Mrs. Joe was often so angry that she was speechless.
Qiao's mother also saw that Liu Ji's brothers were growing up day by day, speaking elegantly, and being reasonable and sensible.
Mrs. Qiao complained to Old Man Qiao again:
"Look, this is your eldest daughter. She has raised the Liu family's son so well, while her two younger brothers are just mud."
Old Man Qiao told his wife to speak from her conscience.
"You! You're talking nonsense. Every time Yu Fan comes to teach, Qiao Er and Qiao San are always there listening. It's because those two aren't making progress, and your own sons aren't making progress, yet you blame Liu Ji and the others for being successful. They at least call you their godmother, can't you stop showing favoritism? Aren't our Qiao family's achievements also an honor for us? You insist that Da Qiao is biased, I think it's your heart that's crooked."
Mrs. Qiao was scolded again.
I haven't been able to eat all day.
Well, the news of the old lady's unwell condition reached the ears of her eldest daughter, Qiao Jingjing.
Every time Qiao Jingjing heard that her mother was not feeling well, she would always put down the most important thing at hand and rush home to comfort her mother.
Every time Mrs. Qiao saw her eldest daughter...
The eldest daughter always radiates beauty, possessing both the charm and cuteness of a young woman and the decisiveness and efficiency of an older woman.
Mrs. Qiao also admitted that her eldest daughter was now living a good life, with the best food, clothing and daily necessities. She estimated that her eldest daughter's wealth was enough to buy the entire Wu County, plus the entire Taihu Lake.
Sometimes, Mrs. Joe would say a few polite words to her eldest daughter:
"You've come to see me again. What have you been so busy with all day? Are the children at home behaving well? How's your mother-in-law? Is she still taking her medicine? Has someone already arranged a marriage for your sister-in-law?"
While talking, Aunt Qiao chatted about everyday matters, but also took the opportunity to try and find out some inside information about the Sun Group from Qiao Jingjing.
For example, Sun Shangxiang had grown to be thirteen or fourteen years old, which was the age at which people could get married at that time.
Sun Shangxiang, as the younger sister of the Marquis of Wu, is the most esteemed princess of Wu Commandery.
Who will Sun Shangxiang marry? That will definitely be a very, very valuable signal.
Despite her advanced age and frail body, Aunt Qiao was still concerned about important matters in Wu County.
Of course, she wasn't thinking about her eldest daughter.
The reason Mrs. Joe wanted to know this important information was simply to secure a place in her circle of wealthy women.
Qiao's mother has now joined the circle of noble ladies in Wu County, thanks to her eldest daughter's connection to Lady Qiao's biological mother, Lady Nian, who was once the most beautiful woman in Luoyang.
Mrs. Qiao had a wide social circle, although she was not very agile and her condition was sometimes good and sometimes bad.
But because of her status, Mrs. Qiao enjoyed being the center of attention in the Wu County social circle, where everyone flattered her, spoke well of her, and greeted her with smiles.
Qiao's mother asked Qiao Jingjing which family Wu Hou wanted to marry his sister Sun Shangxiang to.
Qiao Jingjing personally served her mother a bowl of calming and sleep-inducing medicine.
“Mother, how old is Ah Xiang? Letting her get married at such a young age, not to mention her older brother’s reluctance, I also feel the same way.”
When Aunt Qiao heard that Qiao Jingjing was still reluctant to part with her sister-in-law, she was very surprised.
It was like hearing a completely new and unprecedented story.
"Oh dear, you're still reluctant? What girl doesn't talk about marriage when she reaches a certain age? Do you want to end up like you and Xiao Qiao did in Lujiang City, where you two sisters completely disgraced me and your father? Is that what you want?"
What's wrong with that?
Wasn't it only after Sun Ce finally conquered Lujiang City that we were able to enjoy this privileged life in Wu County, living like royalty in the phoenix tree?
Qiao Jingjing told her mother to get some rest.
“You always meddle in these matters. Your two younger brothers often advise you to take care of your health, but you just won’t listen. You also love to chatter with those ladies! But then again, it’s all just idle gossip, whether it’s real or not. Who will the real Ah Xiang be betrothed to? Her brothers will definitely make sure they’re sure before they agree. None of your ideas count.”
Qiao Amu's enthusiastic inquiries about the news were dismissed by Qiao Jingjing, who said that she was not a reliable source.
Mrs. Qiao could only lie sullenly in bed.
Qiao Jingjing went outside and chatted with her father for a while, asking if her two younger brothers had been causing trouble lately, and whether her adopted brothers were doing well in their daily lives and studies.
Qiao Xuan has had fewer worries in the past two years, and he looks even younger than he did back in Lujiang City.
Dad still likes fishing.
The old man often looked forward to his eldest daughter returning home and bringing her beloved granddaughter to see him.
Today, Qiao Jingjing returned alone, without her twin daughters, and Qiao Xuan felt a pang of disappointment.
But I can't say it out loud.
He understood that his eldest daughter was always busy with her affairs. If she had free time, why wouldn't she bring her granddaughter home for him to see? She must be very busy, and because her mother was always throwing tantrums and getting sick, she often burdened his eldest daughter.
The old father smiled and said to his eldest daughter:
“From now on, unless it’s something serious, you don’t need to come back! Even though we live close by, it still takes half a day to go back and forth. You can get so much done at home. Your mother’s health is just so-so, nothing serious. It’s all because of her temper and her own insatiable nature.”
Qiao Jingjing took her father's hand and accompanied him for a walk in the small garden.
She said, "It's not because my mother is sick. I miss you all and want to come back and see you. As for work, there's so much to do. When will it ever be finished? I just want to steal a moment from my busy schedule to come back and see you."
Father, isn't it amazing?
Whenever I see you, no matter how many worries or pressures I have, as soon as you call my name, I feel them all disappear.
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