Qu Tutong asked, "What is it?"
Qu Tushou said, "Father, since Erlang has made a mistake, let's wait a while longer. Then let's wait for a while longer. When the sky turns dark in the evening, Father will bring Erlang to the Du family to personally apologize. "
"Let's not talk about investing in the restaurant. Let's just mention that Erlang did not handle the matter properly and wasted Erlang's good intentions. We feel very apologetic, so we will go and apologize."
"Although this matter will make Erlang feel somewhat uncomfortable, it will appease the Du family's anger."
Qu Tu Shou said, "Although doing this might damage the reputation of our Qu Tu Clan, it is actually worth it in the long run for our Qu Tu Clan."
Qu Tutong said seriously, "Dalang, you should know that this old man will go and apologize in person to ease the relationship. However, our Qu Tu family will not be able to lift our heads in front of the Du family. I don't mind. After all, I am old and thick-skinned. You juniors still have a long life ahead of you. "
Qu Tushou's appearance was very ordinary, but a shrewd light flitted across his unremarkable eyes. He said, "Father, compared to face, this son cares more about practical benefits. We have rejected Du Qi, so it is impossible for us to join again. However, there is no harm in maintaining a good relationship with the Du family, and the future of the Qu Tu family will be easier. "
The surname Qu Tu came from the ancient Xianbei family. The blood of the Xianbei family flowed in the veins of the Qu Tu family. Therefore, the Qu Tu family was not a family that cared about face, but was extremely pragmatic and valued practical benefits above all.
Qu Tutong listened to his eldest son's words, and a brilliant smile appeared on his wrinkled face. Although Qu Tushou had never been an official, he had always followed him in the army and gained experience.
Qu Tutong was very satisfied with Qu Tushou's words.
Qu Tutong ordered, "Dalang, go and appease Erlang. Then we will immediately set out for the Du family and settle the matter tonight. Father will set out for battle tomorrow. "
"Yes!"
Qu Tushou turned and left.
Less than half an hour later, a carriage left the main gate of the Qu Tu family and headed for the Du family in Yongxing district.
In the carriage.
Qu Tuquan's expression was one of self-blame and helplessness.
He didn't think that a simple matter of rejecting Du Qi would end up in such a situation, where he had to personally apologize to him. However, the problem was that after Qu Tuquan heard Qu Tushou's words, he realized that he had done something wrong.
Qu Tuquan blamed himself for doing something bad.
He had no choice but to apologize.
After all, he was from a prestigious family, and Qu Tutong was also a veteran general of the Tang dynasty. But now, as Qu Tutong's son, he had to go with his father to apologize to Du Qi, a twelve or thirteen year old child.
The wheels of the carriage turned and the carriage moved forward quickly.
By the time the carriage arrived at the gates of the Du Residence, the sky had already turned completely dark. A cool breeze blew over, and although it was not bone-chilling, it was still slightly chilly.
Qu Tutong, Qu Tushou and Qu Tuquan got off the carriage together.
This time, both Qu Tutong and his son came.
Qu Tushou went up to the door and knocked on the knocker. After a while, the door opened. The gatekeeper opened the door and looked at the visitors. "Who are you looking for?"
Qu Tushou said seriously, "Please inform Adjunct Du that Qu Tutong is here to visit."
Du Ruhui was an adjunct in King Qin's residence, so Qu Tushou addressed him as Adjunct Du. In fact, this was the most common punishment in the Tang dynasty.
"Wait a moment!"
The gatekeeper knew that Qu Tutong was a veteran general of the imperial court.
The gatekeeper went to inform the gatekeeper. After a while, Du Ruhui came with a sleepy Du Qi. Du Qi went to bed very early at night. It was already late, so he went to bed after washing up.
But suddenly, Du Ruhui asked him to come with him to meet Qu Tutong. Du Ruhui knew very well that Qu Tutong must have come because of Du Qi. That was why he asked Du Qi to come.
With a smile on his face, Du Ruhui said, "General Qu Tutong, please!"
"Please!"
Qu Tutong cupped his fists in return.
The group entered the hall and the host and guests took their seats.
After an attendant served tea, Du Ruhui went straight to the point. "Old General Qu Tutong came to visit in the middle of the night, especially with the two young masters. May I know the reason for your visit?"
Qu Tutong's expression was solemn. "Adjunct Du, I am ashamed to say this. Today, my son Qu Tuquan came to the residence to find Erlang to discuss the matter of the restaurant's shares under my arrangement. "
"Erlang favored the Qu Tutong Family and gave them ten percent of the shares. But that evil spawn Qu Tuquan thought himself infallible and rejected Erlang's good intentions."
"This matter was our Qu Tutong Family's opportunity, but that evil spawn Qu Tuquan rejected it. This old man has no face to talk about the shares again. I only asked that evil spawn Qu Tuquan to apologize to Erlang. "
"This old man already gave him twenty ferrets at home. Now, I'll have him apologize to Erlang. "
As he spoke, Qu Tutong berated, "Vile spawn, why haven't you apologized to Du Erlang yet?"
"No, no!"
Du Ruhui hastily interjected. He more or less understood the situation and said, "Old General Qu Tutong, there's no need to be so serious about a matter between children. Besides, the matter of the business place is consensual. Qu Erlang doesn't think it's appropriate and doesn't want to participate. It's not like he has to. There's no need for this matter. "
Qu Tutong said, "Adjunct Du, who doesn't know that Erlang can turn stone into gold and make a lot of money? Erlang is willing to give the Qu Tutong Family a chance to make money. But that evil spawn Qu Tuquan thinks he's infallible. For him to act like this, he was simply refusing the face that was given to him. He was asking for a beating, so he had to be punished. Apologize, you must apologize! "
"No, this is inappropriate!"
Du Ruhui hastily interjected.
However, Du Qi sat to the side and didn't say a word from beginning to end. Du Qi didn't take Qu Tuquan's matter to heart at all. Because not joining the restaurant was a loss for the Qu Tutong Family.
Du Ruhui continued, "General Qu Tutong, as I said just now, this is a matter between children. Besides, it's just a restaurant matter. It's not worth making such a big fuss. A small matter, not worth mentioning. "
Qu Tutong stroked his beard and smiled. "Since Adjunct Du has said so, this old man has nothing to say. The Qu Tutong Family has let the Du Family down this time. I, Qu Tutong, owe Adjunct Du a favor. "
Du Ruhui understood that Qu Tutong had truly come to apologize.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that he owed him a favor.
It was just a restaurant matter. It was a bit too much to raise it to the level of an apology. Du Ruhui glanced at Du Qi. He didn't think about himself. Instead, he felt that it was because of Du Qi. After all, because of Du Qi, the current Du Family had already connected the Fang Family and the Cheng Family together. It was already quite remarkable.
Du Ruhui chuckled. "General Qu Tutong is too polite. In fact, there's no need for this."
Qu Tutong said, "What should be done naturally has to be done. Erlang, apologize! "
Qu Tuquan was unwilling, but he could only stand up honestly and bow. "Erlang, I have failed to live up to your good intentions. Please forgive me, Erlang."
Du Qi shook his head. "Second Brother Qu Tutong, there's no need to be like this. This is a small matter."
After hearing Du Qi's answer, Qu Tutong said, "It's getting late. This old man won't disturb Adjunct Du's rest. After all, I still have to follow His Highness to set off tomorrow. "
Du Ruhui said, "I'll see Old General Qu Tutong off!"
With that, he stood up and personally saw off Qu Tutong's family with Du Qi. After seeing off Qu Tutong and his sons, Du Ruhui brought Du Qi back to the study and sat down.
Du Ruhui's eyes turned as he examined Du Qi. "Erlang, because of a restaurant incident, that old fox Qu Tutong personally brought Qu Tuquan to apologize. Kid, you're not simple! "
Du Qi said, "Father, perhaps your son is a part of the reason, but the most important reason is Father himself."
Du Ruhui said, "What do you mean?"
Du Qi said seriously, "Qu Tutong is on the Duke of Qin's side. In other words, if the Duke of Qin is defeated, both Qu Tutong and Father will suffer. They will definitely be implicated."
"But the problem is that if the Duke of Qin becomes the crown prince, he will inherit the throne in the future. Given Father's position in the Duke of Qin's heart, Father's position will definitely surpass Qu Tutong's in the future. "
Du Qi said, "An old fox like Qu Tutong who has lived for decades can see the influence of Father's son. But perhaps Father's influence is even greater. "
Du Ruhui's expression changed again and again when he heard this. He suddenly laughed. "I didn't expect that I would be so oblivious to the situation. I can't quite see through it all. My son is smart, not bad! "
Du Qi said, "Father, you praise me too much."
After a pause, Du Qi said, "Father, there won't be any danger on this expedition with the Duke of Qin. But I still have to remind you to take care of yourself on the battlefield. "
Du Ruhui said, "Father understands!"
The father and son exchanged a few more words. Du Qi stood up, bowed, and left the study. He had been a bit drowsy before, but now he was wide awake.
Du Ruhui gazed at Du Qi's departing figure with a smile on his lips. His eldest son, Du Gou, was mediocre in ability and didn't have many outstanding aspects. He was a master of preservation, but Du Qi was different. Du Ruhui saw an opportunity for the Du family to flourish.
Du Qi would make the Du family shine.
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