Qiao Mo was brought back memories by Qiao Yin's words.
His family was poor since he was a child, and the three members of the family were hungry. Later, a younger sister was added to the family, and the younger sister never wore a new set of clothes until she was six years old. His father felt guilty and took him out to join the army. Both father and son sent all their military pay back to their hometown.
Later, my mother asked someone to send a message saying that my sister finally wore new clothes during the New Year. She was so happy that she giggled in her dreams at night.
Little sister didn't know that when she put on the new clothes, she was not the only one who was happy in the dream, but her father and his eldest brother were also happy.
Later, his father made great achievements and asked him to return to his hometown immediately to pick up his mother and little sister.
He rushed back to his hometown excitedly, only to be told that a flood in June destroyed his home. His mother and little sister were all swept away by the flood, and not even their bones were found.
Qiao Mo still remembered that day, sitting in front of the half-ruined old house, his mind went blank.
What else are he and his father running for?
Their homes are gone.
They can't make new clothes for their little sister, and they can't make gold hairpins for their mother. What's the point of asking for this marquis and military exploits?
Qiao Mo returned to the capital alone. His father made him a marquis, but on the first night of the title, he locked himself in his room and cried bitterly all night.
Qiao Mo was used to seeing his father bleeding and sweating, but this was the first time he saw this man's tears.
There was no celebration party for his father's knighthood, so Yue Yue Sujin apologized to her mother and younger sister.
One day, a girl knocked on the door of Jing'an Hou Mansion.
When the girl appeared at the gate of Qiao's house, she was all skinny and bruised. Only her two eyes still had a little bit of life in them.
She said her name was Qiao Yin and she was here to find her bride.
No verification, no token, standing in front of him was the lost and found daughter of their Qiao family! It's his little sister!
At that time, he swore that he would protect his sister well, give her whatever she wanted, and make her happy every day for the rest of her life.
Qiao Mo took a sip of wine and said sadly: "Is it because I have to go to war today but not go to war? Why do I feel a little sad today? It reminds me of the crumbling roof beams in my hometown that were washed away by the flood, and it also reminds me of your appearance. The sunset that day at Jing’an Marquis Mansion.”
Qiao Yin deliberately laughed out loud: "Brother, you have been to Yingtian Academy a few times just now, and your words are very polite and rhyme. Brother, do you want to write a poem while you are drunk?"
Qiao Mo was so excited when he heard this that he stood up from the ground.
"Sister, don't talk. I've really learned to write poetry recently. I'll read it to you."
Qiao Mo stood under the moonlight, imitating the romantic young man who shook the fan, put one hand behind his back, raised his chin, walked around and read -
"From a distance, the camellia flowers are brilliantly red,"
"This one, then that one."
"The aroma makes your nose tickle,"
"Haqiu haqiu my heart is happy."
Qiao Yin leaned forward and backward with a smile, it was like "Ha Qiu Ha Qiu, my heart is so happy"!
"Brother, you are a good poet, hahahaha."
"Brother, do you have a title for this poem? Otherwise, sister, I will give you a title, and it will be called "Allergy Requires Love"..."
Qiao Yin smiled and burst into tears.
"Brother, when will you write poetry again? I still want to read it."
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The next day, Mao hour.
【20:00:00】
Qiao Yin didn't drink too much. She got up early in the morning and immediately went to the kitchen. She didn't make pastries today, so she wanted to cook.
Perhaps because of her previous experience of living independently, she is very talented in cooking, and she can cook home-cooked dishes after just one look.
"Why are you thinking about cooking today, Miss?" Bizhu asked very curiously.
The lady has been a bit strange these past two days. She is always busy alone and doesn't know what she is doing.
Qiao Yin picked up the kitchen knife and cut the vegetables. While cutting the vegetables, he replied: "Bizhu, do you believe it? I had a dream last night that my father was coming back today. I have to prepare a table for him." Give him the food to catch the wind and wash away the dust."
Bizhu couldn't help but said: "Miss, you once dreamed that you turned into a toad. Can you take it seriously?"
As soon as Bizhu finished speaking, the boy's cheerful report suddenly came from outside.
"Master and Miss, good news, good news, the old Marquis has returned to Beijing and has arrived at the city gate."
Bizhu opened her mouth wide and looked at Qiao Yin in shock: "Miss, your dream has come true! The master is really back!"
Qiao Yin smiled and said nothing, washed her hands and walked out of the kitchen.
Qiao Mo drank too much last night and before he got up, the boy came to report to Qiao Yin.
"Miss, the old Marquis has returned triumphantly with his troops. I will go back to the palace immediately after entering the palace to see His Majesty."
Everyone in the family jumped for joy when they heard the news. Qiao Yin said with a smile: "Okay, the family is very happy today. Everyone who sees it will be rewarded with a month's money."
"Thank you, miss. Thank you, miss."
After receiving the reward, the servants happily cleaned up and down, and the entire Hou Mansion was filled with joy.
Qiao Yin returned to the kitchen, first cooked some hangover soup for Qiao Mo and sent it to Bizhu, and then started to get busy.
When noon was approaching, the servant who went to the palace gate to wait for news came back.
"The old Marquis has left the palace."
Qiao Yin hurriedly put down what she was doing, changed her clothes again, and Qiao Mo came to the gate to greet her.
Not long after, he saw Qiao Zhendong, wearing armor, riding a tall horse, followed by a group of palace officials. It was obvious that the emperor was happy and had given him another reward.
"father!!"
When Qiao Mo saw Qiao Zhendong, it was like seeing his idol's fanboy. He danced excitedly, which made Qiao Yin a little cold.
Qiao Yin stared at Father Qiao who was getting closer and closer. Although he didn't spend much time with this father, it didn't stop Qiao Yin from respecting and appreciating him as an elder.
Soon, Qiao Zhendong rode to the front door of Qiao's house, and Qiao Mo and Qiao Yin greeted him.
"Dad!" Qiao Mo stepped forward and took the reins from Qiao Zhendong's hand.
Qiao Zhendong turned over and dismounted neatly. He was tall and tall, and had a naturally cold face. His complexion was dark because he had been fighting for many years. At first glance, he looked like the Guan Gong enshrined in the temple, which was a bit cold and scary.
Qiao Zhendong dismounted and did not look at his son. He turned to look at Qiao Yin, grinning and showing his white teeth.
"My sweet girl has become so handsome again that even daddy can't recognize her!"
Qiao Yin stepped forward, looked at the white hair on Qiao Zhendong's head, and said sadly: "Daddy's hair has turned white again."
The sound of 'Daddy' made Qiao Zhendong's heart soften, and his gaze towards Qiao Yin became a little softer.
He is away from home all year round, spending less time with his daughter and more time away from home. When he went to war Xi years ago, his daughter only called him "Father", her tone was unfamiliar and polite, as if she was forced out of him.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, people will always grow old."
Qiao Zhendong laughed and said, the coldness on his face disappeared, and in an instant he turned into a little old man with eyes full of kindness.
"Look, what did daddy bring you?"
Qiao Zhendong took out a small cloth bag from his clothes and stuffed it into Qiao Yin like a treasure.
Qiao Yin opened it and saw that there were various small stones inside, including ordinary round pebbles and crystal clear diamonds.
"Daddy remembers that you liked to go to the river to pick up beautiful stones when you were a child. These are small stones that dad brought back from various places in the south. Do you like them?"
Qiao Yin held this heavy father's love, her eyes became sour uncontrollably, "My daughter likes it, thank you, daddy."
Qiao Zhendong smiled heartily, took out another bag from his body and threw it to Bizhu, "Bizhu, you have some too, they are all valuable."
Bizhu took it, smiling so hard that her eyes were gone, "Thank you, sir."
Qiao Mo couldn't help but come closer, "Dad, do I have it?"
He doesn't care about beautiful little stones, but Xue Wanran should like them.
"Yes! I have a beating, do you want it?"
Facing Qiao Mo, Qiao Zhendong suddenly changed his face.
