“Originally, I just felt sorry for her and pitied her, but after getting to know her, I realized that she was a rare good girl. When we were shopping, a group of beggars came by, and she gave the ten taels of silver I gave her to the beggars. Regardless of whether she would go hungry in the future, from that moment on, I had the idea of ​​protecting her. She was too weak and too kind. How could she live her life alone?”

As Da Meng spoke, his eyes reddened slightly.

“She has no father or mother, no relatives or friends, and lives alone in a small alley. Our Qiao family is a large family, and we are happy every day. If she can integrate into the family and become a member of the Qiao family, I believe she will never be lonely again and will never have a frown again.”

Everyone listened in silence; it turned out she was a pitiful yet beautiful girl.

He had no family or background, but the Qiao family didn't care about those things, as long as he was a good person.

The Qiao family started from scratch, and they must have had a very difficult life before. They can understand this girl's situation.

No matter what happened to the Qiao family in the past, they were still a large family. Everyone understood each other and supported each other to look forward to the future. The girl was all alone, and it's hard to imagine how difficult it must have been for her.

Madam Lü's eyes also welled up with tears: "What a wonderful girl! Even in her condition, she still cares about others. I wish I could see her right away. When she comes tomorrow, tell her not to be afraid. The Qiao family welcomes her and tells her to make this place her home."

Madam Feng said, "Yes, our house is a bit big, and I'm afraid she'll feel pressured. Just tell her to relax. Anyway, we'll all be family soon, so let's get to know each other first. Don't worry about anything else."

The Qiao family members all chimed in, and every word they said struck a chord with Da Meng.

If Qinglan saw this scene and heard these words, I wonder how moved she would be.

Qiao Lian'er silently took a sip of tea, but was deep in thought.

Du Qinglan was exceptionally beautiful, and few in the capital could rival her, including those from noble families.

Moreover, her gentle and delicate temperament made her very endearing to men.

This girl, looking weak and pleading for help, waited at the bridgehead for quite a while without saying a word. Wouldn't other men have asked her what happened?

She only made her request after Brother Da Meng passed by, and thus received help.

Although such a chance encounter seems harmless, upon closer examination, it does raise some questions.

Either Du Qinglan and Da Mengge are destined to meet, or they are bound by some kind of unbreakable bond.

However, Qiao Lian'er did not raise these questions. She appeared by Du Qinglan's side in private and did not find anything amiss.

Even with Du Qinglan's naturally strong sense of vigilance, it's impossible for her to guard against an invisible person.

Whether she genuinely wants to be with Da Meng or has ulterior motives remains to be seen.

Qiao Lian'er went to the Crown Prince's palace again, and also visited Pang Da and Deputy General Chen, but they didn't mention Du Qinglan.

The next day, after lunch, Lady Lü began preparing the dinner dishes.

"Da Meng, does Qing Lan have any dietary restrictions?"

"Mother, she eats light meals."

Thinking that the Qiao family liked spicy food, Madam Lü said, "Alright, then I'll make her a light dish."

Mrs. Feng arranged fruit and tea snacks on the coffee table and lit pleasant incense, filling the room with a delicate fragrance.

Seeing that things were almost ready at home, Da Meng drove a horse-drawn carriage to pick up Du Qinglan.