But he was a widow with young children.
Cao Cao was like this, and so was Liu Bei.
On their deathbeds, they both thought of their contemporary, Sun Jian.
How much they envied Sun Jian!
Sun Jian had a brave and unparalleled eldest son, Sun Ce, and a decisive and capable second son, Sun Quan, who could stand alone against three sides.
Although the father of the Sun family has passed away, his family business has been inherited and carried forward.
If that's the case, then the father can die in peace.
Liu Bei and Cao Cao, these two powerful figures, were active for decades during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. In the end, they left this era with reluctance, regret, and a sense of resignation.
Qiao Jingjing is still on the ship returning to Dongwu.
The situation between Cao Wei and Shu Han changed so rapidly that news of Cao Cao and Liu Bei's deaths spread throughout the country, causing some to weep and others to laugh.
Qiao Jingjing stood at the bow of the boat.
The green mountains on both sides of the strait fly by.
"The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away heroes of the past. Right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye. The green hills remain, witnessing countless sunsets."
Qiao Jingjing just looked at the Yangtze River rolling eastward and hummed a melody.
Lu Xun walked up to her side without her noticing.
Lu Xun listened silently to the ballad that Qiao Jingjing was singing.
The lyrics are very rhythmic and charming.
Lu Xun had to admit that Qiao Jingjing understood the world better than anyone else in it.
No wonder that when she held great power and was revered by everyone on Beigu Mountain in Eastern Wu, she was able to abandon everything and travel to various parts of Southeast China. She was also able to disregard her personal safety and go to Sichuan alone just to rescue Ye Rong.
In Lu Xun's eyes, Qiao Jingjing was the most insightful person.
They are the people least bound by worldly fame and fortune.
She is also the strongest, bravest, and warmest person.
All these years he has loved her, couldn't let her go, and couldn't forget her, not because of her beauty, nor because their parents had arranged their marriage when they were young.
Lu Xun had many thoughts on his mind.
But he still just stood silently beside Qiao Jingjing.
Sun Quan has sent a letter instructing his sister-in-law, Qiao Jingjing, to return to Beigu Mountain and rest for a while.
"Time flies like an arrow! It has been almost three years since my sister-in-law went away to travel. My mother misses her and her nephews and nieces every day. My second brother and his wives are also worried about her safety. Please, sister-in-law, do not be tempted by the beautiful scenery. Instead, think more about your family on Beigu Mountain! From now on, the whole family will be reunited and share all the wonderful things in the world."
Qiao Jingjing's children were not with her.
When she went to Xichuan to pick up Ye Rong, she knew she couldn't let the children go with her into danger, so she asked Liu Ji and A Xiang to take care of them for her.
When Sun Quan found out, he insisted on taking the children back to Beigu Mountain:
“Ah Xiang is pregnant, how can she take care of her nephews and nieces? Come home, I will take care of them myself.”
The children were temporarily staying in Mrs. Yuan's courtyard.
And there's that young and beautiful Ah Shu.
Ah Shu is now sixteen or seventeen years old, and her beauty is breathtaking.
A-Shu helped Madam Yuan take care of Madam Da Qiao's three children.
Sun Quan frequently visited and cared for his nephews and nieces. After many visits, A-Shu grew to like Sun Quan, this powerful figure.
When A-Shu heard that Lady Da-Qiao would be returning, she was overjoyed.
She wanted to marry Sun Quan, not afraid that Lady Yuan would not accept her, but she still needed Lady Qiao's approval.
She thought that since Lady Da Qiao had raised her, she would eventually help her achieve her goals.
Just like how Lady Da Qiao ultimately helped A Luo and Ling Tong, and A Meng and Ye Rong get together.
Lady Da Qiao, even now, is willing to help others achieve their goals.
May lovers be united in marriage.
At this point, Qiao Jingjing was still quite confused.
The powerful Cao Cao and the treacherous Liu Bei, rivals for nearly twenty years, suddenly died.
Not to mention Qiao Jingjing felt uneasy.
Sun Quan also sighed with emotion.
Those two great heroes suddenly disappeared, leaving only Sun Quan, such a great hero, in the world.
With only Zhuge Liang left to hold on, Shu Han was struggling to survive, while Cao Wei was still embroiled in the power struggle between Cao Pi and his brothers.
Only Jiangdong is the strongest.
In that situation, Qiao Jingjing's first thought was for her children.
Ah Shao, and Big Bear and Little Bear.
The two daughters will surely be beautiful and talented in the future, and because of their family connections, they will be wealthy and have high social status. With Sun Quan in charge, they will definitely find their ideal husbands and live a stable and wealthy life.
Qiao Jingjing was only worried about A Shao.
Even though Ah Shao wasn't born from her womb, she had raised him with great care for over ten years and had long regarded him as her own son.
No matter what, Qiao Jingjing had to plan for A Shao's future.
The key lies with Sun Quan.
In his youth, Sun Quan was exceptionally talented, decisive, resolute, and possessed impeccable moral principles. However, with the deaths of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, his mindset inevitably began to change.
When a person no longer has such a powerful opponent watching them every day, no longer has such a powerful opponent keeping them awake at night, they inevitably become complacent.
Sun Quan, too, inevitably became arrogant and was deceived over the long years to come.
There are always petty people in this world.
Turbulent times breed heroes, while the glamorous robes of peaceful eras are often infested with lice.
To avoid being schemed against by villains, Qiao Jingjing not only made plans for A Shao, but also personally returned to Beigu Mountain.
At that time, Old Man Qiao and Old Woman Qiao were already very old.
Qiao Jingjing's whereabouts in the southeast have been unknown for years, and Qiao Manman has to take care of Zhou Yu, who has been recuperating at home. Neither of the sisters can take care of their elderly parents.
The elderly parents then devised a plan to move back to Wu County so that their two sons, Qiao Er and Qiao San, could fulfill their filial duties.
Qiao's parents could no longer enjoy the life of the most elite aristocratic circles; they were just old and wasting their days.
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