suspected wife

Qiao's family deserves to be a rich family in Yizhou, with a spacious courtyard, dense forests, rockery verandahs, corners and cornices, and carved beams and painted buildings everywhere.

The children are all very novel. Have you ever seen such a house?

It's just that although there was amazement in his eyes, fortunately, his eyes didn't look around, and he just followed the adult's footsteps closely.

The third uncle and several clan elders couldn't help nodding when they saw each other.

This is the demeanor of the direct lineage.Even if they live outside, they don't dress as decently as their housekeeper's mother-in-law, but this kind of upbringing and courage can definitely be used.Even Jing Kun's granddaughter, who is only five or six years old, was raised to look like a lady.

There is also the eldest son Jing Kun, who looks just like his grandfather carved out of the same mold.That demeanor is just like a young second place.

The third uncle's eyes were hot, and he finally lived up to the entrustment of the two Patriarchs of the Qiao family, and found the direct descendants who had wandered outside.

A group of people passed through several hanging flower doors, and then through several long corridors, and then arrived at the main courtyard.

No one came out to greet them, and the patriarch and several elders couldn't help frowning.It was not good to explode on the spot, so he just led the family straight into the flower hall of the main courtyard.

The flower hall is very large, with a large table in the center and two large chairs on both sides.There are two rows of armchairs in the middle of the hall, with six chairs in one row, all separated by coffee tables.There are two rows of armchairs with smaller specifications at the back.

There are screens, Bogu racks, vases and so on on both sides of the hall, and calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls.

Entering the hall, people couldn't help but hold their breath, and couldn't help but slow down their steps.

The third uncle gave way to Lan Shi and Qiao Jingkun for a while, but no one sat there.They only sit on both sides.

Only Lan Shi, Qiao's father, and Qiao's mother sat on the side of Qiao's house.Qiao Mingjin took Mingjue and the others who wanted to stand behind their parents and grandma, but was pointed out by the third uncle to sit on the chairs behind Qiao's father and Lan's.

After everyone was seated, the elders of the clan glanced around, no one served tea, not even a single figure in the ancestral house.

The patriarch and several elders felt that they had been humiliated and showed displeasure.

As the patriarch, the third uncle shouted to the outside: "Where are the people in the ancestral house? Have they all moved out? Just right, moving out can make room for Jingkun's family. This house has always been allocated to the family members." There is no need to let a bunch of irrelevant people live in vain."

Some people who were poking their heads outside listened.He hurriedly turned around and ran away.

The clan elders meant that if people didn't come today, I'm afraid they would be dismissed.I'm afraid that this ancestral house will really be handed over.

The patriarch and several elders saw that someone had gone to inform, so they ordered their servants to make tea.

After giving orders, he turned around and asked about the situation of the Qiao family.

Although I have received a letter from Ding Er earlier, there are some things.The letter did not say too clearly.

When meeting someone like this, it is natural to inquire carefully.

Father Qiao briefly described everything he had experienced in these years.

Although the narration was straightforward, the patriarch and several elders could still hear the hardships and difficulties in it.Looking at this family's simple attire, with few accessories on their heads, I couldn't help but feel sour, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

The patriarch sighed.Said: "This is also when your grandfather failed many times, and all the contacts left by your great-grandfather were empty. When it came to your father. Although he was awarded the second place, but he entered Beijing at a young age, there was no one in our family in Beijing at that time." To help him, your father wanted to take advantage of the power of the Liu family. This is also the reason why he did not refuse the late emperor's marriage to the Liu family. Concubine Liu messed up a bit and messed with Mrs. Left and Mrs. Right. In the end, he just wronged you Mother and son."

After hearing these words, several clan elders expressed their emotions.They all used words to comfort Qiao's father and Lan's family.

Lan's face was pale.

After hearing this, Father Qiao said: "It's all over. Although the past few years have been hard, but fortunately the whole family is together. Life is simple but peaceful and happy."

The patriarch and several patriarchs looked at each other, and saw that there was no resentment on their faces.My heart is slightly relaxed.This caused the descendants of the direct line to be exiled outside, and the clan was also responsible.

The third uncle said to Qiao's father again: "You are the only authentic direct branch of our Qiao family. According to the rules of the clan, the position of patriarch should be inherited by the eldest son of the direct branch. Although your father is the patriarch, he has been working in Beijing these years. I will take care of the household affairs on my behalf. Now that you are back, you will naturally have to take care of it."

Qiao's father and Lan's looked at each other, and said: "Since there is such a rule in the clan, the grand-nephew is obliged to do so. Let's make a name first, but the affairs of the clan are still managed by the third uncle temporarily. After all, I am When I came back, the affairs of the clan have not been handled, and I'm afraid I can't handle it for a while."

The patriarch and several elders looked at each other again, Fang nodded and said: "That's fine. Then after your family settles down, follow me to learn how to manage the affairs of the clan. I'm too old, let alone your grandfather , Even if your father is gone, I am still licking my face and living."

It is rare to live in the seventies, and the third uncle who is in his seventies is quite sad.

The relatives around him passed away one by one. For him, he couldn't help but feel sad every time he heard someone leave, and his heart was not free from torture.

After hearing what he said, Mrs. Lan said, "Third Uncle, you are still in good health. How many people can't wait for your longevity. I think there are five generations in Third Uncle's family now."

The third uncle really smiled when he heard this.The person next to him who was called the eighth uncle by Qiao's father said: "That's not true. In a few years, there will be six generations living together! The third uncle and the great-great-grandson are all discussing marriage now."

The third uncle laughed and said: "That kid is a scholar now, but few people are willing to marry him."

A clan elder named Sixth Uncle next to him said: "Third Uncle, your vision is too high. This is to raise a champion! Rong is only twelve, and he is already a scholar. Waiting for next year's big competition, maybe You can produce a 13-year-old Juren, which is not worse than Brother Xingcun back then."

The third uncle laughed even more happily when he heard this.

Speaking of the children and grandchildren in the family, they also talked a lot.

Qiao Mingjin glanced at the two younger brothers, and could see the astonishment on their faces and the envy in their eyes.

Ming Jue is still good, and now he has become calm through experience.On the contrary, Mingheng's eyes were a little dark.

Sure enough, he came from a scholarly family, and he has received a good education since he was a child.Now he is twelve years old, and he is nothing.Next year is just a reference, and it may not be possible to get a scholar out of the exam.

It's only been a year for him to study the Eight Classics.It was difficult at home before, and it was just that Qiao's father taught him a few big characters at home, and he never went to a private school seriously.

Seeing him like this, Qiao Mingjin took his hand and patted it, and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, after you settle down, I will ask Dad to find you a good academy. Didn't you hear Ding Er said that there is a school of ethnology on the way?" ? After packing up in a few days, I will send you to ethnology."

Mingheng's eyes lit up when he heard this.

He didn't pay much attention to the imperial examination before, he just wanted to read and recognize some words.And now he doesn't want to be compared to his peers.No need to make people laugh at my family coming from the countryside.

At this moment, Ming Heng was extremely firm in his heart, he must study hard, and he must read like a person!

The atmosphere in the hall was very harmonious, and the maids quickly served tea.

Strong tea fragrance, mellow and refreshing, good tea.

Even after their family got better, they were not willing to buy such good tea.

Qiao Mingjin glanced at Father Qiao and Mrs. Lan who were sitting in the front row. The movements of the two drinking tea were extremely elegant, without the slightest fluctuation on their faces, as expected, they were used to drinking tea.

Only Qiao's mother was a little cautious, and she couldn't let go.She had never seen such a place in her dreams.No more words at this time.Fortunately, the patriarch and several elders also knew where she was from and did not make things difficult for her.

Seeing that Qiao's father did not immediately take over the family affairs, the patriarch and several clan elders nodded secretly.

The patriarch thought for a while and then said: "Your father divided the family before he died, and allocated most of the family property to your house. He also entrusted the clan to find you back when he died. The share you got The family business is now managed by the clan. Now that you are back, you will naturally take over. I will send you the list of divisions later."

After hearing this, Father Qiao stood up and thanked the patriarch and several elders: "I let the third uncle and several uncles worry about you."

After a few people were modest, they talked about Qiao Xingcun's last instructions and exhortations, and they couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

And Qiao's father had been cared by his father when he was young, and he was a close relative of flesh and blood. His father passed away, and he was not by his side... Although he had been away for so many years, he didn't expect his biological father to still miss him, and it was very sad.

"After the settlement is settled, I want to take the whole family to pay respects to my father's grave and kowtow to my father."

Father Qiao said sadly.

The third uncle couldn't help but nodded: "It should be, it should be, it should be like this. Your father kept thinking about you before he died. He was still reciting your name when he was dying. When your family is settled down, you will take over the whole family. Go to your father's grave and kowtow a few times. Let him see your children, and he will feel at ease when he sees that you are now both children."

Father Qiao nodded in tears.

Seeing that he was uncomfortable, the patriarch and several elders led him to say some happy words.It is said that they will arrange a reception banquet for their family in the evening.Also take this opportunity to let their family and people from each house and branch of the clan get to know each other.

Father Qiao nodded in agreement.

As he was talking, he heard Ding Er report that several young masters and young wives had come.

After Qiao Mingjin and the others heard this, they hurriedly raised their eyes to look.

A middle-aged man who was about the same age as Qiao's father came in first, followed by a few younger men.Several young women followed.

It may be because they are still in the filial piety period, everyone is not wearing bright colors, and the women who come in mostly wear a trace of plain jewelry, silver beads and the like.But Zai Su is also full of hairpin rings.

The group of people who came in looked arrogant and raised their chins.I'm afraid there are many demonstrations to show off their wealth. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

ps: This is the third update from yesterday.Feel sorry.