Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 4: Fallen Flowers and Independent People

It always rains when the peach blossoms bloom, as if someone is shedding tears to cherish this momentary beauty. Now, the peach blossoms in the capital are blooming one after another, and the rain has arrived as expected, thin, dense, and lingering, making people's hearts ache.

After coming down from the city wall that day, Qiao Lili wrote a letter to her father and brother and sent someone to deliver it to the border at full speed.

In her previous life, her father and brother were killed at the border, but were framed for treason. In this life, she would never let them repeat the same mistake. Although the idea of ​​rebirth was too weird, she could hint and warn them in various ways.

First, she told her father and brother that Bai Junzhe had returned to Beijing with a woman, and that they rode together and behaved intimately, and that the woman's origins were unknown.

This woman's origins were indeed unknown. In her previous life, until she was tortured to death, she did not know the true identity of Lou Xinyue. However, she had a hunch that the death of her father and brother was related to her, and the false accusation of treason was also related to her.

She stated in the letter that she wanted to cancel the engagement.

She has been busy day and night these days, integrating the resources in her hands. Some of them were left to her by her mother, and some were developed in the past few years after she took over. She must have a clear idea of ​​what is going on.

In her previous life, she had been married to Bai Junzhe for two years. After her father and brother got into trouble, she was locked up in a dark cell for five years. So, she had not managed her belongings for seven years. Many things had become unfamiliar to her and she had to get familiar with them again.

headache.

Seeing her frowning again, Caiqin came over and held down the account book she was flipping through: "Miss, you have a headache again, please take a rest."

Qiao Lili withdrew her gaze from the account book and looked at the little girl who was deliberately pouting and pretending to be angry. The corners of her mouth inadvertently raised a doting arc, "Okay, then I'll take a break."

Looking out the window, the rain had stopped. She stood up, walked slowly to the window, pushed it open, and the fresh, moist air blew in her face, mixed with the refreshing sweet scent of peach blossoms, which lifted her spirits.

There were several blossoming peach trees in the yard. First, the rain knocked the petals all over the ground, and now the breeze was blowing the petals away in a riot of colour.

The faint fragrance permeates the bright moon, and the beautiful bones are finally supported by the gentle breeze.

Before Qiao Lili finished sighing, she heard the sound of the door opening, followed by the young boy's childish voice: "Sister, sister, Zhen'er is here. It rained yesterday, so grandma didn't allow me to go out to see you. Don't you miss Zhen'er?"

Qiao Lili smiled knowingly and waved to the little boy standing at the door with a resentful look on his face: "Come here, Zhen'er. How could I not miss you? Look, I've prepared the red bean cakes for you."

Qiao Zhen walked in under Cai Wei's guidance. His steps showed his good upbringing. The young boy had beautiful eyes, red lips and white teeth. His tender figure already had some elegance. Qiao Lili stepped aside. On the small table behind him was a stack of peach-shaped cakes, which faintly exuded the aroma of red beans.

"Thank you, sister. Zhen'er likes it." Qiao Zhen took the wet towel from Caiwei and wiped her hands carefully before picking up a piece of red bean cake. She took a bite and said, "Hmm, delicious." She squinted her eyes with pleasure.

Qiao Lili touched her brother's hair which was combed into two small corners, and her heart was filled with infinite gratitude. She was grateful to God, to the four gods and Buddhas, and to all the gods that could be thanked for allowing her to live again. Her dear brother was still by her side.

After her father and brother died in her previous life, she was imprisoned in a secret cell, her mansion was ransacked, her grandmother passed away, and she lost contact with her younger brother, Qiao Zhen.

One day, Lou Xinyue smiled and said to her that her younger brother Qiao Zhen was living on the streets and became a beggar, and was then sold to Nanfeng Pavilion.

She didn't dare to believe it, but subconsciously she felt that it was true. She put aside all her self-esteem and begged them to rescue her brother. She was willing to give everything for it, but she couldn't give them the answer they wanted.

That time she went on a hunger strike for seven days, wanting to end her life. "Lili, if you don't eat again, starting tomorrow, I will cut off one of Qiao Zhen's fingers every day and send them to you." Her dear husband advised her tenderly.

She knew that this devil would definitely do what he said, so she crawled to his feet, picked up the half bowl of stale porridge, and drank it in a few mouthfuls.

Now, her brother's cheeks were chubby, and the way he ate snacks like a little squirrel melted her heart. It was so good. She smiled, and as she smiled, tears began to flow.

Qiao Zhen was startled when she saw her sister suddenly burst into tears. "Sister, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" The little boy, who was not even eight years old, was so frightened that he didn't even have time to eat his snacks. He clumsily wiped his sister's tears.

"A small bug flew into my eye." Qiao Lili realized her mistake, quickly wiped away her tears, picked up a cup of almond milk and handed it to Qiao Zhen.

"Your mouth must be dry. Drink some milk."

Qiao Zhen took the milk but didn't drink it. Although he was small, he was not stupid. On the contrary, he was very smart. He knew that his sister was crying, but it had nothing to do with the little bug. It must be because of that thing called Bai Junzhe. He had heard about it in the academy. When he came back, he actually brought a woman with him.

In front of everyone, how could he put his sister's face? My sister must be sad because of this.

"Sister, a brother of my classmate is very tall and has beautiful handwriting. The teacher even explained his essay to us and said that he will be the top scorer in the next imperial examination."

Qiao Zhen paused for a moment, as if she was organizing her words, not knowing what to say next. "Sister, who is more powerful, the number one scholar or the general?"

Qiao Lili chuckled. This little guy probably heard something in private and wanted to find a better one for her. He was a serious and studious child. He usually read and wrote after school. But these few days, he came to her every day. He probably wanted to spend more time with her.

Qiao Lili wiped the snack crumbs from his mouth with a handkerchief, "Zhen'er, what are you thinking about all day long? Just study hard and don't worry about it."

Qiao Zhen put down the cup and snacks in her hand, straightened her back, and said in a mature and conscientious manner: "My father and brother are not at home. I am the only man in this family. How can I not worry about it?"

The serious look of the little boy was really healing. Qiao Lili patted his shoulder and said, "Okay, then sister will wait for the man of our family to worry about it. You have to work hard."

Just when the young boy was about to express his determination, the housekeeper from the outer courtyard came back and said, "The old Duke's wife sent someone to deliver a message. Someone from the Bai family came and asked if the young lady wanted to go and listen in person."

Bai family, I haven't even looked for you yet, but you guys came to our door.