Chapter 116 Bringing the Qiao Family Back to Beijing
Min Qiao was taken aback, and then a sense of powerlessness welled up from the bottom of her heart. Because Qiao Qingping was right!
If things were really as she said, given Min Ji's character, she would never have let her live until now!
"Alright, it's all in the past, there's no point in talking about it anymore."
Qiao Qingping waved his hand, as if bidding farewell to the past, and changed the subject, saying, "Now you know everything about the Qiao family. What are your plans? How long are you going to stay at home? If there's nothing else, you should go back to the capital as soon as possible."
"Those people may be temporarily intimidated by your harsh words, but that's not a long-term solution."
"Your safety will only be assured if you return to the capital."
"Now that those people have returned the property, the Qiao family can make a comeback and rebuild their business."
"As long as we behave ourselves and don't compete with them for profit, and with you looking after us in the capital, I don't think they'll do anything to the Qiao family."
"You can go back to the capital with peace of mind."
Madam Min Qiao understood that Qiao Qingping was worried about her safety.
But she can't leave yet, or rather, she doesn't want to leave alone.
"Brother, if I said I wanted to bring the entire Qiao family back to the capital, would you be willing to bring Father and Mother with me?"
Min Qiao tentatively revealed her thoughts.
As she expected, Qiao Qingping shook his head and refused without hesitation.
"The Qiao family cannot leave the Jiangnan region. Generations of the Qiao family have lived here. The Qiao family members, relatives and friends, businesses, roots, and everything about the Qiao family are all here. Not to mention my parents, even I cannot leave this place."
"Moreover, those people would absolutely not allow the Qiao family to leave Jiangnan."
Qiao Qingping smiled bitterly, "Although the Qiao family has withdrawn from that circle, we are still in the know. As long as the Qiao family remains in Jiangnan, we will always be under their control. Therefore, they don't mind letting us live a life of ignominy."
"To avoid unnecessary trouble, those people might temporarily compromise because of your threats."
"However, once the Qiao family has the idea of leaving Jiangnan and moving the whole family to the capital, those people will definitely not be lenient with the Qiao family anymore!"
Min Qiao's heart sank suddenly; she had been too presumptuous.
Just then, Qiao Qingping changed the subject: "Although the Qiao family cannot do without Jiangnan, you can take your second sister-in-law and Yuanyao to the capital."
"Your second sister-in-law's illness is psychological. I'll find some time to have Jingyao secretly come back so your second sister-in-law can see him. Perhaps her condition will improve."
"As for Yuanyao's situation, I'm sure your sister-in-law has already told you everything."
“That child is not even twenty yet. We can’t let her waste her whole life in a nunnery. If we leave the Jiangnan region, we might be able to find her a suitable marriage.”
"In this way, it will also be good for your second sister-in-law's condition."
Qiao Qingping thought for a moment and then added, "You don't need to worry about those people. Your second sister-in-law and Yuanyao know nothing about the Qiao family and those people. I don't think those people will stop them from leaving."
Madam Min Qiao nodded in agreement, “Alright, I will take my second sister-in-law and Yuanyao back to the capital. There are good doctors in the capital and good imperial physicians in the palace. I will definitely cure my second sister-in-law’s illness.”
"only……"
After hesitating for a moment, Madam Min Qiao said, "Jing Yao is in an assassin organization. Where is Jing Yuan now? Can we help them all break free? I can take this opportunity to leave Jiangnan with them. Once we get to the capital, I can help them change their names and let them live normal lives again."
Qiao Qingping smiled, a smile that was both gratified and bittersweet.
"Only with Jing Yao around can the Qiao family's safety be guaranteed. That's why he can't do without the assassin organization!"
"That's why your second brother insisted on sending one of his sons into the assassin organization."
"Because those in power can hand over the assassin organization to the Qiao family, just as they can hand it over to someone else."
"Just as the Qiao family had predicted, the assassin organization was forcibly handed over to someone else years ago."
"Over the years, if it weren't for Jing Yao, countless members of the Qiao family would have died in unexpected little 'accidents'."
Speaking of this, Madam Min suddenly remembered something, "Is Steward Li also a member of the assassin organization?"
The day she arrived in Xincheng County, it was Steward Li who came to pick them up and take them into the city.
At that moment, Ajiu glanced at Steward Li and was immediately terrified. During this time, Ajiu remained timid and hesitant, hiding in her room and rarely venturing out.
Qiao Qingping looked at Min Qiaoshi in surprise, "How did you know? I don't recall telling you about Steward Li, did I? How could you tell?"
Min Qiao hesitated for a moment before telling him about Ajiu.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Qingping immediately frowned.
“I’ve heard Jing Yao say that the training of assassins by assassin organizations is now both cruel and bloody. Every child who can pass all the tests and become a qualified assassin is a cold-blooded person with blood on their hands.”
How could you have such a killer by your side?
At this point, Qiao Qingping's expression changed drastically. "Are you sure this child came to you by accident? Is it possible that she was actually sent to you on purpose?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Min Qiao broke out in a cold sweat.
She might not have thought much of it before. But now... after learning about the Qiao family's affairs, it's hard for Madam Min not to have doubts.
"Probably not?"
Min Qiao recalled everything that had happened since Ajiu came to her side, and tried to convince herself, "She has helped me a lot these past few months. She is also more loyal to me than anyone else. Moreover, she told me a long time ago that she escaped from an assassin organization. She did not deliberately hide her past."
"Have you ever considered that whether it's her loyalty to you or her revealing her past, it's all just to gain your trust?"
Qiao Qingping frowned at Min Qiaoshi, "Don't you think about how likely it is that someone trained by an assassin organization will escape from the organization on their first mission?"
"I'm telling you, it's zero. As far as I know, no assassin trained by an assassin organization ever leaves the organization alive. The only difference is whether they die sooner or later!"
Madam Min looked at Qiao Qingping in disbelief. "Are you saying that Ajiu was deliberately sent to my side from the very beginning?"
Qiao Qingping nodded heavily.
"Who is behind this? And why did he send Ajiu to my side?" Min Qiaoshi couldn't understand.
Qiao Qingping raised his hand, signaling Min Qiao Shi to calm down, before calling out to the door, "Manager Li, come in for a moment."
Soon, the study door opened, and Steward Li strode in from outside.
"Sir, did you call me?"
Qiao Qingping gestured for him to close the door.
After Steward Li closed the door, Qiao Qingping pointed to Madam Min Qiao and said, "Jingyao, come and greet your aunt."
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