Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 50
Chapter 50 An Awesome Background
Qiao Jinwen was his younger sister. Whether it was her appearance or character, she was one of the best in Jincheng. If she could enter Gu Sheng’s eyes, then the rest would be natural.
However, when he told his mother what he meant, her mother seemed to disagree.
He had always known what his grandmother and mother expected of Qiao Jinwen, and also knew that his sister had the capital to marry into an aristocratic family. In their eyes, Gu Sheng was just a businessman with a background, not the final choice of Fourth Fang.
Unfortunately, there was only so much information he could gather. The Qiao Clan’s background was shallow, and he could not come into contact with any higher-ups.
However, he had plenty of time to gather information slowly. Even if Gu Sheng was not the best choice for Fourth Fang, getting along well with Gu Sheng would benefit Fourth Fang without harming him at all.
Therefore, Qiao Yi did not stop Qiao Ningdai from being more enthusiastic than Qiao Jinwen. He was only slightly annoyed by Qiao Ningdai’s impatience and lack of restraint.
After a brief moment of embarrassment, Qiao Jinwen said, “Childe Gu, tell us about the capital?”
“We haven’t been to the capital yet.”
“Yes, I heard from my father that the customs of the capital are completely different from ours.” Someone immediately agreed.
The corners of Zhong Chenglin’s forehead twitched as he looked at Gu Jinzhen.
This was a difficult Lord to serve, and these people really dared to ask him to tell them.
After Gu Jinzhen took two sips of tea and everyone’s attention was focused on him, he slowly said, “Every place has its own characteristics. The capital, right? Because it is under the feet of the Son of Heaven, it is more prosperous and lively than elsewhere. It cannot compare to the beauty of Jiangnan or the spiritual energy of Shu Province.”
As he spoke, he took the corner of his eye and glanced at the window.
Qiao Xi had already finished eating the pastries in front of her and was talking to Angelica beside her.
Dang Gui walked out with a serious expression.
The worry on Gu Jinzhen’s face deepened.
He didn’t understand why he was angry, but he felt very unhappy!
Angelica came back with a tray.
Qiao Xi took the cup and took two sips happily.
Sure enough, the rose tea tasted refreshing.
“Young Master Gu?” Qiao Jinwen’s voice evoked Gu Jinzhen’s thoughts.
Gu Jinzhen’s expression slowed down.
The reason he came here today was because of Qiao Jinwen. What did it have to do with that poisonous woman?
He was only worried that the poisonous woman would attack Qiao Jinwen, so he looked at her for a few more times.
Yes, it must be like this!
Gu Jinzhen gritted his teeth and forcefully withdrew his slack thoughts.
After drinking and eating, Qiao Yunxi was wondering if he was looking for something to do when he heard the person behind him say, “Wang Min, your boat is here.”
As the voice fell, a few of them ran to the window excitedly and looked at the river.
A two-storey boat slowly approached along the river.
“Let’s go, let’s get on the boat!” Wang Min stood up first and looked around proudly.
“Qiao Qiao, hurry up.” Qiao Jinwen, who was following everyone downstairs, finally remembered Qiao Yunxi. She turned around and pulled her downstairs.
After leaving the River Watching Tower, they passed through the bamboo forest and headed towards the ferry.
It was a ferry, but it was actually a small dock that had been specially opened beside the River Watching Tower to dock boats.
Because of the unique geographical location of the River Watching Tower, visitors to the River Watching Tower were interested. They all liked to go down the river by boat and then go ashore when they reached the lower reaches. Therefore, the business of cruise ships arose here.
However, these second generation ancestors weren’t boarding cruise ships at the ferry today, but the Wang Clan’s boat.
The Wang Clan’s boat was very famous in the market. After all, a two-storey cruise ship was still very luxurious.
Standing at the ferry, Qiao Yunxi looked at the boat with interest.
It had to be said that the wisdom of the ancient craftsmen was unimaginable to modern people. It was completely manual work. Without the help of a little technology, she really could not imagine how this ship was built.
“This is my boat.” Wang Min’s complacency could not be concealed.
The Manor River and the Jin River ran through the entire Jin City. Some wealthy merchants would buy a boat and occasionally flaunt it on the Jin River. It was also a scenery.
Among them, the Wang Clan’s boat was the most famous in the world, first because of its size, and second because of its extravagance.
The Wang Clan’s boat was custom-made in the capital. It was said that it was custom-made according to the favourite style of the aristocratic clans in the capital. After it was finished, it took more than half a month to sail smoothly to Jincheng along the waterway from the capital to Yuzhou.
The Wang Clan relied on this boat to ruthlessly grow their face in the market. Every time they said that they would take a boat to play, the first thing the people in the market thought of was the Wang Clan’s boat. It was not in vain for the Wang Clan to spend so much money on it.
Qiao Yunxi did not study these things. She only cared about whether it was fun or not. She stood on the deck and looked around excitedly.
“Wang Min, I heard that this boat used the profits of your pawnshop for two whole years?”
How bad could it be if it was smashed out of real gold and silver?
Wang Min said indifferently, “It’s not that much. It’s just a year’s worth of income.”
Tens of thousands of taels of silver were not all spent on this boat.
Actually, the Wang Clan’s people were also bleeding. They had spent so much money on a single thing that only the prodigal son could do. However, at that time, the Wang Clan urgently needed to please a noble person in the palace and throw everything they liked in order to build this boat. Fortunately, the silver didn’t go for nothing. The gentleman only said a few words, and the benefits the Wang Clan obtained from it were enough to build several of these boats.
However, that noble person had always kept a low profile. He only took the benefits of the Wang Clan’s filial piety, but the boat did not accept it. As a result, the boat became a symbolic plaything of the Wang Clan and became famous in the community.
“Speaking of which, this boat should be the largest and most famous in Jincheng, right?”
“Yes, in Jincheng, but if it is in Shu Province, it can only be ranked second.” Qiao Jinwen looked at Qiao Yunxi in confusion.
“Second? Why didn’t I know that Jincheng has a better boat than mine?” Wang Min was unhappy.
“In Jincheng, the Wang Clan’s boat is naturally the best, but in Shu Zhou, the best boat is in Gu Family, west Sichuan. En, it’s also my Qiao Qiao’s ancestral home.”
“Gu Family in west Sichuan?”
After a moment of silence, a youth suddenly widened his eyes and said, “Is it the Gu Clan from the Chaotian Gate Pier?”
“Isn’t that Gu Family?” Qiao Jinwen teased. Originally, it was a joke, but the teasing tone was sour. It was unknown if it was jealousy or envy.
“Miss Qiao’s grandfather is actually from the Gu Clan in West Sichuan.”
Everyone looked at Qiao Yunxi differently.
No one could blame everyone for being ignorant. It was because Qiao Yunxi’s existence was very low, and Qiao Family was Xue Tao’s steward. Who would care about Qiao Yunxi and Gu Jingshu’s sickly mother and daughter?
Even though Gu Jingshu had been married to Qiao Family for so many years, everyone knew nothing except that she had a lucrative dowry shop, a large dowry, and a manor that provided food and drinks for Qiao Family for a year.
It was not that they weren’t curious. Occasionally, someone would try to inquire, but they were all mentioned by Xue Tao or the Qiao Family.
Anyway, they were people who were not valued and could die at any time. Why did they spend so much effort on her?
In the future, the Qiao Clan will be in charge of Fourth Fang. If they want to please Fourth Fang, they must also please Fourth Fang.
Because Gu Jingshu did not show up all year round and Qiao Xi’s unpleasant personality, the people in the market gradually ignored the mother and daughter. Therefore, when Qiao Jinwen said that Qiao Xi’s outer ancestral home was the Gu family in western Sichuan, everyone was shocked.
Jincheng and Bayu were the most prosperous places in Shu Prefecture, but for some reason, the people of Jincheng did not like the rudeness of the Bayu people, and the people of Bayu did not like the loftiness of the people of Jincheng. They were obviously villagers of the same place, so they forced out an aura of incompatibility between fire and water.
However, this did not hinder their understanding of the Gu Clan.
The reason for that was because the people from the Gu Clan controlled the Chaotian Gate Pier.
And Chaotianmen Wharf is the entrance and exit between Shu Prefecture and the outside world.
Under the difficult circumstances of the Shu Dao, Chaotianmen Wharf was the gateway to the outside world. Whether it was people or goods, they had to enter and exit from this place.
And the Gu Clan was the overlord of the Chaotian Gate Wharf!
Today, they were all the future leaders of all walks of life. They had more or less heard the elders mention business matters. Regardless of the size of the business, if they wanted to send goods out of Shu Zhou, they had to go through Chaotian Gate. One could imagine how big the business in Gu Family was!
Moreover, they were all businesses that he had delivered to his door!
All the Gu Clan had to do was collect money!
It could be said that the people who came today all had dealings with Gu Family in west Sichuan!
It’s impossible not to deal with him!
Who told them to guard the entrance and exit of Shu Prefecture?
Even after the repair of the Shu Road was completed, the business of the Chaotian Gate Wharf would not be greatly affected. After all, taking the water route was the most convenient, time-saving and labor-saving route. Of course, it was also the cheapest way to transport the goods.
The government had their own thoughts in repairing the Shu Dao.
This was a matter that would benefit the people, help the emperor establish prestige and reputation among the people, and it was also the achievement of the local officials. Of course, there was also an important point that could break some of Chaotianmen Wharf’s monopolies, and the people had many choices.
Everyone thought for a moment.
Qiao Xi stood on the deck, not knowing why.
Speaking of which, she was also very puzzled.
Qiao Jinwen didn’t want her to gain power so much, so why would she publicly say that her grandfather’s family was the Gu family in western Sichuan?
Sure enough, someone immediately said with a sharp voice, “I heard that the people in West Sichuan are very tough. Even the women in West Sichuan who speak rough are five big and three thick. They have tiger backs and bear waist. They quarrel with the men in the family directly.”
Because there were no elders around, the children spoke very straightforwardly.
Qiao Jinwen glanced at Qiao Yunxi with a paralyzed face and said disapprovingly, “That’s not absolute. My auntie is an exception. She whispers to her auntie when she speaks to her auntie. She is also very good to us.”
“That’s because Madam Qiao’s health is not good.” Even if he wanted to fight, he didn’t have the strength to do so.
Qiao Xi angrily puffed her cheeks and glared fiercely at the person who spoke.
The man blinked awkwardly without saying an apology.
“If it was the Gu Clan, then it wouldn’t be strange. The Gu Clan controls the entire Chaotian Gate Wharf, yet they still can’t bring out a good boat?”
Another bitter tone of envy could be heard.