At dusk, Song Laosan's body was thrown into a mass grave before anyone could clean it up.

He spent his entire life climbing up the ladder, using any means necessary, without regard for his relatives, wanting to be the best, but in the end a mass grave was his final destination.

The Qiao family had a good celebration tonight.

After this incident, Old Mrs. Qiao, Old Man Qiao, Qiao Yunni and others all wanted to go back.

Everyone came here to see Da Meng's future wife, but they didn't expect to see all these twists and turns. It was really thrilling. Fortunately, the Qiao family is safe and sound.

Qiao Jian'er thought that Fusheng Lu'er and the others were also coming to the capital, so she should make arrangements.

As for Qiao Yunni's shop in the capital, there are plenty of people to take care of it, so there is no need to worry about it.

The next time we come here will probably be two months later, when Qiao Xier is about to give birth.

Now that the eldest prince is seriously injured and under house arrest, Qiao Jianer believes that he will not take any action within a few months.

Early the next morning, everyone returned to Datian Village.

Not long after Qiao Jianer appeared, Fusheng and the others arrived.

"Sister Jian'er, A-da and the others are also very willing to go to the capital. They look forward to it every day. A few days ago, they came to the village to ask if you had returned, Sister Jian'er."

"Sister Jianer, when can we set off?"

Qiao Jianer said, "I will send a special cavalry team to escort you to the capital. It will arrive in half a month by fast horse."

"Are you really ready? Will you get homesick halfway through?"

"No, our family is urging us to leave quickly."

"We're tired of staying in this small village every day. We don't want to live like this forever. We want to go out and explore the world."

Dayong said: "I have a special cavalry team, let them send it."

The children hurried home and packed their clothes.

Xiao Meng drove the carriage to Yongguan County to pick up Ada and the others.

It has been three years since Qiao Jianer went to the capital, and he hasn't seen Ada and the others for a long time. They have all grown a lot taller.

"How's everyone doing?" she asked.

"I worked as a waiter in a restaurant, and learned to read and keep accounts."

"I'm an apprentice in a pharmacy."

"I'm learning leatherworking."

Everyone talked about it with pride on their faces. They learned to be self-reliant and had an income every month. Although it was not high, it was enough to support themselves.

In the past, when they accepted Qiao Jianer's help, they always felt like they were dependent on others and their temperament seemed cowardly.

But now, everyone's spirits are refreshed and everyone exudes vitality.

Not only did they have the ability to make their own way in the world, they were about to become glorious soldiers, and they couldn't help but feel full of strength.

After everyone had a good meal together, Dayong's cavalry set out to escort the children to the north.

When they set off, many villagers came to the intersection to see them off. Fusheng and his friends didn't know when they would be able to come back.

Although they hoped that their son would achieve great things, their parents still felt sad when they saw their son leave.

Holding hands, giving repeated instructions.

Old Zhang is an elderly widower with no one at home except for this one grandson. However, he still wants to send Suoer to join the army. Some villagers couldn't help but ask him a few more questions.

"Uncle Zhang, Suo'er is gone. What will you do at home alone? Although our villagers will help and take care of you, it's not as good as having someone by your side."

"Fusheng and his family have more than one child, so there's nothing wrong with sending one away. You're just joining in the fun."

Old Zhang frowned when he heard this: "Don't look at my family being poor, I'm very strong and can live for another twenty years. Besides, just because I'm old, you can't lock Suo'er up at home and let him never have a chance to make a name for himself in the village. If he goes out and tries his luck, maybe he can bring honor to the family."

Suo'er is only eleven years old now, and he is still afraid that the princess will not accept him. He would be more than happy if the princess was willing to accept him.

Everyone admired Old Zhang's idea. The lonely old man only had this one child, but he was willing to fulfill Suo'er's wish to go out and explore the world. Old Zhang was a man with a broad vision.

Zhao Lizheng said to Zhang Suoer, "Child, just go with peace of mind. Your grandfather has Uncle Zhao here."

There is a subsidy for the elderly and widowed in the village, which he applied for from the county government. It is used to subsidize the elderly and widowed's living expenses and funeral arrangements.

Fortunately, this village has a Lianer and a powerful family like the Qiao family, so the county magistrate is willing to give him this favor. No other village has such a blessing.

Zhang Suoer was a little worried at first, and the words of the villagers just now made his heart waver for a moment.

But after hearing what his grandfather and the head of the village said, he became more determined.

"Uncle Zhao, Grandpa, I will definitely make a name for myself and will not let you down."

"When you get to the capital, listen carefully to what the princess says, okay." Old Zhang was afraid that his grandson would get upset, so he had been suppressing his emotions. But when he saw his grandson resolutely express his dream, his eyes became moist at this moment.

The team set off.

It is January now, and the coldness of the south has mostly dissipated. Some branches have begun to sprout, and sparse green has emerged among the weeds.

The sun is rising, and the morning light is spreading across the earth, bringing a faint warmth to everyone.

The children left in the morning light, full of vitality and high spirits.

In the evening, Qin Bu came back from the border defense post. He deliberately took a detour from the road below, passed by the door of Qiao's house, and took a look inside.

Qiao Yunni passed by under the eaves. She was living a very good life now. Her face was calm and composed, without a trace of sorrow, as if the past experiences were a long time ago, even though she had lived through so many hard years.

Moreover, she has developed an air of nobility and a steadiness in her approach to things.

Qin Bu felt that Qiao Yunni was becoming more and more attractive to him, and he couldn't help but stop for a moment.

Qiao Yunni noticed someone's gaze on her, and when she turned her head, she saw it was Qin Bu.

After several years of experience in the army, Qin Bu's face became firm and he had a bit more of a soldier's coldness and toughness, and he looked much more sturdy and upright.

But his eyes were filled with a deep feeling that made Qiao Yunni's cheeks feel a little hot.

Yes, before she married into the Song family, she and Qin Bu were indeed in love with each other. Although they did not express their feelings, they could see each other's intentions.

But so many years have passed, her daughter has grown up and doesn't want to think about anything else. She carries the Chu family business on her shoulders, and has several large shops under her name to manage. She feels full of value every day and thinks that this is good. She doesn't have to find a man to spend the rest of her life with.

So, Qiao Yunni just smiled politely at Qin Bu and went into the house.

Old Lady Qiao had just glanced outside from inside the room. She said, "Qin Bu has made several minor contributions over the years. He now commands a thousand soldiers, making him a major general. According to the capital's parlance, he should be a lieutenant. When your second uncle and Dayong are transferred to the capital someday, it will be no problem for him to be promoted to a captain."

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