The Qiao family is worthy of being a wealthy family in Yizhou, with a spacious courtyard, green trees, rockery verandahs, horns and cornices, and carved beams and painted buildings everywhere.
The children were all very curious. Have they ever seen a house like this before?
Although there was wonderment in his eyes, fortunately, his eyes did not look around, and he only followed the adults' footsteps closely.
The third uncle and several clan elders couldn't help but nod their heads when they met.
This is the style of a direct descendant. Even if he lives outside and is not dressed as decently as the housekeeper at home, his upbringing and courage are definitely worth it. Even Jing Kun's granddaughter, who is only five or six years old, has been raised well.
She looks like a lady.
And Jing Kun, the eldest son, looks exactly like his grandfather. He has the air and air to make him look like a young second-choice boy.
The third uncle's eyes were burning. He finally lived up to the trust of the two generations of Qiao family heads and found his direct descendants who had wandered away.
The group of people passed through several layers of hanging flower doors and passed through several long corridors before arriving at the main courtyard.
No one came out to greet them, and the clan leader and several clan elders couldn't help but frown. They didn't want to get angry on the spot, so they 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 middle and two large Taishi chairs on both sides. There are two rows of armchairs in the middle of the hall, six in one row, separated by coffee tables. There are two rows of smaller sizes in the back.
armchair.
There are screens, antique shelves, vase decorations, etc. on both sides of the hall, and there are also paintings and calligraphy hung on the walls.
Entering the hall, people couldn't help but hold their breath and mute their voices, and couldn't help but slow down their steps.
Third uncle, Lan and Qiao Jingkun made way for a while, but no one sat on the upper seat. They only sat on the two sides.
There were only three people sitting on the side of the Qiao family: Lan, Qiao's father, and Qiao's mother. Qiao Mingjin and Mingjue wanted to stand behind their parents and grandmother, but their third uncle pointed them to the chairs behind Qiao's father and Lan.
Sit down.
After everyone sat down, several clan elders glanced around. No one was offering tea, and no one was even seen in the ancestral house.
The clan leader and several clan elders all felt that they had been put down and looked unhappy.
As the clan leader, the third uncle shouted outside: "Where are the people in the ancestral house? Have they all moved out? It just so happens that moving out can free up the house for the Jingkun family. This house has always been allocated to the direct descendants.
.Don’t let a bunch of irrelevant people live in vain.”
Some people who were looking outside heard this and quickly turned around and ran away.
The elders of the clan meant that if no one came today, they would probably be considered as being kicked out. This ancestral home would really be given away.
When the clan leader and several clan elders saw that someone had gone to report the news, they ordered their servants to make tea.
After giving the instructions, he turned around and asked in detail about the situation of the Qiao family.
Although I had received a letter from Ding Er earlier, there were some things that the letter did not explain very clearly.
When you meet someone like this, you naturally have to inquire about him carefully.
Father Qiao briefly told everything he had experienced over the years.
Although the description was straightforward, the clan leader and several clan elders could still hear the hardships and hardships involved. Looking at the simple clothes of this family, with few accessories on their heads and bodies, they couldn't help but feel sour in their hearts, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
The patriarch sighed and said: "This is also the case when your grandfather failed to pass the test many times, and all the connections left by your great ancestor were in vain. By the time of your father, although he was awarded the second place in the rankings, he entered Beijing at a young age.
There was no one in our family in Beijing to help him, so your father wanted to take advantage of the Liu family's influence. This was also the reason why he did not refuse the late emperor's offer of marriage to the Liu family. Concubine Liu got mixed up and he got a left wife and a right wife.
In the end, I just wronged you, mother and son."
After hearing these words, several clan elders expressed their feelings with each other. They all used words to comfort Father Qiao and Lan.
Lan's face was light.
After hearing this, Qiao's father said: "It's all over. Although we had a hard time in the past few years, fortunately the whole family is together. Life is simple but peaceful and happy."
The clan leader and several clan elders looked at each other, and saw that there was no resentment on their faces. They felt a little relieved. This caused the descendants of the direct descendants to live outside, and the clan was also responsible.
The third uncle then said to Father Qiao: "You are the only legitimate direct descendant 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 descendant. Although your father is serving as the patriarch, he has been serving in Beijing these years.
I will take care of the general affairs here. Now that you are back, it will naturally be your responsibility."
Father Qiao and the Lan family looked at each other and said, "Since there is such a rule in the clan, it is also the duty of the great nephew. So he put his name first, but the affairs of the clan are still temporarily in charge of the third uncle. After all, I am the one who
When I come back, I haven’t handled the affairs of the clan, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to deal with them for a while.”
The clan leader and several clan elders looked at each other again, and then nodded and said: "That's fine. Then after your family has settled down, you can follow me to learn how to manage the affairs of the clan. I'm already old, not to mention your grandfather.
, even if your father is gone, I am still licking my face and living."
Seventy years of life are rare, and the third uncle, who is in his seventies, is quite sad on his face.
Relatives around him passed away one by one. Every time he heard someone leaving, he couldn't help but feel sad. His heart was not immune to torture.
After hearing what he said, Mr. Lan said: "Third uncle, you are still in good health. How many people can't wait to see you live a long life. I guess there are now five generations in the third uncle's family."
After hearing this, the third uncle actually smiled. The man next to him, who was called the eighth uncle by Father Qiao, said: "No. In a few years, six generations will live under the same roof! The third uncle and the great-great-grandson are now discussing
Kissed."
After hearing this, the third uncle laughed and said: "That boy is a scholar now, but not many people are willing to marry him."
A clan elder named Uncle Liu next to him said: "Uncle Third, your vision is too high. You want to raise a champion! Young boy Rong is only twelve years old and is already a scholar. Waiting for next year's competition, maybe he will be a scholar."
You will be able to produce a thirteen-year-old Juren, who is no worse than Brother Xingcun back then."
The third uncle laughed even more happily after hearing this.
When talking about the children and grandchildren in the family, I talk a lot.
Qiao Mingjin glanced at his two younger brothers and could see the surprise on their faces and the envy in their eyes.
Ming Jue is still good, and he has become calm now through experience. However, Ming Heng's eyes are a little dim.
Sure enough, he comes from a scholarly family and has received a good education since he was a child. Now he is already twelve years old, and he is still nothing. He is just a reference next year, and he may not be able to become a scholar.
He has only been studying seriously for a year. Before, his family was in trouble, so his father Qiao only taught him a few Chinese characters at home, and he never went to a serious private school.
Seeing him like this, Qiao Mingjin took his hand, patted it, and whispered: "Don't worry, after you settle in, I will ask dad to find a good academy for you. Didn't I hear Ding Er say there is a clan school on the way?
?I’ll pack it up in a few days and send you to clan school.”
Mingheng's eyes lit up after hearing this.
He didn't care much about taking the imperial examination before, he just wanted to study and recognize some words. But now he doesn't want to be compared with others his own age. He doesn't want to make people laugh at him because he comes from the countryside.
At this moment, Mingheng was extremely determined, he wanted to study hard, and he wanted to read like a person!
The atmosphere in the hall was very harmonious, and the maids quickly served tea.
The tea is rich in aroma, mellow and refreshing, a good tea.
Even though their family's life got better later, they were not willing to buy such good tea.
Qiao Mingjin glanced at Father Qiao and Mr. Lan who were sitting in the front row. The two men were drinking tea very gracefully, with no trace of fluctuation on their faces. They were indeed used to drinking tea.
Mother Qiao was a little reserved and couldn't let go. She had never seen a place like this in her dreams. She couldn't speak at this time. Fortunately, the clan leader and several clan elders knew where she was coming from and didn't make things difficult for her.
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When the clan leader and several clan elders saw that Father Qiao did not immediately take over the affairs of the clan, they all nodded secretly.
The clan leader thought for a while and then said: "Your father divided the family before he died and gave most of the family property to your family. Before he died, he also asked the clan to find you, and you will get your share.
The family business is now being managed by the clan. Now that you are back, you will naturally take over. I will send you the list of family divisions later."
After hearing this, Father Qiao stood up and thanked the clan leader and several clan elders: "Third uncle and several uncles took the trouble."
After being humble for a while, a few people talked about Qiao Xingcun's last instructions and instructions, which made them sigh with emotion.
And Qiao's father had been cared for by his father when he was young, and he was a close relative of flesh and blood. When his father passed away, he was not around... Even after so many years, he didn't expect his biological father to still miss him, which made him very sad.
"After settling in, I want to take the whole family to visit my father's grave and kowtow a few times."
Father Qiao said with a sad look on his face.
The third uncle couldn't help but nodded after hearing this: "It should be, it should be, it should be like this. Your father kept talking about you before he died. He still read your name when he was dying. After your family settled down, he took in the whole family.
Go and kowtow a few times in front of your father's grave. Let him also see your children. When he sees that you now have two children, he will surely feel at ease."
Father Qiao nodded in agreement with tears in his eyes.
Seeing that he was feeling uncomfortable, the clan leader and several clan elders induced him to say some happy words. They said that they would arrange a reception banquet for their family in the evening. They also took this opportunity to let their family get to know each other with people from various clans and clans.
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Father Qiao nodded in agreement.
Just as he was talking, Ding Er reported that several young masters and young ladies had arrived.
After Qiao Mingjin and others heard this, they quickly looked up.
The first person who came in was a middle-aged man about the same age as Qiao's father, followed by a few slightly younger ones. Then a few young women came in.
Perhaps because they are still in the mourning period, no one wears bright colors. Most of the women who come in wear plain jewelry, silver beads and the like. But no matter how plain they are, they are still full of hair and body.
Hairpin ring.
The group of people who came in looked arrogant and raised their chins. I am afraid they were here to show off their wealth. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest support.
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ps: This is the third update from yesterday. Sorry.
