Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: Da Qiao Doesn't Want to Be a Widow Anymore

Chapter 315: Fishing for people
Qiao Wei finally couldn't stand Sun Quan's harassment. As their breaths intertwined, his hands covered her eyes.

Although she felt uncomfortable and wanted to reach out to remove the obstruction in front of her eyes, she heard him groaning intermittently, "Don't, can't look... I can't help it."

Even the temperature inside the tent could not help but become hot and humid.

But this was a military camp after all, and walls had ears. Qiao Wei was a little cautious and covered his mouth tightly, not daring to make any sound. Unexpectedly, Sun Quan became even more interested.

Just like a fire in the forest, once it is lit, it will not go out easily until the sunlight from the horizon breaks through the sky and burns everything out.

Wow, just as Sun Quan wished, the rumors about the discord between the Nanchang Marquis and his wife in the military camp disappeared overnight.

As for the price... naturally Qiao Wei hid in the main tent and didn't dare to go out to see anyone.

Especially when meeting those people's ambiguous looks that seem to be smiling but not smiling.

Fortunately, two days later, Sun Quan and his entourage were about to set off back to Wan County. Taishi Ci personally brought Taishi Xiang to ask for an audience with Sun Quan, hoping that Sun Quan would accept Taishi Xiang as his personal guard.

He even proposed to marry into the Sun family.

Taishi Ci originally wanted to arrange a marriage between Taishi Xiang and Sun An, after all, Sun An was the only unmarried daughter of the Sun family and had a very close relationship with Sun Quan. Of course, Sun Quan declined, as Sun An and Zhao Yun were engaged first, and Taishi Ci showed a look of regret on his face.

"There are many beautiful women in Wu County. I will ask Qiao to pay more attention to Yuanfu's marriage."

Hearing Sun Quan's promise, Taishi Ci was naturally very satisfied.

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

Taishi Ci was born in Shanyue. For most aristocratic families and powerful people who valued origin and family tradition, Taishi Xiang would not be a good candidate for son-in-law even if he had military merits at a young age.

If Taishi Ci wanted his family to get rid of the reputation of the Shanyue people, then Taishi Xiang needed to have a wife of higher birth to support the family. After three generations, it would be possible for the family to get rid of the limitations of a poor family.

Taishi Ci himself had been in the army for most of the year, and his wife had died early, so there was indeed no one in the backyard who could arrange marriages for his two sons. Otherwise, as a man, he would not have been so proud as to come to Sun Quan and beg for mercy.

In addition, Taishi Ci sent Taishi Xiang to Sun Quan for training, and kept Taishi Yi, who was not his biological son, by his side. In fact, this was also a disguised way of sending a hostage to Sun Quan to show the loyalty of the Taishi family and to place the future of the Taishi family entirely in the hands of Sun Quan.

Qiao Wei asked in a low voice, "What are your plans for Tai Shi Yi?"

Sun Quan turned his eyes to Taishi Yi who was not far away. Taishi Xiang stood in front of Taishi Yi and said, "Father is in your care. He has many old injuries and they will hurt when it rains. You have to watch him and apply medicine to him."

Tai Shiyi curled his lips and rolled his eyes, looking impatient. "No, don't count on it."

Tai Shi Xiang seemed to have long been accustomed to Tai Shi Yi's bad temper. He did not get angry when he was contradicted in public. Instead, he smiled indulgently.

Tai Shiyi was even more dissatisfied, "I am obviously older than you, don't look at me like that."

Although Taishi Yi was actually two years older than him, Taishi Xiang had long been accustomed to taking care of this nominal "brother", and his eyes were full of tolerance of an elder brother towards his younger brother.

"This is the hardest mouth in my body."

Taishi Ci also said that given Taishi Yi's temperament, there was no guarantee that he would not do something out of line in the future. It was considered a favor for Taishi Xiang to stay by Sun Quan's side, and he could help this "brother" when necessary.

Taishi Ci turned to his father, who was standing by his side. Taishi Ci just looked at him lovingly, and watched him leave with Sun Quan. Sun Quan closed his eyes in the carriage, but his hands were folded with Qiao Wei's. "Zi Yi is a smart man. He has two sons. He chose the eldest son to marry a daughter of a high-ranking family to improve the family reputation. Then Taishi Yi will use him to form an alliance with the Shanyue people, and use this to balance the Shanyue people in the territory and the powerful forces behind them."

The reason why the Shanyue people in the six counties under Taishi Ci's jurisdiction were respectful to him was closely related to his use of both soft and hard tactics.

Taishi Ci maneuvered between different Shanyue forces, focusing on dealing with each of them. This caused suspicion among the parties and served as an opportunity to divide and suppress them. As a result, the parties would hinder each other and could not unite. Instead, they had to rely on Taishi Ci.

At this point, the Shanyue were no longer able to cause any impact on the people of the counties.

But long-term suppression cannot be a long-term strategy. If you give them a stick, you have to give them a sweet reward. Taishi Ci also needs to appease them more and show goodwill to the powerful people behind the Shanyue.

Marriage is the fastest way, and Tai Shi Yi is undoubtedly the best candidate.

In this way, the twin sons of Taishi's family are like trees, one climbing toward the sky, and the other taking root deep in the soil.

"Most of the noble families in Wu County intermarry with each other. It would be difficult for General Taishi to marry the daughters of the noble families."

Sun Quan sighed, "Every time this happens, I wish I had a bunch of brothers and sisters to help me win over people's hearts."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Wei's eyes widened and he squeezed his hand hard. Sun Quan felt pain and looked at Qiao Wei in disbelief, with an innocent look on his face, completely unaware of what he had said wrong.

"If that's true, could it be that the marriages of your brothers and sisters are bargaining chips for your ambitions?" Qiao Wei's tone was a little dissatisfied.

"I just said it casually. Ziyi himself has a crush on An'er and wants to marry into the Sun family.

Unfortunately, there is no girl of the right age in the Sun family. Otherwise, Yuan Fu would be a good candidate. At least he behaves properly, is filial and loyal, and is a trustworthy person.

If it can help you find a good match and win over your subjects, why not do it?"

Qiao Wei didn't say anything else, so Sun Quan continued, "If I really just want to win over my subordinates, it wouldn't be very safe to entrust such an important relationship to my brothers and sisters!"

"Oh." Qiao Wei continued his words, "Your Excellency means that you want to personally participate in the game..."

Before Qiao Wei could finish her words, she was blocked by warm lips. He hooked her chin and pecked her lips again and again like a dragonfly skimming the water.

"I don't want to get involved... If it's your game, I might consider it..." His lips were lingering on her red lips.

Until he clearly felt Qiao Wei's waist going limp.

He seemed to like this action very much, and even a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"I..." Qiao Wei finally regained some consciousness, but before he could even start talking, he was interrupted by his more forceful action.

"If you don't know how to speak, then don't speak." Sun Quan's voice was lazily comfortable and he also had a very satisfied smile, "Anyway, you are not allowed to say anything I don't like to hear."

Brother helps brother

The two brothers always love and hate each other