The orders of parents and the words of matchmakers are still the marriage rules in today's society. Whether they are the children of officials or ordinary people, they must abide by this rule.
Putting aside the suspicion of arranged marriage, as far as this etiquette is concerned, it is still very consistent with the current situation.
The mainstream concepts formed over thousands of years cannot be changed in one generation.
Only when people's wisdom is fully opened and improved can free love be advocated.
Emotional matters cannot be forced, they should be done gradually and things will happen naturally.
In order to show her filial piety, Qi Xiaotong seemed to leave the decision-making power in the hands of her mother.
Liu Quan also knew very well that his daughter and Hong Tao were close friends, second only to the legendary childhood sweethearts in terms of relationship. How could he object if they were so in tune with each other?
Besides, she had already recognized this quick husband-in-law in her heart.
"Hong Tao has achieved great military success and has been awarded the title of General Weiyuan. With such an honor, he is a good match for our Qi family."
"Um……"
Seeing that his daughter seemed to be snickering, Liu Quan quickly explained: "Mom has read few books and is not as open-minded as your father. In her heart, she still adheres to traditional concepts. The status is equal, and whether she is a good match or not is the primary consideration."
All right!
Qi Xiaotong expressed her approval according to her mother's wishes.
Upon seeing this, Liu Quan continued: "Now that General Qi has personally proposed the matchmaking, it is enough to give him face. Such a good golden match should not make things difficult anymore."
Xiaotong secretly rejoiced when she heard this, but she said like a good girl: "Everything is entirely up to my mother!"
When he said this, he obviously didn't mean it.
If you objected, would you remarry someone else?
Regarding her daughter's Xiao Jiujiu, Liu Quan saw through it but did not tell her.
As a mother, shouldn’t this be more ‘understanding’?
As the saying goes, long live understanding.
The same is true among family members.
Seeing that her mother readily agreed, Qi Xiaotong smiled with relief.
However, after laughing for a few breaths, she began to frown slightly and look melancholy again.
The reason why she came to Qiong in a hurry was mainly for two reasons.
The first is that this overseas trip has brought about some not-so-good 'side effects', and this misfortune can only be resolved after discussing it with my father. The second is, of course, my own lifelong happiness.
In her opinion, both of these matters were urgent matters, so they chose to come at this unseasonable time.
Especially the latter, there must not be any mistakes.
She planned to discuss state affairs and diplomacy with her father in private after discussing marriage with her mother.
Liu Quan naturally didn't know her plan and kept nagging her.
"According to my original intention, I should immediately prepare a book for General Qi and Mr. Hong Tao, so that they can come to Qiongzhou to celebrate the wedding. In this way, mother can hold her grandson one day earlier."
However, as soon as her words changed, she said melancholy: "But, God is not as good as man, and a war suddenly broke out in Mobei. After they interfered like this, the happy event can only be put on hold. Oh, it is such a pity."
Xiaotong quickly comforted her symbolically: "As the saying goes, there are unpredictable events in the sky, and the same is true for a country. Unexpected things of one kind or another always happen. But I believe that it won't be long before this war will stop abruptly."
"Stop? I've seen enough!" Liu Quan shook his head and said: "The current situation has changed again. I heard that the little emperor also followed his father's example and came to fight in person. It seems that this battle is really successful.
beated!"
"Even if that happens, it's none of our Qi family's business! Just take it as such and watch the excitement."
"How can you say it's none of our family's business? The emperor's willfulness has made your father sleepless, sighing all night long, and looking worried every day."
"this……"
Qi Xiaotong had already heard about Emperor Dafeng's expedition to Korea.
However, compared to her father's concern for the country and the people, her reaction was quite cold.
Regarding Da Fengchao, she has a neutral attitude that it is a duty to help but not to help. If it were not for her family and Hong Tao's involvement, she would not even bother to go on this trip to Europe.
What's more, Dafeng is not very friendly to the Qi family.
It not only plotted against his father, but also plotted against himself, his aunt and his younger brother. If not for some helplessness, he would not have gone to Australia to avoid marriage.
Although it is said that Yuan Yunyu made some compensations during his reign, for example, he made his father a Shaobao, his mother and aunt as the country's lady, he was the county lord, his brother was the earl, etc.
However, these are all cheap gifts that cost no money and have no real practical benefits. To put it bluntly, they are just empty names.
On the whole, the Dafeng Dynasty is not worthy of the Qi family's sincere efforts.
Qi Xiaotong just thought about these words in her heart and did not speak out to discuss them with her mother.
Because this matter has nothing to do with the purpose of my trip, so it is better not to participate.
After bidding farewell to her mother for a while, she came to the study room at home.
However, she saw that her father had already laid out two sets of tea bowls beforehand. It seemed that he had been waiting for her for a long time.
"Girl, have you finished whispering with your mother?"
"My father is really good at joking. I have not admired Chunxuan for a long time, so naturally I have to do something to reminisce about the past. Otherwise, how can I express my admiration for her?"
"My daughter is really filial. I really deserve that your mother loves you so much. Okay, okay, come and sit down. Dad has something to ask you!"
"Um……"
Qi Yu first flushed the water and poured the tea, and then prepared to ask.
Qi Xiaotong, on the other hand, first served her father a glass, and then sat down humbly and listened quietly.
"Your uncle Qi mentioned in his letter that you not only visited Great Britain in Europe, but also secretly helped the Northern Expeditionary Army. I wonder if this is true?"
"If I tell my father, this is indeed true. It is true."
Qi Yu's face straightened when he heard this, and he said, "This matter makes my father quite puzzled."
Xiaotong hurriedly asked: "What's wrong with dad?"
"You went all the way across the ocean just to help? If that's the case, why not go straight out of Shanhaiguan and then into the hinterland of Mobei to reduce travel?"
"Well……"
Sure enough, my father noticed the clues.
Come to think of it!
With his extraordinary wisdom, how could he not see the abnormality? Others are not familiar with world geography, but he is familiar with it!
You must know that the world geographical maps used in military affairs are from his handwriting.
In front of experts, all anomalies are exposed and revealed.
That's all, I'd better say it honestly.
Anyway, this is related to the second purpose of coming here.