Chapter 422 I won’t come here anymore
Chu Ying'er looked at the two concerned and nervous faces in front of her, and said with a bit of a smile: "You two are making up stories about the Ninth Princess. Aren't you afraid that there are ears on the other side of the wall? If you spread rumors, you will be punished."
Pomegranate and Yangmei's expressions suddenly changed and they looked around in panic.
Chu Ying'er said, "I'm just teasing you. Actually, I should have seen clearly when the Ninth Princess was plotting against Lu Xiang. I just can't bear to part with the sisterly feelings we've had for so many years. Since the Ninth Princess doesn't care, I won't be unhappy for someone who's not worth it. Let's go. I'll go pay my respects to Concubine Liang."
"Princess, you scared me to death." Yangmei said, patting her chest.
Shi Liu hurriedly pulled Chu Ying'er and quickened the pace: "Princess, let's go. We won't come here again in the future."
"Don't tell Concubine Liang and Concubine Mother that I have been to Changchun Palace." Chu Ying'er warned them.
Pomegranate and Yangmei nodded without hesitation: "Yes, Princess."
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The entrance to the Qiao Mansion was crowded with people every day, from wealthy families to merchants who had business dealings with the Qiao family, most of whom came to make friends with Qiao Yuanan.
The appointment document from Emperor Chengde had been issued, and Qiao Yuanan entered the Hanlin Academy as a fifth-rank reader.
Chen Shuyang, the eldest son of Chen Hanlin, had been in the Hanlin Academy for so many years, but he was only a sixth-rank lecturer. Qiao Yuanan was a fifth-rank official when he first took office, which shows how much Emperor Chengde valued him.
The Hanlin Academy is an important place for cultivating talents, and all those who come out of the Hanlin Academy are important officials in the court.
Qiao Yuanan became a reader in the Imperial Academy at a young age. I believe that he will have a place in the court soon, so it is better to build relationships with him as early as possible. If you wait until Qiao Yuanan becomes successful, he will not be around to receive idle people.
But even though he was just a small official, Qiao Yuanan was exhausted by being flattered by so many people. In the end, he had no choice but to follow Qiao Jingru and hide in the Lu family.
The old lady was naturally very welcoming and quickly ordered people to prepare an independent and quiet courtyard for Qiao Yuanan in the front yard.
Lu Chao was even more overjoyed, and he struck while the iron was hot and moved all of Qiao Jingru's things back to the Lu family. In this way, Qiao Jingru was officially back, and the big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
Standing in front of Qinghui Courtyard which she had not seen for a long time, Qiao Jingru felt as if she was in another world.
"What's wrong, Qiao Qiao?" Lu Chao became nervous when he saw Qiao Jing standing at the door and not going in.
Could it be that Qinghuiyuan is full of bad memories for her, so she resists it?
If that's the case, shouldn't he talk to his grandmother about moving to another courtyard?
"It's okay, I just didn't expect that I would be back again, and I felt a little emotional for a moment." Qiao Jingru said with a chuckle.
"Young Master, Young Madam, you are finally back." Wen Zhu heard the noise, ran out, and saluted to the two of them happily.
Lu Chao said: "Well, I'm back. You can pack up and move out later."
The smile on Wenzhu's face suddenly disappeared like dried dog shit.
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Young Master, aren't you a little too quick to destroy the bridge after crossing it?
You have forgotten who took care of you so hard these days.
When the eldest young lady is not around, you feel that I am a caring little cotton-padded jacket, but as soon as I come back, you instantly no longer need me.
Wenzhu felt bitter, but he didn't say it.
He stared at Lu Chao with a pair of resentful eyes, just like a young wife abandoned by a heartless man.
Lu Chao couldn't help but shudder and rubbed the goose bumps on his hands.
He couldn't stand a grown man acting like a spoiled brat.
Wen Zhu turned around and was about to pack his things when Lu Chao suddenly stopped him and said, "Walk slowly and help me move the things in."
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Young Master, you are so heartless.
Qiao Jingru smiled and said, "Wenzhu, you don't have to move out. Qinghui Courtyard is so big, how can there not be a place for you to live?"
In the future, unlike studying in the academy, Wenzhu will not need to follow and serve every day. After Lu Chao takes office, Wenzhu will have to follow and serve all the time. If he is asked to live in the front yard, it will be inconvenient when summoned.
"Thank you, Madam." Wenzhu bowed and smiled, then stepped forward to take the bag from her hand: "The bag is heavy, I will help you carry it. Master is not considerate, Madam, please forgive me."
"You little brat, are you itching for trouble?" Lu Chao raised his leg and kicked Wen Zhu.
Wen Zhu dodged flexibly and said with a smile: "Young Master, you have to control your temper. It's okay for you to beat and scold me, but you can't do that to the Young Madam."
Lu Chao gnashed his teeth in anger.
I'm usually too nice to him, isn't it? How dare this bastard talk to him like that.
Qiao Jingru stood aside, watching the fighting master and servant with a faint smile, and felt that the sunlight above her head was particularly bright.
Lu Chao turned his head and felt a soft light flashing in front of him. Qiao Jingru's black hair was dotted with scattered crystals. Her dress was embroidered with small pale crimson plum petals and snow beads embroidered with silver thread. The embroidery was delicate, intricate and lifelike, making his heart warm and his heartbeat.
Qiao Jingru gave some instructions to Liangchen and Mother Ding, and then went to Fuyuan Hall.
Lu Xiang, Lu Qiao and Zhao Qingya were all there.
"Grandmother, I wish you all the best."
Qiao Jingru knelt on her knees and kowtowed as a gesture of respect.
The old lady smiled with narrowed eyes. Her grandson passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, and he also coaxed his grandson's wife back. The Lu family will get better and better in the future.
"Good boy, get up quickly."
Mother Wen walked over to Qiao Jingru and helped her up.
However, when she stretched out her hand, Lu Chao on the other side had already helped the person up considerately before she did.
Mother Wen was stunned for a moment, then she covered her mouth and chuckled, then stood back beside the old lady.
The master and servant looked at each other tacitly, with smiles that could not be hidden in their eyes.
Qiao Jingru and Lu Chao sat down and the maid served them tea.
The old lady smiled and asked, "You've been very busy these days, haven't you?"
"There are many people delivering notices every day. Some merchants are easier to deal with, but the officials' families in the capital cannot be easily dealt with. My mother is really unable to cope with it, and my second brother is also tired of dealing with it, so he hurriedly escaped under the pretext of sending me back." Qiao Jingru said with a chuckle.
"Your second brother has passed the imperial examination and is the new star in the court. Everyone wants to make friends with him. Since he has come to the Lu Mansion, let him live here with peace of mind. But for such a big happy event, have your parents told us when to hold a banquet to celebrate?" The old lady said happily.
Qiao Jingru nodded: "On the first day of next month, after the Luming Banquet in the palace, my mother said that she would trouble my grandmother to go early to help her deal with the ladies."
The people her mother dealt with most often were the wives of prefects. Pick any one of the wives of officials in the capital, and they might have some intricate relationship with some aristocratic family, so they must not be neglected.
"Okay, okay." The old lady nodded with a smile.
Since her in-laws needed her, she was naturally happy to help.
The higher Qiao Yuanan goes, the more beneficial it will be for their Lu family.
In the future in officialdom, Chao'er will need Qiao Yuanan's support.
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