Chapter 70: Gao Yang's Entanglement
Days passed, and it was business as usual.
The farce of Princess Gaoyang's suicide by jumping into the river gradually faded away, and Li Shimin never mentioned it to Qin Mubai. Even Li Junxian, who has always been the gossip and likes to preach to Qin Mubai the most, did not mention this matter. It can be seen that those palace maids and soldiers who know the inside story have kept their mouths very well. At least, it is not said that this matter is very evil, and it is exaggerated by false rumors.
This made Qin Mubai feel a lot more relaxed.
Since these days, Princess Gaoyang may have been taught by Li Shimin and Concubine Yin De, or she was recuperating from her illness with peace of mind, so she became much more honest, and basically disappeared from Qin Mubai's sight.
There is a good phenomenon that Li Zhi and Li Mingda are more and more fond of Qin Mubai's father, and even a little attached to him. Listening to the nurse and the palace maids, the two little ones often get up in the middle of the night, and they also noisily shout "to the village chief", otherwise they will cry and refuse to sleep. Once Li Zhi was sick and had a little fever, and he didn't sleep all night and talked nonsense, which frightened Li Shimin.
Li Zhi's nonsense can be regarded as interesting, most of it is related to "Pleasant Goat and Gray Taro", and the other half is calling Qin Mubai's name and asking him to protect himself.
The imperial doctor gave the needle and used the medicine, and Li Zhi's illness did not improve for a while. In desperation, Li Shimin sent someone to invite Qin Mubai in the middle of the night and asked him to serve at Li Zhi's sickbed.
Qin Mubai first held Li Zhi's hand and chatted with him for a while, told him a story, and then played the pipa for a while. Then a miracle appeared - Li Zhi gradually subsided his fever and became conscious. But he refused to let Qin Mubai go back, saying that there was a gray taro in his dream who wanted to catch him and eat him, so he dragged Qin Mubai's hand, so he slept peacefully all night.
The imperial doctor's acupuncture medicine was naturally effective, and Qin Mubai's spiritual therapy also had a miraculous effect, and when he got up the next day, Li Healed his body recovered.
After this incident, Li Zhi simply regarded Qin Mubai as his "protector", and he couldn't leave an inch. The little guy is also very righteous, what is delicious, the first thing he thought of was to leave half for Qin Mubai. No matter what Qin Mubai said, he always obeyed his words. Those nurses and palace maids, even with all their lips and tongues, couldn't persuade Li Zhi to go to bed obediently or go to his husband to study on time, as long as Qin Mubai said a word, Li Zhi would definitely obey.
Under the influence of Li Zhi, his little follower and sister Li Mingda also had the same attitude towards Qin Mubai.
Later, even Li Shimin was a little jealous - I, who is a father, why is it not as good as Qin Mubai, a kid, to have prestige in front of the two little guys?
As a result, Li Shimin has more trust in Qin Mubai, and he is no problem.
On the side of the Immortal Palace, Princess Gaoyang sent palace maids to invite her a few more times, but Qin Mubai made excuses and turned it away and didn't go again. Although the emperor gave him the privilege to come and go as he pleases anywhere in the harem, there are some taboos to be aware of. If you go once to visit the sick, and if you go often...... That's a lot of fun.
There are some things that everyone knows: the emperor's women are lonely and lonely most of the time. What do you mean by you, a complete, young, strong-blooded man, always running to Concubine Yinde?
Qin Mubai deeply understands the truth that the melon field does not accept the plum and does not complete the crown - although Concubine Yin De, a mature, rich and beautiful woman, is very attractive to him, she is definitely not the object of his fantasies. It's better not to make this kind of joke.
The days passed peacefully, and they remained the same. Qin Mubai felt a little bored and tired. Although Li Zhi and Li Mingda can be easily handled now, the work of taking care of children is more heartwarming than commanding the army, and this is not a job that Qin Mubai likes.
In recent days, he has always wanted to ask Li Shimin for a leave of absence and go home to rest for a few days. Counting the days, I haven't taken a vacation for a month or two, in addition to managing the hundred horsemen and taking care of military affairs, I still have to spend a lot of energy to take care of the two little children, but I'm really a little tired.
At noon that day, Qin Mubai took a nap in the imperial garden as usual. Although Li Zhi "very warmly" invited Qin Mubai to take a nap in the dormitory with him, Qin Mubai did not dare to agree - that is the harem, this kind of thing is not something that a courtier can do.
Sleeping in a daze, Qin Mubai was awakened by a crisp call from afar: "Hey-"
This voice is so familiar!
Qin Mubai opened his eyes, and sure enough, it was Princess Gaoyang.
She seemed to have learned the lesson of the last time she wanted to sneak attack and was almost slashed by a knife, and this time she called him when she stood ten meters away.
Qin Mubai yawned and got up: "Your Royal Highness Princess, is there anything wrong with looking for a humble position?" ”
Princess Gaoyang brought a few personal maids, and walked over without hurry, with a look of displeasure on her face, pouting, and looking at Qin Mubai with dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong? Did I do anything to offend the public? Qin Mubai asked cautiously. This deviant little devil really can't be provoked, so it's best to stay away from her.
"What, did you forget?" Princess Gao Yang snorted lightly, "Say, why don't you go to the Immortal Palace when I pass you on repeatedly?" ”
Qin Mubai made a look, Princess Gaoyang asked the maids to retreat a little farther away, and then he said, "I said Your Royal Highness the Princess, do you really understand or are you fake?" Who lives in the Immortal Residence Hall? …… Is that a place I can go to often? The melon field is not acceptable, and Li Xia is not tidy, I should always avoid suspicion! ”
"Hmph, I knew you'd make such a statement!" Princess Gaoyang looked at Qin Mubai a few times angrily, but she was not really angry, and said in a loud voice, "Then what should I do if you promised to teach me about the pipa?" ”
"Teach, do what you say." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "Recently, I have been teaching King Jin and Princess Jinyang Pipa in the Imperial Garden every morning, so you can come with me!" ”
"I don't!" Princess Gao Yang resolutely refused.
"Why?"
"No, why, it's just not partial!" Princess Gao Yang clasped her elbows with her hands and turned her face away, her expression was like a proud peacock, and she said, "I want you to teach me separately and specially!" I don't want to be a pawn for the pheasant slave and the son! ”
"Oh, I'm jealous again." Qin Mubai smiled, "Okay, okay." Then you come to the Imperial Garden at noon every day, and I will teach you for half an hour. ”
"Don't." Princess Gaoyang still refused categorically, "In such a hot ghost weather, who is in the mood to play the pipa with you at noon?" I want you to teach me in the willow forest by the Yuqiao River every evening after you have handed in your errands. At that time, the weather was not hot, and the cool breeze by the Yushui River was quiet and quiet, which was so suitable for learning pipa! ”
"......" Qin Mubai was speechless for a moment and shook his head.
"What do you mean by always pushing back?" Princess Gao Yang frowned, annoyed and a little disappointed at Qin Mubai.
"Your Royal Highness Princess, it's not me who pushes back...... Think about it, there is no one at night by the Yushui Bridge, and the lonely men and widows play the pipa, what kind of system has it become? Qin Mubai said, "The etiquette in the palace is strict, so it's better not to overstep it." ”
"You—Where did you think you went? What, what lonely man and widow? Princess Gaoyang's face turned red with embarrassment for a while, and she hurriedly argued, "I will naturally bring the palace maid eunuch to accompany me, and there are often soldiers patrolling the imperial bridge, so what's wrong with playing the pipa in an open and honest manner?" - You don't have to say it, I've made up my mind, you can do it! ”
With that, Princess Gaoyang turned around gorgeously, stomped her feet, and left angrily.
Qin Mubai scratched his head depressedly: This little devil is really difficult! Why did you mess with me? Could it be that I'm making an old mistake again - a tragic encounter with peach blossoms? …… It's better not to be like this, Princess Gaoyang is such a quirky and hot-tempered eldest lady, I am not interested in it at all. Furthermore, I don't want to be the second in the love of the house, nor do I want to be the second debater monk who has been cut in half! Having said that, when I was an errand boy by the emperor's side but hooked up with the princess, no matter what the twists and turns of the matter were, it would definitely be an uproar and countless verbal criticisms, and Li Shimin probably wouldn't be able to spare me.
All in all, the little devil is not a good child, and it doesn't hurt to stay away from her.
But now she's dead or alive...... What to do?
It's really unprecedented...... Women are troublesome.
In the afternoon, he took Li Zhi and Li Mingda to Yu Shinan to study, Qin Mubai was also a little absent-minded, and he had been thinking of a way to solve the big trouble of Princess Gaoyang. Yu Shinan's old eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, and he asked with a smile: "Mu Bai seems to be preoccupied today!" ”
Qin Mubai smiled awkwardly and said, "Back to Mr. Hui, the student does have some personal troubles, and there is no way to solve them. ”
"Why don't you tell me about it?" Yu Shinan said with a smile.
Qin Mubai has always respected and trusted Yu Shinan, a teacher with outstanding knowledge and character, but when it comes to the princess and the privacy of the royal family, Qin Mubai still doesn't want to talk about Yu Shinan. So he said: "It's just a little trivial matter, I don't dare to say it and pollute my husband's ears and eyes." ”
Yu Shinan nodded and said with a smile: "In fact, many troubles come from the heart. The more complex the mind, the more troubles there will be. Especially when he is around the emperor and on an errand in this harem, it is always inevitable to suffer from gains and losses. Mu Bai, the body is upright and the shadow is not slanted, you don't have to worry too much. Just be a little downright, a little more atmospheric, and concentrate on doing things with a clear conscience. ”
For a while, Qin Mubai felt a little enlightened—yes! How can people really be in the flowers? Even if you don't have the intention, those flowers and grass will be intentionally involved. Therefore, the troubles of peach blossom luck will definitely accompany you, unless you leave this place of right and wrong. However, since you can't leave for a while now, it's better to be like what Yu Shinan said, be a little more generous, and don't always have to suffer from gains and losses.
"Mr. Xie advised, and the student wrote it down." Qin Mubai thanked him gratefully.
"Hehe, the old man didn't teach you anything." Yu Shinan smiled and waved his hand, "You can just decide for yourself." ”
Qin Mubai breathed a long sigh in his heart: Yu Shinan accompanied the kings of the two dynasties, and he has always been a close confidant, so naturally he has served by the emperor's side and come into contact with an environment like mine. His experience has been so useful to me!
Okay, little devil, since you have to post it, I won't run away from it. Isn't it just teaching the pipa? It's not cheating on love or hiding to practice what Yin and Yang Hehuan Dafa is, what's the big deal, I'll just teach it!
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