Chapter 280: A Bit Old
But Kang mentioned it suddenly when he went to look for him this morning. Time was short and he didn't bring many valuables with him. These two were the only things he could take with him, so he had to make do with it.
So Qin Jiashu is now feeling very uneasy, fearing that Kang's family will dislike him because of his negligence.
"It's okay. In this kind of situation, the thought is the most important." Kang saw Qin Jiashu's worry and comforted him, "Wei'er and the others are not the kind of people who value money and fame, so don't worry."
Kang's words were gentle, but Qin Jiashu was silent for a while, then he opened his mouth tentatively, "Actually, I do have some savings, and I have some status in the capital..."
"You're saying that again." Kang raised his eyebrows, and then said earnestly, "I know you want to reassure me, to make me feel that I have someone to rely on in the future, and I don't have to be so busy running around, but I don't do business just to make money, I just like doing business."
"Besides, I have accumulated so much wealth over the years. Even if I am penniless, it is enough for us to have food and clothing for the rest of our lives. Please stop saying such things and mentioning your family affairs."
Qin Jiashu, "..."
Sure enough, whenever he mentioned his identity and family situation, he would be interrupted.
Was it because his appearance and temperament really didn't look like a prince, or was it that Kang didn't care about his identity at all? Or was it that Kang didn't like the capital, so he didn't want to understand?
But he still had to know it in the end. After all, the two of them had to prepare for the wedding, and he also had to marry Kang in a grand manner.
Qin Jiashu took a deep breath and spoke again, "Actually, the second brother I mentioned to you before..."
"Yes." Kang nodded, and then said, "Although you have a deep friendship, you are not born of the same mother. In addition, you are now living separately. Although your second brother is now mainly managing the inheritance left by his ancestors, he still has several other half brothers. If you frequently trouble your second brother, I am afraid that it will also cause dissatisfaction among the other brothers, which will be very troublesome."
Kang had been doing business for a long time and had come into contact with all kinds of people. Naturally, she had heard about many quarrels between brothers and sisters-in-law in other people's families. However, the relationships in her family were simple and her personality was a bit rough. She disliked these trivial matters and internal house quarrels the most. Just listening to them gave her a headache.
So when he first learned that Qin Jiashu had many brothers, he took a deep breath and became very nervous, but when he learned that Qin Jiashu had separated from his other brothers and lived on his own, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Each family lived their lives behind closed doors and did not have much contact with each other. They only visited each other during the holidays, and as long as they could keep up appearances, she could still accept it.
After being interrupted twice in a row, Qin Jiashu was a little depressed. He hung his head and thought for a long time before tilting his head to look at Kang. "If, I mean if, if I were in a high position, would you like it?"
"A high position and great power?" Kang stared at Qin Jiashu with eyes wide open, her mouth opened and closed again, and finally looked Qin Jiashu up and down carefully, "Aren't you too old to study for the imperial examination now?"
Qin Jiashu, "..."
"Is it possible that I could inherit some position or something?"
Kang's eyes widened again, and after a moment she reached out and patted Qin Jiashu's forehead, "Inherited in a dream? Tell me, what did you inherit, a county lord, a marquis, a duke, or a prince?"
Without waiting for Qin Jiashu to answer, Kang laughed out loud, "Okay, okay, I know you are a little worried about your family background and want to make progress, but you really don't have to be like this. I do business because I like it, not because I like money or power."
"When I no longer have the energy to manage these businesses, I will hand them over to others and find a place to settle down, watch the sunrise and sunset, grow crops, wash clothes by the stream, weave cloth and feed chickens at home, and live a simple life."
Qin Jiashu fell silent upon hearing this.
With Kang's character of not fearing the world, she really didn't care, and she probably wouldn't like the life in a mansion in the capital.
In the future, I will follow her to travel all over the world, and as she said, when we are older, it will be nice to live a rural life with her, with the man farming and the woman weaving.
Now that the princes are growing up, they are slowly able to handle some affairs independently. In time, they will all become pillars of the court. It is time for them, the old guard, to give up their power and take care of things.
October is the Empress Dowager's birthday, and he must return to Beijing at that time to explain the situation to the Emperor and express his feelings.
Although the Emperor and he were not born of the same mother, his mother and the Empress Dowager grew up together and were close friends. Therefore, despite the age difference between him and the Emperor, their friendship is better than that of brothers.
If he asked, the emperor and the empress dowager would probably agree.
Qin Jiashu thought about it silently and felt that there was no need to worry too much about letting Kang know his identity. He just nodded and said, "That sounds great. I will help with farming, chopping wood, fetching water, washing clothes and cooking..."
"You've done it all, so what should I do?" Kang rolled his eyes at Qin Jiashu.
"Drink some tea, enjoy the flowers, look at the sun, and admire the moon." Qin Jiashu smiled slyly, "And cheer me up at the same time."
Smooth talking.
Kang glared at Qin Jiashu, but couldn't help but smile.
The carriage soon arrived at Qu's mansion.
The Qu Mansion today is more lively than usual, but not too lively.
No outsiders were invited to the hundred-day banquet. Only Kang and Qin Jiashu, Chen's uncle and aunt, and some of Qu Zhiwen's close relatives were invited. If men and women were to sit separately, they would only have one seat on each side.
However, today was a daytime banquet, and drinking was not the main thing. Moreover, most of the guests were elders, so there was no need to worry too much and no distinction was made. Only two banquet tables were set up, and everyone sat around them, talking and eating lively.
Qu Sisi is full of energy all day long. She is chubby, fair and tender, and not afraid of strangers. Her eyes are like purple-black grapes, rolling around, looking at this and that, and from time to time she grins, revealing a "toothless" smile.
Such a cute look made everyone present couldn't help laughing.
Qu Zhiwen and Chen were also all smiles.
Unfortunately, both of their sons died young. They thought they would have to spend the rest of their lives missing their deceased sons, but God had mercy on them and gave them a precious daughter, whose appearance combined almost all the advantages of their two sons.
His eyebrows and eyes are like those of the eldest son, and his nose is like that of the second son. The most important thing is that there is a small light pink birthmark on his left arm and right calf.
(End of this chapter)
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