After Qiao San retreated, there was silence in the study.
After a long time, Qiao Zhongguo slowly murmured: "It's so dangerous..."
Qiao Tianjing was convinced and nodded solemnly.
Yes, it's really dangerous.
From the moment he learned about the tragic ending of the Qiao family, he deeply realized that their enemy was the second prince who was favored by the world.
He has a peerless appearance and a great scheming mind.
The Holy One loves him favorably, women will be addicted to him without any regrets, and he has incredible opportunities. Even talents like Tan Hanchi have been used by him.
The Qiao family has come to this day thanks to their little sister's ability to predict the future. Even so, the second prince's methods are still endless, making it difficult for people to guard against.
If Meng Guxue, who had also foreseen the future, returned to the second prince, Qiao Tianjing could not imagine how difficult it would be for the Qiao family, and how powerful the second prince would be.
"She... shouldn't be so stupid, right?" Qiao Diyi said after hesitating for a while.
Even if he is as straight-hearted as he knows, with the cold-blooded and ruthless nature of the second prince, if Meng Guxue dares to tell everything, she will be imprisoned forever until the last bit of her value is squeezed out!
When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he shook his head unoptimistically.
"She doesn't know how to do it now, and there's no guarantee she won't do it in the future. Meng Guxue is not very smart, and she doesn't seem to be very scheming. She can't play with the second prince."
When Qiao Diyi heard this, he frowned tightly, and then he seemed to have made up his mind and said coldly:
"Then..."
He raised his hand and wiped his neck.
In order to protect the Qiao family, Qiao Diyi didn't mind getting blood on his hands, not to mention that Meng Guxue was the enemy who wanted to harm the Qiao family!
If there is any divine punishment for this, it will be borne by him alone, Qiao Diyi!
Qiao Tianjing's face was full of thoughtfulness, and he was still thinking about it.
At this time, Qiao Zhongguo suddenly stood up.
His face was more serious than ever before and he said in a deep voice: "Boss and Second Brother, I will teach you a lesson now."
"Sometimes, you don't have to kill with your own knife."
When Qiao Diyi heard this, he looked at his father in confusion, but a glimmer of light flashed in Qiao Tianjing's eyes!
Qiao Zhongguo walked to the flickering candlelight and said slowly:
"Meng Guxue may become a sharp weapon in the hands of the second prince. In the same way, she can also become... a sharp knife that stabs the second prince!"
"Similarly, the second prince wants to take advantage of Meng Guxue, but when the situation becomes impossible, he will... destroy Meng Guxue without hesitation!"
At this point, Qiao Zhongguo turned around.
His eyes are bright, his eyebrows are stretched, and his grin is full of cunning, just like when he was playing tricks on the battlefield, he was so high-spirited!
"Boss and Second Brother, tell me what a wonderful drama it will be when the male protagonist and the female protagonist fight to kill each other..."
Qiao Diyi shuddered suddenly.
Dad...Dad is so scary!
Qiao Tianjing slowly raised the corners of his mouth.
Dad, that’s wonderful——
Qiao Zhongguo chuckled, "Okay, come closer, I already have a plan in mind!"
"Then it will be like this...and then like this..."
Qiao Tianjing would interject from time to time, "Dad, wait a minute, we can still do this and this here..."
Qiao Diyi listened eagerly, and finally became the atmosphere group. From time to time:
"Ah? Can it still be like this?"
"Ah? Is this okay?"
"ah???"
...
When the father and son came out of the study.
Qiao Zhongguo: It’s been a long time since I’ve played my tricks. It’s so enjoyable!
Qiao Tianjing: I really learned a lesson today and feel refreshed!
Qiao Diyi: Huh? So, he turns out to be the only stupid person in the family!
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After the morning court on the second day, Qiao Zhongguo was named by Emperor Yong to stay.
The atmosphere in the Imperial Study Room was a bit gloomy.
Qiao Zhongguo was waiting respectfully. Opposite him stood the prince with a calm expression, and next to him stood an expressionless Tan Hanchi.
Emperor Yong sat behind the case with a heavy eyebrow.
"Qiao Aiqing, there is news from the Northern Kingdom mission that they will arrive in Kyoto on February 15th."
Qiao Zhongguo was suddenly surprised when he heard this. It turned out that the Northern Kingdom's envoy was about to arrive.
"Qiao Aiqing will greet you at the city gate that day."
This was intended to give the Northern Kingdom mission some power.
After all, Qiao Zhongguo was the one who reached outside the capital of the Northern Kingdom in one fell swoop!
Qiao Zhongguo's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this, and he accepted the order calmly on his face.
Emperor Yong seemed to be in a bad mood and asked them to retreat after giving instructions.
After leaving the imperial study, the prince walked in front, followed by Qiao Zhongguo and Tan Hanchi.
The prince took the initiative to start the conversation, "Mr. Qiao, how is Xiaosi's behavior recently?"
Qiao Zhongguo immediately replied: "Your Highness, the Fourth Highness is working hard as always. If he can persist for a long time, he will definitely achieve great results in martial arts in the future."
The prince nodded happily after hearing this, and chatted again: "How is Jiaojiao doing lately?"
Hearing the prince ask about Jiaojiao, Qiao Zhongguo had a smile on his face, "Children are just the same every day. Jiaojiao has a more lively temperament and just likes to join in the fun."
"No, I don't know if my second brother mentioned the Eastern Suburbs Poetry Club in front of her, and she kept talking about it all day long, clamoring to join it!"
The prince's expression moved slightly when he heard this, and he took a deep look at Qiao Zhongguo.
Qiao Zhongguo was magnanimous, still smiling and letting the prince look at him.
The prince's mind was spinning, and he suddenly said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I attended the Eastern Suburbs Poetry Festival last year with Jiaojiao in my arms."
"This year, Nanli Kingdom and Northern Kingdom have sent envoys one after another. If nothing unexpected happens, I will take them to see them."
When Qiao Zhongguo heard the answer he wanted, he looked back at the prince deeply, then nodded with a smile.
"We in the Great Yong Dynasty are full of talented people, and we should let them see them."
Tan Hanchi: "..."
Playing tricks early in the morning, right...
The prince went to the East Palace halfway, and Qiao Zhongguo and Tan Hanchi continued to leave the palace together.
The two of them looked distant, and even though they were talking, to others, it was just ordinary greetings between colleagues.
"Lord Qiao, the purpose of the Northern Kingdom's mission is unclear, so you should be careful."
Tan Hanchi spoke calmly and meant something.
Qiao Zhongguo nodded politely, "People from the North regard me as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh."
"It's just a small envoy, but it can't make any big waves. Just be afraid..."
When Qiao Zhongguo said this, he suddenly paused and then laughed.
"It's nothing. If the soldiers come to block it, the water will come and the earth will cover it."
Tan Hanchi knew what Qiao Zhongguo had left unfinished.
Mr. Qiao didn't take his former subordinate Beiguo seriously at all. What he was worried about... was the suspicious emperor sitting here.
Thinking of this, Tan Hanchi also smiled politely.
"Yes, when the troops come... they will be stopped by their own generals. Don't worry, Mr. Qiao."
The profound meaning——
Mr. Qiao, I am very happy to be the general who blocks the troops and covers the water for you.
The corner of Qiao Zhongguo's mouth raised slightly, but he immediately suppressed it again.
Boy Tan, I know you are reliable!
