Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 187
Chapter 187 Have Other Thoughts
Qiao Yunxi naturally knew this.
Marquis Zhen Yuan had assisted three generations of emperors. He was the number one person in the dynasty and had the most complicated relationship with the royal family. He was the person the royal family trusted the most, and also the person the royal family was most prepared for.
He sighed.
The more entanglements, the more troubles. No matter what happened to the royal family, Marquis Zhen Yuan could not be left alone.
If the Emperor’s suspicions were slightly focused, the Marquis of Zhen Yuan, who held military power, would be in danger.
Therefore, the ancients said that accompanying a monarch was like accompanying a tiger.
Zhong Chenglin continued, “The High Ancestor Emperor and Duke Zhen Yuan were close brothers, and they trusted him so much that they gave him one-third of the military power. Later, because the barbarians in the southern border were ready to move, the High Ancestor Emperor allowed Duke Zhen Yuan to form the Shen Clan army.” The duke of Zhenyuan had never lost against the barbarians in the Southern Xinjiang for decades, and he even annexed several border towns in the Southern Xinjiang. This made the Shen family army famous, and the Southern Xinjiang had no choice but to sign the so-called peace treaty.
Zhong Chenglin sneered. His eyes were filled with ridicule. “The emperor and the emperor are respectful to the duke of Zhen Yuan, However, he was also the most fearful. In the end, Marquis Zhen Yuan handed over the third of the military power. The previous emperor and Emperor did not dare to chill Marquis Zhen Yuan’s heart. Instead, they divided the military power into two. Half of the talismans were in the Emperor’s hands and the other half in Marquis Zhen Yuan’s hands. Only when the talismans merged into one could they order the entire army. ”
“This has both advantages and disadvantages.” Qiao Xi said.
Zhong Chenglin nodded, “But what can I do?” The emperor had to rely on the duke of Zhen Yuan and guard against him, how could he have any perfect plan? Even the common people knew that the Shen Clan Army in Marquis Zhen Yuan’s hands was the most powerful army in the dynasty. “However, the people do not know that the troops guarding the southern border are not the Shen Clan Army in the true sense. Those are the soldiers in the Emperor’s hands, the real Shen Clan Army …”
“In Shu Prefecture.” Qiao Xi’s deep voice sounded, and Zhong Chenglin couldn’t help but look sideways.
Qiao Xi raised her eyes and stared at Zhong Chenglin. “So, Gu Jinxuan and Young Master Huang are here for the Shen Clan Army?”
“At the very least, it’s one of my goals.”
Yes, Shu Prefecture has many secrets. Due to geographical reasons and the objective factors left behind by the High Ancestor Emperor, neither the previous emperor nor the emperor dared to peek at this place in a big way. By rebuilding the Shu Dao, they could benefit the people, promote the economy of the southwest, and enter Shu Prefecture in a big way.
Qiao Yunxi sneered.
Because the High Ancestor Emperor and Marquis Zhen Yuan were close brothers, although they did not specifically decree the fief, they tacitly accepted Marquis Zhen Yuan’s possession of Shu Prefecture. However, Marquis Zhen Yuan was smart and did not exercise this right. What was written in black and white could be taken back, let alone what Kuang only acquiesced in? In any case, because he had been guarding the border all year round, the Marquis of Zhenyuan had returned to Shu Prefecture very few times, avoiding the suspicions of the previous emperors and emperors.
Even though Marquis Zhen Yuan was already very cautious, his subjects were only subjects. Therefore, the Emperor tacitly allowed Gu Jinxuan and Young Master Huang to visit Shu Zhou, and even let the people from the Internal Affairs Department go to Shu Zhou to pick out royal merchants. Wasn’t it just to pry into the Shen Clan’s army?
“Just like the people in Qiao Family, they barely managed to wrap themselves in masks and flaunt the streets. They thought that they were hiding well, but they didn’t know that they had already been seen through.”
“Although I am deceiving myself, as long as no one dares to reveal it, it will be effective.” Zhong Chenglin said meaningfully.
Qiao Yunxi was not very concerned about the current situation. The matters in the court were too far away from her, and she was powerless even if she wanted to. The fact that Marquis Zhen Yuan was able to fight against several emperors showed that he was truly capable, and that her intelligence and strategy were utterly useless.
After chatting for a while, Zhong Chenglin suddenly spoke of the war in the southern border.
Qiao Yunxi was a little surprised. “Did Gu Jinzhen tell you all this?”
This kind of matter involving military secrets shouldn’t be said casually, right?
Zhong Chenglin’s eyes turned white. “Do you still need him to tell me this? Anyone who has some common sense can tell.”
“Is that so?”
Why can’t I tell?
Qiao Yunxi cleverly concealed this last sentence.
“However, I have an interesting piece of news.” Zhong Chenglin blinked at Qiao Yunxi.
Who would have thought that Qiao Xi would gently throw over the word “Oh”, pouring a chill down his spine with excitement.
“Qiao Qiao, aren’t you going to ask another question?”
“Ask what?” Qiao Yunxi looked confused.
Zhong Chenglin looked at her with hatred. “Of course, he asked me for some information.”
“Not interested.”
Zhong Chenglin was so angry that he gritted his teeth when Qiao Yunxi replied so cleanly.
Looking carefully at the expression on her face, Zhong Chenglin saw that she really wasn’t interested. “Maybe, Gu Jinxuan wants to follow Young Master Huang to the southern border,” he said evilly.
“The emperor personally led his soldiers in a military operation?” Qiao Xi had watched a lot of TV dramas, but there were still some benefits. Qiao Xi immediately guessed the answer to the riddle.
Rubbing his chin, Qiao Yunxi thought, Young Master Huang is definitely not the current emperor. His age doesn’t match. Gu Jinxuan follows him like a bug. Behind him, Qiao Lao Si licks Gu Jinxuan’s feet like a pug. Layer by layer, it means that Young Master Huang is a member of the royal family.
The person who could represent the emperor was naturally the emperor’s son.
“So, what’s Young Master Huang’s ranking?”
“Are you interested in him? Qiao Qiao, you’re not that shallow!” Zhong Chenglin looked at Qiao Yunxi cautiously.
If the first sentence was still doubtful, the second sentence was a warning.
He hadn’t forgotten Gu Jinzhen’s instructions that he couldn’t let Qiao Yunxi and Duanmu Qing come into contact.
Although he did not know what Gu Jinzhen wanted to guard against, the Qiao Clan already had Fourth Master Qiao surrendering to Duanmu Qing. Qiao Xi could no longer be involved, and it was best to split up as soon as possible.
If a merchant was involved in the seizure of the first wife, what was it that wasn’t cannon fodder’s life?
“I asked casually, why are you so excited?” Qiao Yunxi said unhappily, “Speaking of which, your reaction is not right. Could it be that there is something wrong with this Young Master Huang?”
“What’s the problem? You’re overthinking it,” Zhong Chenglin retorted. “I’m just afraid that you’ll get into trouble if you say something you shouldn’t. No matter what Young Master Huang’s identity is, it has nothing to do with us.”
Qiao Xi curled her lips and did not believe Zhong Chenglin’s words. However, she also understood that she had nothing to do with royal relatives or anything.
After the Qiao Clan ran for Emperor Shang, the people in the various rooms were full of pride. Although they did not celebrate, the faces of the people in each room were full of smiles, and they were getting along exceptionally well with each other.
On this day, Gu Jinxuan came to the Qiao Clan as a guest. As the master, Fourth Master Qiao was naturally waiting for him.
A few days ago, Xue Tao had already made arrangements, and the kitchen had even sent Nanny Jiang to personally supervise it.
Afraid of making a mistake, Bi Cuiqiu and Gan Wan also warned the people in their respective courtyards under Old Madame’s advice.
The reason why the Qiao Family was able to maintain a strong momentum of development under the circumstances where each room had their own concerns was because the people of each room would unite when it was time for them to work together, just like now.
Even though he had his own little misfortune in his heart, he held it tightly in front of the interests.
Old aunt Zhang also walked out of the Buddhist hall of the Southern Campus and brought Bi Cuiqiu to deal with the matters of the Southern Campus.
Therefore, how could there be a lack of desire to see through the mortal world? It was just waiting for an opportunity.
Concubine Hua’s mood was still not very good. She lived in a secluded courtyard in the south courtyard, just like Concubine Zhang in the past.
Qiao Xi had previously asked Old Madam Qiao for her opinion. The latter still used the excuse that Gu Jingshu was pregnant and Qiao Xingbang had to take good care of her. She did not let the elders of the big house come back, and Fourth Master Qiao was in charge of the whole process.
Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen led Gu Jinxuan through the door. When the group returned to the flower hall, the men in the rooms were all by the side. Logically speaking, Qiao Jinwen should have returned to the second door at this time. However, relying on her familiarity with Gu Jinxuan, Qiao Jinwen did not take the initiative to return to the second room. Instead, she deliberately sat beside Gu Jinxuan and personally handed the cut orange to him.
Gu Jinxuan didn’t avoid it at all. He directly took it and put it in his mouth. The two’s gazes met for a brief moment, and then they hurriedly staggered away.
Second Master Qiao felt even more contempt in his heart.
Fourth Fang had simply written his thoughts on his face. In front of these uncles, Qiao Jinwen did not restrain herself at all, let alone any courtesy, righteousness and shame. What was the difference between her and Hua Niang outside?
Ever since they found out about Gu Jinxuan’s identity, there were many people who had feelings for him. Qiao Lao Si had known Gu Jinxuan earlier and had a better relationship with him. Was he trying to give Qiao Jinwen the upper hand?
How could there be such a good thing!
The men in the bedrooms were fighting bravely in the front, while the women were stirring up trouble in the second courtyard.
Old Madam Qiao had always had people pay attention to the front yard. Occasionally, maids would come in to report the situation. Naturally, they would not let go of Qiao Jinwen and Gu Jinxuan.
Bi Cuiqiu had something to say in her heart, and regardless of the occasion, she directly said, “Fourth sister-in-law, San’er has always been in the front yard. Isn’t it a little inappropriate?”
Xue Tao looked over in confusion, as if she did not understand what Bi Cuiqiu meant.
Bi Cuiqiu tore her face and said, “After all, San’er is a daughter who hasn’t left the pavilion yet. Staying in the front yard like this with her husband, this …”
Hesitant words hit the nail on the head.
Qiao Yunxi looked at Old Madame Qiao carefully.
Old Madame and Old God were sitting on the ground, authentic tea leaves that Third Fang had retrieved from southern Sichuan.
“Second sister-in-law,” Xue Tao said, still as usual, “I naturally know that this is against the rules, but Young Master Gu called for San’er to accompany me, what can I do? Young Master Gu and San’er met at Chaotian Sect. The two of them played together for a few days, and then returned to Jincheng. When Master and Young Master Gu were discussing matters, they also brought San’er along. Young Master Gu and San’er were the most familiar with each other. Presumably, Young Master Gu was also afraid that he would be embarrassed to be a guest for the first time. There were familiar people beside him, so he could let go.
Bi Cuiqiu chuckled and said, “Fourth sister’s words are really interesting. Let alone that Young Master Gu is a noble person from the capital, his horizons are much higher than ours. He is the son of the Duke of Ding Country. What kind of storm has he never seen before?” Even the Emperor is a person he often sees, and he still can’t let go. Sorry? In my opinion, Young Master Gu’s roll call is fake. Some people have other intentions, right? “