Chapter 268 Gao Yang's Decision

The river wind in the golden autumn is as clear as the unpolluted river in front of you, with a trace of the unique smell of water and grass, blowing on the river bank and stirring up small white foam.

Princess Gaoyang sat on a stone on the bank of the river, stirred a few cool river water with her pink and jade-like tender feet, lowered her head, and quietly listened to Qin Mubai talk about what had happened in the past two days.

"In short, my brother intends to murder the prince's brother, wants to blame the fourth brother, and even wants to rebel, right?" After listening, Princess Gaoyang frowned and said softly.

"I don't think he may be very clear about whether to rebel or not." Qin Mubai sat next to her, holding a green grass in his mouth, and said peacefully, "He just wants to clear the obstacles. The prince, the king of Wei, is the enemy in his eyes.

"It turns out that my brother is also ambitious." At this time, Princess Gaoyang was completely different from the usual crazy and naughty image. Her face was shrouded with light sadness and some puzzlement. She asked, "Then why did he detain you in advance?"

Qin Mubai smiled slightly, turned the grass leaves in his mouth and said, "Maybe it's because I arranged the safety guards of the Prince Xingyuan and the tomb of Emperor Yang. They're worried that I'm bad for them!"

"Mu Bai, you don't have to cover it up for my brother." Princess Gaoyang's voice suddenly felt a little sadness. He hugged Qin Mubai's arm, leaned his head gently and said, "He arrested you first, because he was afraid that he could not get out after the matter was leaked, right? You are in charge of all the soldiers and horses in Xiangzhou. With you in your hands, he and his uncle will be more likely to escape. Moreover, they detain you before the incident, and they can accuse you, saying that you are also complicit. In this way, if they fail, there will be a helper like you in the end. My brother is just a new governor of Dengzhou, and he doesn't have much strength. And you are different. You completely control the soldiers and horses in Xiangzhou, and you have strong ability and wide connections. Even my father attaches great importance to you. When it comes to their own, whether they treat you as a helper or take you as a threat, it's very cost-effective..."

Speaking of this, Princess Gaoyang closed her eyes in pain and muttered, "Mu Bai, am I right?"

For a while, Qin Mubai was speechless. He didn't expect that Princess Gaoyang, who never asked such military and political affairs, could see such a complicated problem at the head.

It's really a child who was born in the royal family and grew up in the bitterness of politics! Even if she is not interested in military and politics, she is also born with superhuman insight and eyesight.

Seeing that Qin Mubai didn't speak, Princess Gaoyang's expression became more and more painful, her lips trembled, and there seemed to be some crying in her voice: "Brother, uncle, why are you so cruel that you want to drag my Mu Bai into the water?"

"Don't think too much, Linger." Qin Mubai hurriedly took her into his arms, patted her on the back and comforted her, saying, "Anyway, their plan was strangled in advance. Fortunately, there are shrewd figures like your uncle, the king of Jiangxia, and the third brother, the king of Wu. They detected the accident in advance and made arrangements to smash the conspiracy of the king of Qi and others. At present, things have not evolved out of control. We are all trying our best to reduce the impact of this incident.

"There is no impenetrable wall. There are many people who know such a big thing. How can it be hidden?" Princess Gaoyang frowned and said worriedly, "In fact, I think it's better for my brother to admit his mistake openly and go to my father's place to repent than to hide and dodge. I know my father's character, and it's better not to play tricks on him. If you make a mistake, it's best to admit it honestly. It's impossible to hide it from the world. If it is discovered by him on the initiative, the consequences will be more serious!"

Qin Mubai shook his head in embarrassment: "Why don't I know? Should I act like this? But the problem is that your brother is still stubborn. He said that he had no regrets and took all the blame on his head, saying that he did not want to betray your uncle. Hey! It's useless for your third brother and me to persuade one after another. I have a headache now!"

"Let me go!" Princess Gaoyang said softly, but very resolutely.

Qin Mubai was silent for a moment and thought to himself: Li You, who is soft and hard, does not eat water and rice. The only weakness in his heart is his mother and sister. Perhaps Princess Gaoyang's persuasion will be really useful. At this point, it is impossible to exempt Li You. The best result is that Li Youcheng repented and pushed more blame on Yin Hongzhi's head. In that case, he still has a chance to live. Li Shimin's character is indeed as Princess Gaoyang said. The emperor is majestic and can allow others to make mistakes, but he can't tolerate other people's deception and concealment. If you can let Li You take the initiative to admit his mistake as soon as possible, there may still be a glimmer of life.

"Okay, let you try it." Qin Mubai said, "But you have to promise me to do what you can and don't do stupid things."

"What stupid thing can I do?" Princess Gaoyang muttered, "My heart is about to break now. My brother standing on the edge of the cliff, the brother who once wanted to drag you into the water, I really don't know whether it's sad or resentful for him. Mu Bai, do you know how sad I am now? I really want to cry, but I can't.

"Hey... This matter is tossed up. The most hurtful thing is you and Yin Defei. Remember, don't let your mother know about this, otherwise..."

"I know." Princess Gaoyang became extremely depressed. She nodded gently and said, "Let's go back now?" Where is my brother now?

"It's in your third brother's house. Let's go!"

The two returned to the carriage and went to the Assassin's House. Princess Gaoyang kept silent all the way, like an injured bird snuggled tightly in Qin Mubai's arms, motionless.

When she got off the car at the Assassin House, Princess Gaoyang looked at the tall lin and took a deep breath, as if she had summoned up her courage and said, "Let's go in!"

Qin Mubai gently put his arms around her waist and entered side by side with her. At this time, he had a feeling that this young and weak little woman had the strength and resilience that ordinary people could not compare with. Maybe it was inherited from her mother, or maybe the experience of the past two years has made him mature beyond his age.

In a word, in just one day, Qin Mubai looked at her with new eyes. At this moment, Princess Gaoyang is no longer the naughty little girl in the past. Her wisdom and courage are deeply buried in her heart, which is not easy to detect, but it is not inferior to Wu Mei Niang.

Li Ke was having dinner when he saw Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang hugging side by side. He was stunned with a mouthful of rice wrapped in his mouth and almost forgot to chew.

Because he saw the "strange" expression of Princess Gaoyang, which was too different from usual. He vaguely realized that... This girl may have known about it!

"You are here! It's just right. Let's have dinner together!" Li Ke said enthusiastically.

"Okay, I'm just hungry." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "Gao Yang, shall we eat first?"

"My brother should be eating now, right?" Princess Gaoyang smiled and said, "I know him. I can't eat when I have something in my heart, so he has always been very thin. Mu Bai, why don't you eat with the third brother? How about I go to dinner with my brother?

Li Ke's expression suddenly changed, and he said in consterrenly, "Gao Yang, do you know it?"

"Yes!" Princess Gaoyang nodded and said sincerely and seriously, "Third brother, please allow me to see my brother, okay?"

Li Ke looked at Qin Mubai, sighed and said, "Since he has brought you here, can I still refuse? I'll send a maid to show you the way. Go ahead!"

"Thank you, Brother!" Princess Gaoyang saluted and walked out quietly with a maidservant.

"Mu Bai, what's wrong with you? How can I let her know?" As soon as Princess Gaoyang left, Li Ke complained angrily.

Qin Mubai sat down, sighed, shook his head and sighed, "We all seem to underestimate her too much. I'm not that stupid. I want to take the initiative to tell her these things.

Li Ke also shook his head helplessly and said, "That's right. This girl is big and clever! If she smells something, she always has a way to get to the bottom of it. Forget it, I don't blame you. In fact... Maybe she can really persuade Li You?"

"At this point, it can only be so extravagant..."

"Forget it, let's not talk about it. Eat first. The two of us will go later to see what will happen.

After dinner, Qin Mubai and Li Ke came to the back house of Li You under house arrest, but Princess Gao Yang still did not come out. The two of them listened to the door for a moment, and the two of them spoke in a low voice, which could not be heard. So they waited outside patiently.

After a long time, it was dark, and Princess Gaoyang opened the door and came out.

Her face was extremely haggard, as if she had been very ill. Qin Mubai suddenly walked over and stroked her shoulders and asked with concern, "Are you all right?"

"It's okay..." Princess Gaoyang smiled palely, with a little joy, and said, "I've persuaded my brother!"

"Really?" Qin Mubai and Li Ke were overjoyed together.

"Yes." Princess Gaoyang nodded gently and motioned the two to go further. She just said, "In fact, my brother is also hard-mouthed and soft-hearted. So far, he is still worried about his uncle's safety. I told him that if you repent and plead with your father and beg your father to take it lightly, maybe everyone's result will be better. If you have been so stubborn, he and his uncle will die, and it will involve me and my mother. That's it, he agreed."

Li Ke nodded and asked, "How did he agree?"

"I said, I accompanied him to Beijing and admitted my mistake to my father. He is willing." Princess Gaoyang said.

Qin Mubai immediately frowned: "But now your uncle is still missing. It's just your brother to admit his mistake... I'm afraid it won't work. Unless we can arrest Yin Hongzhi as soon as possible!"

"No..." Princess Gaoyang's face became paler, her lips trembled, and she muttered, "Such a big thing is definitely going to die... If I have to choose, I hope I can die less. After all, they are all my close relatives!"

As soon as this words came out, Qin Mubai and Li Ke couldn't help trembling involuntarily. The meaning of Princess Gaoyang's words is that she has long figured out that she wants her uncle to bear all the blame, so as to reduce Li You's fault... Princess Gaoyang has always had a very good relationship with her uncle Yin Hongzhi. From childhood to age, she spent a long time in Bingzhou Yin Hongzhi's home every year, even more than in Chang'an.

The decision she made now looks... tragic!

Qin Mubai gently patted Princess Gaoyang on the shoulder and didn't know what to say for a moment. She just shook her head gently and showed a strong smile: "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. In fact, my brother also understands in his heart that he is just unwilling to accept this fact. No matter what he does, there can only be two results. One is that my uncle died, he was born, and my mother and I were implicated; the other is that he died with my uncle, and my mother and I were only in pain for the rest of our lives. Compared with the two, he chose the former. Is it because he is afraid of death, or ruthless, but... The reality is like this, and there is no other choice.

Li Ke looked at Princess Gaoyang in surprise and nodded, "Gao Yang, you have really grown up."

Princess Gaoyang looked up at the gloomy and gray sky and muttered, "Actually, I have grown up a long time ago, but you didn't pay attention. Now I just hope that I don't get old like my mother's concubine..."

Qin Mubai has never faced such a decision - at least one of the two closest loved ones must die.

In fact, anyone knows how to choose, that is, it is best to die one less.

But at this time, how should I cool down and comfort my heart like a knife? How can the pain left be healed?

And this matter is coming to the weak and young Princess Gaoyang.

At this moment, she didn't cry. Maybe it's right to answer that sentence. There is no greater sorrow than heart sadness. How will her immature heart bear this inhuman torture and harm?

Qin Mubai and Li Ke fell into silence. Looking at Princess Gaoyang, her eyes were full of pity and sadness.

Princess Gaoyang instead smiled calmly and said, "What's wrong with you? You are all big men. Aren't you as rational and strong as me? At this point, there is no choice. That's it. Please arrange it for me. I want to leave as soon as possible and go to Chang'an with my brother!"

"I'll go with you." Qin Mubai said it firmly.

"No." Princess Gaoyang refused and said, "Xiangyang is holding a sacrifice. You bear a heavy responsibility. How can you leave? Similarly, the third brother can't do it either. Send some good people to escort you. Believe me, there will be no problem.

Qin Mubai and Li Ke looked at each other and had to nod helplessly.

"We will arrange it for you."

Later, Qin Mubai sent Princess Gaoyang back to Jiangxia Wang Xingyuan. Along the way, Princess Gaoyang was still silent and seemed to be very tired. She fell asleep in Qin Mubai's arms.

When she arrived at Wang Xingyuan of Jiangxia, Qin Mubai sent Princess Gaoyang in. She didn't say anything more. She just said goodbye to Qin Mubai, said hello to Li Daozong, and went back to her room early to rest.

Li Daozong's eyes were so hot. Before Qin Mubai could say anything, he said, "Ling'er knows it?"

"Uh-huh..." Qin Mubai nodded and told Li Daozong about the cause and effect of what had just happened.

"Oh... I can't escape. God's will is like this. What can people do?" Li Daozong sighed and said slowly, "Ling'er is actually much smarter and more mature than she looks. In contrast, Li You's unworthy brother is not as good as his sister's. In fact, I had also expected earlier that perhaps only Linger could persuade Li You to admit his mistake. In that case, there would be room for the situation to slow down and turn around. At most, let the damn Yin Hongzhi die and eliminate this disaster. But if you do this... it's too cruel for Linger.

"Yes! In fact, everyone knows that Yin Hongzhi will definitely die; Li You will not die, but there is still discussion. Qin Mubai said, "No matter what the result is, in fact, the most injured will be Princess Gaoyang and the Empress Yin Defei."

"I feel sorry for this pair of miserable mother and daughter, hey..." Li Daozong also sighed helplessly and shook his head and whispered, "Mu Bai, be kind to Linger in the future."

"I will." Qin Mubai nodded, and his heart was heavy.

"Yes. The trip to Beijing must be arranged properly and carefully. Li Daozong said, "Yin Hongzhi has been at large. This old fox is not so incompetent. Moreover, don't ignore his ability to influence Li You and Gao Yang. In fact, the two brothers and sisters have spent more than half of their time with Yin Hongzhi since they were young. It is not an anonym to say that they were raised by Yin Hongzhi since childhood. As the saying goes, Taoism is not close to each other. The status of Yin Hongzhi in the minds of their brother and sister is extraordinary.

"Yes, I see." Qin Mubai nodded and said, "What the prince means is that he is worried that Yin Hongzhi will appear halfway, and the demon will make a curse?"

"Of course, it is best to prevent non-burning." Li Daozong said, "Actually, it is safest and safest for you to escort Linger. But at this juncture, you can't get out of it. Then it's appropriate for you to choose some of the most powerful people to escort along the way.

"Good. I will do this seriously and carefully." Qin Mubai nodded solemnly.

Li Daozong cut his hand behind his back, and said leisurely with thick eyebrows and a solemn expression, "What His Majesty has always hated most is that his next generation of brothers are not harmonious... Li You, Li You, Li You, is really obsessed! It's not a pity for you to die. How can you make these poor people suffer with you? ...Oh!"

Qin Mubai's heart couldn't help tightening. He remembered his previous father Qin Shubao, who seemed to have said something similar to himself: From the change of Xuanwumen, the words "bone and flesh" almost became a haze and taboo in Li Shimin's heart. From then on, he was extremely worried and hated, and his children followed the example of "Xuanwumen"...

Does that also mean that Li You's plea visit to Chang'an this time is not optimistic?