Chapter 254 The Death of the Princess

The cook brought by Li Daozong from Chang'an is really good. Even a girl like Princess Gaoyang can't be picky, which shows her exquisite cooking skills.

There was no one else in the table, and the three of them sat in two seats. Li Daozong is an easy-going person. Seeing that Princess Gaoyang insisted on eating at the same table with Qin Mubai, he was not surprised by them.

The three of them ate and chatted. From what they saw and heard along the way to the customs of Xiangzhou, they talked happily.

Princess Gaoyang doesn't eat much and doesn't drink much. She is full when she doesn't have much time. However, like a child with ADHD, he stag around the room and looks around curiously, and he doesn't notice what Qin Mubai and Li Daozong talked about.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask, why did Your Majesty allow the princess to leave the deep palace and follow you to Xiangzhou?" Qin Mubai asked a question that he had been thinking about for a long time.

Previously, due to the marriage between the princess and the Fang family, Li Shimin was very unhappy to let Princess Gaoyang continue to appear. In addition, when Yin Defei lived in the Taoist temple, Princess Gaoyang also felt ashamed and took the initiative to stay in the palace to accompany her mother. From then on, she rarely left the palace.

"In fact, Your Majesty has never imposed the freedom to restrain Gao Yang." Li Daozong smiled indifferently, but revealed a little mystery.

Qin Mubai vaguely recognized the meaning of his words, nodded and smiled, "Your Majesty has always been magnanimous, and he also loves the princess very much. However, this time, Your Majesty allowed the princess to openly come south to Xiangzhou. Does it mean..."

"You are very smart." Li Daozong smiled and said, "I have also asked your majesty's intention before, but he didn't say it directly. It's just that since the prince, the king of Wu and I have gone to Xiangzhou, it's okay to let Gao Yang play with them. He also said that Gao Yang has been very good during this period, and he has never been so good since he was a child. He was worried that Gao Yang would be stuffy in the palace all day, so he asked me to take her out for a break.

It is a taboo for ministers to speculate on the holy intention in private. When it comes to Li Daozong's words, Qin Mubai has understood very well - this is actually Li Shimin's opportunity to let Gao Yang openly come and meet me. At the same time, it is also equivalent to a disguised announcement that he has acquiesces and acknowledged my "relationship" with Gao Yang. .

"This also means that from now on, my relationship with Gao Yang has been completely 'open' and 'legalized'." Qin Mubai thought secretly, "Maybe it's because I did a good job in Xiangzhou. I have made great contributions to exterminate the water ghosts and find the jade seal one after another. Although I am not in Chang'an, I must have made a lot of limelight in the court, which made Li Shimin feel that my 'pro-be son-in-law' can still give him a long face..."

"Kid, you are really a lucky man." Li Daozong said with a smile, "It's only been half a year since you came to Xiangzhou. You did a good job. I heard Li Ke talk about the twists and turns in detail. It was really a thrilling battle of wits and courage. Even I have a little admiration for you. That's all. It's wonderful to crack the treasure map to find the tomb of Emperor Yang and find the jade seal at the same time. Yuxi is of little significance to ordinary people, but it is of great significance to the emperor. You find the jade seal and let it return to your majesty's imperial case. This credit cannot be measured by something accurate. It can be seen at a glance how many cities and land have been plundered after winning a battle. It can also be seen whether the political performance is outstanding in governing the country and governing the country. But your credit is in your majesty's heart. You made him happy, very happy. Do you understand?"

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "I'm just lucky."

"Oh, this is the second time you have said this today. It's not good to be too modest!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "Your Majesty has been ascending the throne for more than ten years. In the past few years, he used the self-engraved 'Demand Treasure' as a jade seal. To put it bluntly, this is to comfort myself. Although the throne is on, he has always felt that there is something wrong - that is, the jade seal. Don't underestimate the jade seal. The official wants to sue, and the woman who marries her husband needs a wedding letter. These are essential, otherwise it's like a fake and won't be recognized by others. The emperor lacked the jade seal. Although others did not dare to say anything, he would have such thoughts in his heart. Later, the Turkic jade seal came back, and Your Majesty was really happy at that time. But later, he soon knew that the jade seal was fake. Therefore, he was extremely frustrated and disappointed, but he couldn't talk about it to outsiders.

"What, Does Your Majesty know that the previous jade seal is fake?" Qin Mubai said in surprise.

"Of course." Li Daozong nodded and smiled, "It was Xiao Yu who helped him distinguish the truth from the false. Because in the previous dynasty, Xiao Yu once helped Yang Guang take care of the jade seal. At that time, Your Majesty did not believe it, but he didn't want to make this matter public so as not to make more trouble. But he knew too well that Xiao Yu was a straightforward person and could not lie, nor would he tell the truth for fear of making the emperor unhappy. Since he said that the jade seal is fake, it must be fake. Therefore, over the years, His Majesty has been secretly sending people to search for the whereabouts of Yuxi, but there was no result, which made him very distressed. Coincidentally, you found the jade seal in an incredible way in a place like Xiangzhou. What do you think is this not a help in the snow for Your Majesty? Therefore, Your Majesty praised you many times in public, saying that you are a 'blessed general of the Tang Dynasty', haha!"

"It turns out that there is such a secret and reason. No wonder." Qin Mubai shook his head and said with a smile, "If it were me, I had been looking for something for many years but I couldn't find it. Suddenly one day someone gave it to me, I would be very happy."

"That's what it means." Li Daozong smiled and glanced at Princess Gaoyang, who was enjoying the pictures on the wall, and whispered, "So, your majesty let the princess come with me. Do you understand?"

Qin Mubai smiled and nodded.

"When a person is equipped with luck and ability at the same time, and is modest and cautious, he is really not far from making contributions." Li Daozong nodded with a deep smile and said, "Mu Bai, your future is boundless!"

"The prince likes to make fun of me."

Before Qin Mubai's laughter fell, a doorman came from the door, who was Li Daozong's personal servant. He reported that there was a general of Wu Wangfu outside the house who had an urgent need to see General Qin, claiming to be Xue Li.

"Oh, it's him. There must be something important to come to me. My lord, wait for me to go out and see him." Qin Mubai hurriedly got up and said.

"It doesn't matter. Just invite him in." Li Daozong ordered.

The attendant retreated and asked Xue Rengui.

Li Daozong said, "I have heard Li Ke talk about Xue Rengui many times. He is an outstanding talent. It is said that his martial arts are extremely excellent. You introduced it to him, didn't you?"

"It's true!" Qin Mubai said with a smile.

Li Daozong nodded and smiled and said with emotion, "It's really a great blessing for Li Ke to meet you."

As he spoke, Xue Rengui came in.

After Li Ke left Xiangzhou, Xue Rengui did not stay in the military mansion and stayed in the assassin's mansion, mainly responsible for leading the royal palace's own soldiers, taking care of both security and garrison.

Looking at Xue Rengui, who was dressed in a military robe, Li Daozong couldn't help but light up and praised, "Yingwu!"

"Xue Li met the prince and met General Qin." Xue Rengui held his fist and saluted.

"Don't be polite." Li Daozong looked up and down at Xue Rengui and said with a smile, "Since you have something to look for Mu Bai, then you two can do whatever you want!" However, I have repeatedly heard that your martial arts are very outstanding, and I always want to see it.

Xue Rengui was slightly surprised and hurriedly hugged his boxing and said, "Xue, a poor and cheap martial artist, has self-taught some rough fists, knives and guns, which can't be called martial arts. I'm afraid he can't get into the prince's eyes."

"You and Qin Mubai have the same problem. You are too modest!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "Okay, if you have something to do, you can say it first, and I won't delay you. Anyway, there will be plenty of time in the future.

"Thank you, my lord." Xue Rengui saluted and said to Qin Mubai, "General, the waiter of the royal palace hurried to report that... The princess was ill and very critical!"

"What?" Qin Mubai was shocked, "I went to see her in the morning. It seemed to be quite stable. Why did she suddenly..."

"I don't know about inferiority." Xue Rengui frowned and said, "The doctor is already in first aid. Su Lianqing said that the situation did not seem to be too optimistic. In case it was difficult to save, the King of Wu was not here at this moment, so he had to ask the general to go over.

The meaning of Xue Rengui's words is also clear. In case the princess dies at this time, if she leaves any last words, she can ask Qin Mubai to convey it on her behalf. After all, when Li Ke left, he entrusted the princess and the princess to him.

Qin Mubai immediately got up. Before he could speak, Li Daozong also stood up and shouted to Princess Gao Yang, who was still playing in another room--

"Gao Yang, let's go to your third brother's house!"

"What are you doing? Are you suddenly in such a hurry?" Princess Gaoyang ran over with a smile on her face.

"Your royal sister-in-law is critically ill!"

"Ah!--" Princess Gaoyang was shocked.

"Go quickly!"

The group only rode horses and quickly left Xingyuan and rushed to the Assassin's House.

Princess Gaoyang rode together with Qin Mubai and was held in his arms. She asked anxiously, "Mu Bai, why is the royal sister-in-law suddenly seriously ill?"

"It's not sudden. It's been a long time since I was seriously ill. Qin Mubai frowned and said.

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and send a letter to urge the third brother to come back!"

"...I can't write it now!"

Everyone rushed to the Assassin's Mansion. The backyard was so solemn that no one dared to speak loudly. Several maidservants and doctors nervously went in and out of the princess's bedroom, often taking out a bag of clothes with a fishy smell.

Qin Mubai, Li Daozong and Princess Gaoyang were about to go in. A doctor hurriedly stopped them, explaining the differentiation and origin. He still did not let go and insisted, "Your Majesty and the general, please stay. It's okay for Your Highness to go in and have a look, but don't stay too long!"

"Oh, then I'll go in and see my sister-in-law..." Princess Gao Yang nodded suspiciously and went into the room.

When the doctor said this, Qin Mubai and Li Daozong probably knew how the princess was in her condition.

In fact, Qin Mubai has known more or less about the princess's illness for a long time. In short, it is probably a disease like "uterine cancer"!

I heard from Li Ke that the princess was already weak and often had abdominal pain. Qin Mubai guessed that she probably had a tumor very early. However, it is obvious that medicine in this era has not been developed to that extent. In particular, the disease of "women" is quite private, and it is not convenient to openly say or ask for treatment. Later, the princess was pregnant and had a difficult delivery, which further aggravated the condition. After a year, it has deteriorated to such an extent!

Qin Mubai knew very well that the princess's time was indeed not long. If she hadn't gritted her teeth and waited for Li Ke to come back and see you again, she would have been...

The two of them stood in the courtyard and waited without saying much. For a long time, Li Daozong sighed leisurely and shook his head: "The beauty is thin!"

"Princess Wu is a good person. An admirable and good woman. Qin Mubai let out a sigh.

"Their father and son are really similar." Li Daozong suddenly said, " Even the women I met are so similar. These two women are still the same!"

Of course, Qin Mubai knew that he was referring to Empress Changsun and Princess Yang.

"I'll write to you immediately and send it to Chang'an as soon as possible, urging Your Highness to come back." Qin Mubai said.

Li Daozong thought for a little and nodded: "If it's urgent, write it! Let him not have to wait to come with the prince!"

"Good!"

Immediately, Qin Mubai went to the study and wrote a letter, covered the urgent order of the Assassin's House, and sent someone to the post office and sent it to Chang'an in an instant.

At this time, Princess Gaoyang had come out of the princess's room, with a sad and sad face, and tears in her eyelids. The royal sister-in-law is so pitiful. She is so thin that she is only skinny, and she is not beautiful. Her face was yellow and white with pain, leaving only a glimmer of breath. I'm so worried about whether she will..." Princess Gaoyang muttered sadly.

"Don't worry." Qin Mubai took her hand and patted her gently to comfort her.

Li Daozong stepped forward and called one of the doctors and said to him, "That's it. Anyway, I have to keep her breath and hold on until the king of Wu comes back!"

"The humble and others should do their best!" Doctors also know that the princess's life will definitely not be saved. It's just a matter of time. Nowadays, it is a moment to live one more time, do your best, and listen to fate!

Qin Mubai stepped forward and said to Li Daozong, "Your Majesty, it will take two days to get to Chang'an as soon as possible. There will always be a delay in the middle. Counting Your Highness's foot journey, it will take six or seven days for Your Highness to come back as soon as possible.

"Yes, I know." Li Daozong frowned, shook his head and sighed, "The bitter child, I really hope she can bear the pain that ordinary people can't bear, and suffer it in the next few days..."

"Poor royal sister-in-law... Whoo-hoo!" Princess Gaoyang has already cried.

"Let's go, don't cry here. It's not good for the princess to hear." Qin Mubai took her away from here, and Li Daozong also left. The three temporarily left the palace where the princess lived and came to the hall where Qin Mubai usually took care of official business.

After a long time, the doctor was relieved and said that the princess survived. Next, use various means and needle and stone potions, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to survive for three days!

"It's only three days!" Li Daozong and Qin Mubai were disappointed together.

"Woo-woo, the third brother must not be able to catch up with the last look at the royal sister-in-law!" Princess Gaoyang cried so sadly, "What should I do, Mu Bai, think of a way!"

At this moment, Qin Mubai was also completely helpless, so he shook his head regretfully and said, "If I had a way... I wouldn't stand by here."

"God's will is like this, what can people do?" Li Daozong sighed and closed his eyes and shook his head.

In the next three days, no one can be happy, let alone have fun. In the evening of this day, the doctor said that the princess only had one last breath left. After being in a coma for a long time, she suddenly woke up, as if she had returned to the light. If you have a last word, you have to send someone to listen to it.

At this time, everyone can't care about any taboos. Princess Gaoyang hugged the young princess and entered her ward with Qin Mubai and Li Daozong.

The princess's body was covered with a brand-new brocade quilt, showing only one face, and her hair was neatly combed. As Princess Gaoyang said, she was so thin that she had skin and bones left, her yellow eyes were deep, her lips were gray and bubbling, and her whole body was gray, and she was no longer as beautiful as before.

She half opened her eyes and saw Qin Mubai and others come in. With the help of the maidservant, she turned her head with difficulty and said angrily, "Uncle, sister, General Qin, I'm seriously ill and can't get up to meet you. Please forgive me..." "Don't be polite. We're all a family." Li Daozong stared at her with a smile and said, "You gave birth to a good daughter for Ke'er. It's so beautiful, just like you."

The princess reluctantly squeezed out a smile of shame and gratitude. She closed her eyelids twice as a return gift and said, "Can't he come back?"

"Hmm." Li Daozong nodded with a smile on his face and said like a chat, "I will scold him for you."

"Thank you, uncle." The princess actually smiled, but there were two lines of tears in the corners of her eyes.

Seeing this scene, Princess Gaoyang cried bitterly, but she covered her lips hard with her hand and dared not let herself cry. Qin Mubai had to stretch out his hand and pat her back gently to show his comfort. She swd up on Qin Mubai's body, and her body trembled with sobs.

"If you have anything to say, just tell me. We can all convey it for you." Li Daozong hugged the little princess and said.

At this time, the little princess, who was less than one year old, suddenly cried bitterly and stretched out her tender little hand to the princess.

The princess's eyes were a little distracted, staring at her precious daughter in a daze, tears like rain, her lips moved, and she couldn't speak. He stretched out a hand with difficulty, but he kept shaking. Li Daozong bent down and let her hand hold the little princess's little hand.

"Let him... take good care of...the woman..." The princess gasped and said with difficulty. At this moment, her eyes were wide open, and the light in her pupils was dissipated.

"Okay, I'll tell him." Li Daozong frowned and nodded solemnly. At this moment, his eyes are also a little moist.

"Wow... Your Highness!" The two maidservants next to him couldn't help crying.

Seeing that one of the princess's arms was about to fall, she swallowed her last breath!

Suddenly, a figure rushed in from the door and squatted down before the princess's sickbed!

Li Ke!

With a "pop", Li Ke held her hand heavily and pressed it to his face.

"I'm back!"

"Ken...Ken!"

`The princess said the last two words, and finally a gratified smile appeared on her face, and it was fixed forever...