Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 566: Someone has taken a fancy to my sister-in-law?

The person Deng Ai bumped into was naturally Xing Daorong.

As for the one next to her, it was Mrs. Qiao.

But it was not the general’s wife, Mrs. Qiao, but the general’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Qiao.

At first glance, the lady Xiao Qiao was holding the general with one arm, looking at him with a smile on her face, and it looked... not quite normal.

But Deng Ai naturally wouldn't say much.

He only apologized: "General, Hui'er is playing with Jiang Ge'er."

Xing Daorong naturally wouldn't care.

He just waved his hand and said, "I know, go and have fun."

Deng Ai bowed and ran away in a hurry.

Xiao Qiao, who was watching from the side, said, "Why are you so scary? Children run away when they see you."

Xing Daorong was teased by his sister-in-law and said helplessly: "I have always been friendly to them. If I want to run... I will run when I see you."

Xiao Qiao snorted and said, "That's...nonsense!"

"I'm not a female tiger, why are you afraid of me?"

Xing Daorong was about to make fun of it, but he heard a man running in from the mansion, bowing to him and saying, "General... there is a man in front of the mansion, saying he is from the Wu family in Shu, and wants to propose marriage."

Among the Wu family in Shu, Wu Yi is the most famous.

But Wu Yi is already old, why is he proposing marriage?

He asked curiously, "Propose marriage? Who do you want to propose marriage to?"

The man's expression changed slightly, and he glanced at Xiao Qiao beside Xing Daorong before bowing and saying, "It's for a brother from his clan, looking for Madam Xiao Qiao to propose marriage."

"what!"

Before Xing Daorong could react, Xiao Qiao beside him exclaimed, obviously extremely shocked.

Xing Daorong couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Our Xiao Qiao is not young anymore.

I am now over 30 years old, which is really considered an older woman these days.

but…

Although she is not young anymore, our sister-in-law is still as charming as ever.

Her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, her skin is as white as cream, and the light green dress makes her look even more elegant and refined.

However, at this moment her brows were slightly furrowed, with a hint of impatience and worry in her eyes.

He glanced at Xing Daorong beside him, but turned around and said, "Brother-in-law can make the decision on this matter."

Let’s say that although Xiao Qiao has no official status, she has already been his own person for a long time.

Although outsiders don't know the truth, they can still guess it.

There are actually some blind people who come to propose marriage!
Xing Daorong immediately said angrily: "Damn it... who would want to be interested in my sister-in-law? It's simply blind!"

When the servants in the mansion heard that Xing Daorong was angry, they were suddenly shocked.

Our general is usually very kind, but this time he is so angry, it's really frightening.

But he bowed quickly and said, "Then...then I'll send him away."

Although the Wu family in Shu is also a famous and prestigious family, it is far inferior to Xing Daorong.

Seeing the general so angry, the servants naturally knew what was going on, and immediately became bolder and prepared to go out and send the people away. Xing Daorong nodded slightly, flicked his long sleeves, and said firmly: "Go and tell her that I am not feeling well and cannot see guests."

The servant left in a hurry, not daring to delay for even a moment.

Xiao Qiao seemed very satisfied with Xing Daorong's performance. She turned around and said with a smile, "Brother-in-law is good. I am very satisfied with your unhesitating performance today."

After that, he grabbed Xing Daorong and said, "Let's go shopping. Don't worry about that blind man!"

...

Xing Daorong never liked things like shopping, either in his past life or this life.

However, Xing Daorong still felt it was nice to visit the war-torn Chang'an City.

Today in Chang'an City, the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and the streets are bustling with people coming and going.

Xiao Qiao and Xing Daorong walked side by side in the bustling street.

There were many shops on both sides, and the sound of hawking was endless. Xiao Qiao was wearing a light green long skirt, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, her eyebrows were picturesque, and her expression was full of curiosity and joy.

Xing Daorong was dressed in a brocade robe and looked very imposing. Although he was getting older, he was still as vigorous as ever.

"Brother-in-law, Chang'an City really lives up to its reputation. It is truly prosperous." Xiao Qiao said softly, her eyes full of admiration.

She looked up and saw a huge construction site at the end of the street. Workers were busy moving stones and building a magnificent statue.

Xing Daorong followed her gaze and said with a smile, "That is the commemorative coin statue of 'Kaiyuan Tongbao' that the court is building. It is said that after completion it will become a new landmark of Chang'an City, symbolizing peace and prosperity in the country."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Xiao Qiao's eyes: "Kaiyuan Tongbao? But is it the newly minted copper coin?"

"Come to think of it, the new currency was also my brother-in-law's idea."

Xing Daorong nodded and said, "That's right. To commemorate the implementation of the new policy, His Majesty ordered people to mint this coin and build this statue in the city to show that the world is peaceful and the people live and work in peace and contentment."

Xiao Qiao nodded slightly, her eyes falling on the huge copper coin model in the center of the construction site. The copper coin model has taken shape, with the four characters "Kaiyuan Tongbao" engraved on the front and exquisite patterns on the back, which looks solemn and gorgeous.

She sighed softly, "Such a grand project, I wonder how much manpower and resources it will take."

Xing Daorong smiled and said, "The court's move is also to demonstrate the country's prestige. Now that the world is peaceful and the people live and work in peace, this statue will surely become a grand sight in Chang'an City after it is completed."

Xiao Qiao nodded, with a look of emotion in her eyes: "Yes, only in a prosperous era can the people live and work in peace and contentment. I just don't know how much bitterness and sweat are behind this prosperity."

Hearing this, Xing Daorong glanced at her with a hint of approval in his eyes: "My little sister is indeed thoughtful and can see the difficulties behind this prosperity."

Xiao Qiao smiled slightly, her eyes still fixed on the huge statue: "Brother-in-law, you are too kind. I have watched you conquer the world all the way. How could I not know these things?"

The two continued walking forward. The flowers and trees on both sides of the street were in full bloom, and the petals fluttered in the wind, as if adding a bit of poetry to this bustling street.

Xiao Qiao reached out to catch a petal and whispered, "Chang'an City is so beautiful. It would be great if it could always be so prosperous."

Xing Daorong smiled and said, "With your majesty's wise governance, this prosperous era will surely last forever."

As they were talking, a bell rang in the distance, melodious and solemn. Xiao Qiao looked up and saw a tall bell tower standing in the center of the city. The bell rang from there. She asked softly, "Where is that?"

Xing Daorong replied, "That is the bell tower in Chang'an City. At every important moment, the bell will be rung to announce the time. When the bell rings, the whole city can hear it."

"The sound of the bell today may have brought some good news."

Xiao Qiao's eyes twinkled as she said, "It seems that General Guan has won another great victory. If so, the Central Plains will be pacified. Will my brother-in-law have to go to war again?"

Seeing Xing Daorong nod, Xiao Qiao thought for a moment and said, "Then... could my brother-in-law accompany me tonight?"

Xing Daorong's heart moved, but seeing that Xiao Qiao was still as shy as a girl, he couldn't help himself.

He grabbed her and went home, saying, "Why are you waiting for the evening? Let's go now!"

(End of this chapter)