Regardless of how many people supported him over the years, and how central his position became, Sun Quan always treated his sister-in-law with utmost respect and listened to her opinions.
Qiao Jingjing was well aware of Sun Quan's predicament.
In this world, military power, status, wealth, and even marriage are all important.
These are the ones that can be relied upon.
That's why Qiao Jingjing found it difficult to answer.
Moreover, it happened in front of Xu Jiao and Madam Xu.
There were some things Qiao Jingjing didn't want Xu Jiao to hear.
That belongs to Qiao Jingjing's unique analytical theory, and someone like Xu Jiao is not worthy to listen to it.
Qiao Jingjing said, "We, as sisters-in-law and brothers, can only be more tolerant! A sister is always our own sister. Even if she does something wrong, even if she breaks her arm, we'll take it back. Whenever A Xiang cries and tells me that she no longer has an eldest brother or a third brother, I can't bear it. No matter what, I can only spoil her and love her!"
Qiao Jingjing knew that in this family, the only way to win someone over was by appealing to their emotions.
Only then can one use minimal force to achieve maximum effect, transforming hostility into gentle persuasion.
This was especially true in front of Sun Quan.
Thus, the discussion about Sun Shangxiang and Liu Ji came to an end.
Xu Jiao had thought she would be able to make a significant statement on this matter, but her mother-in-law did not allow her to speak, and Sun Quan did not value her opinion.
Let Da Qiao do it.
As a result, Da Qiao was very good at pleasing both sides, neither offending her mother-in-law nor Sun Quan.
He pleased both sides.
She won over her mother-in-law and moved Sun Quan deeply.
Xu Jiao's dissatisfaction was written all over her face:
"My husband has just returned, and he is exhausted. Let's leave it at that for today! Mother, you should rest well. My husband and I will go home to relax, and we will come to pay our respects to you again tomorrow!"
Xu Jiao, in front of her mother, Da Qiao, and Madam Xu, took her husband Sun Quan's arm and left first.
It seemed as if she was declaring in that way that she was Sun Quan's rightful wife.
But this action is almost comical and childish.
If Xu Jiao had done such a thing in front of Sun Quan's concubines, it would have been somewhat damaging.
But in this house, there was my mother, my sister-in-law, and my younger brother's wife.
Xu Jiao's ostentatious display is completely meaningless.
Xu Jiao held her husband Sun Quan's hand tightly.
The couple returned to Liuyun Palace.
Sun Quan had barely stepped into the backyard when he hurriedly went to see Yuan Shiyi.
Xu Jiao could keep up with Sun Quan's pace at first, but later she couldn't keep up, and couldn't even catch up when she jogged.
Xu Jiao watched Sun Quan's anxious back.
My heart ached for no reason.
Sun Quan went to the room of his beloved Yuan Shiyi.
Yuan Shiyi looked rather haggard, leaning against the bed with her hair disheveled, her cheeks thin, and her once rosy lips now pale.
When Yuan Shiyi saw Sun Quan return, his travel-worn appearance filled her with both joy and heartache.
Yuan Shiyi quickly got out of bed, forgetting to put on a coat.
"I know you're back. Have you eaten yet? Don't worry so much. I'm fine! The doctor said I just need to rest and recuperate."
Yuan Shiyi didn't say anything more after that.
The maid draped a brocade jacket over Yuan Shiyi.
Sun Quan took Yuan Shiyi's hand, and the two sat together on the edge of the bed.
Sun Quan reached out and touched the face of his beloved woman.
He wanted to say, she was such a good woman, why was she so unlucky? Why couldn't she have a child all these years?
But Sun Quan didn't say anything.
"I'll come and keep you company tonight! I still have to go to Qinde Hall to take care of some important matters, so I'll come over later. You don't need to wait for me, you go to sleep first, I'll come and wash up by myself."
Sun Quan glanced at Yuan Shiyi briefly and then left Liuyun Palace.
Sun Quan returned to the Qinde Hall to handle government affairs.
Zhang Zhao had been waiting for Sun Quan for a long time and had many important matters to report and discuss with him.
As soon as Sun Quan left, Xu Jiao arrived at Yuan Shiyi's door.
His expression was obviously very unfriendly:
"Your sister's health is already like this, and you still don't have any self-awareness! Your husband only came back in such a hurry because he pities you and you just lost your child. He said he would come over in the evening, and you didn't refuse? You're so shameless! Don't you think about it? With your current condition, what benefit would your husband gain from staying here with you?"
It's like occupying a toilet but not being able to poop.
Xu Jiao wanted to say even harsher things.
But ultimately, it's not needed.
After all, Yuan Shiyi was an easy person to manipulate; just a few words of scolding were enough to make her meek and submissive.
After scolding Yuan Shiyi, Xu Jiao returned to her room, quickly took a shower, and tidied herself up.
Xu Jiao made up her mind that when Sun Quan returned later, she would definitely go over and explain things clearly: the doctor had instructed Yuan Shi to take good care of her health.
How could someone with this body spend the night with her husband?
But Xu Jiao miscalculated that night.
Even if Xu Jiao were to formally tell Sun Quan that Lady Yuan's health was not suitable for sleeping with him,
But Sun Quan insisted on staying with Yuan Shiyi.
Xu Jiao had no choice but to return to her room dejectedly.
Qiao Jingjing's residence is located on the azure sea, some distance from the Liuyun Palace.
Qiao Jingjing naturally chose to ignore the jealousy and rivalry that was taking place in Liuyun Palace.
But she didn't need to think about it too much.
Everyone could guess that there would be no shortage of jealousy and rivalry in Sun Quan's inner court.
Anyway, Xu Jiao is a fool.
If you have that ability, you can make a man loyal to you forever, and he won't want anyone else but you.
If you don't have that ability, then you have to accept that this man has three wives and four concubines, and can have women on both sides of your body.
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