Did Hong Tao really go to Qi's house?
The answer is yes!
After the Tribute War had just stabilized, he couldn't wait to delegate the garrison power to Qi Qingyun. And he urged Qi Xiaotong to accompany him back to Qiong quickly.
Now that the war is over, it's time to think about your own affairs.
At the very beginning, Qi Xiaotong felt very strange when she saw his anxious look. However, as she gradually understood the situation, she began to understand.
Hong Tao's idea was actually not complicated. He just wanted to rush back to Qiongzhou as soon as possible to beg Liu Quan. If he could pass this test, the marriage arrangement might turn around.
This is also the established plan that he had planned long ago.
Xiaotong knew it well, but saw through it without saying anything, and remained the same as before.
Seeing that she was "indifferent", Hong Tao, who was anxious, had no choice but to express his thoughts.
What surprised him was that when faced with his sincere confession, Xiaotong neither accepted nor rejected it. He just said "hmm" softly, which was regarded as a response.
Is this... OK or not?
What surprised him even more was that Xiaotong didn't show any special reaction to the marriage.
As if the matter has nothing to do with him.
According to her decisive and murderous nature, how could she tolerate others controlling her?
How strange!
For this reason, Hong Tao specifically consulted Peng Wenchang afterwards.
This old man had been his and Xiaotong's mentor. Based on his understanding of her, he might be able to figure out the reason.
really!
After careful analysis, Peng Wenchang directly pointed out the problem.
He believed that if this matter were normal, Xiaotong would definitely be furious and would use extraordinary means to retaliate.
In short, as long as she is unwilling to accept something, no one can force her.
However, the current situation did not allow her to do this.
There are two reasons.
First of all, this marriage is a gift from the emperor of the day. If you openly refuse it, it will become disobedience. If pursued according to law, the Qi family will be severely punished.
Secondly, Yin Tao and Qi Xiao are still in the capital as hostages. If Xiaotong defies Tianwei unscrupulously, it will be very detrimental to their situation.
In view of the above two points, she must treat it cautiously, even if it is not for her own sake.
You should also consider the family around you!
After the analysis, Peng Wenchang sighed with relief and said: Xiaotong has grown up and has begun to understand the general outline...
Having said that, it became a different feeling in Hong Tao's ears.
Originally, he hoped that Xiaotong could stand with him and work together to fight against this suppression of marriage, but he never expected that she would change her attitude due to concerns.
In this case, wouldn't he be fighting alone?
Alas, it’s not going well!
Even if it doesn't go well, you have to fight hard, for yourself and for her.
This is like marching to a war. You will never give up until the last moment. Even at the last moment, you cannot easily accept your fate.
Hong Tao made up his mind and rushed back to Qiongzhou as quickly as possible.
I had just taken some rest when I heard a report that Mr. Qi had just returned from his tour to the south.
came back?
So, do you want to go and meet me?
Hong Tao thought about it for a while and decisively gave up the idea.
At present, convincing the mother-in-law Liu Quan is the most important thing, after other things are reliable.
If you go to see your father-in-law who has an unclear attitude first, what should you do if he refuses to give you face?
By that time, I was a little bit unable to get off the stage.
Just as he was about to leave for Qi Mansion, he suddenly saw Xiaotong glare at him: You just left empty-handed?
After saying that, she left seemingly displeased.
What does this mean?
ah! !
Hong Tao then came to his senses: Yes, no matter what, I have to buy some decent gifts to take with me!
However, he had never given gifts before and had no idea what he could and could not give.
The only thing that left a slight impression was the Shu Xiu that he sent to Mrs. Peng's family when he was studying.
I remember: a chicken, a piece of pork, a carp, and a bundle of yams.
Well, why not take this as a lesson?
It should work!
However, the degree is thicker.
In the end, Hong Tao chose a pig, ten chickens, a hundred fish, and a thousand catties of yams as a welcome gift.
Two large cars were fully loaded.
When Liu Quan saw it, he was stunned.
Who is this young man?
Why bring these tacky gifts?
Visiting?
"Who are you? And why do you give gifts?"
"To tell you my wife, this boy is Haitao, a general under the command of the Qiongzhou Prefecture Army. He has returned in triumph today and has come to pay homage to me as a token of my filial piety."
"Oh, it turns out he's a general. Come and invite me!"
Due to etiquette, Liu Quan had to let him in.
As for these tacky gifts, it seems they have no choice but to accept them.
Then, sit down and watch tea.
Liu Quan originally thought about sending this uninvited guest away with a few perfunctory words, but he never thought that this young man would keep grinding away.
Really!
Don’t you know I have some thoughtful words to say to my daughter?
Liu Quan had no choice but to hold up the tea cup and said: "Logically speaking, the general is a guest from afar, so he should have a banquet to entertain him. But the family has important matters to deal with, and it is really inconvenient for him to stay."
Drive me away?
How can that work!
Hong Tao had no choice but to reply shamelessly: "Uh... I don't know what kind of important things your house has to deal with. You might as well tell me and listen. Oh, I mean, see if you can help?"
"I appreciate the general's kindness, but this matter is a bit special and it is not convenient for outsiders to interfere."
"With what Madam said, are you treating me like an outsider?"
"Not really!"
Liu Quan simply stated the reason directly: "To tell you the truth, His Majesty the Emperor gave my daughter a golden wedding, so the matter is very important, so I want to understand my daughter's thoughts as soon as possible, so that..."
During this period of time, Liu Quan couldn't sleep because of the marriage proposal.
Living in fear of gains and losses.
She remembered very clearly that her husband was very opposed to political marriage, so he would most likely not support this matter.
However, the Zhou family insisted that the Qi and Liang families were well matched and were actually an excellent choice for marriage. In other words, my mother agreed with this proposed marriage.
As a result, Liu Quan was a little unsure.
The best way is to ask your daughter what she thinks and see what her attitude is.
Now that Xiaotong has returned from abroad, Liu Quan, as a mother, naturally does not want to waste time, so she is so anxious to serve tea to the guests.
However, when Hong Tao heard this, he became a little anxious.
He hurriedly said: "Madam, I have something very important to ask of you, and I hope you can support me."
