Since her father did not act recklessly, Xie Qiao did not mind that he spent some money to make himself feel better.
She also understood that his father had become a bandit when he was over ten years old and was used to acting recklessly. Now that he was an official, he was restrained everywhere and was even looked down upon by others. He could not help but feel aggrieved.
If it was not for the sake of his children and descendants, he would probably rather go to the top of the mountain and become the overlord than be a pushover in the capital.
Therefore, she usually gave in to her father.
âThere are so many scheming people in the capital that I canât even count. Father, youâre a little silly. Itâs very easy to deceive you. Itâs true that youâre doing this out of kindness, but have you investigated the background of that person?â Xie Qiao asked slowly. She seemed to be very reasonable.
Xie Niushan frowned. âSheâs just a little peasant girl who was sold by her father.â
âWhat a coincidence. She actually looks like Ms. Lin.â Xie Qiao did not think too much about it.
The world was so big. It was normal for people and things to have similarities.
âThey both looked stubborn and pitiful. They were forced to serve others, yet they canât squeeze a smile on their faces. This is the same when Ms. Lin first saw me back then,â Xie Niushan added.
Ms. Lin had given birth to a pair of children for him, so he remembered this.
Xie Qiao did not say anything else.
Nevertheless, she still did not give him any silver.
However, Xie Qiao could faintly smell the reek of alcohol on her fatherâs bodyâ¦
âDidnât you run out of money? Where did you get the wine to drink?â Xie Qiao asked with a frown.
Although there was alcohol at home, other than the ones brewed in her own courtyard, they were all ordinary alcohol. Naturally, they did not have the⦠fragrance of flowers and fruits in them.
At the mention of this matter, Xie Niushan grinned. âMy Daughter, I have found you an outstanding husband! That guy paid me respect with this wine!â
âCough!â Xie Qiao almost could not catch her breath.
She quickly patted her chest to calm her breath. âWhat did you say?â
âDuring the few days when you were not around, it was all thanks to that guy who paid me respect. He treated me to a meal and gave me fruit wine. Heâs really not bad.â Xie Niushan laughed, âThis person is also eager to learn. I asked him to learn how to dance with a saber, and he really did it! Although he didnât do it well, he was sincere! Heâs really a good child.â
Xie Qiao sat down.
She was worried that she would faint.
Xie Niushan looked at his daughterâs angry look and quickly said, âDonât worry, I didnât offer the betrothal. I know that I have to wait for you to come back before we decideâ¦â
Xie Qiao gulped two mouthfuls of tea.
âFather, you didnât agree to the marriage, but you accepted his gifts?â Fortunately, Xie Qiao did not have a knife in her hand.
âItâs not really a gift. That guy said that he canât repay me for saving his life. Heâd give me some gifts as a token of his gratitudeâ¦â Xie Niushan looked at Xie Qiao angrily, his voice also became softer. âItâs just some wine⦠and that kid was worried that I would get drunk, so he only gave me some fruit wine. Itâs no different from sweet soupâ¦â
Speaking of which, he still had some complaints!
âWhat life-saving grace?â Xie Qiao asked with a frown.
âHeâs the graduate that someone impersonatedâ¦â
âWen Lancheng?â Xie Qiaoâs brows relaxed. âFather, fortunately, this person isnât a liar. Otherwise, if this wine poisoned you to death, you would have met the King of Hell by now!â
She knew that Wen Lancheng was the top scorer in finance.
However, she did not expect that this person would actually come knocking on her door?
âSince this person wants to give a gift of gratitude, then how did it end up in your mouth and become your future son-in-law?â Xie Qiao was very puzzled.
âHe wholeheartedly wants to marry you. These days, I have also been carefully observing him. This person is just a little weak and doesnât have any other shortcomings. He has the right etiquette, heâs not bad looking, and he knows a lot. I donât understand a single word coming from that person. I heard that you have met with that imposter earlier. I thought you must be satisfied with his appearanceâ¦â Xie Niushan was now very clear-headed.