Chapter 173 Okay, I’ll write to you when the time comes
Chapter 173 Okay, I’ll write to you when the time comes
Qiao Jianer explained, "Because this place is too far from the north, and your Lianzhou is closer to the center, you might have a better understanding of the situation in the north."
"We, the common people in the South, are always concerned about the health of the Emperor. We hope that he will be blessed with good fortune as vast as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains. We also know that the North has been plagued by invasions from the northern tribes, and we hope that there will be peace and tranquility."
Pei Zhujin was even more surprised. He didn't expect that such a little girl, so young, could have such a great heart.
When he thought about it, he understood what Qiao Lianer meant.
She must have been asking this because she wanted to know whether the north was peaceful and whether the capital was stable, because the royal court was in the north, and only when the north was well would the south be well.
Especially those of them who are in business, they don't want any changes.
Pei Zhujin had a faint smile on his face. It was rare to see a girl from a farmer's family so smart at such a young age.
Said: "Everything is fine. At present, everything is in order, as always. Miss Qiao, please rest assured to manage everything."
When Pei Zhujin said this, Qiao Jian'er paid attention to his expression and knew that he was not lying to her.
The reason she asked these questions to the two brothers was because she saw their demeanor and guessed that they were from a big city.
My mother's family is only in Lianzhou, but what about my father's family?
If there is any major movement, they may be the first ones to get access to the news.
Qiao Jianer lowered her eyelids slightly. She had lived in the world she came from for almost thirty years and could tell whether a person was telling the truth. The uncle didn't look like he was lying at all.
The same goes for Pei Zhujin. Although he is young, he is more calm and sincere because he is the elder brother.
Or maybe it was because the two brothers were too young and knew nothing about these situations.
Suddenly thinking of something, Qiao Jianer's mind moved.
"How long have you been out?"
"It's been four or five months. We have traveled all over the southern country. It's time to go back." Pei Zhujin said.
"Wow, just sightseeing?"
"Not only that, our family wanted us two brothers to come out and gain experience, to see how the business is going, how the crops are growing, and whether the mulberry and hemp yields have increased."
Pei Zhujin didn't think there was anything wrong with this and told everyone about it.
Qiao Jianer suddenly became alert. He had just run into two people who were checking the supply situation in the South Country.
They have been out for four or five months and have a general understanding of each region.
Of course, why were they allowed to see these things? Their families must be hiding something from them.
Otherwise, Pei Zhujin would not be so frank.
They didn't know what the uncle was talking about because they had been outside for too long.
When they return, they will definitely get some new information.
Qiao Jianer tapped her little fingers on the table.
Of course, she couldn't stop the two from going back and telling them the truth about the situation in the South Country.
Even if they don't come, someone else will.
"Mr. Pei, we businessmen only seek stability. It's not easy for ordinary people to live a peaceful life. When you go back, if you hear of any bad news, can you write me a letter?"
"It's not just the north, but also the east and west. We are in the South and are really too far away from other places."
Pei Zhujin now took a good look at Qiao Lian'er, because this girl's intelligence was beyond his imagination.
Although the capital city is indeed peaceful now and the northern tribes have not invaded, everything is calm, but when she met them, she must have guessed that their identities were not simple, so she wanted to get more information from them.
Prepare for long-term stability in the future.
Although this place is rich in resources, the north is indeed more isolated than the central and northern parts. The farther away from the court, the more delayed the news.
Just because of her talent and the intelligence she has at such a young age.
Pei Zhujin agreed immediately: "Okay, if that time comes, I will write to you."
Pei Shijiu was eating potato chunks and listening to their conversation silently. He also glanced at Qiao Jianer a few more times, thinking that this girl was really not simple.
With family backgrounds like his and his brother's, the whirlpool of power struggles would invade them from time to time and could be easily touched.
This little girl is so vigilant and knows how to prepare in advance, a bit like those strategists who plan ahead.
"Little girl, you are only seven or eight years old. There are some things that should be taken care of by your parents. When you are full, you should play and sleep." Pei Shijiu said.
"I'm already twelve years old." When Qiao Lian'er mentioned this, she couldn't help but scold Old Lady Song. Moldy buns and rotten food raised her to this state. Anyone who saw her would think she was only seven or eight years old.
"What? You are already twelve years old." Pei Zhujin was surprised.
Pei Shijiu also widened his eyes: "Then you are too short."
"It's okay, I will grow taller in two or three years." Qiao Lianer said calmly.
She wants to make up for all the height she has gained over the years.
And she found that after confirming that she was really twelve years old, the two brothers no longer looked at her as if she were a child.
"Okay, wait two or three years, I want to see what the little girl will look like and whether she will really grow taller." Pei Shijiu's pair of obsidian eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief.
"If it were still so short, I would laugh at it to my heart's content."
Qiao Jianer looked up at the sky: "I can't let you have this opportunity."
"If I had really grown taller, some people would still be walking upside down like they did yesterday morning."
Pei Shijiu felt a dull pain in his hands again.
"You'll grow taller in two or three years, right? This isn't fair to me. You have to reach the average height of your peers for it to count."
"Okay." Qiao Jianer answered firmly.
Now she eats well, drinks enough and sleeps well every day. Sometimes she feels her bones itching when she goes to bed at night. Well, she must be growing taller.
The two brothers ate plates of peanuts and plates of fried potatoes here, and asked the servants to buy some wine.
They talked with Qiao Jianer about all sorts of things, from north to south, from west to east, the splendor of big cities, the countryside, and some scenic spots.
They found that no matter what they said, this girl could always keep up the conversation and could even offer some refreshing ideas and opinions, which were quite interesting to talk about.
The Song family saw this, and Chen said to Old Lady Song, "Mother, look at that girl Qiao Jian'er. Did she find a good match? You can tell at a glance that those two young masters are not ordinary people. They brought servants with them. Although the carriage is not eye-catching, it is made of precious wood. That horse looks even more expensive than Dahong."
Old Lady Song said with disdain: "How shameless! You still have three years until you reach marriage age, and you're already thinking about clinging to a man."
"Mother, look at these two young men, one is fifteen or sixteen years old, and the other is twelve or thirteen years old. Their ages are just right for the two girls of our Song family. Why don't we keep them now?" Chen had a wishful thinking.
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