"Lian'er".
Qiao Lian'er put down her pen.
"Second sister-in-law, please sit down."
Pei Qingrong sat down opposite her and noticed that the tea in front of Qiao Lian'er had long since cooled down, and the snacks had also gone cold and remained untouched.
She still remembered that when she first met Qiao Lian'er, she was a leisurely person who loved sweets, enjoyed strolling around the capital, and had a lively and innocent air about her.
Now, in order to support this huge family business, the sixteen-year-old has almost lost his youthful spirit, focusing only on the family's interests, and his eyes are filled with cold decisiveness.
For a moment, Pei Qingrong felt a pang of heartache, unsure whether this was a good thing or a bad thing for Qiao Lian'er.
But she immediately realized that Qiao Lian'er's skills were something many people could only dream of, and she was destined to be admired by others.
Given her personality, no one can force her to do anything; she does everything she does willingly.
With that, Pei Qingrong felt at ease.
"Second sister-in-law, I've called you here because I want to tell you something important, at least for your life," Qiao Lian'er said.
Pei Qingrong immediately became interested, as she had been thinking about these issues recently.
"Okay, Lian'er, you go ahead, I'm listening."
"Originally, my second sister-in-law served as a captain in the Qingfeng Plain fiefdom, with two thousand soldiers under her command. As expected of someone from a military family, she trained her soldiers to a high standard and was deeply loved by them."
Pei Qingrong looked ashamed: "But I wasted two years."
Qiao Lian'er knew that a woman who loved riding a warhorse could not possibly endure being confined to a secluded room for long.
"Delays in childbirth are inevitable, but as long as you have the will, it's never too late to pick it up again."
Qiao Lian'er looked at Pei Qingrong solemnly: "Second sister-in-law, with your abilities, it would be a waste of your talents to return to your fiefdom of Qingfeng Plain and take charge of two thousand people."
"Tianhe Prefecture originally had 20,000 garrison soldiers, but the commander has been transferred. If you are willing, I hope you will take over as commander. However, Tianhe Prefecture is more than 100 miles away from the capital, so you may have to endure some hardship traveling back and forth. When there are many things to do and heavy tasks, you may even need to stay there for a period of time, which may be shorter or longer."
As Qiao Lian'er spoke, Pei Qingrong's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if the stars in the sky were blooming, carrying a burning passion for her dreams.
"Lian'er, are you serious?" Taking command of 20,000 soldiers at once was something she never dared to dream of before.
Qiao Lian'er said, "Since Tianhe Prefecture became my fief, I have been thinking about the selection of the commander. My uncles and brothers are all suitable with their abilities, but they have already settled down in Qingfeng Plain fief. Moreover, they are now skilled in training cavalry, and the morale of the troops and the training process are highly coordinated. It is not realistic to transfer them away or to let you return to Qingfeng Plain."
"Tianhe Prefecture is primarily composed of infantry, and the goal is to build a highly skilled infantry force. Everything is just beginning. If you can successfully train them, it will be your achievement."
Pei Qingrong was thrilled. This was an important task entrusted to her, a sign of trust, and also a great challenge.
"Lian'er, when can I set off?"
Qiao Lian'er smiled and said, "No rush, let's go after Sister Zhizhi gets married."
Pei Qingrong couldn't help but confide in her: "Actually, I've been feeling a bit lost for the past six months. I don't know what to do in the future. But it would seem pretentious to say it out loud, because the Qiao family has everything, but women in this world can't always have dreams."
She looked at Qiao Lian'er with eyes full of gratitude: "Fortunately, Lian'er understands me."
“Childbirth is very harmful to the body. My second sister-in-law rested at home for a year, which is not a bad thing. I think she has recovered almost completely. During this year of rest, she was preparing for a better future. Everything is preordained by fate.”
Pei Qingrong promised, "I will not let Lian'er down, I will not let the Qiao family down, and I will not let the Pei family down."
With the wedding fast approaching, invitations have already been sent out to all the prestigious families.
The Ouyang family wrote a letter to the Da Nu Kingdom, but did not receive a reply because the reply had reached Song Ruier.
“Yes, the Lin family is related to the imperial family. If the Qiao family and the Lin family form a marriage alliance, they will be even more difficult to deal with in the future.” Song Ruier said, while clenching the letter in her hand tightly.
“The Sun family is useless, and the Ouyang family is also a bunch of good-for-nothings. I’ll have to handle this kind of thing.”
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