Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 122 Gift List
Following the little maid's announcement, Zhao Jia cried hoarsely outside: "Sister-in-law, I can't live anymore!" Fortunately, she still knew how to behave, and didn't go directly inside.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li hurriedly got up and went out to greet her.Cao Yin frowned slightly, wondering how this brother and daughter-in-law, who had always been shrewd and capable, sang this song.

"Sister-in-law, woo woo..." Zhao Jia burst into tears without saying anything outside.While asking why, Mrs. Li let her into the Ximian Nuan Pavilion to talk, and then she calmed down.

Because Mrs. Zhao Jia came over, even though he was not in the room, Cao Yi felt uncomfortable and said goodbye to his father in a low voice.When I got to the hall, I was still hesitating whether to greet Mrs. Zhao Jia, so I heard Mrs. Zhao Jia crying and saying in the Xinuan Room: "It's just that I think I am too old, and I don't think about the love between husband and wife for many years, but I want to love again." That young..." This elder's topic was something she couldn't listen to as a daughter, so Cao Yi quickly walked a few steps out.

It happened that Chunya came to look for Cao Yi, and when she saw her, she was about to speak, but Cao Yi hurriedly motioned for silence.After she got out of Kaiyang Courtyard, she stroked her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression couldn't be relaxed.

"Girl?" Seeing Cao Yi's serious expression, Chun Ya looked puzzled and worried: "Could it be that the food made by the girl doesn't taste like the master? If that's the case, the girl doesn't have to be upset, let's find something else to do!"

Cao Yi smiled and shook his head: "It's not like this, the master likes it very much, you came to find me?"

"Yeah!" Chunya nodded, "Cai'er came to invite the girl just now, and said that the uncle has something to look for a girl!"

Begging himself to stay in the house, Cao Yong looked at a booklet of items placed on the desk, and scattered a few half-written gift lists, and began to miss Amethyst.In the past, when Zijing was by his side, why did he worry about these things?
Wei Xin brought a lot of rare things from overseas with him in Guangzhou, such as clothing materials, treasures and jewelry, decorations and so on.Except for those in the mansion and the west mansion, the rest will be sent to the capital for favors.Although many of them can be handed over to Zijing for distribution, there are a few places that require him to come up with some ideas first.For example: from Pingjun Wangfu, Chunjunwangfu, Thirteenth Prince, Sixteenth Prince, etc.In addition, is Prince Yong's Mansion sending it or not?A few days ago, I just sent people back to deliver Buddha incense, but this eagerly went to other things, too much trace.

Just as he was thinking, Cao Yi came in with a smile, looked at the gift lists on the desk, and asked, "Brother, is this a gift?"

Cao Yong was suffering from a headache. When he saw his sister coming, he put down his pen with a smile: "Have you made the delicious food? Does father still like it?"

Cao Yi smiled and nodded: "I even left a portion for my brother! Because I thought my brother's dinner was late on weekdays, I didn't ask someone to bring it first. I got all the side dishes, that is the cat's ear soup , I also pinched my ears, and told the kitchen to wait for my brother to order food before cooking!"

"It's hard for you to bother!" Cao Yong felt relieved that his sister was so well-behaved, because he thought that she had been helping his mother's housekeeper in recent years, so he asked someone to call her to help.So, let's talk about the gift.

Cao Yi heard this, but covered his mouth with a handkerchief, looked at his brother and laughed.

Cao Yong was very uncomfortable when she laughed, so he couldn't help asking: "Ping'er, what's the matter?"

Cao Yi smiled and replied: "Even in my sister's house, brother thirteen and elder brother sixteen, whoever gave a gift was not an order made by sister Zijing, but this time my brother is worried and wants to write the gift himself. What about the list! But I don’t know, what’s the reason for it?”

Was teased by the younger sister unexpectedly, Cao Yong's face is also gradually thick, just laughed it off, did not refute or justify.Since it was his first time to give gifts to Prince Chun's Mansion, he didn't want to neglect, so he paid extra attention.Whether it was for his little fiancée or not, he couldn't tell in his heart.

Cao Yi was just guessing at first, but she didn't expect to see her brother's expression, which was actually true. Thinking of her brother's troubles for his future sister-in-law, she found it interesting and also a little indescribably sour.If my elder brother married his sister-in-law, would it still be as good to me as before?Unconsciously, there was some regret on his face.

Seeing that Cao Yi looked like an abandoned kitten, Cao Yong nodded her forehead: "What are you thinking? Even if you are married, am I not your brother? At that time, I will be sad that I have lost a sister. Or are you happy to have an extra sister-in-law? In the same way, you will have an extra sister who loves you in the future!" Although he comforted Cao Yi in this way, he really didn't know what to do with his future daughter-in-law. Act like a sister.After all, she is still young.But thinking about it, she has only four brothers and sisters from the same mother, and there is also a half-brother, but she is a real elder sister.

Cao Yi was only melancholy for a while, and he understood what his brother said, so he immediately felt better, asked Cao Yong what he meant, and helped him match gifts from various prefectures.

Cao Yong remembered that Jue Luo's family would also like to give gifts, so he smiled and said to his sister: "Since you are here, I should not be able to worry about the gifts from Jue Luo's family!"

Cao Yifang finished urging his elder brother, now it was his turn, blushed immediately, wrinkled his nose, and did not respond, but looked at the list of items in order, secretly paying attention to whether there were any objects such as Buddhist beads.

In the end, the gift lists for various places were set.There are only two objects that Cao Yong specially picked out for the Dagege of Chunwang Mansion, one is an eight-piece set of silver combs from the Western court, and the other is a silver pocket watch inlaid with several small diamonds.They were all checked out on the list of items, and then they were found out by looking at them. It was really easy to decide.In addition, Cao Yi also saw a string of amethyst beads in the goods booklet, which coincided with the name of Amethyst, so he told his brother to list this list and name it for Amethyst, so as not to mix it with others and let Amethyst They're all arranged to send them off.

*
Wei Xin accompanied Wei Bai to propose marriage.

Before leaving, Wei Xin tried his best to tidy up for Wei Bai. Not to mention changing his outfit, his hair was shaved and his face was shaved clean. His original beard was trimmed like Wei Xin's. short beard.In this way, the whole person is different immediately, looking at least ten years younger.

Wei Bai was [-]% satisfied with his new image, he also took a look in the bronze mirror of Huizi, rubbed his chin and smirked once.

When Wei Xin wanted to rebuild Wei Hei, Wei He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I won't mess around anymore. It's not because I'm looking at you!"

Wei Xin laughed and said, "You are a serious uncle! Why don't you read it!"

Wei Hei paused: "It's hard for me to say that, but it's the truth. Although I thought I was going with my brother, I'm not a person who can speak well. I'm going to accuse me today and not follow the past. Now, everything will be left to Second Brother Fang and Fifth Brother, will it work?"

Seeing the expressions of the two Wei brothers, Wei Xin had obviously discussed it, and as an outsider, he couldn't say much, so he nodded immediately and said, "Brother, you can trust Second Brother Fang and me, why don't you follow orders!" Wei Bai said: "Second Brother will be gone in a while, so there is no need to talk too much, everything is up to me and Second Brother Fang."

Cao Fang also smiled at the side and said: "Brother Wei has trusted us, so he will live up to his trust! Second brother, you have to remember that Nanny Zhao has a sharp mouth and is the most powerful one. Just listen to what she says. Don't be annoyed, don't refute her words, just smile and look simple and honest. Don't worry, Wei Xin and I will help you."

Wei Bai nodded hastily, and replied: "I'm stupid, but I don't know what to say. It's all thanks to the help of the two of you!"

*
The Zhao family is in the back street of Zhizaofu, a single-family courtyard with two entrances.Because Madam Zhao is the companion of the grand old matriarch of the Cao family, the Cao family has been taking good care of her family for so many years, so her family has a lot of money and lives a life of servants and servants.

As we all know, Cao Fang and Wei Xin are both the top managers of the Cao family's business, and they are extremely effective in front of the master and uncle.Fangcha's grandmother Zhao Mama saw that Wei Bai was able to invite the two of them to be a matchmaker, so she knew that Wei Bai was a bit decent, and after hearing the introduction from the two that he was a celebrity in front of the uncle and free, she married him for three years. points of favor.

After looking Wei Bai up and down, Mammy Zhao felt that although this man was a little older, he didn't look old at all. He was well-groomed and well-dressed, which added two points to his liking.Looking at the betrothal gift, it was [-]% thicker than what I asked for, so the favorability suddenly rose to ten, full of it.

Although Zhao mama was happy in her heart, she still had a smile on her face, and said a few words in a calm manner, and then she promised the kiss.

Fangcha's mother, Zhao Fengshi, was full of dissatisfaction. She always felt that Wei Bai was too old and ordinary-looking, and he really wasn't good enough for her flowery daughter.Hearing that her mother-in-law agreed, she was stunned, and she couldn't help pulling Nanny Zhao out with an excuse, and said to her mother-in-law in a low voice: "Your old man... just... just agreed? Is this person... old? Bigger? Why don't we take a look first..."

Before Zhao Feng could finish speaking, she was stared back by Mammy Zhao.Zhao Mama's gaze was sharper than a knife, it made her liver tremble, she hurriedly lowered her head, and did not dare to speak.

Nanny Zhao scolded her in a low voice: "What do you know! How many young people are decent? And who is from such a family!" She pouted at the generous betrothal gift.

Zhao Fengshi has always been weak, and because she has no errands in the mansion, she can't say much at home, and everything is decided by Zhao Mama.She also knew that her mother-in-law loves money the most, and it seemed that she would definitely make a decision for this dowry. Although she was not happy, she had no choice but to nod against her will, and said flatteringly: "Your old man still thinks long-term."

Zhao Nanny "hummed", but her face was a bit smug, and she felt that the marriage was well done.After returning to the house, she began to discuss things like making a deal with Cao Fang and the others.

While the discussion was going on in the room, the little maid outside shouted loudly: "Girl! Girl!" During the shouting, Fang Cha broke in through the curtain, her almond eyes widened, and she ruthlessly swept away the people in the room. for a week.

Everyone was still in a daze, when they saw two little maids stumbling in after them.The two of them came into the room and stood firm, first bowed to everyone, then lightly tugged on Fang Cha's skirt, and said in a low voice: "My dear girl, just treat your poor servants as pity, go back... "Although he was talking to Fang Cha, he turned to Zhao Feng Shi for help.

Zhao Feng stood up hurriedly, laughed with everyone: "Our girl is looking for me..." After saying that, she stood up and went to pull her daughter out.

Fang Cha waved her hand, and asked with a cold face, "Who is Grandmother going to promise me to?"

Zhao Feng was afraid that her daughter would make Madam Zhao unhappy, so she quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Mother has something nice to give you..." As he spoke, he pulled her away.

Fang Cha broke free, her face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, her eyes were full of coldness, as if some ice balls could fall in the blink of an eye, and her voice was as cold as the north wind in three or nine days: "Grandma, what is this?" Who are you going to promise me to?"

Zhao Fengshi really had no choice but to coax her with a bitter face: "This is a good marriage... Come on, let's go out and talk about it."

Seeing that Fang Cha insisted on refusing to go out, and even asked about the marriage in public, how could the daughter's family speak up?Zhao Nanny was also a little annoyed, and coughed: "Fang Cha, there are guests here, why don't you say hello?"

Both Cao Fang and Wei Xin were embarrassed, but Wei Bai didn't take his eyes off her after Da Fang Cha came in, as if he couldn't get enough of it.

After listening to her grandmother's words, Fang Cha left her mother behind and rushed to the front of the kang. She supported Zhao Nanny's leg and said, "Grandma, granddaughter doesn't want to marry, so why don't granddaughter stay at home and honor you?"

Zhao Momo's face was a little uneasy, and she shouted: "Nonsense! Whose girl is going to marry when she grows up? Don't be petty here. Xiaohong, Xiaoqing, help your girls go back."

Two little servant girls came up to help Fang Cha, but Fang Cha pushed her away.

Fang Cha took two steps back and stood by the wall, took out the small scissors that had been hidden on her body, opened her hair with one hand, held the scissors with the other, glanced at Wei Bai, and said to Mother Zhao: "It's marriage, I don't want to marry him either! If you force me, I'll cut off my hair and become my sister-in-law!"

Hearing this, Wei Bai's face suddenly turned pale.Cao Fang and Wei Xin looked at each other and frowned, each trying to save the situation.

Mother Zhao didn't think that Fang Cha's words were true at all. Since ancient times, it's the children's turn to make decisions about marriages!Besides, how could she be willing to let her watch that generous dowry before carrying it out?Immediately he patted the kang table, and said angrily: "It's all normal, you have no rules, and you are ashamed in front of the guests!" Then pointing at her daughter-in-law, Zhao Fengshi, scolded: "What do you do? Why don't you take her down here? Discipline?"

Fang Cha knew that this marriage was inevitable, she bit her lower lip tightly, glared at Wei Bai resentfully, with a look of determination on her face, she grabbed her hair and licked it.

Everyone exclaimed, Zhao Fengshi and the two little maids were frightened half to death, and rushed to grab the scissors. Although Wei Bai was far away, his reaction was extremely fast, and he rushed over to grab Fang Cha's wrist in two steps.

Seeing that it was him, Fang Cha hated him so much that she pulled her wrist vigorously and wanted to punch it again.Wei Baiyuan was afraid of hurting her, so he didn't dare to grab her wrist forcefully, this time she struggled with more strength, and the scissors rushed towards her shoulder.

Wei Bai didn't have time to think about it, he stretched out his hand to block the front, grabbed the scissors and snatched the scissors away.His right hand was cut quite deeply, blood dripped down his arm, and the blood spots on the light-colored clothes were shocking.But he didn't realize it, and asked Fang Cha with a nervous and concerned expression: "Is it not hurt?"

Fang Cha was startled, looking at the blood stains on his clothes, her little face was pale with fright, she opened her mouth, but couldn't speak.

Wei Bai felt distressed when he saw it, and was just about to reach out to help her shoulder when he noticed the blood in his hand, he hurriedly rubbed his right hand against his body, and stretched out his left hand instead.

Fang Cha was startled and frightened, and couldn't help but take two steps back: "Don't touch me! You go! You go!"

Wei Bai's half-stretched hand stopped abruptly, seeing Fang Cha's disgusted face, he felt really uncomfortable, and couldn't help but said shyly, "Why are you doing this. I'm not trying to force you. If you don't like it... you If you don't like it... then..."

Wei Bai wanted to say "forget it if you don't like it", but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say anything.

I really like it so much, I really can't bear it.

He said it over and over twice, his face was full of disappointment and regret, his eyes were still full of infatuation, but his mind was a mess, and he couldn't be his own master at all.

Zhao Fengshi watched from the side, sighed secretly, and his dissatisfaction with Wei Bai's age faded in his heart, and he only felt that he was a person worthy of his daughter's entrustment for life.At that moment, she came over to smooth things over and said, "Second Master Wei, don't annoy our girl, she is speaking out of anger, we will persuade her later." Then she called the maids and said, "What are you waiting for, go and bandage Second Master Wei's wound!"

Zhao Nanny also regained her composure, scolding Fang Cha for "death", asked Wei Bai about his injuries, and asked him to sit down and drink tea.

Fang Cha leaned against the wall, holding her heart with her hands, panting heavily, her eyes filled with tears, but she stubbornly raised her chin and stared at Wei Bai.Wei Bai was also looking at her in despair.

Fang Cha was originally because Wei Bai stared at her lustfully when he was in the capital, so he thought he was a lustful and shameless person, and every time he saw him, he would be disgusted, so today I heard that the family will promise herself to him , I really have the heart to die.But at this moment, she suddenly sensed Wei Bai's thoughts, and couldn't help feeling sore in her heart, she finally turned her head away, closed her eyes, and two lines of tears slid down her cheeks.

(End of this chapter)