Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 191
Chapter 191 Capital
Moreover, he knew what Young Master Gu was thinking about Qiao Jinwen.
So this time, he was the first to attack Qiao Yunxi, but he didn’t want Qiao Yunxi to call Qiao Xingbang back.
Qiao Xingbang.
This was the biggest problem, and it was also the problem he had always avoided.
He was the Old Patriarch, and should have been a lofty existence of the Qiao Clan. However, because of the “strength” of the Qiao Clan, he had no choice but to condescend and “curry favor” with the Qiao Clan. This was something he could not tolerate the most.
If only he could confiscate the Qiao Clan’s things and put them in the clan, then that would be great.
Qiao Family’s movements were quick and careful. It took him two months to produce the first batch of Shu brocade. In accordance with the requirements of the Internal Affairs Department, he embroidered ten-square handkerchiefs. All of them were embroidered with Shu embroidery. Although some of them had only embroidered a pattern on one corner of the handkerchief, they still luxuriously used double-sided embroidery.
Facing the caution of the Qiao Family houses, Qiao Yunxi did not think so, but he still obediently pretended.
‘”This batch of goods is very important. Childe Gu is in the capital now. I want Fourth Brother to follow me. If we need to find someone to deal with, we won’t miss it. Boss, do you want to go there personally or let Qiao Qiao go there?”
Old Madame Qiao was very smart this time. She did not stop the people from the long house at the beginning. After all, this was the first time she had dealt with someone from the Internal Affairs Department. The head of the Qiao family should have appeared before them to show their importance.
Qiao Xingbang said, “Mother, I’m worried about Jing Shu. Let Qiao Qiao pass. Qiao Qiao is from eldest branch and also my successor. It’s not against the rules for her to come forward. Anyway, let’s practice for her.”
Practice?
Practice with Qiao Family’s future?
The people from the few rooms were dissatisfied, but it wasn’t easy to get angry.
Thus, the matter was settled.
This time, Qiao Xi and Fourth Master Qiao delivered the goods to the capital.
Before leaving, Qiao Yunxi sent messages to Zhong Chenglin and Kim Bak-kin.
Zhong Chenglin was also preparing to go to the capital. Because Gu Jinzhen was coming back, the war in the southern border had been resolved inexplicably. Gu Jinzhen wanted to return and report the situation to the Emperor.
Coincidentally, Jin Baijin also wanted to go to the capital, but he left a few days later than Qiao Yunxi because Diet World had opened a branch store in the capital and business was very good.
This time, they would naturally take the waterway out of Shu Prefecture, and they would reach Chaotian Gate by taking the waterway.
Regardless of how the Qiao Clan’s people looked down on the Gu Clan, they still chose the waterway. The reason was very simple-the Qiao Clan and the Gu Clan were in-laws. The Gu Clan was embarrassed to collect freight, but they still had to ensure the safety of the goods. Perhaps, it was also possible to get a special cargo ship to transport the goods.
Unfortunately, the Qiao Clan thought too highly of themselves.
These past few years, the squeezing of the Gu Clan that they were accustomed to made them feel good about themselves. It was as if they should be praised by the Gu Clan. Even if the Gu Clan had the title of “number one tyrant in western Sichuan”, they would have to be different in front of them.
However, Fourth Master Qiao still underestimated Gu Family.
Although he had already been greeted to Gu Family in advance, when Fourth Master Qiao was standing in front of Gu Shiyang with his goods, his opponent’s aura was so strong that he couldn’t breathe.
A reckless man is a reckless man!
Idiots who only know how to use their fists, but not their brains.
Fourth Master Qiao underestimated Gu Shiyang, so he unconsciously spoke in a disdainful tone, “So, I’ll trouble Brother Gu this time.”
“It’s not troublesome, it’s not troublesome. Our Gu Clan is originally in the water business. It’s not like I don’t accept a penny for transporting goods for Qiao Qiao this time. How can it be troublesome?”
Fourth Master Qiao’s expression instantly changed, but it wasn’t easy to get angry.
Business matters should have been settled openly. It was only natural that the Gu Clan wanted to collect his money. It could be said anywhere, but he did not want to pay for it. Although he had already included the freight rate in the cost, if he really wanted to take it out, it would still hurt.
Originally, I thought that with the relationship between the Qiao Clan and the Gu Clan, the Gu Clan would have no face to ask for this money, but I didn’t expect …
Therefore, a reckless man was a reckless man!
Fourth Master Qiao was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he could not do such a shameless thing.
The freight and manpower fees were collected as expected. Furthermore, the Gu Clan did not send a freighter as expected. Instead, they did not receive special treatment with other freight forwarders. Of course, if they were to give money, the treatment would be different.
Fourth Master Qiao brought not only Qiao Xi but also Qiao Jinwen and Qiao Yi to the capital this time, presumably to broaden the horizons of the two children.
Qiao Jinwen had always been jealous of Qiao Yunxi. With such a prominent Outer Ancestor Clan, it wasn’t a problem to walk around Jincheng, but Qiao Yunxi was a fool.
He had been squeezed out of such a good resource for so many years in vain.
Originally, he thought that Gu Family liked Qiao Yunxi, but now he saw that it was nothing more than that. Even the freight and protection fees were charged, and Qiao Yunxi was still called “uncle”.
Haha, this is the so-called uncle.
The contempt in Qiao Jinwen’s eyes was too obvious. She poked Qiao Yunxi’s body naked and scarlet without concealing it at all.
Qiao Yunxi tilted his head and asked, “Third sister, is something the matter?”
Qiao Jinwen shook her head and said hypocritically, “No, Third Sister just feels that she has caused trouble for your Outer Ancestor Clan.”
“Why did Third Sister say that?”
Qiao Jinwen explained, “Third Sister just feels strange. She is obviously your grandfather’s family, so she asks them for help, but she still collects money. So, she wonders if your grandfather’s family doesn’t like our Qiao Family and thinks that we’ve caused them trouble.”
Qiao Jinwen was puzzled.
Qiao Xi supported her cheeks with one hand and leaned towards Qiao Jinwen through the round table. “What should we do according to Third Sister’s wishes?”
“Qiao Qiao, don’t misunderstand,” Qiao Jinwen explained again. ‘”Third Sister just said it casually. If I were to ask my uncle for help, my uncle would definitely not say anything. Not only would he help me solve the problem wholeheartedly, he would also not charge me any escaping fees. As a family, talking about money hurts our feelings. Third Sister is just saying it for you. Obviously, Gu Family has the ability to do so, why do you still need to calculate it so clearly?”
“Isn’t it your own brother who will settle the score?”
“That’s right, but at least that’s your uncle. Can’t I do you a favor? Our two families are in-laws.”
Qiao Yunxi smiled. “First of all, this is my uncle. It has nothing to do with you. I’m doing business with my uncle, not asking them for help.” My uncle is helping us, eldest branch. It has nothing to do with Qiao Family. This is Qiao Family’s business. The expenses are all out of the books. With this budget, why don’t you spend it? Could it be that we can keep it for ourselves and divide it up when the time comes? Also, Third Sister’s uncle doesn’t charge anything for helping Third Sister. That’s because Third Sister’s uncle is willing to help. However, I’m surprised that Third Sister’s uncle hasn’t helped us in Qiao Family all these years, right? On the contrary, our Qiao Family has helped the Xue Clan a lot. It is true that we have confiscated a penny. ”
“Qiao Qiao, I…”
Third Sister, Qiao Xi interrupted Qiao Jinwen warmly, “My Outer Ancestor Clan’s ability is a matter of my Outer Ancestor Clan, and my Outer Ancestor Clan doesn’t owe me anything. Why should I help our Qiao Clan for no reason?” Third Sister also knows that this imperial merchant business will take a year. Could it be that every time we deliver goods to the capital, our ancestor’s family will give them away for free? That’s not how free lunch is eaten, is it? ”
“Qiao Qiao, Third Sister is just defending you. I’ve said a few words for you. It’s fine if you don’t appreciate it. There’s no need to make things so ugly!” Qiao Jinwen became angry from embarrassment and got up with a crash, bringing along the tea cup on the round table.
Without even a pause, he left Qiao Yunxi’s cabin and returned to his own cabin.
Although there were other merchants and passengers on the cargo ship, Gu Shiyang had carefully arranged the best rooms for Qiao Yunxi and the others. The price was also 20% cheaper, which could be considered a very favorable “relative price”.
Because of the past grudge and the fact that Fourth Master Qiao and the others were a little seasick, they did not gather until they reached the capital.
After getting off the boat, there was already a carriage waiting for them. The group of people got into the carriage, followed by a carriage loaded with goods, and arrived at the courtyard they had temporarily rented.
This is a temporary lease. I have already arrived in the capital and made proper arrangements.
Because he was afraid that the journey would be delayed, Fourth Master Qiao brought Qiao Yunxi and the others to leave early. Because the goods were of great importance and Fourth Master Qiao had other arrangements, it was not safe and convenient to stay in the inn, so he rented the courtyard.
In order to deliver the goods smoothly for the first time, Qiao Family had also invested a lot of money. The rented courtyard was very good. Although it was not in the busy city, it was also on the main road. It was not far from the noble people in the capital. The security was very good, but the price was a little expensive.
However, this was not within the scope of Fourth Master Qiao’s consideration.
After settling down, everyone finally had a comfortable dinner.
The next day, Fourth Master Qiao went out alone.
Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen had just arrived, and their curiosity was heavy. After receiving Fourth Master Qiao’s approval, the two of them took Maid and the servant out together.
Qiao Yunxi, who had been selectively forgotten, glanced at Wei Nanshui and said, “Aren’t you going out for a walk?”
“Miss!” Wei Nanshui was shocked.
Qiao Yunxi narrowed his eyes. “Everyone has their own secrets. If you don’t tell me, you naturally have your own concerns. Do whatever you want, just … don’t give me any trouble.”
Wei Nanshui knelt down and said, “Miss, don’t worry. I won’t cause any trouble, and I won’t come into contact with the people over there. I just want to … go and see her.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded without asking.
Everyone had their own responsibilities and obligations. She did not restrain the people below her too much, provided that these people did not cause trouble for her.
Qiao Xi thought that she had always been lucky. The people around her were relieved. Even if she betrayed Lian Qiao, she had her own ideas.
Of course, he had his own ideas, otherwise, he wouldn’t have betrayed her!
The reason why she had investigated Wei Nanshui was because of her habits.
Back then, when he was investigating Uncle Quan’s family, he had also investigated Wei Nanshui. Because these were all martial arts experts, Mammy Shen was especially cautious. Luckily, Gu Family had the ability to detect Wei Nanshui’s anomaly.
Wei Nanshui’s previous words were correct. The person who died was indeed his father. He was just an adoptive father. Wei Nanshui did not know who his own father was. To be exact, he was not interested in knowing. He came to the capital to worship his mother.