The Pei family in the capital.
Before the hour of Hai (9-11 PM), Pei Zhujin lay down on the soft couch in the study.
I made an appointment with Miss Qiao that day to enter her dream at the hour of Hai (9-11 PM).
Although after a few days of processing it, he was certain that it was unlikely to be a dream.
But fearing the slightest mishap and the possibility of missing Miss Qiao's words, he proceeded step by step.
Sure enough, Qiao Lian'er's voice rang out again.
"Brother Pei."
“I’m here,” Pei Zhujin replied immediately.
Tell her about the progress: "We've already sent someone to investigate the temple where Miss Qiao stayed. She doesn't have a name in the temple, only a Dharma name, Miaoxin."
"They also sent people to infiltrate the Ministry of Revenue and secretly check the household registration at the time of her birth. They found that only her nickname, Aya, was recorded. It was probably around that time that they predicted that Miss Qiao was destined for disaster, so they did not give her a formal name and sent her to a temple first."
"So, once you leave the temple, you can call yourself whatever you want?" Qiao Lian'er's eyes darkened.
“That’s right. Before they left the capital, they went to the Ministry of Revenue and registered their full name as Qiao Lian’er.”
Now, the name Qiao Lian'er has left its mark in the capital, and it can be officially verified.
"How did the Qiao family in the capital find out that I took out those formations?" Qiao Lian'er asked again.
“Those generals are fine. They are all proud and aloof and do not collude with court officials. This is a major taboo for His Majesty, and no one dares to cross that line.”
"To be honest, it was my oversight."
"What does this have to do with Brother Pei?"
"When we used Miss Qiao's formation to turn the tide of the battle, in order to pave the way for Miss Qiao in the future and make the reward process smoother, I spread the word that the formation on the battlefield was brought out by a girl named Qiao Lian'er who was thousands of miles away. This Miss Qiao also knew how to control floods and saved the villagers from their losses."
"I originally intended to promote you, but I never expected that someone with ulterior motives would target me." Pei Zhujin's tone was more apologetic: "I'm really sorry."
Qiao Lian'er smiled, not minding at all: "Brother Pei meant well. Besides, after winning a battle, it would be hard to accept that the formation was brought out by a village girl. Brother Pei's approach is correct."
"The one who is wrong is the one who covets the credit of others."
Seeing her so open-minded and magnanimous, Pei Zhujin felt much relieved.
"Now, as long as Miss Qiao keeps more evidence, you won't have to worry about the credit being taken away by the Qiao family in the capital."
"I have also sent men to secretly meet General Guan's cavalry who are delivering the portrait. They should be making contact soon."
"If they succeed, it will be a complete reversal of right and wrong, and I will not give in to their wishes."
Qiao Lian'er spoke each word with cold resolve.
"Brother Pei, I have some distinctive features. If it's still convenient, could you please spread the word for me?"
"Alright, tell me, the Imperial Guards withdrew half of their troops today, so it's definitely easier than before."
Qiao Lian'er deduced from these words that things were changing in a positive direction for the Pei family.
Otherwise, the number of Imperial Guards surrounding the house would increase.
"I have a burn scar on my left knee, which is a scar I got when I was a child, when I saved a child from falling into a fire."
Qiao Lian'er lied and apologized at the same time, "Brother Pei, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to lie to you."
“I will remember that. Miss Qiao’s righteousness began in her childhood.” Pei Zhujin sighed, with deep admiration.
Pei Shijiu entered at some point and saw his elder brother lying on the soft couch with his eyes closed, talking to Qiao Lian'er.
A mischievous glint appeared in his eyes as he leaned closer with a mysterious look: "Little girl, guess who I am?"
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