At that ti, the Qin Family was shrouded in gloom, and everyone felt oppressed.
Old Grand Master Qin searched for the best doctors dostically but saw little improvent.
Later, an overseas Chinese, entrusted by Old Grand Master Qin, took her abroad for treatnt. She did stand up, but returning to the stage was impossible, and Qin Sisi’s leg still had problems, never completely healed. Both dostic and international dical conditions were limited back then, so even though Qin Sisi is now just over fifty, she’s in a wheelchair. Coming back was indeed very inconvenient.
Eventually, Qin Sisi married that young overseas Chinese and had two children. Whether in the past or present, Gu Qiaoqiao only saw Qin Sisi once, at the wedding of Qin Yize and herself.
Perhaps that ti, Qin Sisi made a great effort to co back.
She didn’t speak with Gu Qiaoqiao. When they married, Qin Sisi was not yet fifty, but she looked very young, as if she were only in her thirties, sitting with Shen Manru and appearing like sisters.
However, her deanor was extrely haughty.
She even disdained speaking with Gu Qiaoqiao.
Gu Qiaoqiao kept a respectful distance from her, even though everything in this life is different now, Gu Qiaoqiao still doesn’t enjoy talking to her.
On the phone, Gu Qiaoqiao always made various excuses to avoid her, and Qin Sisi seems to linger in the impressions from the wedding; even when family ntions today’s Gu Qiaoqiao, she maintains that attitude.
Thus, she never proactively spoke to Gu Qiaoqiao.
So Gu Qiaoqiao never asked anything of this so-called aunt.
And Old Grand Master Qin rarely ntioned his daughter in front of Gu Qiaoqiao.
Today, sothing unknown triggered him; perhaps recalling his own beautiful tis with his wife when seeing himself and Qin Yize together, he then thought of his only daughter.
Gu Qiaoqiao expressed understanding but refrained from any remarks on the matter.
At that mont, Old Grand Master Qin finished a small piece of banana, looked thoughtfully at Gu Qiaoqiao, opened his mouth, then swallowed what he was about to say.
Qin Yize’s eyes were deep, looking at his great-grandfather, yet he did not speak up, even though he knew what Old Lady Qin wanted to say.
anwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao had no clue what Old Grand Master Qin was pondering, for she was up and headed to the kitchen to cook.
The dinner, full of color, aroma, and taste, was enjoyed by all four, especially the attendant Xiao Yuan, who ate happily, making Gu Qiaoqiao chuckle.
Every person who cooks feels this way, seeing others enjoy their al down to the last bite brings a strong sense of accomplishnt.
At that mont, Gu Qiaoqiao felt just like that.
Yet, Gu Qiaoqiao had a belated realization about Old Grand Master Qin’s abnormality.
Old Grand Master Qin retired early; given his rits, he could have advanced much further with a higher military rank.
At fault was his daughter who married abroad and the Gu Family patriarch.
Gu Qingfeng once ntioned this to Gu Qiaoqiao regretfully. Though those years he had no contact with Old Grand Master Qin, after learning the truth, he couldn’t help but feel remorse. His guilt later lessened, as his favorite great-granddaughter married Old Grand Master Qin’s great-grandson.
The two families beca relatives, and so matters dissipated like passing clouds. Old Grand Master Qin never blad him, and Gu Qingfeng learned of this casually from an old friend.
Contemplating this, Gu Qiaoqiao gazed at Old Grand Master Qin sitting across, tying it to the pre-dinner conversation, suddenly forming a bold guess—did Old Grand Master Qin want her to accompany him abroad?
Stunned by the thought, Gu Qiaoqiao wondered if it could really be the case—her intuition was particularly accurate these days.
Yet until their farewell, Old Grand Master Qin never brought up this request, and Qin Yize remained calmly silent without steering the topic towards it.
Gu Qiaoqiao understood they weren’t putting on airs; they likely dismissed the idea after careful consideration.
But Gu Qiaoqiao rembered the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron.
That Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron remains adrift overseas, despite many leads, ultimately no success.
Gu Qiaoqiao learned from Elder Sun what the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron looked like. She once tried using the Mysterious Dragon Box and indeed saw the location, yet it was shrouded in white mist, separated by mountains and seas, incredibly distant.
Moreover, that is unfamiliar land; even if Gu Qiaoqiao saw it herself, it would be of no use, for when she opens the Mysterious Dragon Box, even if countless worlds appear, others cannot see them; everything can only be determined by Gu Qiaoqiao.
Later, Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize discussed it, experinting several tis until confirming the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron’s location—it’s in the Beyond the Ocean country.
Precisely where Qin Sisi resides now.
This country is currently the world’s most developed, also a dream paradise for many, though Gu Qiaoqiao is indifferent. She loves her country, cherishes her land, but, if she could go abroad with Old Grand Master Qin, could she perhaps casually find the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron?
Although the Gu Family in Jinling City now shed suspicion and resud normal life, this precious national treasure was ultimately lost from Yubao Square in Jinling City, leaving Old Patriarch Gu with lingering regrets, especially as the treasure remains untraceable now.
That’s understandable; many lost overseas national treasures take several or even dozens of years to recover.
Besides, less than a year has passed.
Going abroad with Old Grand Master Qin carries significant advantages.
All troubles would be bypassed.
If she tells Elder Shen she wants to find the national treasure, many abroad would certainly assist her.
Sitting in the jeep, Gu Qiaoqiao’s resolve grew stronger, turning towards Old Grand Master Qin seeing them off at the door, swallowing the words at the tip of her tongue.
She didn’t impulsively speak; decisions require discussion with Qin Yize.
Of course, if Gu Qiaoqiao does not initiate, Qin Yize would likely never bring it up, for her safety is paramount, with others always secondary—this Gu Qiaoqiao knows very well.
Since Sister Li and Lu Hao are coming to the Imperial Capital tomorrow, Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize rested early, peacefully embracing each other. Just as Qin Yize was drifting into sleep, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly spoke, "Ah Ze, did Great Grandfather say anything to you today?"
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