In October, the weather is clear and cool.

When they first set out for Nanli, the team carried generous gifts and walked slowly, even having the leisure time to appreciate the scenery along the way.

Now that he has returned home, although he still brings with him the return gift from the Nanli royal family, his wheels are turning very fast.

During the journey, Jiaojiao's little butt was almost broken into four pieces, but she was so eager to go home that she had long forgotten her tiredness.

On October 20th, the last post station before entering Beijing finally came into view.

Jiaojiao's heart leaped with joy. She couldn't wait to lift the carriage curtain, and sure enough, she saw two familiar figures riding horses towards them.

"father!"

“Master!”

The calls rang out at the same time, and the two conspicuous people who rushed over were undoubtedly Qiao Diyi and Xiao Si who had been waiting here for a long time.

When Qiao Zhongguo heard the shouts, his eyes fell on the faces of the two brats, and a warm feeling arose in his heart.

Normally, I always find these two guys annoying when they are around, but I miss them terribly after not seeing them for a long time.

Thinking of this, Qiao Zhongguo couldn't help but smile. He raised his hand and waved at Qiao Diyi and Xiao Si, thinking to himself:

These two "useless" guys will surely burst into tears when they get to him. As the elder, he needs to be reserved and maintain his dignity.

Qiao Zhongguo quietly straightened his back on horseback. Seeing Qiao Diyi riding his horse towards him, he lowered his throat and opened his mouth, but before he could utter a word, he was instantly filled with dust!

Qiao Diyi and Xiao Si walked past Qiao Zhongguo swiftly, then ran towards the carriage behind them without hesitation.

"Little sister!"

"Sister Qiao!"

The cry rang out again, this time with a choked voice.

Qiao Zhongguo: ?_?

Jiaojiao couldn't wait to get to the front of the car. She just leaned out and was picked up by a strong force the next moment.

"Little sister!"

Qiao Diyi used his strong arms to grab Jiaojiao's armpits and lifted her up at once. His face was filled with a smile, brighter than Nanli's!

"Second brother! Jiaojiao misses you so much!"

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Jiaojiao completely trusted Qiao Diyi. Now her whole body was suspended in the air, looking like she was about to fly.

Xiao Si was still young, and his horse was not as tall as Qiao Diyi's. Now he just caught up and met Jiaojiao's smiling face.

His eyebrows curved and he suddenly started laughing.

That’s great, Sister Qiao looks very happy.

Qiao Diyi hugged Jiaojiao tightly in his arms, rubbed Jiaojiao's little head hard, and felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

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Xiao Si watched eagerly from the side. He didn't feel comfortable going up to disturb the brother and sister who were reuniting.

Jiaojiao was so tickled that she started laughing. She turned her head and met Xiaosi's eyes. She smiled and shouted, "Xiaosi, long time no see!"

Xiao Si's heart ached, ah, Sister Qiao finally saw him!

"Sister Qiao, Xiao Si misses you so much. When you are not in the capital, Xiao Si has no appetite—"

"Fake!"

Before Xiao Si could finish his words, Qiao Diyi ruthlessly sabotaged him.

"Little sister, don't believe him. He ate at our house last night and ate three big bowls!"

Xiao Si blushed and explained hastily:

"That's not the case. It's because Brother Qiao was too ruthless when he was sparring with Xiao Si, and Xiao Si was exhausted!"

Qiao Diyi raised his eyebrows and said, "Just tell me whether you ate three bowls or not?"

Xiao Si: “”

When Qiao Diyi saw that Xiao Si was speechless, he felt relieved instantly.

This kid is always talking a lot on weekdays, but he can never win an argument. But look, he becomes speechless in front of my little sister!

"Little sister, second brother is the one who misses you the most. Losing your appetite is just a minor problem. Second brother has no energy to do anything and even speaks less—"

"Fake!"

Xiao Si saw the opportunity and hurriedly raised his voice to find a place to fight.

"Sister Qiao, even if Second Brother Qiao saw a dog at the palace gate, he would squat down and chat with it!"

Qiao Diyi: ""

Okay, okay, let’s hurt each other, right?

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the way Qiao Diyi and Xiao Si got along with each other and couldn't help but look surprised.

In just three months, the second brother and the fourth brother have become so close that they can wear the same pair of pants?

Next, after taking a short rest at the post station, Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Tianjing changed into official uniforms and went to the palace to report. Xiao Si went with them, while Qiao Diyi took Jiaojiao home.

The carriage drove all the way to the Qiao Mansion. Jiaojiao felt uneasy in the car. For the first time in her life, she experienced what it meant to be homesick.

She opened the curtain of the car early, and soon the familiar street scene came into view. Turning the corner, she saw the gate of the Qiao Mansion, and someone was waiting there.

When Jiaojiao saw this, her eyes suddenly sore and she quickly called out, "Mother! Sister-in-law!"

“Jiaojiao!”

Mrs. Qiao's eyes were filled with tears. She walked down the stairs in two or three steps, not caring about her manners at all, and went straight to the carriage.

Her darling, he had been gone for three months, and almost half of her soul had followed Jiaojiao away from home.

Jiaojiao walked to the front of the car, and before she could stand firmly, Mrs. Qiao stood on tiptoe and hugged her tightly in her arms.

Jiaojiao buried her head in the crook of her mother's neck, breathing in the familiar and unforgettable fragrance. At this moment, she truly felt at ease and at ease.

She was home, she really was home.

At this time, Han Yaxian, who was behind them, came up with Qiao Mingpei in her arms. Seeing Jiaojiao and Mrs. Qiao hugging each other tightly, she couldn't help but have tears in her eyes.

During these days, she was the only one who was also at home and knew best how much her mother missed and worried about her younger sister.

"Mom, let's carry my little sister into the house first." Han Yaxian said in a gentle voice.

After these words were spoken, Mrs. Qiao finally came to her senses.

She raised her hand and stroked her delicate little face, tears still in her eyes, but her face was full of smiles.

"Yes, yes, yes. Mother was so happy that she forgot Jiaojiao must be very tired after traveling all the way."

Jiaojiao hurriedly shook her head when she heard that. She turned to look at Han Yaxian with her eyes sparkling.

"I haven't seen you for three months. I think you've become thinner. When you come back and see me, you'll be so heartbroken!"

When Jiaojiao said this, Han Yaxian's cheeks immediately turned red, and she whispered, "Little sister, don't talk nonsense."

Mrs. Qiao's smile widened when she heard this. At this time, Qiao Diyi stopped his horse and came over. The family walked inside, talking and laughing.

Jiaojiao looked at the chubby Qiao Mingpei and couldn't help but be filled with joy, "Little Mingpei, call me auntie!"

Qiao Mingpei was confused and tilted his head. Suddenly, he dived into Han Yaxian's arms, leaving Jiaojiao with only his chubby and round butt.

Seeing this, Jiaojiao almost couldn't help but poke him, at this time a voice came from behind:

“Jiaojiao!”

The voice is clear and full of joy.

Jiaojiao's eyes lit up when she heard the voice, and she immediately turned her head to look, only to see a carriage parked at the door.

The handsome and steady Tan Hanchi was standing next to the car, reaching out his hand towards the car with a concerned look on his face.

At this time, the curtain of the car was lifted, and a beautiful woman leaned out. Her belly was slightly bulging, and her eyes were calm and bright. It was Zuo An Ning.