Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 174
Chapter 174 Not A Family
Qiao Yunxi tilted his head and looked at Old Madam Qiao innocently.
“Your fourth brother has been helping Qiao Qiao deal with the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce. Many things are in his hands. If you change people …” Old Madam Qiao quickly retracted her gaze, thinking that she was guilty.
‘”Mother, don’t worry.” Qiao Xingbang comforted, “Qiao Qiao is the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Everyone voted to elect her. She definitely won’t change people. During this period of time, Fourth Brother has been helping Qiao Qiao. I believe that Fourth Brother’s ability and the Chamber of Commerce’s matters have both been taken care of. There’s no reason to change people temporarily.”
“That’s right. Qiao Qiao is the president who voted out. This position cannot be changed. Your fourth brother has been helping you with the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce all these years. He is faster than you and is more familiar with Qiao Qiao. I can rest assured that he will help Qiao Qiao. “Alright, you just came back. I won’t waste your time. You go back and rest first, then go see Lin Zi. We’ll talk about other matters later.”
Qiao Xingbang brought Qiao Yunxi to the study in the front courtyard after the two of them came out of the middle courtyard.
This was the first time Qiao Xi had come to Qiao Xingbang’s office.
After a rough look, Qiao Xi came to the conclusion that she was pragmatic.
The study room did not have those elegant calligraphy and paintings, nor did it have any antiques that raised their styles. It was very concise and capable.
Bookshelves were placed on the three walls facing the door. On the left were some books on the dynasty’s economy. In the middle were Qiao Family’s books for the past few years. They were filed according to the years. On the right were some notes that Qiao Xingbang had summarized himself.
Qiao Yunxi was a little funny.
This cheap father of hers is indeed a straight-forward person. Let’s not talk about anything else. These ledgers are at least considered Qiao Family’s secrets. Is it really good to put them here in a big way?
Seeing her doubts, Qiao Xingbang explained, “Only the Qiao Family’s head and the next head can enter this study.”
Oh?
Qiao Yunxi blinked and deliberately teased, “Daddy, aren’t you afraid that the people from the other bedrooms won’t be able to restrain themselves if you bring your daughter here?”
“Daddy is the head of the Qiao family. They don’t have the qualifications to ask who he brought in!” Qiao Xingbang’s imposing manner opened wide, “These ledgers were recorded from the time your grandfather started doing business. They are the evidence of the Qiao Clan’s development step by step!” “Those books are the business books that grandfather and father collected from all over the world. They cover a wide range of industries. Of course, most of them are the Qiao family’s home-grown books-silk, from sericulture to silk reeling, weaving, dyeing and finishing, printing and so on. In addition, there are some books about the current situation.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded.
The current situation affected the economy. A seemingly inadvertent decision by the higher-ups could control the rise and fall of an industry and curb the development of merchants.
“These are the experiences of your grandfather and daddy for so many years. Take a closer look when you’re free. I’ve already greeted Fifth Uncle.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded.
She had basically inquired about everyone in the Qiao Clan. From the perspective of family tree, this Fifth Uncle was Master Qiao’s brother. Of course, there was also the word “distant” in front of him. He was an orphan who had followed Master Qiao all the time and had a high status in the Qiao Clan. He was directly under Master Qiao’s orders. Even Old Madam Qiao could not do anything.
In terms of seniority, she should be called “Fifth Grandpa”.
This Fifth Grandpa was exceptionally low-key. After Old Grandpa Qiao passed away, he assisted Qiao Xingbang.
It was said that it was an assistant, that is to say, it was guarding the study room.
Old Master Qiao had ordered that no one should enter the study room except the current head of the Qiao family and the next head that was being nurtured.
Otherwise, die.
Yes, Fifth Grandpa knows martial arts.
Everyone in the Qiao Clan knew about this rule, so no matter how envious Old Madam Qiao and the people from Fourth Fang were, they didn’t dare to approach them easily. Even if they could hire helpers, they didn’t dare to act rashly.
When the news of Qiao Xingbang bringing Qiao Yunxi to the study room in the front yard spread throughout the Qiao mansion, the reactions of the rooms were very interesting.
Although the Southern Courtyard was locked up, Old Madame Qiao still had the news put in. The purpose was self-evident-the only tacit understanding between the people of the few rooms was that they had a chance to unite with the enemy in their attitude towards eldest branch. Why didn’t they unite?
Can not change the status quo, but can show their attitudes.
“Qiao Qiao, Daddy brought you here. Do you understand what Daddy means?” Qiao Xingbang looked at Qiao Yunxi expectantly.
Qiao Xi nodded. “Daddy has never restricted my development because I am a girl. Daddy hopes that I can have a skill for my future, for the long house. Not to mention supporting the whole long house, at least I must ensure that the long house will not be plotted against by others.”
Qiao Xingbang nodded slightly.
Qiao Xi continued, “At the same time, this is what my daughter hopes for.” Daddy and mother do things that are not convenient for them, daughter will do it. First, he was practicing, and secondly, he saved unnecessary trouble. Daddy could also tell that his daughter had a purpose and her own opinion. These past few years, the Qiao family’s people had eaten long rooms, took long rooms, and even plotted against long rooms. It’s our turn, we admit it, but it shouldn’t be ours. Then I’m sorry, why do you think it’s our turn to eat us and use us? We don’t owe them anything! Over the years, they have benefited a lot from the protection of our Changfang. Our Changfang is not a soft persimmon and has no tendency to be abused. ”
All of this was secondary. After Qiao Xingbang’s identity was exposed, the Qiao family was in for another bloody storm.
Therefore, the intrigue that followed was a tough battle.
Now, the old witch had some misgivings. If she were to be forced into a hurry, it would be really difficult to deal with the old witch who was going to die together.
“Qiao Qiao, the final purpose of Daddy letting you come into contact with these things is to let you know that sometimes the most intimate people in this world are the most terrifying people, because they are the people who know you best. The conflict in the Qiao Clan has a long history. The reason why we can maintain the seemingly harmonious relationship until now is largely because of ourselves. Father has been out all year long, neglecting your mother and you. It’s Father’s negligence … ”
Qiao Xingbang raised his hand and interrupted Qiao Xi’s words, “Fourth Fang’s’meticulous’ teaching has caused you to be introverted and unsociable. In addition to your mother’s weak body, this is why our Changfang has allowed the other Fangs to take care of you for the past few years. Hence, no matter what you do, father will support you, even if you are afraid …”
Qiao Xingbang didn’t say anything, but both father and daughter knew what it meant.
It wasn’t that the Changfang was ferocious, but that the Qiao Clan’s struggle had reached this point.
Qiao Xingbang would not make excuses for what he had done. What was forced to do this? What was the last resort? Since he had already decided, he would dare to move forward.
Qiao Yunxi still hesitated.
She was not afraid that her reputation would be bad. She was worried about Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu. After all, in the ancient times when filial piety was at the forefront, reputation was very important. As for herself, her current person was the “arrogant and domineering Second Generation Ancestor”. With the protection of the Outer Ancestor Clan, what was she afraid of?
Qiao Xingbang chuckled, “Since Daddy said so, don’t worry. Strictly speaking, our Changfang is not from the Qiao family, so there is no such thing as filial piety or unfilial piety. We will return the Qiao family’s things to them untouched as long as they can defend them.”
That’s true.
Qiao Yunxi thought to himself, “Not to mention the foreign invasion, even the internal worries, it’s enough for these people to eat a pot.”
The return of the long room made the Qiao Family’s people’s minds grow heavier. Especially since Gu Jingshu was pregnant, the people from the few rooms were even more fearful. If Gu Jingshu succeeded, then the Qiao Family would basically be in the hands of the Changfang Clan. Even if Gu Jingshu was pregnant with a daughter, the matter of Qiao Xi entering and leaving the study room freely made them afraid.
Although Old Madame Qiao had always said that there were no men in the long room, She thought that this alone could suppress Changfang and prevent Changfang from “emptying” the Qiao Clan when they split up. However, it was really up to Qiao Xingbang to decide who the estate of Changfang was. Old Madam Qiao was not qualified to interfere. This was a rule set by Old Master Qiao when he was still alive. Old Madam could not interfere in the Qiao Clan’s business. Moreover, Qiao Xingbang was the head of the Qiao Clan. The matriarch could only listen to Qiao Xingbang if he died. That was why she had deliberately exaggerated the lack of men in the long room over the years, constantly urging Qiao Xingbang to adopt and tactfully achieve her goal.
Unfortunately, Qiao Xingbang was not bound by these terms, much less played according to common sense.
Thinking about it, as a businessman, if he cared too much about the public opinion in the outside world and was too rigid, he might not even be able to defend Chengdu, how could he develop?
Besides, Qiao Xi was the eldest daughter of the eldest son. The eldest son’s daughter was originally hers, and Old Madam Qiao could not find an excuse.
After Qiao Xingbang and Qiao Yunxi burned incense for Qiao Linzi, the rooms came to visit Gu Jingshu with their own thoughts.
Bi Cuiqiu was temporarily released from the Southern Courtyard and went to the Eastern Courtyard with her sisters-in-law.
“Sister-in-law, you’ve suffered a lot along the way, right?” Gan Wan took the initiative to speak. Her gaze swept towards Gu Jingshu’s abdomen. “Sister-in-law is blessed. This baby must be a son.”
Bi Cuiqiu and Xue Tao immediately agreed. Xue Tao was even more exaggerated. “This time, big brother has a successor. There is someone else in the long house. Even Qiao Qiao will have more help in the future.”
As she spoke, she took the corner of her eyes to observe Gu Jingshu’s expression.
“Whether it’s my son or daughter, Xing Bang and I are happy. This child is also sensible and didn’t bother me much along the way.”
“So, sister-in-law is blessed.”
Old Bengshengzhu didn’t know how to be ashamed!
It’s a lie to say no to jealousy.
Apart from the long bedroom and the third bedroom, the other two bedrooms all had concubines. Even if it was a perfunctory matter, the master would always stay in the concubine’s bedroom for a few days every month. As the mistress, who would feel comfortable?
Forget it.
It would be embarrassing for them to have a child at their age, even if it was a joyous occasion. However, looking at Gu Jingshu, the maternity she exuded from her pregnancy was truly hateful.