Soon, Qiao Jiaojiao welcomed her second Spring Festival in this world.

The Qiao family sat around the round table, enjoying a warm New Year's Eve dinner.

Qiao Jiaojiao was already able to eat some soft meals, and was now sitting in the baby chair made by Qiao Zhongguo himself, enjoying her meal.

It was Han Yaxian’s first time to celebrate the New Year at the Qiao family. She was a little reserved at first, but she was soon attracted by the lovely Qiao Jiaojiao.

She was really curious about what it felt like to be able to hear her younger sister's inner thoughts.

Qiao Jiaojiao was gnawing on a pig's elbow with great interest. When she raised her eyes, she saw her sister-in-law looking at her and immediately broke into a big smile.

When Han Yaxian saw the chubby little face, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She really likes children, but she and Qiao Lang have discussed it and decided not to rush into having one.

First, the thief who might poison her as predicted by my younger sister has not been found yet.

Second, she had just come into contact with Qiao Lang's business and was really interested in it, so she wanted to spend more time studying it.

Third, Qiao Lang felt that she was still too young and it would not be too late to have the baby after a year, and it would also be better for her health.

Although the future of the Qiao family is uncertain now, Han Yaxian feels peaceful and at ease.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, the family sat together to celebrate the coming of the New Year.

Qiao Jiaojiao was curled up on the couch, happily counting her New Year's money, humming an unknown tune, and seemed to be in a very good mood.

At this time, Mrs. Qiao smiled and talked about the expansion of the orphanage.

"It's really not easy for those children. We sent a lot of charcoal to them before the New Year, but I don't know if it's enough."

"Fortunately, we can start the expansion after the new year. I believe they will be able to live more comfortably by then."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately waved the red seal in her hand towards Mrs. Qiao.

"Mom! Me! Money! Money, money!"

[Great! Mom, you are so thoughtful. I have money here, and I want to contribute too! Build them a warm room! Let them sleep well! ]

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiao stood up and picked up Qiao Jiaojiao, saying with a smile, "There's no need for your New Year's money. Your eldest brother has made a lot of money this year, which is enough!"

"Jiaojiao, save this money. When you grow up, no matter what you want to do with it, mom will support you."

During the New Year's Eve stay this year, the young Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep in Mrs. Qiao's arms.

But it doesn't matter, the whole family made a wish for her:

May the years be always joyful and good people always be safe; may the times be peaceful and prosperous and the country be prosperous and the people be at peace.

————

After the New Year, the Qiao family became busy.

Since Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't do much, she began to practice walking and talking, and soon she could speak short sentences intermittently.

However, because her speech is still not clear, only her family can understand what she says.

Of course, there is an exception, and that is the Fourth Prince who runs to the Qiao Mansion all day long.

Sometimes Qiao Jiaojiao would talk to him in a lot of gibberish and he could really understand what she said.

"Sister Qiao, can you also call me Little Fourth Brother?"

Qiao Jiaojiao snorted softly, "No, no, Xiao Si!"

[You want me to call you, a little brat, brother? No way! ]

The Fourth Prince was a little depressed, but he immediately thought of an interesting piece of news and decided to share it with Qiao Jiaojiao.

"Sister Qiao, the Nanli Kingdom delegation is coming!"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, her eyes rolled and she was indeed very interested.

"real?"

The fourth prince nodded quickly, "I heard from my brother that the Nanli Kingdom's envoys sent news yesterday that they will enter the capital the day after tomorrow."

Qiao Jiaojiao touched her nose. The day after tomorrow? Isn't that the eighth day of the second lunar month?

The envoys from the Nanli Kingdom arrived very early. The Wanshou Festival is on the fourth day of March, almost a month in advance.

"Duke Dingguo should come to pick us up personally. Sister Qiao, you love to watch the fun, so you can go to Putian Street and reserve a seat in advance!"

Qiao Jiaojiao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "Youdao Ni!"

Thinking of this, she "ruthlessly" abandoned the Fourth Prince who wanted to continue practicing martial arts, and ran off to find Qiao Diyi!

If you want to join in the fun, you can always go to your second brother!

————

On the eighth day of February, the news that the Nanli Kingdom's delegation was about to enter the city had spread.

Thanks to the Fourth Prince's early reminder, the Qiao family booked the best seat in Zuixianlou. At this time, Qiao Jiaojiao was held by Qiao Diyi, with her upper body lying on the window, looking excited.

Qiao Tianjing also came and was sitting at the table drinking tea elegantly.

Soon, there were noisy shouts from afar: "Here they come!"

Qiao Jiaojiao also followed suit, "Here we go!"

[Let me see what the domineering and affectionate male second character is like in the original novel! ]

A group of people turned the corner and appeared in front of Qiao Jiaojiao.

The first person Qiao Jiaojiao saw was the tall and handsome Duke Dingguo sitting on a horse.

[Ahhh! General Xiao! Second brother, your father-in-law is here! ]

Upon hearing this, Qiao Diyi was immediately filled with pride and wanted to tell everyone that that was his master and future father-in-law!

Qiao Jiaojiao looked to the right, and her eyes suddenly lit up!

【Here comes the second male lead! 】

The young man's bright red robe was very eye-catching on a tall, pure white horse.

His black hair was draped behind him, tied only slightly with a red ribbon with golden bells hanging on it, which made clear tinkling sounds as his body swayed on the horse's back.

He has fair skin and outstanding facial features, belonging to the bright and beautiful type.

At this moment, he had a smile on his lips, and looked at the people around him, with his chin slightly raised, looking proud and uninhibited.

[So handsome! No wonder he can compete with the male lead, this is definitely a rebellious and handsome guy, so recognizable! ]

The Yong people attached more importance to etiquette, so men had to wear a hat when they went out, and they mostly wore elegant and low-key colors.

The people of Nanli Country are much more casual. It can be seen from the popularity of the secret medicine of bliss that people there pay more attention to pleasure and are more bold and unrestrained.

When the third prince of Nanli Kingdom, Baili Chengyou, appeared on the stage, he was like a speck of red ink dropped into clear water. He was very eye-catching and left a deep impression.

Behind him followed a group of Nanli people, who also had long hair and wore brightly colored clothes.

Qiao Jiaojiao was observing intently when Qiao Diyi suddenly called out in a low voice, "Brother, look who that is."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing leaned over to look, and Qiao Jiaojiao also turned her head to look in the direction Qiao Diyi pointed, only to see a teahouse in front of the left.

At this time, behind a window at the very edge of the second floor of the teahouse, a young girl was struggling to lean out.

Her eyes were bright, her eyebrows were slightly raised, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She looked very excited!

Qiao Jiaojiao was a little surprised and couldn't help but whisper in her heart:

[Meng Guxue! She’s here too! ]

[The last time I saw her was at the Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet. After not seeing her for half a year, I feel like she has become much more beautiful! ]

The comments given by Qiao Jiaojiao have always been very objective. Compared with the previous "bean sprout", Meng Guxue is indeed much more beautiful now.

You know, in the original novel, Meng Guxue was praised to the sky and was even given the title of the most beautiful woman in the capital!

Thinking of this, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but mutter in her heart:

[Could it be that the heroine's halo is taking effect, and Meng Guxue is about to start changing like a girl? ]