As soon as the woman appeared, everyone suddenly stood up and called her respectfully, including Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and those old antiques. Seeing this, even though he didn't recognize the woman, Qiao Xuan followed him and recognized the woman at the same time.
The woman. Considering that Qiao Xuan was deeply poisoned by Confucianism, she didn't take it seriously. After all, it has been taught since ancient times that women should not participate in politics! Now everyone was discussing political affairs in the conference hall, and the woman suddenly barged in. It shouldn't have happened. Looking at everyone present, it seemed that no one had done anything.
The opinions and the respectful expression on his face made Qiao Xuan even more imaginative!
"Well! You don't need to be polite! I just came here to hang out in my spare time and pay attention to the current situation. Everyone, please continue. There is no need to have any scruples because of this woman!"
The only person who can be called mother by Sun Ce, apart from his deceased biological mother, Sun Jian's wife Chen Chenglian, is his sister Chen Xili! Historical records show that Sun Jian's wife was a pair of sisters, whose real surname was Chen, and the eldest sister Chen Chenglian.
Shengce, Quan, died young! Second sister Chen Xilian, Shengren. Historically, Wu Guotai refers to the second sister Chen Xilian, and Wu refers to Soochow. It does not mean that her surname is Wu! Chen Xilian waved her hand and smiled.
He said slowly, without the slightest hint of reckless intrusion into the government hall, but rather quite friendly!
As soon as Chen Xilian finished speaking, there was still silence in the place. No one said anything. Although she said she came here to hang out in her spare time, everyone knew that this lady always ignored political affairs, but there must be something important when she appeared, and every time she said it, she would hit the mark.
, has a high prestige in Jingnan, and even when Sun Jian was still alive, he was very respectful to her. Naturally, people would not naively think that she was really bored and just came here to look around!
"Since everyone is silent, let me say a few words! The King of Hanzhong was often mentioned by my husband when he was still alive, and he praised him very much. Although it is not popular outside, he is actually a real man, a good man, and he is also very emotional and
The grudges are clear, straightforward and passionate! As long as we treat each other sincerely and remember our husband's old love, the King of Hanzhong will never do anything unjust. At least now that my husband has just left, the King of Hanzhong will never feel sorry for us for the time being, and will only try his best to help!
Unless we apologize to him first!"
Chen Xilian seemed to have guessed everyone's psychology and understood the current atmosphere. After sitting down next to Sun Ce, he looked around at everyone present and said slowly!
"Mother! Now the King of Hanzhong is coming with his army. How should we treat him?"
The expressions of everyone present changed, and they finally knew why Mrs. Tai was here! But Sun Ce's eyes flashed with excitement, and he took the opportunity to ask for advice respectfully and seriously!
"Nonsense! Is the King of Hanzhong called Bo Fu? Don't let others say that my Sun family has no tutor! How does Bo Fu think your uncle should be treated? As long as he still recognizes Bo Fu, he is Bo Fu's uncle!"
Chen Xilian's face straightened and she scolded like an elder scolding a junior!
"Bo Fu knows!"
Sun Ce was secretly happy and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. However, his face was serious and he answered respectfully like a filial son!
"But madam..."
Everyone lowered their heads with complicated expressions. However, Zhu Ye's expression changed drastically. He hesitated and said! "It's decided how to treat my husband's step-brother! This is also my husband's wish. Now that my husband is not here, I can't do it either."
Against your husband’s wishes!”
Chen Xilian didn't wait for Zhu Ye to finish speaking. She waved her hand and interrupted Zhu Ye's words directly. She said with a very serious face!
Everyone was speechless. All the blame was brought on the death of Sun Jian. What else could anyone say? I have to admit that when Sun Jian was alive, he was indeed very popular with the people. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many wealthy and royal families in Jiangnan and Jiangdong who would not support him.
Support Sun Jian!
"Okay! I still have something to do, so I won't interrupt everyone's discussion of political affairs! This is not something I, a woman, can interfere with, so I'll leave first!"
The atmosphere was silent for a while. Before anyone could think of words, Chen Xilian suddenly spoke up again. Without waiting for anyone's reaction, she nodded encouragingly to Sun Ce, then stood up and left the meeting hall with all the pretty maids!
"Since this is my late father's wish, Bo Fu can't go against it! This matter has been settled, and there is no need to discuss it further! Is there anything else you can do?"
As soon as Chen Xilian left, while everyone was silent, Sun Ce said helplessly and seriously, directly settling what was discussed!
Everyone present was once again puzzled and speechless. We are not fools. Sun Jian has already died, so how can we convey our wishes? Although Chen Xilian's words did not mean to interfere in political affairs at all, they all spoke in a normal manner. And in the name of Sun Jian.
But what he was talking about was the topic that everyone was talking about just now, and they obviously came here because of the news. Everyone really didn't know how to refute it. If they refuted it, they would be suspected of violating Sun Jian and interfering in the Sun family's family affairs! Moreover, Chen Xilian's prestige made everyone secretly timid.
I don't dare to violate it unless I no longer plan to hang out with the Sun family!
"Since everyone has nothing to do, let's stop this discussion for the time being! The enemy forces outside the city have been harassing us. Although the siege battle has been temporarily stopped, it will break out at any time. The King of Hanzhong will also arrive at any time. Everyone is still on their own.
Get ready!"
After Sun Ce asked about the time for tea, the whole place fell into silence, and then Sun Ce spoke up again, directly shutting down the people who were talking in their minds! It seems that Sun Ce has indeed grown a lot after Sun Jian left. Of course, Sun Ce's
Psychologically, such a stubborn old man can't offer any constructive suggestions, so it's better to get on with each other so as not to waste words here and ruin the situation!
"So I bid farewell, old minister!"
Having said that, although Zhu Ye and other family representatives were not very proficient in military politics, they were very smart in basic interpersonal relationships. Sun Ce was already interested in expelling people, and if he stayed any longer, he would be asking for trouble, so he looked depressed.
Everyone got up to say goodbye!
Soon, Qiao Xuan, the sisters, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and some of their cronies and guards were left in the meeting hall!
Seeing everyone talking endlessly, the topic that had been fruitless was suddenly solved by Mrs. Chen in two or three sentences! Qiao Xuan couldn't help but secretly dumbfounded. Qiao Xuan still knew a thing or two about this legendary woman. As expected, there were rumors.
Xu, even more than that, he acted decisively, experiencedly, resolutely, and had high prestige in Jingnan. When Mrs. Chen spoke up, the old ministers who had argued so eloquently with Sun Ce remained silent and didn't even have a chance to speak!
"Mr. Qiao (honorable title), the situation in Changsha is critical and precarious now! Mr. Qiao trusts me to come here. Bo Fu will remember this feeling in his heart."
While Qiao Xuan was meditating silently, Sun Ce suddenly spoke up. Although he seemed to be talking to Qiao Xuan, his eyes were constantly glancing at the woman who had been facing the situation calmly from beginning to end!
"Young Master, you are serious! Although the Marquis of Jingnan is now unfortunately in trouble, with the abilities of the Young Master and our brothers, and with so many talents helping us, the current difficulties are just a temporary test of wind and rain!"
Qiao Xuan smiled and said politely, now Sun Ce has not announced that he will inherit the title of Marquis of Jingnan, nor does he have an official position, nor has he declared independence and established his own family. Qiao Xuan naturally calls him "gongzi", after all, he is not a vassal of the Sun family. He paused.
Next, Qiao Xuan saw Sun Ce and Zhou Yu looking at his two daughters from time to time, and couldn't help but smile and continued:
"These are my two daughters. This is the eldest daughter Qiao Wei, also known as Chaorong; and this is the younger daughter Qiao Shan, also known as Xiyan. Outsiders call them big and small Qiao. Zhuojing died early, and the two girls were raised by my husband. Now they are
They followed me around the world. Fortunately, they have been sensible since they were young, which saved me a lot of trouble!"
"Qiao Wei (Qiao Shan) has met Mr. Sun, Governor Zhou!"
As soon as Qiao Xuan finished speaking, the big and small Qiao came to greet him in full bloom!
"You're welcome! We are all about the same age, just call Bo Fu (Gong Jin)!" Sun Ce and Zhou Yu rarely turned red at the same time, and said in a panic, leaving Qiao Xuan alone! However,
It's not that they fell in love with Xiao Qiao at first sight, but they are both young and vigorous young people, and they have never seen such a beautiful girl (unmarried woman). Now they see each other, so they are quite nervous and shy. This also shows that they are talented.
No matter how old you are, you can't escape the blood and nature of a young man!
However, what disappointed Sun Ce and Zhou Yu was that Xiao Qiao called herself by her real name, not by a given name. People think that when a woman talks to others, if she calls herself by a given name, she will appear to be closer, or at least have a good impression of the other person;
If you call yourself by your real name, it means you are not bad, or you have a slight favorable impression; if you just call yourself by your last name or a normal pronunciation, it will be a respectful and pretentious statement, even slightly disgusting! However, most shy or conservative women call themselves by their last name.
Qiao's behavior also shows that he has a good impression of the two of them!
"Come here! Arrange a courtyard for Mr. Qiao and the two young ladies. You can arrange it directly in the house!"
After a while of politeness, it was the first time they met, and Qiao Xuan deliberately didn't say anything, letting the young people handle it by themselves. Sun Ce couldn't find a topic, so he called out! After all, the situation is critical now. Changsha can be said to be in danger, so it is really not appropriate to spend all his energy on it.
Spreading it over the personal affairs of children is not suitable for any time or situation!
"Chaorong, Xiyan, you will follow me first. My father will be here later!"
When the servants of the mansion came out, Qiao Xuan suddenly spoke out. The young and old Qiao seemed to realize what Qiao Xuan was staying for. Their beautiful faces were filled with tears and they both looked at Sun Ce. Zhou Yu and his father bowed slightly and followed the servants away!
"You two gentlemen seem to have something to say to me?"
After Xiao Qiao left, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were still watching their disappearing figures in fascination. Qiao Xuan suddenly said with a mysterious smile!
Zhou Yu's face turned red and he was embarrassed for a while, but he didn't say anything!
"Ahem! Ahem! I would like to ask if Mr. Qiao and his daughter have ever been married or engaged?"
Sun Ce was much more straightforward and upright than Zhou Yu. He coughed several times and asked straight to the point. In fact, Sun Ce had opened his mouth to ask just now, but Qiao and Qiao were present at the time, so he held back and instead arranged for a place to live! With Qiao,
The master was shrewd and naturally saw that Sun Ce was hesitant to speak and also saw the two people's thoughts, so he stayed! It's not that Qiao Xuan had secret thoughts in advance!
"The two girls are not engaged, but they have been sensible since they were young, so I promise that it will be their own decision and I will not interfere in any way!"
Although Mr. Qiao has read the Four Books and Five Classics and is deeply influenced by Confucianism, he is very open-minded and forward-looking towards the two girls! It may also be because the mother of the two girls died early and he doted on them!
