Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 21
Chapter 21 Think Long Term
If they really had something to do with the Marquis’ Manor, it was not something that could be described as soaring into the sky.
For merchants like them to be able to get along with the county magistrate was an incredible matter. If they were more wealthy and could say a few words beside the magistrate, then it would be heaven-defying.
The Marquis’ Mansion, or the Marquis’ Mansion of Zhen Yuan, that was an existence that they didn’t even dare to imagine!
However, if this friendship was to be climbed through the long room, then they would rather not.
“A blessing in disguise?” Gu Jingshu revealed a disdainful expression, “I wonder how my Qiao Qiao has benefited from this calamity. Fortunately, I didn’t see it. I only saw that my Qiao Qiao needs to drink medicine.”
“Sister-in-law, you can’t say that,” Xue Tao said sarcastically. “Right now, Qiao Qiao is wronged, but in the long run, if Qiao Qiao were to enter the noble’s eyes, her status would be different in the future.”
“Fourth sister-in-law, you’re thinking too much. The Marquis’ Mansion is only sending something over to compensate Qiao Qiao. We all know how she’s in the noble’s eyes. Is a noble person’s sophisticated actions worth thinking so much about? Qiao Qiao Fubo doesn’t have that life.”
The last sentence was clearly addressed to Old Madam Qiao.
Old Madame Qiao grabbed the armrest of the chair and forced herself not to explode on the spot.
The people in the flower hall heaved a sigh of relief.
As long as Changfang did not use Qiao Xi to establish a relationship with the Marquis Manor, it would be fine.
Although the Qiao Clan did not have a branch, the business was in the hands of the Changfang Clan. How could the people from the other Fangs not be jealous?
Although there was no need to worry about the money, who was willing to be restrained by the Changfang like this?
Even if they had their own private property privately, it was just a small fight. How could they compare to the Qiao Clan’s huge industry?
If the Qiao Clan could establish a relationship with the Marquis Manor, it would naturally be good, but if they could establish a relationship with the Marquis Manor themselves, it would be even better.
“Sister-in-law, you’re right” Xue Tao smiled embarrassedly and quietly glanced at Old Madame Qiao. “We all hope that Qiao Qiao will be well. The reason why we’ve moved so much today is because we care about Qiao Qiao. This child has just been injured. Today, she has been tormented for a long time. I called her here to inquire about her situation. Secondly, we were afraid that Qiao Qiao would run into a noble lady because of such a big incident today. So we gathered together to discuss the rules. If Duke mansion blames her, we won’t be helpless. “Sister-in-law, no matter what, we do it for Qiao Qiao’s good.”
Gu Jingshu did not comment on Xue Tao’s words.
“Well, things are clear, everyone go back. Qiao Qiao has been well kept in the yard for a while now. The food Duke mansion sent her should be eaten and used. Don’t let outsiders think that I, a grandmother, have deducted her or anything. Since your mother and I are both in poor health, you don’t have to come to my place at dawn and dusk to settle down. Big wife, you just need to take care of the affairs of the Eastern Campus. ”
So, this is to ground Qiao Yunxi, and temporarily take back Gu Jingshu’s right to be a feeder?
They parted unhappily.
After returning to the Eastern Campus, Qiao Xingbang told him what happened this morning.
“That’s why the Marquis thought that the injury behind Qiao Qiao’s head was accidentally caused by the people in their mansion, so they discussed the aftermath with you?” Knowing that Qiao Xi was really fine, Gu Jingshu was completely relieved, and her tone of voice carried a teasing smile.
‘”That’s not the case,” Qiao Xingbang said with a perfunctory expression. “I didn’t lie to them either. It’s true that Qiao Qiao was shocked. I’m not greedy for that little medicine money either. It’s just that they have to take responsibility for what they did.”
‘”Of course. Qiao Qiao came back with a bad expression. Just listening to your description, I’m extremely worried. This child is weak. Even a normal person can’t bear to run so far in such a situation. Not to mention Qiao Qiao? I didn’t want them to bleed so much, so I gave them face.” Gu Jingshu had a hostile expression on her face.
Even though she looked weak, her aura was stronger than anyone else’s when it came to Qiao Qiao.
“During this period of time, you and Qiao Qiao should take good care of your body. The Marquis’ Mansion has given you so many tonic medicines to make some medicinal food in the kitchen every day. Qiao Qiao doesn’t like to drink medicine, only the medicinal food can be eaten.”
“Aren’t you going to send some to the Intermediate Court?” Gu Jingshu asked with a sharp voice.
Qiao Xingbang smiled in a good temper. “That was given to Qiao Qiao by the Marquis Manor. Why did it go to the Intermediate Court? If mother needs it, just let the kitchen buy it. What does it have to do with our East Court?”
Gu Jingshu snorted, obviously not satisfied.
Qiao Xingbang hurriedly sat down beside her and said flatteringly, “We only need to take care of Qiao Qiao and the Eastern Campus. After the New Year, Qiao Qiao will be eleven. We should get ready.”
“What are you preparing?” Gu Jingshu asked cautiously, “Qiao Qiao is still young and her bones are not healed. I want to stay for a few more years.”
‘”It’s not like I said I would immediately show Qiao Qiao. I also want to keep Qiao Qiao for a few more years, but I still need to prepare things, such as taking care of Qiao Qiao’s body. As for the dowry, there’s no hurry. We’ve been preparing the big things since Qiao Qiao was born. We’ll just slowly add those small things over the years.” Qiao Xingbang was in a bad mood as he spoke.
Gu Jingshu’s eyes turned red. “Qiao Qiao is my life. She was born with great difficulty and raised to become someone else’s child in the blink of an eye. I’m not willing to accept it. Tell me, Qiao Qiao is such a good child. I can’t bear to part with the blessings of any family. Hey, why don’t we … take a son-in-law?”
She had already thought of this, and had never dared to mention it to Qiao Xingbang, because it was related to the interests of Qiao Family and the others.
After the Qiao Clan split up, the head of the estate would definitely be in the Changfang Clan. However, there were no men in the Changfang Clan. In the future, when Qiao Qiao married and she and Qiao Xingbang had no heirs, the estate of the Changfang Clan would definitely be divided among the people from the three Clans.
Adoption?
Heh, Gu Jingshu didn’t even think about it.
It wasn’t that she didn’t look down on the children of the other rooms. Previously, the Patriarch had also tactfully mentioned that if she didn’t want to adopt from her own family, then she would adopt from within the clan.
Old Madame Qiao was the first to disagree.
She had two sons and two concubines, so why would she let an outsider off the hook?
Gu Jingshu also didn’t want to get an adopted son to agree with her.
She always wanted a son-in-law.
However, if that was the case, it wouldn’t be the turn of those few houses to spy on the property of the long house, and the matriarch would definitely come out with another moth.
Therefore, she had always endured not saying anything. Today, she lost control of her emotions and blurted out. After saying that, she regretted and looked at Qiao Xingbang apologetically.
“You don’t trust me that much?” Qiao Xingbang said with an injured expression, “Actually, I’ve thought about this long ago. I’m not at ease about marrying Qiao Qiao out. Qiao Qiao’s temper is gloomy, and she’s afraid that she’ll suffer a loss in her husband’s house. She’s not bad-hearted, but she’s too honest and easy to be bullied. If possible, I’d like to find a son-in-law.”
“But mother …”
“Mother, I said. We just need to make the decision about Qiao Qiao. Let me know. It’s just a rule. There’s no need for Mother to help us decide. As for what you’re worried about, who I want to give our Eastern Academy’s property to, is my business? Do I still need to look at my brother’s expression? There may be resistance in the clan, but for so many years, we, Qiao Family, have raised more than 200 people in the clan. We have already done our utmost to show our benevolence. Could it be that I need to ask them what they mean when I handle my own money? Don’t worry, those are all human geniuses. They won’t get involved in this mess. They’re worried that I’ll cut off the clan’s supplies. If I fail to recruit a son-in-law, at most, I will transfer all of my property to Qiao Qiao’s name, and she will marry her! Qiao Qiao is my daughter, and mine is hers. No one can blame me! As long as she protects those industries and is not deceived by others, her life will be very easy. ”
“Master …”
“Alright, this will be a few years from now. We don’t want to think too much. We’ll talk about it after recovering. It’s only a few months until the New Year’s Eve. At that time, you can take Qiao Qiao out for a walk.”
“That’s for sure!” Gu Jingshu gritted her teeth at the thought of Qiao Yunxi being excluded from the middle courtyard.
She knew that most of the reason was because of her. If she was in better health, controlled the feed, and was stronger in the backyard, Qiao Qiao would not be bullied like this. She knew that the people in those rooms were jealous of Qiao Qiao, so they vented their emotions on her. However, they didn’t have the ability to do so themselves. They obviously had private property in every room, so who was to blame for running it so badly?
“Change your clothes. I’ll go get Qiao Qiao to come over for dinner.”
After a long morning, Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Xi didn’t have lunch. When they returned to Qiao Family, Gu Jingshu didn’t have time to arrange for them. First, the carriage from the Marquis Mansion came, then they all arrived at the middle courtyard. Everyone was hungry.
However, other than the people from the Eastern Campus, the rest of the people in the other rooms probably couldn’t eat this lunch anymore.
The people from the Marquis’ Manor will still come, so this is not a one-stop deal. Therefore, they all have a chance to contact the people from the Marquis’ Manor!
Just like the Qiao Clan’s people, the Marquis of Zhen Yuan’s Mansion was not peaceful either.
After Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Yunxi left, Marquis Zhen Yuan called Gu Jinzhen to the study.
Earlier, when he heard his wife talk about how the two children were getting along, although he was curious, he didn’t care about it. However, seeing Qiao Yunxi’s fear of Gu Jinzhen and Gu Jinzhen’s endless attitude, he realized that the matter was a little serious.
As he watched the children grow up, he knew best what kind of temperament they had. Today’s situation was very abnormal.
The two of them sat face to face. The old duke stared at Gu Jinzhen for a long time, but didn’t say anything.
Gu Jinzhen was also able to withstand the pressure and calm down as he leisurely tasted the tea in his hand.
“Did you get ambushed again when you came back this time?” Without a head or tail, the grandfather and grandson understood the meaning behind it.
Seeing Gu Jinzhen nod, the old duke said, “Are you injured?”
Questions, however, were asked in a positive tone.
“Don’t think that I don’t know if you hire an ordinary doctor! Tell me, why didn’t you ask Tang Yuan to report such a big matter? Why did you even think that you were smart enough to hire a traumatist doctor outside? You’re a dead brat. If you were to be saved, what if… what if…”
“Old Master, don’t be angry. Am I alright?” Sensing that Lord Marquis’s aura was unstable, Gu Jinzhen was no longer stubborn and helped Lord Marquis calm down.
“One day, I will be enraged to death by you damn brat!” Lord Marquis roared as he blew his beard.