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Chapter 81.2
Chapter 81.2
Xiao Qiao returned from visiting Mrs. Ding. Her father stayed in the study and not gone out. She knew he had something to say, so she went there.
In the study, Qiao Ci was also there. They were talking about the military affairs in Juye City. Xiao Qiao knocked on the door and entered. Qiao Ping let his son out for the time being and said, How is it? Is your aunt feeling better?
Xiao Qiao smiled and said, Aunt is much better.
Qiao Ping nodded: Thats good. She used to treat you like her daughter. Since your cousin is not here, you should spend more time with her.
Xiao Qiao agreed. Father and daughter said a few words about family life. Qiao Ping took out the letter Xiao Qiao had asked Qiao Ci to bring back and put it on the desk, saying, I have read your letter.
His expression was somewhat grave.
Xiao Qiao knew it was time to get to the point and gazed at her father.
Qiao Ping paced slowly around the room with his hands behind his back and said, Man Man, tell me the truth, did Wei Shao mistreat you?
Xiao Qiao was stunned: No. Hetreats me well.
Qiao Ping seemed unconvinced. His eyes fell on her face, frowned. Man Man, if you were abused by Wei Shao secretly, dont hide it. Although Im incompetent, I wont sit idly and let him bully you! His tone sounded rather heavy.
Xiao Qiao knew her letter caused her father to have such doubts. She said, Father, there is no such thing! Marquis treats me properly in every way. I am doing very well in the Wei family now.
Qiao Ping looked at her for a moment and slowly breathed out: Thats good. Yang Feng said that during the trip to Youzhou, the Wei family received him courteously, and Mrs. Xu treated people generously. Ciers words are not far off. So when I saw the letter you asked Cier to bring back last time, I couldnt help but have doubts. Since the Wei family accepted my Qiao family as a relative, and my son-in-law is not abusive, why are you so worried, daughter? You advised me to prepare if the Wei family wants to oppose my Qiao family. Could it be that you have heard something?
The letter Xiao Qiao wrote two months ago shocked Qiao Ping.
Father, in todays chaotic world, you should know better than I do. The only way to protect yourself is to have a strong army and horses. The rest, such as alliances, are just fleeting moments. As for the marriage contract, it is not worth mentioning. I am in the Wei family as a woman. Naturally, I will do my best to make good relations between the two families. From now on, Father should find ways to recruit talented people and strengthen the army. If there are changes in the future, plan a backup strategy. To prevent being left at the mercy of others.
Qiao Ping frowned, pacing again in the room with heavy footsteps, landing on the ground squeaking.
Xiao Qiao held her breath and watched her fathers figure closely.
He paced for a long time, suddenly stopped, turned around, and said word by word: Daughter, what you say is true! I dont care what your nightmare is. If you dont have a long-term concern, you will have a short-term one. My family was once a powerful force in Yanzhou, but it now fell to such a level it has to rely on the marriage of a daughter to find peace of mind. I am glad you have woken me up. Daughter, you do not know, in Yanzhou, many of my familys generals are still motivated. When your uncle settled for the status quo, I didnt fight for it either, so I wasted my time, and people got scattered. I know what to do!
Xiao Qiao sighed with relief.
Father! I have waited for you to say this! I dont know how long Ive been waiting!
The door to the study was pushed open.
Xiao Qiao turned around and saw her brother rushing in like a whirlwind, thrilled beyond measure, running straight to Qiao Ping and kneeling on one knee.
Father! Son is willing to serve in the forefront! I want to recruit and strengthen my army, to revitalize Yanzhou! If there is anything I can do, please tell me!
Qiao Ping grunted: I am talking to your sister. How can you eavesdrop outside?
Qiao Ci snapped out of it. He squeezed his eyebrows at Xiao Qiao.
Xiao Qiao smiled and let her brother get up. She said, Father, Im afraid Uncle will interfere with this again, and Father will be tied up.
Yanzhou has been weak for a long time. Uncle Qiao Yues side, except for those who do not do real work and often give him the words he likes to hear, actually, he has long been unpopular. But, Qiao Ping was bound to Qiao Yues position as both the elder brother and the head of the family, so it was not good to come forward.
Qiao Ping said: It is best if he agrees. If not, I will never blindly comply again! The voice echoed deafeningly.