Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 139
Chapter 139 There Is Always One Thing to Overcome Another
Old Madame Qiao said worriedly, “Since it is a place for nobles to compete for, how can Fourth Brother be sure that the master of the Wang Clan will succeed?”
“Mother, the Wang Clan is following the Third Prince. He is the son of Imperial Concubine Cao, the Emperor’s favorite son.”
Old Madame Qiao did not know anything about the capital, let alone the matters in the court.
Xue Tao explained, “Imperial Noble Consort Cao is Emperor’s favourite concubine. In recent years, she has dominated the harem. Especially in recent years, when the Empress was sick in bed, Imperial Noble Consort Cao took over the Wind Seal on behalf of the Empress. Her words are equivalent to the Empress’ decree.” Rumor has it that the reason why Emperor did not set up the Crown Prince was because he wanted to wait for the Third Prince to make a career before issuing a decree. After all, the eldest prince born to the empress is the head of the family. If the third prince is made the crown prince, the conservative officials in the court will probably have objections. ”
Old Madam Qiao nodded thoughtfully.
“Mother, daughter-in-law doesn’t know much about these things. I only told her what to do. I won’t know until I get in touch with her. The reason I asked my wife to tell you this is to let my mother know. “This is a crucial time. The more low-key Qiao Family is, the better. Taking advantage of eldest branch’s absence, we should plan properly. That damn girl doesn’t know anything. It’s in our interest that we don’t go against her for the time being.”
“You’ve done her a favor!” Old Madame Qiao felt uncomfortable not to pick on Qiao Yunxi.
But compared to this, the future of Fourth Fang was more important than the future of the Qiao Family.
If she became a noble person’s helper and San’er entered noble people’s eyes again, she would really look down on Qiao Clan’s current family business.
But it can’t be cheap.
“Mother, I’ve wronged you. When Master’s matter is settled, don’t say anything about Qiao Xi. Those from the Changfang Clan are just words from a noble person.”
That’s right.
How could the people without power and influence fight against nobles?
If the noble thinks that their fourth bedroom is useful, the Qiao family is useful, and the long bedroom occupies those, the noble can return to the fourth bedroom with a single sentence.
“Alright, I understand. Don’t worry, I have my limits.”
Xue Tao smiled embarrassedly and said embarrassedly, “Mother, this is a critical time for me. You also know how much money we have in Fourth Room. Since noble people are here, I want to work with noble people, so … so I’m afraid that the amount of money we can subsidise the duke is … limited.”
Old Madame Qiao looked at Xue Tao with a mysterious expression.
Although Xue Tao said it tactfully, she still understood what Xue Tao meant.
Didn’t that mean that if she wanted to supplement Qiao Linzi in the future, she would have to take out her own money, and Fourth Fang’s money would be reserved for big things?
“Did Fourth ask you to tell me that?”
Xue Tao was frightened. “Mother, it’s indeed what I meant. This is a critical moment. Whatever position we can occupy beside the noble depends on what benefits we can bring out to make the noble heart.” Yours Truly means that I will temporarily injure everyone. When Fourth Fang replaces eldest branch, what does silver mean? Identity and power are the most important things. At that time, wouldn’t the Li Clan look at Little Aunt’s expression? “With access, how much money is my aunt still nervous about?”
Old Madam Qiao stared sinisterly at Xue Tao.
“Qiao Linzi is the daughter of the Qiao Clan. No matter who she marries, she is the daughter of the Qiao Clan and the master of the Qiao Clan. I hope you will remember that.”
“Yes, Mother.” Xue Tao cleverly did not refute. As for what she thought in her heart, only she knew.
Old Madame Qiao’s mouth was unforgiving, but she still favoured Fourth Master Qiao in her heart.
This was related to Fourth Fang and the Qiao Clan. Temporary patience was not only for glory and wealth, it was also for superiority.
As a result, Old Madam Qiao and Xue Tao rarely reached an agreement on the arrangement of Qiao Family’s feed.
The portion of the Qiao Clan’s quarterly income that was extracted from the income was equivalent to a year’s worth of chewing and entertainment expenses for some people in the industry. Otherwise, where would Old Madam Qiao have gotten the extra money to supplement Qiao Linzi and put into her own small treasury?
Therefore, as long as she didn’t indulge Qiao Linzi, the silver would be enough to support the Qiao family’s food, drink, and food.
…
Qiao Linzi returned to the Li family proudly. After listening to Old Madame Li’s nanny’s announcement, she made some adjustments and arrived at Old Madame Li’s courtyard.
Old Li’s appearance is harsh, and he is also very strong. He has a decent relationship with Qiao Linzi.
The Li Clan and the Qiao Clan were close friends. When the Li Clan was prosperous, the Qiao Clan had only just started. She did not like the Qiao Clan.
However, Old Master Li and Old Master Qiao were good friends. The two of them often drank and ate tea together. She was a woman, but asking men about things outside was just out of courtesy. She walked a little more with Old Madam Qiao.
Old Madame Li was originally a strong person, so she did not like Old Madame Qiao, who was similarly strong.
At first, she had a sense of superiority in front of Old Madam Qiao, but Old Master Qiao knew how to do business and had a son who knew how to do business. Gradually, her sense of superiority in front of Old Madam Qiao disappeared.
Qiao Linzi was also someone she had watched grow up with, so when it came to the marriage between the two children, emotionally speaking, she was unhappy. In terms of benefits, this was undoubtedly a good marriage.
Luckily, Qiao Linzi entered the Li Clan’s door and hugged her for three years. The eldest grandson and the youngest grandson were outstanding figures of the same age. One was learning to manage the clan’s business, while the other went on to become an official. The Li Clan became the envy of everyone in the circle.
Coupled with Qiao Linzi pickpocketing things from the Qiao family from time to time, she was still satisfied on the whole.
But last time, not only did Qiao Linzi return those things, she even took away the things that she had left in her yard. Her only good impression of Qiao Linzi completely disappeared.
Well said, it was that damn girl Qiao Yunxi who acted as a demon and forced Qiao Linzi to return the item. In her opinion, it was only Qiao Linzi who borrowed Qiao Yunxi’s hand to give her a blow.
The most hateful thing was that her son was actually standing beside that bitch!
This was the last thing she could allow!
He had never dared to disobey her son, but he actually hit her in the face for a bitch!
Like everyone else who was a mother-in-law, Old Madame Li had always believed that her son was a good person. It was this woman who brought her son down. It was this woman’s fault.
Putting down the teacup, Old Madame Li finally looked at the person opposite her.
Hu Meizi!
Old Madame Li didn’t like Qiao Linzi, so she could always pick on her mistakes. The smile at the corner of her eyes was also seductive in Old Madame Li’s eyes. She didn’t know who she was seducing outside!
“Brother Rui will be back tomorrow, right?”
“Yes, Mother. Before leaving, Brother Rui said that he would return. Tomorrow evening, he will be able to enter the city. However, he and his classmates will have to go to the ‘Food World’ for dinner before coming back.”
The better Diet Under Heaven’s business was, the more she earned.
“It’s time to walk around with his classmates. These people will also be his help in the court in the future,” Old Madame Li nodded in relief and changed the topic. “Did the warehouse take an inventory this month?”
Qiao Linzi was shocked, but she said indifferently, “Mother, in the warehouse, my wife hasn’t counted yet. My father is purchasing medicinal ingredients outside. What my daughter-in-law wants to do is wait for the new ingredients to come back and count them when they are stored in the warehouse.”
“Then how is that possible?” Old Madame Li was obviously unwilling. “There are so many goods in and out of the warehouse every day. Although there are records, the accounts have accumulated a lot. The people below are easy to falsify. I’m afraid Master will have to delay for a few days. Last month’s bill was last month’s. It has nothing to do with this batch of medicinal ingredients.”
“Mother …” Qiao Linzi acted as if she had done something wrong.
The more Old Madame Li looked, the angrier she became.
She could not see Qiao Linzi’s appearance the most. It was as if someone had harshly harshly harshly treated her. However, her son was still the one who had the most to eat this trick. As long as this fox spirit acted like this, his son would be completely obedient to her.
Seeing her high-spirited son flatter a woman, she couldn’t help but be angry!
Suppressing the anger in her chest, Old Madame Li said sharply, “Normally, you know how to settle small debts once a month and big debts once a quarter. What’s going on this time?”
“Daughter-in-law was negligent. Daughter-in-law wanted to wait for Master to come back and work together on the old and new debts. It would also … save you a lot of trouble.”
“Nonsense! You are the head wife of the Li Clan. Before you left the pavilion, you were also in charge of the accounts at the Mother Clan. Knowing that this kind of new and old accounts are done together, it is the easiest to tamper with the books. Some are lazy and can steal, while others cannot!” Old Madame Li was used to being strong, and she was not only strict, but also very rigid.
However, it was precisely because of her stubbornness that the Li Clan had not made any mistakes in business over the past few years, and their books had never been flawed.
Old Madame Li didn’t want to let go of the rare opportunity to take care of Qiao Linzi. “Whether it’s the account book of the business or the account book of the backyard, how should we settle it? Otherwise, it will only become a muddle-headed account, allowing the people below to find an opportunity to dig more and more holes, let alone fill them up, even the blockage won’t be able to block them.”
“Mother is right.”
“Coincidentally, I’m fine today. Go to the warehouse and we’ll settle the bill together.”
Qiao Linzi’s hands and feet instantly turned cold.
The medicinal ingredients in the warehouse were almost all taken away by her. Although there was no record in the ledger, the old pious woman’s temperament would definitely be checked in the warehouse. If the contents did not match the contents of the booklet, then …
He didn’t dare to think about it.
“What’s wrong? Is there a problem?” Seeing that Qiao Linzi hadn’t moved for a long time, Old Madame Li’s shrewd gaze stabbed straight at her.
“Mother, it’s so late. Daughter-in-law is worried that you won’t be able to endure it. Why don’t you wait until tomorrow morning and have the ledger room bring you the ledger?”
“I say now. Why are you doing so many things? Did you do something wrong to the Li Clan?”
“Mother, what are you saying? Didn’t you see what my wife has done all these years? My wife is worthy of the heavens, the earth and the Li Clan. My wife is worried about your body. What’s there to be afraid of?”
“I only said one thing about you. What are you crying for? Put away your horse piss. I don’t know, but I thought I treated you badly.”
Qiao Linzi hurriedly wiped away her tears and knelt on the ground in fear.