First smoked mind

Chapter 48
As soon as the words fell, several shadow guards in the room knelt down on the ground. Although Qiao Lu had seen the world, most of them were business friends. .Now listening to Gao Ling's report, the white jade token is shining brightly, and being fooled by the uniform kneeling movements of Xiaolu and the others, facing Jing Yi with a condensed expression, he choked his breath in his throat and bent his knees softly at the same time , lowered his eyes and was about to kneel down.

Jing Yi stopped him with his hands, and stopped in a low voice: "You don't have to do this for a family."

Qiao Lu was suffocating in his chest, gritted his teeth and thought to himself, how comfortable!On the one hand, he was very frustrated with Jing Yi's thoughts and tricks, but on the other hand, he felt more or less at ease. At any rate, his daughter did not provoke some eunuchs of unknown origin who only knew how to eat and drink.The title of Marquis of An Yi, even though he was not in Bianjing all the year round, he had heard a lot in these years that the bandits and pirates were really well-known in the south of the Yangtze River.

In addition, when he returned to Bianjing years ago, he learned all about the Three Princes' Mansion, and he also heard a lot about this person's thunderous methods and ruthless style.Is it ambitious and ruthless or righteous and righteous? It's just a trick played by the royal officials to deceive the ignorant and good people. In the heart of a businessman like Qiao Lu, he has some calculations about the mutiny that shocked the government and the people. .

Seeing a real person now, he is indeed outstanding in appearance and dignified, and it is not false to match his daughter, but... now it seems that he, Qi Dafei, from the Qiao family, is not even able to climb high!
With such speculation in my heart, when I looked at Jing Yi again, it was no longer the previous disgust and disgust, but a faint panic with half respect and three parts awe.Qiao Chuxun next to him also breathed a sigh of relief at this moment. Just as he was leaning on the armrest of the chair to get up, Jing Yi held him down with one hand, and at the same time ordered a few people: "Get up. Go to the back kitchen and bring some tea out. And the stewed soup, it's almost time, so bring it together."

At this time, Qiao Lu had already sat down beside Jing Yi's arm, peeking at him anxiously, and at the same time reached out to Qiao Chuxun's wrist to check his pulse.Then he took out a small porcelain bottle from his bosom, poured out two pills and handed it over, whispering: "Take this. Pay attention to rest more, you... oh!"

Although these young people stayed at home, they were still his own daughter anyway, he still understood Qiao Chuxun's temperament.He looks docile on the surface, but if he makes up his mind in his heart, even ten cows will not be able to pull him back. Such a person is always very good to others, but his mind is too heavy, he thinks about everything by himself, and when encountering a big problem, he can't figure it out It is easy to fall to the root of the disease if it is transparent.Obviously, Qiao Chuxun lived in other people's homes for more than half a year, not to mention the resentment of what happened back then, but also worried that he would find him at some point, and he would definitely not feel very good in his heart.

Last year, he didn't return home until Nian Gen. On the first day of the new year, he heard that his eldest daughter had run away from home. He also knew what kind of guy that was at home, and knew there must be something inside.But no matter what the inside story is, it's not very pleasant to spread it. Fortunately, Qiao Zi'an helped to suppress it, so there was no publicity about it.In addition, Qiao Chuxun has not been public in the clan for these years, except for a few relatives who are closer, outsiders do not know that he has disappeared, and Qiao Chuxun's boudoir reputation has not suffered any bad effects.

First of all, in the marriage, the other party is not unreasonable, and there are friends who know both parties to help coordinate and send some apologies, so let it go.This time he was able to find Yuezhou to come. One of them was the business of the previous pharmacy, and Qiao Zi'an wrote to inform him that it was so smooth.After thinking about it several times in my heart, I also thought that my daughter must have been wronged a lot during the years when I was not at home all the year round, and Qiao Lu's attitude softened. Looking at Qiao Chuxun's side face, he said, "Chuxun, go home with Daddy. That marriage If you give up, from now on, no one in the family can force you to do anything."

Qiao Chuxun held the two pills, lowered her eyelids and did not look at anyone, and said after a while, "Father, I don't complain about the past. I just hope that this time, Daddy will not stop me and can help my daughter."

Qiao Lu still has a lot of things to say to Qiao Chuxun in his heart, but now in front of Jing Yi, it is difficult to say anything.In addition, he still didn't quite agree with the matter of these two people, so he just lowered his voice and said: "Chu Xun, be obedient——"

Jing Yi watched coldly from the side, and saw the little face of the person he usually holds in his heart to protect and love was pale and bloodless, his lip was bitten, his eyelids were red and swollen, and his expression was cold and sad, which he didn't like. Can't help but feel unhappy in my heart.Looking at Qiao Lu, he obviously had other thoughts, he wanted to persuade Qiao Chuxun, and he didn't need to think about it, it must be related to him, and he felt even more depressed for a while.

But at this time, it's not appropriate for him to say anything more, Qiao Chuxun naturally wants to coax, but not in front of outsiders, and he also has to negotiate on Qiao Lu's side, but Qiao Chuxun can't hear it.Therefore, they just sat across from each other, holding on to the teacup and sitting silently.

The three of them were in a stalemate for a while, before Xiao Tao'er entered the room carrying a soup cup.Seeing the cold atmosphere in the room, she also knew not to talk nonsense, so she just put the stew by Qiao Chuxun's hand, saluted a few people, and went down.

At this time, Jing Yi had a reason, so he got up and walked in front of the two of them, lifted the lid of the cup, took the spoon and dialed it, stuffed it into Qiao Chuxun's hand and held it, and said softly: "Replenish Qi and calm the mind, you I haven't been able to sleep well at night recently, so drink more."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the two of them changed again.

Qiao Chuxun was ashamed and at a loss, she didn't need to look up to know that Jing Yi said this on purpose.Although he had a lot of dissatisfaction with his father, it was not a glorious thing for him and Jing Yi to share the same bed and have a physical relationship before they got married, so he didn't dare to look sideways at Qiao Lu's face.His face was red and white at times, and there was a look of grievance between his eyebrows and eyes.

Jing Yi could clearly see the slightest change in this person's face, although he felt distressed, he couldn't help it.If he wants to marry a beautiful woman as soon as possible according to the previous plan, and successfully pass the test of his future father-in-law, he has to take a strong medicine!

Qiao Lu, on the other hand, felt pity when he heard those words, the two of them had developed to such a state, and for the sake of Qiao Chuxun's boudoir reputation, they had no choice but to agree to this marriage!At the same time, she secretly blamed herself for neglecting her care and indulging in concubines for many years, which made her eldest daughter end up in such a poor land. On the other hand, she was also worried about Qiao Chuxun's future.After all, the other party is not an ordinary person, he is a relative of the emperor, the first-rank young master of the dynasty!

If you change someone, even if the other party has some background, I have done business almost all over the north and south over the years, and I can always match it. The dowry is more generous, and the marriage is also a big deal. Qiao Chuxun will not suffer too much in the past. Wronged.

But once you get involved with the royal family, what's the use of having mountains of gold and silver?After two years, no matter whether people take a concubine or divorce their wife, or even spend a lot of time playing and having fun, I can't say a word.No matter how hard Qiao Chuxun suffered at her husband's house, she could only lose her teeth and swallow her blood.In addition, this child's gentle temperament is not as eloquent as the other girls' family. He knows how to turn the rudder according to the wind, but he really cares about it in his heart. Get sick!

Thinking of this, Qiao Lu's complexion became even more ugly. After a long silence, he only sighed and said in a low voice, "Chu Xun, you come with me. I have something to say as a father, and I want to speak clearly with you alone."

Qiao Chuxun bit her lip and stood up, glanced at Jing Yi, and followed Qiao Lu out.

Jing Yi seemed to have expected this to happen, so he didn't try to stop him, but said in a low voice: "Boss Qiao came here for the first time, and I think he is not very familiar with the city, and it's not peaceful recently, so let the two guards come here. Follow, there is more or less a care."

Qiao Lu didn't object much to this, he just nodded slightly and thanked him politely.

Jing Yi winked at the two people beside him, indicating to be smart.Xiaolu and Xiaoyi expressed their understanding, bowed their hands to Jingyi, and followed behind the father and daughter.

On the street, Qiao Lu led the people into a nearby tea house, asked for a private seat, and saw the sign on the wall to order tea.Qiao Chuxun said softly, "I want Huawu tea powder for the two of you, and some utensils for tea. Bring them up. We can do it ourselves."

The waiter responded, smiled and turned around to buy things.Little Green and Little Ant stood outside the door and did not follow inside.

After a while, everything was ready, including all kinds of utensils for ordering tea, as well as three or two refreshments, and the hot water was also set aside.The waiter said "use it slowly", closed the door for the two of them and went out.

Qiao Chuxun stood up, took the kettle and began to heat the teapot and cup.

Qiao Lu watched from the side, from being puzzled at first, to surprise, and finally to a wry smile and relief.

In the mist of water, Qiao Chuxun took a cup of tea soup, put it in front of Qiao Lu with both hands, and knelt down straight: "Please drink tea, daddy."

Qiao Lu reached out to take the tea, got up and helped Qiao Chuxun up, and said calmly, "Get up."

"I also know what your second mother is like. I have neglected you for these years. I am sorry that your mother has passed away, and I am ashamed to be a father."

I don't know when my daughter has grown up to be slim, I don't know that she has suffered so much grievance at home, and I don't know when she learned such a skill of making tea. As a father, he is indeed unqualified. .

When Qiao Lu said this, he couldn't continue talking.With slightly damp eyes, she picked up the teacup and took a sip. Seeing Qiao Chuxun standing with her eyelids downcast, she knew that no matter what she said now, there would always be a knot in her heart, and it wouldn't be solved in a day or two.

But the top priority is not the rift between his father and daughter, but a lifelong event that concerns Qiao Chuxun's life.No matter how wrong he was in the past, his heart was always towards his own daughter, and when it came to marriage, he had the intention of making amends.

No matter how good Jing Yi is, he is always a son of the royal family, and he is a young man who is excellent in all aspects.They are both men, and he knows those flamboyants best, but due to various considerations, Qiao Lu disapproves more than agrees with their marriage.But now that the two have become husband and wife, and judging from each other's appearance, they are unlikely to give up easily, so there are some things that he, as a father, must explain clearly to Qiao Chuxun in advance.

"Since I ordered two cups of tea, Chu Xun should try it too."

Hearing this, Qiao Chuxun nodded slightly, went to the table to pick up the teacup, and took a sip.

Qiao Lu watched Qiao Chuxun swallow the tea soup and asked, "How does it taste?"

Qiao Chuxun thought about it for a while, and replied softly: "Huawu tea is famous for its strong fragrance. If it is a new tea that year, and the tea is ordered well, it goes without saying that the taste is mellow, and you can taste a little bitterness from the mellow. Drink Complete cup, the bitterness on the tip of the tongue will turn into sweetness, it is the top grade."

Qiao Lu listened to Qiao Chuxun's narration, drank a whole cup of tea slowly, and said, "That's not bad."

"Chu Xun, my father owed you a lot in the past, and I didn't dare to ask you to forgive me immediately, but today's words, as my father, I hope you can remember them forever."

Qiao Lu looked into Qiao Chuxun's eyes, and said slowly: "This tea is brewed by yourself, whether it is bitter or sweet, it is your choice. Enjoy it in time when it is sweet, and don't worry too much about it when it is bitter. A person's life cannot always be sweet and smooth every day, when you reach my age, when you think back to the past half of your life, you can taste a little bit of sweetness in the slight bitterness, you should be content, and this life is not in vain."

Qiao Chuxun's eyes gradually filled with tears, but he didn't say much, just nodded his head emphatically.

Qiao Lu sighed, took Qiao Chuxun's hand, and the two father and daughter sat next to each other's arms, and asked in a low voice, "You really... like him that much?"

Qiao Chuxun bit her lip to endure the burst of crying, and nodded slightly.

Qiao Lu was silent for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "Chu Xun, since you know his identity, you should know it in your heart. With his status and outstanding appearance, it's hard...you will be the only woman in your life..."

Qiao Chuxun didn't expect Qiao Lu to say such a word, he couldn't help but froze, followed by a burst of sadness.

Seeing her like this, Qiao Lu knew that she had never thought of this level before, and he felt uncomfortable: "I came here to look for you this time, and someone will take care of you in business. There is no rush to go back. You Think about it for a few days..."

Qiao Lu gritted his teeth while talking, and said ruthlessly: "Think about it carefully, even if you have been with him... if you don't want to be married, it's not impossible! Anyway, no one else knows about it. I will prepare a generous dowry for you, and let us lower our horizons, so we can always find what is good for you wholeheartedly."

Qiao Chuxun was also a little uncertain for a while. Qiao Lugang’s words could be said to be for her sake, and although Jing Yi’s sincere feelings for her came from the bottom of his heart, according to his conditions, the future is not impossible. ...

He only has her in his heart now, but it doesn't mean that he will always have her alone in the future.It is true that the person he really loves now is her, but who said that there is only one heart, and that there can only be one person in a lifetime?
Even her biological father remarried the second mother only a year after the mother died, and he was usually outside, often looking for other women to have fun.Jing Yi not only has an extraordinary status and status, but also has first-class looks and abilities. Can such a man really be the only one in his life?

The two people outside the door heard the conversation between the father and daughter, including Qiao Lu's persuasive words in a low voice, and they couldn't help scratching their hearts and livers, feeling extremely anxious.Miss Qiao hasn't spoken since her father said that, presumably she has listened to those words.But his master is not another man!
It is true that Qiao Lu's words are reasonable and not biased. When it comes to other princes and nobles, it is one-size-fits-all, but his master grew up in the third prince's mansion. The relationship between men and women is extremely disgusting, and because Zhao Lin and Zhao Lin are twins, they are disgusted with their own outstanding appearance. At one time, they almost destroyed their appearance, but Gao Ling discovered it in time and stopped it.

When it comes to the appearance of people in the world, there is someone who dislikes his own appearance extremely, fearing that Jing Yi will be number one, and no one will dare to admit that he is second.As for the outstanding men of the Song Dynasty, those who had excellent family background and ability, whoever extremely disliked the filthy life of having three wives and four concubines, Jing Yi would definitely come out on top.

Even for Zhao Ting and Zhan Yun, who were acquainted with Jing Yi, the former was indifferent by nature, while the latter was very self-controlled, and they both had fun when they were young.The children of the aristocratic family are more similar to Zhou Yufei, lingering in the flowers and being unrestrained.After counting and counting, there is no one like Jing Yi, who hates dealing with women from the bottom of his heart and indulges in carnal|sensual pleasures.

Thinking of this, the two of Xiaolu became more and more unworthy of their master, being slandered by Qiao Lu for no reason, which made Ms. Qiao annoyed and sad, and going back with Jing Yi would inevitably create rifts in vain.At the same time, some complained about Jing Yi's usual arrogant personality. If he could be as eloquent as Zhan Yun, and talk to Ms. Qiao more about his childhood, he wouldn't be shaken by these words and lose trust in Jing Yi.

But what these two people didn't know was that things were far from as simple as they thought.For one thing, Qiao Lu is not an outsider after all. Although he has been somewhat estranged from Qiao Chuxun over the years, his father and daughter are connected by flesh and blood, so the weight of words is there.Second, the relationship between a man and a woman is different from the friendship between brothers. The more you like it, the easier it is to feel uneasy, and the more sincere you are, the less likely it is to be flattered by words.

There was no movement in the house for a long while.

In the end, when Qiao Chuxun followed Qiao Lu out, her eyes were obviously red and swollen, and her expression was gloomy. Those words really pierced her heart.Xiaolu and the two were watching, and they could only be anxious, thinking that the first thing to do when they go back is to tell the master about this, otherwise there will be endless troubles!
All the way to the street, Qiao Chuxun kept his eyes slightly lowered, with a sleepy expression on his brows and eyes, feeling really at a loss in his heart.Thinking of going back to face Jing Yi later, I also know that the face is very ugly now, I don't want him to worry about me adding to the boredom, and I really feel uneasy in my heart, and after a while, tears wet my face again.

Qiao Lu was walking in front, and Xiao Lu followed behind two steps apart, so they didn't see the expression on Qiao Chuxun's face, and because they were thinking about each other, they were more or less absent-minded.Just passing a corner, the two of Xiaolu felt a gust of wind blowing by, and their eyes blurred. In a blink of an eye, Qiao Chuxun was caught by someone's arms, crossed a beam and ran to the distance.

Pedestrians on the road were stunned by this scene.Qiao Lu first heard something wrong behind him, and when he turned around, he saw Qiao Chuxun suddenly disappearing, and saw the two guards flying over the walls as if chasing someone, he was frightened for a while, and called for help!

(End of this chapter)