Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 164
Chapter 164 It’s Not Over Yet
Xue Tao immediately looked at Fourth Master Qiao and said, “Mother, we will listen to you for Little Aunt’s matters.”
“Lin Zi is no longer a member of the Li Clan. I want to bury Lin Zi in the ancestral tomb of the Qiao Clan.”
“Patriarch …”
Old Madame Qiao said casually, “It’s just a few hundred taels of silver.”
In Old Madame Qiao’s eyes, the entire Qiao Clan relied on Qiao Family to bury Qiao Linzi in their ancestral tomb, which was a compliment to their clansmen.
“Brother Jue and Brother Rui are Lin Zi’s sons and grandsons. They are the masters of the Qiao Clan. You uncles and siblings, take care of two more children. Fourth Brother Jue likes to do business. Take him to your side and teach him well. Brother Rui, find a suitable academy. If you can’t do it, you can go around and take a look or send him to the capital.”
“Mother rest assured, Lin Zi’s aftermath, son has discussed with the patriarch, after we arrange here, we brothers personally send Lin Zi over. “Brother Jue, Brother Rui, and my son have also made arrangements. Brother Jue has been doing business with me for a while now. I have also asked Brother Rui about his intentions. I have also contacted the capital and will send Brother Rui over when Lin Zi comes out with the first seven.”
After Old Madame Qiao finished arranging these things, she continued, “Now that our Qiao Clan has come out of such a big matter, it will take a long time to recover. I hope that all of you will cheer up and hide that little bit of thought in your hearts. Forget about the foreign invasion. I will find out about internal strife and punish you severely!”
“Mother, don’t worry. My son knows what to do.”
The people from the few rooms expressed their positions one after another.
Old Madame Qiao looked at Qiao Yunxi quietly. “Qiao Qiao, something big has happened at home. Shouldn’t your parents come back?”
Knowing that Old Lady Qiao was going to leave, Qiao Yunxi had already been waiting there. As soon as Old Lady Qiao finished her sentence, she said, “Grandmother, father has already sent a message. At this time, they should be on the boat back.”
“By boat? That’s right. It’s convenient to go by water,” Old Madame Qiao nodded with satisfaction. “Did you tell your father about your aunt?”
“Grandmother, I’ve already told Father. Father hasn’t replied. I think he’s busy rushing back.”
The reply was not as fast as the waterway. Perhaps Qiao Xingbang had returned, and the reply hadn’t arrived yet.
It was rare for Old Madame Qiao to understand and not make things difficult. “It’s good that you’re back. Your father is the head of the family, so he has to take care of some things.”
Pausing for a moment, she suddenly remembered something. Old Madame Qiao suddenly changed the topic. “Speaking of which, you eldest branch have not even had a son yet. Bai Concubine was betrayed before. How can you not have a rookie with your father?” Although your mother’s body has improved, your father has no children under his knees. The head housekeeper is in charge of Qiao Family’s business. Even if we split up in the future, Qiao Family’s business is also eldest branch’s. Although your father gave you the sub-chapter, you are still a girl and can’t afford to support eldest branch. When your father comes back this time, grandmother will arrange someone for him. ”
So, this was unhappy in his heart. Did he vent his anger on the people from eldest branch?
Old Madame Qiao was very dissatisfied that Qiao Yunxi did not answer. “Grandmother knows that you are protecting your mother. It’s good, but you have to think for your father and for eldest branch.” You don’t want your parents to be without a bowl-thrower in a hundred years, do you? Grandmother is not cursing your parents. Let’s talk about the matter. You are a filial child, so you should think more about your parents. Of course, if you really don’t want to, we’ll think of another way. Whether it’s from a few rooms or a son from the clan, your mother will bring him up beside you. In the future, it will also be your dependency. You are Qiao Family’s daughter-in-law, and no one can threaten your position. ”
After saying so much, Old Madame Qiao was very touched by Changfang, and even she herself was very touched.
Qiao Yunxi finally nodded and said seriously, “Granddaughter understands what grandmother said. However, there is no shortage of people around father for the time being. As for adoption, granddaughter thinks that neither father nor mother is willing to do so.”
“What are these words?” Because of Qiao Linzi, Old Madame Qiao had already held back her breath. She had only used the long room to vent her anger. And Qiao Xi actually dared to disobey her, this was undoubtedly her collision with the muzzle of the gun.
“What does grandmother think?” However, Qiao Yunxi was not afraid to ask.
“Qiao Qiao, No matter how much your parents love you, You’re still a girl, ‘”I’m going to marry you. Even if you have the Qiao Clan’s Clan Head’s Vice Chapter, you can only help the Clan Head manage the Qiao Clan’s property while the Clan Head is still alive. In the end, the Qiao Clan’s property will not fall on you. Grandmother wants you to know this. If the Clan Head has no descendants, then the Qiao Clan’s property will be split up in the future. Think carefully, Qiao Qiao Qiao.”
Old Madame Qiao said this, naturally not for Qiao Xi, much less for the long house.
The long bedroom had no descendants, and all of them were four bedrooms. She could not wait for this.
But what would the people outside think?
Or maybe Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu came back with a child from outside?
She was forcing Qiao Xi to make a decision, either stuffing someone into Qiao Xingbang or adopting a son into the long room.
Based on how much Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu doted on Qiao Yunxi, as long as Qiao Yunxi spoke, this matter was certain.
However, she was inclined towards Cypriots.
If he were to adopt, not only would the other families be eligible, but so many descendants of the clan would also be eligible. There would be more choices for the eldest family. What if he chose an ambitious one?
She didn’t allow anything from the Qiao family to fall into other people’s hands. Everything from the Qiao family should have been hers!
Therefore, the Cypriots are the best way.
It can not only show her maintenance of the long room, but also ensure that the fourth room is the final winner.
“Grandmother, granddaughter understands your good intentions. However, it is indeed not suitable for the long house to be filled with new people, nor is it suitable for her to adopt.”
“Qiao Qiao!”
“Grandmother, don’t be angry.” Qiao Jinwen comforted Old Madame Qiao and said to Qiao Yunxi disapprovingly, “Qiao Qiao, don’t worry about your usual willfulness. Grandmother did it for your own good. How can you not know what’s good for you?”
Qiao Yunxi smiled. “Third Sister is right. Grandmother is indeed dedicated to Qiao Family. However, my mother is pregnant now. Grandmother is both reinforcing and adoptive. I am worried that my mother will be stimulated.”
“What are you talking about?” Everyone was shocked.
Qiao Xi tilted her head and said, “My mother is pregnant now. At this time, the long house is not suitable for adoption. Granddaughter knows that Grandmother is maintaining the long house and wants to add people or adopt them. Granddaughter also hopes to wait for mother to give birth.”
Old Madame Qiao’s expression was very ugly. “Why did you say such an important thing now?”
Qiao Yunxi is innocent, too. “Grandmother, it’s not that granddaughter deliberately concealed it, but that granddaughter found out about it. You also know that Mother’s health is not good and her childhood days are not accurate, so Mother did not care before. It was only when Father prepared to return to Jincheng this time, afraid that Mother’s body would not be able to endure it, that she found out that Mother was pregnant after asking a doctor to check on Mother’s pulse. Before her granddaughter could say anything, her grandmother was talking about eldest branch’s children.
“It’s me who’s meddling. Boss has an idea. It’s no longer up to a mother like me to interfere in his affairs.”
Xue Tao hurriedly comforted her.
Old Madame Qiao looked at Qiao Xi gloomily. “Since there is a happy occasion in the Changfang, then we should celebrate no matter what.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded seriously. “Father wants us to have dinner together.”
“You …”
Facing Qiao Yunxi’s inch by inch, Old Madame Qiao didn’t even have an excuse to refute!
Qiao Xi didn’t pay attention to this argument. She had more important things to do. She had to maintain the balance of the Qiao family before Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu returned.
What balance?
Naturally, it was a balance of one family losing one.
Therefore, Qiao Yunxi was not satisfied with Gu Jinzhen’s invitation to her to travel!
Sitting in the teahouse angrily, she drank a belly of water.
“It’s already the second pot.” Gu Jinzhen kindly reminded.
“I like it, I’m happy.” As if to confirm his words, Qiao Yunxi picked up the teacup again, but he regretted it when he handed it to his mouth.
With a pot of tea and a few snacks, she really couldn’t stuff anything else.
Gu Jinzhen looked at her with a smile and deliberately raised his eyebrows in provocation.
No matter what you lose, you can’t lose your momentum!
Qiao Xi gritted her teeth and opened her mouth as if she was dead.
“Speaking of which, this tartary buckwheat tea needs to be brewed a few more times before it tastes mellow.” As Gu Jinzhen spoke, he took the teacup from Qiao Yunxi’s hand and handed it to his mouth. He sniffed happily before taking a small sip.
“My saliva.” Qiao Xi said gently.
“The tea with ingredients is even more flavorful.”
Was this … provoking her?
Right?
Yeah.
Qiao Xi did not feel embarrassed, nor was she as shy as the other girls. She looked at Gu Jinzhen leisurely with a teasing smile at the corner of her mouth.
Gu Jinzhen uncomfortably coughed softly. His ears were slightly red, but he tried his best to maintain a serious appearance. “Qiao Qiao, do you want to try it?”
Qiao Yunxi shook his head. “I didn’t expect you to have such a hobby.”
The fingers in his sleeve twirled unnaturally. Gu Jinzhen said with thick skin, “Some habits can be cultivated.”
Qiao Yunxi was too lazy to talk to Gu Jinzhen. He said directly, “Speak, what are you calling me out for?”
“Ask about your future plans and see what I can do to help.”
Qiao Yunxi looked at Gu Jinzhen strangely.
She knew that Gu Jinzhen had made great efforts in the middle of Qiao Linzi’s case, and every step was just right. Although the sudden turn of events made the onlookers confused, and the case ended baffled, the result was what she wanted.
Earlier, Gu Jinzhen had also said that she was his benefactor and that he was here to repay his kindness.
That was the karma between “Qiao Yunxi” and him, and it was time to end it.
“Why are you so interested in the Qiao Family?”
“What does the Qiao Family have to do with me? I’m worried about you.” If he was too straightforward, he didn’t know what the two of them were up to.