"Mrs. Feng?" Liu Qi was slightly startled. Could it be Zhao Fan's sister-in-law who Zhao Zilong outsmarted Guiyang and refused to marry.
"My wife's name is Fan Feng. She is actually a dancer," Zhao Ling'er said quietly, her cheeks flushed, and her gentle eyes full of Liu Qi: "Like me, she doesn't know her own life experience..."
Liu Qi chuckled and said: "The Cai family's matter is over. This matter has nothing to do with her. I am not a person who is easy to kill. How can I implicate innocent people?"
Zhao Ling'er shook her head slightly and asked, "Does Dalang know about Guishang Kingdom?"
"Guishang?" Liu Qi frowned slightly and nodded: "It is a far away place. The territory may be larger than the Central Plains. People in the country believe in Buddhism."
Zhao Ling'er turned her beautiful eyes and nodded: "Dalang is indeed knowledgeable. Mrs. Feng has followed a Kushan caravan since she was a child, wandering around doing business. They entertained the guests with songs and dances. Once the fleet encountered a strong wind in Jiaozhi, and she was sold. When she arrived in the Central Plains, it was Zhao Fan's brother who bought her. Seeing that the lady was very beautiful and dancing gracefully, he took the orphan girl in and formed a dancer team to entertain the guests. We are all members of the dancer team."
Liu Qi didn't expect Fan Feng to have such an experience, so he asked: "Then how did you come to Xiangyang?"
Zhao Ling'er smiled bitterly and said: "In fact, most people in Xiangyang know about the Dance Queen Team. I heard that even your father-in-law once asked Zhao Fan for the Dance Queen Team. Cai Mao bought the slave family with one million dollars just to..."
Liu Qi already understood. He moved his palms along the smooth and round curves and asked, "How is Mrs. Fan's character?"
Zhao Ling'er said: "Madam has suffered a lot since she was a child, and she loves us women very much. Except for being strict during dance practice, she treats her as if she were her own daughters the rest of the time, so we all call her godmother. Since the death of brother Zhao Fan , the dancer team was also disbanded, and they all became maids and stayed in the mansion, and no more people were hired for training."
Liu Qi was a little curious: "Who is this brother of Zhao Fan? He dares to buy and sell people privately. How brave he is."
Zhao Ling'er said: "Brother Zhao Fan is a famous businessman in Jiaozhou and Nanyue. Guishan's pearls, spices, agates, ivory, etc. are all transported to the Central Plains through him. His assets are countless. It's a pity that he passed through Nanyue once. He was injured by poisonous insects and died."
"So much money?" Liu Qi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he leaned forward and asked, "Who is taking care of those properties now?"
Zhao Ling'er shook his head and said: "It has been three years since the Nu family left Guiyang. Brother Zhao Fan has no heirs. I don't know what the situation is now."
Liu Qi hooked Zhao Ling'er's smooth chin and said with a smile: "It's a bit interesting!"
Zhao Ling'er said worriedly: "The godmother..."
Liu Qi held the beauty in his arms and said with a smile: "Since Zhao Fan has never raised an army, it shows that he still has scruples! He has not made a big mistake this time. It is not too late to return when he has lost his way!"
"Thank you, Da Lang!" Zhao Ling'er breathed out softly, and her snake-like body wrapped around her again, "I will repay you well!"
…
After a lovely night, Liu Qi didn't know when he fell asleep. He didn't get up until three o'clock in the morning and went to the mansion to see Liu Biao.
Liu Biao sat upright and accepted Liu Qi's gift with great satisfaction. He twirled his beard and said with a smile: "My son is in charge of military affairs, gathering civil and military forces, and appointing talents. I don't need to interfere anymore. It's just that your life-long affairs are still undecided, so I still have to intervene."
Liu Qi cupped his fists and said, "Marriage matters are the orders of parents. If the father has made a decision, the children should obey it."
Liu Biao nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, three years ago, I have found a good candidate for you. She is the eldest lady of the Xi family in Xiangyang and the sister of Xi Zhen. She is a virtuous, gentle and gentle person. She is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is better than the daughter of Cai Zhonglang. Not to mention giving in too much."
Liu Qi nodded and said: "I have heard about the girls of the Xi family for a long time. I heard that they are extremely beautiful, but have an arrogant temperament. I'm afraid..."
The Xi family is also a big family in Jingzhou. Their strength is no less than that of the Cai family, and their industry is extremely extensive. However, because no one is an official in the government, their reputation is lower.
Among the younger generation today, Xi Zhen is the most famous, second only to Pang Tong, and people at the time rated him above Ma Liang, both of whom are known as the Lanfang of Chu.
Xi Yuan, the daughter of the Xi family, was a well-known talented girl in Jingzhou. She was highly praised by Huang Wan and Zhang Wen, the two great officers, who believed that her talents and learning were as good as Cai Wenji. There was once a good talk of "Cai Yan in the north and Xi Yuan in the south".
Liu Biao stroked his beard and smiled and said: "My son, there is no need to worry. In the past, you endured humiliation and was laughed at, so Xi Yuan naturally looked down on you. But now that you have become famous and powerful, we are royal nobles and can marry the daughter of his Xi family. That’s the Xi family’s honor.”
Liu Qi nodded and said: "In that case, I will go and meet this talented girl of the Xi family for a while."
Liu Biao stroked his beard and laughed and said: "My son has recovered from his illness. He has an extraordinary bearing and his poems have astonished everyone. He is just like his father when he was a child. He is charming and suave. He will definitely win this girl's heart."
Liu Qi nodded and smiled, not knowing whether Liu Biao was praising himself or himself!
Liu Biao suddenly whispered again: "Last month Wudang leader Xuan Zhenzi came to Xiangyang, and his father asked him to see this girl's appearance. He said that this girl is of great noble appearance, and among the descendants of the Xi family, there will definitely be a true dragon emperor!" "
"This..." Liu Qi didn't know whether to believe it for a moment. He looked at Liu Biao and the father and son smiled knowingly.
In fact, Liu Biao at this time had the same desire to be emperor as Liu Yan back then, but he was not strong enough and could only think about it in his heart.
This Xuan Zhenzi's casual words made Liu Biao so solemn, which shows that he also has a restless heart.
While they were chatting, Liu Cong walked in and seemed a little nervous when he saw his brother. Although he was only twelve years old, he also knew that the grudge between Cai and his brother was deeply involved in him.
Liu expressed his agreement and Liu Cong stepped forward to greet him and sighed: "From now on, your two brothers must work together to revitalize the Han Dynasty and strengthen my Liu family. It is time for my father to rest in peace."
Liu Qi took Liu Cong's little hand and said with a smile: "Cai used my brother to seize Jingzhou, and his intentions are to be punished. My second brother is smart, so he should study literature with all his heart. In the future, he will conquer the four corners of the country for his brother, and then he can safely leave the rear to you. Take care of it.”
Liu Cong nodded seriously and said: "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely do Xiao He's job well."
"Cong'er is still young, but he has such insight. He will become a great asset in the future." Liu Biao smiled happily and said, "Who else dares to say that my son, Liu Jingsheng, is incompetent?"
Liu Cong's performance in history is actually not bad. He knew that he could not surrender to Cao Cao when he was only twelve years old, but he had no power in his hands and could not help himself. However, he was still killed by Cao Cao.
According to Cao Cao's behavior, he should have accepted Mrs. Cai and kept Liu Cong as his adopted son. From this action, it seems that he is still a little afraid of Liu Cong and does not dare to raise a tiger.
The father and son rarely reunited, chatting and laughing together, enjoying the rare family affection.
After breakfast, Liu Qi said goodbye and decided to go to Xi's house first to meet his future fiancée.
