Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Chapter 149 Father and daughter recognize each other

Qiao Chengwang came out from the secret passage.

The Second Prince's Mansion was a reward from the Emperor. There were many spies from the Emperor and other forces inside. It was not easy to clear them out one by one.

On their way to Beijing, Qiao Xi and Su Heting had already decided to stay in the Second Prince's mansion for a few days and then find a reason to move to another mansion.

Returning to the Qiao family is Qiao Xi's best choice.

Therefore, he ordered Yongshou to buy an inconspicuous small house near the Qiao family early on.

Then let Liu Cai lead people to dig a secret passage from the small house to the Qiao family, leading directly to the yard where Qiao Xi lived in the past.

Ever since Liu Cai discovered his ability to dig holes in Yincheng and that he could serve Qiao Xi, he has specialized in this art and has also brought up several apprentices.

After receiving Qiao Xi's instructions, he concentrated on digging the tunnel as soon as he arrived in the capital, and finally completed it secretly yesterday.

Anticipating that the emperor would become suspicious of them, Qiao Xi and his companions hid Qiao Chengwang and Cao Ying in a carriage and brought them to the Qiao family before entering the palace, using the excuse of visiting the Qiao family to pay homage.

Then send the person to the small house through the secret passage.

Therefore, the emperor's men searched the Qiao family and found nothing, so they went to the second prince's mansion.

Naturally, nothing was found in the Second Prince’s Mansion.

As for the Second Prince's Mansion, they would never return there again, and all those people's efforts to place spies there would be in vain in the end.

When the fireworks started, the three members of the Su family, Qiao Xi's siblings, and Lai Chijiao, a total of six people, sat together to eat the New Year's Eve dinner.

Su Que put a piece of boiled mutton in Qiao Chengwang's bowl and told him what had just happened.

“…My brother went to vent his anger on my sister-in-law as soon as he came out of the palace, deliberately telling her to go back to her parents’ home.

My sister-in-law angrily returned to the Qiao family and refused to go back. My brother was shameless and had no choice but to stay with the Qiao family. Naturally, my grandfather and I followed him and his sister-in-law.

They always need a reason not to go back.

Worried that Qiao Chengwang might misunderstand, she explained on her brother's behalf, "It was all performed for the emperor. Don't think too much about it. My brother is usually very kind to my sister-in-law."

Qiao Chengwang didn't think much about it. The more harshly Su Heting scolded him, the more reason Qiao Xicai had not to return to the Second Prince's Mansion.

He was angry that the emperor had thrown dirty water on Qiao Xi in front of Su Heting.

But he was not the type to curse, he just secretly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

Su Que urged him, "The mutton must be eaten while it's hot. It won't taste as good if it gets cold."

In order not to expose Qiao Chengwang, no servants were asked to serve him in the house. Everyone chose to eat soup pot and barbecue, and do it themselves.

Qiao Chengwang had difficulty moving around, and Su Que, feeling that he was the youngest among the six people, took the initiative to take on the task of picking up food for Qiao Chengwang.

"Thank you, Miss Su. You can eat it yourself."

Qiao Chengwang came back to his senses, thanked him, picked up the piece of mutton, put it in his mouth, and chewed it very hard.

It was as if she wanted to chew the emperor into pieces.

Su Que had been in contact with Qiao Chengwang for the past two days and knew that he was an extremely polite person, and he had also become accustomed to his politeness.

Seeing that Qiao Xi also cut a large piece of barbecue for Qiao Chengwang, he thought that Qiao Chengwang had food in his bowl and didn't need to take care of himself for the time being.

He then boiled some dishes for the old man and the barefoot boy, and then ate a bite himself.

Then he continued, "The dog emperor never dreamed that when we were worried about not having a better reason, he took the initiative to give his brother an excuse. Now, we can finally be at ease."

She was very uncomfortable during the days she lived in the Second Prince's Mansion. She was very careful with her words and actions, for fear of accidentally revealing something.

Seeing her happy smile, Lai Chijiao also raised his lips. He hadn't celebrated the New Year with his daughter for many years.

He opened a jar of peach blossom rice wine and poured a bowl for Qiao Xi and Su Que respectively. "Tonight is New Year's Eve, you should drink some too. This is not intoxicating."

Su Que sniffed it, it smelled familiar, and asked casually, "Did you buy it from Huajian Winery?"

The barefoot man froze.

"you……"

Zhi Niang's family makes a living by fishing. The water is very humid, so they are used to drinking alcohol to drive away the cold and dampness.

After following him to the capital, Zhiniang liked to have a drink with him whenever she missed home or was happy.

Unfortunately, she couldn't drink much and always had a headache when she woke up from being drunk. So he found this peach blossom rice wine, which could satisfy her desire without getting drunk.

Since she was little, the daughter often accompanied him to Huajian Winery to buy wine, and she also often drank secretly with Zhiniang.

After that, peach blossom rice wine became a must-have drink at their family’s New Year’s Eve banquet.

She remembered this taste today. Did she recall it?

But he didn't dare ask.

He had vaguely sensed earlier that Su Que did not seem to have completely forgotten what happened in the past.

Cao Ying also once said in front of them, father and daughter, that Su Que was a daughter of the Ge family, but Su Que looked extremely calm.

He began to look forward to it.

But Su Que didn't delve into it. He thought again, maybe Su Que remembered him but just didn't want to recognize him.

He was afraid that Su Que hated him, and worried that if he asked directly, he would push his daughter away.

It's good like this right now. Although they don't recognize each other, they are still together as father and daughter.

Thinking of this, the previous words changed to, "Drink more if you like."

He specially bought two jars, enough for her to drink.

Unexpectedly, Su Que suddenly said, "Well, you have to make up for the New Year's money you owe me over the years.

I also need to make up for the peach blossom rice wine, one jar a year. If I don’t have enough, I’ll go to my mother’s grave to complain.”

The chopsticks in the barefoot man's hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

"You...remembered it, then...you..."

Su Que looked at him and said, "I know you are my father, but you have to complete those things before I can recognize you."

The bald man stood up barefoot, his eyes suddenly filled with tears, and he choked with sobs and couldn't speak.

People who are good-looking look good even when they cry.

Qiao Xi couldn't help but take a few more glances.

I was thinking about Su Que’s face, and it would be great if Su Que’s face could be cured.

Although her facial features were not as delicate as those of the bald barefoot girl, she was also a very beautiful girl.

Seeing her staring at Lai Chijiao in a trance, Su Heting remembered that when Lai Chijiao had just shaved his head, Changsheng praised Lai Chijiao for his good looks, and Qiao Xi couldn't wait to see him. He felt jealous again.

He put his arm around her waist under the table, exerting a little force, and said, "Eat your food."

Qiao Xi inexplicably detected the sound of gnashing teeth and tilted her head to look at him in confusion.

Su Heting looked away and picked up the serving chopsticks to pick up some food for Qiao Chengwang.

I thought to myself that I would settle the score with her in the evening.

Laibajiao finally came to his senses and nodded desperately, "Make it up, Dad will make it up for you."

Su Que's eyes also turned red, and he muttered, "It's New Year's Day, everyone has heard it, don't play tricks."

"Don't be shy."

Laibajiao took out a thick red envelope that he had prepared long ago from his pocket and said, "This is for you first. I'll give you more wine tomorrow."

He only bought two jars this time, which was not enough.

Su Que took the red envelope, and two tears fell on it, blurring it instantly and faintly revealing the silver bills inside.

After staying with him for some time, Su Que knew that these banknotes were probably all his belongings.

She wiped it carefully and put the red envelope in her arms, "You forgot, Huajian Winery is closed from the first to the seventh day of the first lunar month, and will open on the eighth day."

Laibajiao wiped away his tears happily and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I was confused. I will make it up to you on the eighth day of the new year."

"Don't do this again in the future, or my brother and grandfather will scold me for being unfilial."

Su Que pulled him to sit down and said, "Cao Ying is now in our hands. She will not die a good death. Our family's revenge has been avenged."

What has passed is passed, and we shall be the same as before."

In the past, he would pamper her and love her, but when she was lazy or made mistakes, he would also teach her and discipline her.

Instead of being so cautious in front of her like he was after they met again.

How could a father be so fearful in front of his daughter? She couldn't bear to see him like this, so she finally chose to recognize him.

Laibajiao's tears were about to burst out again. Su Heting didn't want Qiao Xi to see the 'beauty crying' again, so he hurriedly said, "Today is a good day for reunion, let's have a drink together."