Chapter 78 Aunt Qiao seems to be falling out of favor
Li Yuan left Kyoto with Gu Heng and went to Jiangcheng.
When they left, Yunqiao saw them off at the door. Seeing Li Yuan leave, Yunqiao felt like something was missing. Fang Jia was her first good friend at the Marquis' Mansion, and Li Yuan was her second.
I just heard the news about Fang Jia a few days ago.
I heard that she was seen in the countryside.
She seemed to have tied her hair up in a bun, and looked like she was married.
Yun Qiao thought that once she arrived at the farm in the countryside, she would have time to go find Fang Jia. Fang Jia was in the countryside, and if she needed her help, Yun Qiao would naturally help.
Thinking that Fang Jia had left her original family to live outside, her living conditions must have been just average.
Otherwise, the person who went out to look for Fang Jia would not have told her that Fang Jia was dressed in rags and did not live as comfortably and wealthy as before.
Just as Yun Qiao was standing at the door in a daze, Mother Chang, who had come to see her cousin off on behalf of the old lady, walked up to Yun Qiao.
"Mrs. Qiao and my cousin have a really good relationship."
Yun Qiao came back to her senses, looked at Mother Chang, and smiled slightly.
"My cousin has a cheerful personality. I think everyone in the Marquis' Mansion dislikes her."
Mother Chang nodded, then said, "The old lady wants to see Aunt Qiao. Aunt Qiao, please come with me."
"good."
After Yun Qiao finished speaking, she walked inside with Chang's mother, talking as they walked.
"Has Aunt Qiao studied medicine? How did she know my legs were not good?"
Yun Qiao said softly, "I've read a few volumes of Miscellaneous Cold Theories before, so I understand a little bit. If Mother Chang trusts me, I'll get you some herbs later. They'll help you recuperate. Also, you're old now, so you must keep warm in the winter."
"I usually have nothing to do, so I made two sets of knee pads. I originally wanted to give them to the old lady, but I was afraid that the things she used were delicate, so I didn't dare to give them to her. If you don't mind, I will have my maid bring them to you later so that you can use them during the winter."
Mother Chang immediately smiled happily.
"Mrs. Qiao is so thoughtful. I won't be polite then. My legs really hurt a lot in the winter. Whenever they hurt, I always warm them up by the stove."
As the two of them were talking, they came before the old lady.
Originally, the old lady wanted to give Yun Qiao a warning, probably meaning that she should not favor him alone and should not monopolize the Marquis.
Yun Qiao nodded in response and said, "It's all up to the old lady."
"You are a sensible and intelligent person. What I said is what the Marquis meant. You don't need to ask any more questions."
Yun Qiao immediately expressed her attitude.
"Don't worry, old lady. I understand. In the next few days, when Zhaoyuan is well again, I will go live with him on the farm. This is also what the Marquis wants. I understand..."
It turned out that Chen Jingyan had another purpose in letting her go to the manor for a so-called trip.
Although she knew that she did not love Chen Jingyan and did not expect Chen Jingyan to love her, he did not have to go to such great lengths to find a way to drive her away.
Instead of going to so much trouble to persuade her to go to the manor to play, it would be more straightforward to say that she had fallen out of favor and was sent to the manor.
The old lady was very satisfied with Yun Qiao's attitude of not getting angry or fighting.
Then he waved his hand to signal her that she could leave.
After Yunqiao left, the old lady sat on the chair and asked Mother Chang a few questions, such as whether the cousin had left.
Madam Chang said, "My cousin will ride in the carriage at the back, and the Second Master will be in the front. There will be servants escorting them safely to the Li family in Jiangcheng."
The old lady said with satisfaction: "That's good."
"As soon as Yuanyuan left, the mansion became quiet again."
"To be honest, I still feel reluctant."
Mother Chang smiled and said, "That's right, my cousin is popular. There is no one in the Marquis's Mansion who doesn't like her. Even Aunt Qiao said that my cousin is a very good person. If she could marry into the Marquis's Mansion and become his wife, they would all say that they would like her to be married."
The old lady was surprised.
"Did Aunt Qiao really think so? Seeing how closely Sanlang protected her, I thought she would become arrogant and dream of becoming a concubine."
Madam Chang said, "Mrs. Qiao is a rare person with a clear mind. She is thinking about you, the old lady, but she is also afraid that you will not like her. If she is always around you, you will get annoyed. Look, she also told me that if you need any embroidery, she can do it. Even if you give it to her, she can do it."
Mother Chang was grateful to Yunqiao for her kindness, and she said a lot of good things about Yunqiao in front of the old lady.
The old lady was silent for a while.
"This Concubine Qiao is quite good, but it's a pity that she can't have children. If she could, Sanlang would give her a legitimate status and I wouldn't say anything. What a pity."
Isn’t it?
Mother Chang also felt sorry for it.
If Aunt Qiao can give birth, considering how much the Marquis dotes on her, it is possible that he would give her the title of Marquis's wife.
***
Inside Xiaoxiang Garden.
As soon as Yun Qiao returned to the room, she called the maid beside her.
"Qiuchan, Qiuye, please put all the clothes I often wear into the box."
"Xiao Tao, you should also bring my two sets of teacups and bowls and plates that I prefer."
Qiu Ye and Qiu Chan were called over to listen to Aunt Qiao's instructions.
They looked at each other, then looked at Xiao Tao...
"What's wrong with Auntie? You look unhappy?"
Xiao Tao shook her head slightly, "I don't understand either, but let's just listen to Auntie and pack up everything we need to pack up."
Yun Qiao had very few things to take away this time. Xiao Tao felt that her daughter was not going on a trip, but was simply moving.
"Miss, we're going to the manor for about a month. You've brought too much stuff."
Yun Qiao: "Didn't the Marquis say that the carriage would be ready? With the carriage, you don't have to do anything, so what are you afraid of?"
Xiao Tao was retorted and didn't dare to say anything more.
She turned to look at Qiu Ye and Qiu Chan.
"We'll do whatever Auntie says. Go pack your things..."
Qiu Chan pulled Xiao Tao's sleeve and said, "Auntie is going to the farm with you, Xiao Tao. What should we do then? We also want to follow Auntie."
The aunt didn't treat them as servants at all, but like sisters. She took good care of them and made them feel warm.
They were willing to follow their aunt.
But now, it seems that my aunt is going to the farm and will not come back.
"Then we can't all leave, right? If you all leave, what will happen to Lanyuan?"
"I heard that Concubine Cheng from Xiaoxiang Garden has moved into the Anxiang Courtyard, which is the courtyard closest to the Marquis's study." Qiu Chan whispered, "I really don't know why Concubine Cheng was arranged to live in the Anxiang Courtyard, but at this time, our concubine has to go to the country farm..."
It feels like their concubine Qiao is about to fall out of favor.
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