Chapter 468 Qiao Qinghe's Family Tree List
"I can't forget it! I've already thought of a name, and I'm just waiting for you to make the decision."
Qiao Qinghe smiled and instructed A Shuang to fetch the names she had chosen for her two children.
Ah Shuang responded and came out, quickly returning with two pieces of paper.
“I’ve come up with a few names for the two children. You can choose two from them.”
Feng Yuerou took the two sheets of paper with names written on them and looked at them. There were six names written on each sheet.
After reading each name aloud, Feng Yuerou smiled and said, "Mother, Bao Ge'er will be named Qiao Jin, and Yu Jie'er will be named Qiao Yu. Let's settle on these two names."
Qiao Qinghe smiled and agreed, "I'm glad you like it."
The two chatted about the children for a while longer.
Qiao Qinghe thought of something and said with a smile, "I've had someone reserve a courtyard for you in the mansion. From now on, this will be your home, mother and children. You can come back to live here anytime you want."
Feng Yuerou's eyes welled up with tears, but she remained rational and did not choose to move in. Instead, she decided to come back and stay for three to five days during holidays.
Qiao Qinghe naturally wouldn't object.
Her intention was simply to show Feng Yuerou her attitude and let her know that she considered her family.
This is why she insisted on reserving a courtyard for Min Yuexi, even though she knew it was impossible for her to move in.
After seeing Feng Yuerou off, Qiao Qinghe went to her study to prepare a list of people who needed to be included in the family genealogy.
As for trivial matters such as ancestor worship, Qiao Qinghe entrusted them to He Shi to handle.
Now the Qiao residence has become the residence of Lady Qinghe, and there are many more people living there. There are also many more things to do from top to bottom.
With Wei Jia absent, A Shuang's abilities are somewhat lacking. She's fine with just taking care of my own affairs, but managing the affairs of the entire Qiao family is beyond her capabilities.
Moreover, A Shuang's status was not high enough for her to accept this job.
After much deliberation, Qiao Qinghe chose He Shi from among Wu Shi, Xiao Wu Shi, He Shi, and Cao Shi to temporarily manage the affairs of the household.
Having gone through so much in the past, He is now well-behaved and sensible, and also quite capable.
Qiao Qinghe was willing to give her a chance.
As for whether Ms. He can catch it, that depends on her own abilities.
Putting aside these digressions, Qiao Qinghe listed out the names of those who needed to be included in the family genealogy.
First was Min Yuexi, who, as the eldest granddaughter, changed her name to Qiao Yuexi and married the third prince, Prince Qi, Li Chengrui.
The eldest grandson, Min Changzhong, changed his name to Qiao Changzhong and married Wu Qin.
Min Changli, the second grandson of the legitimate wife, changed his name to Qiao Changli.
Then there are Feng Yuerou's two children, Qiao Jin and Qiao Yu, who are her third grandson and second granddaughter, respectively.
After thinking for a moment, Qiao Qinghe added Min Yuerui's name to the list, writing "Qiao Yuerui" after it. Then, after another thought, she wrote "He Rui" on the side.
He Rui is Min Yuerui's real name.
Whether to change their surname or take this opportunity to revert to their original names, Qiao Qinghe decided to give the He mother and daughter a choice.
Thinking of this, Qiao Qinghe didn't delay and directly asked A Shuang to invite He and her daughter over.
Upon hearing that Qiao Qinghe was looking for them, the mother and daughter arrived quickly.
"Grandma, we heard you were looking for us?"
Qiao Qinghe waved her hand, letting He Shi and Min Yuerui see the list of people she had compiled.
"Grandma, what's wrong with you...?" Madam He looked at Qiao Qinghe with a mixture of surprise and joy, somewhat incredulous.
“I am currently compiling a list of people who will be added to the family genealogy in three days.”
Qiao Qinghe pointed to Min Yuerui, then to the two names written on the paper: "Qiao Yuerui" and "He Rui."
"I'm giving you a chance to choose for yourselves."
"If we choose to change our surname, I will record Min Yuerui in the family genealogy as agreed."
"If you want to return to your original surname, I will grant your request. I will also find someone to help you register as separate households."
"However, no matter what you choose, you will not be able to leave the Qiao residence or the capital in the short term."
"Think it through before you tell me your answer."
Overwhelmed with emotion, Madam He asked tremblingly after a long while, "Rui'er?"
Min Yuerui was also deeply shocked when she saw the two names. After hearing Qiao Qinghe's words, she was so excited that she forgot to react for a moment.
Hearing He call his name, he finally came to his senses and knelt down before Qiao Qinghe with a thud.
"Grandma, if I choose He Rui, can you really help us change our household registration to private household status?"
They used to be merchants. The social hierarchy was: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Even though they were wealthy, they were still considered inferior.
This is also one of the reasons why the He family went to great lengths to give He Rui a noble birth.
Of course, the early death of her husband and the subsequent machinations of her uncles and brothers to seize the property and oppress her and her daughter were also contributing factors.
As for being rescued by the Marquis of An'nan's mansion, reaching an exchange of interests with the Sun family, and entering the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion, it was all inseparable from He Shi's obsession with giving He Ruibo an identity.
“Okay,” Qiao Qinghe said casually, “but you have to work for me for ten years.”
Min Yuerui looked at Madam He and asked in confusion, "Grandma, my mother can be your housekeeper, but what can I do for you?"
Qiao Qinghe smiled and said, "I heard from Manager Yang that you have a great talent for business. As you know, Manager Yang is getting old, and his grandson has already become a scholar. He can't possibly manage my business forever."
Min Yuerui understood Qiao Qinghe's intention, and without further hesitation, she kowtowed to Qiao Qinghe and solemnly agreed, "I am willing to serve as the old lady's steward for the rest of my life and manage her business!"
Seeing this, Madam He quickly knelt down and promised, "Grandma, I am also willing to be your housekeeper for the rest of my life."
"So, you've all decided to revert to the surname He?"
The mother and daughter exchanged a glance and nodded in unison: "Yes."
After taking a stroll around the inner quarters of the Marquis's mansion, the mother and daughter had truly lost both their wife and their army!
Not only did she lose her enormous family fortune, but Min Yuerui also ruined her reputation and innocence, destroying her entire life.
He even narrowly escaped death twice!
Indeed, what doesn't belong to you can't be forced.
Qiao Qinghe confirmed again: "Are you sure?"
"Yes." The mother and daughter nodded again.
Qiao Qinghe smiled and said, "I understand. You may leave now."
"Yes. Thank you so much, ma'am!" The mother and daughter got up and left, tears streaming down their faces.
After the two left, Qiao Qinghe picked up her pen again and crossed out Min Yuerui's name.
After thinking for a moment, he wrote two more names on the paper.
Qiao Jingyuan, Cao Weijia.
Seeing Qiao Qinghe's newly written name, A Shuang asked in confusion, "Grandma, what's going on here...?"
Qiao Qinghe put down her pen and said uncertainly, "A Shuang, do you think my second sister-in-law will be angry if I adopt Jingyuan into my name without permission?"
It's clearly too late to send a letter to Huizhou City to solicit opinions now. So she has no choice but to act first and inform them later.
She originally planned to adopt Wei Jiazuo as her goddaughter after returning to the capital.
But after thinking about it, the adopted daughter was not a true member of the Qiao family.
Fortunately, Emperor Xiaozhao has now bestowed an imperial edict, allowing her to establish her own residence, build a shrine, and compile a family genealogy.
She then wanted to adopt Qiao Jingyuan into her own family so that, as his widow, Wei Jia could rightfully surpass Wu Shi and become the head wife of the household.
Ah Shuang was startled by her grandmother's high regard for Wei Jia, and also shocked by her grandmother's unconventional ways.
It took her a long time to calm herself down before she said seriously, "Young Master Jingyuan has passed away. In order for Sister Weijia's unborn child to have a better background, I think Auntie will not object."
Qiao Qinghe nodded. "You're right. Let's settle this then. In three days, we'll also add Jingyuan and Weijia's names to the family genealogy."
"I'll write a letter in a bit, and you should have someone send it to Huizhou City as fast as possible. At least let them know."
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