nucmednet Chapter 13, Part 7
Chapter 13, Part 7
Qiao Qingshu did save face for Old Madam Qiao, but Old Madam Qiao's old face still fell, and her eyes showed obvious dissatisfaction when she looked at Qiao Qingshu.
Qiao Jizhou's eyes had already darted around several times before he smiled and said,
"Qingshu, why are you so particular about your own family? It's making your grandmother feel bad. Since your mother has promised you, she will definitely give you every penny when you get married."
Then he turned to Old Madam Bai and said,
“Mother-in-law, rest assured, the Qiao family will not touch a single penny of Chanzi’s dowry. It will all be left to Qingshu. Chanzi and I only have one child left. If we don’t love her, who will we love?”
Upon hearing this, Madam Bai nodded and replied simply.
"Since it's under Shu's name, I won't interfere any further."
He paused, then his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he warned,
“Jizhou, my daughter was determined to marry you. I saw her devotion to you. Her dowry of 300,000 taels was rare even in the capital. Now that she has just left, show me some of your true feelings. It will be a good thing that my daughter treated you so well. If you dare to do anything to betray her, don’t blame the Bai family for punishing you.”
Qiao Jizhou nodded repeatedly. Now, thanks to the deceased Bai Chanzi, he had been promoted and received a dowry. How could he not be happy? He just wished he could go to Bai's spirit tablet right now and kowtow to her.
As for the position of principal wife promised to Xu Biyun, we can appease her and postpone it until she is promoted.
He got promoted, made a fortune, and lost his wife—he had it all. Qiao Jizhou was so happy he was practically bubbling with joy.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but rub my hands together excitedly, like a greenbottle fly.
Just then, a servant came calling from outside.
"Second Master, Mr. Ye wants you to come over. He says he needs you to be present for the final Buddhist ceremony."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Jizhou quickly took his leave.
Qiao Jizhou had initially doubted Ye Qingqiu's abilities, but today's events have completely convinced him. The ritual wasn't even over yet, and the Qiao family's luck has already turned around! Those 50,000 taels were definitely well spent.
Accompanied by Qiao Qingshu, Madam Bai visited Liufang Garden and offered a simple prayer.
After arranging dinner for the Bai family, Qiao Qingshu arranged for them to stay in a side room of her Zhuqingxuan.
By this time, it was already quite dark.
Since Li Pu left, Madam Qiao seemed to have lost patience. After chatting for a few minutes, she excused herself by saying she was not feeling well and went back to her room to rest.
Zhuqingxuan
Bai Zhining paced back and forth in the room, while Qiao Qingshu sat quietly beside Old Madam Bai.
Everyone seemed to be waiting for something.
Looking at the gradually quieting Qiao family compound, Aunt Shen Wenying asked in confusion,
"Shu'er, why do you want us to stay at the Qiao family's house tonight?"
Qiao Qingshu raised her face, her smile completely undisguised.
"Aunt, today is the seventh day after my mother's death. I've heard that the deceased always come back to visit. Don't you want to see my mother again?"
Inside the house, the Bai family all knew that Bai Shi was not dead, but they didn't know what Qiao Qingshu meant by those words.
Old Madam Bai also looked at Qiao Qingshu with a somewhat serious expression.
"Shu'er, you've made a very big move, even alarming Li Pu. I really didn't expect you to have such a wild idea. What exactly do you want to do? Tell your grandmother honestly, otherwise if something goes wrong, I'm afraid even my Bai family won't be able to protect you."
Qiao Qingshu looked out the window at the quiet night sky, the moon and stars shining brightly. Excitement gleamed in her eyes as she stood up and slowly said…
"Grandmother, all I want is for the Qiao family to be destroyed and its members to die!"
Everyone in the room was immediately dumbfounded.
Before she could react, Wanqiu rushed in and said...
"Girl, let's get this going!"
Qiao Qingshu glanced at the time; it was already Hai Shi (9-11 PM). She suddenly stood up excitedly.
Lin Dong rushed in at that moment, panting, and said...
"Miss, Lord Li's sedan chair has entered the alley."
As soon as Li Pu left, Qiao Qingshu arranged for Ye Qingqiu to bump into Li Pu at the door. Ye Qingqiu had been a guest of honor of the emperor and was already familiar with Li Pu. The two exchanged a few pleasantries at the door.
Ye Qingqiu stated frankly that today is the seventh day after Bai's death, the day of her return to the world. If Li Pu could sincerely copy a sutra before 9 PM and burn it for Bai, Bai would surely have a good place to be reborn.
Li Pu already regretted that he hadn't repaid his debt of gratitude sooner. Although he had promised the second master of the Qiao family an official position, Bai Shi would not be able to enjoy it. He couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache and regret. Now, hearing what Mr. Ye said, he thought it was a good idea. He hurriedly went back and sat down to transcribe a copy of the "Taishang Dongxuan Wangsheng Jiuku Jing".
They are rushing over with the scriptures at this moment.
Upon hearing that Li Pu had returned, Bai Zhining frowned, puzzled, and stepped forward to take Qiao Qingshu's arm, asking with concern,
"Shu'er! Why did you bring Li Pu back again? What are you planning to do in the middle of the night?"
Qiao Qingshu couldn't contain his excitement. He grabbed Bai Zhining's arm and put his index finger to his lips to shush.
"Uncle, keep your voice down, don't disturb my father who is stealing a kiss."
Old Madam Bai stared at Qiao Qingshu with her mouth agape, completely bewildered.
Qiao Qingshu picked up the hundred or so copies of scriptures she had already made and led the Bai family to the front yard to pick up Li Pu.
Liufangyuan
After having dinner, Qiao Jizhou came to Liufangyuan to keep vigil.
Ye Qingqiu instructed him to copy scriptures for Bai Shi. He sat in front of the altar and copied a few copies, but then got bored and stopped writing.
When he looked up again, it was already dark. He was the only one left in the main hall of Liufang Garden to keep vigil, while the servants were all guarding outside the courtyard.
By evening, Mr. Ye had finished the last Buddhist ritual.
Mr. Ye also left with his disciple and a group of monks after dinner.
The entire Liufang Garden appeared much emptier and quieter.
After Li Pu left, the Bai family also rested in Qiao Qingshu's courtyard.
The night was deep, and all was quiet.
But Qiao Jizhou was filled with excitement.
He hadn't yet digested the joy of his promotion today, and perhaps because he was overjoyed, he was full of energy and had nowhere to vent it.
Just as he was feeling hot and restless with nowhere to relieve it, a sweet voice came from inside.
"Erlang."
Suddenly, a head popped out from behind the white banner, revealing a pretty face.
Qiao Jizhou's eyes lit up, like a wolf seeing a rabbit, his gaze instantly changing.
He waved to her.
"You little slut, come here now!"
Qiao Jizhou pulled Xu Biyun toward the east wing where the body was laid to rest. The two started tugging at each other as soon as they met, like dry wood meeting a raging fire.
For some reason, Qiao Jizhou was feeling particularly virile today, excitedly shouting...
"I've missed you so much, it's been so long since I've been with you."
Xu Biyun was lifted into the air and clung to Qiao Jizhou's neck, screaming incoherently.
"Good sir, I heard you're getting a promotion! This is truly a double celebration!"
Qiao Jizhou felt a burning fire inside his stomach and in his mind, and then he saw the woman's fawning smile and her head thrown back in laughter.
"It's double happiness! Once I get promoted, I'll make you my official wife. Then we can be together every day and enjoy ourselves. It's truly one of the greatest joys in the world."