The days of eating and drinking as a little baby passed quickly.
Under the careful care of the whole family, Qiao Jiaojiao slowly learned to raise her head and turn over. When she was four months old, she was trying to sit up with her buttocks raised all day long.
Time came to the twelfth lunar month, and Qiao Jiaojiao ushered in her first Spring Festival in this world.
Qiao Zhongguo really doted on Qiao Jiao to the point where he could not let go of her when she was sleeping. Even Mrs. Qiao hated him for becoming his daughter's slave.
As soon as these words came out, Qiao Zhongguo felt proud.
He used to learn exquisite wood carving with his subordinates in the military camp in his spare time. Now he carves every month, vividly recording Qiao Jiaojiao's growth and changes.
Qiao Diyi came over and said, "Dad, carve one for me too, the kind that looks heroic!"
Qiao Zhongguo raised his foot and kicked him, "Get out of here! You didn't hit me enough, did you?"
After hearing this, Qiao Diyi trembled all over and shouted dissatisfied: "Dad, why do you always hit me!"
Qiao Zhongguo snorted coldly, "You are the only one in the whole family who has a strong skin. Who will hit you if I don't hit you?"
Who told you that if you don't learn well, you dare to follow others to that place of fireworks!
Although this hasn't happened yet, it doesn't stop me from beating you up in advance!
Mrs. Qiao came over holding Qiao Jiaojiao, who was wrapped up into a small ball. Seeing the father and son fighting again, she couldn't help but shake her head.
Qiao Jiaojiao giggled when she saw this.
[Hey, second brother, don’t you know? There is an old saying that goes, the oldest child is pampered, the third child is spoiled, and the second child is the unlucky one to be offended by! 】
Qiao Diyi: "......"
Insightful!
"I want to hug my little sister! It's my little sister who knows how to care about me the most!"
As soon as Qiao Diyi stretched out his hand, Qiao Jiaojiao was already hugged by Qiao Zhongguo.
It was snowing heavily in the twelfth lunar month in the capital. Qiao Jiaojiao was wearing a thick coat and a white fox fur cloak. The little doll was made of pink and jade, as if it were made of jade.
Qiao Zhongguo handed the wooden sculpture to Qiao Jiaojiao as if he were presenting a treasure, which made Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes light up.
【Wow wow wow! so beautiful! So much like me! My dad is so ingenious and ingenious! 】
Hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo was very pleased and smiled like a flower. He secretly made up his mind to carve hundreds more for Jiaojiao!
It was getting late. Sitting in the house with a burned floor cage, the family took off their heavy coats and chatted together, enjoying themselves.
Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the sumptuous dinner on the table and couldn't hold back her saliva.
[Woo woo woo, roast chicken, steamed duck, roast suckling pig, wait for me, I will grow up soon! 】
Several people couldn't help but laugh when they heard Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts, but they were also afraid that each other would find something strange.
So Qiao Zhongguo pretended to pour wine, Mrs. Qiao lowered her head and pretended to tidy Qiao Jiaojiao's hair, Qiao Tianjing pretended to cover her mouth and cough, and Qiao Diyi leaned over and pretended to look for something under the table.
Qiao Jiaojiao looked at everyone and suddenly became busy:?
Crackling——
Amidst the burst of festive firecrackers, the family with eight hundred minds finally laughed heartily.
Qiao Jiaojiao was not afraid of the sound of firecrackers at all. She jumped excitedly in Mrs. Qiao's arms and screamed.
At this moment, even her eyes were a little wet.
This is a warmth and reunion that I have never experienced in my previous life without a father or mother. It is so comforting.
There is a rule of keeping the year old on New Year's Eve. Qiao Jiaojiao was still young and soon couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep in Mrs. Qiao's arms.
At midnight, the sound of banging was heard, and the Qiao family members unanimously made the same wish at this moment:
May their Jiaojiao life be smooth, safe and happy.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Qiao Zhongguo and his family went to the Yanguo Duke's Mansion to pay New Year's greetings.
This was Qiao Jiaojiao's first visit to Duke Yan's mansion. Duke Yan had been waiting at the door early after receiving the news.
The moment he saw Qiao Jiaojiao, Duke Yan's eyebrows curved and he immediately hugged her over.
"Jiaojiao, it's cold outside. Come inside with grandpa quickly."
Duke Yan said and turned around and left, leaving the rest of the Qiao family where they were.
Qiao family:?
"Sister, brother-in-law, come in quickly!"
Qiao Jiaojiao's sharp eyes saw her uncle who was still a playboy even in middle age.
If this person wants to be romantic, he must have capital, otherwise he will be called a gangster.
Mrs. Qiao was once the most beautiful woman in the capital. As Mrs. Qiao's biological brother, Prince Zuo was naturally very good-looking.
It’s just that I have neglected self-management over the years, and that big belly is really noticeable.
Mrs. Qiao asked politely: "Where is my sister-in-law?"
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in the look of Prince Zuo Heying, "I went back to her parents' house early in the morning. I had planned to go there tomorrow, but suddenly changed my mind. I really don't know what she was thinking."
Mrs. Qiao understood, she just handed the message that she was coming, and then her sister-in-law left. It seemed that she was still angry with her.
That's fine.
Mrs. Qiao smiled lightly. She was here to see her father.
Zuo Heying chatted with the three fathers and sons of the Qiao family in the hall, while Mrs. Qiao chased Duke Yan into the back hall.
She looked up and saw another big red envelope in Qiao Jiaojiao's arms.
"Dad, Jiaojiao doesn't need anything. You don't have to be so generous every time." Mrs. Qiao said angrily.
Duke Yan's eyes widened, "This is my grandfather's wish. How can you, a daughter, comment on it?"
He turned his head to look at Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms, even his voice was suppressed.
"My dear, Jiaojiao, don't listen to your mother, keep it! It will be our Jiaojiao's dowry from now on!"
Qiao Jiaojiao held the red seal in her hand and looked excited.
[Thank you to my handsome, charming and generous grandfather! Woohoo, this red seal is really thick! 】
Mrs. Qiao helplessly held her forehead. Neither she nor her husband cared much about external things, but Jiaojiao was a little obsessed with money.
Qiao Jiaojiao played in the house for a while, and after a bumpy ride on the road, she fell asleep again.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao asked Aunt Liu to take Qiao Jiaojiao to the greenhouse next door to sleep for a while.
Seeing that there was no one around, Duke Yan suddenly spoke: "Jing'er, that matter is indeed a bit strange."
Mrs. Qiao was about to take the initiative to ask, but her heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
The last time she mentioned her sister-in-law's childhood sweetheart, her father said she would go back and check, but there was no news for three months, so she had a premonition that the matter was not simple.
Duke Yan looked solemn and said in a deep voice:
"That man's name is Li Xusheng. He is actually a relative of your sister-in-law's family. The family was desperate and came to the capital to seek refuge."
"It is said that he grew up with your sister-in-law and they have a very close relationship. Li Xusheng is also promising. He has great kung fu and his family intends to recommend him to the military camp for training."
"It seems that the two families have the intention to get closer."
"The bad thing is that your eldest brother fell in love with your sister-in-law. After our two families agreed to get married, Li Xusheng's family disappeared."
When Mrs. Qiao heard this, her heart sank.
She knew that her sister-in-law was very happy when she first married into the Duke's palace. From this point of view, she was also satisfied with the marriage.
Could it be that the sister-in-law's family drove away the Li family in order to successfully marry them into the Duke's mansion?
Thinking in a darker direction, could it be that someone was killed?
