Chapter 158: Major General! The young lady was caught while running away with the ball!
Chapter 158: Major General! The young lady was caught while running away with the ball!
The next few days passed in great harmony.
It seems like all the troubles have disappeared.
Bai Yuji enjoyed her time alone with her husband. She felt like she and Qin Muye had returned to the carefree days before their marriage, going out and eating every day.
Do not!
Happier than before.
Because at that time, the two of them were still acting.
Now...it's real!
Every day they played and played, and it was so sweet that she felt a little dizzy.
When you’ve had enough fun, just go home and curl up in bed.
Experience the most gentle major general.
Another night.
Bai Yuji lay in Qin Muye's arms and gently smoothed his slightly wrinkled brows: "Muye, are you not having fun?"
Qin Muye was naturally not satisfied. Since he started refining the Ten Thousand Demons Golden Pill, he liked the rough feeling more and more.
of course.
It would definitely be more interesting to be affectionate and sweet once in a while.
It’s just that every time you’re so tender and sweet, it makes me a little agitated.
But it doesn’t matter, my wife likes it.
He held Bai Yuji's hand and kissed the back of her hand: "No, it's nothing. I like it very much."
Bai Yuji bit her lip and said, "You... go to the Princess's Mansion tomorrow!"
"Hmm? Aren't you jealous of me?"
"I told you to go to the Princess's Mansion to make a living puppet, why are you jealous? Do you want to do something else?"
"..."
Qin Muye choked and accidentally fell into her trap again.
As I did say before, his living puppet technique has theoretically been perfected, and he needs to find some suitable materials to refine it.
Obviously, the demon corpses stored in the Princess's Mansion are the most suitable materials.
If all the demon corpses were refined into a living puppet, and a top-grade Hundred Beasts Pill was changed into a demon pill, it would be very likely that the puppet's strength would reach the grandmaster level.
After all, top-grade Hundred Beasts Pills are all made from the essence and blood of middle to upper-level monsters.
Especially when it was refined by Qin Muye, the owner of the Ten Thousand Demons Golden Pill.
The big demon-level puppet must be stable.
The only uncertainty is whether it is a lower-level demon or a middle-level demon.
And the key.
Is it possible to infuse foreign souls into it?
After all, the original intention of the living puppet technique was to provide a place for Feng Shuang's soul to rest.
And...a little spirit.
Honestly.
Qin Muye was not sure, because the core of the silk-pulling craftsman was to endow souls, allowing a copy of his thoughts to be printed out at a very low cost and very high efficiency.
Now the art of living puppetry has basically stepped out of his comfort zone.
The success rate may be less than 20%.
But it doesn't matter.
After all, he also needs a grandmaster-level walk.
The upper limit of the Ten Thousand Demons Golden Pill requires a demon pill of the great demon level to increase, and his original body is being stared at by countless eyes, so he has no time to spare.
In this way, puppets at the great demon level become extremely important.
Even if his physical body cannot reach the level of a superior demon, as long as he immerses himself in the operation, he can still use [Flaw] and the heavenly killing method.
His combat power could at least be maintained at the level of a high-ranking demon, and he had almost learned all the magic techniques.
"Then...I will go to the Princess's Mansion to refine the living puppet tomorrow?"
"Ok!"
Bai Yuji smiled and nodded: "Just right, your Lu Lu should miss you too."
Qin Muye grinned: "Madam, I..."
Bai Yuji chuckled: "I accepted such a ridiculous thing in Wenling, why do you have to worry about it? I know you love me, and that's enough."
Say it.
She raised her face and kissed him lightly on the lips: "It just so happens that the teacher of the Imperial College is pushing me hard. I have to make up for my lessons tomorrow and can't play all the time. You are not allowed to come back tomorrow night. Comfort her well. Go to sleep!"
"Ok!"
Qin Muye nodded and slowly fell asleep.
Bai Yuji stared at his cheek for a long time and sighed secretly in his heart.
She had wanted to stay until after her birthday.
But these days, her heart has become softer and softer.
Every time she hugged Qin Muye, she wanted to touch her belly.
I want to know whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
If I could grow up, would I be more like him or more like myself?
Is the personality lively or well-behaved?
I even imagined the scene where the child hid behind me when Qin Muye beat him.
Sometimes she would dream about the time when they were boating on the inland river, and he stood at the bow and said, "Our children are even more pitiful."
she knows.
Qin Muye was acting at that time.
But when she thinks back on these words, she still feels heartbroken.
Can't stay any longer.
If I stay any longer, I won't be able to do it at all.
By then, not only will the genocide not be avenged.
How would my parents feel if they knew that I had given birth to a child with Qin blood? And how would my own people view me?
Bai Yuji looked up at Qin Muye, her heart aching.
……
The next day.
At Bai Yuji's urging, Qin Muye took a carriage to the Princess's Mansion just after breakfast.
No notification.
He arrived outside Li Xingluo's boudoir without any obstruction.
"Bang bang bang!"
Li Xingluo's sleepy voice came from inside the door: "Major General, I haven't gotten up yet, don't be too self-respecting."
Qin Muye: “…”
Push the door open and enter.
Li Xingluo seemed to be still taking a nap.
As soon as Qin Muye moved closer, her smooth and slender arms hugged his neck.
Li Xingluo smiled dreamily and said, "Young General, you finally came to see me?"
"It's mainly because I'm afraid of disturbing your practice."
"Stop it!"
Li Xingluo rolled her eyes at him charmingly, then gently touched his face: "It seems a little chilly in the morning!"
"It's better to keep the bed warm."
Qin Muye curled his lips. Li Xingluo's body temperature was indeed much higher than his.
Li Xingluo bit her red lips lightly: "Then do you want to...while it's hot?"
Qin Muye: “!!!”
Of course he did.
But he straightened up again and walked towards the door.
Li Xingluo was somewhat resentful: "Where are you going?"
Qin Muye turned around and said, "Put up some sound insulation. Your voice might be very loud later!"
Li Xingluo's eyes lit up slightly, but he snorted: "It all depends on your ability!"
Three poles in the sun.
Sensing the soundproofing collapse.
Qin Muye quickly got up and said, "We still have work to do!"
Li Xingluo put his arms around his waist from behind: "Isn't what I do righteous enough?"
Qin Muye: “…”
You are so pretty!
He complained bitterly.
Now he is sure that Li Xingluo's succubus attribute has exploded.
If I don't make up my mind to get out of bed, I probably won't have the energy to do anything today?
He turned his head and said, "We are going to refine the living puppet. Don't you want to give the little spirit a body?"
"Oh!"
Li Xingluo thought about it and it made sense, so he let Qin Muye out of the bed.
But she still pestered him, asking him to help her change clothes and draw her eyebrows, and she enjoyed all the treatment of a legitimate wife.
After everything was satisfactory, he took Qin Muye to have lunch, and then accompanied him to where he should go.
Qin Muye let her do as she pleased.
Don’t be fooled by Li Xingluo’s apparently high status.
In fact, I rarely act like a little princess.
It's so hard to have a few days of relaxation.
Of course I choose to obey her!
He looked at the sky and realized that he had wasted most of the day.
What a sin!
……
South of the city.
A troupe somewhere.
For Daqian, opera troupes were still a new thing, and their popularity was far less than that of listening to opera in brothels.
Therefore, apart from the place of origin, the only place where it can survive is Kyoto.
We usually rehearse in the afternoon and perform in the evening.
The troupe is not big, and even a bit cramped.
But the rehearsal atmosphere was very lively.
After all, most of the people who came from opera troupes were children from poor families. They were already very satisfied as long as they had enough food and warm clothes and could have a foothold in Kyoto.
of course.
the most important is.
These days, they have a big customer who not only pays them a large sum of money, but also gives them the script.
As long as you perform well, you will receive another reward.
If you can make your customers particularly happy, you might even be able to take advantage of the situation and become the mainstream in Kyoto.
When opera flourishes, we will all be veterans!
Isn't this a rehearsal to death?
As they lined up, everyone slowly stopped.
Because they suddenly discovered that there was one more person in the class.
The person had a pretty face and was dressed elegantly. I wondered which wealthy family's daughter-in-law she was from.
The team leader was somewhat dissatisfied, but he did not dare to offend the nobleman, so he could only smile and walk forward: "Dear guest, you..."
Bai Yuji smiled and said, "I am the wife of Lord Qin Muye, the Minister of Honglu Temple!"
"what!"
The squad leader exclaimed: "It turned out to be Madam Qin, you, you..."
He was a little anxious.
After all, Qin Muye had instructed that everything must be kept secret before Mrs. Qin's birthday.
Bai Yuji comforted him, "It's okay! I won't tell him where I am today, as long as you don't bring it up. I just wanted to come and see him in advance, don't worry, I'll pay for what I owe."
talking.
He took out the purse from his waist and pushed it over. The squad leader secretly breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, Lord Qin has given us enough preferential treatment, we dare not ask you for more money! Whatever you want, just tell us directly, we will definitely cooperate with you."
Bai Yuji didn't push any further, but she didn't put the purse away either.
He just smiled gently: "I heard that Lord Qin prepared a folk song for me?"
"Yes, yes! Do you want to listen?"
"Ok!"
"Okay! Just a moment!"
The squad leader waved his hand quickly: "Ping'er, come here quickly!"
soon.
A pretty little girl ran over and said, "Team Leader, you called me?"
Hear sounds.
Bai Yuji's eyes lit up. The little girl's voice was very nice, clear and simple, just like a mountain girl.
The troupe leader quickly introduced: "Madam Qin, this girl is called Ping'er. She has the best voice in our troupe. That day, Master Qin tried everyone in our troupe and liked her voice the most. Would you like to listen now?"
No reason.
Bai Yuji was a little nervous.
She subconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes, fearing that Ping'er would say "Pinch your hips".
He hesitated for a moment.
She took a deep breath and said, "Sing!"
As long as it was prepared by Qin Muye for her, she would accept it even if it was just at the "pinching your hips" level.
Ping'er cleared her throat and a sweet smile suddenly appeared on her face.
After adjusting his breathing, he soon sang a clear and bright tune.
Bai Yuji's heart suddenly trembled.
This……
The tune of Midu!
It’s actually the tune of Midu!
The singing style is very novel and quite different from the folk songs popular in Nanzhao, but they must be of the same origin.
She was a little excited and listened carefully with her fists clenched.
"Mountains against mountains, cliffs against cliffs~"
"The river is across the river~"
"Brother carries stones while sister carries sand~"
"The flower bridge is lifted up and we can walk over here~"
"Yeah~ yeah~ where~"
Bai Yuji's eyes became red, as if she was back in the mountains and saw the scene of young boys and girls from Nanzhao singing folk songs.
When she was young, she seldom left the palace, but she often listened to performances by court musicians.
Even though it's rare, the picture comes to mind when you hear this tune.
Makino... is really thoughtful!
Is this a song that was recomposed by someone else?
In a daze.
Ping'er has already started the second half.
"Mountains against mountains, cliffs against cliffs~"
"Bees come from the mountains to collect flowers~"
"Bees die to collect flowers~"
"Liang Shanbo for Zhu Yingtai~"
I sang it in a loop several times.
Bai Yuji remained silent for a long time. She had never thought that after so many years, she would still be able to hear such an authentic and novel Nanzhao folk song.
She took a few deep breaths and managed to calm down: "Captain! I understand the other sentences, but how do you explain Liang Shanbo for Zhu Yingtai? Are they two people?"
The squad leader laughed and said, "This is a story that Lord Qin has heard before. Liang Zhu was a pair of lovers. However, this story is a little complicated and needs to be told through opera."
Bai Yuji pursed her lips and said, "Can you sing it to me now?"
The squad leader hesitated for a moment. This was naturally not what Qin Muye had expected.
But then again, this drama was originally prepared by Qin Muye for his wife.
How can we refuse to let the real owner in?
He hardened his heart and stamped his feet: "Then Madam Qin, please bear with it! Family members, start practicing, don't neglect the guests!"
The rehearsal was changed into the official performance.
Everyone in the troupe was a little nervous.
Hurry backstage to put on your stage makeup.
Bai Yuji sat there, feeling extremely complicated.
She has quite a few subordinates in Kyoto, so it is not difficult for her to find a troupe.
I had originally thought that before leaving, I would accept the first and last birthday gift Qin Muye prepared for me so that I would have no regrets in the future.
But now she discovered it.
Regret is not a birthday present at all.
It was Qin Muye himself.
Many women may never meet a husband who is so attentive to them in their entire lives.
She met.
But unfortunately, this husband is the son of the man who wiped out her entire family.
She knew that Qin Muye could not be blamed, and in fact Qin Muye was also a victim.
But just because you understand it doesn't mean that your existing tribesmen who have passed away can also understand it.
She didn't know whether she was lucky or unlucky.
Leave after watching this "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai"!
Bai Yuji sat alone in the audience, quietly waiting for the opera to begin.
then.
The opera started to play.
It is basically about Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, who was dressed as a man, met and got to know each other in the academy.
When he was about to leave the academy, he learned his identity and made his feelings clear.
Later, Liang Shanbo passed the imperial examination and wanted to marry Zhu Yingtai, but he found out that she was the daughter of his enemy and was about to be married off to someone else by her family.
Then they fell in love and hated each other, and finally both of them died for love.
Finally, two butterflies flew out from their graves.
The story is not complicated, but it is sung in a sad and moving way.
Bai Yuji burst into tears as she watched. She knew that Qin Muye wanted to tell her that even if his background could not be changed, he was willing to turn into a butterfly and fly away with her.
But what she saw was that only by committing suicide for love could the two people fulfill both their clan and their lover.
It’s a pity that many people can choose to die, but I can’t.
There are still tribesmen waiting for me.
She wiped her eyes and left the troupe quietly.
It was already dark.
She sat on the stone steps at the back door of the troupe in a daze for a long time.
She could feel how much effort Qin Muye had put into keeping her.
But... I have to go.
If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave.
It took me a while to adjust my mood.
She took out her hat, put it on her head, and walked hurriedly towards the city gate in the cover of night.
There is no curfew yet.
There is a fast horse at a post station one hundred miles outside the south gate. If it travels at full speed, it can reach the south of Nanwu City within seven days.
In the past few months, they have accumulated a lot of wealth thanks to Nanwu City, and have also made moves in some cities that originally belonged to Nanzhao.
All the young people from Nanzhao who were traveling outside had also gone there. They only needed to distribute the Hundred Beasts Pill to them so that they could practice for a period of time. After that, they could wait for themselves to break through to the Grandmaster level and then they could take back a small city.
Regardless of whether it can be considered a restoration of the country, at least the remaining people of Nanzhao now have a home.
call……
Suck……
She didn't know if she could be cruel enough to leave Kyoto.
But no matter what, it's time to leave. I don't belong here.
Pulling down the brim of her hat, she successfully passed through the city gate using a fake identity she had prepared in advance.
It's just that the pace just quickened.
She found that someone was waiting for her ahead.
Seeing the appearance of the person coming, her expression suddenly changed: "Eunuch Hong?"
Eunuch Hong looked at her with a smile and said, "Miss Bai, your marriage was granted by His Majesty himself. You want to run away from home without any explanation. Aren't you betraying the kindness of your elders?"
Bai Yuji's face turned pale and he remained silent.
really.
Has it been discovered yet?
They were staring at him.
There is only one Eunuch Hong in front of him, and no one knows how many people are hiding around him.
There is no need to even hide anyone. Eunuch Hong is a well-known master. If he is alone, I will not be his match.
Bai Yuji's hands and feet were cold, but she could only force out a smile: "It's hard for Eunuch Hong to wait for me so late, this marriage..."
Eunuch Hong interrupted with a smile: "This marriage was started by Your Majesty, and even if it ends, Your Majesty should grant a divorce. If you leave quietly, the young general will only be reduced to a reputation of being a widower. Marrying into the royal family as a son-in-law is not a good thing for either the young general or the princess. Don't you think this makes sense?"
Bai Yuji was silent for a long time, and said helplessly: "Yes! I was not considerate enough."
Eunuch Hong made a gesture of invitation: "His Majesty is waiting for you in the palace, please come in!"
Say it.
He cleared the way ahead, as if he didn't care at all whether Bai Yuji would escape or not.
Bai Yuji naturally would not run away, because she knew she couldn't escape.
She had already arranged for those elders to leave in advance, and now there was no one who could help her.
Of course, it was fortunate that they left early.
So... am I going to die?
Bai Yuji smiled bitterly. Even though she had known for a long time that the emperor was not easy to fool, when this day finally came, she was still overwhelmed by a feeling of powerlessness.
Compared with these old foxes who have been in high positions for a long time, I am still too green.
The journey was smooth.
The two of them walked one after the other and soon arrived at Yongqing Palace.
Eunuch Hong made a gesture of invitation and quickly left.
Bai Yuji took a deep breath and stepped into the palace.
The hall is brightly lit and warm.
Li Hong was sitting at his desk, quietly reviewing memorials, looking calm and composed, as if he had no emotions at all.
Bai Yuji felt heavy-hearted. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Bai Yuji, a survivor of Nanzhao, greets the Emperor of Qian!"
Li Hong ignored her and continued to review the memorials in his hand.
After finishing the review, he slowly closed the papers and stacked them neatly.
He looked at Bai Yuji calmly, his deep eyes showing no joy or sorrow: "Do you know why I have never killed you?"
Bai Yuji tried her best to suppress the urge to tremble: "Because my life and Muye's life are connected by the Luanfeng Gu!"
Li Hong nodded calmly: "I like this child Muye very much. Because of his existence, you can actually live. It's a pity that you have the wrong idea. You want to kill Kaijiang, so I can't keep you."
Bai Yuji: "..."
She felt like she was in an ice cellar and was shivering with cold.
Indeed, for the emperor, no one could compare to Qin Kaijiang, the loyal marshal.
Including Qin Muye.
Li Hong dropped a dagger and said, "I'll give you two choices. The first choice is to commit suicide immediately and die with Muye. I can allow you to be buried together as husband and wife. The second choice is to remove the Luanfeng Gu and die on your own."
Bai Yuji: “!!!”
(End of this chapter)