Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 32
Chapter 32 First Time Shopping
Gu Jingshu sighed innocently. “It was Master’s impulse to roast meat in the garden. I drank two more cups and fell asleep in the middle. My daughter-in-law thought that such an important thing as opening her face should be paid more attention to. I can’t let Master sleep drunk in Concubine’s room for the first night, right? Isn’t that wronging Concubine and disappointing Old Madame’s good intentions?”
“Slippery!” The matriarch did not comment on Gu Jingshu’s words. She only said, “Tonight, make good arrangements. Don’t make any mistakes, otherwise …”
Threatening.
Gu Jingshu smiled and said, “Mother, don’t worry, daughter-in-law has already arranged everything.”
Qiao Xi shook her head.
Old hag’s casual manipulation of the Eastern Campus had already reached an unbridled level, and there was not the slightest bit of relaxation on his wrist.
Qiao Xingbang is the eldest son of the old witch, right?
He was born in Old hag, wasn’t he?
Without Qiao Xingbang, how could the old witch compete with the one from the Southern Academy?
At least, Qiao Xingbang had helped the old witch pamper him, right?
With such an important son and the old witch acting so ruthlessly, wouldn’t she be afraid that her foundation would be damaged in the end?
With Old Madame Qiao’s support, Concubine Bai returned to the side courtyard with high spirits. However, before she could lift her eyebrows, she discovered something very depressing-her little days had come.
She angrily tossed the filth and things to the maidservant of the rough messenger, and Auntie Bai took the brown sugar water and drank it all in one gulp.
Qiao Yunxi was the first to receive the news and looked at Huang Qi in disbelief, “Are you sure?”
“Yes, Miss. This servant can clearly see that the maidservant in charge of laundry is dirty with Concubine Bai. Her clothes are being cleaned.” For the sake of what his master had told him, Huang Qi had also risked his life. He didn’t care if it was bad luck or not, so he looked through the clothes that Concubine Bai had changed.
Qiao Yunxi heaved a sigh of relief.
In ancient times, she avoided this kind of thing and was very particular about it. No matter how much Bai Concubine wanted to climb onto Qiao Xingbang’s bed, she had to stay in peace these few days. Although it was only a few days, it could be considered as easing the current crisis.
However, she also knew that this was not a solution, but she was indeed very passive at the moment.
After Gu Jingshu learned about Concubine Bai’s situation, in order to appease her impetuous heart, she informed Qiao Xingbang and finally named the side courtyard where Concubine Bai was located. It was named after Concubine Bai’s girlfriend, Shaoyao House. Regardless of whether there was a new concubine mother in the Eastern Garden or not, concubine mother Bai was the leader of this group of three. Everyone had to live in the “Peony House”.
After Qiao Xi went back to the clinic a few times, the mass on the back of her head gradually recovered. Although it did not completely disperse the blood stasis, it was much smaller than before. Only then did Gu Jingshu and Qiao Xingbang’s worries completely calm down.
Today was the day Qiao Xingbang had arranged for the Ma Clan father and son to have dinner.
Last time, because of Qiao Yunxi’s accident in the Duke of Zhen Yuan’s Mansion, the dinner was postponed. During this period of time, Qiao Yunxi had recovered quite well, and the weather was very good. So, he decided to invite Ma Clan to the “First Stage Building” for dinner.
“First-grade restaurant” is the most upscale restaurant in Jincheng. It is said to be opened from the capital. Apart from a few specialty dishes in the capital, most of them are Sichuan cuisine.
This was also the shrewd place of the First Stage Pavilion.
Although the dishes of the capital were rare in Jincheng, it was fine to try them occasionally. If one wanted to specialize in the dishes of the capital, the local tycoons of Jincheng might not buy them. After all, the taste they were accustomed to was the taste they liked.
As soon as Ma Yunqing entered the private room, she smiled and said to Qiao Yunxi, “Qiao Qiao, are the injuries on her head better?”
Qiao Yunxi’s dull face forced out a smile and said uncomfortably, “Thank you Uncle Ma for your concern. Qiao Qiao is fine now.”
Ma Yunqing looked at Qiao Xingbang and asked, “What did Imperial Physician Wen say?”
The Ma Clan also knew about the matter of the Marquis of Zhen Yuan’s Manor asking the imperial physician to revisit Qiao Xi.
‘”Qiao Qiao is recovering very well. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have brought her out today,” said Imperial Physician Wen. “Walking more will help her recover. Read less books, use less eyes, and use less brain during this period of time. As long as the congestion dissipates, I think she will recover this month.”
“That’s good,” Ma Yunqing heaved a sigh of relief. “Such a young child would feel uncomfortable if he were to suffer such a great punishment. Fortunately, I saw that Qiao Qiao’s complexion is not bad today. She looks better than usual.”
Qiao Xingbang nodded in relief, “Qiao Qiao’s condition this year is not bad. I hope she can finish this winter well.”
Logically speaking, these should be topics between women, men should talk about the world together, no matter how bad it is, it is also a matter of business. However, Ma Yunqing knew that Qiao Xingbang doted on Qiao Yunxi. A middle-aged woman was the only child, more precious than an eyeball, so she said a few more words at the first meeting.
On the other side, Qiao Yunxi remembered what Gu Jingshu had told him before he left the room. He walked to Ma Dong’s writing and blessed himself. “Qiao Qiao was injured this time. Thank you Young Master Ma for helping. It was Qiao Qiao who was naughty. She went up the tree without permission because she wanted to make osmanthus cakes for her grandmother. It was Qiao Qiao’s ignorant.”
“Miss Qiao is very filial. The matriarch must be very gratified. No one wants anything to happen to her. It’s good as long as she’s fine.” Ma Dongshu said very comprehensively, “Miss Qiao has always been filial to the Old Madame. This time, it is also due to filial piety. However, it is such a dangerous thing. Don’t do it next time.”
“Young Master Ma is right.” Qiao Yunxi replied.
“Jing Shu, your body seems to have recovered a lot.” Over there, the matriarch of the two families also started to chat.
Gu Jingshu said happily, “This autumn is not as cold as usual. Qiao Qiao and I are not bad. However, I think the situation these days is going to cool down.”
“Yes, the weather was pretty good a few days ago, but today’s face has changed. You and Qiao Qiao must prepare well in advance. If you have anything to help, just let me know.”
“How troublesome.” Gu Jingshu said politely.
Teng Jingyue was also straightforward, “What’s the relationship between us? We still need to talk about this. You and Qiao Qiao rarely go out. We need to have a good stroll later.”
Gu Jingshu also had a yearning expression on her face. “I’m fine. Qiao Qiao really rarely comes out.”
“Xue Tao rarely goes out during this period of time. Is everything in the backyard under pressure?”
Previously, Qiao Yunxi had been following Fourth Bedroom. Occasionally, Xue Tao would bring her and Qiao Jinwen with her when she went out to socialize, so it wasn’t strange for Teng Jingyue to mention Xue Tao. However, Gu Jingshu’s gratitude to Xue Tao disappeared after witnessing how Qiao Family’s people pushed out her daughter. Qiao Qiao’s temperament was most likely deliberately nurtured by Xue Tao.
Gu Jingshu did not blame anyone else. Qiao Qiao was her daughter, and she did not fulfill her responsibility of taking care of and nurturing Qiao Qiao. What right did she have to blame others?
Therefore, the most important and only thing she needed to do now was to slowly correct Qiao Qiao’s temper and temper.
Gu Jingshu didn’t insist on fawning over her elders. She only cared about whether her daughter would suffer a loss or not.
The merchants weren’t that particular. The three members of the Qiao Xingbang Clan and the four members of the Ma Yunqing Clan were enjoying eating at a table in the private room.
After dinner, Qiao Xingbang and Ma Yunqing went to the teahouse for tea while Qiao Yunxi followed Gu Jingshu and Teng Jingyue shopping.
This was Qiao Yunxi’s first time shopping seriously. It was fake to say that she wasn’t curious. No matter what kind of status she lived here, it was important to understand the situation.
As a standard rich third generation, the shops that Qiao Yunxi visited were all the best luxury shops in Jincheng, and the things they chose were the most expensive.
Qiao Xi was young and wasn’t in a hurry to buy jewelry, so Gu Jingshu took her to Bu Zhuang.
Qiao Family was in the silk business. The best cloth was in Qiao Family. The embroidery maiden in the embroidery shop was also an expert in embroidery. A few embroidery masters from Shu were also the top embroidery masters in Sichuan. Therefore, Qiao Yunxi never lacked these. However, the styles of clothes that came from the capital were very popular. After all, at this time, the fashion vane was still based on the capital. Therefore, after flipping through the new album, Gu Jingshu chose two new styles for Qiao Yunxi.
“What else does Qiao Qiao want to buy? Aunt Teng will give it to you.” In the silver shop, Teng Jingyue said to Qiao Yunxi.
“Thank you, Aunt Teng. Qiao Qiao doesn’t want anything.” Qiao Yunxi’s face was paralyzed.
Regardless of whether it was before or after she wore them, she had little interest in these clothes and jewelry.
After returning to the Eastern Campus, the little maidservant had just served tea when someone came to say that Concubine Bai had come.
Gu Jingshu sneered and looked at Qiao Xingbang.
Qiao Xingbang’s face was also filled with impatience. “I’m going to the study.”
Qiao Yunxi shook his head.
This tactful way of avoiding them was useless against Concubine Bai, who didn’t have any holes or drills.
The more they avoided, the more Bai Concubine pressed forward step by step. There would always be times when she would grab hold of them and climb onto the bed successfully.
Thinking of this, Qiao Xingbang nodded at the maidservant instead of moving.
“Qiao Qiao, are you tired? Mother has someone cook chicken soup for you. Go back to the yard and drink some.”
Qiao Yunxi knew that Gu Jingshu didn’t want her to look at those dirty things.
But how could she leave and leave her parents here?
She smiled obediently, “Mother, Qiao Qiao is here with you, not doing anything. You must give Qiao Qiao a chance to learn, right?”
In the future, she might encounter something like this?
Moments later, Concubine Bai followed the little maidservant into the room.
Qiao Yunxi’s eyes widened.
Although there was still warmth at the end of autumn in Jincheng, it was different from summer in the end. In modern words, although they were not worn in autumn pants, it was not the season for them to wear a layer of transparent gauze.
Qiao Xi gave Concubine Bai goosebumps.
“This servant pays respects to Master, Madam and Miss.” Qiao Xi’s coquettish voice made Qiao Xi’s heart skip a beat.
This voice was trembling. It must be cold.
This kind of ability to pinch her throat and speak could be considered to be Auntie Bai’s housekeeping skill.
“Get up.” Gu Jingshu did not make things difficult for Concubine Bai.
Concubine Bai slowly stood up, her gaze sweeping around Qiao Xingbang, full of affection.
Qiao Yunxi shook his head.
Sure enough, he was following the old witch, so that was the only way to compete for favor.