Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1277 Unexpected visitor
After Li Rongbao's death, "the first seven", Cao Yong and the sixteenth elder brother all went to Fucha's house to hang and sacrifice.

After hanging the sacrifice, the two came out of Fucha's house together.

As early as after Concubine Zhuang passed away, Elder Sixteen handed over more of the errands at hand and stayed at home to observe the funeral.

After Hongshi's elder brother Hong, Yongzheng ordered the sixteenth elder brother to enter the palace, and it was activated with love.

The seventeenth elder brother, who was acting as the agent of the clan's family affairs before, was more or less angered, let go of his errands, and "sick" to recuperate.

Riding on the horse, Elder Sixteen sighed and said, "I thought I could rest for two years, but now I'm not clean again."

Cao Yongdao: "The bigger the official, the more leisurely you are. The sixteenth master, the Prime Minister's clan mansion, is in charge of his own house, just hand over the errands."

Brother Sixteen smiled wryly and said softly: "Those who work below are supported by those above; those who are on top have to take responsibility. Brother Seventeen has worked hard and done a lot of errands in the past few months, but this time An accident, all the previous credits will be worn out."

Cao Yong thought for a while and said: "The emperor will eventually think about it. The Seventeenth Lord will not be quiet for a long time and will come out."

Elder Sixteen nodded: "That's right, now the Emperor endured the pain of losing his son, and only then will he anger the Seventeenth Brother, who is acting as the patriarch's mansion, and the Twelfth Brother, who is looking after Hongshi. I will blame myself, and I will no longer vent my anger on others."

Because what forced Hongshi to death was not the gossip of the Fucha family, nor the negligence of the seventeenth elder brother, but Yongzheng's statement to the clan and the beating of the Zhenguo government a few days ago.

He gave Hongli the study room in Jingyang Palace, and beat the twelve princes. The former showed his identity for Hongli, and the latter beat Hongxi, which had nothing to do with Hongshi at all.

But from Hongshi's point of view, He Zeng was not beating him, not cutting his mind.

Speaking of these, Elder Sixteen's mood was a little depressed.

Seeing this, Cao Yong diverted the conversation and said: "I had thought about the Mid-Autumn Festival, and asked for Yizhi, so I asked the Seventeenth Lord to be a big matchmaker to propose marriage to Jian Wangfu, and it happened again. The Seventeenth Lord 'recovered from illness', Who can I turn to for this big media?"

Brother Sixteen already knew about the Cao family's intention to marry Prince Jian's mansion.

As early as after Tianyou entered the bodyguard office, Chuyu entered the palace and mentioned this matter to the queen.It is only because the clan's family is entangled in the marriage, and they are not independent, and the emperor or queen needs to order the marriage.

The big matchmaker in Cao Yong's mouth is the person who was hired by the Cao family after he invited Yi's decree.

At first, the queen only said to wait and see, and finally gave the letter before Hongli's wedding.If Prince Jane and his wife nod, the Cao family can formally request an order.

Brother Sixteen heard this, and hurriedly said: "There is no need to rush this matter. It will be done after the 'July [-]th', so as not to make a taboo."

Cao Yong understood, of course the "Qiqi" here does not refer to Li Rongbao's "Qiqi", but Hongshi's "Qiqi".

Originally, the two families intended to get married, so it was not difficult to ask for a decree to tie the marriage, but because the queen has been "ill" for the past two years, and only "better" and appeared in front of people during the Qianqiu Festival in May this year, the matter was delayed.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong discovered that there are quite a few people who are "ill" in the royal family and clan no matter in the palace or outside the palace.

When mentioning Tianyou's marriage, one must mention the wedding date of Hang Seng and Da Gege.

If it were any other family, they would wish to keep their daughter for two more years; but Elder Sixteen would wish to get married as soon as he gets old.

Da Gege was adopted by the emperor as an adopted daughter, and it was not easy for Sixteenth Elder Brother, a pro-Ama, to meet her.Only when Da Gege gets married will it be cheaper for father and daughter to meet each other.

Looking at the still young face of the sixteenth elder brother, Cao Yong felt that his own generation was already old, and his opening and closing were all related to his son and daughter.

Cao Yong thought of something, hesitantly said: "Did the emperor mention the matter of building the princess mansion?"

Elder Sixteen's face darkened immediately when he heard this.

If the emperor really intends to keep Da Gege in Beijing, he will make people build the princess mansion.

According to the rules, the concubines in the harem are out of line, or the emperor's adopted daughter is often named Princess Heshuo, but she is half a rank higher than the eldest son of the county prince.If the emperor really intends to keep Da Gege in Beijing for a long time, he should also build a princess mansion.

It has not been repaired now, so it can be seen that Da Gege will eventually go to Khalkha with Hang Seng.

Brother Sixteen felt sore in his heart, and was stunned for a moment.

Seeing this, Cao Yong smiled and shook his head: "Did Sixteen think too much? Although the princess's mansion has not been built, isn't there a county prince's mansion? Even if Hang Seng brings Da Gege back to Khalkha, he will come back often."

Because Khalkha is far away from the capital, the imperial court rarely intervenes in Khalkha's internal affairs.

Now that there is Hang Seng, how could Yongzheng let him go so easily?
Even if King Khan's mansion needs Hang Seng to return to Khalkha, it will have to wait until Hang Seng leaves the eldest son.

Elder Sixteen snorted coldly, and said: "When your Tianhui talks about him, you will know how I feel."

While speaking, at the intersection, Elder Sixteen hesitated, waved his hand, and said, "Forget it, let's go."

As usual, the two of them were outside, and Brother Sixteen had to ask Cao Yong to find a place to listen to an opera or have a drink. Now he is still in the filial piety period, and the two of them are dressed in plain clothes. It is not appropriate to listen to music and have a banquet.

Cao Yong arched his hands, said goodbye to the sixteenth elder brother, and rode back home.

When I got outside the gate, I saw Zhang Yi coming up, and said with a smile, "Master came back soon..." Speaking of this, he looked behind Cao Yong, and said in surprise, "Didn't the master rush back just because he got the letter?"

Cao Yong wondered: "What letter? Is there a guest at home?"

"My aunt has returned home!" Zhang Yi said joyfully, "The young man went to Fucha's house to look for the master, and it seems that he has parted ways with the master."

When Cao Yong heard this, he couldn't help it immediately, and he didn't care to ask carefully, so he quickened his pace to go to Lanyuan.

In the past two years, if he had any regrets, it would be that Prince Ping and his wife left Beijing.

In the 30 years since he came to the Qing Dynasty, Cao Jiashi was one of the people who loved him the most.

He dissuaded his brother-in-law from following Brother Fourteen, but he failed to change his fate of losing power.

Looking at Yongzheng's deeds in the past two years, he also has a little understanding. Yongzheng's move may not be because he is really tired of the old princes like Prince Ping and Prince Jian, but it is for the stability of the country.

If these old-fashioned princes were still in court, the thirteenth and sixteenth princes would be at the back of the schedule, and the influence in the clan would not be as great as it is now.

While making way for the thirteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother, Yongzheng also used the two princes to beat other clans.

Even the two grandparents of the hereditary rebellion did what they said they had an attack, and the other clans, Baylor and Beizi, had no room to speak in front of the imperial court.

As soon as he entered the Orchid Courtyard, he heard bursts of laughter from the upper room.

Cao Yong's footsteps were light, his hanging heart suddenly settled down, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

"Master is back!" Seeing Cao Yong, a servant girl in the corridor announced while picking up the curtain.

When Cao Yong entered the room, he saw Cao Jiashi sitting next to Li Shi, holding Tianhui in his hand, looking at him with a smile.Chu Yu sat on a chair, and a young man stood next to the lower chair.

Seeing this, Cao Yong hurriedly stepped forward two steps: "Eldest sister!"

Cao Jia's face was stern: "Hmph, you still have my sister in your heart? I love Tianhui as my own daughter, but you don't appreciate it. You even want to pass me over for her marriage."

Although she raised her eyebrows and raised her eyebrows, the kindness between her eyebrows and eyes remained undiminished, and she really couldn't be fierce.

Cao Yong is ashamed.

In Tianhui's marriage, he really forgot about Cao Jiashi.

In fact, Tianhui's time with Cao Jiashi was no shorter than the time in Cao's mansion.Cao Jia's love for Tianhui is no less than that of Cao Yong and his wife.

Tianhui couldn't listen anymore, so she called "Father" in a low voice, then lowered her head and avoided it.

Before Cao Yong could say anything, Cao Jia couldn't help laughing: "Okay, okay, now you are also going to be a father-in-law, and you still pretend to be shy?" Speaking of this, he said to the boy: " Fu Jing, I haven't seen your uncle yet."

"Greetings, Uncle." The boy said a thousand times.

Cao Yong stepped forward to help him up, looked carefully, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you in two years, I've grown so tall, it seems that Shengjing's soil and water are very good for people, do you often go hunting with your ama?"

This boy is Cao Jia's third son, Fu Jing, who is the same age as Tian Hui, fourteen this year.

However, compared with the 14-year-old child in Beijing, Fu Jing is tall and strong, and his complexion is also a healthy wheat color.

"In addition to Ama, there is also my cousin..." Fu Jing replied with a smile.

"Cousin... Alslen?" Cao Yong asked.

Fu Jing nodded: "Uncle is right, he is cousin Arslen."

Cao Yong remembered that Cao Jia's Chunri family letter mentioned that Bao Ya intended to return to Shengjing for a short stay, nodded, and told Fu Jing to sit down, and then asked Cao Jia: "Bao Fujin is still in Shengjing?"

Cao Jia said with a smile: "I just bought a house in the back street of our palace, and temporarily settled in Shengjing with my little elder brother. Baoya has been nagging, and when Alslen takes the title, she will go back to the capital."

Mrs. Li and Chu Yu were listening, and they were all happy for Bao Ya.

Although Shengjing is not as prosperous as the capital city, it is much better than the land of Mongolia. With brothers and sisters to rely on, life is much more comfortable than in Mongolia.

While talking, Cao Jia saw his son showing fatigue, and said: "Since I have met your uncle, you should go back to the palace first and tell your eldest brother that there is no need to rush to send someone to pick me up. After dinner, I will take care of myself." gone back."

Fu Jing got up and agreed, said goodbye to several elders, and went back to Prince Ping's mansion first.

Without the juniors around, Cao Jia didn't save face for his younger brother anymore, and showed a pungent look: "No matter what you think, I don't agree to tell Tianhui to Fucha's family. You promised well in the early years, even if you don't tell Tianhui Hui told Fuxiu that she would not go past me when she said she was going to marry him, but now there is such a commotion, and I have only been kept from it." At the end, she was really annoyed: "No matter how decent the Fucha family is, it won't be their turn." When they pick Tianhui, it's just because they have produced two generations of concubines, so they become arrogant."

Seeing this, Cao Yong hurriedly served tea and came forward: "Eldest sister moistens her throat first, and listen to my younger brother to distinguish one from the other."

Cao Jiashi took the tea bowl and glanced at Cao Yong: "Speak, I'll listen."

Cao Yong proposed the marriage of Zhen Guogong and his wife, and then rumors spread that Li Rongbao's visit was briefly explained.Having said that, he still hasn't forgotten to express his opinion, and he is not optimistic about the Fucha family.

The eldest daughter-in-law of a big family is really tired, and he is reluctant to bear his daughter's hardship.

When Cao Jia heard this, she hated Fu Cha for being a waste of money, and couldn't help cursing a few words in a low voice...

(End of this chapter)