several capable female subordinates to direct the porters to move and unload many goods brought from Chang'an, such as fine wine, silk, and many materials to be used to open a store.

Hearing the news, Wu Meiniang was happy, and hurriedly got off the boat with a few entourages and trotted towards Princess Gaoyang.

"Haha, Mei Niang, let me call you out!" Princess Gao Yang clapped her hands proudly and laughed, and said to the big-headed soldiers, "Okay, okay, don't shout, you guys are busy with your business!" I'll tell you General Qin, you've done me a favor, and there will definitely be a reward, hehe! ”

"Your Royal Highness Princess Xie!" The soldiers were amused and left laughing.

"Wu Zhao see the princess." Wu Meiniang stepped forward and hurriedly saluted.

"Hehe, I didn't expect us to meet again in Chang'an!" Princess Gaoyang said happily, "Have you worked hard all the way, are you faint?" ”

"It's fine." Wu Meiniang smiled, raised her eyes to look around, and said, "Prince, are they already gone?" ”

"yes, those big men, it's boring." Princess Gaoyang said, "They only care about their own decency, they only know how to talk about some national affairs, and they don't care about us." Look how nice I am, I came all the way to pick you up. ”

"Your Highness, how dare Wu Zhao? On such a formal occasion, it is indeed inconvenient for people like us to appear! You see, the prince's own concubines are all in the same boat with me! Wu Meiniang smiled, "Your Highness has been in Xiangzhou for many days, are you still used to living?" ”

"It's used to it, it's just ......" Princess Gao Yang pursed her lips and sighed, "It's a bit of a disappointment, it's quite sad." Do you know that my imperial sister-in-law, that is, the concubine of the third brother King Wu, passed away some time ago. Originally, I thought of Xiangzhou and had a good time with Mu Bai and them. Unexpectedly, I have been crying with me recently. Hey, you see, my eyes are a little red and swollen! ”

Wu Meiniang was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "It's really pitiful." Come to think of it, the crown princess is also about the same age as us, so she went first so early, hey, what a pity! ”

"Okay, Mei Niang, don't talk about these unhappy things when you first meet. You leave the matter of the dock to your subordinates, hehe, take my car, and let's go to the prince's brother's trip to the banquet together! Princess Gao Yang smiled happily.

"It's good, but it's ...... That kind of occasion is not suitable for a businesswoman like me, right? Wu Meiniang said.

"Nonsense, what's not suitable!" Princess Gao Yang raised her face and said angrily, "Don't pay attention to those men, and what rules are there." Now, you are my friend, even the Imperial City Ouchi can go boldly and boldly, let alone the prince's brother's line? Let's go, stop being verbose, hurry up, go after them, hehe! ”

"Okay!" Wu Meiniang smiled helplessly, handed over the affairs at hand to her subordinates, and boarded the car with Princess Gaoyang, looking at Xiangyang County.

The second daughter sat in the car, and Princess Gaoyang happily hugged Wu Meiniang's elbow and said with a smile: "Meiniang, it's good that you're here!" Do you know, Mu Bai disappointed me so much, hum! I've been here for so long, and I don't have time to play with me. I've been busy with his military affairs and official business, I'm so bored, I take people around the streets and alleys every day, my shoes are worn out, and everyone in the city is going to know me. ”

"Hehe, then why don't you repair him well?" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.

"Where do I dare, hehe, otherwise you won't let me go!" Princess Gaoyang smiled sheepishly.

"Ouch, what are you talking about?" Wu Meiniang smiled, "You're a princess!" ”

"Hee-hee, don't we have a 'secret agreement'? Outside, I'm a princess, and you have to honor me and listen to me; In private, you are a sister, and I want to listen to you. Princess Gaoyang said with a smile, "It's all because that guy is too careful, so hateful, neither of us can monopolize him; There's no way, so I can only take half of him, and the other half is yours, so I don't dare to mess around! ”

"Hee-hee!" Wu Meiniang also smiled, "You didn't tell that guy about this secret contract, did you?" ”

"I wouldn't be that stupid!" Princess Gao Yang smiled triumphantly, "He must still be struggling now, the two of us are here together, what should he do?" Hmph, when the time comes, let's join forces to deal with him together, and we won't be afraid of him being bullied! ”

"Dare to be ...... Did he 'bully' you? Wu Meiniang smiled warmly, deliberately saying the word 'bullying' more heavily.

"Huh? …… No, no! Princess Gaoyang's face suddenly turned red.

"Hee-hee!" Wu Meiniang was amused.

"I hate it, don't laugh!" Princess Gaoyang shouted a few times shyly, and suddenly laughed shyly, "Mei Niang, you have known him for so long, and there is a marriage contract before, it must have already been ...... That's it, right? ”

"Which one?" Wu Meiniang asked very seriously.

"Oh, that's it...... That, that! ”

"Well, which one is it?"

"Hmph, I won't tell you! You're just as cunning as he is! ”

……

At the prince's office, Li Chengqian looked around and nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, it's really a unique water town house, and I like it very much." ”

"If the prince likes it, it's fine. Previously, there were people who worried that you would not be satisfied! Li Daozong said.

Xiao Yu's face on the side was cold, and he didn't say anything.

"How so!" Li Chengqian said with a smile, "No matter what kind of residence it is, as long as it is arranged by the third brother and General Qin, it is their will, and I will be satisfied no matter what." Okay, everyone, please come in and rest, the lonely cooks and servants are still behind, and we will prepare for the banquet later! ”

"Don't bother the prince, I called the cooks and miscellaneous servants I brought from Chang'an here early in the morning, and I have been busy preparing for the banquet all morning, and now I should be almost ready." Li Daozong said.

"Well, Uncle Lao is really bothered, so everyone, please!" Li Chengqian led the way and walked in, looking around, quite novel.

"This is the first time Lone has come to the land of Jingxiang, and it feels really good. Although it is not as magnificent and luxurious as Chang'an, it also has a unique exquisite taste. Li Chengqian said, "It's not easy to leave Beijing once, and I'll have to stay a little longer this time before going back." Third brother, General Qin, you won't mind, right? ”

"Welcome." Li Ke said with a smile, "Brother Huang can do more in Xiangzhou, which is a blessing for the whole of Xiangzhou." The foolish brother is just worried that he will not be able to fulfill the friendship of the landlord, and if the hospitality is not good, he will hope that the royal brother Haihan. ”

"One family, how can you talk to two families?" Li Chengqian said with a smile, "Brothers, siblings." The left hand will not be polite to the right hand, and the right hand does not have to be too polite! ”

"What the prince said is very true." Li Daozong took over and said, "Brothers are of the same heart, and their benefits are golden." My Li Tang Ruoda family business needs the prince and many brothers to work together to prosper. ”

The group talked very happily and entered the main hall and sat down. The crown prince was the first, Li Ke and Li Daozong were separated, and the rest of Qin Mubai, Xiao Yu and other civil and military officials also gave seats. After serving tea and playing elegant music, the people who had traveled more than 20 miles rested for a while, preparing to start the banquet later.

Qin Mubai sat on the seat and slowly tasted the inscription, and said secretly in his heart: Seeing that Li Chengqian's words are decent and generous, but he is not as hasty as rumored by the outside world. Moreover, his brotherly relationship with Li Ke seems to be quite good. It's just that along the way, King Qi Li You didn't let out a single fart, and when several people from the royal family chatted, he didn't interject, and it didn't seem to be too right with the prince.

Everyone sat down, chatted and remembered. At this moment, there was a sound of carriages and horses in the courtyard, and a woman shouted: "Brother Prince, we are here!" ”

Who dares to trespass on the prince's deeds and shout loudly?

Everyone looked out curiously, and they were all happy, it turned out to be Princess Gaoyang. She was getting out of the car, waiting for another woman in the car to land.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "General Qin, why don't you go and greet him soon?" ”

"Uh, me?" Qin Mubai was stunned with tears and laughter.

"Of course it's you, is it possible that this king will go on your behalf?" Li Daozong also joked.

"Okay!" Qin Mubai got up with an embarrassed smile, gave a salute to the prince and walked out.

Princess Gaoyang was pulling Wu Meiniang into it with vigor, Qin Mubai greeted her, and hugged her fists solemnly: "The last general, Qin Mubai, on the orders of His Royal Highness the Prince, came to greet His Royal Highness the Princess!" ”

"Hee-hee!" Princess Gaoyang was immediately happy, coughed dryly twice, and cut her little hands on her back to make a positive color, "No courtesy, there is General Lao Qin!" This one is Chang'an Wu Meiniang, a close friend of the palace, you can't be lazy, let alone bullied! Otherwise, I ...... I'll spank you! ”

"Haha!" The room erupted in laughter.

Wu Meiniang was also amused, and said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness Princess, you are really majestic. Look at General Qin, his face is scared green by you. ”

Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly: "The last general will remember the princess's admonition." Come in, two of you! ”

"Hee-hee! It's so enjoyable! Princess Gaoyang snickered twice in her treacherous scheme, and pulled Wu Meiniang swaggering inside.

Li Chengqian sat on the top seat and laughed happily for a while, and said to everyone: "Princess, I will introduce you alone." Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang, you must already know each other; The other is the famous Chang'an Wu Meiniang, the daughter of my founding minister of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Speaking of this, Li Chengqian paused for a moment, and then emphatically said: "Well, she is not only Princess Gaoyang's close friend, but also the crown princess's best friend. ”

"Disrespectful, disrespectful!"

The civil and military officials of Xiangzhou present were suddenly moved. Originally, they were not unfamiliar with the name of Chang'an Wu Meiniang, as soon as Qin Xian wine became famous all over the world, the name of Chang'an Tian's first wine (Qin Xiange) was also famous in China, plus she had also lived with her father in Xiangzhou as an official, and she was Qin Mubai's fiancée and a famous beauty, so her name can be described as "thunderous".

It's just that they didn't expect that Wu Meiniang would have such a good relationship with Princess Gaoyang, and she was still the best friend of the crown princess. From this point of view, Qin Mubai's "relationship" in Chang'an is not deeper than ordinary!

On the other hand, Qin Mubai and Li Ke exchanged a look, but they were thinking about it - prince, this is undoubtedly blatantly close to Qin Mubai!