The table was laden with a dazzling array of delicacies, all rare finds in the capital. I couldn't name many of them, but I knew they were delicious, incredibly delicious.
The patriarch of the Pei family also took his seat. He was a serious man and rarely smiled, but his welcome was evident.
He silently sized up Qiao Lian'er, and already knew what was going on in his mind.
This girl possesses extraordinary talent and such a calm demeanor, as if she wouldn't flinch even if Mount Tai collapsed before her. She's destined for great things, and he was delighted that the two brothers could make such a friend.
Fine wines and delicacies were laid out on the table, and several men drank heartily. Master Pei noticed that Da Cheng had a good capacity for alcohol. He also noticed that Da Cheng had an air of authority between his brows and eyes, and that he was tall and upright. When he ate, his spine was very straight, as if it were a habit.
"Is the young Qiao brother a general?" Master Pei guessed.
Da Cheng truthfully replied, "He is the head of the border garrison, in charge of a thousand soldiers."
"Very good, very good. I see you have the composure to control a battlefield. You will surely achieve great things in the future."
The title of "Head of Soldiers" is not enough to impress anyone in the capital, but Master Pei has already learned that the Qiao family is a family of peasants. This boy is only sixteen or seventeen years old and has already become a head of soldiers, which shows that he earned it through his own efforts. Such a person definitely has a lot of room for future development.
"Eat more," Madam Pei instructed the servants to serve the three siblings.
The food in the capital was so delicious, it was completely different from the food in the south. The three siblings ate their fill.
After enjoying the meal, they gathered around the stove to drink tea and chat.
Master Pei had to go to the yamen to work, and he had just been busy meeting with the two brothers' good friend, so he took the time to come over.
Madam Pei needed to rest and was quite tired after all the commotion, so she asked her two brothers to escort the three siblings to the courtyard to settle in.
"If you have any needs, just let us know. We can meet them all. Don't hold back. It's not easy for you to come all this way, so the Pei family should do our best to be hospitable," Madam Pei said.
Qiao Lian'er and Qiao Zhizhi's courtyards are in the same place, and Qiao Dacheng's is next to them, all facing the same direction.
Walking along the path, there are buds about to bloom and newly sprouted green branches everywhere. In the south, flowers are already in full bloom, while in the north, the climate is still cold and spring is just beginning to show. The babbling of the stream can be heard from near and far, which is very pleasant.
The garden and courtyards meandered and twisted, and after walking a while, a hidden paradise appeared. The three siblings enjoyed the scenery with great interest.
After Dacheng and Qiao Zhizhi were admitted to the hospital, Qiao Lian'er came out of the room.
At this moment, the Pei brothers were about to leave outside the door.
"Young Master, Second Young Master, I wish to go and meet the Emperor now."
“Why go now? You’ve been traveling for half a month. Get some rest for the night and we can talk about it tomorrow,” Pei Zhujin said.
Pei Shijiu: "Little girl, what's the rush? There's plenty of time later."
"The Emperor may already know I have arrived. If I delay for one night, it would seem lazy and disrespectful."
Pei Zhujin thought about it and agreed: "Okay, we'll go with you."
"Wait here, I'll go get your things. I can tell you weren't prepared." Pei Shijiu winked mysteriously and hurried off.
"What is it?" Qiao Lian'er asked, puzzled.
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