In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chapter 122 Entering the Marquis' Mansion

After delivering their gifts, Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien left the Dali Temple and strolled along the streets of the capital. It was bustling and lively.

They saw a group of people gathered together. It turned out that someone was performing acrobatics. A man was flipping and jumping in the air, and he was very agile. There was also a woman performing judo, and her body was as flexible as a snake. Chen Ruotong was stunned and couldn't help clapping and cheering.

After walking a few steps forward, I heard a melodious piano sound. It turned out that someone was playing the piano to make money. The sound of the piano was clear and pleasant, making people intoxicated. Chen Ruotong couldn't help but stop and listen quietly.

Further ahead, an old man was telling a story about the Monkey King's rampage in Heaven, which drew rounds of applause from the audience. Chen Ruotong was also deeply attracted and listened with fascination.

She suddenly remembered that Qiao Zien once wrote "Journey to the West". She only took a glance at it at that time and then forgot about it. Has he finished it?

Chen Ruotong tilted her head and said, "Has Zi En finished writing his novel Journey to the West? He's already started telling stories, so I guess it's selling well, right?"

Qiao Zien said, "I finished writing it a long time ago. You didn't ask, and I didn't tell you. The sales are pretty good. I signed a contract with the bookstore owner, splitting the profits 70% to 30%. I made a lot, but compared to you, it's just a drop in the bucket. There's no comparison. You're an expert at making money!"

"Hahaha, same to you, you're not bad either!"

Not far away, there was a troupe performing an opera. The actors wore gorgeous costumes and sang, recited, acted and fought perfectly. Chen Ruotong was full of curiosity about these traditional cultures. Her eyes kept turning, as if she wanted to take everything in.

This is a bit like the ancient blockbusters shown on TV! Chen Ruotong thought excitedly that the life of the ancients was really rich and colorful.

Chen Ruotong was even more excited when she saw all kinds of small things sold by street vendors. She looked left and right, picked up an exquisite sugar figurine and carefully examined the lifelike patterns on it; then she picked up a small and exquisite clay figurine and gently stroked its cute appearance.

Finally, she bought a lot of little toys. She held the candy man in her left hand and the little toys in her right hand, and was as happy as a little child.

Qiao Zien couldn't help but smile as he saw Chen Ruotong's innocent look. He thought: It turns out that Gu Chuan also has such a childish side.

The two wandered around the streets of Beijing for a whole morning, buying whatever little gadgets they were interested in. Chen Ruotong put all these things into her space, and would take them out to play with them when she had nothing to do. In addition, they also tasted many delicious snacks, and by the time noon came, the two were already full.

"Where are we going next?" Chen Ruotong asked while touching her belly.

"Let's go to the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion!" Qiao Zien said, "I want to meet my cheap father and my vicious stepmother Tian, ​​as well as those brothers and sisters who hate me."

"Okay!" Chen Ruotong said excitedly, "Then let's go now! Wait, this is our first visit, we can't go empty-handed, we have to bring some gifts, right?" As she said that, she dragged Qiao Zien to an empty alley. Then she entered the space, packed a set of exquisite glass tea sets in a delicate paper box, and left the space again.

So the two of them walked towards the Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis. Along the way, they met many people, some of whom cast curious glances at them, but they didn't care. Soon, they arrived at the gate of the Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis.

When the concierge saw them, he immediately stepped forward to stop them: "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Qiao Zien replied calmly, "I am Qiao Zien, the legitimate grandson of the Marquis' Mansion."

After hearing this, the doorman showed a hint of surprise on his face and said, "Please wait a moment, I will go and inform them." After that, he turned and ran into the marquis' mansion.

After a while, the doorman came out and told them that they could go in, and took them into the mansion. The mansion was beautifully decorated, with deep courtyards and numerous pavilions. The two followed the doorman through corridors and finally arrived at the main hall.

At this time, the eldest master Qiao Zhenbang and the eldest wife Tian were waiting for them in the main hall. When they saw Qiao Zien and Chen Ruotong coming in, Qiao Zhenbang and Tian's faces turned a little ugly.

"Qiao Zien, what are you doing back?" Qiao Zhenbang asked coldly.

"Of course I came to visit my father and stepmother." Qiao Zien replied with a smile.

"Humph, who is your father?" Qiao Zhenbang snorted coldly, "You rebellious son, you actually dared to leave the Marquis' Mansion without permission and have been gone for ten years. Do you still have me as your father in your eyes? You are still stirring up trouble outside, imitating others' homosexuality, and bringing shame to the Marquis' Mansion. What are you doing back today?"

"Shame on you?" Qiao Zien laughed. "Father, I'm not the one who brought shame to the Marquisate. I came back this time just to see how you are doing.

Ten years ago, I didn't leave the house without permission. It was Tian who couldn't stand me and sent me back to my hometown. You can ask her yourself! Oh, by the way, my father believed everything she said and didn't check it out himself. The so-called gay sleeves are also the pillow talk of your good wife!"

Qiao Zhenbang then took a closer look at his eldest son. The boy was tall and handsome, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, fair skin, and a pair of thin lips under his straight nose. He exuded a cold aura, but his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything. He was wearing a black robe with a golden belt around his waist, which made him look even taller.

At this moment, Qiao Zien stood there like a bright star, radiant and shining, impossible to ignore.

Qiao Zhenbang couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart that his eldest son was indeed born with a good-looking appearance.

He didn't care about Qiao Zien's sarcasm, because he knew what Tian had done in the past. As a child, the eldest son was always crying, submissive, and unpopular.

Not only was Tian unhappy, he as a father was even more annoyed. What difference did it make whether he had such a useless son or not?

So when Tian drove Qiao Zien back to her hometown, he did not stop her. He wanted to see what this child would become when he grew up. If he changed his temperament and became more like a man, he would be qualified to be his eldest son and inherit everything in the Marquisate. Otherwise, he would choose the best one among his many sons to be the heir of the Marquisate.

Now it seems that this son of his is not bad. He needs to observe carefully and compare this eldest son with his other sons to see what his ability and wisdom are like before he can finally draw a conclusion and make a choice.

Qiao Zhenbang stood up and suddenly laughed, "Hahaha... Zien, since you're back, let's not talk about the past. Your father knows that the family owes you a lot, so you should stay at home so that your father can make some compensation. Besides, you should also fulfill your filial duty."

Qiao Zien saw that the atmosphere had eased and his adoptive father had accepted him and did not blame him too much because of the rumors, so he just took advantage of the situation and said some good things!

Qiao Zien had a face full of admiration, tears in her eyes, and she knelt on the ground with a plop, choking with sobs, "I am an unfilial son. I have not been filial to my father in these years. I will not leave in the future and will stay by his side..."

Chen Ruotong: Damn, Qiao Zien, you are too outrageous, aren't you? Too green tea? When it comes to acting, who can compare with you? Are you trying to play the pig and eat the tiger again?