bookrandom Chapter 147 Running away from home
Chapter 147 Running away from home
The Jiangdong Qiao family is the most famous demonic family in Wu.
According to legend, the Qiao family's ancestors once produced a powerful clergyman.
The bloodline of the clergy has continued, and many masters have been born in the Qiao family in the past few hundred years.
In recent years, the Qiao family has shown signs of decline.
But the birth of the twin sisters Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao brought great hope to the Qiao family.
Because their blood is extremely pure, they possess extremely high talent in magic.
Unfortunately, a powerful person once said that this pair of sisters would bring great disaster to the King's Continent.
In desperation, the Qiao family had to send Xiao Qiao to the Jixia Academy for foster care.
Fortunately, after so many years, the Qiao family has been safe and sound, and Da Qiao's character is very gentle and kind.
What the powerful man said back then seemed like a joke.
The head of the Qiao family is named Qiao Xuan, and is respected by people as Mr. Qiao.
Qiao Xuan is also the father of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao.
This morning, just after Qiao Xuan finished his breakfast, he saw a servant hurriedly came to Qiao Xuan and whispered to him: "Master, there are four people outside. One of them said he is the second lady's friend."
"Little Joe's friend?"
Qiao Xuan slowly stood up, stared at the servant for a moment, and said, "Let them in. I am very interested in meeting them now."
Soon after the servant left, he brought Zhang Cheng and his party to Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan looked at Zhang Cheng and others carefully. With Qiao Xuan's vision, he could see that Zhang Cheng and others were somewhat extraordinary.
Among them, Yunying, Xiahou Dun, and Miyamoto Musashi all exuded powerful martial arts power.
As for Zhang Cheng, he's a bit strange and it's hard to tell what his depth is.
But when he saw that Xiahou Dun and others showed great respect to Zhang Cheng, Qiao Xuan knew that Zhang Cheng was definitely not an ordinary person.
While Qiao Xuan was looking at Zhang Cheng and others, Zhang Cheng was also looking at Qiao Xuan.
Qiao Xuan is very handsome. Although he is old, his facial features are distinct and his eyes are bright.
Just by looking at Qiao Xuan, one can guess that Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao are definitely not bad looking.
Zhang Cheng looked at Qiao Xuan for a moment, then he clasped his fists towards her and said, "I am Zhang Cheng, and I met Miss Qiao at Jixia Academy. I came to visit her this time because I want to ask her for help with something."
"Are you from Jixia College?"
"Yes, I am an assistant professor at Jixia College."
"Assistant teacher?"
Qiao Xuan frowned slightly and said, "I have known the old master for quite some time. I have also been to Jixia College. How come I didn't know that there were teaching assistants at Jixia College?"
Zhang Cheng heard the voice but did not panic.
He smiled at Qiao Xuan and said, "First, the old master and his team have not left Jixia Academy for many years. They don't understand some of the new teaching concepts that have emerged in the King's Continent. Jixia Academy wants to keep up with the times, so it naturally needs an assistant teacher."
"Secondly, the three sages of Jixia are getting older and their energy is not as good as before. Finding assistants can help them share some of the pressure."
Qiao Xuan nodded slightly.
What Zhang Cheng said makes sense.
Qiao Xuan was not particularly clear about the affairs of the Jixia Academy.
Zhang Cheng said that he was an assistant professor at the Jixia Academy, so he should not be too negligent.
After signaling the servant to pour a cup of tea for Zhang Cheng and the others, Qiao Xuan sighed and said to Zhang Cheng, "A few months ago, Xiao Qiao suddenly came back from Jixia Academy. Then she left without saying goodbye, bringing her sister Da Qiao with her."
"In the past few months, I have sent people to look for them everywhere, but to no avail."
"You are Xiao Qiao's friend. I was just about to ask you, do you know where Xiao Qiao went?"
Qiao Xuan's words were beyond Zhang Cheng's expectations.
Before coming to the Qiao family, Zhang Cheng really didn't know that Xiao Qiao had quietly left with Da Qiao.
"I'm sorry, although I'm Xiao Qiao's friend, I really can't imagine where Xiao Qiao is going."
"Also, I'm a little curious and want to ask you a question. Why did Xiao Qiao take Da Qiao away from the Qiao family? As far as I know, Xiao Qiao has always wanted to go home and missed her family very much."
Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Qiao Xuan couldn't help but sigh and said, "The reason why Xiao Qiao took Da Qiao away is probably because she was not satisfied with the marriage I arranged for Da Qiao."
"Sun Ce, the lord of Wu, has just taken control of Wu. In order to win the hearts of the people as quickly as possible, Sun Ce sent a great gift to marry Da Qiao and form an alliance with our Qiao family."
"I have secretly investigated Sun Ce and determined that he is a capable person with good character."
"Based on various considerations, I finally agreed to a marriage."
Qiao Xuan picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said, "After Xiao Qiao returned home, she learned about the marriage and immediately became a little angry."
"I can understand Xiao Qiao, because in her eyes, I was the one who abandoned her when she was very young. Now, I want to marry Sun Ce, which makes Xiao Qiao feel that I want to abandon Da Qiao."
"In addition, I don't know where Xiao Qiao got the news from, but Sun Ce was old, dark, fat and ugly. So for the sake of her sister's happiness, Xiao Qiao took Da Qiao and quietly left the Qiao family."
After hearing what Qiao Xuan said, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile on his face.
Xiao Qiao is indeed a little unreliable in the way he does things.
After hearing what Qiao Xuan said, Yun Ying couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Is Sun Ce ugly?"
"Of course Sun Ce is not ugly, he just has a darker skin. But he is not too old, only in his twenties, and he is indeed a perfect match for Da Qiao."
Having said that, Qiao Xuan put down the teacup in his hand and sighed again.
"After Da Qiao left, although Sun Ce did not blame the Qiao family, our Qiao family did make Sun Ce lose face. The rift between us was formed from then on."
"When Sun Ce completely controls Wu, our Qiao family will most likely be targeted by him."
After hearing what Qiao Xuan said, Zhang Cheng let out a sigh.
This time Zhang Cheng came to the Qiao family, hoping that the Qiao family could give him some support.
Now it seems that it would be best not to let the Qiao family get involved in this matter.
After all, there was a rift between the Qiao family and Sun Ce, and if the Qiao family got involved, it would probably do more harm than good.
"By the way, what do you want Xiao Qiao to do for you?"
Qiao Xuan leaned forward slightly, and said to Zhang Cheng with a sincere face: "Although Xiao Qiao is not at home, for the sake of Jixia Academy, as long as my Qiao family can help with something, I will definitely not refuse."
After listening to Qiao Xuan's words, Zhang Cheng smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Qiao. Since I, Xiao Qiao, am not here, we will not trouble you for some small matters."
"Please rest assured that once I know Xiao Qiao's whereabouts, I will inform you as soon as possible."