If she were a woman who knew when to advance and retreat, she would have politely declined Lu Qiuqiu's offer.
That's enough for now. I should return to the Wu Marquis's residence as soon as possible and settle into that small talisman garden, lest my new arrival give the people of the Marquis's residence an opportunity to use me against him.
Qiao Jingjing may have a telepathic connection with Sun Ce.
Since Sun Ce has already declared that he will spoil her without limit.
She has to cooperate.
Qiao Jingjing did indeed bring Sun Shangxiang to a banquet at Zhou Yu's residence.
During the banquet, Qiao Manman played a piece of music and danced.
Lu Qiuqiu also played drinking games and drank with Qiao Jingjing.
Even a child like Sun Shangxiang found the banquet both comfortable and enjoyable.
It was quite dark by then, and if Sun Shangxiang hadn't reminded her that it was time to go home, Qiao Jingjing probably would have continued talking to her sister.
Zhou Yu had already sent men to prepare the carriage.
Because he was worried, Zhou Yu insisted on personally escorting Qiao Jingjing and Sun Shangxiang back to their residence.
Qiao Jingjing's itinerary for the day had already been reported to Sun Ce and Lady Wu.
Everyone in the mansion knew about it.
Since Wu Hou Sun Ce had already spoken out, Lady Qiao could not be restrained.
Aside from those who are quietly waiting to see what happens next.
Several people have already filed complaints, one after another, all to Madam Wu.
"Madam, are you really not going to do anything about this? Our princess is still so young, how can she spend all her time with this Madam Qiao? Madam Qiao is taking advantage of her youth and beauty to be intimate with Marquis Wu... like dry tinder and a raging fire! At this time, no matter what outrageous things she does, Marquis Wu will certainly not bear to punish her, we can't let her corrupt the princess."
Some people came from Madam Gu's place in Fu Garden and said that Madam Gu hadn't been able to eat lunch or dinner.
"Madam, what can we do if this continues for a long time?"
The place where Madam Wu is staying has already been set on fire.
Then they talked about Qiao Jingjing's parents.
They moved into a separate courtyard in the Wu Hou Mansion with Qiao Jingjing.
They were taken care of everywhere, which directly elevated them to a life of luxury.
It was even more grand than the hospitality that Qiao's mother received at Cao Cao's residence back then.
In the morning, Madam Wu even sent someone to invite Aunt Qiao and Old Man Qiao to come over for a chat and tea.
In the afternoon, more food and clothing fabric were delivered.
Mrs. Joe was initially very satisfied.
But when she saw her two sons unemployed at home, something else came to mind.
All day long, her eldest daughter went out to have fun and didn't come here to ask her old mother how she was doing.
Back then, when Qiao's mother was in the north, she had seen the sons of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
She knew very well that in this chaotic world, if a man wanted to make a name for himself, he had to go to the battlefield.
She had already heard about it from Madam Wu this morning.
I heard that her son-in-law, Sun Ce, the Marquis of Wu, is about to lead his troops to attack Huang Zu of Jiangxia.
When Mrs. Qiao returned, she discussed it with Mr. Qiao.
"Last year, Qiao Er and Qiao San served as civil officials for Liu Xun in Lujiang City, which I never thought highly of."
Now that our Qiao family has formed a marriage alliance with Lord Wu, we're all on the same side! I've been observing this closely these past few days, and Lord Wu is showing our Qiao family immense favor.
The saying goes, "Like father, like son." Even Emperor Wu of Han, a man of great talent and ambition, relied on Wei Zifu's brother Wei Qing and nephew Huo Qubing. How much more so for ordinary families like ours!
As I say, when Da Qiao arrives, have her say a few words to your son-in-law, and tell him to bring your two sons with you on this military expedition.
If we return with military merit following Lord Wu, it will bring glory to our Qiao family!
Why are you looking at me like that?
Qiao Xuan, all my plans are for the sake of my family!
You spoil your eldest daughter, and she only listens to you. She treats me, her mother, very poorly. Don't think I don't know that!
In your heart, only your eldest daughter is allowed to be a filial daughter and receive praise.
Your sons are like dog shit?
"You're still looking at me! Do you expect us to live in our son-in-law's house forever? This is only temporary; we need to earn military merit."
At this moment, Mrs. Qiao was thinking about the future of her two sons.
When she returned two years earlier, her crazy eyes were only fixed on Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao. She disliked that they couldn't get married and that they had disgraced the Qiao family. She kept her two sons at home and wouldn't even let them do any chores.
If it weren't for Qiao Jingjing recommending Qiao Er and Qiao San to Liu Xun for minor official positions, they would have wasted their lives over the years.
When the Qiao family arrived at Sun Ce's side, Qiao's mother saw Sun Ce's imposing manner and suddenly remembered the achievements of her two sons.
Oh yeah! There's someone behind us.
Perhaps they've seen too many stories of people rising to prominence through nepotism.
When Qiao Jingjing returned home that night, it was already quite late.
While Pearl went outside to pour tea, Yu Mei told Qiao Jingjing:
"Madam, our matriarch sent a servant to tell you that she wants you to visit her when you have some free time."
Qiao Jingjing drank a few cups of sake and became slightly tipsy.
She had been busy all day, trying to please her sister-in-law and befriending Zhou Gongjin and his first wife. She was exhausted and just wanted to lie down and take a nap.
After being reminded by the maid Yu Mei.
She wondered why her elderly mother wanted to see her.
I guess it's not because her elderly mother misses her.
Qiao Jingjing quickly calculated that her mother could only be doing this for Qiao Er and Qiao San.
After leaving Lujiang City, following Sun Ce's large army, Qiao Amu witnessed firsthand what it meant to be a successful man with a large following, capable of commanding tens of thousands of men to follow him to the death with a single call.
That's what a real man is like!
Perhaps Qiao's mother has already set her sights on her son-in-law, Sun Ce.
Qiao Jingjing washed her hands and applied a face mask.
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