Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 27
Chapter 27 How Big Is It
Gu Jinzhen was stunned. Obviously, he did not expect to encounter such a situation.
Qiao Yunxi pointed, “Here, that’s the north.”
“Why are you in the East courtyard?” Gu Jinzhen asked unwillingly.
As far as he knew, the Eastern Courtyard and the Eastern Courtyard were the best and most exquisite places in the Qiao Manor. It wasn’t that the Eastern Courtyard was too big. The courtyards of the Qiao Family’s rooms were all the same size. They were square and accurate. Of course, these are only superficial phenomena. At least in the eyes of outsiders, the Qiao Clan’s rooms are the same. As for the inner rooms, it depends on the strength of each room. If you have money, you can inlaid gold on the rockery. If you don’t have money, you can only hehe.
However, shouldn’t the Eastern Campus be a four-bedroom one?
By the way, Qiao Jinwen once told her that the Eastern Campus was a four-bedroom apartment, but Qiao Xi relied on her status as the daughter of the first wife of the eldest house to insist on living in the Eastern Campus. For this reason, she looked for Qiao Jinwen several times, and finally forced herself to stay in the Eastern Campus. Qiao Xi was from the long room. The daughter of the first wife of the long room lived in the fourth room. She was still living in the same room. Qiao Jinwen was worried that it would be bad for Qiao Xi’s reputation. She took the initiative to persuade Xue Tao and the family to move into the remote north courtyard.
Actually, the environment in the Northern Campus was also very good. However, because of the sunshine in winter, it was not only chilly, but also very humid. Especially in the Northern Campus, Qiao Jinwen had fallen ill because of her daughter. She feared the cold and was afraid of the cold.
A hint of malice flashed across his eyes.
Qiao Xi cautiously took a step back.
At the same time, Gu Jinzhen was also recalling when Qiao Jinwen said that Qiao Yunxi had taken over the East courtyard in her previous life.
Time doesn’t seem to match.
But so what?
Qiao Xi’s appearance here meant that it was a fact that she occupied the East courtyard!
Qiao Jinwen was right. This poisonous woman had bullied her at a very young age.
Angry, Gu Jinzhen took action!
Sure enough!
Qiao Xi, who was already prepared, immediately retaliated.
She could only rely on her memories and instincts to take moves. Her body, which had never been trained before, was slow to react. Her movements were slightly bigger and she panted. She bit her lips and said fiercely, “Where are your vows?”
Gu Jinzhen immediately stopped.
It was inexplicable.
Qiao Xi put her hands on her waist and gasped for breath.
Gu Jinzhen stopped not because he was afraid of breaking his oath, but because he thought of the purpose of coming here today.
He was here to appease Qiao Jinwen, not settle the score with this poisonous woman.
“Take your time, I won’t send you off.” Qiao Yunxi turned around and forced himself to walk calmly. Her little feet rolled quickly and she actually left without looking back!
She’s actually scared.
Who knew if this madman would strike from behind, but she understood better than stalemate here. It was better to retreat earlier and escape while this fellow’s personality had not changed.
Gu Jinzhen subconsciously twisted his wrist, and the cold sword brought along a strand of night wind.
Qiao Yunxi’s back was right in front of him. He only needed to raise his hand to kill her.
This was what he wanted to do when he came back.
An obsession that was even deeper than seeing Qiao Jinwen.
But, why, could he not swing his arm down?
In the twilight, not only was Gu Jinzhen’s eyes not pitch black, they were exceptionally bright. It was just like what he saw in the sunlight today. A layer of golden halo shrouded Jiaojiao’s tiny figure. It was so bright that it was dazzling to the eye.
He turned around and looked at the north. His feet, which he had just raised, suddenly dropped down again. He leaned over and his body once again disappeared into the darkness. The sound of the wind, however, came out of Qiao Mansion.
Since Qiao Yunxi had damaged Qiao Jinwen’s reputation, she should try the same thing.
Old Madame Qiao is ill.
He had been ill before the Double Ninth Festival, and after returning from Pilltop Mountain, the typhoid fever seemed to have gotten even worse, preventing everyone from settling down at dawn and staying in the middle courtyard.
Qiao Linzi received the news and brought the child back to her mother’s house to visit.
Qiao Linzi was Old Madam Qiao’s younger daughter and Qiao Xingye’s twin sister.
Qiao Manor’s only daughter, so she was very favored. Old Master Qiao had already arranged a marriage for her. The two families said they were close friends, but in fact, they were a family that Old Master Qiao had known before he developed. They specialized in the medicinal ingredients business.
If you really want to say it, The Li Clan had a longer history than the Qiao Clan. When Old Master Qiao was still doing business everywhere, the Li Clan was the biggest herbal medicine dealer in Jincheng. Although the two clans had no business relationship, the two old masters liked to drink two mouthfuls. In their spare time, they would go out for a drink and talk about the interesting things they encountered while traveling. Later on, the Qiao Clan gradually developed. Old Master Li had a keen eye for knowledge and suggested marriage between the two clans. Master Qiao was extremely eager and naturally agreed.
Old Madam Qiao took a fancy to the Li Clan’s family background-the Li Clan had a simple population, and Li Ruicheng had the shrewdness of a businessman, but he had a duty in life. There was no precedent for concubines in the Li Clan, unless Li Ruicheng was already forty and did not have a direct son.
As for Qiao Linzi, she was indeed a prosperous husband. After marrying into the Li Clan for three years, the Li Clan had also become the largest herbal medicine merchant in southern Sichuan. Therefore, Qiao Linzi’s position in the Li Clan was very stable.
Old Madame Qiao was also proud to see her beloved daughter being so respected in her husband’s house.
In her eyes, if it wasn’t for the late start of the Qiao Clan, with Qiao Linzi’s appearance and ability, she could have married an official clan.
Qiao Linzi brought her two sons to the middle courtyard. In the east, Old Madam Qiao was receiving the bird’s nest from Mammy and took two bites in disgust.
“Mother.”
“Grandmother.”
“Brother Jue, Brother Rui is here. Quickly, come to Grandmother!” Old Madam Qiao smiled before her voice could be heard. “Brother Jue, Brother Rui is here!”
He waved to his two grandchildren.
The two little fellows immediately blushed.
“Brother Rui, did you end up this year?”
Although the Li Clan was a merchant, they were very attentive to the studies of the two children. It was always good to read more books instead of focusing on getting someone to come out. Besides, what if?
What if the Li Clan becomes an official in this generation?
Li Rui blushes and says, “Go back to grandmother. Grandson will end up this year.”
“When will the results come out?” Old Madam Qiao said this to Qiao Linzi.
“Mother, this is the first time Brother Rui ended up. How could she be admitted so easily?”
“Mister said that I can pass the child entrance exam.” After all, he was a child. He knew that his mother had only said this humbly, but he still felt that he was being underestimated.
“That’s a good thing!” Old Madame Qiao’s eyes lit up, “Brother Rui can read, so let him read carefully. Let others know what he lacks.”
“Mother, look at what you said. Could it be that I will deduct Brother Rui’s money from his studies? No matter how poor the Li Clan is, there is still some money.” Qiao Linzi said deliberately.
Old Madame Qiao didn’t mind, “I gave it to my grandson, what are you talking about?”
“Mother …” Qiao Linzi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She could only say to her two sons, “I’ll talk to your grandmother for a moment. You guys go to the north courtyard to find cousin Yi.”
Because Qiao Linzi and Qiao Xingye were dragon and phoenix embryos, they were closer than normal siblings ever since they were young. Together, the two children had a better relationship with the Northern Campus. Coupled with the fact that Li Rui and Qiao Yi are from the same school, the two of them are closer than ordinary cousins.
After leaving the middle courtyard, the two brothers walked towards the north courtyard familiar with each other.
“Mother, what’s going on?” Qiao Linzi’s expression changed, and her harsh appearance was carved on the same spot as Old Madame Qiao’s.
Old Madame Qiao’s face darkened. “What else could happen? Who else would make me unhappy except the Eastern Campus?”
“Another moth has appeared in the Eastern Campus?” Qiao Linzi knew that Old Madam Qiao did not like big brother. She also did not like big brother who was almost ten years older than her. She had not been intimate since childhood, and there was no topic when she grew up. Compared to fourth brother, big brother was a stranger.
“Qian’er went to Dan Ding Mountain to climb high, and San’er fell into the water.”
“Is it related to the dead girl?” How could Qiao Linzi, who had won the hearts of Old Qiao the most, not know what she was thinking?
Old Madame Qiao did not conceal it. “She was hit by a visitor and fell into the water, but the dead girl was by her side at that time.”
Therefore, even if it didn’t matter, it did matter.
“Then San’er …”
Qiao Linzi didn’t say that she understood Qiao Jinwen the best, but she also knew her methods. That girl was the most superficial person. Qiao Xi was played to death by her, and she even treated her as her only sister. It was likely that Qiao Jinwen had made a move against Qiao Xi in the matter of Pilltop Mountain, and she had been implicated.
This seemed to be Qiao Jinwen’s first mistake.
Qiao Linzi curled her lips and smiled. “Mother, you’re angry about this. It’s not like you haven’t seen San’er’s methods. She grew up with Fourth Sister-in-law. You often taught her that she and her mother have fought against each other in the Eastern Academy all these years. When did she fail? I think it’s a good thing that she suffered this time.”
Old Madam Qiao glared at him angrily.
Qiao Linzi smiled coquettishly and knew that Old Madame Qiao wasn’t really angry with her. “After a long time, San’er’s temperament became arrogant and she suffered a bit, so that she could know that there were people outside. There were mountains outside the mountains, and many things that she thought were certain of would happen because of various factors. You and Fourth Sister-in-law are at a disadvantage. With you watching, what can happen to her? “It’s easier to end than to cultivate a disdainful temperament and be plotted by outsiders.”
“Mother knows what you said, but the thought of San’er being embarrassed because of that dead girl makes me feel uncomfortable!” Old Madame Qiao stroked her chest in anger.
Qiao Linzi helped her.
After a few deep breaths, Old Master Qiao slowly said, “San’er fell into the water in front of everyone and came back in such a sorry state. This boudoir …”
Qiao Linzi frowned.
She knew what Old Madam Qiao and Xue Tao were planning.
The Qiao Clan could be considered a prominent clan in Shu Prefecture. Although their foundation was not as strong as a hundred-year-old clan, they were still rich. Any problem that could be solved with money and power was not a problem.
Right now, the greatest hope of the Qiao Clan was that someone would come out. Outsiders might think that the Qiao Clan had too much appetite, but as long as it didn’t involve the government and the nobles, they wouldn’t be able to buy one. If they couldn’t afford it, let alone the scholar, everyone would be able to buy one back.
Therefore, it was not difficult for the Qiao Family to enter the official profession.
Once the Qiao family had the power, the marriage of their daughter would be different.