Often, winter comes early in the year, and spring comes even earlier in the following year.

Qiao Mei's marriage is scheduled for the eighth day of January, and there will be a month left, and Lord Minghui said that it was too hasty.

But Zhou said that it was okay earlier, Qiao Mei understood what she meant, because of what happened to her last time, although her mother didn't say it on the surface, but in her heart she was anxious.

Fortunately, it didn't take long for Xie Huaijin to issue an edict to the Jingguo Mansion, and the dowry gifts sent were endless, and the number of courtesies was not less, which can be said to have given the Jingguo Mansion enough face.

Zhou was a little relieved at this time, she was not afraid that her daughter would not be able to marry, and if no one really wanted the Jingguo Mansion to raise Qingqing, it would not be impossible.

But what she was afraid of was that Ming Qingqing was the crown princess who was appointed by the first emperor, and later the prince became the son of heaven, and she also swore that she would not marry Qingqing.

Now if Qingqing is kidnapped for no reason, His Majesty will withdraw from the marriage, which will make her daughter live in the future, and the spitting stars outside will spit on her

Now that she is completely relieved, Qingqing will soon enter the harem, take charge of the back seal, and become a respected position above ten thousand people under one person.

The only regret is that her daughter can't have a husband who is only good to her wholeheartedly, but for now, this is the best and most appropriate arrangement

"Mother"

A familiar voice came from outside the courtyard, gently pulling Zhou's mind back.

Qingzhu cleaned up the rice paper on the case for Zhou, and then according to her instructions, he held the paper and retreated.

"Mother, sister-in-law is coming back"

The servants lifted the curtain so that the master could enter the inner room, and Qingzhu stepped aside and saluted Qiao Mei.

Qiao Mei glanced at her and waved her hand to make her get up, not paying much attention to the rice paper in her hand.

Zhou couldn't help but smile when she watched her come in with cheerful steps and the smile on her daughter's face.

"Why are your ears so smart," she handed over the red dates and white fungus soup that she had not had time to drink, "Not only is your sister-in-law coming back, but Your Majesty has also issued a special order to let your eldest brother come back to participate in your ceremony." ”

Qiao Mei took it and took a sip, and the sweet taste made her smile and squint again, "It's so sweet"

Listening to her mother's words, her eyes widened, "The eldest brother is coming back, what about the third brother and the fourth brother?"

Since she came back, it has been rare to see the two brothers, Qiao Jing and Qiao Li, only that they are doing things for Xie Huaijin now, and they can't come home often.

Hearing Qiao Mei mention them, Zhou pondered for a while, and then said, "I don't know about your third brother and fourth brother, but my sister is married, and they have to come back no matter how busy they are."

Qiao Mei snorted and laughed.

Zhou urged her, "Eat quickly, eat quickly, after eating, my mother will take you to pick out a wedding dress." ”

Speaking of this, Qiao Mei was unnatural, she put down the porcelain bowl in her hand, and said, "Mother, it's good for you to decide, I won't go together."

Zhou glared at her, "Silly boy, of course you have to be together, otherwise there is no size, how can you make ready-to-wear clothes and be shy?"

Qiao Mei's face was flushed by what she said, she lost the mouthwipe handkerchief handed by her, turned her head and was about to leave angrily.

"Alright, alright." Zhou took her hand, gave the maids a look, and asked them to step back before talking to her earnestly.

Qiao Mei thought that her mother was going to tell her something about her marriage, but Zhou reminded her.

"Don't go to the third room for these two days, tomorrow will be your second brother's death day"

Qiao Mei was stunned for a moment, and then remembered.

In fact, Qu had a child before, and he was still a boy, but he died when he was young and did not live past the age of three.

Since then, Qu has placed all his expectations on Qiao Yu.

Qiao Mei nodded, "My daughter knows, these days I stay in my own yard, embroidery, drink tea." ”

Zhou patted her hand lovingly, "Okay, okay, let's go." ”

After leaving Qingping Courtyard, Qiao Mei went straight back to Fuxiu Courtyard, and before she stepped into the courtyard gate, she saw a little maid rushing over, shouting "Sister Girl Baiyue is awake"

Before the sentence "what are you yelling" in her throat was spoken, her eyes were already slightly moist, and she looked straight at Qiao Mei.

Qiao Mei said, "Go quickly." ”

Watching the little maid who sent a message to him walk away, the big stone in Qiao Mei's heart finally let go.

Two days later, Qiao Mei's heavy makeup satin and fox stumps had been replaced, and he was only wearing a peacock pattern brocade robe, and he was not afraid of the cold.

As if by appointment, on the day Qiao Jing and Qiao Li came back, sister-in-law Chu Xun also came back from her parents' house, but the family didn't get together in the end, Qiao Yi was still in northern Xinjiang, and it would be a few days before he returned to Beijing.

Chu Xun's body is still a little weak, but she has been raised in the Chu Mansion for a while, and the water, soil, and climate over there have made her a little richer, and her complexion has improved a little.

Qiao Mei's face was also much gentler, and I don't know if Chu Xun remembered Qiao Mei's abduction or something.

Even the little maid beside Chu Xun was a little less hostile, and when she saw Qiao Mei going out to greet her, she called her when she saluted, "Fourth girl, Da'an." ”

Qiao Mei remembered her, when Chu Xun came back, it was this girl who tearfully asked her to raise her noble hand and let Chu Xun go, saying what she said to make Chu Xun stop embarrassing Chu Xun.

However, although Qiao Mei was wronged, she is also a girl who is loyal to the Lord, she, there are a lot of adults, and she is different from these little girls.

Thinking like this, Qiao Mei raised his head slightly, and let out a soft "um" from his nostrils.

Ah Yao read what her master said to her from time to time, lowered her head, turned around and helped Chu Xun get out of the carriage.

"Xun'er, come" Zhou stepped forward softly, with a loving smile on his face.

Chu Xunfufu gave her a salute, "Daughter-in-law please Mother Da'an." ”

The two brothers behind Zhou also greeted her in turn: "Sister-in-law." Qiao Mei also obediently responded to the harmony.

This time, Chu Xun looked at Qiao Mei in his eyes, and finally there was no more suspicion.

Several people hugged Zhou and Chu Xun, and a large group of people went to Qingping Courtyard.

Although it was not as cold as usual now, it was still a cold wind, Qiao Mei tightened the collar on her body, and she pushed away Qiao Jing's face.

After not seeing him for a long time, Qiao Jing was finally a little less naïve than before, but he was a little more skinny, and he was glared at by Zhou because of the sound made by Qiao Mei.

But now he still doesn't give up, and wants to tease her again.

It's just that he hasn't come up with any good ideas to play with his sister, and he was immediately squeezed away by Qiao Li again.

The young man's eyebrows were two more points resolute, he took off the big coat on his shoulders, and with a twist of his wrist, he draped it on Qiao Mei's body.

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