Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 68
Chapter 68 It’s All Mine
Today, the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan suddenly sent something over and gave it to her and Qiao Ningdai. However, how could someone from the second room come forward with such a thing?
Fortunately, the porter was smart. He first reported it to his grandmother. Under his grandmother’s instructions, he notified Fourth Fang. That was why his father and mother received the servants from the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan at the entrance.
When the people from the second room received the news, they were still doing their duty. They only came to the matriarch and did not interfere in the front.
“Did you say anything?” This was what Old Madame Qiao was most concerned about.
Yesterday, such a big thing happened. Even though the Marquis of Zhen Yuan Manor was also a victim, the few children followed the elders out. Naturally, the Marquis of Zhen Yuan Manor had to show some respect. Originally, she didn’t expect anything to happen there. She could only send one person to explain the situation. She didn’t expect that the Duke of Zhen Yuan’s Manor would send something over early in the morning and even call for Qiao Jin Wen.
As for Qiao Ningdai, in Old Madam Qiao’s heart, it was just a passing matter. After all, the two children had gone out together, so it was difficult to be polite without mentioning Qiao Ningdai’s name at this time.
Old Madam Qiao was flattered by the attitude of the Duke’s Manor of Zhen Yuan, and she thought about it a lot.
Since it was given to Qiao Jinwen by name, that meant that Qiao Jinwen had a place in Old Madam Lu’s heart. Otherwise, how could someone come here specially?
At this moment, Old Madame Qiao and Qiao Jinwen had forgotten that the one who delivered the items this time was just an ordinary servant. The last time they delivered the items to Qiao Xi, they were the outer court stewards of the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan.
Old Madame Qiao thought wishfully that this was the attitude of the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan and Old Madame Lu.
Although the credit was snatched by Qiao Xi, Old Madame Lu saw Qiao Jinwen’s good looks with her keen eyes.
Old Madame Qiao even began to calculate in her heart that the two families could use this matter to walk around each other. In a few days, Qiao Jinwen would use the name of visiting Old Madame Lu to make a trip to the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan.
Fourth daughter-in-law is a shrewd woman. When the time comes, it would be strange for her to bring Qiao Jinwen with her and not have Fourth Fang soar.
Qiao Jinwen shrugged for a moment before she said, “It’s nothing special. It’s just that Old Madame Lu was worried that I would be shocked, so she specially sent some medicinal ingredients over. She also said that I was implicated in yesterday’s incident, so she told me to take good care of my body. When the government finds out what happened, she will give an explanation to her granddaughter.”
Qiao Ningdai snorted mockingly.
Old Madame Qiao and Qiao Jinwen, who were immersed in their self-esteem, did not notice. On the other hand, Bi Cuiqiu gently rubbed her arm and glared at her warily.
Qiao Ningdai, who had long been used to being ignored, cast aside her gaze indifferently.
Soon, Qiao Xingye and Xue Tao came in with cheerful faces.
Old Madam Qiao’s wrinkled face became even more brilliant.
“Mother, everything has been counted. Xue Tao has arranged the medicinal ingredients separately. I’ll bring them to you later.”
“What are you doing for me? Keep it for San’er.” Listening to her son’s sweet words, Old Madam Qiao felt at ease. “The things Duke mansion sent are all good things. You’ve wasted them on me, this old woman. Keep them for San’er.”
Old Madam Qiao patted the back of Qiao Jinwen’s hand, feeling very excited.
Qiao Family was a merchant’s home and did not have the slightest connection with nobles. Although they would also give gifts to some people because of business matters, those who did not have the slightest connection with “nobles” were merely giving advice to the county magistrate. After all, when they first arrived at a place, they would be suppressed by the local snakes and would follow the same routine.
At this moment, she had actually entered the eyes of the Marquis of Zhen Yuan Manor. It was strange that Old Madam Qiao wasn’t excited. This honor was not only the first in the merchant aristocratic families of Jincheng, even the fourth bedroom would be indescribably expensive in the future.
That’s right, Old Madame Qiao was thinking about Fourth Floor the most. These benefits could only be from Fourth Floor.
“Mother, three sons and a child, how can you use such a good thing? The things sent by the Marquis Manor are definitely better than those used by ordinary people like us. They are all medicinal ingredients that can be used to nourish the body. My wife will bring them here for you to make a medicinal meal in the kitchen. Winter will nourish them well. Next year, Mother will watch the Qiao Manor flourish.”
“That’s, that’s.” Xue Tao was a person who would come for something, which made Matriarch Qiao so happy that she couldn’t find the north.
“Hey, where’s the little brother who sent the things?” Old Madame Qiao asked after knowing what was going on.
“I’ve already returned.”
“Why aren’t you staying for dinner?” Old Madame Qiao said reproachfully.
Qiao Xingye said, “Son has the same intention, but Little Brother said that he wants to go back and resume his life. There is no delay. The two families still have contacts in the future. There are plenty of opportunities.”
“Did he really say that?”
“It’s precisely because of Little Brother’s words that my son did not insist that Little Brother stay for dinner.”
“Good, good.” Old Madame Qiao was finally relieved.
Since the people from the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan had said so, it meant that the two families would not be able to move around much in the future.
Everyone present knew what this meant. Even if their hearts were filled with hatred, their faces were filled with excitement.
They were all one family. If Fourth Fang got it, they would also get some benefits. After all, Qiao Family had not split up yet, right?
“Alright, don’t stand here anymore. Everyone, go get busy.”
With the result of her thoughts, Old Mistress Qiao waved her hand and the crowd dispersed.
“Qiao Wu.” Qiao Jinwen stopped Qiao Ningdai.
Bi Cuiqiu paused and hesitated for a moment before leaving alone.
“Third sister, is something the matter?” Qiao Ningdai became Qiao Wu, who followed Qiao Jinwen’s lead and had no opinions.
“Nothing much. It’s just that the Duke of Zhen Yuan’s Mansion sent some things over today. I picked out a few silk flowers. Later, I’ll have the cuckoo send them over to you.”
“Thank you, Third Sister.” Qiao Ningdai did not refuse.
This was supposed to be hers, wasn’t it?
“We are good sisters. Why are we so clear about each other? Third Sister has some, so naturally she won’t lose you.”
If you’re obedient enough.
Qiao Ningdai said meekly, “There aren’t many sisters in Qiao Family. With Qiao Qiao, there are only the three of us. Third sister is the closest of us. Third sister and I have always been close. In the future, if Third sister needs anything, just let us know.”
“My sisters, what are you doing with so many empty gifts?” Qiao Jinwen said hypocritically, “They are all Qiao Family’s daughters. In the future, we still need to support each other.”
Qiao Ningdai returned to the southern courtyard with her front foot and Qiao Jinwen’s things were delivered.
Seeing the two brightly colored silk flowers on the tray, Qiao Ningdai smiled mockingly.
He raised his finger and casually picked up one. He slowly spun it in front of his eyes. “This handicraft is from the palace. It is much more exquisite than ordinary people. My good sister is indeed considerate. She is willing to send such a good thing over.”
“Young miss,” said a maidservant who looked like a big maidservant, her face filled with indignation. “Third young miss is clearly slapping you in the face with your things.”
“Oh?” A frivolous nasal sound.
Seeing that his master had no intention of reproaching him, Maid said boldly, “Yesterday, you and Third Miss went to the Earth Temple and were shocked together. You already had a portion of the things mansion of Marquis Zhen Yuan sent over.” Servant has already found out clearly. When mansion of Marquis Zhen Yuan delivered the items, the roll call was for Third Miss and you. However, the porter first reported it to Old Madame. Old Madame had someone notify Fourth Room, but she did not call for our Second Room. Third Young Miss had seized everything by herself, but she said that the good sisters had good things to share with her. Third young miss really dares to say that our second room’s things were corrupted by fourth room. Not to mention, just taking a few silk flowers and sending you away is too much! ”
“It’s always been like this, isn’t it?” Turning the silk flower in her hand, Qiao Ningdai looked indifferent.
“Miss!”
“Alright, I understand.” When his fingers tightened and he loosened again, the silk flower in his palm turned into a pile of waste.
Intermediate, East.
Xue Tao personally brought the medicinal ingredients with her maidservant. Taking advantage of the gap that Nanny Gong had brought people to count, she sat down with Old Madam Qiao and talked.
“It’s the end of the year. What did the Gu Clan say?” The disdainful tone was not hard to hear. Old Madam Qiao did not like Gu Jingshu’s family.
“Mother, my wife asked sister-in-law before. Sister-in-law said that she and Qiao Qiao are both in good health this year. They will return to West Sichuan years ago and spend the New Year at her mother’s house this year.”
Old Madam Qiao nodded.
She boasted that she was an open-minded mother-in-law and wasn’t harsh on her daughters-in-law. It could be said that her four daughters-in-law were very free. Besides, Gu Jingshu had never returned to her mother’s house because of her health. There was nothing wrong with returning early this year. According to the customs of Jincheng, a married daughter would return to her mother’s house on the fourth day of the junior year. Of course, if she was far away, it would be another matter.
Selfishly, she wished that the long family would leave early.
Chinese New Year, reunion, are family affairs, is a family festival, long room standing there for what?
It’s annoying to look at.
“Did your sister-in-law say when she left?”
“I told you, we’ll leave in the middle of the month.”
“Then it won’t be many days. Are we ready for this year’s New Year’s Eve?” This was what Old Madame Qiao was most concerned about.
As one of the best merchants in Jincheng, she valued face very much.
‘”Daughter-in-law is about to discuss with mother. In the past, sister-in-law did not return to mother’s house, and the Gu family’s New Year gifts were sent in advance. This year, because the Changfang family is going back to west Sichuan, the Gu family’s New Year gifts are temporarily not sent. When sister-in-law’s family returns, they will bring them back. So … Mother, look, how should we prepare them?”
“Years later? Isn’t that delaying our gift delivery?” Old Madam Qiao’s expression immediately sank.
“That’s why daughter-in-law asked mother to make a decision.” Xue Tao said sincerely.
Old Madame Qiao pondered for a few seconds and said, “Go to the manor and find your sister-in-law. Tell her to arrange all the New Year’s gifts for the Qiao manor before she leaves. Even if she doesn’t have Gu Family’s share, she has to get me something decent.”
“Yes, Mother.” Xue Tao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Every year, the New Year gifts from Gu Family were very impressive. Regardless of number or grade, they were all the first gifts from Shu Prefecture. As long as she chose some as the New Year gifts from Qiao Manor, she would have enough face and money. Most importantly, those things were sent out by her hand. Outsiders would only admire her eyes and remember that she and Fourth Fang were good friends. She withheld some more and sent them back to her mother’s house. When did the sisters-in-law see her, they didn’t send smiles and flatter her?