The Marquis Is Innocent

Chapter 48:

Chapter 48:

Wei Shao was very busy for several days in a row. He left early and returned late. Last night, he returned early and stayed in the study alone to deal with official business. Xiao Qiao sent him snacks when he hadnt returned to his room. After returning to his room, he told Xiao Qiao he would go to Zhuo County and back in three or two days because of unexpected events. Xiao Qiao sent Wei Shao away early in the morning and copied the scriptures in her room, as usual. Then, Wei Shao sent a private soldier back to the Wei Manor to get something. He said he had forgotten documents in the study cabinet last night and asked the lady to fetch them and let the soldier take them away.

When Xiao Qiao went to the study to send snacks, he did not eat a few bites of them, but she became his snack instead. Later in his hurry to back to his room, he probably forgot about it.

Xiao Qiao knew he should be waiting for the documents. She hurried to his study and found the documents that Wei Shao wanted in the cabinet drawer.

She turned around to go but slightly hesitated, and her steps finally stopped.

She saw a box placed in one of the cabinets.

When she first arrived at the Wei Manor, the first day she lived in this house, she inadvertently moved this box, and Wei Shao questioned her about it. Then the next day, he took it away.

At that time, she guessed that the things in this box must have a special meaning for him, so he did not even let it be touched.

Xiao Qiaos eyes fell on the box, looked at it for a moment.

She knew she shouldnt touch it. But her cultivation was not enough. Finally, she could not resist taking the box out of the drawer.

The box is locked. Not an ordinary lock, but a nine-grid combination lock.

The box is not heavy. The wood itself should have accounted for a large proportion of the weight. Xiao Qiao held the box, took it to her ear, and gently shook it, feeling that the inside should be similar to letters or paper.

Out of intuition, Xiao Qiao visualized the appearance of the Su girl she had met in the Zhongshan country.

In his previous life, Wei Shao had favored her for many years, and not long after Da Qiaos death, he made her his queen.

This woman, who was two years older than Wei Shao, was a special person to Wei Shao.

Indeed, she was beautiful and charming. Even the first time she saw her, she was mesmerized.

Xiao Qiao was quite satisfied with her appearance but compared to this woman, her appearance seemed less important, not to mention her body shape. As for the charm, perhaps she will not be able to cultivate it in this life.

Let alone a man.

Xiao Qiao put the box back gently, hastily turned around and came out, and gave the documents to the soldier.

Xiao Qiao didnt answer yet. Wei Yan comes closer, smiling at Qiao Ci.

Qiao Ci looked at Wei Yan, slightly stunned. He thought the man was Wei Shao, and then he felt it was wrong. He heard Wei Shao was in his early twenties. This man looks outstanding, but he seems a bit older. He looked at Xiao Qiao.

Xiao Qiao quickly wiped her eyes and then laughed: He is your brother-in-laws cousin, Lord Wei, the Duke of Dai County, the third-ranking general of the court. He came out of the city to welcome your party by order of Grandmother.

Qiao Ci suddenly understood. Slightly looked at Wei Yan. This persons appearance is good, clever, and strong, but also full of smiles and a friendly attitude.

When he arrived, he prepared to be treated coldly by Weis family. He was surprised at this moment. He mentioned his battle outside the city of Juno with a compliment in his tone. Qiao Ci was embarrassed, but his heart inevitably felt happy. He immediately had a good impression of him. After hearing Xiao Qiaos introduction, salute Wei Yan with respect, calling him Lord.

Wei Yan smiled: You are my sister-in-laws brother, so you and I are like family. There is no need to be formal. Just call me cousin.

Qiao Ci, after all, is less than sixteen. Although he grew tall, his heart is still a half-child. Seeing Wei Yans attitude, he is also not polite and calls him cousin Wei. They call each other brother, and once they see each other, it is like a long-forgotten friend.

Her brother had not entered the city, but he had made a warm relationship with Wei Yan. Xiao Qiao feels something wrong in her heart. Moreover, her disgust towards Wei Yan although not as strong as at the beginning, always feels this person has something. Subconsciously, she does not want her brother close to him. Of course, in this situation, she will not say anything.

Yang Feng, the Yanzhou envoy, who had been left behind by Qiao Ci, arrived with an entourage a moment later.

Xiao Qiao had met Yang Feng before. He was his uncles secretary, a Confucian scholar, and a famous scholar in Yanzhou. After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Qiao boarded the carriage again, and the group, led by Wei Yan, made their way home.

On this trip, Yang Feng brought Qiao Yues letter with a generous gift. He offered Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Zhu a total of 1,000 pieces of silk, satin, brocade, and ten carts full of local products from Yanzhou.

The carriage was driven through the streets under the attention of the people of Yuyang. Wei Yan arranged for Yang Feng to stay at the post house, explaining that Wei Shao had to leave yesterday and would return in a few days, asking him to rest. And then he arrived at the Wei Manor with Qiao Ci.

The first thing Qiao Ci did was to visit Wei Shaos grandmother and mother. When he arrived at the residence, he changed into formal attire after cleaning off the dust from the journey.

Xiao Qiao was waiting outside his house. She saw her brother come out looking refreshed with a new coat of broad-sleeved. His face was like a jade crown, and he had a heroic spirit. She was extremely pleased as she had a sense of pride that my brother was growing up.

Xiao Qiao personally took Qiao Ci to the north house. On the way, when the attendants of the Wei Manor saw the ladys younger brother, they turned their heads.

Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Zhu were already in place. Wei Yan was beside her. After Qiao Ci was led in by Xiao Qiao, he bowed to Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Zhu, respectively.

Although Qiao Ci is less than sixteen and the Qiao family is declining, after all, it is an old family. The etiquette of meeting guests has been taught since childhood. After the first ritual, Qiao Ci rose. Mrs. Xu looked happy, praising him for his excellent posture. She ordered Old Zhong to give him the gift of a short sword with a magnificent cats eye jewel in its sheath.

Mrs. Zhu saw Qiao Ci glowing like a jade and immediately thought of her husband and eldest son who had gone. Now, the enemy familys son has not only grown up but is also welcomed into the door as a guest. The disgust in her heart can not be described with ink. However, on such occasions and in front of Mrs. Xu, how dare she show half of her rudeness? She forced down her dislike and ordered someone to give him a gift.

Qiao Ci accepted it with both hands, thanked her again, and got up. Mrs. Xu called him to her side and asked a few questions, left him to stay here for more days, and said to Wei Yan: Coincidentally, your second brother happens to be away from the city. These two days, Grandmother will need to assign you on behalf of your second brother to take him out for a stroll. Although our north is not as beautiful as the south but has some of the majestic scenery.

Wei Yan laughed: No need for Grandmother to order. I will naturally be at your service.