Chapter 81 Beiqiao Nanxiao

[Put the Thought Turning Talisman between the eyebrows, and you can imprint the things you are thinking about in your spiritual thoughts on it. Those who cannot speak can express their thoughts, because it is relatively useless, and only requires 5 merit points per piece. 】

For others who are unable to speak, they can choose to sign with their hands.

If you can read, it will be more convenient. You can write it down directly. Otherwise, you can express your thoughts in the form of drawing.

Unlike Qiao Jiaojiao, who has a lot of thoughts in her mind, she is a little baby. No one can understand her gestures, and she can't even hold a pen.

【It's useless! It's not tasteless at all! Mom, this Nian Zhuan Talisman is tailor-made for me! The most important thing is that it's cheap! 】

【Stable! When I got home, I learned how to make soap, perfume and lipstick! The only difficulty now is how to let dad know that these three methods can make a lot of money! 】

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she calmly raised her lips.

I didn't expect Jiaojiao's Merit Mall to be so magical!

As long as Jiaojiao can imprint the method, her husband and boss will naturally do it eagerly.

Meng Guxue is still waiting for Mrs. Qiao's feedback.

Mrs. Qiao smiled at Meng Guxue and said, "Miss Meng, your soap is indeed much easier to use than honey locust."

Meng Guxue's eyebrows flew up when she heard this, and she quickly turned to look at the maid Xiao Tao behind her.

Xiao Taoxin understood and took out a bulging sachet from her waist.

"Mrs. Qiao, I have quite a few here. If you don't mind, use them all."

"Of course, it would be great if you could recommend it to other ladies."

After hearing the first half of the sentence, Mrs. Meng was secretly pleased, feeling that her daughter had become a lot more sensible.

As a result, as soon as he heard the second half of the sentence, his face suddenly turned red and white.

Is this... such a philistine look the way a lady should look like?

Meng Guxue disagreed, who could have trouble with money?

Seeing Meng Guxue's enthusiasm, Mrs. Qiao nodded slightly, accepted the bag of soap, and said with a smile:

"In that case, thank you very much for Miss Meng's kindness."

Meng Guxue smiled and waved her hand. She was not worried about anyone using this to see through the soap's secret recipe.

Although soap making is not complicated, it has been improved again and again before she came up with the most suitable formula she learned in modern times.

These bumpkins who only know how to use honey locusts can't make such a good thing even if they try hard!

Mrs. Meng was really ashamed. Seeing Mrs. Qiao politely accepting the sachet, she quickly took Meng Guxue's hand and left.

Meng Guxue originally went out with Mrs. Meng this time, hoping to meet other ladies from high-ranking families. Unexpectedly, she met Mrs. Qiao's family, which was an unexpected surprise.

Now that her goal had been achieved, she obediently allowed Mrs. Meng to drag her away.

After leaving the palace door, Meng Guxue couldn't help but look back.

At this time, Mrs. Qiao had already taken Qiao Jiaojiao and walked inside. Meng Guxue thought of the scene of the Qiao family's destruction that she had seen in her dream, and her heart was not disturbed.

If a man does not serve himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth!

Mrs. Qiao, you do have a good temperament, a good background, and everything is good.

However, I couldn't bear the fact that your Qiao family's reputation and prestige were too high, and you sided with the prince again, blocking the way for me and Lang Shen!

Winner or loser, if your Qiao family is completely destroyed, you can only blame your own skills for being inferior to others!

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue slowly looked away.

It's time to get back to researching lipstick.

Although lipstick in ancient times was already very good, there is still room for improvement.

Seeing that there was no one else around, Mrs. Meng dared to lower her voice and scold Meng Guxue.

Meng Guxue kept nodding her head, saying yes, yes, but the words went in from one ear and out from the other.

This cheap girl is actually not bad. On the contrary, she is quite good.

She is just short-sighted and follows rules and regulations in everything, which is suffocating her to death!

"Okay, Mom, can I promise you not to do this next time? Go home quickly, otherwise Dad will be dragged away by those vixens at home again!"

When Mrs. Meng heard this, her brows furrowed sharply, "Look what you said!"

Meng Guxue curled her lips, "It's aunt, why don't I call them aunt?"

Mrs. Meng sighed secretly, this girl was too worried and she really couldn't control it anymore.

He spends the whole day messing around with weird things. He seems to have his own opinion, and he unexpectedly received the grace of the Holy Spirit. However, he becomes more and more unruly.

No, while there is still time for the Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet, I have to ask Xueer to learn the rules as soon as possible!

Otherwise, if you make a fool of yourself at the palace banquet, to be honest, your head will be lost!

Thinking of this, Mrs. Meng was speechless and hurriedly pulled Meng Guxue back home.

On the other side, after Mrs. Qiao burned incense with great piety, she heard from the little novice monk that Qiao Diyi had gone to the back mountain, so she took a walk to find her.

When he just entered the palace, he saw Mrs. Meng from a distance, but Qiao Diyi took the initiative to avoid her.

It was rare for Qiao Jiaojiao to see such a mountain view, and she was so excited that she screamed.

Mrs. Qiao was happy to see Qiao Jiaojiao, so she walked and stopped all the way. Aunt Liu was making fun on the side. She was talking and laughing along the way, when suddenly a few shouts came from not far away.

"Second Miss!"

"Second Miss, where are you?"

"Yue'er!"

"younger sister!"

Qiao Jiaojiao's waving little hand suddenly stopped, and she turned her head to look at the source of the sound.

I saw a group of six or seven people walking out from behind a big tree. Everyone looked around with eager expressions on their faces.

Qiao Jiaojiao immediately recognized Xiao Qianlan, who was dressed in lake green.

[It's the eldest sister of the Xiao family! Judging from their appearance, they seemed to be looking for the second young lady of the Xiao family! 】

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao immediately stepped forward to greet him.

In fact, the Qiao family and the Xiao family don't have much friendship, not because of any conflicts between the two families, but to avoid suspicion.

There is a well-known word in the Yong Dynasty called "Northern Qiao and Southern Xiao".

The Qiao family guards the northern border and defends the Northern Kingdom.

The Xiao family defended the southern border and controlled the Nanli Kingdom.

The two families were divided into the right and left arms of the Yong Dynasty.

When the Northern Kingdom invaded and burned, killed, and plundered the northern territory of the Yong Dynasty, Qiao Zhongguo was ordered to do so at the critical moment. He finally fought all the way to the capital of the Northern Kingdom and became famous.

At the same time, Nanli State took advantage of the crisis and started a small-scale rebellion in southern Xinjiang. As a result, they were all repulsed by General Xiao Xiao Hongda.

General Xiao's contribution to the Yong Dynasty was no less than that of Qiao Zhongguo, but he was never famous.

Such two families of military generals were in charge of military power in the south and north. If they were on good terms, Emperor Yong would even have trouble sleeping and eating.

Today, southern Xinjiang is still guarded by the Xiao family, but Qiao Zhongguo has long since relinquished all military power and became a civilian official.

In this way, the Qiao family didn't have too many worries, so Mrs. Qiao took the initiative to step forward.

Mrs. Qiao had seen Mrs. Xiao from a distance several times at various banquets in previous years, so she recognized her at a glance.

She knew that the second young lady of the Xiao family would eventually become her second daughter-in-law. Seeing Mrs. Xiao's anxious and worried look, she didn't even raise her heart.

"Mrs. Xiao!"

Chapter 82 Two playful people get together

When Mrs. Xiao heard the soft call, she immediately turned around and saw a beautiful woman holding a seven or eight-month-old baby in her arms, walking towards them.

"Mrs. Joe?"

Mrs. Xiao also recognized it at a glance.

Mrs. Qiao was the most beautiful woman in the capital at that time and the daughter-in-law of General Qiao. She had long been attracted to her, but due to their family backgrounds, they never had much contact with her.

"Mrs. Xiao, I heard you were calling Miss Xiao Er, but what happened? Is there anything I can do to help?"

Mrs. Qiao looked sincere and had already stood in front of Mrs. Xiao.

Qiao Jiaojiao immediately raised her eyes and looked at Mrs. Xiao.

She is taller than ordinary women, has a round face, slightly slender eyes, slightly curved eyebrows, and thin lips. She looks very gentle and charming like a beauty from the Jiangnan area.

Miss Xiao looks very much like Mrs. Xiao, but her eyebrows are more delicate.

From this point of view, General Xiao should also be a rare handsome man.

Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but feel shy and embarrassed when she heard Mrs. Qiao's question.

"Mrs. Qiao, to tell you the truth, my second daughter is very naughty. She likes to wield knives and guns. She just turned around and ran away, which makes it easy for us to find her."

Mrs. Qiao had already known about Xiao Qianyue's temperament from Qiao Jiaojiao, so she was not surprised.

No wonder he and the second child are a match made in heaven. Both of them admire martial arts.

Xiao Qianlan on the side took the initiative to stand up and meet Li, hesitated for a while and then asked warmly:

"Mrs. Qiao, Qianlan would like to ask, if you come to Huguo Temple today, will your son be with you?"

Mrs. Qiao turned to look at Xiao Qianlan, with a look of surprise in her eyes.

This is the queen's favorite daughter-in-law, the future crown princess.

Xiao Qianlan was very polite, and the question did not offend anyone. Mrs. Qiao nodded, "My second son is here with me."

Xiao Qianlan shook her head helplessly after hearing this, "That's right."

"Just now, my sister and I were admiring the flowers, and suddenly a figure flashed in the distance, looking at him with his outstanding light skills and his graceful appearance."

"My younger sister is a martial arts fanatic. When she saw such a master, she immediately chased him without caring and disappeared in the blink of an eye."

"Now that I think about it, that master should be the second son of my wife's family."

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but frown when she heard this.

[Oh ho, it turns out that the feelings between the second brother and Miss Xiao are still comparable! 】

[I hope my silly second brother will not just focus on the competition, but will really defeat Miss Xiao Er...]

Upon hearing that Miss Xiao Er was lost because of her second husband, it was Mrs. Qiao's turn to be embarrassed.

"My second son is naughty and ignorant of etiquette. He actually bumped into the second young lady. He really deserves a beating!"

"Mrs. Xiao, don't worry, let's look for it together."

Mrs. Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this.

When two playful children meet, it's really a headache.

A group of people were shouting and shouting in the forest. Grandma Liu went back and called several novice monks to search for him together. However, an hour passed and no one was found.

Seeing that the sun was already fading, Mrs. Xiao was really anxious.

"Could there be some accident?"

Mrs. Xiao looked much weaker, and there were already tears in her eyes at this time.

Xiao Qianlan, on the other hand, was much calmer. She looked around and made a decision in her mind.

"Mom, don't worry. You and the others will stay here to continue looking for your sister. My daughter will hurry home and call for help."

"My sister is very skilled in martial arts. She must be a bit playful and nothing will happen to her."

Xiao Qianlan grabbed Mrs. Xiao's hand, stood up calmly, and saluted Mrs. Qiao again.

"I've made Madam laugh. Please forgive Qianlan for being with me for a while. My mother has a weak temperament. I would also like to trouble Madam to give you a few words of comfort."

Seeing Xiao Qianlan's magnanimity, Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but nod secretly.

Only a girl like this can become the crown prince and concubine and the mother of a country in the future.

"Miss Xiao, don't worry, Mrs. Xiao will be taken care of by me."

Xiao Qianlan looked grateful after hearing this, immediately picked up her skirt and left quickly.

Qiao Jiaojiao thought about it and found that the original novel did not describe the first encounter between Qiao Diyi and Xiao Qianyue, but it did not seem to mention any danger, so she could still remain calm.

[There must be something delayed, right? I don't remember anything happening to my second brother and sister-in-law. 】

Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts had just reached this point when suddenly a clear and clear voice came from the distance.

"Mom! Sister!"

Qiao Jiaojiao turned her head and looked towards where the sound came from, and saw two figures, one tall and one short, appearing on the hillside shrouded in the last ray of sunset.

They were not too close, and each of them was holding on to the two ends of a wooden stick.

Xiao Qianyue was waving her hand in this direction, but she bent her right foot and pushed up her skirt. She looked like she was injured.

"Yue'er!"

"younger sister!"

Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Qianlan were overjoyed when they saw this and hurriedly greeted them. Mrs. Qiao's heart was at ease and she quickly followed them.

When they passed by, Qiao Diyi and Xiao Qianyue had already thrown away the wooden sticks.

Mrs. Xiao touched Xiao Qianyue's arm and was reluctant to scold her. She asked with red eyes:

"You girl, where are you injured? You scared my mother to death!"

Xiao Qianyue looked ashamed and was obviously not an unreasonable person.

"Mom, I'm sorry, I was just having fun today. I accidentally sprained my foot at the back. It was Erlang of the Qiao family who sent me back."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Xiao Qianyue calmly. Seeing that the front of her dress was wrinkled, they knew that this "gift" should be carried all the way back.

Mrs. Xiao's heart skipped a beat when she saw this, this...

Although Qiao Diyi knew that Xiao Qianyue was destined to be his wife, he couldn't bear to let her reputation be tarnished and be wronged, so he hurriedly said:

"Miss Xiao Er is worthy of being the daughter of a general. I helped her with a wooden stick along the way, but she walked back by herself."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qiao glanced at Qiao Diyi helplessly.

Silly boy, how could you hide your poor acting skills from the eyes of Mrs. Xiao and Miss Xiao?

But Mrs. Qiao was actually very happy.

Qiao Diyi knew that Xiao Qianyue would be his wife, but even so, he was still polite and courteous to Xiao Qianyue, and would even consider protecting the other girl's reputation.

Both of her sons are honest and good men, which makes Mrs. Qiao very happy.

When Xiao Qianyue heard this, she suddenly turned her head and glanced at Qiao Diyi. Seeing his stern brows and serious expression, her heart skipped a beat.

She was very excited and had just chased Qiao Diyi all the way through the woods. However, she was so impatient that she stepped on a branch. Although she landed safely on the ground, she still sprained her feet.

Qiao Diyi was attracted by her cries of pain, but he was polite, never got too close, and didn't look at her with frivolous eyes. He even offered her a kind-hearted idea to take her back.

It's a pity that the pain in her ankle was already unbearable and she couldn't move any further. Only then did Qiao Diyi walk to her, squat down and bend down...

Chapter 83 Miss, what a happy event!

Xiao Qianyue has made up her mind since she was a child. If she wants to marry, she will marry a tall, handsome and upright man like her father.

Otherwise, no matter whether a woman disguises herself as a man and joins the army, or cuts off her hair to become a sister-in-law, no one can force her to marry someone she doesn't like!

Now look at Qiao Diyi next to him. He is very handsome and tall.

He just carried her all the way, his face was not red and he was out of breath, and his body looked very strong.

It is not impossible to choose such a person as a husband.

If he goes to the battlefield in the future, he can still try to accompany him, and then we can fight the bandits together on the battlefield, how happy he is!

Thinking of this, Xiao Qianyue's eyes suddenly shone brightly, and she smiled sweetly at Qiao Diyi.

When Qiao Diyi saw Miss Xiao Er's eyebrows and eyes soaring, as if they were glowing under the setting sun, his face immediately warmed up, and he returned a silly smile.

Seeing that the two of them actually looked at each other and smiled in front of everyone without any hesitation.

Mrs. Xiao: "..."

Mrs. Qiao: "..."

Xiao Qianlan: "..."

Qiao Jiaojiao: (° ꈊ °)✧˖°Oh ho!

[Hey, the second brother and the second sister-in-law are spreading shit online! I'll take it! I catch them all! I won't refuse anyone who comes to CP! 】

"Ahem, it's getting late, it's time to go back."

Mrs. Qiao was reminded by Qiao Jiaojiao's inner voice and hurriedly spoke.

Madam Xiao woke up from a dream and pulled Xiao Qianyue to stand between her and Qiao Diyi.

"Yes, yes, it's time to go back."

The two parties were saying goodbye when suddenly a joyful shout came from the distance.

"Madam! The eldest lady! The second lady! I'm so happy!"

Everyone followed the sound and saw several servants coming in a hurry, their faces filled with joy.

That's a member of the Xiao family.

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she thought of this so-called happy event and couldn't help but grin.

Sure enough, the next moment, among the servants, a middle-aged man who looked like a butler shouted:

"Madam, someone from the palace wants to appoint the eldest daughter of our family as the crown prince's concubine!!!"

As soon as these words came out, even someone as calm and dignified as Xiao Qianlan was instantly stunned.

Qiao Jiaojiao turned to look at Xiao Qianlan, and saw her slowly raising her hand to cover her mouth, with a look of disbelief on her face, and her whole body trembling slightly.

The setting sun shone on that bright face, and the tears rolling in her eyes seemed to be dyed with brilliant colored light, looking so stunning and moving.

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, feeling happy for Xiao Qianlan from the bottom of her heart.

In the original work, this woman, who had a deep love for the prince and worked together to advance and retreat, finally got her wish and became her sweetheart's first wife.

She was gentle and strong. After the sudden death of the prince, Emperor Yong had already concluded the death of the prince. Only she put life and death aside and defended the prince's injustice again and again.

She died inexplicably at the most beautiful age, without even having time to arrange a way out for her and the prince's child.

[This time, everything is different, destiny is in our hands! 】

[Sister Xiao, such a good woman, deserves the best ending. I will definitely do my best to keep the crown prince! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao secretly made up her mind.

Mrs. Qiao had already known this news, and her eyes were filled with joy at this time, and she congratulated Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Qianlan.

"Mrs. Xiao, please take Miss Xiao's home quickly. The palace's orders cannot be delayed."

Mrs. Xiao finally came to her senses. She looked back at her eldest daughter, who was so happy that tears filled her eyelashes. Only this time did she suddenly understand what her daughter had been thinking.

She never said she was happy with the prince.

Now that I think about it, are you worried that it will be difficult for your husband? After all, Lan'er has been so sensible and heart-warming since she was little.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xiao held Xiao Qianlan in her arms with great affection and said warmly: "Lan'er, let's go home."

Xiao Qianlan was buried in her mother's warm embrace, and she dared to let her tears fall when no one saw her.

The joy in her heart was beyond words.

Fortunately in life, you get what you want.

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Mrs. Qiao took Qiao Jiaojiao back to Qiao Mansion.

At this time, the news that Xiao Qianlan became the Crown Princess had spread throughout the capital. Countless people came to congratulate her under the cover of night, almost crossing the threshold of Xiao's mansion.

The prince was sitting in Yikun Palace, having dinner with the queen and the fourth prince.

He behaved elegantly and looked the same as usual, but for some reason, he forgot to pick up the food.

"Brother, why are you just eating! Is today's food not to your liking?"

"I look at these bamboo shoot tips and they are so delicious. Brother, please try them!"

The fourth prince said, leaning forward slightly and placing a tender tip of a bamboo shoot into the prince's bowl.

When the queen saw this, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled. Her brows were filled with joy, and she looked very good.

The prince put down his bowls and chopsticks awkwardly, and raised his hand to rub the fourth prince's head.

"Thank you, Xiaosi, brother, I'm full."

When the fourth prince heard this, he looked innocently puzzled: "Didn't I just start eating? Did my brother secretly eat snacks behind my back again, so that's why I couldn't eat dinner!"

"Ah! No, no, no, I know! My brother is so happy that he has settled on Xiao's sister today, so he can't eat anything!"

"Is Xiaosi right?"

Upon hearing this, a trace of warmth suddenly appeared on the prince's face.

"Mother, the child wants to go out for a walk."

While the Queen understood this, she gave the Prince a strange look.

As a mother, this was the first time she saw shyness on the prince's face.

"Go ahead, go ahead. If you're hungry at night, ask someone to prepare some more food."

When the prince heard the words, he stood up and stepped out. The fourth prince, Xiaogui Dadi, chuckled.

"I was right! My brother was so shy that he ran away!"

The Queen couldn't help laughing when she heard this.

"Xiao Si, don't make fun of your brother. When you grow up, you will be as happy as your brother."

The fourth prince shook his head seriously.

"Mother, you are wrong. I am always very happy in my heart now, because my princess has been decided for a long time, and she is the sister of the Qiao family!"

The queen was slightly startled when she heard this, and then she curved her lips and smiled.

"You kid is very discerning. Your sister from the Qiao family will definitely be a fairy-like figure from now on, but she doesn't necessarily have to follow you."

The fourth prince took a bite of young bamboo shoots and chewed them without any objection.

Sister Qiao was originally a little fairy, I am just a child now, I will be worthy of her when I grow up!

The Queen couldn't help but think of the Qiao family at this moment.

If not for Mrs. Qiao's words, she would not have had the courage to contradict the Holy Emperor and firmly choose Miss Xiao as the crown prince's concubine.

The Qiao family... are rare loyal ministers.

On the other side, the Qiao family, who were being talked about by the Queen and the Fourth Prince, were also having dinner.

Qiao Jiaojiao had eaten a bowl of paste and was leaning comfortably on the soft couch next to her.

However, she was not relaxed at all.

Because she was racking her brains at the moment, how could she quietly copy down the formulas for soap, lipstick and perfume and let her father and eldest brother tinker with them!

Chapter 84 A family drama queen

In fact, everyone in the Qiao family was eating their meals absentmindedly, because most of their thoughts were spent listening to Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts.

[After this recipe is printed, how can I let my parents see it naturally? 】

[After parents see it, how should they pay attention to it? 】

[Now that I have taken it seriously, how can I get my parents to try it according to the recipe? 】

[I really don't want to act too weird. My parents and brother are the most important in my heart. I don't want to scare them, and I don't want my parents to be afraid of me. 】

The Qiao family members cocked their ears, and their eyes were already flying around the dinner table.

Qiao Zhongguo: My dear girl, even if you try it out, I promise you won't be surprised at all. I promise you will pay attention to it right away!

Mrs. Qiao: My Jiaojiao works so hard.

Qiao Tianjing: No, I have to help my sister and give her a step down.

Qiao Diyi: Can't we confess to our little sister that we can hear her voice?

Qiao Zhongguo, Mrs. Qiao, and Qiao Tianjing stared at the same time: No!

In this way, it is Jiaojiao's (little sister)'s turn to be scared. If Jiaojiao (little sister) dares not think about this or that in the future, it will be so frustrating and restrictive!

Qiao Diyi: OK, OK! I knew I was wrong! I'm talking about a bad idea!

Qiao Tianjing raised his eyebrows: I'll do it!

He suddenly stood up and walked out the door.

Qiao Jiaojiao raised her head in confusion.

[Hey, brother, did you finish eating so quickly today? 】

Qiao Zhongguo and the others also looked puzzled, wondering what idea Qiao Tianjing had in mind.

After a while, Qiao Tianjing came back with a stack of books and placed them next to Qiao Jiaojiao.

"Second brother, I recently picked out some books for you in the study. You should study hard and read them carefully."

When Qiao Diyi heard this, he immediately wrinkled his face. He didn't like to read any other books except military books!

The characters inside are like little people, and they always get into fights when they look at them!

Qiao Tianjing sat back to eat. He thought that with his intelligence, his little sister must already know how to do it.

At this time, the whole family was obediently immersed in eating, and no one looked at Qiao Jiaojiao, leaving her enough time to turn the talisman with her thoughts.

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the pile of books beside her, and her eyes lit up.

[Big brother is a great assist! I can copy down the recipe now and stuff it into the book, and then for fun, I can pretend to shake off the talisman by accident...]

[Hehehe, absolutely awesome! 】

Thinking of this, Qiao Jiaojiao raised her eyes and looked at the Qiao family. Everyone was so absorbed in eating that they didn't notice her.

[Great, the timing is right! 】

Thinking of this, Qiao Jiaojiao called out the Merit Mall and clicked her finger on the Nian Zhuan Talisman.

She turned slightly, deliberately facing inside, and silently recited in her heart: [Duit! 】

A square yellow talisman paper appeared out of thin air in her hand, which looked to be the size of an adult's hand.

Qiao Jiaojiao redeemed three cards in a row, so that she could distinguish them more easily.

She turned around and glanced quietly, but no one noticed her.

So she immediately put the talisman between her eyebrows and thought about how to make soap.

When Qiao Jiaojiao took off the Nian Zhuan Talisman with a look of anticipation, there were several lines of small words on it, and the handwriting was neat and clear, making it clear at a glance.

【Very good! Done! 】

The Qiao family members secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Qiao Jiaojiao's cheers.

Qiao Zhongguo raised his eyes and saw Qiao Jiaojiao sitting with her back to the outside, a little ball nestled there, like a thief, so cute.

Qiao Jiaojiao transferred the formulas for perfume and lipstick again, stuffed the three talisman papers into the first book beside her, and patted them gently.

【Perfect! 】

[When my parents come to hug me later, I will open the book and expose the talisman paper without leaving any trace! 】

Mrs. Qiao's eyebrows arched upon hearing this, and she put down her chopsticks at the right time.

"I'm done eating."

Qiao Jiaojiao looked expectant.

【I'm coming! Mom, come and hug me! 】

Mrs. Qiao came to Qiao Jiaojiao as she wished. Qiao Jiaojiao immediately went to get the book deliberately. Mrs. Qiao saw it and pretended to remind:

"Jiaojiao, this is my brother's book, don't touch it."

Qiao Jiaojiao screamed with teeth, her hands moved extremely fast, she grabbed the book cover and shook it off, and the three talismans fell naturally.

Mrs. Qiao "looked surprised" and asked, "What is this?"

Qiao Zhongguo "happened" to finish his meal. Hearing this, he came over and picked up the talisman, "Huh? There are still words on it?"

Qiao Tianjing coughed lightly, "Dad, let me take a look."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately opened her big black eyes and looked at Qiao Tianjing expectantly.

[Ah ah ah, big brother is well-informed, I can definitely see it! 】

Qiao Tianjing glanced at the ten lines, and then said with a "shocked face": "Dad, Mom, what is written above is the formula for making soap, lipstick, and perfume."

When he saw the last line of words, Qiao Tianjing's eyebrows jumped and he almost laughed out loud.

Because Qiao Jiaojiao was worried that the Qiao family would not pay attention to it, she added a sentence at the end of each recipe:

The important formula for getting rich and reaching the peak of life, you will definitely make money! ! !

Add three exclamation points after it.

Qiao Tianjing lowered the corner of his mouth and said with a serious face: "Mom and Dad, this recipe looks good, why don't my son try it with someone reliable?"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she was so excited that she yelled, and in desperation she even said, "Brother!"

Qiao Tianjing's face was full of surprise, and he suddenly turned his head to look at Qiao Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao can call me brother!"

Qiao Jiaojiao: "..."

[Sorry, I got too excited, haha, but brother, you are so smart! 】

"Brother, brother!"

"Hey!"

Qiao Tianjing happily hugged Qiao Jiaojiao.

It's not easy for a family to perform this drama!

As for why Qiao Diyi didn't come over, it was because his acting skills were so poor that he was warned by Qiao Zhongguo and the others with their eyes just now at the dinner table.

Seeing this, Qiao Diyi felt envious and jealous.

hateful! Jiaojiao's first "brother" was given to her eldest brother!

Qiao Jiaojiao solved a problem on her mind and fell asleep after feeling happy.

In the afternoon, in order to find Qiao Diyi and Miss Xiao Er, she leaned in Mrs. Qiao's arms without closing her eyes. Now she was gently shaken by Qiao Tianjing twice, and she fell asleep quickly.

Upon seeing this, the Qiao family looked at each other and breathed a long sigh of relief.

But Jiaojiao gave away the formula without any psychological burden.

"Boss, you should find a reliable person and try carefully. You must cut off the financial path of Meng Guxue and the second prince!"

Qiao Zhongguo looked solemn at this time and said in a deep voice.

Qiao Tianjing nodded seriously and suddenly mentioned another thing.

"Dad, do you still remember the Gu family in Qingzhou? Last time, Jiaojiao mentioned that the Gu family in Qingzhou must be in decline, so I sent people to hurry up and take advantage of the Gu family's low price and urgent sale, and took advantage of the Gu family's sale at a low price and took advantage of the Gu family's sale."

"If these formula tests are successful, I also want to use these methods to expand my business!"

Chapter 85 Let's do it!

Qiao Zhongguo was a little surprised when he heard this. After all, he was a martial artist at heart. He also heard Qiao Jiaojiao's words at that time, but he didn't take any action.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Tianjing actually heard it and took it to heart.

"Although those odds were sold at a low price, they cost a lot of money. My mother generously opened the warehouse to support the children. If I really make money in the future, my mother will take the lion's share!"

Qiao Tianjing's face was full of smiles.

Mrs. Qiao shook Qiao Jiaojiao gently, with a hint of constriction on her face.

"Boss, I'd better think about it and save some more money to send to my eldest daughter-in-law."

Qiao Tianjing's face turned red at this ridicule.

Qiao Zhongguo thought for a while and couldn't help but said seriously: "Boss, you have to be careful about this. Once the business starts, if you are discovered, I'm afraid it will arouse fear."

Qiao Zhongguo vaguely raised his finger and pointed to the sky.

Qiao Tianjing quickly put back the smile on his face and said, "Dad, don't worry, I have been thinking about this for a long time before I decided to get involved. I will make sure there is no leakage."

"And, just as Jiaojiao expected, the second prince also took action."

Qiao Zhongguo looked solemn when he heard this, "The second prince is indeed very scheming and resourceful. I guess he had big plans from the beginning, so he is so comprehensive."

Qiao Tianjing nodded in approval, but in an instant he smiled again.

"But he never imagined that there is still a person in this world who can predict the future."

"The second prince and his son chose the same three markets. Maybe they didn't expect that there would be someone who could seize the opportunity as keenly as he did, so the price offered by the second prince was very low."

"My son immediately took the lead and took the offer at a higher price when the second prince was still preparing to negotiate."

"Although I spent some more money because of this, I caught the Second Prince off guard. Moreover, these three handicaps are very good. If we can do it in the future, it will definitely be very impressive."

Qiao Tianjing spoke eloquently and had a plan in mind.

Qiao Zhongguo and his wife were very relieved about their eldest son. They only gave him a few careful instructions and then let him go!

Whatever the Qiao family wants to do, they always try their best to do it. Since it is about changing fate against the will of nature, of course, the more capital and trump cards the better!

That night, Qiao Jiaojiao was taken away to sleep by Nanny Liu.

Mrs. Qiao pulled Qiao Zhongguo and first talked about today's incident at Huguo Temple.

"Miss Xiao Er looks very cheerful. I think my second brother likes her very much."

Qiao Zhongguo grinned happily and said, "The second boy is now enlightened. Otherwise, let's send him to be a student of General Xiao!"

Mrs. Qiao was a little surprised when she heard this, "Our Qiao family and the Xiao family have no friendship. Wouldn't it be rude to rush to become a disciple?"

Qiao Zhongguo hugged Mrs. Qiao and smiled heartily.

"How is it possible that we don't have any friendship? Lao Dana is my brother who I have worshiped for a long time!"

"really?"

Mrs. Qiao looked shocked. She had never heard Qiao Zhongguo mention this matter before!

Qiao Zhongguo smiled and nodded, "Back then, Lao Da and I were training together in the military camp. We competed with each other all day long and refused to accept the other. In fact, we cherish each other and have a good relationship!"

"Later, when the war started, we were divided into two armies, one in the south and one in the north. When we were about to part, we burned incense, kowtowed, and worshiped our brothers in the presence of heaven and earth."

"Later, the two of us sat higher up, so we tacitly broke off contact, and when we met in the court, we pretended not to know each other."

"Now that I have handed over the military power to my husband, I have long since left the army. If I interact with Lao Da again, I believe that the Holy Emperor will not be too afraid."

"Furthermore, the current Northern Guards are not very effective. If Diyi can be cultivated, the Holy One would be happy to see it succeed."

Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but look slightly gloomy when she heard Qiao Zhongguo's plan to send Qiao Diyi to the north.

"Husband, I really don't want anyone in my family to go to war again."

When Qiao Zhongguo was away at war, she was always on tenterhooks at home. Thinking about it now is still scary.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo gently held Mrs. Qiao's shoulders and said in a warm voice:

"Madam, the second brother has this talent. Don't look at him as a straight-minded person. When he talks about the art of war, he talks eloquently."

"He is the material. The intrigues in the court are not suitable for him. If he is allowed to roam in the Northern Army, perhaps it will be Diyi's kid who will conquer the Northern Kingdom and complete his unfinished business."

At that time, Qiao Zhongguo had already attacked the capital city of the Northern Kingdom, but Emperor Yong ordered his troops to retreat, and issued six orders in a row to restrain the cavalry of Qiao's army.

This is Qiao Zhongguo's lifelong regret.

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she said nothing and just hugged Qiao Zhongguo's waist.

No one in this world understands her husband's ambition and loyalty better than her. He is a truly upright man and a great hero with the world in mind!

The regret in his heart was so deep, but he never expressed it to his mouth.

The two sat quietly for a while, and Mrs. Qiao brought up the relief hall again, including Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts.

"Husband, I think Jiaojiao's idea is excellent. Those children look very pitiful. If they can change their lives by their own abilities, that would be great."

Qiao Zhongguo thought carefully and then nodded carefully.

"Let me find someone to take care of it. There is a private school in the south of the city. If the children want to study, we will send them to school."

"For children who cannot learn, let them learn a craft. Whether it is blacksmithing, embroidery, or carpentry and masonry, there is always a way out."

"If there are good young people who can practice martial arts, it is especially good to train them from an early age. Their food and clothing will not be short-changed."

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she felt extremely relieved.

As long as it is something Qiao Zhongguo personally agrees to, he will definitely take it seriously. In this way, those children can be considered safe.

"I hope all three of Jiaojiao's recipes will work, and let the child from Tianjing come back with a lot of money, otherwise there will be so many children in the relief hall and so many people in the house that the treasury will really be overwhelmed. "

Mrs. Qiao's eyebrows were crooked. She had never cared about these external things before, but now that she has a lot to do, she realizes that money is never too much.

"Then there's Da Lang's wedding. It's about to enter April. There are a lot of things that need to be purchased in advance. I think that although it shouldn't be too grand, I must not wrong the Han family girl."

Qiao Zhongguo just listened to Mrs. Qiao's ramble, and his heart felt warm and full.

He waited until Mrs. Qiao finished speaking before he stood up and poured a glass of warm water.

"Ma'am, moisten your throat."

Mrs. Qiao raised her eyes and glanced at Qiao Zhongguo, "Do you think I talk too much?"

Qiao Zhongguo couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this, "How did Madam get involved in this sentence?"

After Mrs. Qiao finished drinking, she handed the cup back to Qiao Zhongguo. Qiao Zhongguo took it obediently and put it back on the table.

When he turned around, he saw Mrs. Qiao leaning lazily on the soft pillow, her lips glistening with water.

He suddenly felt itchy in his heart. He walked to the couch in a few steps and leaned forward.

Mrs. Qiao's shy voice came from the dim candlelight:

"Don't be ridiculous tonight. I walked in Huguo Temple for a long time today and my legs are still sore."

Qiao Zhongguo smiled lowly, and he didn't know what he did, which made Mrs. Qiao let out a low cry.

The bed curtain was lowered, and Qiao Zhongguo's flattering voice came faintly:

"Madam, why don't I give you a massage for a while..."

Chapter 86 Hexagonal Almighty Brother

Qiao Zhongguo was a man of action. He sent someone to the relief hall the next day and asked Grandma Liu to go with him.

Nanny Liu has dealt with Mama Rong from the relief hall many times, so it would be easier for Nanny Liu to come forward.

When Rong's mother heard that the Qiao family was not only willing to continue to vigorously support the relief hall, but was also willing to provide a way out for the older children, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Because there were so many children and each had different personalities and talents, it took half a month just to teach them in accordance with their aptitude.

In the end, only a few children were able to calm down and study, and more children chose to learn a craft.

After Qiao Zhongguo heard this, he couldn't help but feel distressed.

He actually understands the thoughts of these children very well.

Studying is a long-term journey, and you may not be able to get ahead in the future, but if you learn a craft, you can not only make money early, but also repay the charity as soon as possible.

They are all good kids.

What surprised Qiao Zhongguo was that there were five good martial arts talents among these children. When asked, they were all willing to come to Qiao's house to practice martial arts.

After such actions, the relief hall took on a completely new look.

Mother Rong has a smile on her face all day long, and she is free to take care of the young children.

Qiao Jiaojiao didn't know about this.

She also plans to save a lot of private money, and when she can speak, she will discuss her plans with her parents to help those children.

She is still thinking about the three formulas in her heart, talking about them every day:

[I wonder if brother got the soap out? 】

Under the urging of Qiao Jiaojiao, Qiao Tianjing was so busy that his feet never touched the floor.

While he had to go to court and handle his official duties, he had to watch his subordinates experiment with formulas, and at the same time strategize Qingzhou's business, he seemed to be getting thinner and thinner.

In the afternoon of this day, Qiao Jiaojiao had just woken up from her nap when she heard the voices of her family members.

"Mom, take a look, is it the same as Meng Guxue's soap?"

Qiao Jiaojiao's sleepy eyes vaguely saw Qiao Tianjing handing a round piece of soap to Mrs. Qiao's hand, and she sat up in an instant, and there was no sleepiness left.

【Ah ah ah! Soap is made, right? Brother, I want to see it too! I want to see too! 】

"Brother...brother..."

As soon as Qiao Jiaojiao's heartbeat rang out, the Qiao family knew that she was awake.

Qiao Tianjing leaned over and hugged Qiao Jiaojiao, and handed her a piece of soap.

"Little sister, you can't eat this."

Qiao Jiaojiao: "..."

[Hmph, brother really thinks I am a kid who doesn't understand anything! 】

[Wow, this milky white one looks really delicious...]

Qiao Tianjing: "..."

Little sister, although you are very smart, you are still a child.

Mrs. Qiao took the soap to try it, and after a while she came over with a happy face.

"It's very good to use. It's smoother and easier to lather than the soap given by Miss Meng."

Qiao Tianjing had a smile on his face after hearing this.

In fact, this soap was made a few days ago, but he was pursuing perfection, so he asked the master to try it a few more times until he came up with the most satisfactory one, which he presented to his parents.

"In this case, we can prepare to do it on a large scale."

"Mom, take a look at these two things again."

Qiao Tianjing dug out his clothes and took out two small porcelain jars. Qiao Jiaojiao immediately smelled the aroma.

"Mom, this is the lipstick mentioned in the formula. See the difference with lipstick."

"As for this perfume, it's not difficult to make. The difficult thing is how to store it."

Mrs. Qiao is also a woman who loves beauty. Her eyes lit up when she saw the lipstick and perfume. She took them away and tried them. When she came back, she was even more satisfied.

"These two things are sure to sell like hotcakes!"

Mrs. Qiao said with determination.

"It would be better if there were more lipstick colors and more perfume scents."

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but grin when she heard this.

[Sure enough, it is a woman's nature to love beauty. Mom's words hit the nail on the head! 】

[Whether it's the color of the lipstick or the smell of the perfume, there are all kinds of them. I really don't know these details. I have to let my brother figure it out for himself! 】

Qiao Tianjing heard this and said with a smile: "My son spent a lot of money to hire some very capable masters. He is already working on blending other colors and flavors. Even the soap has been made with various scents."

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she couldn't help but nodded in admiration.

[Can't you tell, my eldest brother is really good at doing business! If you can't survive in officialdom in the future, just become a business tycoon! 】

[Bah, bah, bah! My brother, a hexagonal all-around genius, must be very prosperous in the officialdom! 】

[Oh, I'm just worried that my eldest brother is too tired. Look at this handsome face. The edges and corners are becoming more and more sharp. My sister-in-law will definitely feel distressed if she sees that my eldest brother is so thin! 】

At this point, even Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but worry.

"Da Lang, I have worked hard for you during this time. You are getting married in a few months. Don't be too tired."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing hurriedly comforted Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Jiaojiao, "It's just a bit tiring at first. When the masters' skills mature and everything is in order, they will become more relaxed."

"My son plans to start this business in Qingzhou. After all, the market there has been sorted out."

"Besides, Meng Guxue is in the capital and gave soap to my mother a few days ago. If a better soap suddenly appears in the capital, I'm afraid she will suspect our Qiao family."

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she gave Qiao Tianjing a thumbs up in her heart.

[Yes, I think so too! Although Meng Guxue is short-sighted, she is the heroine after all, so she should not be underestimated. 】

[And if these things are famous from Qingzhou and then spread to the capital, the price will go up because of the long distance! 】

[Woooooooo, I'm so greedy, wow wow wow, so much money! 】

Qiao Tianjing couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth when he heard these words.

Look at how smart my little sister is, when she grows up, it will be natural for me to become a hands-off shopkeeper.

By then, my little sister might be the richest girl in the world!

Time passes smoothly with the efforts of the family.

Half a month later, unheard of soaps, lipsticks of different colors and perfumes with special and charming smells suddenly appeared on the market in Qingzhou.

Because the quantity was limited, they were quickly snapped up by the dignitaries in Qingzhou.

But the ladies and ladies who had used it all praised it and paid for reservations one after another. The reputation spread instantly.

By this time, it was also early May, and Jiaojiao was nine months old.

During this time, she couldn't help but become anxious, because the Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet was coming soon, and that day was the death day of Sha Baitian in the original work!

Chapter 87 There is a bug in the Merit Mall!

The Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet is on the fifth day of May.

Qiao Jiaojiao has been restless since the first day of May.

If that silly Baitian dies, the Queen will not be so sad that her heart breaks, and the Prince will not be grief-stricken. Will this be a big mistake for the Second Prince?

Besides, when Di Zaiying was defeated that day, Silly Baitian also spoke up for her. Good people cannot live short!

The question now is, who is the murderer of Sha Baitian! ! !

Qiao Jiaojiao scratched her head in distress, thinking about it and summoned the Merit Mall.

[Last time, the merit was 60 points, and it took 15 points to redeem the Nian Zhuan Talisman, which means there are 45 points left. Is such a small amount of merit enough to save Silly Baitian? 】

Qiao Jiaojiao felt a little unsure. She wanted to see what she could exchange for 45 points. When the time comes, the soldiers would come to block...block...

【I go! ! ! ! 】

【There is a bug! There is a bug in this merit mall! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao suddenly shouted loudly in her heart, startling Mrs. Qiao who was preparing a palace banquet for her family!

Mrs. Qiao turned her head hurriedly and saw Qiao Jiaojiao holding the soft couch with both hands, as if she wanted to stand up.

Especially her big, bright eyes, which were wide open and looked extremely shocked.

Mrs. Qiao looked puzzled.

What is a myna? Why did Bago scare Jiaojiao like this when he appeared in Gongde Mall?

Qiao Jiaojiao sat back in disbelief, her eyes fixed on the upper right corner of Gongde Mall, which clearly read:

Merit points 165!

【Oh my God! 165 merit points! I've never been so rich! 】

[What's going on? How come I got 120 extra merit points out of thin air? 】

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't figure out where these 120 merit points came from!

Mrs. Qiao was slightly startled when she heard this, but she had a suspicion in her heart.

This merit should be because she and her husband listened to Jiaojiao's advice and helped the children in the relief hall, right?

Yesterday, I heard my husband mention that the children in the relief hall are very up to date and work very hard whether they are studying, practicing martial arts or learning crafts.

If it weren't for Jiaojiao's words, she would not have thought of helping those children like this. Now their situation has been greatly changed. Jiaojiao has indeed done a great deed.

Qiao Jiaojiao thought hard and couldn't come to a conclusion, so she had no choice but to give up.

At this time, she looked at the shiny numbers and was laughing from ear to ear.

[This is 165 merit points, which can be redeemed for a lot of good things! 】

[That Sha Baitian is also lucky. Is he a relative of the old King of Hell? Otherwise, why would there be a bug in Gongde Mall at such a crucial moment? 】

[It seems that Sha Baitian's life should not be cut off. I have to think carefully and save him! 】

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Time soon came to the fifth day of May.

The Dragon Boat Festival banquet is held every year. According to the old rules, the palace banquet lasts from noon to noon (10 am to 2 pm).

At the end of Chenshi, the dignitaries in the capital who were qualified to participate in the palace banquet set off one after another.

The place where the palace banquet was held was Funing Hall, which was connected to Chunhua Garden behind it, and was known as the Xiaoyu Garden.

There are two lakes in Chunhua Garden. One is Chunshui Lake, surrounded by water corridors and pavilions. It is a place where ladies and ladies often stay before banquets.

The second is Yuhua Lake. This lake... is not crowded.

Although there was no explicit prohibition in the palace, and there was only a wall and an arch between the two lakes, everyone stopped in a tacit understanding.

Because the origin of this lake is not simple.

At the beginning of the park's establishment, Yuhua Lake was not yet called Yuhua, but Minghua Lake.

It is said that at that time, Empress Yuliu was so homesick that she danced the Northern Beauty Dance on the shores of Minghua Lake. The dance was so graceful and graceful that it was astonishing to heaven and earth.

The Holy Emperor was so obsessed that he ordered someone to carve a statue of the Yu Liu Empress dancing passionately by the Minghua Lake, with a veil on her face, and then changed the statue to the Ming Dynasty as Yuhua.

I heard that the Emperor Yuliu had been dead for so many years, and the Holy Emperor had come to Yuhua Lake several times to see things and miss people.

With such an inside story, there are very few stupid people in the capital, so after so many years of Dragon Boat Festival banquet, no one dared to take a step forward.

At palace banquets, there are no separate seats for men and women. There is a certain number of people from each family and house, and they sit according to their official rank.

However, there are exceptions, such as the Qiao family.

Qiao Zhongguo is now a censor of the third rank, but the Holy Emperor had already made it clear that Qiao Zhongguo, of the same rank, would sit in the front at all banquets in the palace.

At this time, the palace banquet had not yet started, and everyone was walking around to chat. The most lively group was the Xiao family.

Not long ago, the eldest lady of the Xiao family was chosen as the crown princess, and everyone was worried that they would not have a chance to curry favor with her!

Although Qiao Zhongguo was favored by the Holy Spirit, he was a troubled person. He was never merciless when trolling people in the palace, and he didn't like to socialize, so there were really only a few people who got close to him.

He was so happy that he couldn't stop showing off while holding Qiao Jiaojiao.

"Old Han, my daughter!"

As Han Mingzhe was Qiao Zhongguo's quasi-in-law, the two were already tied together in the eyes of outsiders, so Qiao Zhongguo did not shy away from being friendly with him.

Han Mingzhe nodded with dignity, "That's great, my daughter is a treasure."

Qiao Zhongguo smiled with satisfaction when he heard this, and then a tall figure walked over.

"Master Qiao."

Qiao Zhongguo turned around and saw General Xiao Hongda Xiao walking over. His face was calm, as if he was just having an ordinary greeting.

Nanli Kingdom has been very honest these years, so General Xiao doesn't have to stay in the south every month. He spends three or two months in Beijing every year.

"General Xiao."

Qiao Zhongguo called out equally politely, and the two looked at each other with a hint of confusion.

Even the original novel never described the friendship between Qiao Zhongguo and Xiao Hongda, so Qiao Jiaojiao didn't know that General Xiao was actually as close as a brother to his father.

[Wow wow wow, this General Xiao is really handsome! No wonder I could give birth to two such beautiful daughters! 】

"Mr. Qiao, I have heard from my wife about the matter of Huguo Temple some time ago. Thank you Mrs. Qiao for your help."

When Qiao and Xiao met, everyone naturally paid attention, paying attention here intentionally or unintentionally.

Qiao Zhongguo waved his hand carelessly, "It's a small effort, nothing worth mentioning."

Compared with Xiao Hongda, who is elegant in his martial arts, Qiao Zhongguo has more of a ruffian and reckless temperament.

Xiao Hongda shook his head when he heard this, "My wife is very grateful for Mrs. Qiao's help. If Mr. Qiao doesn't mind it, can I hold a banquet on another day to show my gratitude?"

Qiao Zhongguo's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this, and he suddenly said casually: "If General Xiao wants to sincerely thank you, why not accept my Erlang as his student?"

The courtiers who listened attentively:? ? ?

Why can Qiao Zhongguo always say things that are difficult for others to say so easily?

This is apprenticeship! How much kindness does it take to get a mentor?

Moreover, General Xiao is now a hussar general, holding military power. He is also the biological father of the to-be Crown Princess and the father-in-law of His Royal Highness. There are so many people who want to become his disciple!

This Qiao Zhongguo is really good at repaying favors. It seems that he is used to acting up in the court. He really thinks that no one can cure him!

General Xiao doesn't go to court often, and he has a high and powerful position.

At this moment, all the courtiers had the same idea:

General Xiao, quickly confront Qiao Zhongguo! Beat him to shame!

In the eyes of everyone with great expectations, Xiao Hongda nodded gently with good temper:

"The tiger father has no sons. I guess the second son of the Qiao family is also a figure. Master Qiao, please call him and show me."

All the courtiers:? ? ?

Chapter 88 Brother give you a hand

Qiao Zhongguo's eyes lit up slightly when he heard this, and he shouted to Qiao Diyi who was not far away: "Second brother, get over here!"

Qiao Diyi:? ? ?

ah?

I just sit here obediently, why am I going to get scolded again?

Before entering the palace, Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao gave many instructions to him to be honest and obedient.

Qiao Diyi was indeed obedient. He sat in his seat obediently and did not stand up or move at all.

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw this, she couldn't help but grin.

[Silly second brother, come here quickly! Your future father-in-law will look after you! Don't behave well yet! 】

Qiao Diyi was not far away, and after hearing Qiao Jiaojiao's heartbeat, his heart skipped a beat.

He immediately stood up and walked upright to Qiao Zhongguo.

Qiao Zhongguo pushed Qiao Diyi forward and said, "General Xiao, this is my second son. Take a look, is he qualified?"

When Qiao Diyi heard this, his heart was beating fast!

He didn't know about the apprenticeship at all, and thought that Qiao Zhongguo really wanted Xiao Hongda to see him as his son-in-law, and his face turned red.

There was a thick smile in Xiao Hongda's eyes, he raised his hand and squeezed Qiao Diyi's arm, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"The foundation is excellent, not bad."

Qiao Diyi couldn't help but feel dizzy when he heard this. This...does he recognize him as his son-in-law? So fast?

Qiao Zhongguo's lips curved, "General Xiao, do you agree?"

Xiao Hongda nodded, "I'm satisfied, but... I still have to ask the Holy One what he means."

The Xiao family already held military power, and now there was a crown princess in the family. The Qiao family was extraordinary after all. Whether the second son of the Qiao family could be his student depended on the emperor's wishes.

Qiao Zhongguo believed deeply, "General Xiao's words are reasonable. I will ask the Holy One for grace later."

Qiao Diyi was stunned when he heard this.

ah? So the marriage between him and the second lady still needs the Holy Spirit's approval?

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw Qiao Diyi's stupid look, she knew that he had gone astray and couldn't help but chuckle.

[Silly second brother, dad wants you to become a disciple of General Xiao first. What does it mean to get the "moon" first by being close to the water tower? This opportunity is already on your lips! 】

[But I remember that there was no such thing as apprenticeship. Maybe it was my father's last minute idea. 】

[But this may not be impossible, because the Dog Emperor will soon reduce the general's military power. After all, Miss Xiao became the Crown Princess, so it was impossible for the Dog Emperor to fail to take action. 】

[In order to compensate General Xiao and avoid hurting the old minister's heart, the Dog Emperor will not refuse such a small request as a disciple. 】

Qiao Zhongguo heard Qiao Jiaojiao say that Emperor Yong wanted to reduce Xiao Hongda's military power. Although he had expected it, he couldn't help but secretly sigh.

In Jiaojiao's prophecy, everyone in the Qiao family will die a good death, and the fate of his old brother must not be good either...

Qiao Zhongguo had just expressed this emotion, and Qiao Jiaojiao happened to have thought of this as well.

[Alas, if you say that these loyal people like my father are really exiled to death, none of them will end well. 】

[After the second prince was promoted to the position of crown prince by the Dog Emperor, in order to avoid being criticized, he said that he had killed all the prince's lineage, so he never took action against the Xiao family. 】

[But secretly, the second prince did nothing less than reduce military power and seize power. 】

[In the end, after the dog emperor died and the second prince became the new emperor with the power of life and death, the Xiao family was soon charged with treason. The general Xiao in front of him was executed by Lingchi! 】

When Qiao Zhongguo heard this, his heart trembled suddenly, and he was immediately filled with grief!

Looking back on those days, the two of them made a great wish to serve their country.

At that time, Lao Da's eyebrows were flying and he said loudly: "Old Qiao, I, Xiao Hongda, am willing to serve the Great Yong Dynasty and shed blood for the people of Great Yong in this life. Do you dare?"

The sky is like pure water, the young man is high-spirited, and that oath is engraved into Qiao Zhongguo's bones and blood.

——For the sake of our country, for the people, and for the sake of our hearts, we will never regret it even after nine deaths!

Who would have thought that the two brothers did not die fighting on the battlefield, but died in power struggles and intrigues!

Old Xiao, Old Xiao, this time you have changed your destiny against the will of heaven. Brother, give me a hand. Let us live well and witness the arrival of the prosperous age of the Yong Dynasty together!

Thinking of this, Qiao Zhongguo squeezed General Xiao's arm seemingly casually, saying polite words but using force in his hands.

Xiao Hongda felt something in his heart and looked at each other with Qiao Zhongguo. The two brothers were in a state of excitement, but they both kept it deep in their hearts.

Compared with the slightly serious conversations between men, women are much more relaxed in their chatter.

Unlike Qiao Zhongguo who was disliked by everyone, Mrs. Qiao was very popular among the ladies.

After all, she is kind-hearted and decent, and everyone who has met her has to praise her sincerely.

Mrs. Yang and Mrs. Qiao had the best friendship. They sat next to each other, surrounded by a circle of ladies.

Mrs. Yang was a good dancer. At this moment, she mysteriously took out something from her handkerchief and said with a smile:

"I got something good a few days ago, everyone come and see it."

Madam Qiao was curious and turned to look, only to see Madam Yang lifting the veil layer by layer, revealing one of the exquisite small clay pots.

Mrs. Qiao's heart skipped a beat. This jar looked... so familiar.

"Mrs. Yang, what is this?"

The ladies gathered together with their heads peeping out.

Mrs. Yang raised her lips and smiled, opening the small lid on top, revealing the contents of the small jar.

"This is a little thing that started popping up in Qingzhou. It's called lipstick! It's similar to lipstick, but it's colorful, fragrant and lasts longer."

"I have a relative in Qingzhou who happened to come to the capital a few days ago and brought me such a good thing. It's really good for me to use it!"

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she quickly picked up the handkerchief and covered her mouth, suppressing the smile at the corner of her mouth.

Upon hearing this, all the ladies were filled with curiosity, "Is it really so useful?"

Mrs. Yang nodded with determination, "I don't have the shame to show you the bad stuff. My relative even said that this lipstick came with soap and perfume!"

"I left the soap at home. As for the perfume, smell this veil."

As Mrs. Yang spoke, she took out a green handkerchief from her sleeve, held it in her hand and waved it, and a fragrant aroma spread.

"smell good--"

Someone exclaimed.

"What kind of aroma is this? Why can't I smell it all of a sudden?"

Mrs. Yang shook her head, "I don't understand either. I just know that it smells good. I heard that these three things are very popular in Qingzhou. It's hard to find one now!"

As soon as these words came out, many ladies in the room started thinking.

Such good things will surely be introduced to Beijing soon.

But you have to ask someone about it as soon as possible. No matter whether you give it away as a favor or keep it for yourself, it is very honorable!

Mrs. Qiao looked at Mrs. Yang with crooked eyebrows and thought to herself:

Sister Chen, you are not only my Dalang's matchmaker, but you also take care of Dalang's business.

There is no more caring handkerchief in the world than Sister Chen!

Chapter 89 I may not lose!

The ladies here are passing on lipstick and watching carefully.

Mrs. Meng had a lower status and did not even squeeze into the circle. She only listened with open ears from outside the circle.

As a result, the words "soap", "lipstick" and "perfume" popped into her ears, and Mrs. Meng was really shocked.

Because she knew in her heart that Meng Guxue had just made soap some time ago and was currently working hard on "lipstick"!

Mrs. Meng also heard Meng Guxue mention the word perfume.

At that time, she curiously asked Meng Guxue where these strange recipes came from.

Meng Guxue said that she read it from an original copy, and she was the only one in the world who knew about it.

But now, Qingzhou has not only produced these three things, but has also become bigger. This...

Thinking of this, Mrs. Meng was worried that Meng Guxue would suddenly hear about it and make some kind of joke, so she quickly turned around to find her daughter.

Just like the ladies like to get together, the ladies from high-ranking families also sit together and laugh and play.

Mrs. Meng looked over from a distance and saw her daughter sitting alone, looking a little pitiful.

Her heart ached slightly, and she hurriedly stepped forward.

"Xue'er?"

Meng Guxue was a little surprised when she saw her mother coming over.

Mrs. Meng pulled Meng Guxue to the side, pulled her little hair on the temples sympathetically, and asked softly:

"Xue'er, why don't you play with them? Is someone bullying you?"

Meng Guxue shook her head, looking nonchalant.

"It's just that I don't want to play with them. We have nothing in common."

These young ladies are so pampered that they are either talking about which brand of jewelry or makeup brand, which is very boring!

She has a clear goal for attending the palace banquet this time. Once she succeeds, these ladies will naturally come to her eagerly to please her!

When Mrs. Meng saw Meng Guxue showing an arrogant expression again, she immediately frowned, breaking the gentleness on her face.

"Xue'er, what did mother tell you before coming to the palace banquet?"

Meng Guxue frowned slightly when she heard this, and said helplessly: "Mother, I remember everything. Aren't I a good boy?"

Mrs. Meng took a closer look at Meng Guxue, and saw that she finally calmed down, and felt a little relieved.

"Xue'er, you...you told your mother last time that you are the only one who knows the formulas of soap and lipstick, right or wrong?"

Meng Guxue didn't understand why Mrs. Meng suddenly got involved in this matter, but she still nodded.

of course! That's all modern knowledge!

Mrs. Meng's face turned slightly solemn, "I just heard from them that soap, lipstick and perfume were produced in Qingzhou, and they were all very popular!"

"What!?"

Meng Guxue was so surprised that she suddenly raised her voice, instantly attracting the attention of the people around her.

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Meng quickly pulled Meng Guxue and smiled apologetically at the people around her.

But Meng Guxue was already stunned and didn't care about the eyes of the people around her.

She gripped Mrs. Meng's sleeve tightly and asked eagerly:

"Mom, what you just said is true? Did you hear me correctly? Are you sure it's soap, lipstick and perfume?"

Mrs. Meng was extremely embarrassed and hurriedly pulled Meng Guxue to a place where there were few people.

"Xue'er, please keep your voice down!"

Meng Guxue almost cried!

These three formulas are her biggest reliance!

In that extremely clear dream, it was these three things that made her and Shen Lang make a lot of money.

She was planning to show off these three formulas with Shen Lang today!

Apart from her, it is impossible for anyone else to know these three formulas!

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue's steps suddenly stopped.

Could it be that other time traveler who appeared briefly during the Lantern Festival?

After the Lantern Festival, there was no news from that person, and she had almost forgotten about him.

Who would have thought that today, that person would be the first to get there and give her another hard blow!

Seeing that she had reached the wall and there was no one around, Mrs. Meng stopped.

As a result, when she looked back, she found that Meng Guxue's face was pale and he looked like he had been severely shocked.

"Mom, I don't believe it. I want to see it with my own eyes. Which lady did you just listen to? I want to ask it myself."

Meng Guxue said stubbornly with a pale face.

Mrs. Meng sighed deeply, "How can I hear it? Mother saw it with her own eyes. Mrs. Yang took out the lipstick and passed it around to the ladies."

"My mother also took a look. The red paste looked shiny."

Meng Guxue's heart suddenly sank when she heard this, and she couldn't stand any longer.

"Why... why every time I am so ambitious, nothing goes smoothly..."

After all, Mrs. Meng felt sorry for her daughter. Seeing that she was so lost, she comforted her in a warm voice:

"Xue'er, why don't we not fight or rob each other? Although mother is useless, she will definitely find a good marriage for you. Just be a good boudoir lady——"

"No, no, no, no!"

Meng Guxue collapsed a little and covered her ears not wanting to listen anymore.

No matter how good the daughter of the minister's family is, she can only be matched with a young master of a similar family. She wants to be the second prince's concubine and the future queen!

This is her life, she came through time just to enjoy it all!

"Xue'er! Xue'er, please keep your voice down!"

When Mrs. Meng saw this, she quickly stopped talking and hurriedly pulled Meng Guxue's arm.

Although this place is inaccessible, if you make loud noises in the palace, you will be punished!

Meng Guxue took a deep breath and managed to calm down under the tug of Mrs. Meng.

Her eyes were heavy and she said coldly: "Mom, I will not give up. Even if someone gets there first, those three formulas are the most important!"

"As long as I have the formula in hand, I won't necessarily lose if I compete with that person!"

Meng Guxue thought of this, and finally found some confidence in her collapsed heart.

If those three things sell well in Qingzhou, Shen Lang must be able to see the appeal of the formula better. In this way, her bargaining chip will be more convincing!

With this thought, Meng Guxue finally calmed down completely.

Yes, think on the bright side, she is the destined daughter of this world, and no one can knock her down!

"Mom, let's go back, the palace banquet is about to start."

Mrs. Meng looked at Meng Guxue's expression, and even a mother like her was frightened.

Sometimes, she really felt that her daughter had become a complete stranger.

These ambitious eyes, which are always showing new tricks, are they really what the well-behaved and timid daughter of the past could have?

Mrs. Meng was surprised and left quickly with Meng Guxue.

Separated by a wall, by the Yuhua Lake, the second prince Shen Yuanbai stood up slowly, his face full of deep thoughts.

Some time ago, the Chunwei fraud case was settled. He was sure that the Gu family was going to decline, so he immediately sent people to Qingzhou to prepare for the loss of the Gu family.

Unexpectedly, someone was as keen as him and even bought the three best markets at a higher price.

He sent two groups of people to investigate, but neither found out who the buyer was.

Not long ago, new products came out in those three markets. They were soap, lipstick and perfume, and they were sold out instantly. It was so smooth that it was like a miracle!

formula......

The girl across the wall still knows the recipe...

"Your Highness, the palace banquet is about to begin."

Zhufeng came from a distance and reminded him respectfully.

The second prince nodded lightly, and then ordered: "Zhufeng, go and find out which young lady in the capital has the character 'Xue' in her maiden name. Report it as soon as possible."

Chapter 90 The Melon Eating Conference is coming!

The palace banquet was about to begin, and all the courtiers, ladies and ladies consciously ended their conversations and took their seats in twos and threes.

Qiao Jiaojiao nestled in Mrs. Qiao's arms and began to nibble on her cookies again.

[It's going to be a melon-eating party in a while. You have to eat and drink enough to have the energy to complain! 】

While everyone was whispering, suddenly a long chant sounded from outside the hall:

"The Emperor has arrived, the Queen has arrived, and His Royal Highness the Prince has arrived!"

When the people in the palace heard this, they stood up and knelt down to worship.

Qiao Jiao was lying in a small ball on the soft cushion, and Mrs. Qiao put her in a prostrate position.

Qiao Jiaojiao: "..."

Originally, except for the young prince and princess, it was difficult to bring such young children to the Tian family's banquet.

It was the Queen Mother who made a special decree that Mrs. Qiao must bring Qiao Jiaojiao.

Qiao Jiaojiao felt happy in her heart.

[Thanks to the Queen's favor, otherwise I wouldn't be able to come to this palace banquet, and Silly Baitian might die inexplicably! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao was thinking wildly when suddenly a pair of hands grabbed her armpits and hugged her up.

Qiao Jiaojiao raised her head in confusion, and was sent into the Empress' arms by a female envoy.

"Flat body."

Emperor Yong's deep voice sounded, and everyone stood up and sat upright. When they raised their heads, they were immediately startled.

Is it possible that the youngest daughter of the Qiao family is trying to please the Queen like this?

Sitting openly in the Queen's arms at the palace banquet, what a favor it must be!

Qiao Jiaojiao first smiled sweetly at the Queen.

[Wow, the Queen's complexion is getting better and better! He looks much younger than when we first met! 】

The queen couldn't hear Jiaojiao's thoughts, but she felt that the child was more and more rare because of its fair and tender appearance, especially its bright eyes.

Qiao Jiaojiao sat on the passenger seat, raised her eyes and looked down, suddenly feeling like she was looking at all the mountains.

She looked around. On the left was the prince, followed by the second prince, the third prince, the fourth prince and the two princesses.

On the right are three concubines. As for who they are, Qiao Jiaojiao really doesn't know their names.

However, the concubine on the tail seat was really beautiful, which even surprised Qiao Jiaojiao.

She had some vague guesses about the identity of this concubine.

[Don't worry, so many people showed up at once, let me take a good look! 】

[Well... let's take a look at the third prince who appears for the first time. 】

The third prince sat on the right side of the second prince. His face was pale and his lips lacked color, and he seemed to be born weak.

But there are no ugly people in the Tian family. The third prince is thin, with delicate eyebrows and a gentle complexion. He is also a handsome man.

The third prince Shen Yuanjing and the second princess Shen Yuanbi were both descended from Concubine Jing, making them an extremely rare twin.

It's a pity that the third prince was not pregnant enough, so he was extremely thin when he was born, and he almost died.

Even though he has grown up well now, he still has some problems that are difficult to cure.

It is said that when he was overly excited, he would fall to the ground uncontrollably, convulse and vomit, and he was physically weak and had constant ailments.

On the contrary, the second princess is very healthy, just like an ordinary child.

[The third prince doesn't have many scenes, but there is no doubt that he is on the prince's side. 】

[Perhaps he was not destined for the throne by nature, but his temperament is more free and easy. 】

[After the sudden death of the prince, the third prince appeared in the court for the first time to support the prince's grandson, the prince's son, to succeed him as heir apparent. 】

[Of course, this proposal was rejected by the Dog Emperor on his own in the end, and the third prince had no part in the scene at all, and the ending was not even mentioned! 】

[Tsk, couldn't it be... that he was killed quietly? 】

Qiao Jiaojiao also made a wild guess. When she saw the silent and dignified third prince, she could only sigh secretly.

She turned her eyes secretly and slowly fell on the fourth prince.

[This kid is still laughing, not knowing that he is about to die! 】

[Don't run around later, otherwise I won't be able to save you even with my golden finger! 】

During the second half of the palace banquet, you could move around freely, and the fourth prince disappeared around that time.

When the Queen remembered to look for the fourth prince after not seeing him for a long time, he was already freezing in Yuhua Lake.

The Qiao family had been trying hard to listen to Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts. Fortunately, they were not too far away, otherwise the hall would be so empty that they would not be able to hear her.

Knowing that today was the day that the fourth prince died in infancy, the whole family's nerves had been tense.

Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes continued to move downward and fell on the eldest princess.

The eldest princess Shen Yuanxian is sixteen years old and has reached the age of marriage, but she has not chosen a consort yet.

She is the daughter of Concubine Wan, and her appearance is more majestic. In terms of refinement, she is inferior to the thirteen-year-old second princess.

[This princess is a character! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao's exclamation immediately pricked up the ears of the Qiao family.

[If the third prince is a princeling, this eldest princess is a staunch male lead! 】

[Concubine Wan was the only harem girl who could get along with Empress Yuliu at that time. After the eldest princess learned some past events from Concubine Wan, she always believed that the second prince held a very important position in Emperor Yong's heart! 】

[So, she firmly supported the second prince from the beginning, and took great care of him in the harem. 】

[Later, the second prince ascended the throne, and the eldest princess was named the eldest princess, which was a great honor! 】

[Tsk, tsk, they say there are no stupid people in the Tian family, and I don't know how they were raised, but they all have so many evil minds! 】

Generally, only concubines with royal heirs can attend large palace banquets. From this look, the identities of the three concubines on the right can be revealed.

Concubine Wan is older, she should be the one on the right. She is indeed not beautiful in appearance, but more dignified.

The one sitting in the middle should be Concubine Jing, who has a son and a daughter.

Originally, the birth of a prince was a happy event, but the third prince was born with deficiencies and suffered from stubborn diseases, which was like a stain on the Tian family.

Perhaps it was for this reason that Concubine Jing was always depressed and looked much older.

This third one...

Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes became meaningful.

[In ancient times, romance can never be separated from the literature of substitutes. This third concubine is so beautiful that she must be the rumored Yu Zhaoyi, right? 】

[Take a closer look at this title, Yu——Yu, doesn't it look a bit like it? 】

[So this Yong Emperor's dog loves Yu Liu to death, and at the same time looks for women who look like her everywhere, euphemistically calling it a relief from the pain of lovesickness. 】

【nausea! 】

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she nodded secretly.

She had seen Empress Yu Liu several times back then, and she was indeed so beautiful and fragrant that she was unforgettable.

The Yu Zhaoyi's facial features and figure in front of her are indeed 67% similar to those of Empress Yuliu back then.

This matter has long been tacitly understood in the circle of ladies, and everyone is just pretending to be dumbfounded.

Yu Zhaoyi is now the most favored woman in the harem, so she can have a place at the palace banquet even though she has no heirs.

Qiao Jiaojiao scratched her head in distress.

[What is the ending of Yu Zhaoyi? When I think about it, it seems that he was executed by the Dog Emperor's order because he was proud of his favor! 】

【Huh! etc! I remember the time when Yu Zhaoyi was executed, it seemed to be shortly after the Dragon Boat Festival! 】