Chapter 53 The Marquis intends to give her a child to raise
Zhou returned home and told Chen Ruhai about this during dinner.
"I took your good niece to see her, speaking kindly and gently, hoping she would speak a few words to the old lady and help her, but she made a huge demand, asking me for two shops..."
Chen Ruhai frowned.
"Mrs. Qiao isn't that kind of person. Is it because she's not happy in the Marquis' Mansion?"
Zhou didn't say anything, so Chen Xiniang said angrily:
"What's wrong with her? I think she's living a very happy life. Dad, you didn't see that Yun Qiao lives in a big yard by herself, and the furnishings in that house are all top-notch things."
"My mother begged her humbly, and she even asked my mother for a shop. Dad, when we arrived in Kyoto, my grandmother's family bought a few shops. My mother said that these were my dowry."
In Kyoto, families without any property would feel wronged if they married their daughters there.
Chen Ruhai immediately slammed his chopsticks.
"This Yun Qiao is really getting cocky. She doesn't even think about who raised her and taught her in the Chen family all these years. It wasn't your mother. If it weren't for your mother, she wouldn't be so successful."
Zhou wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
"Husband, all the things I did were for you. Think about it, I'm a girl who grew up in Kyoto, and I've been with you in that small county town in northern Shaanxi for more than ten years. Who am I doing this for?"
"Now, if our bride wants to marry into the Marquis's Mansion, she still needs Qiao Niang's help. I thought, why don't you write a letter and send someone to deliver it."
Zhou was afraid that Yunqiao would not help, so she agreed verbally but actually did not care.
That's why I thought of letting Chen Ruhai come forward.
No matter how much Yun Qiao dislikes her aunt, she can't disobey her uncle.
Chen Ruhai replied, "I'll write it tonight, and you can send it over tomorrow. After a few days, I'll pick Yunqiao up and give her a good lesson."
As for the matter of giving the shop to Yunqiao, Chen Ruhai asked Zhou to handle it.
When Yun Qiao was brought to the Marquis' Mansion, Chen Ruhai was thinking about giving Yun Qiao two shops. A woman with nothing on her would definitely suffer a lot of grievances.
Although Yun Qiao was not formally married into the Marquis's mansion, but only became a concubine, giving her something to rely on was always better than nothing.
At that time, Zhou refuted it, saying that they had just arrived in Kyoto.
As an official, he had to maintain relationships with people at all levels, his son had to find a college to study in, and his daughter had to learn the new rules of Kyoto. There were expenses both at home and outside.
There was no money to buy Yunqiao a dowry, so he gave her nothing.
If it was given now, Chen Ruhai would not object.
I just don't like Yunqiao's behavior of asking for the shop in exchange for helping her cousin's wedding.
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Marquis of Zhenbei, Lanyuan.
Yun Qiao was lying on the rocking chair in the yard, rocking and squeaking, and Xiao Tao was sitting in front of her. There were not many chores to do in Lanyuan, Qiu Ye and Qiu Chan had already done it, and Xiao Tao was the most idle and didn't have to do anything.
Since the Marquis is not coming, her daughter is just looking for a leisurely and Buddhist life.
She didn't understand what Buddhism meant, but seeing the girl so relaxed and at ease, she found it quite boring.
"Young lady, are you just sitting around like this all day? I heard from the front yard that the Marquis will be returning to the capital soon, and Zhang from Xiaoxiang Garden has been seen dancing outside the gate several times."
Yun Qiao moved and placed the notebook on the desk at the side.
"I've finished reading these books again. The author of Eighteen Young Men has been writing fewer and fewer books lately. And that Kyoto City Love Chronicle written by an anonymous author, why does it only focus on a rich girl being kidnapped by a wicked thief, and not on the story of the eldest daughter of an aristocratic family..."
Xiaotao's mouth twitched.
"Miss, if the Marquis knew you were reading these books, he would definitely be angry."
"You have poisoned my innocent thoughts."
Yun Qiao laughed, got off the rocking chair and stretched her waist.
"These storybooks are just for fun. I don't have the ability. If I did, I would write them myself."
Yun Qiao suddenly thought of something and asked, "You went to Xiaoxiang Garden, but did you hear any news about Fang Jia? Why haven't you seen her here recently? I don't know what's going on with her."
Xiao Tao shook her head. "I haven't been to Xiaoxiang Garden. I just heard about it. Please wait, young lady. I will go and find out the news about Miss Xiajia."
"Didn't they say Miss Fang Jia went back to her parents' home a while ago? Why hasn't she come back in such a long time? Could it be that Miss Fang Jia ran away?"
Yun Qiao stopped where he was.
It's not impossible.
Did Fang Jia really leave the Marquis' Mansion?
Then why, why didn't anyone tell her.
Or is it that Fang Jia's departure is not suitable for others to know?
Just as Yun Qiao was thinking about how to ask about Fang Jia's situation, Chen Jingyan, who had returned early from the old lady's courtyard, was about to enter Lan Garden when he saw a maid running in with a letter.
Before Chen Jingyan could finish, he saw his attendant Xiaodong, who shouted, "Stop! You have no manners when you see the Marquis. What did you take?"
The maid who was sweeping and cleaning below hurried forward.
"Your servant greets the Marquis. I work at the back gate. This letter was brought by the attendants of Miss Qiao's uncle, Master Chen. I'm here to give it to Miss Qiao."
Chen Jingyan looked at the letter.
He had some impression of Yunqiao's uncle Chen Ruhai.
When he was returning home from the morning court, Chen Ruhai called him from behind.
"Just take it back, no need to give it to me."
Chen Jingyan finished speaking and walked forward. He entered the main house of Lan Garden. The maid then handed the letter to Xiaotao, the maidservant sitting beside Yun Qiao. Xiaotao didn't dare to come forward. Yun Qiao saw that she was hesitating and looked over frequently...
Chen Jingyan held the teacup and noticed Yun Qiao's behavior.
"Why don't you go and read the letter your uncle sent?"
Yun Qiao finally understood and thought that the Marquis must have seen the letter.
She chuckled and looked at Xiao Tao, "Just take it. Why are you so timid?"
"Yes, young lady, this is a letter from your uncle, thinking he cares about you."
Xiao Tao said in a low voice, and then she retreated outside to wait.
Yun Qiao took the letter and took a look at it before looking at Chen Jingyan. "My uncle sent it, Lord Marquis. How did you know about it?"
Chen Jingyan said calmly, "I bumped into it at the door."
Yun Qiao nodded and casually put the letter in the drawer of the dressing table. Chen Jingyan waved at her.
Yun Qiao walked over slowly.
"I have something to tell you. I brought a child from outside and will raise him under your name first. I will give you an identity after a while."
"I will live in Lanyuan from now on."
Yun Qiao stood there in a daze, not reacting for a long time?
"My Lord, are you planning to give me a child?"
"I would like to give you a child, but your health is not good enough. You can raise the child first, so that you can have someone to rely on in the future."
Chen Jingyan stroked her hair and thought to himself: I took so many medicines, but there really is no effect at all.
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