Chapter 95 The Marquis Gives Qiao Niang a Farm
She immediately got up from the bed, leaned back slightly, and put away the irritation and helplessness on her face, forcing herself to show some gentleness.
"I was indeed tired, and I fell asleep right after I lay down. I didn't expect the Marquis to come at this time. When I just came back, I asked Xiaodong, and he said that the Marquis had gone to the palace and had not returned yet. I thought that even if he came back today, it would be very late, so I didn't wait for the Marquis."
She explained it tactfully and kindly.
Chen Jingyan said, "You don't have to wait for me. It will be the same in the future. If I come, I will come. If I don't come, it will be a waste of time for you to wait."
"Mother Qiao, I'm sorry for you. I'll have Wang Xiaodong give you the farm from outside. You can take care of it. From now on, all the profits from the farm will be sent to you."
Yun Qiao looked at Chen Jingyan, "My Lord, do you no longer love me? Do you want to compensate me with the manor?"
Chen Jingyan didn't say anything, just looked at her.
Yun Qiao knew that she shouldn't ask this question. Wouldn't it make the Marquis feel embarrassed if she asked this question?
"I dare not ask like that."
After Yun Qiao finished speaking, she stood up, put on her clothes, walked out and called Xiao Tao.
"Dinner is ready, isn't it? Bring it here."
"My Lord, are you going to have dinner here?"
Chen Jingyan asked back: "You don't want to keep me?"
Yun Qiao smiled and said, "How dare I?"
Dinner was prepared according to the concubine's usual share. Now, if the Marquis wanted to have an extra meal, he would have to wait. So Yun Qiao let the Marquis share the food, thinking that she didn't eat much. Although she said this, two dishes were still sent over from the main kitchen.
After dinner, Chen Jingyan stayed overnight in Lanyuan.
He didn't touch Yun Qiao at night, but just slept with her in his arms. The next morning, Yun Qiao woke up and the man next to her had already gotten up and was practicing martial arts in the yard.
He seems to be in a bad mood.
Yun Qiao got up, dressed, and sat in front of the window, watching the man practicing martial arts outside.
Xiao Tao came into the room and asked, "Auntie, do you want to wash up?"
"Well, when did you start practicing, Lord? How long have you been practicing?"
Xiao Tao said hurriedly, "The Marquis got up early and went to the old lady's courtyard first, then came back to practice martial arts. It's been an hour."
"Auntie, are you worried about the Marquis? If you go over and show some concern, the Marquis will definitely be in a good mood."
Yun Qiao was too lazy to care.
Who cares whether he is in a good mood or not.
After the maid brought some water, Yunqiao washed and dressed. Chen Jingyan, still sweating from martial arts practice, saw Yunqiao finished dressing and kissed her.
"What kind of incense did you use today? It's very sweet."
"The sweet scent of osmanthus." Yun Qiao said softly, "My Lord, you're all sweaty. Why don't you go wash up?"
She felt disgusted in her heart. This man was of noble status, but in front of her, he acted like an ordinary man pestering his wife.
Yun Qiao did not fail to notice it.
She just didn't want to cater to him, otherwise Chen Jingyan would get deeper and deeper into trouble. She had to say that this man was really a jerk. You went to him because you loved him, but he didn't cherish you.
The more you try to ignore him, the more he'll get closer to you and lick you like a pug.
Knowing that she would never become the marquis' wife, Yun Qiao did not want to have such a deep relationship with Chen Jingyan.
Chen Jingyan turned around and went to take a bath. Yun Qiao then threw the handkerchief she used to wipe Chen Jingyan's sweat on the table, but she was afraid that it would be embarrassing if Chen Jingyan saw it.
He then picked it up, put it in a drawer on the side, and hid it.
She really wasn't interested in a handkerchief stained with a man's sweat.
Chen Jingyan went to wash up, Yun Qiao walked out, breathed some fresh air in the yard, and asked the maid to prepare breakfast.
Chen Jingyan did not accompany Yun Qiao for breakfast. When Wang Xiaodong came, Chen Jingyan hurried out.
After everyone left, Yun Qiao sent her maid to inquire outside.
She didn't want to worry about the Marquis's affairs, but the recent gossip around the Marquis concerned her future.
Yun Qiao used to think that she had no money, but she had food and drink in the Marquis' Mansion. She was even more timid because she had no money and no sense of security. Now that she had some money, her courage grew a little.
If she really can't do it, she will want to run away.
This is ancient times, not modern times.
The sky is high and the road is long. She can run anywhere. At worst, she can go to the deep mountains and forests.
Of course, she would never want to do this unless it was the worst option.
Qiu Chan quickly sent a message saying that Princess Hua Chao was coming.
Yun Qiao sat at the desk and listened to Qiu Chan finish his words.
"Auntie, why don't you react at all?"
"I heard that Concubine Cheng is very anxious now and wants to see the Marquis, but the Marquis has never been to her courtyard."
Yun Qiao then said, "As long as they're not looking for me, we don't need to care. Let Xiao Tao come in. I need to tell her something. You guys can go down first. Oh, and keep making the rouge and powder. Don't lose your skills. If you do well, you'll get a good reward."
Speaking of reward money, Qiu Chan and Qiu Ye were naturally happy and went downstairs in a hurry.
When Xiaotao came in, Yunqiao whispered to her.
"You'll be busy these few days. Go to my shop and keep an eye on it to see when Fang Jia will come."
"There's a good shop next to the one on East Street. It's not very big, but it sells rouge and powder, so it's the best. You can go ask about it and buy it directly. It'll be in your name."
Xiaotao's indenture contract was burned. After entering the Marquis' Mansion, Yun Qiao begged the Marquis to give Xiaotao a free identity. Now Xiaotao's household registration is clean and she is free.
This identity is much freer than Yunqiao's.
Yunqiao wanted Xiaotao to use her identity to buy some property.
Yun Qiao had discussed this matter with Xiao Tao from the beginning. Xiao Tao was extremely reluctant at first, but later she decided to listen to the girl.
Anyway, no matter how much stuff he buys, it all belongs to the girl, and she never covets it.
After hearing Yun Qiao's words, Xiao Tao quickly agreed, "Don't worry, young lady. I will do a good job on this matter. As soon as Miss Fang Jia arrives, we will start working together. You don't have to show up."
In front of outsiders or in the Marquis's Mansion, Xiaotao always calls Yunqiao "Auntie".
But whenever there is no one around, Xiaotao will affectionately call Yunqiao "girl". Yunqiao also likes Xiaotao calling her like this, as it gives her a sense of familiarity between old friends.
"Be careful when you go out on your own."
As soon as Xiaotao left, Wang Xiaodong, who was beside Chen Jingyan, came and brought a manager with him.
"Aunt Qiao, this is Master Sun. He's in charge of the accounts at the farm in the suburbs. The Marquis has said that the farm will be handed over to you from now on. All profits from the farm will belong to you."
Yun Qiao was surprised at the moment.
She had heard Chen Jingyan say this before, and she had some expectations in her heart, but it was just hearsay. Now that the real power has been handed over to her, Yun Qiao felt like a huge fortune had fallen on her head.
But she was grateful to Chen Jingyan in her heart.
"I don't care about love. Just throw all your money and wealth at me."
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