The Mighty General saw Tong Huaqiong as soon as he entered the banquet hall.
He couldn't very well greet her in front of so many people, so he just sneaked a glance, then another.
Tong Huaqiong was busy chatting with Mrs. Min and gossiping with Huang Jingshan, left and right.
In the emperor's mind, her image was that of a straightforward and bold country merchant woman, free from the constraints of etiquette, hence when she was happy, Tong Huaqiong wouldn't hesitate to let out a hearty laugh.
That laughter reached the ears of the Mighty General, bringing him back to the days of laughter with Tong Dajiao in their youth.
When Tong Huaqiong caught the Mighty General's gaze, she felt that looking away might make her seem guilty, so she inexplicably smiled back at him.
With that smile, the Mighty General instantly recalled his past with Tong Dajiao in the countryside, and his eyes couldn't help but redden.
Tong Huaqiong: "..."
