Chapter 4

Qiao Jiaojiao’s eyes narrowed slightly at the words.

[“Is this about dealing with the maid’s attempt to climb into bed? Oh no, I hope she didn’t succeed! How is Mother doing now!”]

[“Wait, Hua Da! Such an inconspicuous name, yet so deadly!”]

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo immediately became alert, and Qiao Tianjing and Qiao Diyi, seated below, exchanged a silent glance.

Normally, matters within the household were handled by Mrs. Qiao, but she was still in her postpartum recovery.

Qiao Zhongguo and the others deliberately waited until after the morning assembly to let the situation ferment within the mansion before publicly addressing it.

As for bringing in Qiao Jiaojiao, Qiao Zhongguo was also trying it out with a speculative attitude.

In case Jiaojiao knew anything unsavory about the household, it would be dealt with together.

Although the weather was pleasant with clear skies, Qiao Jiaojiao was still young, so Qiao Zhongguo specifically ordered the windows to be sealed and brought in a folding screen.

As Jiaojiao rummaged through her memories, she finally dug up information about the Hua family.

[“Damn, this person can’t be kept alive! None of them can be kept!”]

[“This Hua Da, because his daughter was executed, held a grudge against his father. He has a son who works in the eldest brother’s courtyard doing chores, secretly collecting many discarded manuscripts of the eldest brother!”]

[“Give a dog a bad name and hang him! When the eldest brother was falsely accused later, it was this Hua Da who handed over those discarded manuscripts to the eldest brother’s enemy!”]

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

He had always enjoyed writing poetry and articles on a whim, but afterwards he always felt dissatisfied and had the servants in the courtyard burn them.

Who knew that such a small action would bring him fatal consequences in the future!

At this moment, Qiao Zhongguo felt extremely fortunate as he brought Qiao Jiaojiao close.

The next moment, he said in a deep voice, “Hua Da, speak up.”

“Yes, yes, Master, please speak.” Hua Da outside the room was extremely anxious.

Qiao Zhongguo pretended to ponder for a moment before asking, “Your family has been in the Qiao residence for more than thirty years. How many family members are there, and where do they all work?”

Jiaojiao’s eyes brightened instantly at the mention of this.

[“My father is truly foresighted! He is meticulous and observant!”]

[“That’s right, we need to investigate their whole family, uprooting them completely, leaving no hidden dangers!”]

Qiao Zhongguo, hearing his daughter’s praise, couldn’t help but feel pleased.

Heh heh, Daddy’s little cotton jacket, Daddy will pluck all the stars and moons from the sky for you!

On the other side, Hua Da dared not conceal anything and began to explain, trembling with fear.

Who would have thought that a simple question would be such a shock!

Hua Da and Aunt Gu had been in the mansion for many years, with one in the front yard and the other in the back.

Over the years, they had arranged jobs in the mansion for all their relatives, nieces, nephews, and siblings-in-law.

And, indeed, his eldest son was working in Qiao Tianjing’s courtyard!

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo’s expression darkened instantly.

If it weren’t for the fact that he still had Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms, with his volatile temper, he would have erupted long ago.

He suppressed the anger in his heart and snorted coldly, “I must have been blind these years. So it turns out that the Qiao residence belongs to your Hua family!”

Hua Da, upon hearing this, trembled in fear, kneeling on the ground.

“I dare not, Master! We dare not!”

At this moment, the stewards from various courtyards in the yard also understood that the Hua family was doomed.

Clearly, today’s public execution was meant to strike fear into these underlings.

Qiao Zhongguo slowly stood up. Despite reaching middle age, he still had a vigorous bearing. He spoke coldly,

“Deceiving superiors, deceiving subordinates, lining one’s pockets, incompetence in teaching daughters, favoritism… Such audacity!”

“Guards, expel the entire Hua family from the Qiao residence. They are not allowed to take a single coin or a piece of paper with them!”

“Furthermore, search the Hua family’s residence thoroughly. See if there’s been any underhanded dealings over the years. Bring everything back for my personal inspection!”

At the next moment, the courtyard resounded with desperate pleas and cries for mercy, while others remained silent, not daring to lift their heads.

[Wow! This is what they call swift and decisive, leaving no room for error, balancing kindness with severity! Dad, quickly accept my rainbow fart!]

Qiao Zhongguo: “…”

Did my daughter just…?

He even bent down to sniff.

Not the slightest bit foul, my daughter smells really good!

After this morning’s incident, the Qiao family, father and sons, were already convinced of Qiao Jiaojiao’s precognitive abilities.

She was only two days old when she knew where the son of the Hua family was working, which could only be a miracle!

And the information she revealed this time was even more crucial for Qiao Tianjing.

At this moment, while Qiao Tianjing felt fortunate, he was also filled with love and gratitude towards Qiao Jiaojiao.

“Dad, I also want to hug my little sister.”

Qiao Zhongguo was originally reluctant, but considering how Jiaojiao had helped the eldest son so much, and that he was oblivious, hugging was appropriate.

When Qiao Tianjing took Qiao Jiaojiao into his arms, she happened to mutter.

[My brother should also get married, there’s no one to take care of the things in the courtyard, just casually throwing them to the servants, is that proper?]

[There should be a sister-in-law to manage properly, restrict him!]

[Hehehe, I’m already looking forward to being close to a beautiful, dignified, and fragrant sister-in-law!]

With these words, Qiao Tianjing’s shoulder suddenly shook.

He had just managed to persuade his parents to give him a few more years of freedom!

Fortunately, Dad couldn’t hear Jiaojiao’s thoughts at all.

Qiao Diyi glanced teasingly at Qiao Tianjing, laughing mischievously.

Since there was the eldest brother in front, there was no rush!

Meanwhile, Qiao Zhongguo, facing away from the two brothers, suddenly brightened.

What a brilliant idea!

If they could copy the eldest’s discarded draft from the Hua family this time, they could use this excuse to leave him speechless!

Right, the second son is already fifteen, it’s time to put it on the agenda.

The two brothers didn’t realize they had been hoodwinked by their own little sister and were eagerly teasing her.

Just then, a timid voice came from outside the door.

“Sir, the Meng family’s master and his wife came with their young lady to express their gratitude.”

Qiao Jiaojiao, who had just begun to feel drowsy again, instantly jolted awake at the mention of the Meng family, her whole body alert!

[The female lead! The female lead is here! Oh my, I’m so nervous!]

The female lead?

The father and sons simultaneously had question marks in their minds.

[The female lead is only ten years old, and the male lead is only thirteen, they should still be keeping a low profile, but they must have already established their influence to some extent.]

The father and sons understood instantly upon hearing this. The female lead referred to should be Meng Guxue, but who was the male lead?

[Damn it! Back then, watching them bully the scum felt so satisfying, now that the scum has become myself, I really want to punch them to death!]

[If it wasn’t for the female lead helping the King Jing with modern knowledge, our Qiao family wouldn’t have been repeatedly manipulated by the King Jing, ending up with a tragic fate!]

Qiao Zhongguo was shocked to hear this, he never thought that the enemies of their Qiao family were now only ten years old!

And the second son owed her a debt of gratitude!

Also, the King Jin?

Among the princes of the emperor, besides the Crown Prince, the others have not been titled kings.

Wait, thirteen years old!

Isn’t that the current Second Prince!