Sui and Tang Dynasty Generals

Chapter 31 Fu Zihou's Consent
"Did I hear it right? The old lady is planning to let Li Qiong marry over!"

"You heard it right. I don't know what the old lady is thinking. Looking at the appearance of those people, how can their family background be worthy of Li Qiong!"

"That's right! Although the boy's appearance is not bad, and is slightly better than mine, at first glance, he is still not worthy of Li Qiong!"

Under the pavilion in the front yard of the Li Mansion, young men gathered around a wooden table, looking at the main hall from afar and talking to each other.

"Zhao Tian! If your sister doesn't marry him, will your family let you marry him?"

A young boy suddenly looked at the girl who was lying at another wooden table.

"Xu Huaichuan, what are you talking about! You are the one who will marry him!"

The seventh daughter of the Li family, Li Zhaotian, who was only ten years old, looked at the boy with an angry face, her eyes looking like she was about to cry.

Seeing this, the teenagers hurriedly smiled apologetically and dared not make fun of Li Zhaotian anymore.

the other side.

In the corridor of Li's Mansion.

Fu Zihou, who was following behind Li Qiong, had actually already noticed Li Qiong's purpose.

When Li Qiong stopped, Fu Zihou saw that there was no one around. Then he looked at the beautiful scenery in the yard and marveled at its beauty.

"Thank you Fu Lang for being willing to come here with Qiong'er!"

Li Qiong said to Fu Zihou.

Fu Zihou looked at Li Qiong, staring at her beautiful face, without saying a word, and bowed to indicate that it was not necessary.

"Please Fu Lang, don't blame Qiong'er's father!"

Li Qiong asked Fu Zihou, and then stood in the corridor under Fu Zihou's gaze, looking at the courtyard in the distance.

Li Qiong told Fu Zihou that in her early years, apart from her parents and brothers, the ones who loved her the most were actually her grandparents and their family. She still remembers that every time those uncles saw her mother and her coming back, they were very happy and excited. They would ask her mother about her well-being, and when they left, they wanted to take out all the good things and give them to her and her mother.

But until one day, Li Qiong saw her mother scratching her face and crying heartbreakingly, while her father hugged her mother with all his strength to prevent her from hurting herself.

At first, Li Qiong didn't know what was going on or why her parents behaved like that. Later, when she followed her parents back to her grandfather's hometown, all she saw were lonely graves.

"who is it?"

When Fu Zihou heard Li Qiong's words, he looked at Li Qiong's profile and tears were already flashing in his eyes.

"The Shuofang noble family... the Liang family!"

Li Qiong said softly.

When Fu Zihou heard Li Qiong's words, he suddenly fell silent. He finally understood why Li Qiong looked as if this blood feud had not been avenged.

The Liang family was a local aristocratic family in Shuofang County. Not only did they have many officials in the court, they also held great power in Shuofang County and were relied upon by the Sui Dynasty. The area was located north of the Central Plains for many years, and their dealings with the northern Turks made the people there tough.

It was not until this time that Fu Zihou understood why Li Jingjie's wife, Zhou, dared to disobey the old lady, causing misunderstandings between the Fu and Li families.

"So from that time on, Qiong Er studied hard and practiced martial arts!"

Li Qiong wiped her tears and then looked towards the yard.

"Father hopes that Qiong'er will marry a son of a prominent family. This will not only be good for Qiong'er, but also help to make other enemies no longer dare to think about the Li family through marriage. In the future, there will be a chance to avenge mother and uncle!"

Li Qiong said softly.

When Fu Zihou heard Li Qiong's words, he felt helpless as he looked at the girl who he found beautiful for the first time in his life and was stunned by her.

"But it's different from what uncle thought. For so many years, no family has been willing to offend the Liang and Xie families because of the Li family! If Zihou is not mistaken, Miss Qiong's beauty has already spread throughout the area within a hundred miles. But even the Gao family, a prominent family in Xin County, probably has no sons coming to propose marriage!"

Fu Zihou said softly.

Even though Fu Zihou had just arrived in Xin County and the Li family, he had already concluded from the few words he heard that some big shots, or some noble families, secretly wanted to get rid of the Li family.

Uncle Li Jingjie has been thinking about this for a long time. For so many years, not to mention that Li Qiong has never entered into a marriage contract with other prominent families, even two years ago, the Xie family killed Li Gang's son, Li Shuyun, the third son of the Li family.

In the Li family, even the servants knew that it was someone with the surname Xie!

I recalled the sadness and helplessness she felt when Mrs. Li explained to Grandpa in tears and guilt outside the Li Mansion, and said "there is no other way".

Then he thought that Li Liyan's deceased wife was the daughter of Gao Shining, who was also a descendant of the Bohai Gao family. For the sake of Gao family's reputation, it was impossible for Gao family to sit idly by and watch Li family helpless.

But why is the old lady still so powerless?

Fu Zihou had already realized that the death of Gao, who was probably Li Liyan's wife, would not be that simple, especially since Gao's daughter was born unable to speak.

Think of this.

Fu Zihou looked at the scenery of the Li Mansion and it seemed that it was not as peaceful as it seemed.

Looking at the beauty beside him, Fu Zihou smiled bitterly.

"Miss Qiong should also know that your uncle's actions are actually of no help to the Li family! The same is true for breaking off the engagement with Zihou!"

Fu Zihou said softly, trying to persuade.

With such a beautiful woman by his side, who wouldn't want to be his wife? Fu Zihou is not only a man, but also a normal person.

Who wouldn’t want to have a beautiful wife?

"But at least, it will give my father and mother something to think about!"

Li Qiong could hear the hidden meaning in Fu Zihou's words, but both his tearful eyes and his tone were full of determination.

"So Miss Qiong wants Zihou to ask the old lady to cancel the engagement?"

Fu Zihou did not pretend to be ignorant at this time. He had said all he wanted to say. If he continued, it would only embarrass both of them.

"The Zhou family's revenge has not been avenged, and Uncle San's revenge has not been avenged either. Qiong'er doesn't want to see her grandfather go to jail again! Please don't blame Qiong'er, Fu Lang!"

Li Qiong looked at Fu Zihou and slowly saluted him.

Naturally, there was no familiarity between the two people who met for the first time, whether it was the unfamiliarity on Li Qiong's face and in her beautiful eyes when she looked at Fu Zihou, or the fact that Fu Zihou was always paying attention to the distance.

At this point, the two of them basically have nothing to say.

When they met for the first time, facing the implied meaning of Li Qiong's words, Fu Zihou tried to persuade her in order to fulfill the glimmer of longing in his heart when he saw the woman.

But Li Qiong's words were clear, and there was no trace of affection in the expression on her face or in the gaze in her eyes.

Fu Zihou knew that if he continued to insist, he would be the only one to be embarrassed!

"Don't worry, Miss Qiong. Zihou will explain it to the old lady!"

Fu Zihou raised his hand in return.

The beauty was not interested, but Fu Zihou also had to save his face. After letting go of the only trace of obsession in his heart, when he looked at Li Qiong again, there was no longer any thought in his mind.

If I get it, I'm lucky. If I don't, it's my fate!
Having lived two lives and been an orphan, Fu Zihou is more open-minded than many people.

This principle is just like family. Those who like you and care about you are your real family. Otherwise, in your eyes, no matter how rich or how much you dote on your parents, they are still someone else's parents.

In this life, Fu Zihou is not helpless, not uncared for, not... he must be with Li Qiong! Fu Zihou has his grandfather, his parents, his cousins, and Old Liu who teaches him swordsmanship. They all like Fu Zihou and care about him more than anyone else.

There is also his grandmother who is far away and whom Fu Zihou misses deeply.

In Fu Zihou's eyes, each of these people is more important than Li Qiong in front of him.

Down the corridor.

Seeing the surprise on Li Qiong's beautiful face, Fu Zihou asked Li Qiong to go to the main hall with him. He would explain everything to the old lady and everyone in the Fu family.

"Thank you!"

Li Qiong nodded gratefully.

Li Qiong thought that it would take a lot of talking and even end up with some hurtful words. However, she did not expect that the young man would just persuade her and agree after she refused.

Looking at the young man, Li Qiong felt a little apologetic and grateful, but she did not regret it.

Li Qiong had studied talents and martial arts for so many years, she really didn't want to marry into the Fu family and spend her whole life with this young man.

If there is a chance, she will compensate the Fu family in the future. If necessary, she, or even the man she will marry in the future, will help the young man, whether it is in his career or just providing assistance within her ability.

"Fulang, please!"

Li Qiong raised her slender hand and gestured to Fu Zihou.

Seeing Fu Zihou bowing, Li Qiong, a member of the Li family, walked in front and led the way for Fu Zihou.

........................

In the main hall of Li Mansion.

break off an engagement?
Looking at Fu Zihou, everyone was surprised, and Old Lady Li glared at Li Qiong.

"Grandma Li, this is Zihou's decision. Please don't blame Zihou for his rude behavior, and don't blame Miss Qiong!"

Fu Zihou knelt on the ground and pleaded with Madam Li. After all, it was a broken engagement and he was the one who asked the apology, so naturally he had to apologize.

Then, looking at his grandfather and mother who were equally surprised, Fu Zihou turned slightly.

"Zihou begs Aung, mother, to agree to Zihou's cancellation of the engagement!"

After Fu Zihou finished speaking, he raised his hand and kowtowed to his grandfather and mother, begging them.

Without waiting for Fu Zihou to get up.

"No! I don't agree! As long as I'm alive, I don't think anyone dares to cancel the engagement between the Fu family and the Li family!"

Old Madam Li looked at Fu Zihou with a cold face, and looked at Li Qiong angrily. She watched Li Qiong lower her head, then looked at Li Jingjie, and also at the other daughters-in-law.

Everyone was evasive under the old lady's gaze and dared not to contradict her.

The old lady's status in the Li Mansion is still unique. If one wants to live in the Li family, no one dares to contradict the old lady.

Not only them, but also their spouses and children are like this.

"Ah~ this..."

At this moment, Grandpa was also kneeling behind the wooden table above the main hall, looking at Fu Zihou and the angry old sister-in-law beside him, and he was also in a dilemma.

Everyone present knew that it must be Li Qiong who said something that made Fu Zihou willing to cancel the engagement.

At this moment, looking at the stubborn old lady, everyone didn't know what to do.

"grandmother……"

Li Qiong sighed, thinking that marrying into the Fu family was not her wish. Standing next to Fu Zihou, she still mustered up some courage, looked at her grandmother, and fought for herself.

However, before Li Qiong could say anything, she was scolded.

"Shut up!"

The old lady was afraid that her granddaughter Li Qiong would say something that would embarrass the Fu family.

Seeing Li Qiong lowering her head in fear, the old lady breathed rapidly. She was just about to tell Li Qiong that she had to choose between accepting the marriage proposal from the Fu family today and leaving the Li family.

"Brother and sister-in-law of the Li family! If all else fails, look at the Sixth Daughter! Earlier in Huaiyang, Zihou heard about the Sixth Daughter and said in person that he did not despise the Sixth Daughter!"

The old man said to Mrs. Li that he could not stand Fu Zihou's pleading eyes. Over the years, Fu Zihou seldom pleaded like this. Moreover, when he came to the Li family and saw his sister-in-law, the old man did not want to make his sister-in-law's family restless and have conflicts between the grandparents and grandchildren.

"No! I won't agree to this. I had no choice back then and I feel extremely guilty. My beloved has been unwilling to return home for so many years because of this. I will never agree to this now!"

The old lady frowned.

“Why…”

Aong frowned and said.

It seems that after Li Gang resigned from his official position, he did not return to his hometown, Xin County, but retired to Huzhou because of a disagreement with his wife.

Thinking of this, Aung immediately looked at his old sister-in-law sitting behind another wooden table next to him.

"Really? Zihou really doesn't mind the six girls! Let Zihou take a look at the six girls first. If they like each other, let him marry them. This will also fulfill the agreement I made with Wen Ji! It won't violate the previous engagement! Don't be angry. Bring the girls over here first..."

Aong waved his hand, indicating to the old lady that this was true, and urged her impatiently.

"Aunt! Since Hou'er doesn't want to, it's not appropriate to force him. It's better to let Zihou meet your sixth granddaughter!"

Tao was kneeling behind a wooden table. She also laughed and asked the old lady.

Zhang, who was standing by, was so angry when she heard this that she kept pulling at the corner of Tao's clothes.

But Tao still didn't care. As a mother, she actually wanted to see a woman who truly loved Hou'er.

Although Li Qiong was beautiful and had a dignified appearance, and she looked like a woman who would bring good luck to her husband, she still looked down on Zihou. Tao knew that forcing him was not a good thing, not to mention Zihou's future life. Tao knew very well that a woman like Li Qiong was not suitable for washing clothes, cooking, and hard work in the fields.

Since her son asked, she naturally agreed.

"Yes, yes, let Zihou pass!"

The old man nodded, then looked at a woman. If he remembered correctly, the old sister-in-law just said that she was his nephew Li Liyan's current wife, Changsun Nonggui.

"Niece-in-law, please go and take your nephew over to have a look!"

A Weng said softly, and when he saw his eldest grandson Nonggui, who was in his twenties, he looked at the old woman and quickly waved his hand, indicating that he was there and they didn't need to care about the old lady's opinion.

"Hou'er! Why don't you follow your aunt?"

Looking at Fu Zihou kneeling on the ground, Aong scolded him angrily.

　Note: The reason why Fu Zihou did not mention Li Mi in this chapter was because of a misunderstanding when he left. Seeing Li Mi's disappointed look, he thought Li Mi no longer liked him.

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