I am a sister-in-law in the Three Kingdoms

Qiao Jingjing returned to Jiangdong under the escort of Lu Xun, Ling Tong and others.

en route.

Suddenly, news came that Cao Cao had died of illness.

After Cao Cao's death, Cao Pi succeeded Cao Cao as prime minister.

Cao Cao left his last words, which shocked the world, but were despised by feudal literati.

Although Qiao Jingjing personally disliked Cao Cao and hated him for bullying Jiangdong all these years, she commented that his dying words touched the true meaning of the soul and that he was a true husband.

Rumor has it that when Cao Cao was about to die, he was most worried about the concubines around him.

Cao Cao very considerately helped these young concubines figure out how to make a living: they could make needlework, clothes, and shoes and socks to support themselves.

How could the military commanders and literati at that time understand the truth?
The two brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi stayed in front of their old father Cao Cao, crying like tears.

Cao Cao said:
"I once held a horizontal spear in my hand, broke the Yellow Turban, captured Lu Bu, destroyed Yuan Shu, captured Yuan Shao, penetrated deep into the northern part of the Great Wall, reached Liaodong, and dominated the world! If there was no one in the country, I don't know how many people would be emperors and kings!"

The words in the front are very heroic, and the words in the back are very affectionate.

"After my death, all you brothers need to do is mourn for fifteen days.

The generals stationed at the border don't have to rush back to attend my funeral.

After I die, I will be buried on the hill to the west of Yecheng. No gold or silver treasures will be buried with me!
My concubines have worked hard to serve me. After I die, let them continue to live in Tongque Terrace. Don't treat them badly, don't drive them away and mistreat them.When they have free time, they can learn to make needlework and sell straw sandals for money.You have to raise them until they die. "

Having said this, Cao Cao took a breath.

“Also, all my life I have been thinking about not getting a woman, and I have always regretted it. Today, I no longer regret it.

If in the Battle of Chibi, I, Cao Cao, defeated Sun Quan and Liu Bei and took Er Qiao back to Tongque Terrace, then I would have to worry about where the big Qiao and Xiao Qiao would be placed, and how they would spend the rest of their lives after I die! "

Cao Cao looked at his two sons, his eyes were cloudy.

Still conscious.

"Zihuan, Zijian, Ziwen, my father realized at this time that if you can't get something, you just can't get it. If you can't get it, maybe it's the best arrangement. That Da Qiao has her Da Qiao world! She... is still the woman that my father cares about most in his life."

Cao Cao gave instructions to his two sons and died suddenly.

Brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi stood by their father and cried loudly, feeling extremely sad.

These talented people from the Cao family have never understood why their father, Cao Cao, coveted the big Qiao from Jiangdong so much. They would still talk about Da Qiao until they died. The key was that they finally let go!
He also gave him the most miserable and painful defeat in the Battle of Chibi, and found the most perfect explanation: What he didn't get was the best arrangement.

Cao Pi and Cao Zhi did not understand the true meaning of what Cao Cao told Cao Pi and Cao Zhi's brothers before his death.

Cao Zhi had already been defeated in the competition for the position of heir apparent.

Cao Cao chose Cao Pi, who was even more scheming and had both civil and military skills.

At this time of his life, Cao Cao became more like a father, worried about the future safety of his son Cao Zhi.

Cao Cao took Cao Pi's hand and told him to be kind to his brothers.

Cao Pi agreed with tears in his eyes, but he didn't think so in his heart.

White Emperor City.

Zhuge Liang and Adou rushed over in a hurry. Liu Bei had been lying on the hospital bed for many days.

The last time Zhuge Liang saw Liu Bei, Liu Bei was raising a hundred thousand troops to attack Soochow at the height of the sun and full of anger.In less than two years, Liu Bei had already declined so much that he looked terminally ill.

It was beyond Zhuge Liang's expectation.

It greatly exceeded Zhuge Liang's prediction.

Zhuge Liang prides himself on his miraculous calculations, but in the end he cannot account for the unpredictable changes in this world.

Liu Bei took little Adou and he recalled that in his life, the so-called starting a business and gaining territory were nothing more than that.Liu Bei had secured territory, but his heir was still so young and weak.

Adou is only a few years old.

I don’t have my own mother to take care of me.

Liu Bei finally went to Jiangdong and married Mrs. Sun. Adou grew up to this age under the care of Mrs. Sun, and there was a relationship between mother and son. But Mrs. Sun was a woman from Jiangdong, and she left again , was picked up by Da Qiao again!
Liu Bei's eyes filled with tears when he thought about it.

Liu Bei's ups and downs and difficult life was worthy of many people, but he was the only one who felt sorry for his son.

At this moment, he still wanted to say this to Zhuge Liang:

"I may not be able to survive this time. I don't have much time left! Ever since I paid three visits to the thatched cottage to invite my husband, he has been working diligently to assist Liu Bei. Our common ideals are to help the Han Dynasty, expel Cao Wei, and resist Soochow. I have to retreat halfway. , I'm sorry for leaving such a huge burden for you, sir, to bear again!

And there is my child. Sir, please take the trouble to teach me more. From now on, A Dou will worship your husband as your father-in-law, and he will be my prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty.

If A Dou can help, sir, he will assist him. If his qualifications are mediocre and cannot support him, sir, he will take his place. "

Then Liu Bei gave Adou another famous saying:

"Old father can't teach you all the time in the future. You should listen more to my father-in-law! Remember, don't do evil things because they are small, and don't do good things because they are small. Also, when marrying a wife, you must marry a virtuous and virtuous woman. Don’t be fooled by Lisa’s beautiful appearance.”

At the last moment of his life, Liu Bei finally said the most self-cultivation words.

This is a father's helplessness.

No matter how powerful a person is, he will still worry about what will happen after him until the moment he dies.

But a widow and a weak son.

Cao Cao was like this, and so was Liu Bei.

When they were dying, they all thought of their contemporary, Sun Jian.

How much they all envied Sun Jian!
Sun Jian had his eldest son, Sun Ce, who was the most brave in the world, and his second son, Sun Quan, who was decisive and decisive in killing and blocking three sides.

In the Sun family, even though my father died, there were still people who would inherit and carry forward the family business.

If this is the case, the father will die in peace.

The two heroes, Liu Bei and Cao Cao, were active in the late Eastern Han Dynasty for decades. After all, they left this era with reluctance, regret, and forced relief.

Qiao Jingjing is still on the boat back to Soochow.

The situation between Cao Wei and Shu Han changed rapidly. News of the death of Cao Cao and Liu Bei spread all over the country. Some people cried and some laughed.

Qiao Jingjing stood at the bow of the boat.

The green mountains on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are flying by.

"The rolling waters of the Yangtze River pass eastward, and the waves wash away the heroes. Right and wrong, success and failure are all gone. The green mountains are still there, and the sunsets are red several times!"

Qiao Jingjing just looked at the water of the Yangtze River rolling eastward and hummed a melody.

Lawrence Lu didn’t know when he came to her side.

Lawrence Lu silently listened to the ballad from Qiao Jingjing's mouth.

The lyrics are very charming.

Lu Xun had to admit that she, Qiao Jingjing, could see things in this world more clearly than anyone else in this world.

No wonder she was able to leave everything behind and travel around the southeast when she was in Beigu Mountain in Soochow, holding great power and being admired by everyone. She was also able to go into Sichuan alone regardless of her personal safety, just to rescue Ye Rong.

In Lu Xun's eyes, Qiao Jingjing was the most transparent person.

He is the person who is least bound by fame and fortune in this world.

He is also the strongest, bravest and warmest person.

He has loved her all these years and cannot let her go or forget her. It is definitely not because of her beauty, nor is it because their parents had discussed marriage when they were young.

Lu Xun had a lot on his mind.

But he still just stood beside Qiao Jingjing silently.

Sun Quan has already sent a letter asking his sister-in-law Qiao Jingjing to go back to Beigu Mountain and rest for a while:
"Time flies by like a flash! It has been almost three years since my sister-in-law went out to play. My mother misses my sister-in-law and her nephews and nieces every day. My second brother and all the younger brothers and sisters are also worried about my sister-in-law's safety. I also ask my sister-in-law not to be greedy for the scenery of the world and to miss Beijing more. Stay safe, my family on the mountain! From now on, the whole family will be reunited and share the good things in the world."

Qiao Jingjing's children were not with her.

She went into Xichuan to pick up the coconut milk, and she couldn't let her children follow them into danger, so she asked Liu Ji and Axiang to take care of them for her.

When Sun Quan found out, he insisted on taking the children back to Beigu Mountain:

"Axiang is pregnant. How can I take care of my nephews and nieces? Come home and I will take care of them myself."

The children are temporarily living in Mrs. Yuan's yard.

And that young and beautiful Ah Shu.

Ah Shu has grown to be sixteen or seventeen years old this year, and her appearance is breathtaking.

Ah Shu helped Mrs. Yuan take care of Mrs. Da Qiao's three children.

Sun Quan came to visit and care for his nieces and nephews from time to time. After many visits, Ah Shu fell in love with Sun Quan, a powerful man.

Ah Shu was very happy when she heard that Mrs. Da Qiao would be back this time.

She wanted to marry Sun Quan, but she was not afraid that Mrs. Yuan would not tolerate her, but she still had to get Mrs. Da Qiao's nod to agree.

She thought that if Mrs. Da Qiao raised her up, she would eventually be able to fulfill her wish.

Just like Mrs. Da Qiao finally fulfilled A Luo and Ling Tong, and fulfilled A Meng and Ye Rong.

Mrs. Da Qiao, until now, has always been willing to be beautiful as an adult.

Let lovers finally get married.

Qiao Jingjing was still a little confused at this time.

The powerful Cao Cao and the treacherous Liu Bei, their rivals for nearly 20 years, suddenly died.

Not to mention that Qiao Jingjing felt guilty.

Sun Quan also had that sigh.

The two great heroes suddenly disappeared, and only a great hero like Sun Quan was left in the world.

Only Zhuge Liang was left struggling to support the Shu Han, and Cao Wei, Cao Pi, and his brothers were fighting among themselves.

Only Jiangdong is the strongest.

In such a situation, Qiao Jingjing's first consideration was her children.

Ashao, and Big Bear and Little Bear.

The two daughters will definitely be both talented and beautiful in the future, and because of their family connections, they will have a lot of money and a high status. With Sun Quan in charge, they will definitely be able to find a husband who they want, and they will be stable and wealthy for a lifetime.Qiao Jingjing is only worried about Asao.

Even though A Shao didn't come out of her belly, she had worked hard to raise him for more than ten years and already regarded him as her own son.

No matter what, Qiao Jingjing has to plan the future for Asao.

The key lies in Sun Quan.

When Sun Quan was young, he was very outstanding, decisive and resolute, and had extremely upright views.But with the deaths of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, Sun Quan's mentality will inevitably gradually change.

When a person no longer has such a powerful opponent staring at you every day and keeping you awake at night, people can't help but relax.

Sun Quan will inevitably become arrogant and deceived in the long days to come.

There are villains in this world.

Heroes emerge from troubled times, and the gorgeous robes of a stable era are covered with lice.

In order to avoid the villain's plot, Qiao Jingjing not only made plans for A Shao, but also went back to Beigu Mountain herself.

At that time, Dad Qiao and Aunt Qiao were already very old.

Qiao Jingjing's whereabouts have been unknown in the southeast these years, and Qiao Manman has to take care of Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu has been recuperating at home.No one among the sisters could take care of the old parents.

The old parents thought of a way and moved back to Wu County to let their two sons Qiao Er and Qiao San fulfill their filial piety.

The Qiao family's parents will no longer be able to live a life in the top aristocratic circle, they will just grow old and waste their time.

He looks dignified in front of others, but in fact he is empty.

Although Qiao Jingjing returned to Beigu Mountain, she has not yet gone to Wu County to visit her parents.

Qiao Jingjing has told Sun Quan that she wants to disperse the family's money.

"People in this world are afraid that they don't have enough money! When I come here, it is not the case now. I still have to go out and travel, and I don't need much money. The money is just rotten at home! Why don't you donate half of it? From the national treasury, donate some more to the poor people in Jiangdong to buy food, clothes, and build schools and medical centers for them.

Ah Shao and Big Bear and Little Bear have limited expenses for food and clothing. Even if they grow up in the future, it will be easy to cover expenses for weddings and banquets.I'll give them a pinch and that's enough. If you think it's not grand enough for your sister-in-law to marry a daughter, just add more. "

Sister-in-law Qiao Jingjing’s decision at this time.

Sun Quan was both unexpected and unsurprised.

Sun Quan has become more and more aware that his sister-in-law has transcended the emotions and desires of this world and takes the world indifferently.

You can let go of money and power.

Sun Quan said: "My sister-in-law's kindness will be fulfilled by my second brother! Sun Quan will never waste a penny of the money my sister-in-law donates to the national treasury, and use it to benefit the people. The money that my sister-in-law donates to the people must be used for the poorest people." , for the most needy people, so that their children can have clothing, food, education, and medical treatment."

Qiao Jingjing dispersed her family wealth, and she took the initiative to stay away from the center of power.

Only in this way can Asao be protected by Sun Quan for the rest of his life, free from suspicion and used by people with ulterior motives.

This is the way she planned to protect A Shao.

Of course, there are also those villains who go to Qiao Jingjing’s son A Shao to say bad things:
"Master Shao, Mrs. Da Qiao has almost donated all your property! What will you do in the future? You will become the poorest son in Beigu Mountain! You are the only son of the late Wu Hou! Da Qiao How could Madam do that? She doesn't care about your life or death at all."

The person who said weird things was scolded by Ah Shao, brother and sister Big Bear and Little Bear.

"Shallow villain! Dare to sow discord with my mother? Drag her out and beat her to death."

"What did my mother do, and it's your turn to talk about it? How can my mother's tolerance be understood by a villain like you?"

"My mother is willing to spend all her family wealth for Jiangdong and the people of Jiangdong. She has a big heart and great wisdom! My mother taught us brothers and sisters how to behave, but someone dares to talk in front of my brother! Who dares to come and beat him all over the body? pulpy!"

Over the years, under the education of their mother Qiao Jingjing, Ah Shao and Big Bear and Little Bear have become very reasonable and understand politics.

Qiao Jingjing was most afraid that many years later, Ah Shao would be used by someone with ulterior motives to compete with Sun Quan's sons for status.

Qiao Jingjing is most afraid that Asao thinks he is Sun Ce's only son and cannot distinguish the importance and his own abilities.

After being taken advantage of and then fighting with Sun Quan, Asao's fate was destined to be tragic.

Qiao Jingjing dissipated all her family wealth in front of Sun Quan.Without Ah Shao's huge wealth, how can he talk about recruiting troops or accumulating power?

From now on, Ah Shao will only be a sober scholar, with cultural skills, good reputation, good moral character, not afraid of right and wrong, and will never cause trouble in the world.

Ashao knows all this.

Sun Quan also thought hard about it for a few days.

Only then did Sun Quan want to understand what his sister-in-law meant.

Sun Quan still went to find his sister-in-law.

Let’s make everything clear!
What his sister-in-law is afraid of is not what he is afraid of?
Sun Quan has been favored by his eldest brother all his life and has taken over the territory and rights left by his eldest brother. What he wants most is to take good care of his eldest brother's children and his sister-in-law.

But the world is treacherous, how could Sun Quan not take precautions early?

As long as a person in power is not afraid of the bloodshed of family fighting behind him?
Such as Cao Cao.

When Cao Cao died, Cao Pi clearly promised to take good care of his younger brothers.

But what about the facts?Cao Pi fell out and asked Cao Zhi to write a seven-step poem. Cao Zhang was subsequently poisoned to death by Cao Pi.

How insidious and vicious!
This is just after the world has reached the peak of power. What is family love?
Sun Quan said to Qiao Jingjing:
"Sister-in-law, I want to postulate my eldest brother as the King of Changsha and A Shao as the Crown Prince of Changsha. I will make Sun Deng'er the crown prince. What do you think, Sister-in-law?"

Qiao Jingjing said it was very good.

Nothing wrong with that.

Sun Quan must first decide on his successor and Sun Ce's name first, so that the descendants of Sun Ce's branch can be justified.

Those with ulterior motives cannot find any flaws.

Sun Quan did not dare to say these words in front of ministers Zhang Zhao and others, for fear that the ministers would accuse him of letting down his eldest brother Sun Ce and not giving Sun Ce the best position.

If Sun Quan becomes emperor, Sun Ce should logically pursue the throne.

In the end, Sun Ce only pursued the title of King of Changsha, but he got the approval of his sister-in-law Qiao Jingjing so easily.

Sun Quan understood and was moved in his heart:

"Sister-in-law has sacrificed too much for the Sun family and Jiangdong in this life. Please accept Sun Quan's respect."

Qiao Jingjing waved her hand to tell Sun Quan not to be so polite.

"Oh, that's all, I'm more leisurely than you! I can understand, I can do everything.

My brother and sister, A Shao and Big Bear and Little Bear, understand even more.

As for you, the burden on your shoulders cannot be relaxed.Although Cao Cao died, there was still Cao Pi. Cao Pi was a successor carefully trained by Cao Cao for his literary and martial arts skills. The power of Cao Wei should not be underestimated.

And Zhuge Liang, he is more flexible and flexible than Liu Bei. His whole life has been against Cao Wei. After the battle of Yiling, he will only cooperate well with our Soochow.Although you may have fewer things to worry about, this big country is like cooking small dishes.

The hundreds of thousands of people in Jiangdong are still under your management. Every time you decide a preference, it affects the life and death of tens of millions of people. I can be lazy, but you can't be lazy.

Zhongmou, being an emperor is destined to be lonely. Emperors can be powerful, but they cannot lose their humanity and cannot be restrained by human feelings.

It's too complicated here, you'll understand it slowly. "

Qiao Jingjing will continue to travel.

But she was far away in Wu County. Before Qiao Jingjing could visit her in Wu County, Aunt Qiao was already filled with phlegm and couldn't breathe.

Firstly, it’s because Aunt Qiao’s body is indeed aging too fast, and also because she loves money too much.

Aunt Qiao heard that her eldest daughter had donated the mountains of gold and silver in the mansion in Fubihai in the blink of an eye.

I was so angry that a mouthful of phlegm got stuck, and it never went smoothly again.

The days that followed were nothing but breathing space.

The old grandma wanted to curse, but she couldn't make any sound at all:

"You don't want the money, which is a waste of natural resources! If you don't want it, I'll give it to your two brothers. Your two brothers have been city guards for almost ten years, but your family is still so poor! It would be better for you to give it to your two brothers. Donated it..."

Can't curse.

The old mother could only open her mouth, stare, and hold back her veins.

In the end, Aunt Qiao, a pseudo-noble lady who was once the most beautiful in Luoyang, but later became violent and crazy for half her life, and lived a prosperous life sucking the blood of her two daughters, finally came to an end.

Her two most favored sons, Qiao Er and Qiao San, shed a symbolic tear when their old mother passed away.

Then, the two brothers held a simple funeral for their mother in a formal manner, with no big invitations or extravagance.

"As my sister said in her letter, only by keeping a low profile as officials can we keep the Qiao family safe."

Also, don’t think of yourself as the only son of the late Wu Hou Sun Ce and Asao’s biological uncle!
Don't be incited to form cliques.

Qiao Jingjing has been educating the two younger brothers for many years, and the two younger brothers have finally grown a lot.

At the old mother's funeral.

Lu Xun told Sun Quan that he was going to Qiao's house to attend the funeral for his old lady, so he accompanied Qiao Jingjing back to Wu County.

Lu Xun even helped Qiao Er and Qiao San share a lot of chores.

Of course the Qiao family understands why Lu Xun is like this.

The funeral is over.

Qiao Jingjing told her two younger brothers that she was going east from Wu County to Chongming Island:

"You take good care of your father! Manman is far away in Jingkou. You two are brothers. You also send people to take care of her and her nephews and nieces from time to time, and send them some local products, chicken, duck, fish and so on."

Qiao Er and Qiao San nodded.

Lu Xun said to the two brothers, "I will follow Jingjing wherever she goes from now on. Don't worry, you two."

The two Qiao brothers watched Lu Xun follow his sister's retreating figure.

One said: "Should they be together in the beginning of this life?"

Another said: "What a beginning! Without the appearance of my brother-in-law Sun Ce, would we be here now?"

Without Sun Ce to stop the war, Lujiang City would have been wiped out in the battle between the heroes from all directions.Without Sun Quan to guard Jiangdong against Cao Cao, some women might have to live in Tongque Terrace.

Can you still take a long walk and see the scenery in all directions?
Father Qiao didn't know what the two brothers were talking about, so he walked out on crutches:
"Da Qiao still doesn't like the guy I had my eye on at the beginning! This life has passed half way through the past few decades, and this guy is still here. I, Da Qiao, still don't like him?"

(End of this chapter)