Chapter 351: Qin Huaidao

"Yan brother, are you okay?"

Inside the Duke of Yi's residence, Lady Jia, Qin Qiong's wife, gazed at Chen Yan, who was checking Qin Qiong's pulse, and asked.

In the Tang Dynasty, "brother" is an affectionate term elders use for juniors; Lady Jia has always called Chen Yan that way.

Chen Yan withdrew his hand, "There's no major problem; just follow the prescription I gave earlier. If anything unexpected happens, then we can transfuse blood in time…"

"Hey!" Qin Qiong waved his hand, "No need. Since Zi An gave me a blood transfusion last year, I feel much better now."

"As long as I don't go to the battlefield, just take the medicine according to the prescription."

Chen Yan smiled, "Uncle Qin, this isn't a trivial matter; we can't be careless. Besides, I'm only reminding you—if nothing unexpected occurs, there's no need for a transfusion."

"Hmm." Qin Qiong nodded, his tone tinged with emotion, "Ah, I once thought I'd never be able to go to the battlefield again, after all the hidden wounds from earlier years."

"Now that you're here, perhaps in my remaining years I'll still have a chance to ride into battle and kill enemies, though I don't know when that will be."

"Kill, kill, kill!" Lady Jia arched an eyebrow, "What else do you do all day besides slaying enemies?"

"Haven't you heard, Yan brother? Your body isn't what it used to be; your blood is nearly drained, yet you still slay enemies?"

"I think you're just trying to drive the three of us mothers crazy."

Because no outsiders were present, Lady Jia spoke bluntly; Qin Qiong was about to retort, but Lady Jia cut him off.

"Look at Yan brother, the princesses have already taken two husbands!"

"Our Huai Dao is only three months younger than Yan brother, yet I haven't seen you worry about Huai Dao; instead you spend all day thinking about war."

"Do you still want a grandson?"

"I…" Qin Qiong choked, and when he heard the word "grandson" he immediately let it out, then turned to look at the gleeful Qin Huaidao a short distance away.

Needn't say, Qin Qiong has already become renowned and successful; besides missing the battlefield, what he truly desires is a house full of children and grandchildren.

Now the next generation has already grown up, and among them Chen Yan is about to become a father.

His son's marriage should indeed be put on the agenda.

"I'll think about this. If you're free, you can also inquire with a few well‑connected Duke's wives about suitable young ladies; if there's a fit, Huai Dao should settle down this year."

"Ah?!" Qin Huaidao was stunned. Are they really looking for a wife for him?

He instinctively stood up and retorted, "Father, I'm still young; I don't want to marry so early. We'll talk about it later!"

"Do you have any say in this?" Lady Jia heard that and immediately flared up.

"You think just because you say no marriage, it won't happen?"

"You're already an adult and still don't understand anything. Which man doesn't need to start a family and a career?"

"Mother, I…" Qin Huaidao tried to speak, but his own mother glared at him, cutting him off.

Tang women are fierce, especially these generals' wives.

Don't be fooled by their pleasant exterior and courteous demeanor; every move carries grandeur, yet behind closed doors they're outright tigresses.

Otherwise they couldn't have tamed these fierce people, right?

"Haha......"

Chen Yan saw Qin Huaidao looking dejected and instantly laughed.

"Aunt Jia, you really misunderstand Huai Dao; it's not that he doesn't want to marry, it's just he doesn't want to marry the lady you all are looking for."

"Ah, him!" Chen Yan said meaningfully, "He has a lady in his heart."

His words caused everyone present to stare in shock.

Lady Jia's initially displeased expression visibly shifted, turning into a beaming smile.

"Really?"

"Oh dear, you little brat, why didn't you tell mother earlier?"

Lady Jia hurried to her son's side, eagerly asking, "Son, tell mother, which family's lady have you set your eyes on?"

"Mother will screen them; if suitable, we can go propose in person, how about that?"

"In my view, there are many auspicious days now; let's set the marriage first, then pick a date and wed quickly, so that mother can have a great‑grandson by next year at the latest."

Qin Huaidao: "......"

"Mother, mother, stop, stop!"

He massaged his temples, "Can you not listen to Chen Yan's nonsense?"

"How could I have a lady I fancy?"

"He's just teasing me!"

"Oh?" Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, "Then tomorrow I'll visit Bao Lin's house and talk; her second younger sister is also of marriageable age. I know many talented youths; perhaps I can make an introduction."

Qin Huaidao's face instantly darkened.

He choked for a while, unable to utter a single sentence, feeling nothing he said would fit.

Qin Qiong and Lady Jia exchanged a glance, understanding the situation.

It seems the lady Chen Yan said Huai Dao admires is probably the second miss of the Yu Chi Family.

The couple pondered a bit more, finding it increasingly suitable.

Being well‑matched and familiar, both have seen the lady; she's a good girl.

It's practically a match made in heaven!

"Zi An, bring out those several jars of good wine; tonight I will get drunk with Cheng Laohei and not stop!"

Qin Qiong immediately gave his approval.

Lady Jia instantly showed a satisfied smile and eagerly went to prepare the wine for Qin Qiong.

"Come, Zi An, Huai Dao, you two come with me."

Qin Qiong, who acts on impulse, was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and stopped, "If we just go to propose like this, we need to bring some dishes, right?"

"... Right, the cattle of Cheng Laohei's family can catch lovesickness, and our Qin cattle can too; Huai Dao, go slaughter a head of cattle first."

Under Chen Yan's strange gaze, Qin Huaidao, his aura surging, said…

"Fine, kid, I'm going right now!"

Chen Yan: "......"

Heh, man!

"......"

"What's going on, what do you want to do?"

At Duke E's residence, Su Shi stared dumbfounded at Qin Qiong leading Qin Huaidao and Chen Yan, and a group of servants who, without explanation, lifted things and carried them into the house.

Can't figure out what's happening?

"The one who comes is hostile!"

Yuchi Gong's gaze was solemn, and Qin Qiong, smiling, held a jar of wine in one hand and came before him, "Yuchi Gong, I'm in a good mood today, let you taste the two vats of fine wine that Zi An sent me!"

Yuchi Gong was silent for a few breaths, then his deep voice sounded, "Last year, that Chen kid told me a saying; I thought it was quite reasonable and have kept it ever since. Do you know what it is?"

Qin Qiong: "What?"

"A weasel wishing a chicken a New Year—you have no good heart!" Yuchi Gong whispered.

Qin Qiong, not annoyed after hearing that, handed a jar of wine to Qin Huaidao, then opened the wine she was holding herself.

In an instant, a rich, mellow wine aroma spread, and Yuchi Gong's throat involuntarily twitched, the wine worm was instantly drawn up.

Qin Qiong smiled squintingly, said nothing, and just stared at the old brother.

Yuchi Gong could no longer resist, but fearing Qin Qiong might have a trick, he ordered the servants, "Send Bao Lin to fetch Cheng Laohei, saying there is an important matter to discuss."

"Good wine, make him come quickly!"

Qin Qiong, hearing that, still showed no particular reaction.

No matter who comes today, he'll decide on this daughter‑in‑law!

"......"