Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 157
Chapter 157 Allow You
After a moment of embarrassment, Qiao Jinwen ate as if nothing had happened.
Even if you trampled on Qiao Yunxi and cried for me, I wouldn’t look at you.
“How about this?” Gu Jinzhen picked out the shrimp for Qiao Xi.
“It tastes good. Try it.” Qiao Xi commented pertinently.
As if to confirm Qiao Yunxi’s words, Gu Jinzhen ate a piece of shrimp.
‘”Qiao Qiao also feels that it tastes good,” Qiao Ningdai took the initiative to finish. “This was made by your third sister. From the looks of it, among us sisters, our third sister’s cooking skills are the best. You have a good meal today, and third sister doesn’t cook easily.”
“Why don’t we see what else we can bet on later?”
“Little girl, you’re getting too far!” Qiao Ningdai deliberately glared at Qiao Yunxi.
After dinner, the maids tidied up the table and served the tea.
Qiao Xi had the habit of taking a nap. “You guys can sit down as you please. I’ll go to sleep.”
“Qiao Qiao, you … the guest is still here, why …” Qiao Ningdai said disapprovingly.
“It doesn’t matter.” Zhong Chenglin received Gu Jinzhen’s gaze and said, “I came out today to relax. Naturally, I’m comfortable. Qiao Qiao, go rest. We’ll go around.”
The few of them strolled around the manor.
Since Qiao Xi wasn’t around, Qiao Jinwen naturally took her place and pretended to be her master, explaining the situation in the manor to everyone.
Zhong Chenglin exaggeratedly said, “The number one tyrant in the west of Sichuan is indeed worthy of his reputation. The best villas outside Jincheng are Mrs. Qiao’s dowry villas, aren’t they? Only people from Gu Family can afford such a large sum of money.”
Qiao Jinwen’s expression was very ugly.
These past few years, because of the intentional crushing of their four rooms, the people outside almost forgot that Qiao Xi’s outer ancestral home was the number one Tyrant Gu family in western Sichuan. Gu Jingshu and her mother’s family had basically cut off their dealings, so the people outside held the four rooms in their hands.
Eldest branch?
So what if he was the first wife?
Everyone knew that the Qiao family would be from Fourth Floor in the future.
However, ever since she accidentally revealed Qiao Xi’s identity as an ancestor, Qiao Xi had become a hot spot in Jincheng. Those who had managed to ignore her before had begun to stir up restlessness.
Even Gu Sheng …
Qiao Jinwen believed that Gu Sheng’s attitude towards her was on the one hand to test her feelings with Qiao Yunxi, and on the other hand, because of Gu Family.
The title of “Number One Tyrant in Western Sichuan” was not for nothing.
After occupying the Chaotian Sect for so many years, no matter if it was human or financial resources, the Gu Clan was no match for the Qiao Clan.
Previously, they were still very afraid of Gu Jingshu, but Gu Jingshu’s temperament was weak, and because of her health, she even handed over the authority of the Qiao Family family head. Under Grandmother’s strong influence, she even cut off all contact with her mother’s family. Only now did the four of them finally feel relieved.
Since when has the situation changed?
“Speaking of which, the rebuilding of the Shu Dao this time doesn’t seem to have much impact on Gu Family.” The one who spoke was Kim Bak-kin.
“The Shu Dao is difficult. If you really want to leave the Shu Province, it’s still convenient and fast to go by water. For people like us who do business, the Shu Dao can’t even cross a carriage, let alone transport goods.”
“That was in the past. The current Shu Dao has been broadened considerably. We can now walk on carriages.” Jin Baijin always liked to fight with Zhong Chenglin.
Zhong Chenglin chuckled, “If you’re not afraid of rolling over, you can try.”
Gu Jinzhen stood absent-mindedly at the side.
The aura on his body was originally cold. In addition, the expression on his face was very few, giving off a sense of alienation. However, his features were handsome, and the corners of his eyes were always provocative. They weren’t naked, but they were itchy and unbearable. He involuntarily wanted to respond to something.
Even if he stared at you with a solemn gaze, the cold aura on his body was like a poppy. He knew that it was an abyss, but he still wanted to rush over without hesitation.
Even if he was injured, he couldn’t help but feel that he couldn’t control himself.
Just like now.
Qiao Jinwen had clearly spoken ruthlessly. If Gu Jinzhen did not kneel in front of her and beg her, she would definitely not forgive him. However, she only glanced at it once more, and the oath she had sworn earlier collapsed.
Slowly walking towards Gu Jinzhen, Qiao Jinwen revealed her perfect posture, “Childe Gu.”
Gu Jinzhen frowned in disgust, his lowered eyes tightening, “Third Miss Qiao.”
“Young Master Gu, did you come to Jincheng in a hurry because of business?”
“I’m just taking a walk.”
Qiao Jinwen pretended to be aware and nodded, but she smiled sarcastically in her heart.
He wanted to cover it up!
Who didn’t know that he had hurriedly rushed over from the capital for her sake?
Gu Sheng was a horse merchant and had his own connections in the capital. He must have known that the Third Prince had come to Jincheng. He was afraid that she belonged to the Third Prince, so he rushed over.
Yes, it must be like this!
Qiao Jinwen thought that she was the truth.
Gu Sheng must have been annoyed by her meeting with the Third Prince. He was even more afraid that she would abandon him because of the Third Prince, so he deliberately changed his attitude towards her and probed her.
Gu Sheng was not as noble as the Third Prince, but this did not prevent her from giving Gu Sheng hope. “Childe Gu, you misunderstood.”
“What did I misunderstand?”
“Young Master Huang and I have nothing to do. Young Master Huang is on good terms with my father because of business matters. On the boat that day, it was also because Young Master Huang had just arrived. We did our best as landlords.”
“Miss Qiao’s Third Son, I think you misunderstood.” There were no emotional fluctuations in his voice, and he was clearly alienated.
Qiao Jinwen no longer explained. Men always needed face.
“Is this Young Master Gu’s first time here? This is the best place in the outskirts of Jincheng. Speaking of which, my younger sister is also blessed. Among us sisters, she is the most favored. She is the daughter of the first wife. Her status is noble. Not only is she Grandmother’s treasure, she is also favored by the two uncles of the Outer Ancestor Clan.”
“I heard that there are a few villas nearby that are also Mrs. Qiao’s?”
‘”Yes,” Qiao Jinwen tried her best to hide the hatred in her eyes. “Eldest Uncle Niang is the eldest young miss of the Gu Clan. I wonder how many people Shili Hongzhuang envied back then. This manor is often visited by us, and the surrounding environment is very good. There is also a manor on the other side of the hill.”
These things, as long as we investigate them a little, we will be able to find them.
The coldness in Gu Jinzhen’s eyes became even more intense.
In her previous life, that was not what she said.
She said that those villas were originally her mother’s. Gu Jingshu controlled Qiao Family and “conveniently” subsidized the benefits of these villas to the public. Later, she even used dirty methods to change the name of the villa to hers, and later, to Qiao Yunxi’s.
He had someone check with the government. It was indeed Qiao Yunxi’s name. It was indeed transferred from Gu Jingshu’s name to Qiao Yunxi’s name.
He laughed self-deprecatingly and tightened his grip on the folding fan, causing the fan bones to creak slightly.
His fingers loosened. His pale fingers reflected a morbid white under the sunlight. It was like his heart, twisted with darkness.
“Right, I heard that the layout of the Qiao Clan is very interesting. One to four rooms each occupy four corners of the Qiao Clan. They are divided into four courtyards, north, south, east and west?”
Seeing that Gu Jinzhen was very interested, Qiao Jinwen hurriedly explained in detail, “Does Childe Gu also find it interesting?” That’s what grandfather meant. When grandfather was still alive, he bought the Qiao Mansion. When planning, he divided the courtyard into four corners, namely, the Eastern Courtyard, the Southern Courtyard, the Western Courtyard and the Northern Courtyard. The four rooms will be allocated according to their respective ranking. Grandfather and grandmother’s courtyard was the middle courtyard, also known as Rong Xitang. The men in the rooms lived in the outer courtyard when they were three years old, and our sisters lived in the small courtyard. Like me, I lived in the north courtyard. ”
Good, very good.
“Third Miss Qiao is also someone with a good temper. She is kind-hearted, but she has her own principles.”
Qiao Jinwen was shy and didn’t say anything.
“Third Miss Qiao” Gu Jinzhen turned around and finally gave Qiao Jinwen a straight eye.
Qiao Jinwen was stunned for a moment, and then she lowered her eyes in panic, displaying the girl’s charm vividly.
‘”Third Miss Qiao, if someone lied to you, or if someone intentionally led you into a trap and did something wrong, what would you do?” Gu Jinzhen’s lips curled up in an evil manner with a cynical arrogance.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Jinwen was caught off guard by this problem.
After thinking about it, he immediately understood.
This was a sign of loyalty to her. She was going to attack Qiao Xi.
However, did she think that she would forget about her past grudges and forgive his previous neglect?
Even if he did it on purpose for Qiao Yunxi, she would not easily forgive him!
It was a fact that she was embarrassed. Even if Gu Sheng sent Qiao Yunxi to her feet, she would not easily forgive him!
Thinking of this, Qiao Jinwen was a bit reserved, and her gaze towards Gu Jinzhen was filled with arrogance.
“Young Master Gu, although I treat people kindly, but does not mean easy to bully, I never take the initiative to harm, but also will not allow others to bully my head. I think Young Master Gu is the same. “Looking at Gu Jinzhen, Qiao Jinwen said righteously,” If anyone thinks that my heart is good enough to bully me and deceive me, I will naturally return the favor with my teeth, and even repay them double! ”
“With Third Miss Qiao’s words, I’m relieved.”
Qiao Jinwen was very satisfied with Gu Jinzhen’s tactfulness, but she did not intend to let bygones be bygones. She glanced at Gu Jinzhen somewhere and said with a faint smile, “Childe Gu, don’t do things on your own anymore. Although Qiao Qiao and I are at odds, she is still my cousin. In front of outsiders, we are both Qiao Family’s daughters.” “Although you’re doing this to relieve my anger, if Qiao Qiao ruins her reputation, I’ll be affected. Forget it this time, I hope there won’t be a next time.”
Gu Jinzhen only found it funny. Although he did not understand what Qiao Jinwen meant, it was not difficult to guess her malicious intentions.
Sure enough, Qiao Jinwen continued, “I have seen Young Master Gu’s sincerity. In a few days, when I hold a poem reception, Young Master Gu can make his move.”
Was this going to slap Qiao Xi’s face in front of everyone?
In terms of calculations, Gu Jinzhen had been on the battlefield all year round. What Yin and Yang methods had he not used?
A gentleman?
In the face of life and death, everything was illusory. Only by surviving was the path of righteousness.
As soon as Qiao Jinwen finished speaking, he understood what she meant.
However, where did she get the confidence?