When it was almost time to light the lamp, Sun Kuang came over in a hurry and said, "I occasionally felt cold in the high hall, and I have just been looking for a doctor for treatment. Please forgive me for my neglect."
"It's okay!" Liu Qi asked: "So, it seems that we can't visit her old man today?"
"Exactly!" Sun Kuang sighed: "It's my eldest brother's birthday again in three days. Gao Tang has to set up a dojo at Ganlu Temple every year to pray for blessings. He will set off tomorrow to prepare, so he has no choice but to go to Ganlu Temple."
"Ganlu Temple?" Liu Qi was startled. The name seemed familiar.
Sun Kuang said: "The eldest brother's spiritual tablet is enshrined in the temple. Gao Tang has to accompany him for half a month, so the meeting has to be arranged in the temple."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "That's fine. Guests are welcome to do as they please. I have admired the rebel general for a long time, so I just happened to go and offer a stick of incense."
"Thank you for your understanding, General!" Sun Kuang hesitated and left.
"The Sun family really don't know how to do things!" Xi Guan complained: "Sun Quan shouldn't have agreed to our visit when he knew we were going to the temple. We waited for a long time in vain."
"What is this Sun Quan doing?" Liu Qi frowned.
If Sun Kuang mentioned other places, he wouldn't care, but Ganlu Temple made him suspicious.
Just then he remembered that Ganlu Temple was the place where Liu Bei had a blind date. Sun Quan had sent people to ambush the swordsman here to get rid of Liu Bei.
Xu Shu said: "I see that Sun Kuang's expression is uncertain. I'm afraid there is something hidden in it."
Familiar plot, could it be Hongmen Banquet again?
Liu Qi shook his head. The current situation is not as good as Liu Bei's time. Jingzhou has enough strength to deal with Jiangdong, and Guan Yu is intimidating Jiangxia.
What's more, the marriage between the two families has been publicized for a long time, and they have helped Sun Quan so much. Repaying kindness with hatred will definitely be disappointing, and they must also consider Cao Jun's actions.
After thinking for a long time and having no idea, he asked Xi Guan: "You came to Jiangdong first to take care of everything. Have you ever visited Qiao Xuan?"
Xi Guan smiled awkwardly: "I have basically met all the people my brother-in-law told me, except for Qiao Xuan, I... I don't dare to go. He is a prince of the dynasty and has a high prestige in Jiangdong. I'm afraid he will be rejected."
Although he is Liu Qi's brother-in-law now, he is a businessman after all. He is ashamed and dare not meet these respected bosses.
Liu Qi secretly sighed, this is the natural gap in status. Many people work hard all their lives, but they cannot match the nobles of the aristocratic families, and are even worse than a gatekeeper.
"Have you ever seen Lu Yi?"
"I have met this person!" Xi Guan looked disdainful: "He is a scribe in Wuhou's mansion. He is poor and mean. He is as greedy for money as you... and I. He is not worth making friends with."
"This person should not be underestimated!" Liu Qi said solemnly: "The more depressed you are, the more you must pay attention to him, otherwise he will be someone you can't reach if he becomes successful in the future."
"Uh... That's fine!" Although Xi Guan didn't believe it, he obeyed Liu Qi's words and said with a smile, "It's just a matter of spending a few more dollars!"
Liu Qi ordered: "Go see Lu Yi immediately and see if there is any news in Sun Quan's mansion."
After Xi Guan left, Liu Qi ordered Liu Neng to prepare a greeting card and visit Qiao Xuan overnight. At this time, he could only start with the old man.
Xu Shu also stood up and said, "I'm going to visit Mr. Tzuyu."
Everyone went their separate ways to find out the news, and Liu Qi brought Zhao Yun to Qiao Xuan's mansion.
A young man about the same age as Liu Qi was waiting at the door, clasping his fists and saying: "I'm Qiao Qiao, my father ordered me to greet you here, General, please!"
Liu Qi didn't expect that Qiao Xuan actually had a son. He followed him into the mansion and saw that the lights were brightly lit and the servants were busy packing. It was obvious that the banquet had just ended.
"It turns out that there are distinguished guests in my house. I'm here to pay you a visit rashly. I'm sorry to bother you."
Qiao Qiao said with a smile: "General, don't worry. My brother-in-law just came to take my second sister back to his home. It was just a family dinner."
It turned out that it was Zhou Yu who came to pick up Xiao Qiao. A breakup was better than a wedding, so it was understandable that Zhou Lang was so anxious.
The two came to the study. Qiao Xuan had been waiting in the corridor. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for more than ten years. My nephew has grown up. Looking at his appearance and behavior, he is exactly the same as my nephew Jing Sheng."
"My nephew has met Shibo!" Liu Qi stepped forward and saluted.
When he was in Luoyang, Liu Biao was the Lieutenant Commander of the Northern Army and was in charge of the fifth battalion of the Northern Army. He was close to the Taiwei and the two families often had contacts. Liu Qi also met Qiao Xuan several times, so this visit was not too presumptuous.
Qiao Xuan hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "The general is now a prince of a certain country. He is granted the title of prince and worships the general. How dare I accept this great gift?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Shibo is an elder. Before leaving, my father told me that he would come to visit. My nephew also misses me very much, so he came here rashly just after arriving in Jianye."
"Okay, okay!" Qiao Xuan was very satisfied with Liu Qi's humility. He closed the distance with him several times, invited Liu Qi into the room, and ordered a banquet to be held to welcome him.
Liu Qi shied away, saying that he had already eaten and could not drink, so he kept things simple and replaced the wine with tea, put some fruits on the table, and sat down to chat.
After chatting for a long time, Qiao Xuan praised Liu Qi for his great achievements at a young age and for saving Jiangdong from danger. His future achievements will be greater than those of Liu Biao.
Then he sighed: "If it hadn't been for the war, my virtuous nephew would have been my virtuous son-in-law!"
"Seriously?" Liu Qi was surprised.
Qiao Xuan smiled happily: "Back in Luoyang, the old man noticed that my nephew had an extraordinary appearance. He was about the same age as his daughter. He and Jing Sheng occasionally talked about it at the banquet. He thought he was a talented man and a beautiful woman. It was just a verbal agreement. Later, he resigned and returned to his hometown. After I went to Jingzhou, I had little contact..."
"Marriage is a matter of destiny, how can we force it?" Liu Qi smiled regretfully, "Gong Jin is both civilized and martial, and he is proficient in music. It will be a good match for the second young lady to marry Zhou Lang."
Liu Qi in Luoyang was also a young talent. With his noble birth, he was often praised by others. Unexpectedly, he almost won Xiao Qiao.
Qiao Xuan stroked his beard and sighed: "Bo Fu and Gong Jingu are outstanding figures from Jiangdong and heroes of the world, but when they attacked Lujiang and robbed their children, it was not what I wanted..."
After a pause, he smiled and said, "But it's a done deal, and the old man has long been relieved. Xiao Qiao has finally got what he deserves, but it's a pity that Da Qiao has suffered."
Liu Qi's heart moved and he said: "When General Sun was killed, it was only a few months before he took Lujiang, and he seemed to have no heirs. Why not choose another son-in-law for the eldest lady?"
The requirements for women in the Han Dynasty were not as strict as those after the Song Dynasty. It was normal to remarry again, and widows even became a tool for marriage.
Not to mention, Sun Quan's current wife is Lu Kang's grandson's daughter-in-law, and she is the daughter of Sun Jian's nephew Xu Kun, who is a generation younger than Sun Quan. Empress Wu, whom Liu Bei married in Yizhou, is also Liu Zhang's sister-in-law.
Qiao Xuan shook his head and said: "Although Da Qiao couldn't help himself at the beginning, he already admired the hero Sun Ce and was impressed by him. He has already returned to his heart! But he was jealous of the hero and was willing to keep vigil for him. He would sweep the dust and chant sutras at Ganlu Temple, and light up the green lanterns. Stay with me. The little bully is not famous in vain, I am afraid that no one in the world can touch his heart."
"Heaven is jealous of talented people, but beauties are unlucky!" Liu Qi also sighed with emotion, and asked: "I heard that General Ming's birthday will be in three days, and Mrs. Wu will hold a grand dojo in Ganlu Temple. Is this possible?"
"Setting up a dojo?" Qiao Xuan was startled and frowned: "In previous years, I just went to the temple alone to burn incense and never made it public. I have never heard of this."
