Chapter 79 Whatever Happens


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In just one hour, Qiao Erlang harvested more than 40 kilograms of red fruits. Most of them were good quality fruits, and one third were medium quality fruits. He gave the good quality fruits to the King of Qi and the prefect of Wu, Fan Huairen, but kept all the medium quality fruits!

The King of Qi turned into a curious baby, and seeing his movements, he asked again: "These fruits are so sour, you can choose not to take so many, they won't say anything."

Qiao Erlang looked serious, "Since I have already agreed to accept it, I cannot go back on my word. A gentleman's word is worth a thousand gold. I can still afford to lose some money. If my reputation is ruined, they will not trust me in the future, and that will be a big loss.

Besides, this fruit can’t be used as medicine, but it’s fine to eat! I’ll ask my grandma to help me make sweet and sour candied haws, and then sell them in my mother’s new shop, so I won’t lose money.”

Upon hearing this, the King of Qi laughed loudly and said to Qiao Yunqing, "Hezhen, your nephew is really amazing. I originally thought he was just impulsive, but it turns out that he has planned everything carefully. He has achieved this at such a young age. He is really talented."

Qiao Yunqing quickly clarified: "Your Majesty, this child is not usually like this..."

The King of Qi patted him on the shoulder and said, "Like father, like son. I remember his father was in the Southwest Army and was promoted to the fifth rank in just half a year. It can be seen that he is a capable man. Why should you be so modest as an uncle? Hezhen, this boy is good-looking and sweet-mouthed. If I had a daughter, I would definitely invite him to be my in-law!"

Qiao Yunqing knelt on the ground with a plop: "Your Highness, please don't do this. I am a nephew of humble status and I am not sure how high the heavens and earth are. How dare I try to marry the noble stature of your beloved daughter? I don't deserve your special treatment."

"Alright, alright, what are you doing? The younger generation is gifted and intelligent, this is a blessing that others can't even hope for, why are you being so hypocritical?" The King of Qi personally helped the man up, and took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Qiao Erlang: "When you go to the capital in the future, you can come to my house and sit for a while."

Everyone present was shocked. They originally thought that the King of Qi was just praising a junior verbally and pretending to be so. After all, as a prince, what kind of outstanding official children had he not seen in the capital? Why did he treat Qiao Erlang differently?

Qiao Erlang was also stunned. This overwhelming wealth came too suddenly. He didn't know whether to accept it or not. He had no choice but to look up at his second uncle.

Qiao Yunqing looked at him and said, "Why don't you thank the prince for his kindness!"

This time it was Qiao Erlang's turn to kneel down in front of the King of Qi with a plop!

"It's rare to have such a sincere heart. I hope you can be so sincere when I see you in the future!" After leaving these words to Qiao Erlang, the King of Qi left the Qiao family.

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Qiao Erlang knelt on the ground feeling aggrieved. He didn't understand. It was clearly a reward from the King of Qi, and it was his second uncle who asked him to accept it. Why did his second uncle turn so cruel and hostile as soon as the person left? He made him kneel here and reflect on himself. Even his grandmother, who loved him the most, was nowhere to be seen for a long time!

In the main hall, Qiao Yunqing and Qiao Xin were discussing the purpose of the King of Qi suddenly rewarding the Qiao family with a child! Qiao Yunqing was a little worried, afraid that if the news got out, Qiao Erlang might have to face too many unpredictable risks! He planned to invite a famous teacher for him, or go out and hide for a while.

Qiao Xin thought he was worrying too much! The King of Qi had seen all kinds of people, and he had praised them to at least eight hundred people, so they didn't need to act like they were facing a great enemy. Besides, his children would need to slowly gain a foothold in Kyoto in the future, and this reputation might not be a bad thing. What do you think, Duan Kang?

"Alright, let him kneel for a while and then stand up! I dare not refuse the gift from the elder, let alone the high and mighty prince. Just accept it. As long as he doesn't use it to do evil, it can be Erlang's amulet for life.

Erlang's performance today is reasonable. Don't go too far. If word gets out, people will think we are dissatisfied with our superiors!"

"Mother, let him kneel down. He is a man who becomes brighter with a little sunshine and dares to start a dyeing factory with a little color. If he has this amulet and is not suppressed, who knows what kind of trouble he will cause in the future!"

Qiao Xin rested her fingers on the table, curled her lips, and said, "In my opinion, you still attach too much importance to external things. Let your sister-in-law put away the jade pendant. Erlang can live his life however he wants in the future! He won't think that he won't have to practice martial arts and learn to read in the future, right? It's beautiful to think so!"

Qiao Yunqing then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will listen to you, mother. However, Erlang should really restrain his temper. If he is too flamboyant when he goes out, he will surely be envied. There are countless people in the powerful families who are narrow-minded."

Qiao Xin nodded in agreement. She had long realized that this was a society ruled by individuals. What the poor could not accomplish even if they ran around, the nobles could do with just a glance! Those high and mighty people could decide their life and death with just one word!

Qiao Xin looked at her second son and decided to encourage him to make progress. "You should also hurry up and take the imperial examination! Those children will have to continue to bear the burden."

Qiao Xin doesn't care much about power, but she doesn't want to be constrained everywhere. If she is an elder with power and status, then it is naturally more comfortable than being an old lady without power and status. At that time, even if he goes to the fields to carry manure every day, she will not be the only one to blame others. There is no time for others to blame him.

If women were able to take imperial examinations, she would have tried it herself long ago. Why would she have gone to so much trouble to urge her children and grandchildren to make progress?

Qiao Yunqing!!!

Aren't we talking about Erlang? Why are you dragging him down? This is the first time that his adoptive mother has asked him to seek fame and fortune so directly. It seems that she was stimulated by what happened today!

When Qiao Erlang was called in, he didn't dare to complain to Qiao Xin under the scrutiny of his uncle! He just lowered his head and listened to the lecture!

Qiao Xin waved him to come closer, took his hand and asked: "But have you figured it out? Why were you punished today?"

Qiao Erlang nodded and said, "Second uncle is afraid that I will become arrogant, lose my concentration, and go astray!"

What a clever little guy! No wonder Qiao Yunqing is so worried. Dalang is steady, Sanlang is quiet and intelligent, but Erlang is smart and eccentric. He doesn't like to play by the rules! He likes to do things unexpectedly, has no awe of everything, and is more like Qiao Xin.

"It's good that you understand. What happened today should not be publicized. We just need to know about it. You can live your life as you wish. I see that you have been quite relaxed recently. You have doubled your writing skills every day and practiced boxing more! If others praise you for being a precocious young man with extraordinary talent, you have to be able to live up to this blessing. Otherwise, these nice words will become a weapon to flatter you!"

Qiao Erlang no longer had a playful look on his face. He thanked Qiao Xin and Qiao Yunqing solemnly and said, "Thank you, Grandmother and Second Uncle, for your kindness. I will definitely keep it in mind!"

"Okay, okay, let's go have fun. Didn't you make an appointment with Fusheng and the other friends to go fishing together? Ask your Uncle Zhang Yun to bring a few more people with you!"

Children can’t be beaten with sticks, they should be fed more sweet dates!

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