After court the next day, Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Diyi went straight to the Xiao Mansion.

Qiao Diyi specially asked for half a day off. Normally, when he went to Xiao Mansion, it was like going home for him. But today, when he followed Qiao Zhongguo, his shoulders were hunched like a quail.

When Qiao Zhongguo turned around and saw Qiao Diyi's miserable state, he was so angry that he gave him a big punch.

"What a coward you are, boy!"

Qiao Diyi raised his head anxiously, his face full of uneasiness.

"Dad, I'm worried that the Second Miss doesn't like me. You haven't been in the capital for a while, so you don't know. The Second Miss is so popular that all the young men in our Jinwu Guard like her!"

"She is Lao Da's daughter, and she is such a bright and straightforward girl, so of course she is popular!"

Qiao Zhongguo admired Xiao Qianyue very much, and he took it as a matter of course when he heard it.

"But we can't underestimate ourselves. You are not bad, and you are Lao Da's favorite disciple. We have the advantage of being close to the water and getting the moon first."

"Hold your head high! Show some of the momentum I showed when I proposed marriage!"

Qiao Diyi had never heard his father mention the marriage proposal that year, so he couldn't help but look curious when he heard it.

"Dad, how did you get such a huge advantage back then and marry Mom home?"

Qiao Zhongguo raised his chin slightly when he heard this, and said proudly:

"Your grandparents died early, and Dad entered the Duke of Yan's Mansion alone. Although he was beaten out with a broom by your grandfather at that time, he couldn't stand my thick skin!"

"I went there five times in a row, bringing valuable gifts each time to satisfy your grandfather. You chased me around three blocks and insisted on accepting me as your son-in-law!"

Qiao Diyi: ""

What blind confidence!

I have to say, I was inspired by my dad’s shamelessness!

Thinking of this, Qiao Diyi raised his head, puffed out his chest, and rushed forward!

"Old Qiao, Erlang, if you keep going like this, people will think you two are here to seek revenge."

Xiao Hongda received a report from his servants saying that Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Diyi were standing at the door with heroic looks on their faces, but they didn't come in for a long time. It was surprising that he came out to greet them in person.

Qiao Diyi couldn't help feeling guilty when he saw his master, but Qiao Zhongguo had already walked in with a smile on his face.

The three of them entered the reception room. Qiao Zhongguo pushed Qiao Diyi forward and said loudly, "Old Xiao, I'm sending your son to you!"

Qiao Diyi was pushed and staggered, and quickly knelt down in front of Xiao Hongda.

When Xiao Hongda saw Qiao Diyi's hesitant look just now, he actually had some vague guesses in his mind.

When he returned home from the Qiao Mansion yesterday, he told his wife about this matter. He didn't expect that Old Qiao would act so quickly and come to the house the next day.

Xiao Hongda was naturally very satisfied with Qiao Diyi, but Qianyue was a special child after all, so even though he and Qiao Zhongguo were as close as brothers, Xiao Hongda still straightened his expression and said in a deep voice:

"Ji Lang, is this also what you want?"

Qiao Diyi looked up at Xiao Hongda, and the uneasiness he had just felt disappeared.

The master treats him like his own son, so he must be more honest.

"Master, I have long since decided on the Second Miss. If I am lucky enough to marry her in this life, I will cherish her and will never let her suffer the slightest injustice."

Xiao Hongda looked at Qiao Diyi steadily. He saw sincerity and truth on the boy's face, but it was not enough.

So he shook his head slightly.

Qiao Diyi's face changed drastically when he saw this, but Qiao Zhongguo, who was standing aside, understood everything and didn't say a word.

"Master, what did I do wrong? As long as you point it out, I will do my best to do it!"

Qiao Diyi spoke anxiously, feeling panicky.

Xiao Hongda patted Qiao Diyi on the shoulder and said in a gentle voice:

"Erlang, your master has never restrained Yue'er. She has excellent physique since she was young. Compared with picking up a needle or a pen, she is a good candidate for holding a gun."

"She is proud and arrogant, and does not want to be confined to the inner chamber. One day, she will ride a horse like you and kill the enemy in battle."

"Erlang, I am saying these words to tell you that Yue'er is not the good wife and mother that others say she is. She will not even be willing to take care of her husband and children. If you marry her, you may be subject to rumors and criticism. Can you accept this?"

When Qiao Diyi heard what Xiao Hongda said, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He straightened his back and said seriously:

"The Xiao Clan has no sons, but a beautiful daughter is better than a thousand families. Master, Erlang knew from the beginning that Yue'er is also an eagle fighting in the sky."

"There are tens of thousands of women in the world, and they all have their own destinations and choices. Erlang's mother is gentle but strong, the eldest sister-in-law is smart and kind, and An Ning's cousin and the queen are all admirable."

"Yue'er is actually the same as them, except that her ambition is to gallop on the battlefield. Erlang has already made up his mind and is willing to be the wind that sends her straight to the sky, and serve the country together with Yue'er!"

When Qiao Diyi reached this point, he kowtowed deeply to Xiao Hongda.

Xiao Hongda looked at Qiao Diyi leaning on the ground and couldn't help but be moved. Qiao Zhongguo's face was also filled with relief and pride when he heard it.

He had said it long ago that the second child was a rough diamond.

He has grown up quietly in three years. These words are so touching that even he, as a father, could not say it better.

Click——

At this moment, a slight sound suddenly came from the side room. The three people in the hall turned their heads at the same time, but only saw a crimson skirt flash by.

Qiao Diyi's heart skipped a beat.

It’s Yue’er!

"Brat, why don't you chase him!"

Seeing this, Qiao Zhongguo lightly kicked Qiao Diyi on the butt.

Qiao Diyi was slightly stunned, and quickly looked up at Xiao Hongda, who had already nodded with a smile on his face.

Qiao Diyi was overjoyed when he saw this, he knew that his master agreed to let Yue'er marry him!

"Thank you, Master!"

Qiao Diyi kowtowed heavily, then quickly stood up and chased after him. His steps were eager, full of the brightness and enthusiasm of a young man.

Qiao Zhongguo looked at Qiao Diyi's back from afar, full of emotion, and suddenly stepped forward and put his arm around Xiao Hongda's shoulders.

"Lao Da, we are now a real family. I will treat Yue'er as my own child."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongda was filled with emotion and even couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.

"Old Qiao, Lan'er once told me that among the daughters of a general, only one person needs to follow the rules. As the eldest daughter, she is willing to shoulder all the responsibilities, just to let Yue'er be free and innocent."

"If Yue'er can marry into your Qiao family, it will be Lan'er's wish. That child is too sensible. As a father, I always feel that I owe her too much."

"Now that both of my daughters have found their homes, I have no regrets. Let Yue'er go with Erlang in this Northern Expedition."

Qiao Zhongguo nodded solemnly upon hearing this. Seeing that his old brother seemed to be feeling sad, he quickly made a joke:

"I probably owed you, Lao Da, in my previous life, so I want to give you a son in this life."

"The Qiao family already has an eldest son, so the second son will support your Xiao family. If they have a child in the future, the child will take your surname!"

Xiao Hongda naturally wanted more than anything. Hearing this, his brows relaxed and he nodded repeatedly, "Since you are so generous, Old Qiao, I will respectfully obey your command!"

Qiao Zhongguo chuckled.

"Okay, okay, but there is one thing. Can I, as the grandfather, name the child?"

"I've already thought of it. The boy will be named Xiao Ziqiang and the girl will be named Xiao Xiaoxiao. Isn't that nice?"

Xiao Hongda: ""

It seems that after Erlang and Yue'er's child is born, they will have to secretly put it on the Xiao family tree and decide on the name before Old Qiao takes action!