Xiaoyao Hou narrowed his eyes and looked at his listless son and sighed.
Xu Can has been very domineering since he was a child!
I still remember that when my son was five years old, his mother had just passed away, and his mother brought his second brother and his family into the house, intending to remarry for him.
The thief from the second room stole his things, so he went to the door with his servants without saying a word.
Even when there were adults present and the servants were not allowed to help, and he was facing two brothers from the second room two against one, this kid never backed down.
If you can't beat it, bite it. If you can't bite it, scratch it.
He fought hard and got the things back despite being covered in injuries, and even made a statement on the spot.
"I'd rather feed my things to the dogs than give them to you two little thieves!"
Later, he beat the princes and grandchildren of the emperor in the school, slapped the young master of the Duke's Mansion, and even talked back to the teacher.
He is reckless and fearless! He has always been the top bully in Beijing!
Every teacher he invited to teach him either ended up being driven away by anger or gave up completely, and the evaluations of him were all the same.
This child is incorrigible!
A rotten wood cannot be carved!
What was he thinking at the time? Anyway, his family was powerful and influential, and even if Xu Can just lay down for the rest of his life, it would be enough for him to squander!
If he doesn't want to make progress, then don't make progress. At most, he can work hard to live a few more years. It would be nice to raise a motivated grandson in the future!
But look at it now, since meeting the Qiao family, my son has changed unconsciously.
He changed so much that he couldn't recognize himself. He learned martial arts and passed the imperial examination.
Although he still holds the reputation of being the most dissolute playboy in the capital, he no longer visits brothels, drinks wine, and even has his maidservant replaced by a servant.
Isn’t this prodigal son’s return a bit of an overreaction?
Something seemed amiss to him, and today the truth finally came to light.
It turns out that the young man has finally come to his senses!
He finally understood that the Xu family's only child was doomed to fail in this life because of the Qiao family.
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When Qiao Xin received the visiting card from Xiaoyao Hou, she was discussing with Qiao Yunting which lady to ask to act as a matchmaker to propose marriage to the Wang family.
Qiao Xin thought it would be most appropriate to let the Seventh Princess come forward, but they were not in a position to say this directly. Their own family did not care about Wang Caiwei's identity as a businesswoman, but that did not mean that the Princess of Qi would also look down on her.
"I will send someone to deliver a visiting card and ask for the prince's opinion first. If it is not feasible, I will go to the palace to ask for an imperial decree granting marriage, so that no one will look down on him again."
Qiao Xiao raised his head and looked at him. This kid was responsible and had matured a lot mentally.
I know that he is thinking from the woman's perspective. It seems that he is extremely satisfied with her, so he is careful to protect her everywhere!
It is easy to get priceless treasures, but it is hard to find a lover.
A good lover will probably have many people thinking about him in the future, so Wang Caiwei must be under a lot of pressure.
"Okay, you decide. Pay attention to your marriage. Since you have decided to marry her, you should take on the responsibility of being a husband.
Don't just be enthusiastic for a few days and then ignore others. You are in a high position, many things are within your reach, and the temptations you face are different from before.
Think carefully before you make a choice. No choice comes without a price."
"Mother, I know!"
Qiao Xin knew that she was becoming too nagging, but she still couldn't help but give the third brother a few more instructions.
For men, starting a family and building a career is a time to gain more benefits, but it is different for women. For the rest of their lives, they have to revolve around their husbands, children, and parents-in-law.
From then on, the woman no longer had a home. In her parents' home, she became a married daughter who was like water spilled out.
In her husband's family, she became an outsider who could be abandoned at any time. If the man was unreliable and the woman had no one to rely on, what would surely await them was a terrifying situation of being forced to endure wind, frost, swords and knives all year round.
Men are simply incapable of empathy and understanding!
People often say that raising a son is a way to provide for one's old age, but in Qiao Xin's opinion, the "son" seems to refer to the son, but in real life, it is often the daughter-in-law and daughter who really take care of one in old age.
The rules of this world seem to be unfair to women. All the rules and regulations are restricting women and desperately squeezing their value, but are unwilling to acknowledge their efforts.
Thinking of this, Qiao Xin added a pair of jade-faced red-gold twin crabapple flowers and a phoenix-tail gold step-shaking hairpin to the betrothal gifts.
Nanny Qin was watching from the side and could only gasp in amazement. This was too expensive and even had some foreign components!
"Madam, these two hairpins were given by the Empress. I'm afraid they are not appropriate for the future Third Madam, right?"
Only ladies of high rank can lead the journey.
In fact, Nanny Qin wanted to persuade Qiao Xin to stay. When her master was busy outside, he always had an ebony hairpin on his head. Even now that he was idle at home, he only had a few white jade hairpins on his head. He looked extremely shabby. You would have thought that the Qiao family was so poor that they could barely make ends meet.
In fact, Qiao Xin's jewelry includes those given by the emperor, those bought by several gentlemen, those brought by the eldest lady through others, and even those bought by several young men and women with their own money every year. In addition, there are those bought by the old lady herself.
A full warehouse.
It’s a pity that they are all locked in a box. Except for sometimes giving them as rewards to granddaughter and daughter-in-law, they are never taken out again!
"It's okay. This hairpin looks fresh and lively when worn by a young girl. It's like a pearl covered in dust when worn by an old woman. It's only a matter of time before the third brother asks for a title for his wife. You can take it out and wear it when the time comes!"
In order to be fair, Qiao Xin left a gold-covered peony amber hairpin for Xu, while Zhang got a red gold hairpin with a pearl.
Zhang was low-key and generous. As the eldest daughter-in-law, Peony and Amber were just right for her. Zhang loved to pick and choose, but her knowledge was limited. These bright pearls and jades were more to her liking.
Qiao Yunting's betrothal gifts consisted of three parts: one he prepared himself, one given by the palace, and one sent by Prince Qi's Mansion. The one prepared by the Qiao Mansion was actually the smallest part.
The total betrothal gifts of sixty-six units gave Miss Wang enough face!
The mother and son checked the gifts for the last time in the back hall, and the servant announced that Xiaoyao Hou was coming.
The two looked at each other and were both surprised.
Qiao Yunting put down the list in his hand and said, "Mother, I'll go take a look first!"
Qiao Xin waved him over and continued with her own work.
But not long after, the servant from the front yard came to report that Qiao Xin, Marquis Xiaoyao, wanted to see him!
"Please let someone in!"
After all, Qiao Xin's rank is higher than that of a marquis, and he is also the ancestor of the marquisate, so it is natural for the other party to come and pay a visit.
Qiao Xin was sitting in the upper main hall. It was rare to see Xiaoyao Hou so serious.
A man in his thirties was so awkward and uncomfortable. Qiao Xin was surprised. There were no needles on her stool, so why did Xiaoyao Hou feel so uncomfortable?
"Is it the Marquis who wants to see me?"
Xiaoyao Houxu clenched his fist, coughed lightly, and it took him a long time to organize his words in his mind.
"I am making the hasty visit today because of my disappointing son!"
"Xu Shizi? What happened to him?"
Wasn't he fine when I saw him a few days ago?
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