Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 172
Chapter 172 Ultimate Goal
Marquis Zhenyuan was stationed in the southern border, and the organization of the army was under the control of the Imperial Court. However, everyone knew that Marquis Zhenyuan had his own private soldiers. Outsiders said that the Shen’s Army guarding the southern border was the strongest backing of the dynasty, but only the upper echelons knew that the Shen’s Army in the southern border belonged to the Imperial Court. The soldiers were all recruited by the people, but they had only been under Marquis Zhen Yuan for two to three years. Their individual abilities and collective cooperation were stronger than others, so they were not Shen’s Army in the real sense.
It was precisely because of this that he was able to see how powerful the Marquis of Zhen Yuan’s trainers were.
It was just a group of miscellaneous soldiers. In his hands, they were the strongest backing of the dynasty. How formidable would the real Shen Clan army be?
One against ten?
In Duanmu Qing’s opinion, one against a hundred was more than enough.
Yes, when he came this time, everyone outside guessed that he was here for the sake of the Shen Clan Army.
Stupid!
If he really had that thought, would he dare to brazenly come to Shu Prefecture?
Although his schedule was very low-key, he didn’t hide anything from his brothers, much less from Father. If he really had that goal, let alone entering Sichuan, even leaving the capital would be difficult.
“Master, since that’s the case, why don’t we stay for a few more days? Although Gu Jinzhen is watching, we can’t openly inquire about anything, but we can secretly do something.” Wang De said unwillingly.
‘”You’re still too anxious,” Duanmu Qing said gently. “Our purpose this time is Gu Family. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come here myself.”
After pausing for a moment, Duanmu Qing finally smiled and said, “That side has already been deployed. I look forward to the final result.”
“Master, no matter how powerful Gu Family is, he is still just a reckless man. Isn’t it better to find a reason to annihilate Gu Family?”
Duanmu Qing glanced sideways and said, “Let’s go. Find a reason to exterminate Gu Family. Those things have been confiscated. Am I not working in vain? Rather, why don’t we just watch as their Gu Family slowly declines? When the time comes, those things will naturally be mine. If Fourth Qiao strives to turn Qiao Family upside down, perhaps I’ll get some unexpected benefits.”
“Master, the daughter-in-law of Qiao’s parents’ room is Miss Gu Family. I heard that her body is not good. She has been married to Qiao Family for so many years and only has a daughter under her knee. It is said that she is still easy to play with. The mother and daughter are not as good as pigs and dogs in Qiao Family these years. Not only did Gu Jingshu use eldest branch’s money to supplement the Duke, but even her dowry, Zhuangzi, almost couldn’t be saved. The Zhuangzi’s income was handed over to the Qiao Family kitchen. “Tsk tsk tsk, a person as powerful as Old Master Gu is so cowardly to have a daughter. Speaking of which, Gu Jingshu’s mother and daughter suddenly changed their normal behavior years ago. They actually became strong.”
“After being oppressed for a long time, you will eventually resist.” Duanmu Qing said indifferently.
“Master, at the end of the year, the Qiao Family returned to the Chaotian Gate. After returning, the eldest daughter Qiao Xi and the Jin Family’s Young Master opened the ‘Food World’. Not only that, but because of the Gu Family, Qiao Xi also opened an escort agency in the Chaotian Gate. Business was very prosperous. In addition, Qiao Xi and Zhong Chenglin also had contact. Zhong Chenglin is one of Gu Jinzhen’s people. I guess they might be using the opportunity of cooperating with Qiao Xi to rope in the Gu Clan. ”
Duanmu Qing shook her head. “How could such a cautious person like Gu Jinzhen be exposed?”
After pausing for a moment, Duanmu Qing smiled and said, “Gu Jinzhen and Qiao Yunxi are in contact. Perhaps it’s really a business matter. You should know that Marquis Zhen Yuan doesn’t stand in line easily in the court. How can he be so considerate as to get along with a bully? What I like, Marquis Zhen Yuan doesn’t even look at him.”
‘”That’s because he has no vision, sir,” Wang De said. “He thinks that he is the’war god’ that the people conferred on him. He is invincible in the hearts of the people. Who knows, he climbs high and falls ruthlessly! The younger one wants to see which Duke Zhen Yuan lost the war, and what face does he have to face the people of the dynasty?”
“I don’t know how Marquis Zhen Yuan will face the people of the dynasty. I’m more interested in Qiao Yunxi.”
“Master?”
The smile on Duanmu Qing’s face deepened. “Qiao Xingbang is in Jincheng. He is also a big and small person. He really has the talent to do business. Since he handed over the sub-chapter to Qiao Xi, it means that Qiao Xi has this ability.” Take a look again. After Qiao Xingbang left, Qiao Xi not only guarded the long house, but also ran for president of the Jincheng Chamber of Commerce. Qiao Xi had personally written Wang Qi’s previous election manifesto. No matter what the content was, she had the courage at such a young age. It could be seen that she was capable. “Furthermore, Qiao Xi’s escort agency at Chaotian Sect and the ‘Food Under Heaven’ with the Jin Clan’s Young Master. Little Dezi, do you think Qiao Xi is just a young lady?”
“Master, I don’t think Qiao Yunxi has that much ability. I guess Qiao Xingbang left someone by her side to help her.” An eleven-year-old child was still a girl. Forget about running for president of the Chamber of Commerce, who would believe that she had schemed against Wang Qi?
If Qiao Xi’s talent was extraordinary, it would be fine, but she had lived for the past ten years in a daze and was at the mercy of others. How could she suddenly enlighten herself?
Thinking back to the schedule of Qiao Family’s new year, Wang De guessed, “Yours Truly, I think it’s most likely from the Gu Family.”
Duanmu Qing did not deny this.
When the Qiao Xingbang Clan returned from Chaotian Gate, they brought a cart of Gu Clan members. Based on how much the Gu Clan doted on Qiao Xi, they must have arranged for someone to teach her by her side. Nanny Shen was one of them, and she didn’t know who else.
“Then it’s not difficult to see how much importance the Gu family attaches to Qiao Xi.” Therefore, using Qiao Xi to restrain the Gu family was the best way.
Of course, containment was only the first step. What he wanted was the entire Gu Family.
Chaotian Gate!
The easiest way to get in and out of Shu Zhou was not to talk about making money. After controlling Chaotian Sect, it could be said that they controlled the entire Shu Zhou. An enemy attack or something was truly impossible to open!
Accumulation, control, these were his ultimate goals.
“I heard that there is a horse farm in Jincheng.” Duanmu Qingzhuang said inadvertently.
Wang De’s expression was grave as he said, “Master, we’ve been searching for clues. Only the Emperor knows about the horse merchants in the dynasty. The location of the horse farm is also a secret, so for a while …”
“Forget it, I’m just casually saying that if it was so easy to know the information of the horse dealer and the location of the horse farm, our brothers wouldn’t have fought so hard these past few years.” Duanmu Qing casually waved her hand. “It’s fun to return to the capital tomorrow. I haven’t had a fight with a few brothers these days. I miss them very much.”
“Master, this way, leave it to Gu Jinxuan. Is it safe?”
“How could it be unsafe? He’s Gu Jinzhen’s younger brother. It’s best to stay here.”
“Master, Gu Jinxuan is doted on by Marquis Ding Guo, but his identity can really be compared to Gu Jinzhen? Gu Jinzhen is the grandson of the Duke of Zhen Yuan. It’s useless for Gu Jinxuan to stay here.”
“That’s not necessarily the case,” Duanmu Qing smiled confidently. “You’ll never know what an ambitious person would do for his own ambition.”
“Master, even if that’s the case, the most he can stay here is to restrain Gu Jinzhen. As soon as we leave, Gu Jinzhen will follow us.”
Wang De was still unwilling. Since they were all here, he had to find something to go back to, right?
The princes guessed that Ye Zichen had a purpose in coming to Shu Prefecture. There were quite a few people explicitly and secretly inquiring about him. If they didn’t get something back, how could they be worthy of the princes’ guesses?
Duanmu Qing looked at Wang De, who was filled with grievances. “I was originally here to play with the mountains and rivers, so I naturally went back. As for this place, the mountains and rivers are pretty good. In the future, we can come back when we’re free.” Moreover, Duanmu Qing smiled mockingly at this point. “After the Shu Dao is repaired, my brothers haven’t been able to come here to have a good time yet. I have to give them a chance, right?”
Shu Prefecture was not his fief, and his brothers, like him, had been eyeing him covetously for a long time. Equal opportunities. Since he’s here, his brothers will definitely come and wander around. Everything they can get depends on their abilities.
At the same time, the teahouse.
Qiao Jinwen twisted her handkerchief and sat upright by the window, looking at the person opposite her.
Gu Jinxuan thoughtfully poured the tea and handed it to her. “Would Third Miss Qiao like the tea before tomorrow?”
“The maiden only knows a little about tea.” Qiao Jinwen blushed as she spoke, feeling very embarrassed.
Gu Jinxuan smiled softly. “Third Miss Qiao is too modest. Third Miss Qiao is a household name in Jincheng. Although she doesn’t have much contact with Third Miss Qiao, Third Miss Qiao is comparable to the daughter-in-law of the capital’s aristocratic families in every respect.”
Qiao Jinwen’s face turned red from embarrassment. “Childe Gu praises me absurdly. The maiden is just trying her best not to lose face with the Qiao family.”
“Third Young Miss Qiao is being modest. When it comes to the Qiao family in Jincheng, everyone thinks of Third Young Miss Qiao.”
Qiao Jinwen became even more shy. “Did Young Master Gu have a good time in Jincheng this time?”
‘”The imperial dynasty is so big, and the land and water are different from each other. Jincheng is different from many places I have been to. The customs and customs are all things that I have never seen before. They say that the girls in Shu Prefecture are beautiful. I didn’t believe them before. Only when Young Master Huang and I came to Jincheng did I know that the rumors outside are not accurate. They didn’t describe the beauty of Jincheng girls by a tenth.”
“Childe Gu is exaggerating.”
Gu Jinxuan shook the folding fan in his hand. “The biggest gain from this trip to Jincheng was to get to know Second Young Master Qiao and Miss Qiao’s Third Son. I hope that I can travel with them in the future.”
“That’s for sure,” Qiao Jinwen said hypocritically. “I wonder how long Young Master Gu will be staying this time.”
“I’m afraid I have some business matters to attend to besides sightseeing this time. However, Young Master Huang is leaving tomorrow.”
“So fast!” Qiao Jinwen stood up anxiously. After realizing that her behavior was inappropriate, she smiled embarrassedly and sat down. “What a pity, Young Master Huang didn’t have a good time this time.”
“There’s still a chance. It happened suddenly. When things are settled, Young Master Huang will come to Jincheng to have a good time. At that time, please introduce the place to Second Young Master Qiao and Miss Qiao’s Third Son.”