The days of a baby pass quickly with just eating and drinking.

With the careful care of the whole family, Qiao Jiaojiao slowly learned to lift her head and turn over. When she was four months old, she would arch her buttocks and try to sit up all day long.

It was the twelfth lunar month, and Qiao Jiaojiao welcomed her first Spring Festival in this world.

Qiao Zhongguo really doted on Qiao Jiaojiao like the apple of his eye. He always held her in his arms during holidays and was reluctant to let her go. Even Mrs. Qiao scolded him for becoming a daughter slave.

After hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo felt proud of it.

He used to learn exquisite wood carving from his subordinates in his spare time in the military camp. Now he carves one piece of wood every month, recording the growth and changes of Qiao Jiaojiao vividly.

Qiao Diyi came over and said, "Dad, carve one for me too. I want one that looks heroic!"

Qiao Zhongguo raised his foot and kicked him, "Get lost! Haven't you had enough?"

Qiao Diyi shuddered when he heard this and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Dad, why do you always beat me?"

Qiao Zhongguo snorted coldly, "You are the only tough kid in the family, who else should I hit if not you?"

Who told you to be a naughty boy and dare to go to that place of fireworks with others!

Although this hasn't happened yet, it doesn't affect me beating you up in advance!

Mrs. Qiao came over holding Qiao Jiaojiao, who was wrapped like a little ball. Seeing the father and son fighting again, she couldn't help but shake her head helplessly.

Qiao Jiaojiao burst into laughter when she saw this.

[Hehe, doesn't the second brother know? There's an old saying that goes, the eldest is spoiled, the third is spoiled, and the second is the unlucky one who suffers! ]

Qiao Diyi: “….”

Very insightful!

"I want to hug my little sister! My little sister is the one who cares about me the most!"

As soon as Qiao Diyi stretched out his hand, Qiao Jiaojiao was hugged by Qiao Zhongguo.

It snowed heavily in the capital city in December. Qiao Jiaojiao wore a thick coat and a white fox fur cloak on the outside. She looked like a little jade doll.

Qiao Zhongguo handed the wood carving to Qiao Jiaojiao like presenting a treasure, which made Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes light up.

[Wow! So beautiful! It looks just like me! My dad is so ingenious and his work is beyond imagination!]

Qiao Zhongguo was very pleased to hear this and smiled like a flower. He secretly made up his mind to carve hundreds more for Jiaojiao!

As the sky gradually darkened, the family sat in the house with the fire on the ground, took off their heavy coats, and talked happily together under the covers.

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the sumptuous dinner on the table and couldn't stop drooling.

[Wow, roast chicken, steamed duck, roast suckling pig, wait for me, I'm growing up quickly! ]

When they heard Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts, they couldn't help laughing, but they were afraid that they would be discovered by each other.

So Qiao Zhongguo pretended to pour wine, Mrs. Qiao lowered her head and pretended to tidy up Qiao Jiaojiao's hair, Qiao Tianjing pretended to cover his mouth and cough, and Qiao Diyi leaned over and pretended to find something under the table.

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at everyone and suddenly became busy:?

Crackling——

Amid the festive sound of firecrackers, the whole family, with eight hundred thoughts in their minds, finally laughed heartily.

Qiao Jiaojiao was not afraid of the sound of firecrackers at all. She jumped excitedly and screamed in Mrs. Qiao's arms.

At this moment, even her eyes were a little wet.

This is the warmth and reunion that a fatherless and motherless person had never experienced in the previous life. It is so soothing.

It is a custom to stay up all night on New Year's Eve. Qiao Jiaojiao was still young and soon couldn't hold on any longer, so she fell asleep in Mrs. Qiao's arms.

When the gongs and drums of midnight sounded, the Qiao family members all made the same wish at the same time:

May their Jiaojiao live a smooth, peaceful and happy life.

On the third day of the New Year, Qiao Zhongguo and his family went to the Duke of Yan's Mansion to pay New Year's greetings.

This was the first time that Qiao Jiaojiao came to the Duke of Yan's Mansion. When the Duke of Yan got the news, he actually waited at the door early.

The moment he saw Qiao Jiaojiao, Duke Yan's eyes smiled and he immediately hugged her.

"Jiaojiao, it's cold outside, come in with grandpa."

Duke Yan turned around and left, leaving the rest of the Qiao family alone.

Qiao family:?

"Sister, brother-in-law, come in quickly!"

Qiao Jiaojiao had sharp eyes and immediately spotted her uncle who was still a dandy even in his middle age.

If a person wants to be a playboy, he must have the capital, otherwise he is called a gangster.

Madam Qiao was once the most beautiful woman in the capital. As Madam Qiao's brother, Master Zuo was naturally also very handsome.

It’s just that I’ve neglected self-management over the years, and that big belly is really eye-catching.

Mrs. Qiao asked politely, "Where's the sister-in-law?"

The Crown Prince Zuo Heying showed dissatisfaction on his face, "She went back to her parents' home early in the morning. She had planned to go there tomorrow, but she suddenly changed her mind. I don't know what she was thinking."

Mrs. Qiao understood. She had just sent the message that her sister-in-law was coming, but she left right after. It seemed that she was still angry with her.

Okay.

Mrs. Qiao smiled faintly. She came here just to see her father.

Zuo Heying chatted with the three members of the Qiao family in the hall, while Mrs. Qiao followed Duke Yan into the back hall.

She looked up and saw that Qiao Jiaojiao had another big red envelope in her arms.

"Dad, Jiaojiao has everything she needs. You don't have to be so generous every time." Mrs. Qiao said angrily.

Duke Yan's eyes widened, "This is what I, as a grandfather, want. How can you, as a daughter, have any say in this?"

He turned his head to look at Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms again, and even his voice became hoarse.

"Good boy Jiaojiao, don't listen to your mother, keep it! From now on, it will be our Jiaojiao's dowry!"

Qiao Jiaojiao held the red seal in her hand, her face full of excitement.

[Thank you, my handsome, charming and generous grandfather! Wow, this red envelope is really thick! ]

Mrs. Qiao held her forehead helplessly. She and her husband didn't care much about material things, but Jiaojiao was a little money-grubber.

Qiao Jiaojiao played in the house for a while. After the bumpy ride on the road, she felt drowsy again.

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao asked Madam Liu to take Qiao Jiaojiao to the warm room next door to sleep for a while.

Seeing that no one was around, Duke Yan suddenly spoke up: "Jing'er, that matter is indeed a bit strange."

Mrs. Qiao was about to ask about it, but her heart skipped a beat when she heard the words.

The last time she mentioned her eldest sister-in-law's childhood sweetheart, her father said he would go back and check. Three months had passed without any news, so she had a feeling that this matter was not simple.

Duke Yan looked solemn and said in a deep voice:

"That man's name is Li Xusheng. He is actually a relative of your sister-in-law's family. His family had nowhere else to go, so they came to the capital for refuge."

"It is said that he and your eldest sister-in-law grew up together and they have a very close relationship. Li Xusheng is also promising. He is very good at martial arts. My in-laws intend to recommend him to the military camp for training."

"It seems that the two families originally wanted to strengthen their relationship."

"The bad thing is that your eldest brother fell in love with your eldest sister-in-law. After our two families agreed on the marriage, Li Xusheng's family disappeared."

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, her heart sank.

She knew that her elder sister-in-law was very happy when she first married into the Duke's Mansion. So it seemed that she was also satisfied with this marriage.

Could it be that my eldest sister-in-law's family drove the Li family away in order to successfully marry into the Duke's Mansion?

Thinking in a darker direction, could someone have died?