Qiao Zhizhi didn't react for a moment, her face blank, and she let out an "Ah".
But then she immediately thought, "Lian'er, are you going to leave me here? No, I want to stay with everyone."
The capital city is so big, and she's all alone. How is she supposed to survive?
She now realized that many of the things Lian'er could do were unrealistic and impossible for her; she simply didn't have the ability or courage.
Qiao Lian'er saw that she was a little frightened, and thinking about it, it made sense. Qiao Zhizhi was only fifteen years old, and in the world she came from, she was still a junior high school student.
“That’s not what I meant. I meant, if a few members of our family stayed in Beijing, would Sister Zhizhi be willing?”
"How many people? Does that mean the Qiao family will be split up? This—"
"It's not that we're separated. We can meet if we want. We'll be there in less than ten days if we travel at full speed."
“The fiefdom needs to recruit soldiers. I think that instead of conscripting new soldiers, we should take this opportunity to have my uncles and elder brothers stationed in Qingfeng Plain. Being right under the emperor’s nose, they can also get better opportunities for promotion.”
"The South is too far and remote. Even if one makes a great contribution, it is difficult to deliver it to the emperor. Even if it does reach him, he will be remembered by others."
"Didn't you hear Master Pei say at the dinner table that, being far from the emperor's reach, there are not only fewer opportunities but also more troubles?"
"Not everyone can come. Three uncles and four brothers, three or four. Daughters, two. One of them is me, and the other, if you'd like, is you."
"My sister-in-law is pregnant, and Sister Xi'er is waiting for Brother Xinghe to take his exam in Datian Village, so neither of them is suitable to come for the time being."
“Sister Zhizhi, you might have more room to grow in the capital. There are many educated women here, which would be a good environment for you.”
As Qiao Zhizhi listened, her eyes shone even brighter, and she felt a flame burning in her heart.
Lian'er is here, and she is here too. There's nothing to worry about, and perhaps they can even earn a better future.
Just thinking about it makes my heart flutter.
"Okay, I'll stay."
"I'll stay too." With a voice full of ambition and aspiration, Da Cheng walked into the courtyard.
He had been thinking about what Master Pei had said and couldn't sleep at all, so he thought of coming to find the two sisters.
Qiao Lian'er's words struck a chord with him.
In the capital, opportunities abound. As long as you have the ability, fate will never let you down. Moreover, the potential here is very high, which motivates people to strive.
"Brother Dacheng, have you thought it through?"
Qiao Lian'er observed the situation at the dinner table and noticed a fleeting surge of ambition on Da Cheng's face after Master Pei finished speaking.
"Yes, I've thought it through. I'm young and unmarried, so I have more freedom and can focus on my work without distractions."
“Alright, I’ll write a letter tonight, firstly to let you know I’m safe, and secondly to let my family discuss this matter with General Guan,” Qiao Lian’er said.
There was ink and brush in the study. Qiao Lian'er dipped her brush in the ink and began to write. Her words were extremely earnest. The people of this land have always been attached to their homeland. Although this was not a move, it was no small matter for a family to send several people to live in a distant place for an extended period. Therefore, she emphasized the importance and necessity of this matter.
She wasn't exaggerating. If they could establish themselves and settle down in the capital, it would be a great opportunity for the Qiao family to rise to prominence, severing their fate of farming for generations to come.
In this prosperous land where noble families abound, every family remains vigilant and enterprising, ensuring they do not decline and return to farming for at least a few generations.
In Datian Village, the Qiao family seemed quite remarkable, but in the capital, they were insignificant. The only thing worth mentioning was her status as a county princess.
If we can fight for it, why not?
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