Chapter 523: Sauvignon Blanc, See You Again
Now is the official occasion for diplomatic relations between the two countries, and Qin Mubai doesn't have much heart to spy on the appearance of the queen. At the moment, he is holding the envoy Jiecheng, and there are Zhu Bancheng and Xiao Xuanwu on the left and right to present the name of the country and the marshal. The other two auxiliary ministers of Kang Guo received the state and name stickers respectively, and they should return the gift.
Queen Kangguo has been sitting on the throne, and only said at the beginning, "Young Marshal Qin adhered to the righteousness and personally led the royal division of the Heavenly Dynasty to come to the rescue of my small country, and the whole country was deeply moved", and there was no other words, and the ministers were always presiding over this diplomatic ceremony.
But just this sentence made Qin Mubai's heart stir slightly...... I didn't expect the queen of Kangguo to speak such an authentic and fluent Chinese, and this voice is so familiar!
Although it came from a veil, every note she said seemed to have a magic power that penetrated people's hearts, plucking the heartstrings that Qin Mubai's heart had not touched for a long time.
Inadvertently, the image of the demon child appeared in Qin Mubai's mind. The one who had given him the most selfless tenderness and the most bitter sorrow, poor woman!
With his heart moving, Qin Mubai couldn't help but raise his head and look at the queen on the throne.
Just like having a heart, the queen also looked at Qin Mubai.
The two of them looked at each other, and their hearts throbbed!
Although the queen only showed a pair of eyes, her eyes could not hide that Qin Mubai was still throbbing.
On such an occasion, the two of them suddenly lost their minds together.
Qin Mubai couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face showed surprise, and he couldn't help muttering in his mouth-"Demon?!" β
That's right, he's seen this kind of look before. Although he has only seen it once, it is still a moment, and it is destined to make him unforgettable for the rest of his life - that is, when the demon returned to the light when he was dying, his eyes that had been blind for many years suddenly regained sight!
That look, like an awl, carved the name of the demon in the bones of Qin Mubai's heart, in this life and this life, it will never be erased!
Now, in Kangju Country, from the queen's eyes, I read the kind of eyes of the demon!
"Young marshal...... Young marshal! Xiao Xuanwu called in a low voice, "Minister Kang asks you to stamp the handsome seal on their national return......"
"Oh......" Qin Mubai suddenly came back to his senses, smiled slightly embarrassed, and took out the handsome seal to stamp it.
After the ceremony, Minister Kang invited Xiao Xuanwu and other Tang generals to hold a banquet at Qilintai; But he said to Qin Mubai that Her Majesty would personally set up a banquet in the harem to entertain the marshal of the Celestial Empire, and invited Qin Mubai to the harem for a banquet.
"Exactly!" Qin Mubai readily agreed.
The queen got up from the throne, nodded lightly to Qin Mubai, smiled, and floated away.
Qin Mubai's heart throbbed again, and even he himself was a little surprised: the look on her face when she smiled at me just now, and her back when she walked, seemed so familiar, could it be that we had really seen it somewhere? It's weird! I haven't even seen this woman's face yet, why am I so upset today? Could it be that this woman has some special ability that can seduce people's souls?
At this time, Su Lianqing came up, chuckled twice, and said, "How is it, Young Marshal Qin, is it impossible to hold it?" β
"!" Qin Mubai glared at her.
"Isn't it, you know it yourself." Su Lianqing continued to smile and said, "When you get to the harem for a banquet in a while, don't rely on wine to come nonsense!" - Let me tell you, although Kang is a small country, they are very religious believers! The queen is the widow of the previous king, she must keep the festival, don't ......"
"Shut up! You talk so much, who do you think of me? Qin Mubai scolded angrily.
"Hey, hey!" Su Lianqing smiled more and more treacherously, "Okay, I won't talk nonsense." I only convey one sentence left by Wu Dongjia, that is-don't be greedy for delay, come to the Sam River! β
"Do you still need to tell me?" Qin Mubai sneered, "Later, I will use the state banquet to complete the diplomatic etiquette, and I will immediately wave my troops north to the Sam River!" Cling? Covet what! You must have made this up, how could she say such a thing! β
"Haha, you'll know later if Wu Meiniang said it - come with me, Her Majesty the Queen is waiting for you in the harem!" Su Lianqing led the way mysteriously and triumphantly.
Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled, and said secretly, what is the great thing about this queen, could it be that it can make me forget about Wu Meiniang and military affairs? - What!!
All the way through the corridor and the house, the exotic buildings and luxurious decorations along the way made Qin Mubai, who had seen a lot of the world, a little blind.
It seems that the rumors from the outside world are not wrong, the royal palace of Kangguo is indeed a "golden palace". Pull out a piece of agate from the wall here, it's all priceless and can make people rich overnight.
The queen stood in a garden of statues in the harem, with only two maidservants beside her. Looking at the situation, it is not like preparing to entertain foreign guests, but more like waiting for a lover.
Su Lianqing led Qin Mubai to the garden, laughed a few times and slipped away. Seeing Qin Mubai coming in, the queen also withdrew the only two maidservants beside her.
White jade well pool, clear water murmuring; Rockery statue, green shade. The birds around him are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the sky is flowing above his head.
Qin Mubai walked in front of the queen, and the two stared at each other's eyes, forgetting to say hello for a while.
The more Qin Mubai looked at it, the more he felt that the woman in front of him was too familiar!
"Your Majesty, I beg your pardon for taking the liberty of going down...... I want to ask, where have we ever met? Qin Mubai couldn't help but speak.
The queen couldn't help but hide her veil and smiled, "No." β
"That's weird......" Qin Mubai's brows furrowed, staring at the queen's veil.
The veil was hazy, and although she couldn't fully see her face, she could vaguely glimpse the outline of her facial features.
The queen blushed a little when she was stared at, and turned her head, "Why is Young Marshal Qin staring at me like this?" β
"Sorry, rude." Qin Mubai came back to his senses at this time, arched his hand and said, "I really feel like I am ...... His Majesty is very familiar. β
"That's ......," said the Queen, after a moment's hesitation, "not strange. β
"Isn't that strange?" Qin Mubai was a little surprised, "The first time I came to Kangguo in my life, it stands to reason that it is impossible to meet Her Majesty the Queen, but why?" β¦β¦β
"You'll find out later." The queen smiled mysteriously and said to Qin Mubai, "Young Marshal Qin, the banquet has been prepared, when are you going to enter the banquet?" β
"Anytime. It's all up to the Queen. β
"Then please!"
One after the other, the two of them walked towards a temple gate.
Qin Mubai followed behind her two steps behind, looking at her back. This simple but luxurious gold-patterned moon robe outlines the queen's back a little hazy. Qin Mubai looked left and right, and clearly felt that he had seen this woman somewhere.
He also had another feeling, this queen who was supposed to be high up, did not have a domineering aura that belonged to the king. On the contrary, she is very easy and friendly, just like a little sister at home. Especially the kind of eyes she looked at Qin Mubai, although there was a slight hint of strangeness and shyness unique to women, but it was more of warmth and longing, just like staring at relatives or close friends who had been reunited after a long absence.
"It's too similar!" Qin Mubai couldn't help but speak out.
"Like what?" The queen paused and asked reflexively.
"Her Majesty, much like one of my ...... Old friends. Qin Mubai said with a smile.
The queen smiled without saying a word, and walked slowly forward with the half-moon scepter, and walked straight into the dining hall.
There was a beaded curtain seat by the window in the north of the hall, and the queen walked behind the beaded curtain and sat down, inviting Qin Mubai to sit in the guest seat. Just sat down, and the fish in the hall entered and exited a row of graceful palace concubines, presenting more than 30 pieces of gold plates and gold tripods, and food was also presented one after another.
Qin Mubai didn't pay attention to it at first, but later realized that these foods were all his favorite foods. Among them, there are not only famous dishes in the palace of the Tang Dynasty, but also Chang'an snacks, and even Jiangnan-style lotus root soup.
"The queen really has a good intention." Qin Mubai smiled gratefully, "In this place in the Western Regions, it is difficult to find these ingredients. β
"Earlier, I heard that the young marshal might come to Kangguo, so I sent many palace cooks to learn the art and prepare delicious meals for the young marshal Qin. Of course, only Wu Meiniang knows that you like the lotus root soup in Jiangnan. The queen said softly, "Young Marshal Qin must be very bitter when he is out on the march from time to time, and he often has coarse tea and light rice. Since you have come to the palace, you should treat this place as if you were your home, so you might as well stay for a few more days. β
"Well...... this" Qin Mubai smiled, diverted the topic and picked up the wine glass, "I salute Her Majesty the Queen with a glass!" β
"Young Marshal, please." After the beaded curtain, the queen slowly untied the white veil on her face.
Qin Mubai tried to widen his eyes, but he still couldn't see the appearance of the person behind the curtain clearly, and he couldn't help but secretly regret it in his heart.
The two drank together, Qin Mubai was supposed to drink it in one gulp, but he didn't expect that this wine was extremely strong, it was actually "Qin Xian Wine"!
Accidentally choked on it, Qin Mubai laughed self-deprecatingly: "I forgot, Mei Niang's caravan came to Kangguo, and there must be Qin Xian wine with him!" β
"The young marshal and the girl...... What an enviable couple! There was a faint sigh from behind the beaded curtain.
Qin Mubai smiled and said, "It's really a coincidence, Mei Niang came to Kangguo and actually turned into an auxiliary minister before Her Majesty the Queen's car. If it weren't for the fact in front of me, I wouldn't have believed it. β
"Truth be told, I myself have no intention of sitting on this throne, and I have always been self-aware, and I have no ability to govern the country and serve others. Mei Niang and I hit it off at first sight, and at first I wanted to give up this throne to Mei Niang, but she insisted on refusing. I've always been on the throne, so right. The queen said, "If it is better, there is a young marshal and a strong master to help Kang Guo defend against foreign enemies, and I can give up the throne to Mei Niang more logically!" Please also ask the young marshal to persuade Mei Niang more after seeing her, and let her accept my Zen position! β
Qin Mubai couldn't help but be a little surprised, and hurriedly said, "Then aren't we doves occupying the magpie's nest and taking the lead?" This is absolutely unacceptable! β
"Hehe, why is it that the words of the young marshal and Mei Niang's resignation are the same?" The queen smiled, "Okay, the young marshal is new to the court, let's not talk about these things, so as not to spoil the young marshal's alcohol." β
"I salute Your Majesty again!"
"Young marshal, please drink more, I can't drink too much, so I can only accompany you."
After three rounds of drinking, Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel slightly drunk.
The queen behind the bead curtain said: "I have heard for a long time that the Tang Dynasty banquet has the style of music and dance, and the young marshal is an elegant person, and has the reputation of the first musician of the Tang Dynasty." Today, I will personally present a sacrifice in front of the young marshal, and play a song that we Kangguo people are good at. β
"Then Qin is really flattered!" Qin Mubai naturally agreed.
The two palace ladies brought the harp and closed the palace door when they went out. In the gorgeous palace illuminated by the night pearl, only the two of them remained.
"I'll play a song first, and ask the young marshal to give me advice."
"Don't dare to be, Your Majesty, please."
The queen played a song that was quite Arabic. The harp was originally introduced to Kang from Persia and is a characteristic musical instrument in Arabia. Qin Mubai also felt quite fresh when he heard it, and couldn't help but applaud.
"The young marshal is overrated." There was a hint of joy in the queen's voice, and she said, "I have heard for a long time that the young handsome is elegant, and he is a generation of pipa masters, I don't know if I can ...... it."
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty." Qin Mubai smiled apologetically, "I swore that I would never play music again in this life." β
"Except when it comes to paying tribute to her, right?" The queen said suddenly.
Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, and then thought that this might be what Wu Meiniang told her, so she nodded silently.
"Then I won't be reluctant to be a young marshal anymore. Young marshal, please listen to my next tune. β
"Okay."
The ethereal and melodious music sounded, and as soon as he heard the first melody, Qin Mubai couldn't help but be a little stunned - it was actually "I Wish People Were Long"!
Qin Mubai has only played this song in private, and only Wu Meiniang has heard it. And she never forgot it, and sang it on the spot.
This was originally a pair of people between Wu Meiniang and Qin Mubai*, but unexpectedly, she actually taught the song to Queen Kangguo. In this way, isn't Wu Meiniang and the queen quite close?
After a song, Qin Mubai was still pondering, and actually forgot to cheer.
"The young marshal smiled, it must be that I didn't play well......"
"Nope. His Majesty's music is played quite well. Qin Mubai hurriedly said, "It's just that when I suddenly heard this familiar song in a foreign land, I couldn't help but think of many past events." Therefore, I lost my mind for a while, and I ask your majesty to forgive me. β
"Why should the young marshal be so polite." The queen said, "This song was originally created by the young marshal, right?" Very few people know. I once heard Wu Meiniang hum in her mouth, and I liked it for a while, but she taught it to me. This has not yet been agreed by the young marshal, and please forgive me! β
"Huh! If it's a good thing, you have to share it with your friends, and you don't want to give it up! Qin Mubai said with a smile.
"So, you and I are friends?"
"Of course."
"The man who can make Wu Meiniang love deeply is really not bad. Qin Shaoshuai is really a straightforward and good man, worthy of intercourse. The queen smiled happily, "Today's third song, I hope the young marshal listens to it...... Don't think too much about it. β
"Where do you start?" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "It is Qin's blessing to be able to enjoy the music played by Her Majesty the Queen herselfβYour Majesty, please give me music!" β
"Boom-"
As soon as the strings sounded, Qin Mubai's hand that was about to take the wine glass stopped in amazement.
"Lanzhou Hong?!"
The music lingers, sadness and sadness; In the midst of melancholy, there is a hint of pride, just like a man's iron blood, and the spring boudoir sends lovesickness!
It is the song created by the demon during his lifetime and later swept Chang'an and even the entire Tang Dynasty - "Lanzhou Hong"!
With a "click", the chopsticks in Qin Mubai's hand actually fell on the table.
Because, apart from the demon, Qin Mubai has never heard anyone who can play this "Lanzhou Hong" so poignantly and movingly, hurting his heart!
Perhaps it was the loss of proportion in the sense of wine, and an irrepressible impulse suddenly appeared in Qin Mubai's heart!
Suddenly stepped forward, he lifted the bead curtain that stood between the two, "Who are you?!" β
"Ahh The queen, who was concentrating on playing, was startled and lost her face.
Qin Mubai's eyes widened, and he stood on the spotβ"Demon! - It's really you!! β
I couldn't help but say it, Qin Mu Baihu stepped forward and hugged her tightly in his arms!
"I won't let you leave me again! Never!! β
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