Everyone subconsciously looked at Jiaojiao who was standing aside.
Although Qiao Ershisi didn't understand why the general marked the word "urgent" only in the letter to the young lady among the five letters he sent back, it was obvious that the young lady was still a child.
However, the Qiao Family Army has always been strict with their orders, so Qiao Twenty-four did not investigate further and just said:
"Master, Miss, the letters have been carefully baked to remove the air. I'm sure the general was very careful when he sent them, so they will definitely not carry any disease."
Qiao Tianjing nodded and thanked Qiao Ershisi.
Qiao Ershisi is still very young and has not yet started a family. He now lives and eats in the Qiao Mansion.
"Twenty-four, you've worked hard, go back and have the New Year's Eve dinner with everyone."
When Qiao Ershisi heard this, his lips curled up and he immediately looked like a young boy.
"Master, I don't deserve the hard work. I'm on call 24/7!"
Qiao Twenty-four bowed and quickly retreated. The other brothers were indeed waiting for him!
Jiaojiao and the others entered the house. Qiao Tianjing handed the letter to Jiaojiao. Jiaojiao shook her head and said, "Brother, please read it out. Since this is an urgent matter, everyone should have a rough idea in their minds."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing rubbed Jiaojiao's head, opened the envelope with a serious expression, and read in a deep voice.
When they heard that Qiao Diyi had successfully found the source of the epidemic and captured the opponent's coach's son, everyone in the room smiled.
But the letter changed the subject and mentioned Shen Yuanbai again, and the ambiguous lip language
—Call your sister here, I have a great gift for her.
Everyone in the room looked at Jiaojiao, who also raised her eyebrows.
What followed were some words of concern from Qiao Zhongguo, telling Jiaojiao not to worry and that everything was under control, etc., and then he expressed his longing for her.
Qiao Tianjing slowly put down the envelope, and the moment he looked at Jiaojiao, there was a gleam in his eyes.
"Little sister, what do you think?"
Jiaojiao lowered her eyebrows and pondered for a while. When she looked up again, she slowly uttered two words: "No hurry."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing raised the corner of his mouth slightly and nodded in approval.
Jiaojiao met the worried looks of her mother and sister-in-law, smiled, and said softly:
"Mother, sister-in-law, I will go to the North one day, but not now."
"It's freezing cold in the North right now, and the fight against the epidemic is at a critical juncture. If I go, I'm afraid it will distract Dad and my second brother, and I'll be a drag."
"You don't have to be led by Shen Yuanbai. He should know that I have my own opinions. Since this is a great gift for me, why not wait for me for a while?"
Han Yaxian had long known that Jiaojiao was extraordinary, but Jiaojiao seldom spoke so freely in front of her.
Seeing this scene, Han Yaxian was slightly stunned and couldn't help but turn her head to look at Qiao Tianjing.
The young couple had a tacit understanding. Qiao Tianjing turned his head almost at the same time and was not surprised to see shock and admiration in his wife's eyes.
Qiao Tianjing nodded slightly, with the corners of his mouth slightly curved.
There will be many more shocking moments like this in the future, and Xian'er should gradually adapt to it.
"My little sister, what you said makes sense. Now the initiative is in our hands. Just think carefully and make plans before taking action! Now there is another important matter."
Jiaojiao looked at her elder brother, with a hint of emotion on her face, and she had also made a decision.
She nodded gently, "Let's do it on the third day of junior high school."
"Aunt! Aunt!"
Xiao Mingpei is already eleven months old. Seeing that everyone left the table full of delicious food uneaten and kept chattering, he couldn't help but shout in anxiety.
Han Yaxian came back to her senses and hurriedly shook him, but Xiao Mingpei just rushed towards Jiaojiao.
Seeing this, Jiaojiao grinned, and her "mature" look just now disappeared completely. She walked with steady steps and smiled to coax Xiao Mingpei.
The Qiao family members all had smiles on their faces, knowing that their relatives far away were safe and sound. Although they knew that their situation was still difficult, they were full of hope.
Qiao Tianjing distributed the remaining four family letters, and even gave one to Xiao Mingpei!
When they opened the letter, they saw a picture of a grandfather with a beard making a weird face, which made Jiaojiao and the others laugh out loud.
On a cold winter night, with candlelight shining brightly, even though they are thousands of miles apart, the family's hearts are still connected, and they spend this time together with their thoughts for each other.
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The third day of the Chinese New Year.
The Empress Dowager and the Queen had been busy for two days, meeting with the ladies of the royal family and other noble families, and today they finally had some free time.
The Empress Dowager couldn't wait and ordered people to bring Jiaojiao into the palace.
Now that they have more free time, the mother, who was always loving and filial to her, has become more and more lazy. Although they are not old, all they want is to play with their grandchildren.
As Xiaosi grew older, he became taller and more stable. He was no longer the same as before, always laughing and acting coquettishly and snuggling in her arms.
Although little Zhen'er is small, she cherishes him very much in her heart. Now he is six months old and is the cutest. He looks exactly like Zhan'er when he was a child!
But all my children are boys, and no one is more lovable than Jiaojiao, who is soft, fragrant and sweet-mouthed. I really don’t want to let go once I hold her in my arms.
"My queen!"
Jiaojiao ran in quickly from outside, stepped into the gate of Yiku Palace, and threw herself straight into the arms of the Empress Dowager.
“Jiaojiao!”
The Queen Mother was extremely happy. She opened her arms to welcome Jiaojiao and hugged her tightly, calling her "my little darling" over and over again.
Jiaojiao lay very comfortably in the Empress Dowager's arms, talking about the firecrackers on New Year's Eve and the word "Nian" that she had written crookedly.
The Queen Mother listened patiently, her face full of gentle smiles. She asked people to bring paper and pen, and watched Jiaojiao write it herself, praising her again and again in an exaggerated tone.
Xiao Qianlan also came with little Zhen'er in her arms. Zhen'er recognized Jiaojiao and kept babbling.
Xiao Si arrived a little later today. He bowed politely to his mother and the Queen, then walked forward with brisk steps.
When the Empress Dowager saw Xiao Si like this, she felt both relieved and a little regretful. Look at this child, he is so well-behaved now.
"Sister Qiao, would you like to stay in the palace for dinner today?"
Xiao Si came forward, tilted his head and smiled, finally looking a bit like a child.
Jiaojiao saw Xiaosi almost every other day, so she didn't notice any changes in Xiaosi and just tilted her head and smiled sweetly.
"Of course, I'm going to stay here with you today!"
When the Empress Dowager heard this, the little regret in her heart was instantly soothed.
Look, what a caring little cotton jacket!
Shen Yuanzhan was very busy and only had time to come over in the afternoon. Xiao Zhener had taken a nap, and Jiaojiao was having a great time playing with Xiao Si.
Shen Yuanzhan saw the laughter and joy in the courtyard from afar, and his heart suddenly felt warm.
Xiao Si only looks so carefree now that he is with Jiaojiao.
The Empress Dowager, who was watching them with a smile, was the first to notice Shen Yuanzhan's arrival.
The mother and son looked at each other from a distance, their eyes full of relief, and then as if they understood each other tacitly, their gazes fell on Jiaojiao with emotion.