Chapter 606 The News Brought by Li Sanqi
After the eldest branch of the family moved out, the huge Qiao mansion was empty again.
Fortunately, Feng Yuerou would often bring her two children to her side, and with Li Yiqian, who was changing every day, taking care of her under her nose, and Weijia would occasionally bring Zhenjie over when the weather was nice, she didn't feel lonely at all.
That morning, Qiao Qinghe went to the east wing to see Qian Ge'er return, and then received a letter from Princess Huaiyang's residence, saying that she would come to visit in the afternoon.
The fervor surrounding the return of the army to the capital has not yet subsided.
The mansions of the Marquis of Enping, the Marquis of Yongchang, the Marquis of Yongning, and the Duke of Jin, which had received imperial honors, have been bustling with visitors lately.
The delayed imperial examinations are finally approaching in a few days, and who will be able to pass with flying colors is a hot topic of discussion in the capital.
There's also the Crown Prince from Da'an, who's been staying at the Honglu Hall these days without causing any trouble. But those in the know understand that Crown Prince Xia won't leave Dayan until the marriage alliance is finalized.
As a result, people would discuss the marriage alliance over tea and after meals, wondering which family would be chosen.
There are many disturbances and disturbances in the outside world.
However, Qiao Qinghe has been busy with the moving of the Qiao family's eldest son these days, so she hasn't paid much attention to it.
It is unknown why Li Sanqi has come so suddenly.
Just as he was pondering the invitation, a maid came to report that the young lady had arrived.
Qiao Qinghe's heart skipped a beat. Could Li Sanqi have come here for Qiao Ning?
Soon, Qiao Ning walked in carrying a package.
"Qiao Ning greets her great-aunt." Qiao Ning bowed in greeting.
Qiao Qinghe beckoned, "Come and sit down. What are you holding in your arms? Why did you bring it here yourself? Why isn't there a maid with you?"
Qiao Ning smiled and handed the bundle to A Shuang, "I told them not to come along. This is a nightgown I made for my great-aunt. I wanted to give it to her myself, and I hope she won't find it offensive."
A Shuang was surprised for a moment, then took the bundle, walked to Qiao Qinghe's side, squatted down, opened the bundle, revealing a plain nightgown inside.
When others make clothes for their elders, they usually make coats. This way, the elders can wear them and show off their filial piety, while also spreading goodwill about the younger generation. But Miss Biao made nightgowns that no one else could see…
Qiao Qinghe examined it carefully and touched it. The nightgown was finely made, and the material was exactly the same as what she usually wore. The color was also her favorite. It was clear that it was made with care and that every aspect had been taken into consideration.
Startled, Qiao Qinghe ordered, "Take it and have someone wash it carefully and put it in my wardrobe."
This means you have to wear it.
"Yes." A-Shuang smiled and put away her nightgown.
Qiao Qinghe looked at Qiao Ning with affection, "You're so thoughtful. There's a sewing room in the manor, don't tire yourself out."
"I'm not tired." Qiao Ning smiled shyly. "I've been staying with my great-aunt, and I don't know how to repay her, so I can only do what I can."
"I just hope my great-aunt doesn't mind my rough needlework."
Yes, Qiao Ning did not move to Changxing Street with Grandma Qiao and the others.
Qiao Qinghe spoke up and persuaded the person to stay.
Firstly, Qiao Qinghe had heard about the trouble caused by the neighbors around the Qiao family's new residence and was worried that some fool might offend Qiao Ning and ruin her reputation. Therefore, she took precautions.
Secondly, it was also because of Li Sanqi's previous reminder that they were afraid the people from the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion would directly come to the Qiao family's door, and the eldest branch of the family would not be able to protect them, or they might have other intentions.
As long as someone is by her side, even if the eldest branch of the family has any ulterior motives, they will have to get past her.
Thirdly, it was simply because she really liked this girl, so she wanted to protect her a bit.
Look, we made her clothes and shoes before, and now we're even making her pajamas.
They know how to be grateful. They are also quiet and reserved, and rarely cause trouble.
It's hard not to like a child like that.
I just don't know who will end up with this child.
Qiao Ning came to pay her respects and bring her a nightgown; she left after sitting for only a short while.
"Your cousin is such a wonderful girl! She's virtuous, filial, and blessed. She'll surely marry a wonderful husband in the future!"
Ah Shuang praised sincerely.
Qiao Qinghe smiled and nodded, but she still felt uneasy.
In the afternoon, Li Sanqi arrived as promised.
Qiao Qinghe's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally died.
What did you say?
Li Sanqi looked at Qiao Qinghe with a complicated expression. "You heard me right. My maternal grandmother told me that she wanted to arrange for my uncle to take Qiao Ning as a concubine."
Qiao Qinghe frowned. "Isn't Madam Wen making things difficult for us?"
“I made it clear in public back then that my Qiao Ning would not become someone's concubine. She knew that too!”
"Now, how, how..."
Li Sanqi sighed, "In the end, it's because she was rejected when she was supposed to marry him, and she still harbors resentment."
“My maternal grandmother originally wanted Qiao Ning to be my eldest cousin’s concubine, but after hearing that Qiao Ning didn’t want to be a concubine, she decided to reluctantly let Qiao Ning marry my uncle.”
"As you know, the result was..."
"Qiao Ning refused the marriage proposal, and even Yuan Yao, who was her second choice, refused it."
“My maternal grandmother was furious when she came back from Fahua Temple that time. I heard she even fell ill and stayed in bed for three days.”
Li Sanqi looked at Qiao Qinghe with sympathy. "First, my uncle turned the tide in Li Chengjun's treason case, and then my uncle made meritorious contributions in quelling the rebellion on the border. The Yongchang Marquis's mansion is now extremely popular. There are countless people coming to my uncle's door to arrange marriages and propose marriages."
"When my maternal grandmother hears about my uncle's marriage, she immediately thinks of you all."
Qiao Qinghe's face darkened, and she said coldly, "Does the Yongchang Marquis's mansion think my Qiao family is easy to bully? If I don't comply, does she dare to try to seize it by trickery?"
"Hmph, although I am incompetent, I can still borrow the power of the Marquis of Enping's mansion when it matters."
After saying that, Qiao Qinghe looked at Li Sanqi with an embarrassed expression as if she had thought of something. "I was so angry that I spoke without thinking. Princess, please don't take this old woman seriously."
Li Sanqi smiled and waved his hand, "Madam, you're overthinking it."
After a pause, Li Sanqi solemnly reminded her, "Madam, have you ever thought about why my maternal grandmother would say such things in front of me, even though she knew we were on good terms?"
Qiao Qinghe was taken aback. "Wasn't it so that you could pass on a message to me?"
"Yes and no." Li Sanqi smiled at Qiao Qinghe. "Madam, you're so smart, you can't possibly not understand, can you?"
Qiao Qinghe frowned and pondered.
After a long while, she suddenly looked up at Li Sanqi and said, "It's true that Madam Wen is angry, and it's also true that she wants to take Qiao Ning as a concubine for Wen Jue!"
"However, by deliberately telling the princess that she knew, she left me a glimmer of hope!"
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