Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 158
Chapter 158 Have A Good Time
Qiao Manor.
Qiao Xi leaned weakly on the book table. It was the ledger that had just arrived today. Jin Baijin had already read it and sent it to her to report it. They were waiting for the end of the month for the two of them to share the dividend.
He always felt that something was wrong.
Qiao Xi raised her head and looked. Under the open window, she could vaguely see the top of Astragalus membranaceus’ head.
As expected, Huang Qi squatted under the window and whispered to Lycium barbarum.
“If you have something to be happy about, say it.”
“Little Miss!”
Suddenly, a voice came from above his head, causing Astragalus membranaceus to jump in fright.
Lycium barbarum also stood on the side in fear and cowardice.
“Huh?” Qiao Xi raised her eyebrows.
Huang Qi rolled his eyes again and again, “Miss Hui, auntie is back.”
Qiao Linzi?
“Why did she come back?”
“Young miss, I don’t know. My aunt came back crying and shouting early in the morning. Nanny Qiao and the maids beside her also don’t seem to be in good spirits. This servant quietly went around the middle courtyard, but Old Madame asked someone to keep watch, so this servant can’t find out anything.”
This was the most depressing part.
Qiao Xi rubbed her chin and her cunning gaze flashed through her eyes. “Let’s go, let’s go to the middle courtyard.”
Qiao Xi and her group arrived at the middle courtyard with Huang Qi and Lycium barbarum. They didn’t expect that Fourth Fang and his family were also there. Qiao Linzi was sitting beside Old Madam Qiao, silently wiping away her tears. Old Madam Qiao’s expression was even gloomier than a few days ago, and she even had a trace of malice on her face.
Yoho, do you hate him?
Qiao Yunxi greeted Old Madame Qiao in a proper manner. After greeting Fourth Master Qiao and Xue Tao, he sat next to Qiao Jinwen.
“Qiao Qiao, why are you willing to come to this old woman like me?”
Unwilling to be angry with her daughter, Old Madame Qiao’s anger was directed at Qiao Yunxi.
“Granddaughter heard that Auntie is here, so she came to take a look. She also wants to ask about Uncle. Do you have any ideas?”
Everyone in the room’s expression immediately changed. Qiao Xi had reached perfection, and the smile on her lips became even more sincere.
‘”Qiao Qiao,” Qiao Linzi said with a heavy nasal voice. She thought that she had been crying for quite some time. “Your uncle is still thinking of a way, but …”
“But what?” Qiao Yunxi asked with concern.
Under the embroidered handkerchief, Qiao Linzi’s eyes narrowed.
Sure enough, he was an unsophisticated person!
She had already spoken so vaguely. Those who were sensible should stop here. She was good, but she was even more aggressive!
Qiao Yunxi’s eyes were too eager, so eager that Qiao Linzi couldn’t refuse!
‘”Qiao Qiao,” said Fourth Master Qiao, putting on airs. “Your grandmother and I have our own limits on these matters. It’s good that you care about your aunt, but you can’t help us with these matters.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded. “Although my strength is small, if my aunt has anything to say, she can still tell me. There are many people and great strength. There will always be a way.”
Qiao Linzi nodded.
Seeing that Qiao Yunxi had no intention of leaving, Old Madame Qiao’s face turned cold, but it was not good to drive her away.
“What did the government say?” Fourth Master Qiao continued the previous topic.
Qiao Linzi was obviously stiff for a moment, “The government went to investigate today, but there’s still no sign of it.” This year was unfavorable, and only the beginning of the new year, they had encountered a series of troublesome things. On Rui Cheng’s side, the government was about to close the case, but this sudden incident happened in the warehouse, so the government temporarily pressed down on Rui Cheng’s matter, wanting to check if there was any connection between the two things. “I came here today to ask mother and elder brother to help me investigate and see if I can find anything.”
‘”There’s no need for you to say anything. I’ll send someone to investigate,” Fourth Master Qiao said solemnly. “Don’t think too much. Focus on taking care of the two brothers at home. Right now, they are your backing. If Rui Cheng’s side has no hope, the two brothers will have to stand up. The Li family will still rely on them in the future.”
Qiao Linzi nodded.
“Your mother-in-law should be easy to take care of. She’s the one who suffered the most from such a big accident at home. You should use more snacks.”
“Don’t worry, Mother, daughter will be saved.”
After a moment of silence, Qiao Linzi had nothing else to say and left with the maidservant and granny.
For Qiao Linzi’s sake, Fourth Master Qiao took great pains to spend a lot of money and sent many people to investigate the fire in the Li Clan’s warehouse.
The fire was strange, It was completely burned. The Li Clan’s inventory could be said to have been completely burned. This also made it impossible for many clinics that had booked medicinal ingredients to receive the goods as scheduled. The most troublesome thing was that there were many small merchants under the Li Clan who received the goods from the Li Clan. Many of them had paid a deposit. Now that they could not get the goods out, not only could they fail to do business, they would also have to pay double the deposit.
Qiao Linzi was in a state of anxiety. She was liquidating the assets of the Li family with the ledger. Old Madame Li was sick in bed. Li Jue and Li Rui also went home to help Qiao Linzi manage the mess. As for Li Ruicheng, because of the fire, there was no final trial for the time being. However, the Li Clan could no longer afford any extra money, so his life in prison was very difficult.
On this day, after Fourth Master Qiao returned from outside, he went straight to the middle courtyard. He did not know what he said to Old Madam Qiao. Old Madam Qiao was furious and broke her favorite blue and white porcelain vase.
A moment later, Mammy Gong hurriedly left the manor. In less than half an hour, Qiao Linzi was brought back.
“Tell me, what exactly did you do?” As soon as Qiao Linzi entered, the tea cup in Old Madam Qiao’s hand was thrown out and landed at her feet. Brown tea stains splashed on the corner of the white skirt, which was particularly obvious.
“Mother?” Qiao Linzi looked over suspiciously.
“Linzi, tell the truth.” Fourth Master Qiao said exhaustively.
Qiao Linzi remained silent, still making her final stubborn resistance.
Old Madam Qiao pointed at Qiao Linzi, “Do you know how many times you can die from what you’ve done?”
“Mother, I, I just …”
“I’m too fond of you, that’s why you’re so fearless. Have you ever thought about what will happen to you if the officials find out?”
“Mother, I’m just looking for a way to survive!” Qiao Linzi said confidently, “We all know about Rui Cheng. I’m afraid there’s nothing we can do. Once he leaves, I’ll bring along two children. I’m an orphan and widow.”
“Bastard!” “Widow and orphan? So what? You are Madam Li, the daughter of my Qiao Family. Even the rest of the Li family is enough for you to take care of the rest of your life. What do you need to worry about?”
“Mother, I…”
“Tell me, who is the man outside!” Knowing her daughter too well, Old Madam Qiao could think of Qiao Linzi’s purpose without even guessing.
Qiao Linzi pretended to be dead and didn’t speak.
Fourth Master Qiao couldn’t hide the exhaustion between his eyebrows. “Since I can find it, others can also find it. You’d better tell us honestly. We’ve thought of a way to deal with it. It’s not as simple as immersing yourself in a pig cage if someone else takes advantage of us,” said Fourth Master Qiao.
Qiao Linzi shivered in fear.
“Or not?” Old Madam Qiao stamped her cane fiercely, wishing she could slap Qiao Linzi twice.
“It’s Shiro. My original plan was to separate from Rui Cheng He, but if we want to separate, we have to give the Li Clan an an acceptable reason. Furthermore, even if Rui Cheng He and I separate, Brother Jue and Brother Rui may not be able to come with me, so …”
“So you set up a trap for Li Rui Cheng?” Fourth Master Qiao asked coldly.
Qiao Linzi said confidently and angrily, “I originally thought that Rui Cheng is no longer here. I am a widow and can remarry even if I stay here for a few years. But my mother-in-law’s temperament, mother and brother-in-law, you all know that with two brothers so promising, even if I remarry, I can’t take them away. Since that’s the case …”
“You just burned down the warehouse and ruined the Li Clan?”
At this time, Old Madame Qiao was not thinking about her daughter’s distortion, but rather, she was worried that if the tail of the matter was not cleaned up, her daughter would be found out.
“No, I’ve moved everything in the warehouse,” Qiao Linzi said fiercely. “I’ve already calculated the amount of money the Li Clan wants to compensate. Apart from the compensation, there’s still some left. I’ll leave it to my mother-in-law.”
“Then, you will leave the Li Clan with your two sons?” Fourth Master Qiao looked at Qiao Linzi faintly.
Qiao Linzi was most afraid of this big brother. Fourth Master Qiao didn’t seem to care about anything, but in terms of the ruthlessness of her thoughts, she was ashamed of being inferior to him.
“Childish!” Fourth Master Qiao mocked, “Li Ruicheng is dead. Something happened to the Li Clan, and Old Madame Li is lying on the bed, so you can leave the Li Clan? Or, in a month or two, Old Madame Li will die in the hospital bed?”
Seeing that Qiao Linzi was speechless, Fourth Master Qiao knew that he was right.
Now, Old Madam Qiao and Fourth Master Qiao both knew of Qiao Linzi’s plan.
Because there was a man outside, the most direct and easy way to leave Li Ruicheng was to get rid of him. Therefore, the fatal “Immortal Jump” was designed by Qiao Linzi and the man outside her.
After that, he transferred the medicinal ingredients from the Li Clan and burned down the warehouse. Because the Li Clan wanted to compensate a large sum of money, Old Madame Li’s illness worsened. She would soon die in the hospital bed. Qiao Linzi could marry her two sons again.
Although it was a bit troublesome, Qiao Linzi’s reputation was preserved. Although the Li Clan was in ruins, the medicinal ingredients in the warehouse were priceless. In addition to the previous business partners of the Li Clan, Qiao Linzi could earn the first bucket of gold in the future by relying on this batch of stocks.
This was Qiao Linzi’s ultimate goal.
Although it was a little complicated, it was still a bit of a pity that he was acting as a bitter master.
“Why didn’t you discuss it with us before you did this?” Fourth Master Qiao said coldly, “Do you know what you will face if you take a wrong step?”
“No, Shiro and I have already considered it.”
“Think about it, then how do I know?” Fourth Master Qiao asked sarcastically.
Qiao Linzi was shocked, but she still pretended to be calm and safe.
“I found the person who burned the warehouse. Do you think the government won’t be able to find him?”
“Big brother, what should I do?” Qiao Linzi was surprisingly calm.
This was her greatest strength.
If something went wrong, it would be better to calmly think of a solution instead of crying and making trouble, worrying and being afraid.