Then, she clearly explained the whole story, and Lord Zhang was so shocked by what he heard that he broke out in a cold sweat and felt as if he were in an ice cave after drinking hot tea.
This is a war between powerful families in the capital. Both sides have sent their people to fight here.
Lord Zhang felt like he was about to collapse, so he rolled up his sleeve and wiped his forehead, exclaiming, "Oh my god!"
"Miss Qiao, I will pretend I didn't hear any of that—"
He really wished he were blind, no, deaf.
"No." Qiao Lian'er interrupted him: "If I don't come to see Lord Zhang, the Qiao family in the capital will come to see you. Under coercion and enticement, I don't know what choice Lord Zhang will make. In that case, no matter which side you choose, you will offend the other side."
"Can I not choose?"
Qiao Lian'er smiled enigmatically: "As the prefect of a county, Lord Zhang has the authority to make decisions on matters within the county. Do you think someone who tries to steal credit will let you off the hook?"
"It's better to make a decision now than to be caught off guard and unsure how to respond when the time comes, so as not to lose your composure."
Lord Zhang felt like dying right now. He had originally thought that as a local official in this remote and remote place, he would never seek fame or fortune and would just spend his life with his daughter.
Who would have thought that such a critical and life-threatening matter would actually come knocking on our door?
He was silent for a moment, then said with some difficulty, "Miss Qiao, to be fair, you were the one who provided the array diagram. You deserve credit for this battle that repelled the Northern Tribal Alliance. Anyone who had such thoughts is either stupid or malicious. Although I am a coward, I can still distinguish right from wrong. If I had to choose, I would naturally stand on your side."
"Moreover, I have a beloved child under my care. As parents, we should set an example, not let our children see our flaws."
Lord Zhang's words made Qiao Lian'er look at him with newfound respect.
"Miss Qiao, tell me how you want me to put on this act."
Qiao Lian'er said quietly, "At that time, Lord Zhang should adopt an ambiguous attitude that seems to favor the Qiao family in the capital."
Only then would the Qiao family in the capital agree to take Lord Zhang with them.
After pondering it for a while, Lord Zhang quickly understood. Having served as an official for many years, he certainly knew what to do.
He chose Qiao Lian'er's side not only because of justice and his daughter, but also because the Pei family was a founding father of the nation, standing strong for over a hundred years without decline. They were the most powerful non-royal family in the capital city and the vast Daze Kingdom, where powerful families abounded.
Now that things are "open," Qiao Lian'er has to rush off to Yuezhou without stopping.
Zhang Ci'er lifted her skirt and followed.
"Miss Qiao, are you leaving already?"
"Yes, there's a lot to do."
Zhang Ci'er said with admiration, "I really envy you. You're someone who's destined for great things."
She wanted to emulate Qiao Lian'er, but all she could do was practice music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and at most read some military books. Qiao Lian'er's skills and courage seemed to be innate, which made people envious.
Qiao Lian'er smiled and said, "Miss Zhang, it's actually quite good for you to grow up carefree like this."
"Why? It's not always better for a person to be more capable."
Qiao Lian'er's expression was somewhat complicated: "With my background, whether it's business or war, I have some ideas in my head. If I can't become strong, danger will come for me and my family."
Ultimately, it's all about saving your life.
Zhang Ci'er was stunned.
Qiao Lian'er continued, "But you are different. As the daughter of the county magistrate, you have Lord Zhang's protection. The county government office is your protective wall on all sides."
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