"Father, how could you stand idly by when you saw your daughter being expelled? Grandpa has even separated Qingqing’s household registration!" Xiao Yiguan asked.
"I don’t have this daughter, and you don’t have a sister either!" Father Xiao said angrily.
Xiao Yiguan looked at his father and said in disbelief, "Father, Qingqing is your biological daughter! How can you be so heartless? You know that what happened was not her fault. She is still the same person you have loved and been proud of since she was born!"
Hearing his words, Father Xiao glanced at him and said coldly, "As long as she marries the general’s son, she will still be my good daughter. Otherwise, I would rather not have this daughter than become the laughing stock of the entire capital!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yiqing said, "Brother, it’s okay."
Xiao Yiguan looked at her worriedly and said, "But, Qingqing…"
Xiao Yiqing shook her head, looked at her parents, and said with a smile, "Father, Mother, thank you for bringing me into this world and raising me for so many years. I will live a happy life with Brother Zigu, you don’t have to worry about me."
After saying that, she knelt down, kowtowed to her parents three times, and said, "Father, mother, your unfilial daughter is leaving. Please take good care of yourself."
Seeing her firm eyes, Mother Xiao burst into tears, while Xiao Yiguan lowered his head to hide his tears. Father Xiao looked at his daughter and son-in-law without saying anything.
’Qingqing, don’t blame your father. Only by leaving the Xiao family can you gain freedom and happiness. You must live well and be happy,’ he thought.
Seeing that his wife had made a decision, Mu Zigu saluted Father Xiao and Mother Xiao and said, "Father, Mother, I will protect Qingqing and will not let her down. Please don’t worry."
After saying that, he helped his wife up and took away her household registration book. Afterward, the two left the Xiao family without looking back.
After they left, Xiao Yiguan looked at everyone and asked, "Qingqing has left the family, are you satisfied now?"
"Yiguan, pay attention to your tone." Father Xiao reminded him.
Looking at his father’s calm look, Xiao Yiguan said coldly, "Master Xiao, you shouldn’t worry about my matter. Today, you lost more than just your daughter. You also lost your son!"
Hearing his words, Mother Xiao was shocked and exclaimed, "Yiguan! How can you say such things to your father?"
"He is not worthy of being my father," Xiao Yiguan said coldly.
As soon as he finished speaking, he left the Xiao family without hesitation.
She reached out her hand and placed it on her husband’s hand. Even without saying anything, they know what their spouse is thinking and feeling. Father Xiao lowered his head, held his wife’s hand, and sought comfort from her silent company.
At the same time, Xiao Yiqing was sitting on the back seat of Mu Zigu’s bicycle. As they rode, she closed her eyes, felt the breeze on her face, and smiled.
She thought she would be sad after being banished from her family. Unexpectedly, after being expelled, not only did she not feel sad, she even felt that the burden on her shoulders had been lifted. Opening her eyes, she looked at her husband’s back.
She hugged his waist, leaned on his back, and said, "Brother Zigu, from now on, you are the only one I have."
Mu Zigu heard his wife’s words and said firmly, "Qingqing, even if you are tired of me and want to leave, I will not let you go."
After riding for nearly an hour, they finally reached the military camp. When he arrived at the gate, Mu Zigu stopped and said, "Qingqing, let’s go report first, and then we can return to our home."
Xiao Yiqing climbed off the bicycle after hearing his words and said, "Brother Zigu, am I allowed to live here?"
Mu Zigu nodded and said, "I have handed the request form to my Captain. When we get the marriage certificate, you can live with me."
Before entering the military camp, both of them reported their identities to the guard. Because she was expelled, Xiao Yiqing has brought nothing but a bag filled with money, coupons, books, some cosmetics, two sets of clothes, and important documents. This bag was prepared by her mother and brother and was given to her by a servant when she left the Xiao family’s house.
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