Twin Brocade

Chapter 72 The Qiao Family
However, Fang Ziquan was taught by his father that he should not underestimate these gangsters.

Such people with kung fu, unless there are special circumstances, will not sell themselves easily.What they signed to the Fang family was a deed of living, and it was only sold for five years.Whether to leave or stay after five years will be decided at that time.

My father said that these men value kindness and righteousness the most, and they should not be treated lightly just because they were hired by their own family.Give them enough respect, and what they will return will be far more than what you expect.

Fang Ziquan was a little puzzled, his father was only a Confucian scholar of the Sixth Rank Imperial Academy, why did he seem to know a lot about the world affairs?
However, he has an inexplicable admiration and admiration for his father.

Since his father said so, he just obeyed.

After speaking, Fang Ziquan and his sisters got into the carriage.He has just begun to learn the art of imperial archery, and he can't ride a horse.

When they arrived at Qiao's house, the servants of Qiao's house were already guarding the door.The most favored girl in the family is going to be the host, and the people who are always on good terms are invited, so everyone treats it as a big event.Seeing the carriage of Fang's family arrived, he hurriedly unloaded the threshold and went in to meet them.

In front of the Hanging Flower Gate, Bibo, Qiao Tongxuan's personal maid, was waiting here, came up to meet the ceremony, and led them to go in.

"The girls and young masters of the Fang family are coming, and the old lady is also very happy. She said that she hadn't seen her for a long time, and she was flustered. A few days ago, the old lady was still talking about it, but it happened that they would come here soon."

Bibo is a clever maid, and what she said made everyone's hearts very ironic.

The old lady of the Qiao family is a shrewd woman with a serious expression.Because there is a little guest here today, she combed her phoenix hair and threw it in a bun, and wore a set of emerald, ruby ​​and lotus flower headgear, revealing an air of wealth and honor in her majesty.

Qiao Tongxuan was sitting at her feet. Facing this granddaughter whom she had loved since childhood, Mrs. Qiao's face softened a little.

Bibo led the young master and girl of the Fang family in, and the big maid beside Mrs. Qiao rushed up to welcome her.

The deceased old man of the Fang family was a well-known handsome man in Weizhou back then.The descendants also inherited his good blood, and the wives they married were all well-matched ladies with good looks.

Several generations have gone on like this, and in Fang Ziquan's generation, the boy's features are as handsome and gentle as jade, and the girls are beautiful in their spring flowers and autumn moons.

Fang Jinhui's beauty is as dignified and magnanimous as a peony, with a faint hint of arrogance in his brows; Fang Jinshu is as noble as a plum, quietly opening up, with an air of independence from the world; Fang Jinyi, as a concubine, is as delicate and cute as a spring day The apricot blossoms bring a warm spring.

Several people are still young, but they can already see the characteristics and strength of character in the future.

Mrs. Qiao's eyes were so sharp, she saw the four grandchildren of the Fang family, and nodded secretly.

"I haven't seen you for more than half a year, and everyone is so outstanding!" She smiled and asked the people who greeted An to stand up, tilted her head and asked her granddaughter, and said, "Girl Xuan, you are no longer compared."

Qiao Tongxuan pouted resolutely and said, "Grandmother sees better ones, so she doesn't want her granddaughter anymore!"

Mrs. Qiao turned around in her heart, thinking carefully about the grandchildren of the Fang family.

Fang Ziquan seemed to be a good person, calculated to be the right age for Miss Xuan.The family backgrounds of the two families match, Fang's family is being valued by the new emperor, his father has shown his talents in the Imperial Academy, and has a bright future.

The children on the left and right are still young, let's look at it in a few years.If Fang Ziquan's studies were good, this marriage could really be considered.After all, neighbors live in the neighborhood, and they know each other well, so it's more reassuring than girl Xuan marrying elsewhere.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Qiao asked a few more questions about Fang Ziquan's homework and studies.

Fang Ziquan answered in a leisurely manner, respectfully and politely, and Mrs. Qiao was even more satisfied.

After sitting for a while, Qiao Shijie opened the curtain and came in, and said with a smile: "Grandmother won't let Fang's younger brother go when she sees him, I'm so jealous of my grandson."

Mrs. Qiao said with a smile: "You monkey! You are wandering in front of me all day long. I just ask Fang's brother too much today, and you will enjoy it."

Just as they were talking, another servant girl led the Wu family sisters in, and greeted Mrs. Qiao with a smile.

The Wu family and the Qiao family were originally close neighbors, and they communicated more than the Fang family. Mrs. Qiao is very familiar with these two sisters, and it can be said that she grew up watching them.

Wu Wanling smiled and walked towards her, saying: "Madam, mother has been thinking about you, old man, and told Ling'er to say hello to you on her behalf."

Mrs. Qiao happily agreed.

Looking at so many flower-like faces, even the two severe wrinkles at the corners of her lips softened.

"Okay, all of you kids, go and play by yourself." Mrs. Qiao hurried away with a smile: "With my old lady here, I don't have to bore you to death."

Qiao Tongxuan took her hand and said coquettishly: "Grandmother, the granddaughter will come later to greet you."

After leaving Mrs. Qiao's courtyard, there were six girls, two young masters, and the servants who were accompanying them. A group of people went to greet Mrs. Qiao in a mighty manner.

Mrs. Qiao's family is a beautiful woman made of water. She is the mother of two children, and her eyebrows are still as graceful and moving as the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.Her natal family is the Lu family, a famous poet and book family in the south of the Yangtze River.

The Lu family is a noble family in the south of the Yangtze River that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and it has survived for several dynasties.After Gao Mang founded the country, the late emperor failed to come when he was summoned, and was later spared by the late emperor to clean up once. This generation is in a state of decline.Now in the DPRK, there are not many members of the Lu family who have served as officials, and the position is not dangerous enough.

However, for this class of gentry, ups and downs are the norm, and they have their own ways to deal with it.

When Qiao Wenxin was studying in the south of the Yangtze River, he accidentally met the brothers and sisters of the Lu family, and even fell in love with Lu Yiqin, the sister of the Lu family at first sight.Only after returning to Beijing did they have this marriage.

The Qiao family is a rising force of Gaomang civil servants, and the family background is far from that of the Lu family.To be able to marry a daughter-in-law of the Lu family is naturally very willing.

As for the Lu family, a daughter married into the family of a third-rank high-ranking official in Beijing as a daughter-in-law. Through this in-law relationship, she could gradually get closer to the political center and look for opportunities.

This marriage is not only a good match, but also an exchange of interests, which is beneficial to both Qiao and Lu.

Therefore, not only did Qiao Wenxin raise eyebrows and sing harmoniously to Lu Yiqin, Mrs. Qiao was also quite satisfied with this daughter-in-law.Her stomach was strong enough, and she became pregnant just after the door, and gave birth to her first son, Qiao Shijie.

Lu Yiqin's dowry back then filled twelve boats.The dozen or so boxes of books in her dowry alone will benefit the descendants of the Qiao family.

Therefore, beside Qiao Wenxin, not to mention concubines and aunts, there is not even a roommate.

It is also because of this that a lively and bright girl like Qiao Tongxuan can be raised, with a pure heart and no dust.

It's a pity that Qiao Shijie and Qiao Tongxuan did not inherit their mother's exquisite looks.His father's lineage is even more dominant, with a slightly square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, he is only above average.

　Thanks to "Sweet and Crispy Peach" for the reward of 100 starting coins~
　　Merry Christmas to all the little angels ^_^
　　In addition, in Chapter 36 Zhou Zhou changed the plot a bit, about Fang Shu being chased and beaten by his father.If you are interested, go back and have a look. If you don’t watch it, it won’t affect your reading~
　　
　
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