Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 173
Chapter 173 A Beauty Trap That Has No Owner
“That’s for sure. What a pity. Young Master Huang will be returning before he has a good time around Jincheng. By the way, I wonder if Childe Gu will be interested in hosting a poem reception between the maiden and the fifth sister in a few days.”
“Poetry party? I must go and see this. Speaking of which, I’m not afraid of Third Miss Qiao laughing. I’ve never been to a poem party before.”
Qiao Jinwen hurriedly said, “Later that night, the maiden asked someone to send a post over.”
“Third Miss Qiao, you’re too polite. I, Gu, like Third Miss Qiao, work for Young Master Huang. Therefore, Third Miss Qiao, you don’t have to be too modest. We can also be considered friends. You don’t have to be so polite in addressing us.”
“Childe Gu is right. I was too careful.” After Qiao Jinwen changed her self-proclamation, she felt that her relationship with Gu Jinxuan had also gotten closer.
After chatting with Gu Jinxuan for a while, Qiao Jinwen returned to the Qiao Family in a good mood. She had just entered the second door when someone from the fourth room asked her to come over.
When she returned to the north courtyard, Qiao Jinwen was stunned for a moment. She didn’t expect her father to be there.
“I’m back.” Fourth Master Qiao rarely took the initiative to ask.
“Father, my daughter went out for a walk. Why did you come back so early today?”
“Father has gone to another courtyard.”
Qiao Jinwen’s heart trembled.
She knew that her father was referring to the Wang Qi Clan’s courtyard in the suburbs, where the Third Prince was temporarily staying.
“Father chatted with the Third Prince. The Third Prince is not very satisfied with our Fourth Prince.”
“Father!” Qiao Jinwen’s heart trembled as she stood up nervously.
Fourth Master Qiao shot a light glance.
Qiao Jinwen immediately understood. Judging from her father’s expression, it didn’t seem like a problem.
“The main purpose of the Third Prince’s visit this time is not to recruit talents. Father guesses that the Third Prince is somewhat interested in our Qiao Family’s strength. The reason why he did not act immediately is that the main purpose of his visit this time is not us. Secondly, Qiao Family is currently in eldest branch’s hands. The Third Prince is not interested in eldest branch, but our Fourth Prince. “It’s just that Fourth Fang hasn’t done anything yet. That’s why the Third Prince hasn’t made his final decision.”
“Then father, we …”
Fourth Master Qiao said in a deep and unfathomable manner, “Let’s take a long view of this matter. The people from the Changfang are coming back soon. Watch Qiao Xi’s side.”
Qiao Jinwen hurriedly said, “Father, don’t worry, that wild Qiao Yunxi … Qiao Yunxi has been controlled by her daughter and mother for so many years. Although she has changed a lot after all these years, her nature cannot be changed. Her daughter is confident that she can control her.”
These years of manipulation of Qiao Yunxi made Qiao Jinwen very confident in her methods. Qiao Yunxi’s character was carefully nurtured by her and her mother. Even if she strolled back from the Chaotian Gate, the things in her bones could not be changed. The current strength was only supported by the people beside her, and Ah Dou, who could not be helped up, could not be helped up in the end.
“That’s good. The Third Prince will return to the capital tomorrow, leaving behind Gu Jinxuan and Young Master Gu. Right now, our main target is Young Master Gu.”
Qiao Jinwen was delighted. “Father, when my daughter went out today, I happened to meet Young Master Gu. I even had tea with him. When my daughter mentioned the poetry meeting, Young Master Gu also promised that my daughter would definitely attend.”
“Very well done,” Fourth Master Qiao said to Qiao Jinwen with praise. “Young Master Gu is our target now. Being able to get along with Young Master Gu will be beneficial to us as well. But …”
Fourth Master Qiao hesitated.
His ultimate goal was the Third Prince. If Qiao Jinwen and Gu Jinxuan got in close contact, the Third Prince would probably give up. However, if he did not pass Gu Jinxuan, his progress would be very slow.
Beauty trap …
Fourth Master Qiao calculated the gains and losses and could not make up his mind.
No matter how distressed Fourth Fang was, he couldn’t stop Qiao Xingbang from returning.
East courtyard.
Qiao Xi sat on the chair, her legs dangling in excitement.
Mammy Feng reminded her several times with his gaze. Seeing that the little master was indifferent, he could only sigh and turn his head to the side.
Gu Jingshu’s condition was good. Apart from her slightly exhausted face and good health, Qiao Xingbang was relieved that Gu Jingshu did not show any signs of being happy and had a good appetite.
Qiao Yunxi sat happily opposite the two of them.
“What? Mother is back? Are you so happy?” Gu Jingshu deliberately teased.
Gu Jingshu was also excited after not seeing her daughter for such a long time. If it wasn’t for the inconvenience of her body and the doctor’s advice, she would have already held her daughter in her arms. Right now, his emotions were in place, so he couldn’t make any movements. He was truly … feeling extremely aggrieved.
“Mother, don’t be excited. Your daughter is older now and more sensible. So, Mother, when you give birth to your younger brother, you can hug him as much as you want. You can hug him as long as you want.” Qiao Yunxi purposely changed the subject with pride.
“Look, you actually dare to arrange me.” Gu Jingshu pointed at Qiao Yunxi and said.
Qiao Xingbang smiled and remained silent, watching the mother and daughter dislike each other.
Qiao Xi wiped the corner of her eyes and exaggeratedly said, “Mother, your daughter is wronged by what you said. Look, before my younger brother was born, you disliked me. As expected, daughter is the one with the least status.”
“Heh, you even sang it.” Gu Jingshu slanted her eyes.
“Alright, Mother, you’ve been running all the way. Why don’t you take a break first?” Although the journey was smooth and there were doctors accompanying him, Qiao Yunxi did not dare to be careless.
Gu Jingshu nodded, “Alright, I’m also a little sleepy. Let’s go to sleep first.”
“Master, madam, miss, Mammy Gong is here.” Just as Gu Jingshu finished speaking, Little Maid came in to report.
The three exchanged glances. Before Gu Jingshu could speak, Qiao Yunxi said, “Please come in.”
After she finished speaking, she immediately said to Zhong Mammy, “Mammy, help Madam in first.”
Granny Zhong immediately understood what Qiao Xi meant and hurriedly helped Gu Jingshu to the back with her maidservant.
I wonder if the little maidservant did it on purpose. The speed at which she led Nanny Gong in was very slow, so when Nanny Gong was standing in the east, only Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Xi were there.
“Master, Miss.” Mammy Gong’s attitude was not respectful.
“Mammy, is something the matter?” Qiao Xi asked with great seniority.
Qiao Xingbang glanced at Qiao Yunxi.
His heart was filled with pride.
The daughter in her hands grew up and would protect her mother and protect her eldest branch.
“Young miss, Old Madame is happy to hear that Master and Madam are back. Please come to the Glory Hall.”
“I see. Father and I will be there immediately.”
When Mammy Gong turned around and was about to leave, Yu Guang glanced at Gu Jingshu. Although it was strange, he didn’t take it seriously.
Therefore, when she saw only Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Yunxi in the middle courtyard, the sarcasm at the corner of her mouth became even more intense.
He actually dared to disobey Old Madame’s orders. Did the people from the Changfang Clan not want to live anymore?
Do you think that with the support of the Gu Clan, the people of the Changfang Clan will be able to ascend to heaven?
Hehe, who gave them confidence?
The rules were standing beside Old Qiao, and the schadenfreude in Mammy Gong’s eyes could not be concealed.
“Boss, we’re back.”
Qiao Yunxi’s eyes widened as he looked at Old Madam Qiao, who was weak and pale.
Last night, when she was eating, her face was still red, and she was terminally ill overnight. This acting skill was really amazing!
“Grandmother, is your body uncomfortable?” Qiao Yunxi asked with concern, matching the expression on his face.
“You’re getting old, and you have more problems with your body.” Although you’re not as angry as a hairpin, Old Madam Qiao’s acting skills are indeed amazing. “What happened to your aunt? What’s going on in my heart …”
Qiao Xingbang and Mammy Gong sobbed a few times. Apart from Qiao Yunxi comforting them, Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Yunxi stood there with their eyes on their noses, their hearts on their noses. The old god was there.
Old Madame Qiao gritted her teeth in hatred and wiped the corner of her mouth in disguise. When she raised her eyes again, her face was still sickly, and her eyes were filled with grief. “Boss, you haven’t gone to see your sister yet. You …”
“Mother, don’t worry. I’ve already arranged everything. Tomorrow, I will bring the people from the long room to see Lin Zi. When I return, I will also go to the temple to incense Lin Zi.”
Old Madame Qiao nodded in relief. “That’s right. No matter what Lin Zi did, she’s still from Qiao Family. She’s your sister. It’s right to go and take a look. Make good arrangements for Jing Shu. Right, where’s Jing Shu?”
He finally got to the point.
Qiao Yunxi curled his lips.
People from the Qiao Clan still liked to beat around the bush, paying attention to face and face. There was no shame cloth anymore, so why should they pay attention to these things?
He didn’t know what kind of brain circuitry the Qiao Clan’s people were.
Although he was cursing in his heart, he still had to answer Old Madam Qiao’s words.
“Mother, Jing Shu will go to sleep when she returns. She can’t bear to run all the way here.”
‘”That’s right. Her body has always been weak. It took her a long time to give birth to Qiao Qiao. She is so old and pregnant, so she should be careful. Have you arranged everything for the doctor? You must find an experienced Mammy beforehand.”
“Mother is right. Mother-in-law has found all the nanny. It was sent by mother-in-law. The Gu family’s experienced nanny brought the doctor back from the north of Sichuan. After Jing Shu was pregnant, it was always the two doctors who diagnosed her, so they brought her back together.”
“Two doctors?” Old Madam Qiao frowned, thinking that she was dissatisfied.
Ignoring her expression, Qiao Xingbang said, “Yes, because I didn’t know that Jing Shu was pregnant, I only hired an ordinary doctor. Afterwards, I recommended a special female gynecologist. This time, I just brought them with me.”
Old Madame Qiao wanted to explode, but Mammy Gong stopped her in time. She said, “This is good. Please promise me more.”
Qiao Yunxi curled his lips.
Duplicate words should not be too obvious.
Didn’t he just think that bringing the two doctors back would be a bit too extravagant and a waste of money?
“You should rest for the next few days. After you recover your breath, you still need to make proper arrangements at home.”
“Mother, don’t worry. Although my son has been in northern Sichuan for a while now, my son has not been delayed in the slightest.”
“That’s good. What are your plans for the Chamber of Commerce?”
Everyone fell silent.
Old Madam Qiao said to herself, “Qiao Qiao is currently the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Although she is running on your behalf, the member of the Chamber of Commerce is Qiao Qiao and your fourth brother …”