Li Mu got up early in the morning, and as usual, before Mao hour, he went to the bamboo forest in the east and practiced the nineteen forms of the Immortal Sword. Li Mu never slacked off.
Li Bai seemed to be hiding from himself in the past two days. Li Mu also felt strange. He just copied a few lines of Li Bai's poems and made a prank on Li Bai. It really hit Li Bai's self-confidence. Li Mu regretted it a little.
Fortunately, Li Mu was in the bamboo forest and saw Li Bai who was already practicing his sword.
"Xiao Bai, you're so early. You always get up so early. Can your body handle it?" Li Mu yelled from a distance.
Li Bai did not answer, but approached Li Mu and threw a sword in his hand to Li Mu.
"Stop talking nonsense, you started to attack me today, try your best, and don't hold back even a little bit," Li Bai said calmly.
Li Mu was depressed and asked: "Xiaobai, I used to practice swords with bamboo sticks in the past. Why did I switch to a sword today? What if I can't control myself and hurt you by mistake? Is it better to use bamboo sticks?"
Li Bai shouted coldly: "Don't talk nonsense. In the past, there were no swords. They used bamboo sticks instead. Now there is no need to bother. If I am injured or killed by you, I deserve it. Do you practice or not?"
Li Mu looked at the sword in his hand and remembered that Yang Fu, the chief steward of the Prince's Mansion, sent it to him a few days ago. It was not sharpened at that time. What happened to Xiaobai? Why was the sword sharpened?
Could it be that he was so struck that he no longer wanted to live and wanted to die by his own sword?
Li Mu threw the sword in his hand towards the ground and said, "Sword training is just for fun. Why do you take it seriously? Do you want me to kill you? What did I do wrong? Do you hate me like this?"
Li Bai took a step closer, picked up the sword, handed it to Li Mu, and shouted depressedly: "Twenty-one, my brain is not sick, why do I want you to kill me? I let you practice swordsmanship with real swords and spears, just to let you know
, the sword has a double edge, you can either save your life and kill the enemy, or you can be weak and be killed, you still don’t understand?”
Li Mu suddenly understood and grinned: "Xiaobai, you made it clear earlier. I was scared to death. I thought you didn't want to live anymore. Xiaobai, look at the sword."
Li Mu said, grabbed the sword, took a step back, made a sword-raising move, and stabbed Li Bai with his sword.
Li Bai did not fight back, his body flew on the spot and retreated. Li Mu gave a soft shout and chased after him. The two began to fight in the bamboo forest.
Knowing Li Bai's intentions, Li Mu also went all out and regarded practice as actual combat.
The previous dangerous experiences also reminded Li Mu that only by being strong can he save his life at critical moments. Danger is everywhere, and it is never better to rely on others than to rely on yourself.
Each of Li Mu's swords struck Li Bai's vital points. They seemed extremely dangerous, but they were defied by Li Bai skillfully.
The moves of the two men changed from fast to slow, and from slow to fast for countless rounds. Li Mu's sword did not even damage Li Bai's hair.
Li Mu secretly admired in his heart, a master is a master, there is a long way between him and Li Bai.
At the end of the battle, Li Mu was soaked to the skin. Looking at Li Bai again, the clouds were calm and the wind was light. Li Mu really felt that after this morning's actual battle, his combat power and swordsmanship had been significantly improved.
After returning to the house, washing and changing clothes, and then after breakfast, Li Mu hurriedly got into the carriage and went to the Honglu Hotel on Chang'an Avenue.
Today is the day Princess Meixi leaves, so it is necessary to give her a ride.
Li Mu got off the car at the entrance of Honglu Hotel and found that the hotel entrance was deserted. Wasn't there a powerful team escorting him? Not a single war horse could be seen?
Li Mu was confused and walked in quickly, and saw that Qing'er's eyes were swollen from crying.
Li Mu asked: "Qing'er, why are you crying like this? Where is Princess Meixi?"
Qing'er turned her back, unwilling to face Li Mu face to face, and said angrily: "Your Highness, you also said that the princess set off early in the morning, and she turned back no less than a hundred times, just to take a look at you again. It would be better for you, now
Just came here?"
"Ah? You left early in the morning. Didn't you agree to leave before noon? Why didn't you wait for me?" Li Mu also regretted it.
"Who knows, it was all the generals' idea anyway. What can the princess say? Her tears have dried up." Qing'er said angrily.
"These bastards must want to leave the city early so that they can have lunch outside the city and be at ease. Princess Meixi is a girl, how will she settle down on the road?" Li Mu felt uncomfortable.
Qing'er said: "Thank you for knowing that the princess is a girl. In addition to me, there are four maids who are close to me to take care of the food and daily life. There are also eight nuns who are responsible for daily affairs. There are also sixteen bodyguards. You...
I won’t worry about it until later!”
Li Mu chuckled and said, "That's good, that's good. She is indeed the princess of Goryeo, and her entourage is so considerate, I feel relieved."
Li Mu thought that Princess Meixi was just like him, often alone and running around casually, but it turned out that there were dozens of people waiting for her.
Qing'er said: "No matter how many people are around the princess, she will always feel uneasy without me to take care of her. And there is you. I can't see you. I don't know how sad and lonely the princess is along the way."
Qing'er said and started to cry again.
Li Mu had no choice but to borrow his own chest and let Qing'er's head lean against him. Qing'er resisted at first, but soon adapted and cried for a while, feeling embarrassed.
Li Mu said: "Since Meixi has left, we can only wish her a safe journey and go back early, right?"
Qing'er kept nodding.
Li Mu said: "Go back now. This is not a place to stay for a long time. People are coming and going, and it looks awkward. Let's go, go back first, and then make plans."
Seeing that Li Mu spoke softly and took great care of her, Qing'er felt less sad. She took her baggage, went out with Li Mu, and got into the carriage.
Li Mu returned to the Prince's Mansion and was picked up by two young eunuchs at the door. Seeing that Qing'er's eyes were swollen like two peaches, the two of them joked with Qing'er.
Qing'er's mood improved instead, and she immediately scolded the two of them to go to work. She didn't show any pretense, and followed Li Mu closely and began to perform her duties.
Xiao Chunzi came closer to Li Mu and said, "Master, just as you left, a big man came and said he was here to see the master specifically."
"Big guy, what's your name?" Li Mu asked.
Xiao Chunzi said: "He said his surname was Yang. He didn't ask for his name. Uncle Gui accompanied him and served tea in the living room."
Li Mu muttered: "Coming to Beijing so soon? Forget it, let him wait. I'll go sit in the bamboo forest for a while."
Xiao Chunzi and Xiao Huzi left quickly, and Qing'er followed Li Mu to the pavilion by the bamboo forest. After a while, four maids brought several fruit snacks to the pavilion.
Li Mu said: "You four, listen, this girl's name is Qing'er. From now on, you will all obey her instructions. Now get a few pots of good wine, arrange some appetizers, and have lunch here."
The four maids had all met Qing'er and knew Qing'er's identity. They agreed, walked up to Qing'er and called "Sister Qing'er."
Qing'er liked it in her heart and said: "We are all good sisters. We will serve His Highness the Prince wholeheartedly from now on, regardless of you and me. Now let's prepare the food and drinks as His Highness said."
"Yes, thank you sister Qing'er." The four little girls left with smiles.
Qing'er asked: "Xiao Chunzi said you have guests visiting, why do you hide here and put on airs for others?"
Li Mu said: "Meixi has just left. Is it okay that the prince is not in the mood to meet guests? Let's hold a drink here and relive our old dreams, okay?"
When Qing'er heard this, she was filled with joy. She didn't expect that Li Mu was so affectionate.
Qing'er said excitedly: "Your Highness, if you think so in your heart, the princess will definitely feel it, and she will definitely be happy in her heart, and she will not feel lonely on the road. Your Highness, thank you."
Li Mu said: "People share the same sentiment. I know Qing'er also misses the princess. Let's have a few drinks together to see the princess off. Qing'er is also welcome to live in the Prince's Mansion. From now on, this will be your home, and you will be the little housekeeper of the Prince's Mansion."
Qing'er lowered her head shyly, but chuckled.
"Your Highness, from now on you will have to take care of all your food, drinks and daily life. The two little eunuchs are clumsy and know how to play tricks." Qing'er said seriously.
Li Mu smiled and said: "Whatever you want, only Qing'er is happy. Don't hit me or scold me. It's up to you to do whatever you want, okay?"
Qing'er kept nodding. After a while, several maids brought wine and food. Qing'er didn't dare to sit down and poured wine for Li Mu herself.
Li Mu picked up the cup and said loudly: "Li Mu sincerely wishes Princess Meixi a safe journey, smooth sailing, and happiness. After taking care of the family affairs, come back soon. We are waiting for you."
After saying that, he pointed to the east and sprinkled wine to make an oath. Qing'er also held a cup and said, "Princess, take care," imitating Li Mu's example, and sprinkled wine to make an oath.
The four little girls saw the two people solemnly standing on both sides, bowed, and then clapped and wished.
A small gesture completely captured Qing'er's heart. Qing'er's attitude towards Li Mu quickly changed from awe to admiration and admiration.
Only a man who is extremely considerate to Princess Meixi can capture her Qing'er's sincerity at the same time.
Li Mu finished the formalities and said, "You four, go and invite Mr. Li over, and say I'll invite him to have lunch with you."
The four little girls went away happily, and soon came back to report that Mr. Li was not in the house.
Li Mu chuckled and said to himself: "This little guy sneaked out again without asking for leave. Is he hiding from me?" This chapter has been completed!
