Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 118
Chapter 118 Apportion Responsibility
However, they did not expect that Nanny Shen would catch the murderer who had been arranged in advance at the first possible moment.
Lady Sun was also smart. He knew that Mammy Shen had already interrogated the disguised murderer. With the Gu Family’s methods, he should know what he shouldn’t know. Qiao Yunxi knew what he shouldn’t know. That was why he secretly reached a deal with Qiao Yunxi in the end.
Although she knew that Qiao Xi might retaliate, what Qiao Xi needed to deal with right now was not the Sun Clan. She still had a chance. Besides, she didn’t know who would win or lose in the end. She still had a chance.
However …
Mrs. Sun sighed as she looked at Qiao’er, who was trembling on the ground, and at her daughter, who was not staring at her for a moment.
“Mother …”
Sun Xian looked at Lady Sun nervously.
Previously, when she pretended to be stupid, she could not say a word, but this did not affect her ability to see the situation clearly. Although she did not say anything, she knew that she had lost this round.
“Qiao’er, you and Nanny will go to the manor later.”
“Madam …”
“Mother!”
Lady Sun glanced at Sun Xian and the latter immediately fell silent.
“Qiao’er, you should know that you still have a way to survive when you go to the manor. Stay by Miss’s side and you will die.”
“Madam” Qiao’er was unwilling and was still struggling to the death.
She was the eldest maidservant beside the young miss. Everyone in the backyard looked down on her. She had followed the young miss since she was young, and she was a confidant of the young miss. All these years, he had done so many things for the young miss in secret and openly, and every single one of them had won the young miss’ favor. It wasn’t that she was arrogant. She was the only one who had the ability to be around Miss. In the future, when Miss became a monk, she might even be able to become a concubine. Once she went to the manor, there would be nothing left.
“Qiao’er, you’re a smart one. You know what’s best for you. You’re the eldest maidservant beside Xian’er. After all these years of hard work, I won’t treat you badly. After this matter is over, I will arrange for you to marry a steward and become famous in the manor.”
So, she can’t go back to Jincheng?
He could only hide in the manor like a mouse.
How glorious could the manor be?
Steward?
It’s just nice to say, but it’s still a mud leg.
She was indeed a maidservant, but she was the eldest maidservant beside Young Miss. Even concubine mother could do it. She was spoiled and raised, and her food and clothing were comparable to jade from a small family. She was better than the daughters of ordinary families outside by more than a little. How could she be willing to marry a mud thigh?
“Chelsea?” Lady Sun’s eyebrows were filled with undisguised impatience.
Everyone in the backyard, from master to slave, was ambitious.
Ambition was a good thing, but it also depended on whether he had the luck to prop up his ambition.
Qiao’er, it’s obvious that she doesn’t have that life.
“Yes, madam. Servant obeys madam’s orders.”
Mrs. Sun nodded her head in satisfaction. “It’s best that you understand. Alright, you and Miss should bid farewell and immediately follow Mammy to the manor.”
After Madam Sun left, the Queen Bird knelt in front of Sun Xian with a “pu tong” sound.
“Young miss, this servant can’t serve young miss in the future, can’t work for young miss, young miss, you have to take good care of yourself. Your stomach is not good, you must eat on time. Although the girls below are a bit stupid, they can be properly taught and used. If there’s anything wrong with them, miss, don’t be angry. Leave it to nanny. Anger hurts your body, your body is weak, don’t hurt yourself for those who are not worth it. “Qiao Xi, young miss, don’t worry. This servant will help you think of a way in the manor. As long as this servant is still here, this servant will help you vent your anger.”
‘”Chelsea” Sun Xian also burst into tears.
After all, he was the most handy person to use. There were some smart people around him, but they weren’t as alert and steady as Chelsea. In addition, Qiao’er had secretly helped her with a lot of dirty things these past few years. If she harbored a grudge in her heart, she would probably not be able to live peacefully in the manor.
Sun Xian rolled her eyes. She held Qiao’er’s hand and held it tightly. “You have been wronged in the manor for a period of time. When this matter is over, you can change your identity and come back. Even if you can’t follow me, I will arrange a proper place for you.” You know how many shops I have under my name. In the future, they will be my dowry shops. When the time comes, you will be the steward’s wife and my companion. ”
“This servant thanks Miss for her kindness.” Qiao’er knelt down again.
In the middle of the night, Qiao’er followed Mammy to the manor.
This was also what Madam Sun had told Qiao Xi.
Qiao’er offended Qiao Yunxi first, but Qiao’er was a member of the Sun Family. Lady Sun didn’t give people to Qiao Yunxi just for the sake of face. Qiao Yunxi wouldn’t directly send people to the manor for the sake of Maid and the Sun Family being enemies. In the end, they contracted the disease and died. Both sides could get the results they wanted.
…
The restaurant that Qiao Xi and Jin Baijin had partnered together had opened. It was the first restaurant in Jincheng that operated medicinal cuisine.
Ordinary people still knew how to eat medicated food. However, Qiao Yunxi and Kim Bak Kim walked a high path. Originally, the two of them only planned to be the owners behind the scenes. However, after Qiao Yunxi came up with a new plan, the restaurant’s declared owner became Kim Bak Kim’s property.
Not only did the name “First Grade Tower” run horizontally in Jincheng, it also had a reputation in the capital. In the entire dynasty, there was a “First Grade Tower” where there were people. There was even a “First Grade Tower” in the southern border, near the small town where the Shen Family Guards were stationed.
Even if the Jin Clan was not the richest person in the dynasty, it was not far from being the richest person in the dynasty.
However, the people from the Jin Clan were very low-key and smart.
Every year, he would donate a sum of money, either to the people or to the Imperial Court. He had a good relationship with the officials of the Imperial Court.
Speaking of this, Qiao Yunxi had no choice but to admire the intelligence of the Jin family. The ministers they had made were ninth-grade sesame officials, and fourth-grade and fifth-grade officials. Their positions were neither high nor low, and there was no further up. The people of Jin Family did not touch those with high authority. Furthermore, they did not associate with ministers of a certain gang. Whether it was the Crown Prince’s Party, the Prince’s Party, or the neutral and royalist parties, there were all factions with equal numbers and powers. They checked and balanced each other, avoiding unwittingly becoming the enemy of a certain faction, and eventually tied up with a certain party.
Logically speaking, the Jin Clan had such a rich heritage. Not to mention being stationed in the capital, it should be a top clan in Jincheng. However, apart from the Jin Clan’s half-yearly patrol shops that would leave Jincheng, the large army stayed behind to guard the place. Even in the Chamber of Commerce, he was only an ordinary member. He scrupulously abided by the responsibilities and obligations of the members and did not interfere in matters that exceeded his status. In the Chamber of Commerce, the Jin Family would express their attitude from a fair standpoint on matters that required members to vote and make decisions.
It’s just a pity.
Qiao Xi glanced at the excited Jin Baijin.
The Jin family descendants were in a difficult situation. Every generation was passed down solo. Even if they occasionally gave birth to a second child, one of the two children would die young. There was nothing unexpected about it.
Just like Jin Baijin’s father, he had so many concubines, and only Jin Baijin had a golden lump. In order to extend his bloodline, the men of the Jin Family married very early. Jin Baijin’s mother was three years older than his father, and it was also for the sake of convenience.
Being stared at by Qiao Xi with a wretched gaze, Jin Baijin’s heart went numb. “Qiao Qiao, what advice do you have?”
He was so scared that he even spoke so politely.
“You’re thirteen, aren’t you? I heard that your aunt is looking after your wife?”
Jin Baijin’s little face collapsed. “It’s a friend, so don’t say such a bad thing.”
“This is a joyous occasion.” Qiao Yunxi said deliberately.
“Haha, marrying a housekeeper back doesn’t give you any freedom at all.”
Oh, there’s a future for a wife.
“Alright, let’s get down to business,” Qiao Yunxi withdrew the topic. “The restaurant has been open for three days, and the profits have exceeded my expectations.”
“That’s right,” Kim Pak-kin said proudly when he mentioned his restaurant. “I’m a professional, I don’t even look at who I am.”
Jin Baijin still heard Qiao Xi say the word “professional”.
“Ordinary medicinal cuisines are very common, but many of my family’s prescriptions are from the palace. They were collected and improved by several generations of my family. Originally, they were only used at home, but I never thought of getting them to the restaurant. However, just like you said, the richer and more powerful people are, the more they pay attention to maintenance. Who doesn’t want to live a few more years, enjoy money and power, and at the same time seek more money and power? The people regard food as the heavens, and taking nourishment from food is an acceptable way for everyone, and it can also show their status. ”
Qiao Xi shook her head in amusement as she watched Kim Pak-kin chatter endlessly and shake her head.
“The prescription is yours. You only need to take care of this piece of kitchen, but you have to listen to me when buying this piece of medicinal ingredients.”
Jin Baijin looked at Qiao Yunxi strangely. “Qiao Qiao, didn’t you say that the medicinal ingredients came from the Li family?”
“They came from the Li Clan.”
“But …” After only two words, Jin Baijin no longer continued.
As a partner, Jin Baijin naturally trusted Qiao Xi.
Food cooks are especially cautious about what they want to eat. It is not only related to word of mouth, but also to their lives. It was just like an ordinary medicinal diet. It was well-used. It could recuperate the body, treat some minor illnesses, strengthen the foundation, cultivate the Yuan. If it was not well-used, it could also be a fatal poison.
Therefore, the same thing was in the hands of different people, because their purposes were different, their functions were different, and the results were even more different.
…
In Jincheng, there was a courtyard on the outskirts.
An ordinary carriage stopped at the back door of the courtyard.
The first one to jump out of the carriage was a maidservant girl. She looked around alertly.
This was a courtyard on the outskirts, surrounded by tenants. It was close to the side, and very few people from the village came here.
The previous owner of the courtyard was said to be the landlord of a large family in this area. After his son developed in the capital, he sold the courtyard. The land was still there, rented to tenants, and he earned more every year.
“Husband, miss, no one.” She was so nervous that the maidservant almost called her by the wrong name.
The person in the carriage snorted discontentedly and slowly got out of the carriage. He wore a cape and a hood that covered his entire face. Judging from his size, he should be a woman.
The figure did not stop any longer and directly entered the courtyard through the back door. He quickly took a few steps, waved his hand, and removed the hood from his head.
“Miss.” Mammy warned cautiously.