“Daddy!”
"Dad, come on!"
Miao Wan stood at the door and could hear the excited voices of the three little ones jumping around.
Qiao Ruichen had just been away for a few days. Before he left, he responded to all the requests of the little ones. This was the time when the little ones missed him the most.
But Miao Wan only felt sore all over.
In fact, she has no image burden. Who says that the richest man must look like a big boss?
Miao Wan is lively by nature, and is indulged by Geng and Qiao Shengwen. Dongdong and Ningning are still too young to notice, and even Taotao sometimes gives in to her. In fact, she prefers to be a little more childish and naughty.
Big guys can also take a people-friendly approach and be down-to-earth, and the atmosphere will definitely be more cheerful.
But after two years of war, with the Qiao family around, the lives of the common people were barely unaffected. However, for the young couple whose feelings were growing stronger, it was really a bit unbearable.
It had been half a year since Qiao Ruichen came back for the first time since the war broke out. Miao Wan missed him so much that the two of them spent the night together like newlyweds, and she was happy with it.
Even during the two days that Qiao Ruichen was at home, in addition to being filial to his parents and caring for the children at home, the two of them would spend the rest of their time together, and their relationship would become passionate as they stayed together.
At that time, Miao Wan was filled with gratitude and joy. She was grateful that her husband was still alive, and she was happy that this man's heart and eyes were full of her.
But the second time, he came back after two months, the third time after one month, and after that... basically he came back once a month.
Qiao Bailao had probably been under Miao Shiren's orders for so long that he didn't like to suffer any loss, so he wanted to be ordered around for a month at a time.
Miao Wan couldn't bear it anymore.
Even if it is land that cannot be damaged by cultivation, it cannot be overused.
Every time this person left, she never saw him off. It wasn't because she didn't feel enough for him, but because she really couldn't get up and even moved her fingers with difficulty.
Afraid of being laughed at, Miao Wan started to have an image burden. It was better to act like a big boss in front of outsiders than to be laughed at.
What does a boss look like? Miao Wan has read so many novels, and she feels that there are only three key words: slow, calm, and immovable.
It just happened to be very relevant to her situation, especially the few days after Qiao Bailao left home.
So in the eyes of everyone (except her family), Miao Wan became more and more powerful, and even the people in Xining Town began to respect her and became more and more respectful in front of her.
How to say it?
It feels good to be feared by others, but Miao Wan doesn't want to be in such pain all the time.
She also wanted to have fun and relax, but after she had the burden of her image, she had to avoid people when she wanted to relax, which caused her so much trouble.
If Qiao Ruichen continued to return once a month, Miao Wan, as his wife, would accept it, considering how hard he worked to defend his country and how much pressure he must have been under on the battlefield.
but!
The war with Xifan is over, and this guy only comes back once every two weeks, and still has insatiable demands!
This time, he came back within five days.
Miao Wan, holding a Canaan wood Buddhist necklace, stepped over the threshold and stood under the corridor, looking at Qiao Ruichen, who was covered in children in the yard, with an expressionless face, which was quite frightening.
If Ah Chun hadn't been laughing behind my back.
Taotao turned around and saw her mother. The six-year-old girl spoke fluently, "Come quickly, Mom. Daddy brought you some delicious food! I also brought you some rouge from the Western Regions! Daddy loves you so much! Mom, you are already so beautiful. Can you let me try the rouge too?"
Amidst Taotao's chatter, Dongdong and Ningning had no chance to get a word in. They just hugged their father, nestling contentedly in Qiao Ruichen's arms and chewing on dried fruits.
The Hami melons from Western Tibet and the grapes from Northern Mongolia are both extremely sweet. Now is the season for them. Previously, there were not many to eat in the northwest, but this year it is very easy to get them.
Miao Wan glanced at Qiao Ruichen with a half-smile, "My husband, you've won a battle recently, aren't you busy now?"
Qiao Ruichen didn't know why his wife looked unhappy, but he couldn't help but smile when he saw her. The two years of war had made him a little rougher, and his handsome but dark face had become gentle and bright in its smile.
"Yes, there are some things I need your help with."
Miao Wan immediately took a step back and placed the Canaan Buddhist beads in front of her, as if to ward off demons and monsters.
She looked at her man cautiously, "My ability is limited. I just worked hard a few days ago, and I really can't help you right now. Even Taotao knows how to be self-reliant now. I believe you can do it too."
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
Taotao recalled the scene a few days ago when she wanted to make a bamboo dragonfly and her mother coaxed her to make it herself. She was not very happy at the time, but she was proud after she succeeded.
Taotao was very proud to hear her mother's praise. She tugged at her father's clothes and raised her little head, "Taotao has the most skillful hands!"
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
He looked at his wife with complicated eyes. He always felt that the child seemed to have learned something remarkable, and hoped that his wife would not teach him bad things.
After coaxing Taotao to take his younger brother to find his friends and show off the new gifts he had received, Qiao Ruichen walked up to Miao Wan, gently held her hand, and explained things to her carefully.
"I don't need your efforts on the kang for the time being. I really have something to discuss with you."
Miao Wan: "..." Listen, is this human language? The use of the word "temporarily" is too unsettling.
She rolled her eyes and turned to walk inside. "But what about the confrontation with the coalition forces of the six nations?"
Qiao Ruichen was a little surprised, but then he understood, "Did Dad tell you?"
Miao Wan shook her head. "Dad has already left to look for General Cheng. You two probably missed him. Ah Yao told me so."
Gu Shuyao's sensitivity to certain things on the battlefield is sometimes even greater than Cheng Shao and Qiao Ruichen. It's not that the two of them are too incompetent, but it's the gap between the times.
When the Gubei Army hung the heads of the Xifan royal family in front of the battle and confronted the coalition forces of the six countries, Gu Shuyao came to discuss with Miao Wan after receiving the news.
The last time Qiao Ruichen came back, Miao Wan was still thinking about what to do. Since she couldn't come up with any good ideas, she didn't tell Qiao Ruichen.
At this moment, Miao Wan has already figured out a solution, and of course she wants to show it off to her husband. She is not the kind of person who would give silently.
Miao Wan leaned on the soft low table. "Dad said that whether a fight can break out depends mainly on the saint. If the saint wants to fight, even though Dayue is a country of etiquette, it's not uncommon for people to provoke. We're not afraid of hooligans being able to fight, we're just afraid of hooligans being cultured."
Qiao Ruichen: “…” Nothing wrong.
Miao Wan added, "If the Saint doesn't want to fight, then we must prepare for both scenarios. One is how to make them withdraw voluntarily, and the other is how to make them pay the price for this coalition's actions."
Knowing that Dayue is powerful, they still unite to threaten him. Even if a fight does not break out, if they just let him go lightly, the six countries will never be grateful, but will only feel humiliated, and will continue to challenge Dayue's standards.
Qiao Ruichen thought for a moment and understood what Miao Wan meant. He pulled his wife over and let her lean on his arms, feeling much more relaxed. "So what idea did you and Dad come up with?"
Miao Wan felt the hand on her waist was not honest, and quickly pushed him away. "The Saint sent an urgent message to Dad eight hundred miles away. His Majesty meant that this battle can be fought, but it cannot be a big fight, and it cannot last too long. This is equivalent to not wanting to fight, so the problem is much simpler."
Miao Wan rubbed and rubbed until she was in front of Qiao Ruichen, blinking her beautiful eyes, "They've been defeated, so they naturally know to retreat. There's no need for us to get into a bad relationship with them.
Dad has invited famous scholars from the court gazette to come and watch the battle. Let's select some soldiers to have a friendly exchange with the coalition forces of the six nations. The daily court gazette will be sent from the northwest to all of Dayue.
Qiao Ruichen paused for a moment. This move was too cruel. If the other party refused in a friendly exchange, their morale would be completely gone.
And friendly sparring isn't bullying. You've already deployed your troops, and I can't even spar with you. Only a Ninja Turtle can do that.
Once the competition starts, as long as the Fire Gun Battalion is deployed, the opponent's panic-stricken posture will be known to the entire Dayue.
But if this happens, public opinion will become polarized. Some people will think that Dayue is an elephant bullying an ant, while others will think that the six countries are overestimating their own capabilities.
Miao Wan had no idea what he was thinking, so she just shook her head and chuckled, "I've discussed this with Ayao. We don't need the Fire Gun Battalion. That's like using anti-aircraft guns to kill mosquitoes. It's too much of a compliment to them.
We will use formation changes and chili peppers to deal with them, and let the enemy fully realize the fiery passion of our Dayue soldiers."
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
"And, we won the first duel. If they still refuse to withdraw, then every subsequent duel will be a draw. As for how the Gubei Army endured humiliation and considered the friendly allies, and how the friendly allies were so cruel as to bully our Gubei Army, it will still spread throughout Dayue."
Qiao Ruichen: “…”
"But it's not that easy for them to withdraw. The border of Dayue doesn't allow them to come and go as they please. The Northern Mongolians will submit a letter of credence, and we will also condemn them for their joint threats. Want to withdraw? Unless..."
Qiao Ruichen understood, "Give me money."
Miao Wan snapped her fingers, a half-hearted yet endearing snap. The dimples on her fair face were especially adorable. "My husband understands me. Our soldiers, because of the sudden dispatch of the Allied Forces, endured the freezing cold and scorching heat, rushing from the foot of Goddess Peak to the border. I don't know how many of them have fallen along the way. We have to give them some comfort, reassure them that the Allied Forces are warm and honest, and won't scare us, right?"
Either it's compensation, or Dayue is bullying them.
But it is reasonable for the six countries to give the soldiers of the Gubei Army some compensation for mental damage and physical recovery.
We did fall on the road many times and everyone had to sleep.
If they don't give it, how can the soldiers of the Gubei Army believe that such a cruel ally will not harm the people of Dayue?
After saying these shameless words, Miao Wan still smiled very sweetly.
Qiao Ruichen's rationality and anxiety, which had been under pressure for many days, were soothed by his wife's shameless little appearance.
He leaned over and leaned on the low table to kiss the corner of Miao Wan's lips, his eyes as gentle as water. "My wife is mighty, your intelligence and talent really make us, the men, feel guilty."
Seeing that the situation was not good, Miao Wan raised her head and wanted to retreat, "Since you know you feel guilty, don't..." This is not a human being!
Before she could finish her words, her husband, who had easily jumped over the low table, blocked her completely.
Qiao Ruichen's lips and tongue were hot and pious as they covered Miao Wan's mouth. "I feel really guilty for causing you so much worry. As a husband, I have no way to repay you, so I can only repay you with this body."
Miao Wan struggled and whimpered, you are clearly repaying kindness with enmity!
Hearing the noise in the room getting louder and louder, Ah Chun's cheeks felt a little hot, and he quickly stepped back while fanning himself.
Ruan Jialin remembered something that Adun had asked him to do. Before he had the chance to tell his cousin, he was almost leaving Xining Town when he turned back.
When he reached the door of the study, he saw Ah Chun, nodded, and was about to go in, but was stopped by Ah Chun.
"Second cousin, please don't go in. The master... ahem, is busy."
Ruan Jialin was just about to ask Miao Wan what she was busy with when he heard a faint humming sound, accompanied by a trembling and choking sound, which seemed to be a bit unbearable. Ruan Jialin froze in his tracks and couldn't help but look up at the sky.
As a married man, he certainly knew what was going on, but it was only the afternoon and the sun was still high in the sky, and his cousin was actually committing adultery in broad daylight.
His first thought was, it’s over, Qiao Ruichen has been cheated on.
Then he immediately realized that it was not right, it should be Qiao Ruichen who came back.
Ruan Jialin couldn't help but murmur to Ah Chun, "Why is he back so soon? Every time he returns to the barracks, my cousin is sad for a long time. Her expression is so dull that it hurts us to see it."
Ah Chun's face turned even redder, and he gently reminded her, "Master, maybe you're not feeling well, that's why you look so indifferent."
Ruan Jialin subconsciously said: "Then the heart must be——"
Well, Ruan Jialin suddenly realized, oh, it doesn’t matter whether the heart is comfortable or not, the body must be very comfortable.
That's not the temperament of a big boss accumulated from wealth, it's clearly the temperament cultivated by Qiao Ruichen's unkind behavior.
Ruan Jialin felt a little uncomfortable in his stomach, a little bloated and a little sour. He was in Xining Town every day, but he was outdone by this couple. It was infuriating.
He was not in a hurry to return to Xiping County. He suddenly remembered that he had not seen his wife for several days.
Ruan Jialin didn't want to say anything unpleasant to Achun, a young lady, so he turned around and went home to find his wife.
As soon as Qiao Ruichen came back, everyone in the garrison knew that the garrison commander's wife and General Yunhui's wife would definitely not come out for dinner.
Even Mrs. Geng was very conscious. She let Qiao Rui take Taotao with her, and she took her two grandsons with her to eat together.
As for Qiao Ruichen?
A man who is not a human being is not worthy of being thought about. Let him eat whatever he wants. Who knows when he will have time to eat? In the past, you could end up in an embarrassing situation.
In fact, Qiao Ruichen didn't even have time to eat dinner. He sent his tired wife who fell asleep back to the bedroom and immediately returned to the military camp.
His father has already gone to the battlefield. If he wants to end this uneasy life as soon as possible, he must go back early.
When Miao Wan woke up again, it was already early morning the next day. She gritted her teeth and scolded Qiao Ruichen for a long time until Taotao and his brothers came over.
"Mom, where is Dad?" Taotao looked into the house.
Miao Wan suppressed her complaints and answered her gently, "Daddy's gone to the war. Didn't Mom tell you? Once Daddy drives all the bad guys away, he'll be back to accompany Taotao on his journey across the northwest. Taotao can eat whatever delicious food he wants then."
Taotao had heard this many times before, but this was the first time he hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking, "Mom, are you a bad person too?"
Miao Wan snorted, supported her waist and stood up to put on her clothes, "Do you think mother is a bad person?"
Taotao quickly shook her head. Her desire to survive was much stronger than before.
But her eloquence was better than before, and her crisp voice could be heard clearly by all the maids and nannies serving her.
"But when I went to the study to look for Mom yesterday, I clearly heard Dad beating her. He even beat her to the point of making her cry!"
Everyone: “…”
Miao Wan: “…”
Miao Shiren, who had been shameless for a long time, finally blushed in front of everyone. It was unclear whether he was embarrassed or angry.
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