The girl lay on the ground and listened carefully to Qiao Jianer's entire plan.

She was a little nervous because this matter involved the eldest prince and there might be other conspiracies involved.

However, she had met many high-ranking officials and dignitaries in places like this, so she was able to remain calm.

"Are you scared?" Qiao Jianer asked.

The girl's pretty face was full of determination, which was the yearning for freedom and the determination to give up everything for freedom.

"Don't be afraid. I'm willing to do anything to get out of here."

The reason they came to this place was not voluntarily, but because their family members had committed crimes, the men were exiled, and the women were sold.

If it weren't for a noble person who redeemed me, I would never be able to get out in this lifetime.

"Okay, try to show up less often and don't let anyone see your face. When the time comes, I'll let you take action."

Before Qiao Jianer left, she asked the boss to change the girl's hometown and name to be consistent.

Anyway, the women who were sold were as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river, many of them were from small families, and some were from other places and states.

It is impossible for the eldest prince to recognize every household.

Then she appeared in the Ministry of Households and did some operations in the database of slaves.

Everything is ready, just waiting for the opportunity.

Du Qinglan fulfilled the Qiao family's wish and often came to meet with them, but she did not come every day, but only once every three or two days.

She knew that since she hadn't married into the Qiao family yet, she still had to maintain a certain degree of reserve and not be too enthusiastic.

After constant interactions and contact, the Qiao family became more and more fond of this weak but eloquent girl. For a time, she became the darling of the Qiao family.

"Qinglan is not coming today. Oh, what's the big deal if she comes every day? She will enter the Qiao family anyway. Our Qiao family will not say anything, and others dare not say anything." While eating, Mrs. Lu felt a little empty in her heart.

She liked this future daughter-in-law so much. She was so pitiful, so kind, and so frail that she, as the soon-to-be mother-in-law, couldn't help but want to feed her more, to make her stronger and have better blood circulation, so that she wouldn't have to worry about her getting sick.

Feng also said, "She's become familiar with our Qiao family lately. There's no need to be reserved. She should come over more often. It's always different to have the whole family around. It's lively and fun."

Because Du Qinglan was a girl who had not yet married, the men didn't know what to say and so they kept silent.

But this girl is too lonely. If she is willing to come more often, they would be very happy to see her.

Yes, the Qiao family was not satisfied with just coming every other day. They hoped to see this girl every day, surround her with warmth, and bring more and more smiles to her face.

This is the responsibility and duty that everyone, as her future family, should shoulder.

"Lan'er said that she hasn't officially married yet, so she can't be arrogant just because everyone likes her. She still has to be polite. If she doesn't miss everyone so much, she shouldn't come every two or three days." Da Meng said.

"Sister Qinglan is too well-behaved. She is so lonely, but she still endures it with all her might." Pei Qingrong said with some emotion.

She was not born into a wealthy family, but her family was noble. Her father was the second son of the old King Pei. Although he did not inherit the title of king, he got countless assets when the family was divided. She had been living a life of luxury since she was a child and lived a happy and carefree life.

But Du Qinglan, who has no parents and whose family has fallen into poverty, has experienced the ups and downs of life. Even in front of the Qiao family, she is cautious, for fear of upsetting them.

How can you not feel pity when people are watching you?

"Fortunately, the wedding day is getting closer. By then, she will be a member of the Qiao family. Staying in a home like this every day, how can she feel lonely?" Qiao Xier smiled softly.

It was like a cold wind blowing, and Qiao Jianer got goose bumps all over his body. Everyone in the Qiao family liked Du Qinglan so much.

If Du Qinglan was a good person, then she had nothing to say. But if she had ulterior motives, once it was exposed one day, it would be like a knife stabbing the hearts of the Qiao family.

"Jia'er, why don't you bring your family from Datian Village so that everyone can see Qinglan." said Qiao Laosan.

"Well, okay." Qiao Jianer agreed.

Everyone in the Qiao family vaguely felt that Qiao Jianer seemed a little silent when it came to dealing with Du Qinglan.

However, they did not think much about it, because Jian'er was not a very enthusiastic person, especially now that she had become a princess and a general, and her age was getting older, she looked a little serious and cold.

Da Meng had a half-full dinner, carried a lunch box, and went to see Du Qinglan.

"Da Meng, please let Qinglan eat more. She is too thin. It makes people feel distressed just looking at her."

What Mrs. Lu meant was not that the girl was too thin to give birth, but that she really couldn't bear to see her.

Du Qinglan no longer embroidered handkerchiefs as she did before. Two more candles were lit in the room. She was reading quietly under the lamp, and a gentle and slender silhouette was cast on the wall.

"Lan'er, this is what my mother prepared for you. My mother loves you and hopes you can have a hot meal."

Da Meng took out dishes from the box and placed them on the table.

Du Qinglan looked at the dishes with resistance in her eyes.

In order to show her hospitality to the Qiao family, whenever she went to their house, she would eat half a bowl of rice and pretend to have eaten a lot of dishes, but in fact she would only take a little bit of each dish.

But if she did so, her waist would become thicker the next day, and she would have to eat less in the next two days to recover.

That's why she can't go to the Qiao family every day.

Her value to that person was initially due to her waist, and she had to use it to achieve her goal.

So, she cherishes this very much.

Now, Da Meng even brought food, and she had no way to avoid it.

After taking two bites, she put down her chopsticks.

"Brother Da Meng, my appetite is a little uncomfortable at night, so I just need to eat something occasionally to fill my stomach. So next time you come over, don't bring me food."

"My whole family is worried that you might be starving," Qiao Dameng said. "Is there something wrong with your health? Do you need to see a doctor?"

Du Qinglan shook her head: "This is a heart disease. After my parents died, I couldn't eat at night because every night is when I miss them the most."

What she said was half true and half false. She was thin because she didn't eat at night, which was the result of long-term accumulation.

But now she doesn't eat it for another reason.

Da Meng felt a pang of sadness and held her gently in his arms: "Lan'er, I can't imagine how much hardship you have endured. When you marry into the Qiao family, just enjoy your life."

Du Qinglan rested her head on his shoulder, but her eyes were filled with cold mockery.

Is that so? Does she deserve happiness in this life? To achieve that wish, she must do whatever it takes.

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