What the Qiao family lacks now is not land but people, a large amount of labor.
Maybe refugees are a burden in the eyes of others, but for Qiao Xin, they are a continuous source of productivity and consumer market.
This is also the reason why she asked Qiao Yunqing to agree to accept the relocation of the fishermen from Wangjia Village as a whole.
Qiao Xin didn't need anyone to lead her. She dismissed everyone, asked the guards to look after the excited little ones, and began to look around the manor alone.
Qiao Yunqing, who had just come out of court, took the initiative to stop the King of Qi's sedan chair.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, Erlang is destined to disappoint Your Highness. Fortunately, the jade pendant has been returned intact. Please do not spread the news that our Qiao family's Erlang is dishonest and has no manners."
The King of Qi was confused by Qiao Yunqing's sudden speech. Just as he was about to ask for clarification, he saw Eunuch Cao rushing over and dragging Qiao Yunqing to the side hall. He immediately changed his words and ordered the servants, "Go and find out what's going on."
"yes!"
Although the King of Qi was an idle prince, it was still easy for him to find out something! In less than an hour, he understood the whole story!
Thinking that the jade pendant that he had personally given away was taken back by a servant on his own initiative and the servant blatantly humiliated the man, he couldn't help but laugh in anger.
"Go and bring the person over here!"
When Princess Qi saw the people escorted over by the guards, she wondered why the prince, who usually doted on Wen, was so angry today?
Although she was curious, she also knew when to advance and retreat, so she said, "Since Your Majesty has something to say to Sister Wen, I will take my leave first."
"No, you should listen to this too!"
The King of Qi didn't even look at Concubine Wen who was following behind him, and asked directly: "Is my jade pendant in your hand?"
"Yes, yes, yes. To answer your Highness, I saw that boy stealing the jade pendant that your Highness left in the store, so I found it for you."
Concubine Wen also stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, your nanny also meant well. As soon as I got the jade pendant back, I gave it to you for safekeeping. I was just thinking of returning it to you when you come to see me!"
"Oh, good intentions? Does the king need the kindness of an old man?"
Concubine Wen turned pale and knelt down on the spot.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what Madam did wrong. I believe that Madam definitely didn't do it on purpose. She was also thinking about our palace!"
Even the Princess of Qi advised, "Yes, Your Majesty, what did Nanny Sun do to make you so angry?"
The King of Qi had a gloomy face and stroked the jade pendant in his hand.
"This jade pendant was given to Qiao's Erlang by me personally. How dare you, old fellow, take the initiative to bring it back, humiliate him in person, and ruin his reputation everywhere. This is putting me in an unkind and unjust position.
People go to your store to shop because of me, but you, not only broke the contract, but also shamelessly suppress them. "
Upon hearing this, Princess Qi glanced sideways at the master and servant kneeling below, and raised the teacup to cover the corners of her slightly raised mouth.
How stupid! People have sent so many good things to the mansion, and every time the prince accepted them without saying a word. How dare you insult such a family so easily? How stupid!
Concubine Wen hurriedly defended herself, "Your Highness, it's unfair. Nanny has never seen those children. How could she be targeting them on purpose?"
The King of Qi said slowly without even raising his eyebrows, "Lu Le had a feud with someone in the academy. At the banquet, he wanted to show his power to others, but he was defeated instead. He was humiliated by others, and now he is angry and ashamed. Now you elders are taking revenge!
I don't want to get involved in these bullshit, but you shouldn't use me as a target. Let's talk business. You, the Wen family, a century-old family, wouldn't not understand this, right?
You have learned to go back on your word very easily. If you keep such a dog slave by your side to serve you, wouldn't it teach Xun'er bad things? Drag him away and beat him to death!"
Concubine Wen's face turned pale and she no longer dared to plead for mercy. She knew that the prince was really angry. If she didn't let him vent his anger, it would not only be Nanny Sun who would be in trouble, she herself would probably be in trouble as well.
Seeing her master's attitude, Nanny Sun suddenly collapsed to the ground. She knew that she would not be able to pass this test today. She didn't expect that after a lifetime of loyalty, she would end up like this.
She wanted to struggle to defend herself, but the guards didn't give her any chance and just covered her mouth and dragged her away.
Just when Concubine Wen thought she had escaped this disaster, the King of Qi announced on the spot that she would be confined to her home for a year, thus venting his anger!
The Princess of Qi then comforted him softly, "Your Highness, please don't get so angry that you become ill. Tomorrow I will send an invitation to the old lady and invite her and the masters of the Qiao Mansion to a banquet. Then I will ask Sister Wen to apologize in person. What do you think?"
"No need. She is busy. This morning, Madam Qiao took the children to Yunxi Town and will not be back for a while. The king can just invite Qiao Yunqing to a banquet today. Don't interfere in other matters.
The Wen and Lu families have been planning to suppress the Qiao family for a long time. It is best for your family not to get involved. Old Madam Qiao is not a person who will just accept things. Look, she has made a move. "
The Princess of Qi was born into the Xia family of the Yongchang Marquis's mansion. Although the title her father inherited was not high, the family was also a noble family with a history of hundreds of years.
The Yongchang Earl's Mansion has been a family tradition of farming and studying, and has been noble for generations, but has only focused on education and writing books. Talented people have emerged in the mansion, and the current second place and third and fourth place in the imperial examination are from their family.
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