Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 598 - 302 Helping Outsiders_3

Chapter 598: Chapter 302 Helping Outsiders_3

Qian Yixiu was so delighted upon hearing the news that she almost jumped for joy. She never aspired to be a talented woman, but Old Master Pan had been pushing her down that path. Now, at last, she could breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing her joyous expression, Old Master Pan was so irritated he felt like knocking her on the head. Yixiu shrank her neck and dodged out of the way.

A few days later, Lady Fu arrived at Xiyue Garden, where Yixiu happened to be.

Lady Fu said that her father had mentioned that there were many waiting for an official appointment, some with scholarly honors and some with hereditary privileges. The Qian family was late in their request; if they had asked just a few days earlier, there would have been a good position available in the Ministry of Revenue, but now it had already been filled by someone else. However, after some inquiries, he had found another one; there was a deputy in the Sacrificial Worship Department of the Ministry of Rites whose term of office would reach its end next month. After waiting for another half month for him to retire, Wu Qingshu could then take his place.

The Sacrificial Worship Department was in charge of the Royal Family’s sacrificial rites, and a deputy was an eighth-rank official. Although it was a low-ranking position, it was still an official of the Capital City, and Wu Zuzhi’s family would be able to reside permanently in the Capital City. Grandma Wu would also be pleased.

Qian Yixiu smiled and expressed her gratitude, then she insisted on Lady Fu staying for lunch at Xiyue Garden.

After Lady Fu left, Qian Yixiu went to the main courtyard. Qian Sangui and the others had been eagerly awaiting news of Lady Fu’s visit.

Lady Wu asked anxiously, "What did Grandmother Pan say?"

Yixiu recounted the news with a smile.

Wu Zuzhi and his son were overjoyed. To have a connection at court was a major advantage in securing an official position, and they had not expected to secure a position with the Six Ministries.

Since father and son were to be officials in the capital, they had to bring Wu Qingshu’s wife and children to join them. And since his family would be coming, Lady Wong would certainly want to come along. Even if Lady Wu disliked Lady Wong, she couldn’t leave her behind in Zaozhou Province.

Lady Wu then arranged for someone to fetch the Wu family members.

At dinner that evening, Qian Manjiang, with a smile, suggested that Wu Qingshu treat everyone to a meal. Wu Qingshu replied with a laugh, "This is all thanks to my uncle and aunt, as well as to my cousin and his wife. I will certainly treat you all. I will spare no expense." He then added flatteringly to the stern-faced Old man Qian, "I’ve heard that Grandpa Qian is very familiar with all the major restaurants in the Capital City. Whichever restaurant Grandpa Qian recommends, that’s where we’ll go."

Old man Qian replied with drooping eyelids, "I’m just a country bumpkin; I don’t have the dignity to make suggestions for Sir Wu."

His words left everyone feeling awkward.

After the meal, Old man Qian and Old woman Qian returned to Longevity Hall, where Old woman Qian complained,"What’s gotten into you, you old fool? At your age, why do you suddenly lose your temper like this? Acting like that toward the young man from the Wu family embarrasses your daughter-in-law."

Old man Qian glared and retorted, "You silly old woman, you’re getting more muddled as you get older. Don’t you realize that they’ve begged countless people for the sake of securing an official position for the Wu family, and now they’ve even managed to get an official in the Six Ministries. But have they done anything to help Da Gui and Er Gui? Which is easier, being an official or running a business? Obviously, running a business. If they had helped Da Gui as vigorously as they helped the Wu family, my grandsons would have already established themselves in the Capital City. Hmph, using the Old Qian Family’s connections and wealth to benefit the Wu family – Sangui’s head must have been kicked by a donkey. And Manjiang has grown foolish too. It’s surely Lady Wu preventing our Qian descendants from coming to the Capital City, while bringing her own brother’s family here. She’s playing a clever game."

Upon hearing this, Old woman Qian felt it made sense. She too had always hoped that her sons and grandsons would be around her. Now, hearing what her husband said, she felt unsettled.

The Qian family’s connections and wealth hadn’t benefited their own descendants but had helped outsiders instead.

The more she thought about it, the more upset Grandmother Qian became, and she even shed tears. Complaining with a twisted mouth, she said, "Old man, if there’s anyone to blame, it’s us for being incompetent and having to rely on them. Don’t glare at your son and daughter-in-law; speak to them nicely and see if they can help our grandchildren back in the countryside. We’re at such an advanced age; we won’t live for many more years. While we’re still alive, let’s pave the way for Da Er and the others..."

As they were speaking, a servant came to report that the master had arrived.

Qian Manjiang, aware that the old man was feeling uneasy, sent Mother and son Pan Yue back to Xiyue Garden before going to Longevity Hall. Seeing the old man in a bad mood and the old woman with reddened, swollen eyes, he said with a laugh, "If Grandpa and Grandma have any concerns, why not share them with your grandson?"

Old man Qian then voiced all that had been troubling him.

Qian Manjiang explained, "Arranging a position for Cousin Qingshu wasn’t my mother’s idea; it was my father’s and mine. Cousin Qingshu is a fellow graduate and was already waiting for an official appointment; we simply helped him find a vacancy. In the future, if Cousin Zhandong or Shan Wa pass their exams and earn their titles, we will also help them."

Old man Qian glared back, "You’re using the Qian family’s connections and wealth. The Wu family are outsiders, so how can they be treated the same as our Qian descendants?"

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