Under the family's surprised and expectant gaze, Qiao Jiaojiao turned over her hand, and a bright yellow talisman lay on it.

The Qiao family has always known that Jiaojiao has a magical merit mall where they can exchange merit for various treasures, but this is the first time they have seen the treasures in person.

The talisman was very new, but it was extremely smooth and there was nothing on it.

Qiao Jiaojiao handed the talisman to Qiao Zhongguo and said with a smile, "Daddy, this is the Vajra Indestructible Talisman. If you put it on your body, you will be invulnerable to swords and guns!"

She seldom spoke such a long sentence, and paused out of habit.

"However, it is a one-time use. It can only block one attack, and then it will become ineffective."

Qiao Zhongguo took the talisman and still maintained the demeanor of a movie star, with a look of shock and confusion on his face.

“How can this small piece be so powerful?”

Qiao Jiaojiao nodded quickly, "Daddy believes me, really!"

This talisman is very expensive, and she is reluctant to use it for demonstration.

"Oh right, wait!"

Qiao Jiaojiao flipped her little hand and produced another talisman, which was the cheapest mind-transferring talisman in the mall.

"Daddy, look at this!"

Qiao Jiaojiao pasted the Mind-Transforming Talisman between her eyebrows and took it off after two breaths. A line of words appeared on it:

——May Daddy and Second Brother have a smooth journey and return safely!

"Daddy, look!"

The Qiao family saw with their own eyes the words on the talisman appear from nothing, and they couldn't help but be amazed.

Qiao Zhongguo was afraid of wasting Qiao Jiaojiao's merits, so he hurriedly said: "Jiaojiao, Daddy believes in you, everyone believes in you, there is no need to try."

Qiao Jiaojiao nodded happily and responded crisply, "Okay!"

[Dad and my second brother are going to Nanli Country. One Vajra Indestructible Talisman is definitely not enough. However, we only have 205 points of merit left. We must use them wisely.]

[Anyway, there is still nearly half a month left, so let me think about it carefully! ]

Over the next few days, Qiao Jiaojiao carefully observed the reactions of everyone in the family. Only when she was sure that they loved her as much as before and there was nothing unusual did she finally feel at ease.

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On this day, Duke Yan invited Tan Hanchi to his house.

"Sit down."

Duke Yan pointed to the position across the chessboard.

Tan Hanchi sat down a little stiffly. He had carefully selected an indigo blue gown today. It was not made of luxurious material, but it looked steady.

Duke Yan was quite casual. "Don't be nervous. I just want to chat with you. Next round?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Hanchi's eyes fell on the chessboard, where black and white pieces were scattered, and it was obvious that the game was already halfway through.

"This is the game I played with An Ning this morning. You continue to play the black pieces, and we'll finish it."

Tan Hanchi's heart moved slightly when he heard this, and he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

The two of them exchanged blows for a few times, and suddenly the Duke of Yan spoke up:

"I heard that you asked for the marriage decree yourself?"

Tan Hanchi paused as he was placing the chess pieces, and nodded solemnly, "Return to the country, sir, yes."

Duke Yan nodded calmly, "It seems that you have thought it through. I will assume that you are sincere to Ning'er."

Upon hearing this, Tan Hanchi said seriously, "Duke, I am sincere."

Duke Yan did not refute him, but said calmly:

"You also know that Ning'er's father is a scoundrel. The Duke of Yan's Mansion cannot be trusted with him."

"If I ask you and Ning'er's eldest son to have the surname Zuo, and to be included in my Zuo family tree and inherit my title of Duke of Yan, are you willing?"

Upon hearing this request, Tan Hanchi replied without any hesitation: "Junior is willing."

Duke Yan raised his eyebrows when he saw this, "Have you thought of this request from me?"

Tan Hanchi nodded slightly.

"If the prince has no intention of marrying and having children again, after all, it is a hereditary favor, so the Duke will surely feel regretful."

The Duke of Yan's thoughts were revealed, and only now did he vaguely understand what Qiao Zhongguo said: Young man Tan is smart and insightful, far superior to others.

"You don't have to respond so quickly. No one can predict the fate of having children in this world. If you and Ning'er can only have one child, would you be willing?"

Tan Hanchi immediately straightened his expression and said in a deep voice:

"My Lord, I don't want to be extremely rich in this life. I just want to be upright, to have peace in the world, and to grow old with someone I love."

"If I am lucky enough to have a son in this life, I will take his mother's surname. If I have a daughter, it will be a blessing from God."

"If I don't have any descendants in this life, I think it's fate. I have no complaints and just want to make the most of this life."

When Duke Yan heard this, he was shocked. After a while, he sighed in his heart:

This boy...can indeed be a wonderful person!

"No wonder Zhongguo praised you so much. I am very satisfied with this marriage, but Ning'er is still confused."

"She wants to talk to you, are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Hanchi immediately placed his last move, stood up and said, "This junior has been asking for it."

Duke Yan nodded and shouted, "Old Xi, take him there."

Butler Xi hurried forward to take the person away.

Duke Yan looked at Tan Hanchi's back, feeling a myriad of emotions in his heart, but more of it was a sense of relief.

An Ning really has no regrets at all to have such a husband.

Duke Yan chuckled, his eyes inadvertently fell on the chessboard, and suddenly his eyes widened.

What? How did the black guy win?

Was that kid really talking to me seriously just now?

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Tan Hanchi was led by Butler Xi through a long corridor. The sun was shining brightly outside the corridor, making people feel happy.

Soon, a loft came into view. Butler Xi stopped and said with a smile:

"Master Tan, my young lady is inside, please come in."

Tan Hanchi's heart beat slightly faster. He smiled and nodded to Butler Xi, then calmly straightened his sleeves before stepping in.

The attic was very spacious, and in sight was a screen with a landscape painting on it. Sunlight shone in through the window, and a slender figure was reflected on the screen.

Tan Hanchi's face was a little hot. He walked to the three-foot-tall screen and stood still, greeting in a warm voice: "Miss Zuo."

The shadow on the screen was slightly startled, and then a soft voice was heard.

"Mr. Tan."

The attic was quiet for a moment, and Tan Hanchi took the initiative to speak:

"Miss Zuo, I have been asking for the emperor's permission to marry you, but I have not received your approval. I am being rude. Do you still have concerns?"

Zuo An Ning stood behind the screen and vaguely saw a black outline. He had a gentle voice and was polite, a rare gentleman.

Zuo Anning shook his head, realizing that Tan Hanchi couldn't see, and quickly spoke:

"Mr. Tan, I do have some concerns in my heart, but this problem is not with Mr. Tan, it is my own problem."

"I know the marriage decree has been issued and some things are destined, but Mr. Tan is a man of integrity and good character, and An Ning also wants to be honest with you, so as not to disappoint you in marrying her."

When Tan Hanchi heard that Zuo An Ning had not rejected him, he finally felt relieved.

He was really a little scared just now.

"Please speak, Miss Zuo. I am all ears."