C112 (1/2)
Qiao Liangjin's eyes were still closed, and she hadn't rested for long when she heard someone talking loudly outside.
When Qiao Liangjin heard this, she smiled. It was the two sisters again. Very good, she could watch the show now.
After getting up and putting on a cloak, she wrapped her body tightly and pushed open the door. She saw Qiao Ya and Qiao Yue-er standing at the entrance, looking at her room.
Qiao Liangjin yawned. She did not bother to hide her sleepiness as she asked: ”Is there anything?”
Qiao Yue-er quickly answered before Qiao Ya could. ”Fifth Sister is gone!”
Qiao Liangjin was startled and then she laughed, ”How is that possible? Fifth sister is so obedient and doesn't like going out. How could she disappear?”
Qiao Ya coldly laughed and said, ”Who knows which family's man she might fall for and elope with her.”
Qiao Yue-er also nodded and said, ”That's right, that's right. It's not certain that we have a relationship with a servant or guard. He might have been kidnapped or sold to a brothel … ”Aiya, the five sisters' lives really aren't good.”
When Qiao Liangjin heard these words, she smiled. This Qiao Yue-er was truly stupid to the point that she could do such a thing.
Qiao Ya lightly tugged Qiao Yue-er's sleeve and lightly shook her head. Afterward, she put on an anxious expression and asked, ”I wonder if big sister saw Fifth Sister? ”I saw that Third Madame was already crying herself unconscious.”
Qiao Liangjin shook her head and said, ”Such a big matter should be reported to an official. I'll head over to Tranquil Heart Garden now. Ah Kuan, go to the Prefecture Overseer's place and report this. Tell them that our Fifth Miss has gone missing. ”
When Qiao Yue-er heard that she was going to report the case, her face paled and she quickly said, ”Elder sister …”
Afraid that Qiao Yue'er would say something stupid, Qiao Ya hastily interrupted her and said, ”Big sister, father is an official too. Father is also the Prime Minister. ”Besides, if something really happens to little sister, how will dad get a foothold in the imperial court in the future?”
These words were so beautiful that Qiao Liangjin couldn't help but clap in her heart. What a good daughter, what a considerate daughter. All of this was for the face of the prime minister, all of this was for the face of the master.
Qiao Liangjin thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: ”That's true, sister is right. It's elder sister's fault, we didn't consider these things. Let's do it this way, I'll go back and change my clothes, and then we'll go to the Tranquil Heart Garden to have a look. ”
Qiao Liangjin turned around and gave a cold laugh. She really couldn't wait to see what kind of big show the Sisters would put on, and then to see how it would end.
After changing into a new set of clothes, Qiao Liangjin led Qiao Ya and Qiao Yue-er directly to Tranquil Heart Garden. Upon entering, they saw Ah Qing's swollen eyes and her lips moved slightly when she saw Qiao Liangjin.
Qiao Liangjin waved her hand to indicate that she understood and walked over to the bedside. At this time, Guo Caiting was leaning against the headboard, looking at Qiao Liangjin with a hopeless look.
Qiao Liangjin sat down and sighed. She said, ”Aunt, I will do my best to find Xin Ting. Don't worry.”
Guo Caiting nodded, raising the handkerchief again and wiping the corners of her eyes. Then, he said hoarsely, ”Xin Ting has lived in the manor since she was young. She has never seen the world. Someone must have tricked her. If she wants to ransom …”
Qiao Liangjin continued, ”Whatever he wants and what we want, it's fine as long as Fifth Sister is fine.”
Qiao Yue'er indifferently stood at the side and said, ”If I were to sell it to a brothel, it would be a waste …”
Hearing this, Guo Caiting's eyes reddened, and she started crying again.
Qiao Liangjin gave Qiao Yue-er a fierce glare, patting Guo Caiting's back as she consoled her in a low voice.
Not long after, Qiao Zheng and Chong Yuxin's voices sounded from outside the door.
Once inside, Qiao Zheng looked at Guo Caiting and asked in dissatisfaction, ”What's going on?”
At the side, Chastity Heart did not miss an opportunity to say, ”Master, don't speak so loudly. Ol 'Three is feeling sad right now.”
Qiao Liangjin looked at Qiao Zheng and asked with a frown, ”Father, why have you only just arrived? Third Madame is about to die from sadness. I'll tell the officials and my younger sisters say that we can't report this. Sigh, I really have no idea.”
Zhen Zhen Xing heard Qiao Lianjin's words and hurried forward to advise: ”We are the dignified prime minister, how can we report to the officials? If we can't find her the day after tomorrow, we can secretly ask the capital's Prefecture Overseer to help us find her. ”
Qiao Zheng heard her words and also felt that it was reasonable. He nodded his head and agreed: ”Alright then, let the servants look around first. Perhaps this little girl has had a good time and is sleeping somewhere else.”
The corner of Qiao Liangjin's mouth raised slightly. She immediately cast it away and said with a bitter face, ”If one day, it was my daughter who lost her, how can father be so calm and not report this matter to the government?”