Chapter 883 Even if he was facing his father, it would not work
Originally, he could turn a blind eye to the second and third wives' minor faults such as greed, unreasonable talk that made people angry, and gossip.
But when it comes to the safety of his family, he will not retreat even a single step.
Even if he was facing his father, it wouldn't work.
He had seen through his father's character a long time ago. To put it more extreme, unless his family members were not narrowly escaped danger like they were now, but really caused irreparable consequences, he would wake up.
If this is the case, Shao Yunduan hopes that he will never wake up.
Fang comforted him: "That old guy is just like that. You don't have to pay attention to him. Don't worry, I'm here for you! Besides, there are also the head of the village and the elders of the clan."
Shao Yunduan smiled and nodded: "I understand, mother."
This is also the reason why he donated family land, built schools and libraries.
In this way, the villagers will definitely protect him and their eldest family unwaveringly.
Unless his crimes are unforgivable and known to the world, and cannot be covered up.
Before going to Beijing, he would ask the head of the village, the clan leader and the elders to look after him. With his mother at home, he would have nothing to worry about.
Everyone continued to eat.
Everyone had long been accustomed to Uncle Shao's occasional convulsions, and their mood for eating was not affected, and they still finished the meal happily.
Shao Sanlang and Yang Xiaoni praised the soup highly and drank two bowls of soup each. They put down their bowls and chopsticks reluctantly only when they were full.
You know, not long after the Chinese New Year, my fifth brother's wife will have to accompany my fifth brother to Beijing. It will take at least half a year for her to come back, right? And she will be an official soon after she comes back. Her good craftsmanship will be enjoyed less and less, so of course she must cherish it!
The next day, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan went into the city to give New Year gifts to County Magistrate Qiao.
Everything remains the same.
They didn't take anything from home, and bought more things on the spot when they arrived at the county town.
The family’s financial situation is much better now - although no one knows how much property and assets they have, everyone knows that they are definitely not short of money.
Therefore, the amount of New Year gifts purchased has increased several times.
They brought ten live chickens and ducks, several packets of snacks, tea, wine, etc. The two were very high-profile, and everyone who saw them praised Mr. Shao and Miss Qiao for being so filial!
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan also felt that they were quite filial. After Lord and Mrs. Qiao treated them so well, they were still willing to give them face. Of course they were filial.
Lord Qiao felt a little unnatural when he saw the two of them. Mrs. Qiao simply said she was ill and didn't see them. Qiao Wei was taking care of her "bedside" and didn't show up either.
Aunt Du and Qiao Kou certainly didn't dare to show up unless Madam Qiao showed up.
It's quite ironic and funny. Last time, after Qiao Xuan accused Madam Qiao, even though Mr. Qiao didn't completely believe her in his heart, he actually believed a considerable part of her. After they left, he had a quarrel with Madam Qiao.
Then he reflected on his mistakes, expressed his concern and care for Aunt Du and Qiao Kou and her daughter, and urged Mrs. Qiao to be nicer to them and not to treat them harshly or bully them.
Somehow, he inadvertently found out that Mrs. Qiao had ordered people to search and rob Aunt Du's private property. He was furious and had another big quarrel with Mrs. Qiao.
Then he took out six pieces of fine material, five or six nice jade and porcelain ornaments, and four hundred taels of silver from the public treasury and gave them to Aunt Du as compensation.
Mrs. Qiao is the mistress after all. She took what belonged to Aunt Du, so she took it away. There is no reason for her to give it back. That would be a disgrace to her as the mistress of the house.
(End of this chapter)
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