Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 77
Chapter 77 Make The Most Of
Qiao Jinwen was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
He quietly pulled Qiao Xi a few times, but this idiot didn’t react at all and even finished his sentence “excitedly”.
If it wasn’t for the fact that she didn’t dare to interrupt Qiao Yunxi and Shen Huaihao again and again, Qiao Jinwen wished she could drag Qiao Yunxi out of the courtyard on the spot.
Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu sat at the side without interrupting, completely treating Qiao Xi’s words as a child’s show-off. The two of them slowly ate the barbecue.
“I didn’t expect Old Madam Qiao to like Qiao Qiao so much.” Shen Huaihao agreed.
Qiao Xi was even more proud. “Do you think my grandmother favors me too? I’ve already asked. Other people’s houses are not like this. The kitchen’s procurement is done by the steward from outside. Well, it’s made of silver from the public. It can be seen how much grandmother loves our long house.”
“Yes, I do.”
He loved it so much that he wished he could empty his long room.
Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen’s hearts trembled as Shen Huaihao accepted the words. Qiao Jinwen, who had a sense of crisis, smiled embarrassedly and said, “Crown Prince, Qiao Qiao’s nonsense, don’t take it to heart.”
“I didn’t!” Qiao Yunxi immediately retorted.
“You little girl, you’re still in a hurry!” Qiao Yi grabbed Qiao Yunxi.
On the other side, Qiao Jin Wen continued, “Grandmother is used to eating things from Eldest Uncle’s Manor, so she asked. Naturally, there is a special steward in charge of purchasing the kitchen of Qiao Manor.” Every year at the New Year’s Eve dinner, grandmother was very cautious, and her demands were inevitably a little too high. In the past, auntie always used the things from the manor when she prepared, so this year, she asked another question. As for New Year’s Eve ceremonies and the like, the mother of the commoner is already making preparations. ”
Qiao Xi was so angry that she obviously didn’t accept Qiao Jinwen’s words. She wanted to say something, but Qiao Yi stuffed a chicken leg into her mouth and blocked her words.
Shen Huaihao chuckled, “Every family has their own hard-to-read scriptures. Qiao Manor is a large merchant family in Jincheng City. With Old Madam Qiao in charge of the backyard, there are rules that should not be chaos.” Besides, for so many years, no matter if it was business or the backyard, there was no news of any dirt. It could be seen that Old Madame Qiao had her limits. “Qiao Qiao, your grandmother favors you. You can’t be too arrogant. What you said earlier, you know, you understand that your grandmother dotes on you. What you don’t know, you think that Old Madame Qiao doesn’t understand the rules. Using her own identity to steal the dowry of her daughter-in-law will have a great impact.”
Qiao Xi nodded, “Many thanks for Uncle Shen’s instruction. Qiao Qiao will remember. She won’t say anything nonsense in the future, but …”
“You,” Qiao Jinwen looked like a good sister and pinched Qiao Yunxi’s face. “You know how much grandmother valued the New Year’s Eve dinner. That’s why she specifically warned auntie. This year, you’re going back to your grandfather’s house in west Sichuan. Grandmother asked a few questions in advance. You’re fine, and you’re starting to think nonsense!” That day, Grandmother said that in the future, the procurement of the big kitchen will follow the rules. The steward will procure from outside. You don’t need to worry about the silver in the public. The Qiao family has a big business. Could it be that they can’t even afford to eat? ”
‘”Then where’s grandmother” Qiao Yunxi, who was about to say something, looked very distressed.
Qiao Jinwen took a deep breath. Even though she knew that this idiot was aggressive because of the presence of the Crown Prince, not only could she not get angry, she could also maintain the harmony between sisters. She patiently and carefully explained, “Grandmother did not waste her time loving you. Although you should honor Grandmother, Grandmother will not make it difficult for eldest branch. It will be difficult for us to do it.” “Grandmother, just give it to me once or twice. My mother has already started to prepare for the New Year’s Eve dinner. If there is anything missing, she will tell Eldest Uncle. As for the New Year’s gift, we have already discussed it last time. According to the standards of previous years, Grandmother will make up her mind if there are any changes.”
“That’s good.” Qiao Yunxi heaved a sigh of relief.
Gu Jinzhen had been staring at Qiao Jinwen and Qiao Xi. Naturally, he had also seen Qiao Jinwen being guided by Qiao Xi the entire time.
With such thoughts at such a young age, it was no wonder that so many people had suffered and lost their lives in her previous life.
If he hadn’t secretly protected Qiao Jinwen, he wouldn’t have been killed by Qiao Yunxi countless times.
The reason he wavered was because Qiao Xi hadn’t done anything harmful in her life, but Qiao Jinwen was already under her control. If she continued to develop like this, she would sooner or later be devoured by the poisonous woman.
West Sichuan?
It’s a good place for accidents.
Qiao Manor.
After Shen Huaihao and Gu Jinzhen left, Qiao Yi and Qiao Jinwen also hurriedly left the manor on the pretext of returning to their grandmother. Once they returned to the Qiao manor, they arrived at the fourth bedroom first. The four of them closed the door and discussed for an incense stick of time before arriving at the middle courtyard.
Old Madame Qiao had been waiting for news from the other side. Seeing that the two children had returned, she immediately summoned them to sit beside her and said, “How is it?”
He asked very straightforwardly and succinctly.
Qiao Jinwen lowered her eyes shyly.
Old Madame Qiao knew that there was a play at first sight, and the smile on her face became even more brilliant. She asked the whole process in detail.
Qiao Jinwen was also a smart person. Whether it was because she wanted to trample Qiao Yunxi under her feet or in order to show her extraordinary charm and weight, she picked it up and said.
Anyway, she and Shen Huaihao were the only ones who stayed behind to guard the base camp. Whatever she said, these people believed her.
Xue Tao looked at her daughter with a gratified expression.
Although in Qiao Family’s capacity, Qiao Jinwen had entered Duke mansion and was probably only a concubine. However, she was the one who taught Qiao Jinwen. She had spent so much money and hired Mammy in the palace to train her. Regardless of talent or appearance, she was not inferior to the daughters of the aristocratic families and officials in the capital. As long as her daughter struggled, she could give birth to a son and become a concubine. Was she still far away from being a concubine?
Everyone knew the situation in mansion of Marquis Zhen Yuan. With the current situation of the Crown Prince, those ambitious people would not marry Duke mansion. However, the Crown Prince had already won the title. As the only son of the Old Marquis, the matter of passing on incense was imminent. Although the Old Marquis did not seem to be in a hurry, they were all parents. Xue Tao believed that she understood the hearts of the Old Marquis and the Old Marquis’ wife.
The Crown Prince was already like this. If he did not give birth to a son, the Marquis’ Manor would be even more difficult in the future. At that time, whether or not he could protect the military talisman would have to be said differently.
While Lord Marquis was still alive, he still had prestige in front of the Imperial Court and the Little Emperor. Now that the Crown Prince had the incense, Lord Marquis also had an heir. He placed it beside him and taught him well. In the future, it would not be impossible for him to directly take over the military talisman from Lord Marquis after crossing the Crown Prince.
Of course, the premise of these hypotheses was that Qiao Jinwen had to give birth to a son.
Given the current situation of the Marquis of Zhen Yuan Manor, the daughter of the Qiao Family could not be considered a high-ranking figure.
Of course, Xue Tao had other plans in her heart. She was not someone who was too ambitious. She knew her abilities, but she did not let go of any possibilities. Those plans … were temporarily let go. Perhaps, when would the opportunity come?
After Old Madame Qiao heard Qiao Jinwen and Qiao Yi’s interaction on the mountain today, she nodded in satisfaction, “Second brother and third son have made great contributions today. Our Qiao family will prosper in the future, and these two children will be great contributors.”
“Without Grandmother’s ability to plan, how could Second Brother and I be so successful? Grandmother is the greatest contributor to the Qiao family. In the future, granddaughter will have to learn more from Grandmother. Not to mention learning all of Grandmother’s abilities, at least we need to be the best helpers for Grandmother.”
“This child is so considerate.” Old Madam Qiao kindly hugged Qiao Jinwen and patted her back twice.
Although Old Madam Qiao was kind to her grandchildren and grandsons, she didn’t have such an intimate gesture. Qiao Jinwen was the first to do so. It could be seen how much Old Madam Qiao valued her.
“What do you think of that Gu Sheng?” Old Madam Qiao asked.
This was for Fourth Master Qiao, but the answer was Qiao Yi. “Grandmother, grandson thinks that we need to get along well with this Gu Sheng.”
“Tell me.”
Qiao Yi said seriously, “Gu Sheng is related to the Zhong family, and he is also a horse merchant. Whether it is his own strength or his backing, we have never come into contact with him. Grandson believes that this is our opportunity.” Gu Sheng is an important person whether we want to get close to the Marquis’ Mansion from Gu Sheng, pass him, get to know more dignitaries, or travel with him. ”
“But” Qiao Jinwen said hesitantly, “Gu Sheng seems to be hostile to us.”
“How could it be?” Old Madame Qiao asked in surprise.
“You’re wrong,” said Qiao Yi, who had the most say as a bystander. “Gu Sheng’s hostility is only directed at Qiao Qiao. I think he has some interest in you.”
“Second brother, what nonsense!” Qiao Jinwen glared at Qiao Yi coquettishly.
“Second Brother, what’s the situation?” Fourth Master Qiao was also confused.
Only then did Qiao Yi explain, “Gu Sheng and the Crown Prince have a very good personal relationship. The two of them went hunting together in the manor today. I’ve been observing them for a few times and found that Gu Sheng has an inexplicable hostility towards Qiao Qiao.”
“Speaking of which, the last time Qiao Qiao was injured in Duke mansion, Gu Sheng was also there.” Xue Tao said after knowing what was going on.
“Could it be Gu Sheng who injured Qiao Qiao?” Old Madame Qiao’s tone was too narrow-minded.
“I don’t know. However, Gu Sheng’s hostility towards Qiao Qiao is obvious. We can make good use of it.”
“Then what’s going on with him and San’er?” Old Madame Qiao was very concerned.
“Second brother, don’t talk nonsense!” Qiao Jinwen glared at Qiao Yi, but her words did not have much deterrence.
From the bottom of her heart, she still enjoyed it.
The man’s gaze and thoughts were on her, it was an affirmation of her.
Regardless of whether Gu Sheng was her target or not, it would always be useful in the future. As long as Gu Sheng had feelings for her, it was not something that could be easily captured.
“Well, Grandson also said this because he saw Gu Sheng protect Third Son everywhere.”
“San’er, is that so?” She could not hear Old Madam Qiao’s tone, nor could she tell her emotions.
Qiao Jinwen had no choice but to put on a brave face and said, “Grandmother, this granddaughter did not see it. However, Granddaughter can see some of Gu Sheng’s hostility towards Qiao Qiao.”
Old Madame Qiao nodded her head in satisfaction. “We can’t act too hastily on these matters. No matter what thoughts Gu Sheng has towards San’er, and where his identity and abilities are, you must make good use of them. Don’t forget our ultimate goal. As for Gu Sheng, make the most of them.”