Qiao San also agreed, and He Miaomiao also said that this method was brilliant.
Only Qiao Manman pouted.
“Brothers, have you forgotten how we fled to the north to reach Lujiang City? The north was a battlefield, with Cao Cao, Lü Bu, Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, and Gongsun Zan constantly fighting and plundering. Can’t you see the times clearly? Do we really want to go back again just because of a letter from Lord Mengde?”
As soon as Xiao Qiao said this, Qiao Er, Qiao San, and He Miaomiao all glared at her.
That's incredibly rebellious.
"Xiao Qiao, you little rascal, I can't believe it! You seem so soft-hearted, but you've got such a hard heart. Who's that in the north? It's Mother. I'm late. I'm the daughter-in-law of this family. I'm not fortunate enough to meet Mother, but you are all her children. Why are you making excuses when you hear news of Mother?"
"If it were me, I'd go through fire and water in the north, no matter what. It's just bringing Mother back, isn't it? Grandfather, I... Qiao Er and I will go with you."
I wonder where He Miaomiao got the guts this time.
She immediately started packing, including Old Man Qiao's things, and then loaded the travel expenses and luggage onto the carriage that had once carried Qiao Jingjing to Qu'a.
“Uncle Peng’s legs are healed, and he can drive the carriage. We brought some dry food and some silver.”
Qiao Er carried the red-edged sword with him: "Sister, Qiao San, Manman, I have no objection to you staying at home. But I must take care of Mother's matter. Miao Miao and I will go with Father to bring Mother back."
Qiao Jingjing realized that this matter was unusual.
Cao Cao sent a letter with news of his mother, indicating that they would definitely head north.
Go ahead.
She was a little worried about leaving Manman and Qiao San at home.
Qiao Manman frowned as she saw Qiao Jingjing off.
“Sister, it’s not that I’m heartless! I feel like this Mengde Gong is using Mother’s whereabouts to blackmail you. If it really is Mengde Gong blackmailing you, he will definitely hold a grudge against you for refusing him last time.”
Qiao Jingjing's impression of her mother was really not deep.
She was still young then.
The family fled all the way from Luoyang. At that time, the Qiao family still had some wealth, and they had old maids to serve them. Their mother and the two sisters even rode in two separate carriages.
I don't know how I got lost, and I never found it again.
"Sigh, let's talk about the rest later."
Qiao Jingjing knew what Qiao Manman was worried about.
However, according to historical records about Mengde Gong, when he did great things, he would rather kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free, but he was never too bad to women.
Didn't he take all the widows he fancied into his harem? On his deathbed, he worried that these concubines would have no means of support in the future, and instructed them to make needlework so they could support themselves.
Later generations said that Cao Cao had a fondness for married women and that he had a particular taste for them.
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That's too simplistic! The women of this era weren't the same as those of a later era. Even widows were in high demand in this time. Because medical conditions were poor and birth rates were low, many women experienced great difficulty giving birth to their first child, with many dying in childbirth. Those women who were already married, or even had children, actually proved one thing: their fertility was good, and their physical condition was excellent.
Cao Cao cherished these women who had given birth.
Then the story turned to Mengde Gong.
Qiao Jingjing thought that Mengde Gong probably wouldn't make things difficult for her mother.
Yes, Qiao Jingjing guessed correctly.
Cao Mengde not only did not make things difficult for Qiao Jingjing's mother, but after he found this lady, he treated her like an honored guest, inviting her to live in his home and providing her with special servants.
He also assured Mrs. Qiao that he would soon reunite her with her husband and children.
Therefore, Aunt Qiao always thought that Mengde was a good person.
It's really good.
Mengde Gong had only one request: that his eldest daughter come to Juancheng.
should.
They were originally from Luoyang, living in the north, and only moved to Lujiang out of necessity.
Mengde Gong said that when his eldest daughter returned, he would not only give her plenty of gold and silver, but he also only needed her to help him with farming. If she was suitable, Mengde Gong was willing to arrange for her to marry any of his sons.
Let her eldest daughter choose.
Qiao Amu had met all of Mengde Gong's sons.
They were all outstanding! The eldest son, Cao Ang, was deeply loved and cultivated by Mengde Gong. He fought alongside Mengde Gong on the battlefield and made military achievements. He was loved and supported by the soldiers.
Cao Pi, the second son of Mengde, Cao Zhi, the third son, and Cao Zhang, the fourth son, were all exceptionally talented, charismatic, and skilled in both literature and martial arts.
If we could become in-laws with Mengde Gong, that would be incredible!
Qiao's mother lived happily in Cao Mengde's mansion and got along very well with Lady Ding and Lady Bian of Mengde's family, almost like in-laws.
We're just waiting for Old Man Qiao to come back with his eldest daughter.
Mrs. Joe had high hopes for her eldest daughter.
Old Man Qiao finally arrived in Juancheng with his children. The scene was so different; their hair was white, and although they hadn't been separated for ten years, it felt like they had been separated by several lifetimes. Old Man Qiao's mother almost didn't recognize her husband.
Looking at the young woman, who was quite pretty, Qiao's mother hugged her and exclaimed, "My dear Qiao'er, you've grown so much!"
Poor thing!
It turned out she was mistaken; it was her second daughter-in-law.
"Mother, I am Da Qiao."
A girl as agile as a monkey emerged from behind Old Man Qiao, her fair face bearing a noticeable red mark.
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