Chapter 184: Qiao Niang takes over the warehouse key
If Chen Yuan didn't mean it, she wouldn't delve into it too much.
But it was obvious that Chen Yuan did it on purpose.
"Why would you do this on purpose?"
Yun Qiao asked directly.
Chen Yuan immediately showed an innocent expression on her face, as if she knew nothing.
"Mother, what are you saying? Yuanjie doesn't understand."
[I cannot admit it, even if I am beaten. Once I admit it, I can no longer stay in the Marquis' Mansion.]
Yun Qiao sneered, "Still pretending with me."
"Yuan Jie'er, if you were truly content and willing to be content, you would definitely be included in everything I promised to give you. But your heart remains restless. Over the years, I've given you ten taels of silver every month, and every New Year and festival, I've given you gifts, clothes, and jewelry. Which one has been left out?"
"I've been away from home for over a year now. The old lady's room and the second room have given you quite a few things, right?"
"Aren't you satisfied yet? How ambitious can you be? You're only a child, how could you be so scheming?"
Yun Qiao saw that she was still looking innocent as if she knew nothing.
She whispered to her, "Back then, the Marquis brought you back to the Marquis' Mansion and told you to be my daughter. I want to ask you, did you plan this in advance?"
Chen Jingyan is such a smart man, he probably didn't expect that he would be used by Chen Yuan?
"I don't know, I know nothing. Mother, I only know that the Marquis brought me back to be your daughter. I dare not do anything, and I don't want anything. I just want to stay by your side. I will be filial to you."
"Please, I kowtow to you."
Chen Yuan panicked.
Her heart was in turmoil, and she could only kneel down and kowtow to hide her panic.
Yun Qiao no longer wanted to pay attention to her.
"You don't have to say anything. I know everything. Pack your things and go to my farm in the countryside of Jiangcheng. When you're old enough, I'll marry you off with honor. If you still don't obey, you'll be sent to the government office on charges of murder..."
Chen Yuan knelt on the ground, saying repeatedly: "I listen to my mother, I listen to my mother."
Looking at her like this, she feels pity.
But Yun Qiao didn't feel sorry for her.
"Achun, you and Mother Du will take her to the farm in Jiangcheng."
Mother Du followed Yun Qiao out. She had a sullen look on her face and was cursing Chen Yuan to death in her heart.
What a good-for-nothing. He had a good status and was well-fed and well-off, yet he had to end up in this situation.
And it also implicated them, making them travel all the way to the farm in Jiangcheng.
"Princess, my whole family is in Kyoto..."
"I know what Madam Du is thinking. This time when you go to Jiangcheng Manor, make sure you find a confidant. Once the arrangements are made, you can come back and start working."
Mother Du understood immediately and said gratefully, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness. Don't worry, I will definitely make proper arrangements and come back."
"Your Highness, there are some things that neither I nor A-Chun know. How do you know them so clearly?"
Yun Qiao stood there, looking at Mother Du, and said seriously, "Because I can read your mind, I can see what you are thinking."
"Just like now, Mother Du, you must be blaming Chen Yuan in your heart, right?"
"Your Highness, this old slave, this old slave dare not..."
Mother Du knelt down as she spoke.
Amazing.
Her Royal Highness the Princess knows everything.
"Whether you dare or not, you know it in your heart. Okay, do as I say, and I will definitely not make things difficult for you."
***
In the morning, she and Chen Jingyan went to the front yard to have dinner with the old lady.
Unexpectedly, Li Yuan also came.
The maid came with her support.
After eating, Yun Qiao inadvertently said that Yuan Jie'er was not in good health and was not able to adapt to the environment in Kyoto. For her sake, he planned to send her to the farm in Jiangcheng after the New Year.
The old lady understood what was going on after hearing this, but didn't ask any more questions.
"You're the head of the household, and she's your child, so you have the final say. However, you still have to keep an eye on her. When she's old enough, finding her a husband will be enough to make her feel worthy of being called mother."
"Grandma is right. That's what I planned too. Let Mother Du go with us. Once everything is arranged there, we'll have them come back."
"Ah Chun is too soft-hearted. I'm afraid he won't be able to control people when he gets to Jiangcheng."
Mother He, who was standing in front of the old ancestor, immediately said, "There are several old maids in the suburban village who are from Jiangcheng. Old Madam, please take a look and ask them to go back."
[Especially that old woman Xu. She's been so arrogant these past few years, secretly taking away who knows how much of the Second Madam's property she's been holding. Even after the Second Madam died, she was the one serving her right in front of her, and no one touched her.]
Yun Qiao ate her meal calmly. After hearing what Mother He said, she looked up at the old lady.
The old lady said, "I don't ask about the affairs of this farm."
"Sanlang, those are your mother's people, you can do whatever you want."
Chen Jingyan was holding his daughter. The little girl was greedy and pointed at the food on the table and asked for it. There was steamed tofu with shrimps. Chen Jingyan took a spoon and scooped out the tofu for the little ancestor to eat.
Hearing his grandmother calling him, he said, "Listen to what Qiao Niang says."
Yun Qiao turned her head and looked at Chen Jingyan.
"My Lord, I will always ask you for advice on all matters at home and abroad. I will listen to you."
Chen Jingyan replied seriously, "Then send Mrs. Xu to Jiangcheng Manor."
Yun Qiao nodded, but she was also worried. Mrs. Xu's hometown was in Jiangcheng. If she was sent to Jiangcheng now, wouldn't that mean she was returning to her own territory and could do whatever she wanted?
If we really want to let Mrs. Xu go back with us, we must find someone powerful to keep her under control.
Or if the things that Xu Pozi's family did were to be exposed, the whole family would just leave and there would be no need to go to the farm.
Yun Qiao thought so in her heart.
Li Yuan was touched in her heart. She felt that Yun Qiao did this for her.
She didn't say thank you, but just looked at Yun Qiao with gentle eyes and gratitude.
***
Three days after the wedding, it is time to return to the bride's parents' home.
Yunqiao's parents' home is now in the palace. Empress Dowager Chen asked Yunqiao to return to the palace in three days.
Chen Jingyan prepared some gifts. There were many good things in the palace. It didn't matter whether the gifts were valuable or not. What mattered was that they were novel and thoughtful.
Yun Qiao was thinking about buying some things. Chen Jingyan took the key to the warehouse and took her to the underground warehouse.
After opening the door, I saw that the wall inside the door was inlaid with night pearls the size of egg yolks. The whole warehouse was not as bright as day, but it was clear enough to see.
The warehouse was very large, about the size of four or five modern classrooms when opened. There were several rows of objects in it, and each row contained objects. The valuable items were packed in boxes.
There was a thick layer of dust on the calligraphy and paintings and antiques.
"Choose some from here so you don't have to go out and buy them. However, these things are expensive, but they are no longer fashionable."
Yun Qiao looked at the five large boxes filled with gold, silver and treasures. When the boxes were opened, the things inside were so dazzling that they blinded her eyes.
"My Lord, you are so rich."
Chen Jingyan felt relieved when he heard her praise.
"These were reserved for my wife. Now they are all yours."
Yun Qiao couldn't help it, she walked up to Chen Jingyan, pulled his collar and gave him a kiss.
"My Lord, I love you so much."
Chen Jingyan reached out and picked up Yun Qiao, supporting her hips with his arms, and said with a smile, "You are so useless. How much is this worth?"
If I had known I could get her to say she loved me by giving me something, I would have given it to her long ago. It would be hers eventually anyway.
Hearing Chen Jingyan say this, Yun Qiao kissed him twice again.
At this moment, Yun Qiao seemed to understand why she was the one who heard Chen Jingyan's thoughts now.
She always felt that Chen Jingyan didn't love her, that if he did, it was just her face and body. She never took Chen Jingyan's actions of love for her seriously. She was self-righteous and said, "You don't love me, so I will stay away from you..."
In fact, this man is simple-minded and lovesick.
I would really be happy if she said "I like you".
"Chen Jingyan, why are you so cute?"
Chen Jingyan said sternly, "Men can't be described as cute. They should be described as strong and powerful."
Yun Qiao smiled.
"But you're just so cute."
Chen Jingyan felt uneasy.
What does she mean by this? She's praising me for being cute for no reason? Is that a compliment for a man?
[Is she trying to run away with the money and deliberately saying these things to confuse me?]
Yun Qiao listened to what Chen Jingyan was thinking and reached out to pinch his face. The man had no flesh on his face and it didn't feel soft when pinched.
"Your Excellency can choose the things, I'll take a look at the others."
Yun Qiao got off him with a smile on her face. Chen Jingyan was really cute now.
"If the madam takes a fancy to something, just ask someone to move it out. As long as you like it, that's fine."
Yun Qiao liked a lot of things, but she didn't ask anyone to move them out. It was okay to admire these things, but it would be heavy to wear them on her body. She didn't want to carry such a heavy pile of things on her little head.
Chen Jingyan picked out a few items, saying that there were many valuable things in the palace, and they might be appreciated by the people who sent them the gifts from the Marquis' Mansion.
In fact, it was Empress Dowager Chen who sent someone to tell him that there was no need to prepare anything, and that the two of them just needed to enter the palace and have a simple meal.
After selecting the items and leaving the warehouse, Chen Jingyan handed the warehouse key to Yun Qiao.
"My grandmother gave it to me, saying it was to be passed on to the future mistress of the Marquisate. I'm giving it to you today. When you become a mother-in-law in the future, you can pass it on to the next generation."
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