Guo Jia then refrained from discussing the matter of the cultivation palace.
Anyway, he had to supervise the work.
He personally supervised the construction, and he also had to ensure that some troubles were caused.
In front of everyone from Jiangdong, Guo Jia only asked Sun Ce, "Where is Lady Qiao?"
Sun Ce's face immediately fell into displeasure.
He clenched his fist, ready to smash it into someone.
These days, is his wife Da Qiao already that famous? He's a young man, and just because he's not old enough to have wrinkles yet, he dares to come and greet me. What, does he want to catch a glimpse of her face?
Zhang Zhao quickly gave Sun Ce a meaningful look.
Don't let Guo Jia's words provoke you.
Zhang Zhao has already stepped forward and retorted to Guo Jia with a smile:
"Guo Fengxiao is a well-known scholar. He came to Jiangdong to discuss the construction of a palace for His Majesty, but instead of asking about the health of the Dowager Lady, the mother of Marquis Wu, he asked about Marquis Wu's wife first? What, is Guo Fengxiao thinking that Jiangdong has no one to rely on?"
As Zhang Zhao spoke, the valiant ministers of Eastern Wu, including veteran generals Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, and young men like Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai, all stepped forward and drew their swords with a swift motion.
In that instant, Guo Jia felt as if his head was about to be lost.
But after calming down, he concluded that Sun Ce was just trying to scare him.
Although Guo Jia was a weak scholar, he had Cao Cao and the Emperor behind him. If Sun Ce killed him, it would be tantamount to declaring war on Cao Cao.
"Why do you say such things, Chief Clerk Zhang? Guo Jia is far away in Xuchang. Whenever he discusses matters with Cao Cao, he always hears Cao Cao praise: 'Lady Qiao of the Marquis of Wu is beautiful, capable, cares for the people, and values agriculture! Guo Jia only regrets that he has never had the chance to meet such a remarkable woman in his life. You gentlemen, though men, both military and civil officials, are extremely fortunate to have the Marquis of Wu treat you impartially and without favoritism…'"
Qiao Jingjing was still in the inner courtyard, inspecting the winter clothes throughout the entire mansion with Sun Quan's wife, Xie Shi, and Yuan Shiyi.
The commotion that Guo Jia had created ahead had already been relayed to her by Lü Meng.
Guo Jia, that kind of pedantic scholar, is just so infuriating.
Guo Jia assumed that Sun Ce wouldn't dare kill him, so he made a huge scene in front of everyone.
He even dragged her into the conversation.
Wasn't it just to provoke Sun Ce?
If Sun Ce were to swallow this insult for no reason, how pathetic would he be? If Sun Ce were to punch Guo Jia instead, wouldn't that play right into Guo Jia's hands?
Although Sun Ce had a large and powerful force, he could not do anything to Guo Jia in public.
Qiao Jingjing then gave Lü Meng two instructions, telling him to do this and that.
Lu Meng went to the front and relayed Qiao Jingjing's words to Sun Ce.
Sun Ce then summoned Sun Quan.
Perhaps it's because of Sun Ce's temperament; he always projected the image of a decisive and ruthless elder brother, unlike Sun Quan's magnanimity and cunning.
Qiao Jingjing's way of doing things is very similar to Sun Quan's.
Sun Quan said his sister-in-law's idea was brilliant.
Sun Quan opened his mouth and recited the lines that his sister-in-law had prepared for him; they were perfectly fitting and felt completely natural.
"Brother, it is understandable that Guo Fengxiao was flustered and speechless when he suddenly saw the many talents of our Eastern Wu because he was tired from the journey!"
Our Eastern Wu not only produces many talented people, but also has eight or nine out of ten women who are capable. There are virtuous women who can serve their parents-in-law and husbands in both the living room and the kitchen, and there are also women like Lady Qiao of Wu Hou who are accomplished in both internal and external affairs and can handle everything from domestic matters to external affairs.
If Guo Fengxiao envies the women of Jiangdong, he may linger here for a while longer.
We'll find you someone you like, and compare her to your husband. If she suits your taste, Fengxiao, you'll stay in Jiangdong from now on and become a son-in-law of Jiangdong!
Sun Quan then spoke.
People burst into laughter.
This made Guo Jia laugh so hard he wanted to disappear.
Guo Jia was holding back his anger, wanting to reply.
Sun Ce said, "This is no joke. Although Guo Fengxiao has come here to discuss important matters, if he truly admires the women of Jiangnan, what's wrong with marrying and settling down here?"
Guo Jia repeatedly refused, waving his hand.
"No! No!"
Sun Ce smiled and nodded, saying, "Indeed! Guo Fengxiao is entrusted by Cao Cao. His Majesty's temporary palace is not to be taken lightly. How about this: if Fengxiao is unwilling to stand aside, how about this: within three days, Guo Fengxiao draws up the plans for the temporary palace. After we have reviewed them, we will discuss them and make further arrangements."
After saying this, Sun Ce meant that Guo Jia should hurry back to the post station arranged for him by Zhu Zhi, the governor of Wu Commandery, and stay up all night drawing blueprints.
Guo Jia had never been to Beigushan in Jingkou, so what kind of blueprints could he possibly create? It was nothing more than pure imagination.
Even if you give him three days and three nights, or even ten days and ten nights or three months, his designs will still be overturned immediately.
Meanwhile, Lu Xun, Gu Shao, Zhuge Jin, Yu Fan, Zhang Zhao, and others began selecting a site and designing the main structure for the temporary palace.
Cao Cao's sudden idea only kept Sun Ce busy.
What can they do to Sun Ce?
When Sun Ce returned to his inner residence, Qiao Jingjing had already arranged for money, clothes, and bedding for the winter, as well as rewards for the important officials during the New Year.
The Zhou family always received the most generous share.
Sun Ce often said that Zhou Yu had been stationed far away in Baqiu, and that Zhou Yu's official position was not as high as that of Sun Ben and Sun Fu, who were governors of a prefecture. However, Zhou Yu's responsibilities were very heavy. He had been leading and training troops in Baqiu for many years, and Sun Ce was afraid that he would not be able to keep up with the constant comings and goings at his residence.
Sun Ce often told Qiao Jingjing that there was no need to avoid suspicion.
"You must not be afraid to give their family what they deserve just because Gongjin is your brother-in-law and you are afraid people will say you are biased."
Whenever this happens, Qiao Jingjing always says with a smile:
"Do you think I'm stupid? That's my own sister. I'm only worried that she doesn't have enough, and I always want to give her more. I don't care what other people think."
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