Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 196
Chapter 196 Stay A While Longer
It’s really inconvenient.
Gu Jinzhen said silently in his heart.
“Then why did you ask him to follow me?”
It’s not convenient for me, okay?
Gu Jinzhen thought angrily. He was not generous enough to put the man Qiao Qiao cared about beside him. The two brothers took good care of him.
Even though Qiao Yunxi said that he didn’t care, Gu Jinzhen still stubbornly believed that if Qiao Qiao didn’t care about Wei Nanshui, why would she carefully arrange a place for him?
Besides, Wei Nanshui had followed Qiao Qiao for so long, and Qiao Qiao’s heart was good. Wei Nanshui inevitably had dirty thoughts.
Hmph, don’t think he doesn’t know!
Uncle Gu was unhappy in his heart, and his expression became ugly. He sat in the carriage and remained silent.
Qiao Xi noticed that Master Gu’s mood was no longer beautiful. She thought for a moment and asked with concern, “What’s wrong?”
“It’s fine!”
Uncle Gu answered too straightforwardly. No matter how stupid Qiao Yunxi was, he could tell that something was wrong.
“Did I cause you trouble?”
“No, really, no.”
It’s not you, it’s Wei Nanshui.
Uncle Gu felt awkward again.
Although he didn’t have much contact with Uncle Gu, Qiao Yunxi still knew Uncle Gu’s awkward temperament. After thinking for a while, although he didn’t understand why, he patiently explained, “I don’t know many people, especially in the capital. You are the only one here, so I want to leave Wei Nanshui to you. It doesn’t matter if it’s inconvenient for you. I’ll think of another way.” You also know that Wei Nanshui has secrets. He has followed me with too many worries. I asked him what he meant before. He wants to come back to Jincheng with me, but I can tell that he is unwilling. Therefore, I want to keep him here until he has thought it through, so as not to regret it in the future. I’m worried that he might cause trouble in the capital, so I’d like you to help me keep an eye on him. ”
“You’re considerate of him.” Gu Jinzhen said with a savoury tone.
Qiao Xi did not recognize the teasing in his words and said, “Didn’t you see that he was extraordinary back then, so you wanted to buy him? Now I’ll sell him to you.” Qiao Xi blinked at Gu Jinzhen.
“So, you left Wei Nanshui behind because of me?”
Brother DEI, are you mistaken?
Gu Jinzhen’s comprehension ability made Qiao Yunxi very amazing. She was too lazy to explain, “In short, defender Nan Shui is your man. Let him follow you.”
In the future, it had nothing to do with Wei Nanshui getting into trouble.
When the two of them arrived at the teahouse, Zhong Chenglin and Jin Baijin were already waiting there. The two of them were arguing fiercely about something. Seeing Gu Jinzhen and Qiao Yunxi enter, Jin Baijin immediately found a backer.
“Qiao Qiao, you came at the right time. Come here!” Jin Baijin waved to Qiao Yunxi.
Gu Jinzhen’s face darkened as he stood in front of Qiao Yunxi.
What a joke! His girl can be called around freely!
“Gu Jinzhen, you’re blocking me!” Jin Baijin disdainfully waved his hand, forcing Gu Jinzhen to step aside.
“What are you talking about?” Gu Jinzhen led Qiao Yunxi to the side, far away from Zhong Chenglin and Jin Baijin.
“I didn’t say anything. I just argued a little. This brat refused to admit defeat. Seeing Qiao Qiao arrive, he was ready to find help.” Zhong Chenglin glared at Jin Baijin with contempt.
“Qiao Qiao, Zhong Chenglin bullied me. We’re fellow villagers. Whose side are you on?” Jin Baijin asked unwillingly.
“How big of a matter is this? It actually involves an old villager. As for it?” Zhong Chenglin habitually choked.
Jin Baijin’s eyes turned white, “Why not? Isn’t it just that you don’t like the people of Jincheng? What’s so great about the capital? What’s wrong with the capital? The capital is superior to everyone else?”
“You” Zhong Chenglin was so angry that his fingers trembled. He pointed at Jin Baijin’s nose and was speechless for a long time.
“Why is it related to the capital again?” Qiao Xi asked inexplicably.
Jin Baijin looked at Zhong Chenglin with an unfriendly expression. “He said that the capital is better than Jincheng. Whether it’s food or fun, it’s better than Jincheng. He despises us as country bumpkins!”
“I, I didn’t say that!” Zhong Chenglin explained as he looked at Qiao Yunxi.
Heaven and Earth’s conscience. He definitely didn’t mean that. If he was to choke with Fatty Jin, it would be easy to be misinterpreted by Fatty Jin’s words. If Qiao Yunxi misunderstood his intentions and affected her and Gu Jinzhen’s feelings, how would he explain it to Gu Jinzhen?
He couldn’t carry this pot!
“No?” Jin Baijin once in a blue moon said, “You didn’t say it out loud, but isn’t that what you mean? Yes, we’re country bumpkins. We don’t have your insight! Qiao Qiao, let’s go, we’re going back.”
“You” Zhong Chenglin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
‘”Alright, how big is it?” Qiao Xi finally said, “There’s no time for you two to stop.”
“Hmph, the two of us are in big trouble.” Jin Baijin said with a smile on his face.
Qiao Yunxi shook his head and took a sip of tea. “It tastes good. Is it from southern Sichuan?”
He looked at Zhong Chenglin.
Zhong Chenglin immediately followed Qiao Yunxi’s words and said, “I brought this over. How is it? It tastes good, doesn’t it?”
“Not bad, a little bitter.” Qiao Xi did not like the taste of the tea.
As he spoke, the waiter brought honey water.
Qiao Yunxi looked at Gu Jinzhen.
“Honey water tastes better than tea. Qiao Qiao, drink this.”
Gu Jinzhen carefully took the teacup in front of Qiao Yunxi and changed it into honey water.
“No need to be courteous, either rape or steal!” Jin Baijin was not pleasing to the eye right now.
Qiao Yunxi laughed and shook his head. “Alright, it’s rare for everyone to get together. Fatty Jin, don’t ruin the atmosphere.”
Jin Baijin gave a crooked snort, but he did not continue to make things difficult.
“Tomorrow is the day when the Internal Affairs Department receives the goods. Qiao Qiao, are you ready?”
“There’s no need for me. Fourth Brother Qiao will come forward.” Qiao Yunxi said indifferently.
“Speaking of which, the Qiao Clan is really interesting,” said Jin Baijin. “A merchant’s ambition is not small.”
‘”Who doesn’t have some ambition? It’s just that looking at the talisman isn’t realistic. Qiao Lao Si is also being suppressed by the long room. He suffocates in his heart. Sometimes it’s like this. If he doesn’t let go of him, no one can help him.”
“Not in a good mood.” Jin Baijin teased.
Qiao Xi smiled and did not comment on Jin Baijin’s words.
“This time, Old Four Qiao will most likely waste some time.” Zhong Chenglin analyzed.
Qiao Yunxi nodded.
Since it was rare to come to the capital, Fourth Brother Qiao naturally had to travel in all directions. He also had the Third Prince’s place, and Qiao Jinwen’s matter could not wait any longer.
Qiao Qiao, I have something to tell you about Second Fang. “Zhong Chenglin approached Qiao Xi and said,” We don’t need to pay attention to the people from Fourth Fang. Old Fourth Qiao wants to die, so we can’t stop him. “” Qiao Qiao, I have something to tell you about Second Fang. ”
…
Fourth Master Qiao got up early in the morning, put on proper clothes, and patiently waited for Qiao Xi. After Qiao Xi packed up, the two of them left in the carriage.
Today was the day of delivery to the Internal Affairs Office, and Fourth Master Qiao had already made proper arrangements to ensure that everything went smoothly.
Qiao Yunxi did not understand the rules of the dynasty. He did not understand whether the imperial merchants would send these things to the Internal Affairs Department or send them to the relevant departments.
As a good child, Qiao Yunxi’s question was patiently explained by Fourth Master Qiao.
“This time, we will personally send it over. After we complete the handover and sign some documents, we will directly send it to the relevant departments in the future. There is no need for us to personally make a trip.” Fourth Master Qiao said vaguely, and Qiao Yunxi did not ask in detail.
She had no intention of taking the path of Emperor Merchant, and Old Four Qiao’s little thoughts had little effect on her.
Looking left and right, there were a few merchants who, like the Qiao Clan, were waiting for the people from the Internal Affairs Department to accept the goods they had delivered for the first time.
Fourth Master Qiao’s movements were quick, perhaps because Gu Jinxuan greeted him in advance. Qiao Yunxi did not wait long before Fourth Master Qiao finished his work.
Fourth Master Qiao still had some entertainment to attend to. Qiao Yunxi rode back in his carriage and just arrived at the gate of the courtyard, he happened to meet Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen who were going out.
Qiao Jinwen’s expression was very unsightly. Ever since she left the capital the day she first arrived, Qiao Jinwen had been in a bad mood. Occasionally, she would appear in front of everyone with a lifeless expression.
Qiao Yunxi guessed wickedly that the matter with Gu Jinxuan was most likely not going smoothly.
“Qiao Qiao is back.” Qiao Yi took the initiative to greet him.
“Second brother, third sister, are you going out?”
‘”I’ve been in the capital for so long. I haven’t looked around yet. I haven’t prepared any gifts for my grandmother and the houses. San’er and I want to take advantage of the good weather today to go out and take a look. Do you want to come with Qiao Qiao?”
“Qiao Qiao, come with me. You’re fine anyway.” Qiao Jinwen made an invitation for the first time.
As a result, the two-person line became three-person line.
“I have asked carefully before. There are special markets in the capital that sell special items. They are all unique to the capital. There are food, clothing, shelter and transportation. There are also some gadgets. Shall we go take a look?”
Qiao Yunxi immediately understood what Qiao Yi meant.
This should be a place where souvenirs are sold in tourist attractions.
The merchants of the imperial dynasty were very good at making trouble.
“Let’s go around and shop around first.” Qiao Yunxi suggested.
Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen had no objections.
“Then where should we go first?” Qiao Jinwen asked.
“I have a suggestion,” Qiao Xi said. “Today, when Fourth Uncle and I arrived at the Internal Affairs Office, we heard that there is a ‘Shu Xiu House’ in the capital. Business is very popular, and the people we patronize are the families of the officials of the Central Government, or the aristocratic families with great background. Why don’t we go there and take a look first?”
“What’s so good about Shu embroidery?” Qiao Jinwen said indifferently, “It’s not that I’m arrogant. Which family of Shu embroidery in the entire dynasty is comparable to ours in Qiao Family? If it wasn’t for the Shu Dao, our Shu embroidery in Qiao Family would have already become famous in the capital. Qiao Qiao, you don’t want to buy the capital’s Shu embroidery to honor your grandmother, do you?”
Her tone did not conceal her disdain for Qiao Xi.
A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin who can’t even buy a thing.
Qiao Yunxi explained, “Third sister, you misunderstood what I meant. I was thinking, let’s go and see how the ‘Shu Xiu House’ is doing. It can do such a big business, and it only does the business of noble people.” In the second half of the year, we will also open a shop in the capital. Just like Third Sister said, which family of Shu embroidery and Shu brocade can compare to our Qiao Family in the entire dynasty? ‘Shu Xiu Pavilion’ takes the lead. Although we are imperial merchants, we don’t have the advantage of the times and the environment. We should explore our foundation. ‘