Qiao Chuxu looked at Gu Youyang and Li Xiujie with a cold expression. Then, a large group of Qiao family members rushed out and dragged the screaming Gu Youyang and Li Xiujie away.

Although Qiao Suinian didn't know where these two people would be dragged to, it was clear that their fate wouldn't be good.

It is estimated that Kyoto will lose two families from now on.

"You won't blame me for taking matters into my own hands, will you?" Qiao Chuxu asked with a smile.

"No, thank you." Qiao Suinian felt a mix of emotions.

Throughout his life, no matter what difficulties or desperate situations he encountered, he could only rely on himself to overcome them.

But now, he finally experienced the feeling of being protected, a feeling that Qiao Suinian, who had always been like a lone wolf, found very mysterious.

It's like the top courtesan in a brothel encountering the same kind of men, who only know how to have illicit affairs with her. But then one day, a man who claims to be a redeemer comes along, pays her for illicit affairs, and only wants to look at the stars and talk about ideals with her.

This feeling is hard for people who haven't experienced it to understand.

"That's good. Let's go. Your mother and your brother are waiting for you." Qiao Chuxu put his arm around Qiao Suinian's shoulder.

Under his guidance, Qiao Suinian soon arrived at a courtyard with red bricks and green tiles.

Qiao Chuxu stepped forward and pushed open the courtyard gate, where a lush green landscape came into view.

The courtyard was spacious, with some stone tables and chairs. A woman around forty years old was sitting on one of the chairs.

The woman was dressed in fine clothes, and wrinkles had appeared between her brows and eyes, but it was easy to see that she must have been incredibly beautiful in her youth.

The moment the courtyard gate opened, the woman turned around instantly.

Her gaze passed over Qiao Chuxu and locked onto Qiao Suinian, after which glistening tears slid down the woman's cheeks.

"My child!"

The woman immediately stood up and rushed towards Qiao Suinian, hugging her tightly and bursting into tears.

Qiao Suinian stood there, stunned, somewhat at a loss, her expression complicated.

"You've grown up so much, and I haven't spent a single day with you. You must have suffered a lot out there!" The woman stroked Qiao Suinian's face, her eyes filled with heartache.

Qiao Chuxu explained to Qiao Suinian from the side.

Many years ago, Qiao Chuxu and Ji Jinlan were both very young. Ji Jinlan was ten months pregnant and about to give birth.

However, at this time, the Qiao family encountered an extremely formidable enemy, and the entire Qiao family suffered a comprehensive blow.

To escape their enemies, Qiao Chuxu took Ji Jinlan and hid in a place 108,000 miles away from the capital.

Even so, right after Ji Jinlan gave birth, her enemies still came knocking on her door with assassins.

To protect his newborn child, Qiao Chuxu had no choice but to hide Qiao Suinian in a secluded place.

With a death wish, he led all his enemies away with Ji Jinlan, who had just given birth.

Perhaps it was just a stroke of luck, but Qiao Chuxu and Ji Jinlan were eventually rescued by the Qiao family and both survived.

Qiao Chuxu immediately led his men back to the place where he had just hidden the child, but by then he discovered that the child was gone!

Ji Jinlan fainted on the spot. Qiao Chuxu sent people to search the area thoroughly, but they couldn't find her. Qiao Chuxu searched for three whole months before finally giving up.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Suinian frowned.

"Then how can you be sure that I am the child from back then?"

Qiao Chuxu smiled and then continued to explain.

“I can be sure you are that child for two reasons. First, the Sunshine Welfare Orphanage that adopted you is very close to the place where I hid you back then. That’s one reason.”

"Secondly, I put a note in your package with the three big characters 'Qiao Suinian' written on it."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Suinian was shocked, as if a huge iron hammer had struck his heart, and he could not calm down for a long time.

The orphanage director told him that when they found him, there was a note with his name on it in his bag, which is why his name is Qiao Suinian.

Everything made sense; I really was that child from back then.

"Dad... Mom..." Qiao Suinian's voice trembled slightly.

These two completely unfamiliar words appeared from Qiao Suinian's mouth for the first time.

A long-awaited reunion, a reunion after loss, and the joy of a wedding night.

Only those who have experienced these three things know how blissful the first two are, and the last one is just as exhilarating and blissful.

"Oh! My child!" Hearing Qiao Suinian call her name, Ji Jinlan hugged Qiao Suinian tightly, her eyes filled with tears.

Seeing this scene, Qiao Chuxu couldn't help but turn away and wipe away a tear.

“When I heard that there was a young man from out of town named Qiao Suinian who had caused chaos among the three factions, I was certain that it was you.”

"So I immediately used the Qiao family's resources to investigate your identity. It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Just as Qiao Suinian was feeling the joy of reunion, her eyes inadvertently caught sight of a boy in the courtyard.

The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a handsome face, and a pair of piercing eyes. However, there was a hint of hostility in his gaze as he looked at Qiao Suinian.

Qiao Chuxu followed Qiao Suinian's gaze, immediately realized what was happening, and quickly explained.

"Oh right! I forgot to introduce you, Sui Nian, this is your younger brother, Qiao Sui Yue!"

"Time, call me brother!"

Upon hearing Qiao Chuxu's words, a hint of disgust flashed across Qiao Suiyue's face. She then pursed her lips, turned around, and walked directly into the house.

Although Qiao Suiyue's dislike was very subtle, it could not escape the eyes of Qiao Suinian and Qiao Chuxu.

Qiao Chuxu looked a little embarrassed and quickly explained.

"Year after year, he has never met you before, so it's normal for him to be a little unfamiliar with you. You'll get to know each other better as you spend more time together, so don't take it to heart."

"Don't worry, I won't." Qiao Suinian nodded. He wasn't going to dwell on these things; he was already happy to have found his family.

"Alright! Jinlan, take Suinian to his room!" Qiao Chuxu urged.

"Alright, alright, come with me!"

Ji Jinlan took Qiao Suinian's hand and led him into a house.

The room was simply furnished with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a small table, on which was placed a mirror.

The mirror is surrounded by a platinum green leaf pattern, and the outermost layer is a gilded vine design.

This mirror alone is probably worth a fortune.

"You get some rest, Mom will come and call you for dinner later."

Ji Jinlan thoughtfully closed the door for Qiao Suinian.

Qiao Suinian stood in the room, her heart pounding with emotion, unable to calm down for a long time.

"From today onwards... do I have a home now?"