Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1075

"Big Brother-in-Law, please!" Qi GeGe didn't wait for Cao Yong to get off his horse, he had already stepped forward two steps, and bowed like inserting wax.

After listening to the address, Cao Yong took a closer look, only to find that the person getting off the carriage was not someone else, but his sister-in-law.

Although the daughters of the Banner family are also pampered, they are not like the girls of the Han family who do not leave the door and do not walk in the second door.Qi Gege also went to Cao's house with Qi Fujin in his early years; Cao Yong took his wife to Chunwang's mansion every year and festival, and also met Qi Gege.

The two are not familiar, but they are not strangers either.It's just that Qi Gege has now changed into a woman's dress, and her face is no longer innocent, Cao Yong didn't recognize it for a while.

"It's Seventh Sister, is this here to greet Fujin?" Cao Yong dismounted, looked at the garden of Xiachun Prince's Mansion, and asked.

Qi Gege shook his head and said: "I didn't go back to the palace garden, I came here specially to beg my sister and brother-in-law."

Although she was dressed as a woman, her face was delicate and childish, and with her red and swollen eyes, she looked like a wronged child who would burst into tears if she was not careful.

It's strange to say that looking at her appearance alone, she is only three points similar to Chu Yu.But his words and deeds are very similar to Chu Yu when he was young.

When Cao Yong saw this, he couldn't help but slander him in his heart.Qi Fujin brought up these two concubine daughters to be docile, and he knew the truth of "overcoming strength with softness", but why he refused to bow his head and "respect each other like ice" with Seventh Elder Brother till now.

Thinking in my heart, he didn't show it on the face, but was a little surprised.

Looking at the direction of the carriage in front of him, it was clearly the direction to return to the city, but for some reason.

"If you have anything to say, let's talk in the garden. It's a hot day, and there's no reason to talk on the side of the road. Your eldest sister made someone boil sour plum soup yesterday, which can just drink two bowls!" Cao Yong said.

Hearing the words, Qigege hesitated for a moment, took a long breath, and said: "To tell you the truth, I just met my elder sister and asked for help... Seeing what my elder sister is saying, I am afraid that I will cause trouble for my elder brother-in-law. Ken agrees. I shouldn't be brazen enough to pester you anymore, but there is really no other way."

Listening to her blunt confession, Cao Yong nodded secretly in his heart, but he didn't make any promises.Now, he also understands that this sister-in-law is waiting by the side of the road, not waiting for others, but waiting for himself.

As far as the relationship between the two is concerned, this is somewhat out of order.

Chu Yu is a person who knows the importance, even when her relatives came to the door to ask her, she didn't agree, so it can be seen that it is not a good relationship.

Cao Yong's mind was spinning, thinking about Qi GeGe's intention.

Seeing that Cao Yong's expression was indifferent, Qigege didn't answer the words, only felt that the last hope was about to be shattered, and his face revealed a sad look.He bit his lip and tried not to cry, but the tears were still rolling in his eyes.

Seeing her like this, Cao Yong still softened his heart.

As for the sisters-in-law in Prince Chun's mansion, he met Qigege more often.Qigege was born before Chuyu got married, and Cao Yong had witnessed her in Hundred Days and Zhou Zhou.

Speak up.It can be regarded as watching Qi Gege grow up.

Witnessing the growth of a young girl, who is still his sister-in-law, Cao Yong felt a little strange in his heart.

It's not that she has the heart of a beast, but it's just that she feels a little uncomfortable seeing her resembling his wife.

As a man, although he didn't linger in the flowers in his previous life, he can be regarded as "read widely".Whether it is the text produced by that island country or the essence of the Chinese people, this sister-in-law and brother-in-law have something to write about.

He thought about the matter of the Nian family for a while, and he roughly knew it, and said: "Your elder sister also loves you, and she mentions you to Fujin on weekdays, and is worried about your hard life. It's just that the doctor Fang is now enshrined in the palace. , who is also responsible for the safety of the eldest son of the royal family, and has long since stopped visiting the doctor."

Seeing that Cao Yong had revealed his intention of coming, Qigege said these words again, his face was pale, he was stunned for a long time, Fang said: "Brother-in-law, the imperial doctor has already spoken, our master, I'm afraid we won't survive the winter... Even our old man asked people to prepare birthday materials..."

Although there were gossip about Nian Xi falling ill outside, Cao Yong did not expect it to be so serious.

"It's already here?" Cao Yong couldn't help but change his face.

During the half month since he arrived in the capital, he did not hear any other news, but he learned about it by accident.That is, Nian Xi has a notebook in his hand, which is about "returning the fire to the public".

This is what the sixteenth elder brother mentioned. It is said that there is a censor who is watching Nianxi, and he is waiting for him to make a move to impeach Nianxi.

Cao Yong still thought it was funny at the time, Nian Xi was originally the censor, and he was going to be impeached by the censor.It's just that he was recuperating at home, and when he occasionally went to the Yamen, people could check the papers he made up, which really made him a little less vigilant.

According to Brother Sixteen, it is not just one or two who are staring at the Nian family father and son.

If Nian Xi didn't hand over the booklet, he would have to wait for criticism from all quarters.

Because of the mention of "returning fire consumption to the public", one of the three great virtues of the Yongzheng Dynasty, Cao Yong was quite careful at the time and waited for the following.

Unexpectedly, there was no follow-up in the end.He still found it strange, wondering whether Nianxi's paper was hidden or not published.

He didn't have a bad feeling towards Nian Xi, but when he heard that Nian Xi planned such a script, he even admired him a little.

Nian Xi is only in his 20s, and it is not easy to have such insight.Coupled with the fact that he canceled the "untouchables" before, it can be said that reporting to the king and pitying the common people is already much better than many officials.

With a serious face on his face, he thought for a moment and said: "You go back first, your sister dare not agree to you, because she is afraid that the [-]th Fujin will be sad. She will try her best, and if it doesn't work then, don't blame her. "

Qi Gege was already in despair, but when he heard Cao Yong's words, he gave birth to a little bit of hope, and nodded repeatedly, tears could not stop rolling down.

Cao Yong's remarks were in line with what Chu Yu said earlier, which made Qi Gege feel guilty.It turns out that it's not that my sister doesn't help me, but I don't know if I can help...

Cao Yong sighed and said: "Your family is busy, so I won't stay here today. I will go to see you with your sister some other day."

Qi Gege didn't want to lose his composure in front of others, so he lowered his head and asked Cao Yong to get on his horse first.

Cao Yong said no more, riding a horse is farewell to Qige.

Although he knew that at this time, recommending an imperial physician to Nian Xi would involve trouble and risk, but when he heard that Nian Xi was critically ill, Cao Yong still had a decision in his heart.

This favor, I want to help.

In the eyes of others, Nian Xi is just the eldest son of Nian Gengyao, who can be flattered or criticized; in the eyes of Cao Yong, Nian Xi is a good official who cares about the livelihood of the people.

The reason why he agreed in Chuyu's name was because he didn't want Qigege to have a grudge in his heart, and he didn't want to link the Cao family with the Nian family in front of the world.

But he knew that the Nian family was not far from bad luck.

Speak up.Now in the eyes of outsiders, the Cao family and the Nian family cannot be said to be incompatible, but there is also some hatred.

It was none other than Nian Gengyao's in-laws and confidantes who took over Li Xi's weaving for Suzhou and ordered to search Li's family.

When Cao Yong returned to the garden, Chu Yu thought she was really worried about her sister, and she had nothing to hide, so she told her about her coming to ask for help.What she thought coincided with what Cao Yong thought.

That is to invite Fang Zhonggong to Nianfu, but don't let the Cao family get too close to the Nian family.

Originally, it would be best for Thirteenth Elder Brother and Thirteenth Fujin to come forward for this kind of thing. After all, Fang Zhonggong is currently enshrined in the palace in name.

"Why don't we go and beg Thirteenth Uncle and Thirteenth Aunt?" Chu Yu said.

"Don't make things difficult for the Thirteenth Lord and the Thirteenth Fujin. If they could agree, they would have already agreed." Cao Yong said.

The thirteen Fujin is jealous of the queen, afraid that the queen will be suspicious, and does not want to have anything to do with the imperial concubine's natal family; on the thirteenth elder brother's side, it is Sheng Entailong, who can only be a lonely minister in order to protect himself.

The Nian family is not only a relative of the emperor, but also two sons who are officials in the frontier.

If the recommended imperial doctor can't cure Nian Xi, it's just to prevent Nian Gengyao from venting his anger; if it is cured, then you have to think about it, whether the emperor will feel jealous.

Charity is sometimes a double-edged sword.

Seeing that her husband didn't even think about it, Chu Yu rejected her proposal, showing a bit of intolerance, and said, "As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we can't just watch Seventh Sister become a widow."

"You come forward. Tomorrow I will accompany you in the garden of the thirteenth master's house. As a sister, it is reasonable for you to care about married girls." Cao Yong thought for a while and said.

When Chu Yu heard this, joy appeared on her face, then she frowned again, and said, "Where are Thirteenth Uncle and Thirteenth Aunt?"

Since the thirteenth elder brother and Fujin have already rejected Qi Gege, it would be a bit uninteresting for Chuyu to come to the door at this time, and she might offend others.

"They over there, I'll go and say it myself." Cao Yong said.

In fact, based on the relationship between the Cao family and Fang Zhonggong, it was just a matter of saying hello if he wanted to take Fang Zhonggong out for a visit.It's just that now separated by Thirteenth Brother, Thirteen Fujin values ​​Fang Zhonggong very much, and Cao Yong doesn't want to be rude.

Fortunately, Elder Brother Thirteen and Fujin Thirteen are just worried, and they are not casual pickers.Therefore, when Cao Yong mentioned that he wanted to take over Fang Zhonggong's family last year, the couple didn't talk much.

The thirteenth elder brother looked at Cao Yong with a bit of appreciation, and said with a smile: "Furuo's move, repaying grievances with virtue, deserves the word 'benevolence and righteousness'."

Cao Yong had an unpleasant affair with the Nian family in Ganzhou, and Brother Shisan had already known it.

He didn't believe that Cao Yong and his wife came here only because Chu Yu cherished her sister.In the eyes of the thirteenth brother, it was Cao Yong who moved his "kindness and benevolence" and acquiesced to his wife's help.

Although Brother Thirteen had some complaints about Cao Yong's "benevolence of women" in the early years, but now he can only praise Cao Yong in his heart for being a prime minister.

Mr. Fang Zhong was very happy. When he saw Cao Yong speaking in person, he nodded and agreed without asking which family he was going to.

In fact, the so-called "begging" for half a day by Cao Yong and his wife was just for others to see.Otherwise, with the precedent of Cao Yong and his wife, I don't know how many people will come here.

Coming out of the garden of Prince Yi's mansion, Cao Yong and Chu Yu didn't go back to Cao Garden, they took Fang Zhonggong back to the city and went back to last year's home.

On the carriage, there are some precious medicinal materials prepared yesterday.

In Fang Zhonggong's hands, he was playing with a few small brown pills, licking them on his lips from time to time...

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PS: In history, Nianxi died early in the second year of Yongzheng. In this book, what will happen...

(End of this chapter)