Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 176
Chapter 176 One Died
After carefully putting away the list, Qiao Jinwen called Xue Mammy.
“According to this list, select the items and send them to the Intermediate Court later.”
“Young miss, you’re thinking about old madam at all times.”
“Grandmother is an elder, an old ancestor of Qiao Family. Naturally, all good things must be sent to grandmother first.” Qiao Jinwen said pretentiously.
Xue Mammy complimented Qiao Jinwen a few times before bringing the list to the warehouse to retrieve the items.
“Mother, why are you here?” Hearing Little Maid’s report, Qiao Jinwen was shocked. She hurriedly walked to the door and welcomed Xue Tao in.
“Let me take a look.” Xue Tao walked in and glanced at the table.
Qiao Jinwen understood and immediately handed her the list that Gu Jinxuan had sent over. “Mother, Young Master Gu sent this over.”
Xue Tao nodded and put it down after a glance. “Childe Gu has a heart for you.”
“Mother” Qiao Jinwen was extremely embarrassed.
Xue Tao patted the back of Qiao Jinwen’s hand and teased, “What’s there to be embarrassed about? My daughter is beautiful and beautiful. Many people will definitely admire her.”
“Mother …” Qiao Jinwen said shyly. “Young Master Gu is from the capital, or from the Duke of Ding Mansion. I’m not sure what kind of beauty I haven’t seen before.”
“You are mother meticulously nurtured, in addition to not born in the capital of the noble family, which is worse than those noble women? Whether it’s appearance, temperament, bearing, or behavior, it’s comparable to a young miss of an aristocratic family. It’s the scheming and methods your mother taught you. It’s enough to be the head wife of an aristocratic family. Therefore, you shouldn’t underestimate yourself. “Let’s not talk about anything else. Just look at the things Childe Gu gave you. I can tell what he thinks of you.”
Qiao Jinwen’s face turned red. “Mother, daughter, do your best.”
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The Southern Courtyard had been locked. Second Master Qiao was so anxious that he looked for Old aunt Zhang several times and was stopped outside. No matter how anxious he was, Second Master Qiao did not dare to barge into Old aunt Zhang’s courtyard.
Because there was something wrong in their hearts, Second Master Qiao’s emotions were also unstable. Bi Cuiqiu and Qiao Ningdai had been carefully avoiding appearing in front of Second Master Qiao during this period of time, if there was no need, in order to avoid being the target of his venting. Even the beloved Hua Concubine didn’t dare to appear in front of Second Master Qiao so easily. He brought his son into the courtyard and didn’t even dare to leave the door.
After smashing the bedroom and the two bedrooms beside it, Auntie Zhang finally let Second Master Qiao see him.
“Mother” Second Master Qiao was already a father, but in front of Old aunt Zhang, he was still a young child and habitually asked for help.
“Are you going to lose your composure?”
“Mother, in the current situation of Second Fang, how can my son remain calm?” Second Master Qiao’s eyes were scarlet red. His lack of sleep and irritability made him look manic and gloomy.
“If I didn’t make you pay for your life, then I should be glad. Remember this lesson well.” Said Old aunt Zhang warmly.
Second Master Qiao irritably took two steps back and forth, “Mother, you said I …”
“Sure.” As if he knew what Second Master Qiao was asking, Old aunt Zhang immediately gave an answer.
“Then what should my son do?”
“It depends on whether you can bear it or not.”
Second Master Qiao’s heart trembled, “Mother, is there no way to ease the tension?”
‘”Yes, but the effect isn’t necessarily good.” Old aunt Zhang walked to the bonsai and looked carefully. He picked up the scissors on the table and carefully trimmed the branches on the bonsai. “To achieve his goal, flipping the second bedroom is the best way.”
“Kacha.”
With a pair of scissors, he cleanly cut off the extra branches, and the bonsai’s shape became even more three-dimensional.
After changing her position, Madam Zhang was even more satisfied.
“But …”
“Second brother,” concubine mother Zhang said gently, “if you can’t bear the expectations I have for you, I can replace them.”
After all, she had a son.
“Mother!” Second Master Qiao anxiously called out to Old aunt Zhang, “Mother, I’m sorry that my son has disappointed you. Don’t worry, my son won’t make such a mistake again. It was my son who didn’t understand earlier. It was my son’s fault. Mother, give my son another chance.”
Second Master Qiao said sincerely, and Old aunt Zhang was very satisfied with his attitude.
“I will arrange this. You can go back and wait.”
Second Master Qiao left Old aunt Zhang’s courtyard worriedly.
Old aunt Zhang put down the scissors and sighed in his heart.
Originally, he thought that the second brother could stand up, but now, he was still indecisive.
Back then, she had wholeheartedly nurtured Second Brother, thinking that with her own intelligence and methods, Second Brother could contend against Qiao Xingbang.
Haha, indeed, a person is not as good as a heaven.
Who knew that Qiao Xingbang would be so capable, and who knew that Second Brother would be a bastard?
She poured all her effort into Second Brother, not only because Second Brother was her eldest son, but also because Second Brother and Qiao Xingbang were of the same age. The contrast between the two was too direct. One was Old hag’s tool for contending for favor, the other was her tool for contending for favor. Because of Qiao Xingbang’s outstanding talent, Old hag sat firmly in the main room. She wanted to compete with Old hag, so how could she care so much?
Therefore, after Third Brother was born, she handed Third Brother over to the nurse and focused on nurturing Second Brother. Who knew that the person she carefully nurtured would not be able to withstand the heavy responsibility, but it was her little son, whom she had neglected from the beginning, who gave her a pleasant surprise.
It wasn’t that she hadn’t thought of letting Third Brother take the place of Second Brother. She could have the talent of Second Brother. If it weren’t for her support, she would definitely be the first person to be eliminated. She wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen!
The exit of the second brother meant that she had failed. How could she let such a thing happen?
Fortunately, it was still a dead end, and there was still hope.
The Southern Courtyard was locked up, and the daily meals were delivered to the entrance by the women. The Southern Courtyard did not open fire alone.
Old Madame Qiao did not deduct the food of the Southern Campus. After all, the Southern Campus was still useful at times. Old Madame Qiao would not kill them all yet.
Qiao Si and Qiao Haoyu were in a good mood today. They called their concubines to the main courtyard. As the only concubine in the second room, Qiao Si and Qiao Haoyu were still very favored.
Concubine Hua was a smart girl. She took the initiative to send Qiao Si to Concubine Zhang to be educated. At the age of enlightenment, she sent Qiao Si to the clan school.
Qiao Haoyu was obedient and sensible. He had a high talent in studying. Second Master Qiao had not made any special arrangements for his future plans. After all, Second Master Fang still “did not have” his own property. He was entirely dependent on Bi Cuiqiu’s two dowry shops.
Second Master Qiao looked at his son with a complicated expression. Finally, he gritted his teeth and put a piece of cherry meat into Qiao Haoyu’s bowl. “During this period of time, it has been hard to study. Eat more.”
“Thank you, father.” Qiao Haoyu was flattered.
Although he was the only son of Second Fang, he was still just a concubine, so he was very cautious about the rules.
In the middle of the night, the south courtyard was suddenly brightly lit, and the noise was endless. The woman in the door beat the door hard for help. Fortunately, there was someone guarding the door, so she immediately notified Old Madam Qiao.
“Dead?” Qiao Yunxi asked in surprise.
Huang Qi said with a strange expression, “Young miss, the prefecture doctor came to check the pulse and said that it’s not good. The matriarch has already sent someone to the clinic.”
There are famous doctors in the infirmary, and perhaps there is a chance of survival.
“Did the prefecture doctor find out the reason?” Qiao Yunxi asked.
“Young miss, there is no progress from the manor doctor. Old Madame has sealed off the southern courtyard. No one is allowed to enter or leave casually.”
“How about this” Qiao Yunxi rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. “Let’s go, let’s go take a look.”
Nanny Shen and Angelica were traveling together. When the group arrived at the Southern Campus, the gate was already closed, and the people outside could not see the movement inside.
Qiao Xi stood there for a while, and the doctor from the hospital came.
“Miss, this is the most powerful doctor in Jincheng, Doctor Han.” Huang Qi whispered.
Qiao Yunxi nodded and followed Doctor Han into the courtyard.
The attendant who led the way hesitated for a moment and did not stop him.
“Why are you here?” Old Madame Qiao sat upright on the throne and asked with an unfriendly expression.
Qiao Yunxi said respectfully, “Grandmother, granddaughter found out that something happened to Fourth Brother. Come and take a look at the situation.”
What’s there to see?
Every time he encountered this planet, it would be bad!
No matter how uncomfortable she felt, Old Madame Qiao maintained a kind smile on her face. “I have the heart. Sit down and wait for a while. The doctor is still checking.”
Qiao Yunxi sat opposite Old Madame Qiao and looked left and right.
The people from the second room were waiting in the side courtyard. As the matriarch of the second room, Bi Cuiqiu naturally wanted to suppress the battle. However, she did not expect that Old aunt Zhang would also condescend. However, Qiao Haoyu was the only son of Second Fang, so it was only natural for him to be valued so much.
In less than fifteen minutes, the sound of crying came from the side courtyard. Qiao Yunxi quietly looked at Old Madam Qiao.
His expression was still expressionless, and his emotions were well concealed.
Qiao Yunxi stood up and said to Old Madame Qiao in panic, “Grandmother, granddaughter, go take a look.”
After getting Old Madam Qiao’s approval, Qiao Xi hurriedly went to the side courtyard.
The courtyard was in a mess. Concubine Hua had already fainted. Doctor Han was giving her a needle. Second Master Qiao was sitting on the ground dejectedly. Bi Cuiqiu and Qiao Ningdai were whispering to comfort him.
The door to Qiao Haoyu’s bedroom was open, and there was no one inside except a corpse.
Qiao Xi’s eyes flashed, and the corners of her mouth curled into an evil smile.
She did not enter, only stood by the door and glanced sideways.
The maidservant standing guard at the door looked familiar. She was from the old witch’s side.
“My son!” Concubine Hua’s first reaction when she woke up was to cry loudly. She grabbed the corner of Doctor Han’s clothes and said, “Doctor, go take a look again. My Brother Yu is still alive. Go take a look again!”
Doctor Han took a step back to avoid suspicion.
The nanny beside him immediately supported Concubine Hua. “Concubine Hua, don’t be sad. Brother won’t be able to walk peacefully with you like this.”
“Nonsense, my brother is fine. He’s just asleep. He’ll be fine when he wakes up!” Concubine Hua shouted hysterically.
Qiao Yunxi looked at concubine Hua sympathetically.
Regardless of the people in the second room, concubine mother Hua was a good mother.
“Auntie, what are you doing!”
Mammy let out a shocked roar. Concubine Hua had already stood up from the ground and rushed towards the bedroom.
“Concubine mother, please stay!”
“Move aside!”
Little Maid refused to budge.
Concubine Hua didn’t say anything and pushed the maidservant away with all her might.