Chapter 935: Show
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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
That was not an ideal situation either! That happened to be Madame Qiao’s son!
“That’s quite satisfying!’
“It’s good to see you happy!”
“Shall we pay a visit to the Qiao Family now?”
“Sure, let’s go!’
It was evident that they weren’t afraid to create a stir.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan had the advantage of a wagon, while Qiao Hongxi had to rely on his own two legs. Consequently, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan reached the Qiao Family faster than him.
County Magistrate Qiao hadn’t provided Shao Yunduan with an introductory letter, but Shao Yunduan had written a congratulatory letter after attaining the intermediate level, serving as proof.
Additionally, Qiao Xuan had been born in County Magistrate Qiao’s office and hadn’t returned to the Qiao Family in the capital since then. However, the Qiao Family was aware of her existence.
Furthermore, Shao Yunduan was the recommended candidate for the spring examination.
Once they revealed their ident.i.ties, the Qiao Family wouldn’t turn them away.
They didn’t take the wagon all the way to the entrance of the Qiao Family. Instead, they alighted outside the alley, gave some money to the tea house, securely tied the wagon to the side, and walked toward the door alongside Songshi.
After a while, the gatekeeper returned and invited them inside.
As for the heads of the Qiao Family, none of them came out to greet them.
In the hall, Madame Lady Qiao, First Madame Qiao, Second Mrs. Qiao, and First Madame Qiao’s youngest son, Qiao Hongming, the fourth son of the Qiao Family, were present.
Behind a folding screen were the two legitimate daughters of the second branch of the family, Qiao Fang and Qiao Li.
The two sisters whispered to each other, snickering and ridiculing. They discussed Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan’s arrival outside the Qiao Family.
Madame Lady Qiao and the others were more curious than hopeful. They maintained a guarded stance, knowing that if this couple sought any advantages from the Qiao Family, they would never ask for help.
First Madame Qiao remarked that he was merely the husband of a concubine’s daughter!
So what if he had become a recommended man?
Becoming an Advanced Scholar was no easy feat. The world was filled with countless exceptional young talents, each one unique and extraordinary. How could a son-in-law of a concubine have a chance?
If that man truly possessed exceptional abilities, he wouldn’t have allowed himself to be taken advantage of by a concubine’s daughter.
First Madame Qiao’s husband had attained the position of a sixth-ranked officer in the Ministry of Rites due to his connections with the imperial court. His days were numbered, and he was merely wasting his time.
Their eldest son, Qiao Hongzhi, served as an ordinary soldier in the imperial army, earning a modest income each month.
The youngest son, Qiao Hongming, held the fourth position, yet he had no significant achievements to speak of.
Second Mrs. Qiao’s husband was unemployed, managing two small fields and two stores. Their son, Qiao Hongkuang (the second son), devoted himself to studying and preparing for the imperial examination. However, he was three years older than Qiao Hongxi (the third son) and was only considered a Cultivated Talent. Reaching the intermediate level would prove to be quite challenging for him.
When the members of the first and second branches of the family learned that
County Magistrate Qiao and his son had both become intermediate Advanced Scholars, with County Magistrate Qiao even poised to become an Advanced Scholar himself, they couldn’t help but feel a bitter sense of envy.
County Magistrate Qiao would soon return to the capital and likely hold a higher position than Old Master Qiao. This fact greatly annoyed First Madame Qiao.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan would not be warmly welcomed at the doorstep.
As for Madame Lady Qiao, she held a bias towards her three sons, just like the short and long fingers she had