Changqinghou Mansion.
Changqing Marquis Liu Wanhai was sitting in the yard reading a book when he saw his eldest son hurried back home carrying his younger son who had been beaten with a bruised nose and swollen eyes.
Liu Wanhai frowned displeased, "Liu Qing, when will you change your impatient temper?"
"Dad, brother hit me for no reason!"
As soon as he saw his father, his youngest son Liu Hong burst into tears and started to complain.
He was really aggrieved today.
What did he do? He didn't do anything!
Isn't it just a matter of chatting up a beautiful woman and teasing her for a few words? Is this considered a thing?
Compared with the second-generation people in the imperial capital who directly robbed women from the streets, he, Liu Hong, could be considered a gentleman, yet this eldest brother beat him up indiscriminately.
Even if that woman was of extraordinary origin, she wouldn't beat someone to death just because of a few words, right?
Liu Wanhai glanced at his younger son, ignored him, and looked directly at Liu Qing, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Liu Qing looked serious and said in a deep voice: "The legitimate daughter of the Song family has returned to Beijing."
"Song family?" Liu Wanhai was startled, "Which Song family are you talking about, the Song family in the Ministry of Personnel or the one in Yushitai?"
"Hereditary Xuanyi Guard, Song family!"
As soon as these words came out, Liu Wanhai stood up immediately, "Song Qian is back? Then will her brother come back with her?"
"I don't know!" Liu Qing shook his head, "I only saw Song Qian, but not Song Xuan."
Liu Wanhai pondered for a moment and said: "According to the intelligence collected, Song Qian has been clinging to her brother since she was a child. Since she has returned to Beijing, Song Xuan has probably arrived in the imperial capital.
Back at this time, it seems that the rumors in the imperial capital are true. If nothing unexpected happens, the position of commander of Xuanyi Guard will most likely fall on this person. "
Liu Wanhai was pacing back and forth in the yard, wondering what he was thinking.
Suddenly, he turned to look at his youngest son standing on one side, and his eyes instantly became serious, "Your elder brother won't beat you for no reason. Did you, kid, offend these brothers and sisters?"
"Father is really wise!" Liu Qing sneered, "My little brother is really awesome. He surrounded the legitimate daughter of the Song family in the street and teased her in public.
If I hadn't arrived in time, beat him up and apologized, I would have been in big trouble today. "
"That's true!"
A cold light flashed in Liu Wanhai's eyes, and he kicked Liu Hong away and said angrily: "You are a thing that only succeeds but fails. My Liu family almost suffered annihilation because of you!"
He looked at Liu Qing with lingering fear, "You have done a good job in this matter. Although our Liu family has a high position and authority in the court, compared with the commander of Xuanyi Guard, we are not even a bit inferior.
By the way, after you apologized, what was Song Qian’s attitude? "
Liu Qing recalled the situation at that time and said: "She and I are old acquaintances. She gave me face, and the matter was revealed."
"Pity!"
Liu Wanhai felt a little regretful, "I gave you face this time. The friendship you had when you were young has been completely exhausted. It's a pity to waste it on Liu Hong."
As he said that, he looked at his eldest son expectantly, "This Song family's legitimate daughter has never been married. Do you think there is a chance if you pursue her?"
Liu Qing laughed at herself, "Father, please don't joke, I still know how much I weigh.
Apart from anything else, there are so many princes and princes in the imperial capital who care about Song Qian, so I don't think I have any hope.
Besides, I’m already married, so I can’t divorce my wife and marry her again! "
Liu Wanhai just mentioned it casually and had no plans at all. He immediately stopped mentioning it and said, "Although Liu Hong caused trouble, he also gave my Liu family an opportunity to come and contact the Song family."
Liu Qing was stunned and asked tentatively: "What does father mean?"
Liu Wanhai smiled, "Break his legs, prepare a big gift, and go to the Song family early tomorrow morning to apologize!"
"For a family like the Song family, it is taboo for the prince to visit without proper reasons.
But it's different now. Hong'er did something wrong. As a father, I came to apologize. It was reasonable and reasonable, and no one could say anything.
Nowadays, in the imperial capital, there are many families who want to have relations with the Song family, but they can't find a suitable reason. Unexpectedly, such a good thing has happened to my Liu family. "
When Liu Qing heard this, a look of admiration appeared on his face.
The younger brother got into trouble and he was extremely anxious, but his father could see opportunities in crises, a skill he couldn't learn.
"By the way!" Liu Wanhai changed the subject, "I heard that Song Xuan hasn't married yet, right?"
Liu Qing nodded, "Song Xuan is indeed not married."
Liu Wanhai said with a smile: "Your little sister is twenty-eight years old, and she is about to get married. My daughter-in-law of the Hou family married him, so she is a good match.
You and Song Xuan are not much different in age, and it is easier for young people to get along with each other. After meeting him tomorrow, you will find an opportunity to explore his tone.
If this happens, it will protect our Liu family’s century-old legacy and there will be no room for sloppiness! "
Liu Qing hesitated for a moment, and wanted to tell her father that Song Xuan was highly cultivated and in a high position at a young age. What kind of woman couldn't get it?
Although the Changqing Marquis Mansion is great, it is not among the top dignitaries in the imperial capital. Even if they want to get married, the Liu family doesn't have much chance.
After pondering for a moment, he still didn't open his mouth to refute his father's intention.
Just give it a try. Whether it succeeds or fails, you have to give it a try. What if it succeeds?
Commander Xuanyi Guard has become his brother-in-law. Who will the Liu family have to fear in this imperial capital from now on?
To put it bluntly, even if the emperor passes the throne, the opinions of the Xuanyi Guard commander must be considered!
In a few words, the father and son decided on tomorrow's visit and the apology list. As for Liu Hong, who was lying on the ground shivering, waiting to have his legs broken, neither of them cared about his opinion.
Who cares whether you want to break your leg or not? In the face of family interests, you have to break it even if you don’t want to!
...
After getting off the carriage, Victoria Song opened the door.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back!"
The sound of joy rang out in the Song family courtyard. Song Yuanshan, who was drinking tea, heard his daughter's loud voice and spit out a mouthful of tea.
"Your father and I are not deaf, so there is no need to be so loud!"
Song Yuanshan has given up preaching to this careless daughter who has no image of a lady.
Whatever she does, there is no shortage of food for her in the family anyway, and she has a hereditary golden rice bowl, so there is nothing to worry about.
Li Mochou followed Song Qian, looking around timidly.
On the way here by carriage, she heard passers-by whisper that all the people living in this area were ruthless characters who could kill without blinking an eye, and were the envoys of the Lord of Hell in the world.
Even though she knew this was her master's home, she still felt instinctively afraid.
The careless master always felt unreliable, and the reliable master was not around. The first feeling she had in this place was that she might be kicked out at any time!
