Let's not talk about the second and third rooms, although the long room is also a concubine, but Qiao Lixi's family affairs, the old lady will not interfere, and the only real granddaughter of the Qiao family is Qiao Jinwen.

Xue Tao's vision is extremely high, her daughter must marry a wealthy family, or the kind of official eunuch family.

When something like this happened to San'er, it's no wonder that her mother was so angry.

"Mother, the third son is only twelve, he is young, and the fourth sister-in-law is not in a hurry to show her, this matter will pass slowly. Besides, when the time comes, what will be shown to San'er is not necessarily Jincheng's. ”

According to the development speed of the Qiao family, when Qiao Jinwen reached the time to see each other, Xue Tao's high vision, the official eunuch of Jincheng, could no longer satisfy her.

"It's not small, it's twelve, I'm married, and I'm starting to prepare one after another, and I'm almost going to get married." Old Madam Qiao was worried as she spoke.

Qiao Linzi snorted and laughed, "Mother, you are worrying about nothing, don't worry, this matter, the fourth sister-in-law will not just forget it, when the time comes, there will always be more pickled things to overshadow the matter of the third son." ”

Thinking of something, Old Madam Qiao looked worried.

Qiao Linzi hurriedly changed the topic, "Big brother won't leave when he comes back this time, right?" ”

"Things in business are smooth, and the northern Sichuan side is also stable, and I won't leave before the year."

Qiao Linzi pouted, "Big brother is capable, he has made a lot of money this year, right?" ”

Old Madam Qiao squinted, "What's the matter, your hands are tight?" ”

Qiao Linzi's ten-mile red makeup when she got married has unlimited scenery in Jincheng, and she has been talked about for half a year, whether it is the Li family or the Qiao family, they all have a lot of face.

There are three dowry shops alone, not counting the two given by Mrs. Qiao in private, in addition, there is also a dowry Zhuangzi.

Although these shops are not the most profitable, they are the best to make a living, as long as they are properly maintained, they are also a lot of money every year, plus over the years, Mrs. Qiao has to privately give a sum of money to her little daughter every year.

said that he took the money in private, but in fact, it was all the money of the public, and Mrs. Qiao was not stupid enough to use her own money to support her daughter. And the money in the public is drawn from the profits of the Qiao family's industry, and the Qiao family will do business, even if it only takes 20% of the income and pays it to the public middle school, it is a lot of money.

As long as the account book of the feed is leveled, it is the mood of Mrs. Qiao to take as much as possible.

"What did you buy?" Old Madam Qiao frowned.

Before the end of this year, she took 5,000 taels to her daughter one after another, not because she felt sorry for the money, but because she was worried that her daughter would do something she shouldn't do with the money in her hand.

Qiao Linzi sneered, "Qian'er 'Yu Linglong' came with a few sets of capital's heads, and it is said that they were stolen by the lady in the palace, so I bought them all." ”

"You......" Old Madam Qiao glared at her angrily.

The daughter's family loves beauty, which is human nature.

After the birth of her youngest daughter, the Qiao family was at its strongest, and she had never treated her daughter badly on these things, not before, and not now.

Glancing at the grandmother beside her, Mama Gong turned back and went into the inner room, and after a while, she came out with a boxy sandalwood box.

Jolene's eyes lit up.

Old Madam Qiao took the box, took out two silver tickets from it, and handed them to Qiao Linzi, "This is three thousand taels, you save some flowers, and leave some for the two brothers to buy what they like." ”

"Thank you, mother." Qiao Linzi hurriedly used her housekeeping skills to be coquettish in front of Old Madam Qiao.

It wasn't until she saw that the old lady's face was tired, that Qiao Linzi left the middle courtyard and walked towards the north courtyard.

Old Madam Qiao didn't fall asleep immediately, but lay on the soft couch, and Mama Gong half-squatted on the ground to help her beat her legs.

"Osmanthus, just let the little maid do this kind of thing." Old Madam Qiao said with rare thoughtfulness.

Mama Gong smiled, as if it was a lot of favor to get the old lady's sympathy, "The old slave doesn't worry about those little girls, there is no weight in their hands, and there is no rules, or the old slave comes by himself." ”

Old Madam Qiao let out a long breath, "The people around me are your most dearest. ”

"Old lady, this is the duty of the old slave." Mama Gong's face was full of pleats, and she smiled flatteringly.

"You've been with me for thirty years, haven't you?"

"Mrs. Hui, it has been thirty-two years, and the old slave still remembers that the old lady bought the old slave in the hands of Ya Po, took it with her, and taught the old slave a lot of things. The old slave can have the current scenery, all because of the old lady. ”

Old Madam Qiao smiled but did not speak.

The Qiao family regards itself as a family of merchants, but in fact, when it comes to Qiao Xingbang, it is only the second generation, but the Qiao family is prosperous and the old man Qiao has made a fortune, but in just a few decades of operation, he has become a famous businessman in Jincheng.

Before the Qiao family made a fortune, they were just farmers in a village around Jincheng, although they were not worried about three meals, but they were not rich, so Mrs. Qiao also suffered. It wasn't until the Qiao family moved to the town that Mrs. Qiao bought a few maids and maids in the hands of Ya Po.

Mama Gong is one of them, at the beginning, these maids were not divided into ranks, in addition to serving her, together with the rough work and kitchen work, until the Qiao family moved from the town to Jincheng, Mrs. Qiao gradually learned the appearance of a large family, and arranged for the people around her.

Mama Gong is the grandmother who has been with Mrs. Qiao for the longest time and has won her heart. married Chen Guangqing, who was originally bought by the Qiao family, and later became the housekeeper of the Qiao family, and Chen was in charge. Therefore, what Mama Gong said is not an exaggeration at all, everything she has now is indeed given by Mrs. Qiao.

"You still remember," Mrs. Qiao said with a long end, "You have followed me for the longest time, and you have won my heart the most, and I have entrusted you with many things, and I don't worry about others." ”

Mama Gong chuckled in her heart, and her hand beating her legs paused.

To be able to climb to the current position, in addition to flattery, you must be good at figuring out people's hearts.

With a roll of her eyes, she suppressed the apprehension in her heart, and said respectfully: "Being able to solve problems for the old lady shows that the old slave is still a little useful." ”

Old Madam Qiao smiled with satisfaction, "Xingbang will not leave before the year when he comes back this time, and it is time for the East Courtyard to spread out." ”

Mama Gong hurriedly said: "The old lady loves the uncle the most, the uncle has been busy for the Qiao family all these years and delayed the heirs, it is the Qiao family who owes the uncle, owes the East Courtyard, and if you don't do something for the uncle and the East Courtyard, it will chill the uncle's heart." ”

Before Qiao Yixi woke up, the old lady called everyone to the middle courtyard.

In a daze, she followed Qiao Xingbang and Gu Jingshu to stand in the flower hall of the middle courtyard.

Because of falling into the water, Qiao Jinwen came back and became "sick".

Mrs. Qiao immediately invited the house doctor, and took a lot of good medicinal materials from her own warehouse to send to Qiao Jinwen, the two granddaughters, the treatment before and after is different, it can be seen that it is average.

Old Madam Qiao casually asked about the situation in each courtyard and arranged some inconsequential matters, and then asked slowly: "Xingbang, how is the business in northern Sichuan?" ”

"Mother, don't worry, the situation over there is stable, and our business is also firmly established."

Old Madam Qiao nodded reassuringly, "Although our Qiao family has some prestige here in Jincheng, it is an outsider in northern Sichuan. Jincheng is the hub of the northwest and controls the economy of the northwest region, but the development of the northern Sichuan side should not be underestimated. The economy over there has just started, and we don't want to occupy a position, and it will be even more difficult to get involved in the future. ”

"Mother is right," Qiao Erye said, "Northern Sichuan has a vast area and a large population, if it weren't for the fierce customs of the people there and the rejection of outsiders, it can be said to be a good place for development." It's a pity that for so many years, the merchants there have only done business with the locals, and the good things there can't get out, and the things from the outside can't get in. ”

"Fortunately, in the past two years, the imperial court has vigorously developed northern Sichuan, and we can be regarded as the first to get the moon near the water." Qiao Sanye added.

Shu road is difficult.

This is also the reason why the materials in Shuzhou are remembered by so many people, but they can't put their hands in.

Since Jincheng is known as the "country of abundance", it can be seen that it has a unique geographical location, and the richness here is coveted by many people.

There is no shortage of rich people in Shuzhou, but compared with Jiangnan, it is worse, and the reason is because of Shu Dao.

Shuzhou can't send things out, and things from outside can't come in, this kind of self-contained economy has long been in a state of saturation, which is more likely to make businessmen burnout.

The biggest motivator of a businessman is profit.

Without new interests, there is no greater motivation.

Without motivation, how can you develop?

Therefore, when the imperial court ordered the repair of Shu Road, Qiao Xingbang immediately led people deep into northern Sichuan, the purpose was to develop the Qiao family's business there first and occupy a favorable position. The Shu Road was repaired, and the Qiao family's business was on the right track, and it took time for businessmen from other places to intervene if they wanted to intervene.

And no matter how fierce the people in northern Sichuan were, they couldn't go against the imperial court and drive away or kill foreign merchants.

It is precisely because of this that Qiao Xingbang dared to personally lead the caravan over to develop, without worrying about being rejected by the people over there and secretly rectifying to death.

Although it was not easy at first, it took two years to finally pay off.

Shu Road is also about to be repaired, and no matter whether or not they want to go outside Sichuan to develop, the Qiao family's business will go to a higher level.

"You've worked hard for the past two years."

"It's a son's business." Qiao Xingbang's answer was decent, he was not complacent because of Mrs. Qiao's appreciation, nor did he think that he had worked hard because of his business achievements.

Qiao Lixi on the side looked interesting: What is this old witch going to do?

Sure enough, Old Madam Qiao continued: "Over the years, we owe you too much in the East Courtyard, you are away all the year round, Jing Shu has to worry about the affairs of the backyard, and Qiao Qiao can only follow the four rooms all the time." Now that you're back, it's time to think about your heirs. ”

Qiao Xingbang frowned.

It may be natural for elders to interfere in the affairs of the heirs of the younger generation, but when it is brought up in front of outsiders, Qiao Xingbang feels unacceptable.

It's not a question of face anymore.