Chapter 121 Qiao Yuanyao Who Doesn't Suffer Losses
The others who came with him couldn't help but worry about Qiao Yuanyao.
Only Qiao Jingyao, the elder brother, remained calm and composed, looking like he was waiting to see a good show.
Zhixing, who was able to stay by Huijing's side, was certainly no naive or innocent girl. Hearing the words of the young nuns, he was immediately horrified and rushed forward to stop them.
However, just as she was about to step forward, Ajiu blocked her way.
"I want to see what kind of life Yuanyao is living in your Qiushui Nunnery!"
These words were spoken by Madam Min Qiao, and they carried a hint of obvious anger in their stern tone.
Everyone stopped and waited quietly for what would happen next.
Just as everyone was holding their breath for Qiao Yuanyao, a clear and loud voice shouted, "Pah! If it weren't for me, you wouldn't even be able to afford a full meal! I didn't ask you to do my laundry, serving me is already a favor, and you still want me to do your laundry? Keep dreaming!"
"Qiao Yuanyao! Don't go too far!"
"That's right, don't go too far!"
"Pah! Who's going too far? Who's really going too far?" A clear and loud voice rang out again, "Don't you all know what Qiushui Nunnery was like before and what it's like now?"
"Don't you know how much money and gifts my family has sent to Qiushui Nunnery over the years?"
"You still dare to say that I eat at Qiushui Nunnery and live at Qiushui Nunnery?"
"Pah! It's clearly Qiushui Nunnery that eats my food and lives in my house!"
“Let me tell you, it’s Qiushui Nunnery’s good fortune that I can live here! It’s my ability to wash my own clothes and take care of myself! It’s my magnanimity that I don’t want you to serve me!”
"If you dare to point fingers at me again, believe me, I'll come down the mountain and go home right now! I'll make sure you all live on dirt and dust from now on!"
"you……"
"you……"
The young nuns were so angry at Qiao Yuanyao's words that they were speechless for a moment.
Hearing this, Madam Min Qiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Hahaha, she has a good personality and never suffers a loss!"
Everyone laughed along.
So all their worries were for nothing?
Seeing this, Zhixing wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing Min Qiao's laughter, everyone turned to look.
The young nuns were startled to see strangers arrive. They hurriedly greeted Zhixing and then went about their business.
Qiao Jingyao was sitting by the well washing clothes, and even when she was arguing with a few young nuns, she didn't stop washing clothes.
When she saw Zhixing leading a group of strangers, she stopped what she was doing and looked at them.
Min Qiaoshi also saw Qiao Yuanyao, who was dressed simply and had two long braids.
“You must be Yuanyao?” Madam Min recognized him almost immediately.
There was no way around it; the Qiao Yuanyao in front of her looked almost exactly like Zhou, the second sister-in-law in Min Qiao's memory.
When she got married, Zhou was also about twenty years old, just like Qiao Yuanyao in front of her.
Back then, Zhou was bright, lively, and enthusiastic, always radiating energy, like a little sun that warms people's hearts at all times.
Looking at Qiao Yuanyao, who seemed to be cut from the same mold, Min Qiaoshi couldn't help but tear up.
Qiao Yuanyao looked at Min Qiaoshi strangely, wondering to herself. Why did she start crying after only saying one sentence?
Seemingly afraid that Madam Min would actually cry in front of her, Qiao Yuanyao quickly stood up, wiped the water off her hands, curtsied to Madam Min, and respectfully replied, "Madam, I am Qiao Yuanyao. May I ask what brings you here?"
Even after living in Qiushui Nunnery for five years, Qiao Yuanyao's manners remained impeccable.
Madam Min was very pleased. These five years of seclusion had not erased the traces left on Qiao Yuanyao, nor had it smoothed out Qiao Yuanyao's own edges. This was very good!
Thinking of this, Madam Min's mood improved, and a smile appeared on her face.
“I am your aunt. I have just returned to the Qiao family from the capital. I heard about your situation and came here specifically to take you home.”
Upon hearing this, Zhixing's heart leaped into her throat. She instinctively stared at Qiao Yuanyao, awaiting his reply.
Qiao Yuanyao did not disappoint Zhixing's expectations. She shook her head with a wry smile and refused, saying, "I appreciate Aunt's kindness, but I will not leave Qiushui Nunnery."
He then bowed to Madam Min Qiao again and said apologetically, "I've made you come all this way for nothing, Aunt. Please go back now."
After saying that, he sat down on the small stool again, ready to continue washing clothes.
Madam Min frowned slightly. Before she could give a signal, A-Shuang smiled and snatched the clothes from Qiao Yuanyao's hands. "Let me wash them. It's not easy for the Grand Madam to come all this way. Even if Miss A-Shuang doesn't want to go home with the Grand Madam, she should at least keep her company and have a chat with her."
Without thinking twice, he started washing clothes.
Ah Shuang also came from a poor family, so washing clothes was naturally no problem for her.
Seeing this, Aqi quickly came over to help.
Ajiu was only three years old when she was sold, and afterwards she stayed in an assassin organization, so she didn't know how to do laundry. Therefore, she didn't go up to cause trouble, but just stood quietly behind Min Qiaoshi, protecting Min Qiaoshi's safety.
Qiao Yuanyao was pushed aside, but she wasn't annoyed. Since someone offered to help with the laundry, she readily gave in. Smiling, she stood up and greeted Madam Min Qiao, "Then Aunt, please come and sit in my room."
“Okay, let’s go sit down.” Madam Min Qiao replied with a smile and followed Qiao Yuanyao to her room.
Zhixing originally wanted to follow, but Madam Min Qiao smiled and told him to go ahead with his own business. There's no need for him to stay here.
Zhixing hesitated for a moment, then nodded, said goodbye, and left.
Just like before, Qiao Yuanyao firmly rejected Madam Qiao's offer.
It seems unlikely that anything will go wrong.
Thinking of this, Zhixing strode away. She wanted to see what good things Madam Qiao had sent to Qiushui Nunnery.
Qiao Yuanyao's room was located at the far east end of the courtyard, with a view of the valley, cliffs, and vast mountains outside the window, offering a very open vista.
The room wasn't small either. Against the north wall stood a large solid wood bed, and at the foot of the bed was a fairly large wardrobe. Against the west wall were a round table and four round stools.
Near the window on the east wall, there was a long desk, and next to it was a small bookshelf filled with books. When you have free time, you can read or write here.
Min Qiao felt that even if she came here, she could stay for a while in this environment.
It seems that the Qiao family has prepared everything they can think of, and Qiushui Nunnery does not seem to have treated Qiao Yuanyao unfairly.
Of course, judging from the situation they had encountered before, Qiao Yuanyao was not going to suffer any losses.
Qiao Yuanyao led Min Qiaoshi to sit down at the round table and poured her a cup of water from the teapot on the table.
"Please forgive me, Aunt. We have limited resources. Please make do with this."
Madam Min Qiao smiled, picked up the water glass, and took a small sip. "This is spring water, isn't it? It's quite sweet and refreshing."
Qiao Yuanyao didn't respond to the question, but went straight to the point: "I already know why my aunt came. But I still have to disappoint her."
“My aunt has seen the environment here, and I’m quite happy living here. Life is peaceful. So I won’t go down the mountain with my aunt.”
Min Qiao choked.
Before she could even offer any advice, this girl had already spoken so bluntly. How was she supposed to say anything then?
Just then, Qiao Jingyao, who had followed them in, suddenly spoke up: "Let's go down the mountain with Aunt."
Hearing the familiar voice, Qiao Yuanyao looked in surprise at the middle-aged man, "Manager Li," and exclaimed, "Second Brother?"
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