Baoyao

Chapter 210 Are You a Corrupt Official?
Qiaozhen took a look at Grandpa Guo, then stepped forward to open the box and looked at it. Inside was a whole set of jade ornaments, which looked very beautiful, exquisite, and the color was very good. She liked it very much, but she didn't understand jade. Not sure if it's great, but it looks good.

"Master Guo, what is this?" Qiaozhen asked puzzled, is this a gift for her?It seems very precious.

"This is an ancestral property of my Chen family. It is only handed down to the eldest daughter-in-law. I gave it to Xuan'er's mother. After she passed away, I took it back and did not give it to my wife. Now it is time to pass it on to you. You pass it on to our Chen family's eldest daughter-in-law." Zhen Guogong explained the origin of the jade ornaments with a straight face.

Qiaozhen was stunned for a moment, such an important thing was given to herself like this, is this a recognition of herself?I haven't entered the Chen family yet, and I'm planning to hand it over to my future daughter-in-law.This is too hasty, shouldn't it be to observe yourself for a while after passing through the door, and then find a major festival and then give it to yourself?

"My lord, the woman hasn't married yet, so I'd better keep it first." Qiao really didn't want to take it, it was too expensive, she was afraid it would be damaged, and I'm so sorry for others.

"Take it, it will be yours sooner or later. Ma'am, she has been thinking about it for half her life, now she can feel at ease and won't make any more decisions."

Zhen Guogong's words made Qiaozhen sigh. Mrs. Yun was also a tragedy. She robbed her brother-in-law and killed her eldest sister, but what did she get?How can she compete with a dead person, the dead, the living will only think of her well.She can't compete.

"Then thank you, Lord Guo." Qiaozhen put it away, since sooner or later it will be hers, she will keep it, anyway, she is just a custodian, and it will be passed on in the future.

"There are 10 taels of silver notes at the bottom of the box. You also keep it."

Zhen Guogong's words made Qiaozhen's hand holding the box tremble, and almost hit the box by mistake, 10 taels, she heard it right, right?

"My lord, what are you doing with so much money?" Qiaozhen couldn't complete her words.She can't earn so much in her life, it's like a dream.

"Small, haven't you heard of the three-year-old magistrate's 10 snowflakes?" Duke Zhen gave Qiaozhen a funny look. This woman thinks that [-] taels is very hot. She trembled just now. in the eye.

"Isn't the father-in-law a corrupt official?" Qiaozhen wanted to slap herself after asking, why is she so restless, how can she ask her future father-in-law if she is a corrupt official?

"Huh!" Duke Zhen snorted, looking at Qiaozhen with helpless eyes, this girl dared to say anything, even asked herself if she was greedy.But it can also be seen from this that this girl is not greedy for money, nor is she deeply scheming, otherwise she would not behave like this.

"Of course this old man is not a corrupt official. I have fought in countless battles throughout my life. The Holy Majesty will always reward me with something after each battle. Although the original General's Mansion also had a lot of expenses, the General's Mansion also has operations. It is impossible to sit back and eat. Usually there are filial piety, as long as it’s not, the old man also kept it. So the old man still has some silver in his hand. Not only these, but also antique calligraphy and paintings. When the time comes, I will have someone bring some over for you. Jingcheng, but you can’t lose him. I gave him 5 taels, which is enough for expenses. Xuaner also has his own business. He is not short of money. The 10 taels are for you to press the box. What can I do to solve the urgent need." Lord Zhen explained clearly to Qiaozhen, lest she really misunderstand that he is a corrupt official.

"Oh, I also don't think the Duke of the country is right. The women understand, but this?" Qiaozhen pondered, will she accept it?To be honest, the 10 taels of silver bills are just a number to her, too many, and she has no idea how many taels of silver it is.

Besides, she doesn't have much demand for silver. She spends more when she has more, spends less when she has less, and doesn't spend if she has nothing. Anyway, she can live anyway. Besides, the income from the kiln is enough for her to spend. It's useless to kill her, you can't sleep with silver in your arms.

"What are you hesitating about! You haven't always been generous and informal, but now you are acting hypocritical. This is not for you to squander, but for my future grandson and granddaughter. You just keep it for them, and you spend it to give As for the interest, just add in as much as you spend and earn." Zhen Guogong saw Qiaozhen's hesitation and found an excuse for her.

"Then thank you, Lord Guo." Qiaozhen had no choice but to put it away. She knew that Lord Guo didn't really want her to spend it, but she really didn't plan to use it. Time to tell Chen Xuanyu, you can't hide it from him.

"Okay, I'm leaving tomorrow. You woman has nothing to give me. Go ahead and make me something to eat. It's your filial piety." Duke Zhen waved his hand.

"You always treat women as cooks." Qiaozhen muttered, now she understands Duke Zhen's temperament.

"Why, there are many people who want to be the cook of the old man, but if the old man is not willing, I let you do it. This is your blessing." Duke Zhen stared.

"Yes, yes, it is the blessing of the women. The women are really a blessing. When you are old, come to the town to take care of yourselves. The women will cook for you every day." Qiaozhen smiled.

"I'll talk about it later, what's the fuss, don't hurry up." Although Zhen Guogong said harshly, warmth flashed in his eyes. When he gets old and can't fight wars, it's a good idea to come to his son to take care of him idea.

Qiaozhen went down and used his skills to prepare a few meat dishes for Duke Zhen. At noon, Chen Xuanyu also came back. Seeing Qiaozhen, he was stunned. He didn't know that his father had invited Qiaozhen over. After his father left, he secretly went to look for Qiaozhen at night, but unexpectedly met him as soon as he came back, and Qiaozhen went out of the kitchen to prepare meals for them.

Seeing his son staring at the woman without turning his eyes, Lord Zhen coughed and said, "Sit down too."

Qiaozhen smiled, she recognized herself and treated her equally, she was not polite and sat down.

Seeing that Qiaozhen's meat and vegetables are delicious, without the slightest delicacy of other women, Lord Zhen's eyes widened. She and his wife are completely different.

When eating at the same table with my wife, she doesn't even look at the meat dishes, some are meat and vegetables, she picks out the meat, and she asks her to eat some, she pinches some meat, frowns and swallows it, as if taking poison , and her appetite is very small.When cooking a large table, she only eats a little bit, like cat food.

But what about this woman, look what she ate, it was braised pork, not lean, but fat, she put the meat in her mouth and ate it deliciously, she ate a lot of vegetables, and she also ate noodles A bowl, but she still looks like she still can't finish it, what, what kind of stomach is this.Is this still a woman!
"Xuan'er, you will be able to eat together in the future." Duke Zhen said.

Chen Xuanyu smiled, last time he saw that this woman's appetite is definitely not less than his own, and she is not picky, she can eat anything.

"Hey, why are you still eating?" Seeing that Qiaozhen hadn't put down his chopsticks and was still eating, Lord Zhen couldn't help asking.

"What? Can't eat yet?" Qiaozhen asked innocently, she was not full yet.

"Yes, but your appetite..." Duke Zhen was speechless, how could he not let others eat him, wouldn't he abuse his wife if he said it?Meals don't fill you up.

"It's okay. The appetites of civilian women are average. The women's mother and sister-in-law eat more than the common women. The Zhuangzi is not idle all day long, so he eats a little too much. Don't laugh at me, my lord." Qiaozhen said don't joke, but his subordinates didn't stop, they continued to eat with chopsticks, and it was a waste if they didn't eat.

"Okay, watching you eat like this, I also feel delicious, I have an appetite, come, eat, I have to finish the plate." Zhen Guogong became interested and began to eat with big mouthfuls.

In the end, the three of them didn't finish eating completely. Just kidding, Qiaozhen made seven or eight dishes. If they really finished eating, they would probably die.

Looking at the food left on the table, the three of them hiccupped and couldn't help laughing, and the unhappiness in their hearts was washed away for a while.

After another cup of tea, Qiaozhen went back in the carriage. When he was leaving, Chen Xuanyu sent her off, and secretly told her that he would go to see her tomorrow night, and before Qiaozhen could answer, he ordered the carriage to leave.

Qiaozhen returned to the door of the house, and didn't let the carriage turn back immediately. She entered the house, found some special products, and put them on the carriage, which was considered to be taken back to the capital for Lord Zhen Guo.

She told the Wang family about her visit to the town this time, but she didn't say anything about the jade ornaments and bank notes. I lost my father and mother, I guess they won't be able to sleep when it's dark, or I just need to know.

Qiaozhen took the time to go to the earth kiln and hid the box inside. She can control the earth kiln, and there is a parallel hidden space, so no one will find out if she hides in it.No one can steal it.

She did this not because she couldn't trust the people who lived in her own house, but because she was afraid that in case someone else entered the house and took it away, the gain would outweigh the loss.

On the second day, Qiaozhen didn't go to the town to see her off, because it was not suitable for her to go. She spent the day safely at home. At night, the family members fell asleep, and Qiaozhen went to the sweet potato cellar.

The sweet potato cellar was empty, Chen Xuanyu hadn't come yet, the sweet potato cellar was very dark, but Qiaozhen was not afraid, she sat on the ground, recalling everything that happened.

Suddenly she heard a noise, she didn't move, she was still sitting.

A person quickly came down from the mouth of the sweet potato cellar, he took a look at it in the dark, but there was no one, he was puzzled for a moment, then bent down and came into the hole again.

Watching him search carefully, Qiaozhen burst out laughing.

"You're here, but you didn't make a sound. You made me search for it for a long time. You wanted to scare me to death." Chen Xuanyu also laughed, this woman is really interesting.

"Hehe, I see that you are looking for fun, so I will keep silent." Qiaozhen replied.

Chen Xuanyu didn't really blame Qiaozhen, he saw Qiaozhen's position clearly and sat down.

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