Qiao Zhongguo was a little surprised when he heard this. After all, he was a warrior at heart. He also heard what Qiao Jiaojiao said at that time, but did not do anything.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Tianjing really took it to heart.

"Although those lots were sold at a low price, it still cost a lot of money. It was mother who generously opened the storehouse to support the children. If there is any profit in the future, mother will take the lion's share!"

Qiao Tianjing's face was full of smiles.

Mrs. Qiao shook Qiao Jiaojiao gently, with a teasing look on her face.

"Big brother, you should think about it and save more money to send to mother's eldest daughter-in-law."

Qiao Tianjing blushed at this teasing.

Qiao Zhongguo thought about it and couldn't help but said seriously: "Boss, you have to be careful about this. Once the business is started, if it is discovered, it will cause fear."

Qiao Zhongguo raised his hand and pointed to the sky implicitly.

Qiao Tianjing quickly put away the smile on his face and said, "Dad, don't worry. I have been thinking about this for a long time and I will make sure it is foolproof."

"And, just as Jiaojiao expected, the Second Prince also took action."

Qiao Zhongguo's face was solemn when he heard this. "The Second Prince is indeed very scheming and has good methods. I think he had big plans from the beginning, so he was so thorough."

Qiao Tianjing nodded in approval, but in the next moment he smiled.

"But he could never have imagined that there was someone in this world who could predict the future."

"The Second Prince and his son chose the same three odds. Perhaps he didn't expect that someone would be able to seize the opportunity as keenly as he did, so the Second Prince offered a very low price."

"My son immediately took the lead and accepted the offer at a higher price when the Second Prince was still preparing to bargain."

"Although it cost a little more money, it caught the Second Prince off guard. Moreover, these three betting methods are very good. If they can be carried out in the future, I believe they will be very profitable."

Qiao Tianjing spoke very logically and had his own plans in mind.

Mr. and Mrs. Qiao Zhongguo were very confident in their eldest son. They just gave him a few detailed instructions and let him go ahead and do it!

Whatever the Qiao family wants to do, they always try their best. Since they are going against the will of heaven and changing their fate, of course the more capital and trump cards they have, the better!

That night, Qiao Jiaojiao was taken away by Madam Liu to sleep.

Mrs. Qiao took Qiao Zhongguo's hand and started talking about what happened in Huguo Temple today.

"The second Miss Xiao looks very cheerful. I think the second brother likes her very much."

Qiao Zhongguo grinned with satisfaction, "The second kid has finally come to his senses. Why not send him to be General Xiao's student?"

Mrs. Qiao was a little surprised when she heard this. "Our Qiao family and the Xiao family have no relationship. Wouldn't it be very rude to rashly go and become a disciple?"

Qiao Zhongguo hugged Mrs. Qiao and laughed happily.

"How can we not have a relationship? Lao Da is my sworn brother!"

"really?"

Mrs. Qiao was shocked. She had never heard Qiao Zhongguo mention this matter before!

Qiao Zhongguo smiled and nodded, "Back then, Lao Da and I were in the military camp together. We were always competing with each other, and neither of us was willing to give in. In fact, we admired each other and had a good relationship!"

"Later, when the war broke out, we were divided into two armies, one in the south and one in the north. When we parted, we burned incense and kowtowed, sworn brothers in the presence of heaven and earth."

"Later, as our positions became higher and higher, we tacitly stopped contacting each other. When we met in the court, we pretended not to know each other."

"Now that my husband has surrendered his military power and has long since left the army, if I continue to associate with Lao Da, I'm sure His Majesty won't be too wary."

"Besides, the current commander of the Northern Border is not very capable. If Di Yi can be trained, His Majesty will be happy to see it happen."

When Mrs. Qiao heard that Qiao Zhongguo was planning to send Qiao Diyi to the northern border, her face couldn't help but darken.

"Husband, I really don't want anyone in my family to go to the battlefield again."

When Qiao Zhongguo was away fighting, she was worried every day at home. It is still scary to think about it now.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo gently put his arm around Mrs. Qiao's shoulders and said in a warm voice:

"Madam, the second son has this talent. Don't underestimate him because he is straightforward. He can talk about the art of war fluently."

"He is just the right material. The intrigues and deceptions in the court are not suitable for him. If he is allowed to fight in the Northern Army, perhaps in the future, it will be Di Yi who will conquer the Northern Kingdom and complete the unfinished work of her husband."

At that time, Qiao Zhongguo had already attacked the capital of the Northern Kingdom, but Emperor Yong ordered his troops to retreat. He issued six consecutive edicts to restrain the cavalry of Qiao's army.

This is Qiao Zhongguo's lifelong regret.

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she stopped talking and just put her arms around Qiao Zhongguo's waist.

In this world, no one understands her husband's ambitions and loyalty better than her. He is a truly upright man and a hero with the world in his heart!

The regret in his heart was so deep, but he never expressed it out loud.

The two sat quietly for a while, and Mrs. Qiao brought up the matter of the relief hall again, including Qiao Jiaojiao's ideas.

"My dear, I think Jiaojiao's idea is very good. Those children look so pitiful. If we can let them change their fate with their own abilities, it would be the best."

Qiao Zhongguo pondered carefully, then nodded cautiously.

"Your husband should ask someone to do it. There is a private school in the south of the city. We can send the children who want to study there."

"For children who can't learn, let them learn a craft, whether it's blacksmithing, embroidery, or carpentry and bricklaying. There is always a way out."

"If there are talented people who are good at martial arts, it is best to train them from a young age. They will definitely not be short of food and clothing."

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she felt relieved.

As long as Qiao Zhongguo promised it personally, he would take it seriously. In this way, those children would have a place to stay.

"I hope Jiaojiao's three recipes can all work, and let Tianjing bring back a lot of money. Otherwise, with so many children in the relief hall and so many personal connections in the mansion, the treasury will really be overwhelmed."

Mrs. Qiao's eyes were smiling. She never cared about these material things before, but now that she had more things to do, she felt that money was never too much.

"Then there is Dalang's wedding. April is coming soon, and there are many things that need to be bought in advance. I think it shouldn't be too grand, but I can't let Miss Han down."

Qiao Zhongguo just listened to Mrs. Qiao's chattering, his heart filled with warmness.

He waited until Mrs. Qiao finished speaking before he stood up and poured her a glass of warm water.

"Madam, moisten your throat."

Mrs. Qiao raised her eyes and glanced at Qiao Zhongguo, "Do you think I talk too much?"

Qiao Zhongguo didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this, "How did Madam bring this up?"

After Mrs. Qiao finished drinking, she handed the cup back to Qiao Zhongguo, who obediently took it and put it back on the table.

When he turned around, he saw Mrs. Qiao leaning lazily on the soft pillow, her lips wet and shiny.

He suddenly felt itchy in his heart, and he walked to the couch in three or two steps and leaned over it.

Mrs. Qiao's shy voice came from the dim candlelight:

"Don't mess around tonight. I walked around the Huguo Temple for a long time today and my legs are still sore."

Qiao Zhongguo smiled softly, and someone unknown what he did caused Mrs. Qiao to let out a low cry.

The bed curtain was lowered, and Qiao Zhongguo's flattering voice could be heard faintly:

"Madam, can't I give you a massage later?"