Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 49
Chapter 49 Travel
However, Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu were very happy. Their requirements weren’t high. Qiao Xi was able to go out and meet some people. It was good to have two more friends. As for the rest, they would arrange it for her.
“Qiao Qiao’s handwriting is not bad. She is very elegant.”
Qiao Yunxi’s eyes were white.
Qiao Xingbang was the only one who dared to tell lies.
That’s a copy of the calligraphy, okay?
In order to conform to the standards of beginners, she deliberately wrote very ugly.
“It looks good to me. It’s better than most beginners.” Gu Jingshu exaggeratedly agreed.
“Qiao Qiao, keep up the good work. In time, your handwriting will be better than your third sister’s.” Qiao Xingbang swore to Qiao Yunxi.
Qiao Xi deliberately made an expression of anticipation.
Qiao Jinwen’s words were praised by Old hag. For this reason, Qiao Yunxi’s true self was envious for a long time. Although he didn’t say anything, he secretly asked Maid to get some ink from outside. He secretly practiced for a period of time. Because he didn’t have the Headmaster’s guidance, his writing was inappropriate.
After Gu Jingshu found out, she specially invited the Headmaster to teach Qiao Xi how to write, but Qiao Xi’s temperament was awkward, and she didn’t know what was wrong and didn’t learn.
This matter was temporarily put aside.
Gu Jingshu hesitated for a long time before discussing with Qiao Xingbang about Qiao Xi going to clan school.
She loves Qiao Xi and doesn’t want her to be bullied outside, but everyone can only grow after experiencing some things. She and Qiao Xingbang could not protect Qiao Xi for the rest of their lives, so it was better to suffer under their eyes than to suffer hidden losses in the future.
Clan studies were the territory of the Qiao Clan, and she and Qiao Xingbang could still protect her.
Letting Qiao Yunxi get in touch with more people and things was also a kind of tempering for her temperament.
In this contradictory mood, Gu Jingshu pushed Qiao Yunxi out reluctantly.
‘”I’ve been thinking about getting a small bridge for Qiao Qiao’s courtyard some time ago. The blueprints have been designed, and the workers are in place. Take advantage of this time to get a study room for Qiao Qiao alone.”
The corner of Qiao Yunxi’s mouth twitched.
She had only just learned to write two big characters, and Qiao Xingbang was going to get her a study room alone. When the people in the other rooms found out, it would inevitably cause a ruckus.
Gu Jingshu nodded in agreement, “Girl is old, it’s time to have a study room. I still have a lot of lonely books there. When the time comes, get a bookshelf and put them all on the shelf.”
Qiao Yunxi once again learned the merchant’s ability to do superficial kung fu.
Therefore, no matter how many words she knew, as long as the top-grade lonely book was placed on the bookshelf, she would be tall and big.
Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu had already discussed the renovation of the East courtyard.
Previously, because she was afraid that Qiao Xi would be bored, Gu Jingshu had gathered precious flowers and trees from all over her yard and had someone to take care of them. Even if she accidentally killed them, Gu Jingshu did not mind gathering another batch and continuing to plant them. She did not feel any heartache at all. Every year, just the money spent on these plants and trees made the other rooms envious.
However, this was Gu Jingshu’s money, earned by her dowry shops. It was useless for everyone to be jealous.
Gu Jingshu was very good at being human. Even if she was sick in bed, she would still occasionally send something to every room. Even Old Madame Qiao could only hold it back when she blocked the mouth of those who wanted the lion to open its mouth.
Earlier this year, Qiao Xingbang had discussed with Gu Jingshu about renovating Qiao Yunxi’s courtyard, digging a small pond in the middle of the courtyard, feeding a few koi carps, and building a small arch bridge.
It’s really just a small arch bridge.
Qiao Xi saw the blueprint with her own eyes and walked on it, only three to five steps away.
It’s so pocket-sized.
But how big was the East courtyard?
Not only did Qiao Xingbang turn the Eastern Courtyard into a two-way courtyard with flowers and trees planted in front of it, but now, he had to make a small bridge and a study room out of the courtyard where Qiao Yunxi’s room was located. Therefore, this was the reason why he was rich and willful.
The next day, Qiao Yunxi obediently arrived at the school.
Unlike yesterday, during today’s recess, two little companions finally approached her.
One was Peng Xue, whom he had seen yesterday, and the other, whom Qiao Yunxi did not recognize.
“You are the daughter of Qiao Family’s first wife, Qiao Yunxi?”
Say hello impolitely.
Qiao Yunxi nodded.
“I’m Yang Jin’s daughter, Yang Xiaoru. My family makes vinegar.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded again.
The little girl did not recognize anyone and said to Qiao Yunxi, “Peng Xue and I are friends. Since you are also Peng Xue’s friend, then you are my friend. Can you flip the flower rope?”
Qiao Yunxi nodded blankly, but he was roaring in his heart.
Don’t be what she thinks!
Sure enough, Yang Xiaoru took out a red string and said to Qiao Xi condescendingly, “Let’s flip the flower rope. There’s a penalty for losing.”
“Punish what?” Qiao Yunxi asked.
Yang Xiaoru said disdainfully, “Gambling.”
It was indeed a merchant, so poor that there was only silver left.
“Miss, give it a try.” Lian Qiao urged.
When Young Miss returned to the courtyard yesterday to write the big words, Madam left her alone and asked about Young Miss in the school.
She didn’t dare to hide anything.
Although the madam did not say anything, she understood what the madam meant. Therefore, she was especially attentive today. She hoped that the young miss could get along with these children and adapt to this place as soon as possible, but she was also worried that the young miss’ awkward temperament would not be pleasing.
As the eldest maidservant beside Young Miss, sometimes, Young Miss’s emotions could determine their fate!
Qiao Yunxi played with the two little brats for a while before returning to school.
Just as he came out of the Headmaster’s room during his lunch break, he saw Qiao Jinwen and Qiao Ningdai already waiting there. As usual, there were two people beside him. From the looks of it, they should be their friends.
“Third sister, fifth sister.”
As usual, Qiao Jinwen asked, “Is Qiao Qiao used to it?”
Seeing Qiao Xi nod, she said, “The lunch in the school is always worse than the lunch at home. If Qiao Qiao is not used to it, she can bring her own lunch.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded.
Earlier, Gu Jingshu had also suggested sending food to her, but Qiao Yunxi thought that he wasn’t that pretentious and refused.
Every day, she brought a lot of things to the school. There were pastries and drinks specially prepared in the kitchen, so there was no need for people to deliver food.
Every two or three people who came to the clan school had a room to rest. It was convenient for everyone to rest in the afternoon. Qiao Yunxi was quite special. It was also convenient to have a single room.
Qiao Jinwen looked at the things on the table before she could pack them up and teased, “That’s right, according to how nervous Eldest Uncle Niang is about Qiao Qiao, she will definitely prepare them for you.”
“Third sister wants to eat?” Qiao Yunxi tilted his head and asked.
Qiao Jinwen shook her head in disdain, “Qiao Qiao, keep it for yourself. Third sister doesn’t have such a good taste. Third sister and Fifth sister came to find you to tell you that after school, your Fifth sister and I have something to do, so we won’t go back with you.”
Qiao Yunxi glanced at the people beside them.
From beginning to end, Qiao Jinwen had no intention of introducing her. The two of them also had nostrils facing the sky and didn’t even give her a straight eye.
She didn’t have to curry favor with these people.
Wangjiang Tower.
A tall building on the bank of the Jinjiang River, with an excellent view.
Qiao Xi sat next to the window on the third floor and looked at the river water below in boredom.
The location of the River Watching Tower was extremely good. It was located at a bend. This was where the Manor River and the Jin River met. It was also very meaningful for the River Watching Tower to be built here.
The noise behind her was still there, but Qiao Xi said that it had nothing to do with her. She was pulled over to be a foil.
Today, Hugh Mu, Qiao Jinwen and Qiao Ningdai found her last evening and invited her to play with them. All the playmates in the school would participate.
When Qiao Yunxi nodded, she saw something unexpected in Qiao Jinwen’s eyes. She immediately understood that Qiao Jinwen did not invite her sincerely, but just went through the motions. After all, everyone was sisters, and they were the ones who initiated the event. It was really inexcusable for their sisters to not know what to say.
With Qiao Yunxi’s personality, he naturally wouldn’t nod his head. Unfortunately, Qiao Yunxi, who had changed his inner core, still liked to join in the fun.
Qiao Jinwen didn’t expect her to nod happily, which made her feel strange.
Qiao Jinwen concealed it very well.
In her opinion, whether Qiao Xi Shen would participate or not was such a big deal. The people present today were not Qiao Xi’s friends. She was also the one who was left out.
Just like now, Qiao Yunxi was sitting by the window alone, while the people behind her surrounded Qiao Yi and Gu Jinzhen.
Yes. Today, Qiao Yi specially invited Zhong Chenglin and Gu Jinzhen. Thinking about how lively they were, she called Qiao’s Third Son, Qiao Wu, and a group of fox friends.
Qiao Xi was not within his range.
Thus, from the very beginning, Qiao Yunxi had been a self-destructive existence.
Fortunately, Qiao Yunxi’s attention was focused on the delicate pastries, so he didn’t feel embarrassed.
“Childe Gu, are you still used to living in Jincheng?” Qiao Yi said without a word.
Gu Jinzhen smiled and said, “At this time, the capital is already snowing heavily. Although the temperature in Jincheng has dropped a little, there are still flowers blooming everywhere. It has a unique flavor.”
Qiao Ningdai hurriedly took over, “The most famous people in Jincheng are Ginkgo Biloba and Furong Flower. Young Master Gu just happened to catch up.”
Qiao Xi, who kept stuffing pastries into her mouth, raised her eyebrows.
This Qiao Ningdai …
Interesting.
That’s right. The black condom is a horse merchant. It starts from a higher starting point than ordinary merchants and comes from the capital. Its background is strong enough. In addition, it has a beautiful appearance. It would be too unfortunate for him not to attract bees and butterflies.
The movement in her hand continued, and Qiao Xi’s mouth was stuffed full as she closed her eyes in enjoyment.
Gu Jinzhen frowned.
Feeling the change in his mood, Qiao Yi was a little annoyed with Qiao Ningdai.
He didn’t call Qiao Ningdai here to sing a big play.
During this period of time, he had secretly asked someone to investigate Gu Sheng. Unfortunately, he only knew that he lived in Zhong Manor and occasionally played chess with Duke Zhen Yuan, but he didn’t know anything else.
However, this was enough.
What does it mean to be able to play chess with the duke of Zhen Yuan?
This meant that Gu Sheng’s background was strong enough to not only recognize Marquis Zhen Yuan, but also play chess with Marquis Zhen Yuan!
Such a person was naturally the target of his attention.
That was why he called out to everyone today. First, to give Gu Sheng face, and secondly, he had his own thoughts.