Chapter 550: Will the Neighbors Sell It?
Lu Chao walked away, looking back every few steps, which made Qiao Jingru feel helpless but also sweet.
Looking at the joy and shyness that subconsciously revealed in Qiao Jingru's eyes, Lu Xiang couldn't help but smile. His sister-in-law was very happy now, and he was not so indignant anymore.
"Xiangxiang, you are good at needlework. From now on, I will leave all the children's clothes to you." Qiao Jingru said with a smile.
Lu Xiang blinked: "Sister-in-law, do you want to tire me to death?"
"Pooh, pooh, pooh, what's the point of talking about death? Good luck, our family has good days to come." The old lady was just a little frightened by what happened in the palace, and now she couldn't bear to hear the word death.
Lu Xiang smiled and said flatteringly: "Grandma, don't be angry, I was just joking."
"You are not allowed to say that." The old lady glared at her. This girl was loved by the Queen Mother and was an eyesore to the Queen Mother. She was in the middle of the vortex and if she made a mistake she would die. What's more, she was loved by the Eighth Prince and she might be plotted against again.
They have settled in the capital for so long, and she has been subjected to so much conspiracy.
If it were someone else or someone who was not so smart and decisive, I don’t know how many times I would have died.
Lu Xiang knew very well that the old lady loved her, so she kept begging for mercy and acting like a spoiled child. Finally, the old lady let it go. She breathed a sigh of relief, stuck out her tongue playfully, stood up, asked the old lady to sit down, and massaged her shoulders attentively.
The old lady felt the soft little hands pinching her shoulders, and her heart was filled with pity.
"Your sister-in-law didn't really let you do it all by yourself, but as your aunt, it's only right for you to do more."
"Grandma, your great-grandson hasn't even been born yet, and I'm no longer your most beloved granddaughter." Lu Xiang pinched her shoulders for a while, then rubbed the old lady's back, her resentful voice revealing a hint of cuteness.
The old lady was amused and said to Qiao Jingru, "Look at this petty person."
"Yes, next time I will tell my child that his aunt had been competing for his favor before he was born." Qiao Jingru joked with a smile.
Qiao Mansion.
Madam Qiao was taking people around the mansion to look for ways to expand the courtyard. Although her second son and Shen Pin had only been engaged in private and had not yet made a clear decision, as soon as General Shen returned to the capital, they would formally propose marriage. Madam Qiao had waited so long for her second son's daughter-in-law, so naturally she couldn't wait to marry her as soon as possible.
As a result, Qiao Yuanan's original yard was no longer large enough to accommodate him, so he considered expanding the yard.
In fact, after the sons got married, they should live separately, but the sons were unwilling to do so. It was not right to divide the family when their parents were still around. Moreover, if Qiao Yuanan wanted to move up, he could not do without Qiao Zhiyan's support behind him.
The two elders of the Qiao family were naturally happy to see the brothers getting along well, but they also took into consideration that there were many people in the house and it was easy for disagreements to arise when living together.
After much consideration, we decided to separate the rooms but not the family.
The Qiao family was not short of money, so the mansion they bought was very large. Mrs. Qiao separated a piece of the west side, separated it from the main mansion with a wall, and opened a door in the middle. After the door was opened, they were still in the Qiao Mansion, but that piece belonged exclusively to the second son and his wife.
Mrs. Qiao also discussed this decision with Mrs. Shen. If the Shen family really disagrees, then they can consider buying a house nearby.
Mrs. Shen agreed immediately after hearing this.
Not to mention that their daughter is completely devoted to Qiao Yuanan and will not make any demands, even if the Qiao family does not allocate a separate yard, they can't say anything. After all, their daughter is bound to obey her husband after marriage. Although the Qiao family is in business, it is not without any foundation. Mrs. Shen hopes that her daughter will get married and live happily with her husband, so naturally she will not put on airs.
But Mrs. Qiao's actions made Mrs. Shen extremely happy. She felt the importance the Qiao family attached to their daughter, and Mrs. Shen became even more warm to Mrs. Qiao. It was only their second meeting, but they were already calling each other sisters affectionately.
"Push away this area and move it to the west courtyard." Mrs. Qiao pointed to a pavilion in the garden and said to the steward behind her.
The steward nodded in agreement and quickly wrote it down with a pen.
"Give them the attic as well. Remember to ask the Second Young Master whether it needs to be rebuilt or just left as it is."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Alas, it is said to be big, but when the third and fourth sons get married, this mansion will not be big enough." Mrs. Qiao looked into the distance, looked at the rows of roofs, and sighed deeply.
I don't know if the neighbor next door is selling it?
We've been moving here for such a long time, but no one's coming in or out. I'll ask the boss to go and ask around.
At this time, a maid led Mother Ding over.
"Your servant greets the madam. I wish you all the best." Mother Ding bowed with a smile.
"Why are you back? Is there something wrong with Ruer?" Mrs. Qiao looked at Mother Ding and asked.
"Madam, you are very happy. The eldest young mistress was diagnosed this morning and is pregnant in less than two months." Mother Ding said hurriedly.
After hearing this, Mrs. Qiao was stunned for a moment, and then a big smile broke out on her face: "Is it true?"
Mother Ding smiled and said, "Don't joke about this. It's absolutely true, so I came back specially to announce the good news."
Mrs. Qiao clasped her hands together and said "Amitabha".
Oh my God, her daughter has been married for so long, and even though she doesn't say it, she is almost worried to death.
"Mother Wu, hurry up and prepare the supplements. Let's go to the Lu family immediately." Mrs. Qiao ordered anxiously, lifting her skirt and walking towards the front yard.
Mother Wu smiled and held her back: "Don't worry, Madam. We can go there in the afternoon."
It's almost noon if I prepare things now and go out to Lu's house immediately. It's probably not time for lunch, so it's better to go after lunch.
Mrs. Qiao was pulled by Mother Wu and immediately reacted: "Look at me, I am so happy that I am confused."
"Madam, don't worry. There is plenty of time." Mother Ding grinned. The eldest young master and the eldest young mistress have a deep relationship and live a sweet and happy life. Now that her master is pregnant, she feels that the future is full of hope: "Madam, I will go back first."
"Okay, I'll go talk to the old lady. I'll visit the Lu family this afternoon."
"yes."
After lunch, Mrs. Qiao drove a cart full of things to the Lu family. She was accompanied by her eldest daughter-in-law, Wen Ruoxi, but her grandson was still young, so she didn't bring him along.
When Concubine Zhen in the palace heard the news, she hurriedly ordered Su Wei to take gifts to the Lu family.
This is the first grandchild of the Lu family, and everyone takes him very seriously.
"If I don't take my mind off, I will become a young lady..." After Su Wei left, Zhenpin sat on the couch, holding a cup of tea and remembered belatedly.
Fu Yue looked at her master's confused and somewhat collapsed expression and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Master, there is nothing we can do about it."
Concubine Zhen touched her face. Her skin was still so tender that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it. The Emperor was very good to her, but after all, she did not have her own children.
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