Liu Bei naturally wasn't aware of Chen Zichuan's intentions and continued to smile as he greeted Qu Qi. Hua Xiong's letter had already reached Liu Bei's hands, so Liu Xuande, who came from a common background, understood all the more the significance of food to the common people.
He extended his hand to help Qu Qi down from the carriage, treating him almost no different than Jia Xu or Li Youu. Surprisingly, Qu Qi's behavior was nearly identical to theirs as well; he bowed respectfully, calm and indifferent, without showing the slightest excitement. "Qu Hanmo pays respects to Lord Xuande."
Qu Qi did not possess the indifferent demeanor of someone like Jia Xu or Li Ru, who had occupied high positions, but the indifferent bearing characteristic of an aristocratic family member was fully on display in that moment.
Chen Xi frowned, not at Qu Qi but at Liu Bei's actions. Although receiving a warm welcome is a good thing, it clearly also depends on who the person is.