Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1341

After the banquet, Tianyou took Tianhu back to Dongfu.

Because the letter from Puzhou had been received a long time ago, the yard on Cao Fu's side was cleaned up, and the west wing where Tianhu used to live was also tidied up.

The reason why Tianyou personally sent his cousin over, and also made a special trip to meet with several housekeepers in the East Mansion, was because he was afraid that they would be slighted because of Tianyou's young age.

However, Tianhu seemed to be completely reborn as if no one needed to worry about him. He had changed from the little one his cousins ​​protected to the appearance of a young adult.

The accompanying servants and maidservants are also sincerely in awe in front of Tianhu.Tianhu's instructions are very methodical.

Tianyou saw it in his eyes, thought for a while, and said, "Third Brother, does Fifth Uncle often take you to the government office?"

Tianhu was surprised and said, "How does eldest brother know?"

Tianyou said with a smile: "Look at the third brother's official authority!"

Although it was meant to be a joke, it was not aimless.If Tianhu was in Puzhou and only studied in the school, there would never be such a big change.

This kind of half-aged boy likes to imitate adults the most, so he thinks he has a way to imitate.

The master of the Cao family is not strict with his servants, and Cao Fu is naturally refined, presumably he would not put on airs except in the government office.

Tianhu laughed "hehe" and said, "Brother is just teasing me? What kind of official authority is not official authority, but to follow father's side and gain some experience..."

The great change of Tianhu fell in the eyes of Cao Yong and his wife, both of them thought about it.

After the banquet, the children go by themselves, and the husband and wife also talk about Tianhu.

On Chuyu's side, she praised Suxin: "I was worried earlier that Tianhu was already sensible when he was adopted, and it was not easy for mother and child to get close; adding that there is a biological child, if one is not handled properly, it will easily hurt Tianhu's heart. Looking at Tianhu's appearance, the mother and child are closer than in the capital."

After all, Cao Fu is Tianhu's biological uncle, so it is not difficult to treat his nephew as his own flesh and blood; Suxin and Tianhu have no blood relationship, and people's hearts are biased.

Cao Yong nodded and said: "The fifth younger siblings are good, and Xiao Wu also understands people. He is a posthumous child, and his biological mother is also a concubine. In addition, the second old lady has not waited to see her for many years, so she is afraid to raise a good child. Except the fifth younger siblings In addition to sincerely treating Tian Hu well, there is also Xiao Wu's credit, how do you think Xiao Wu instructed Tian Hu?"

After hearing this, Chu Yu couldn't help being curious: "According to what the master said, Tianhu's changed appearance is not because of Fifth Aunt's kindness, but because of Fifth Uncle? I really can't figure it out. I always think that Fifth Uncle is still a child."

Cao Yongdao: "In Xiaowu's letter, he mentioned that he didn't want to return to Beijing, and wanted to take advantage of his youth and stay in foreign positions for two more terms. When Tianhu got married and established a business, he wanted to become an official and be a farming and studying heir. Landlord Lao Cai. He also mentioned that their house will need Tianhu to support the door in the future, and let us uncles take care of it more."

If Chu Yu realized something, "Although Tianhu is the eldest grandson of the second old lady, his status is embarrassing. Now that he is the eldest son who is relied on by his fifth uncle and aunt to support the family, he has a little more responsibility."

The couple looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if they are all biological children, the ten fingers are still long or short. For Wufang, it is a hidden danger to have a biological child after the heir.

Looking at it now, Cao Fu and his wife treated Tianhu, his nephew and heir, really well, and there was nothing negligent about treating him harshly.

Tianhu's child didn't grow crooked, and he didn't feel sorry for himself and feel jealous because his heir parents had their own children.

Home and everything are prosperous.

Cao Yong and Chu Yu, as elder brothers and elder sisters-in-law, felt at ease.

They don't need to worry about Tianhu's marriage. Cao Fu had said as early as when he was adoptive that he would choose a wife from Dong's family.At present, it has not been determined which granddaughter of the Dong family it is, but because Tianhu is still young, he can get a good reputation first before talking about marriage.

As for Tianhu's studies, it was agreed by Cao Yong and Cao Fu in the letters they exchanged, that there is no need to send them to government schools or flag schools, but to hire another teacher.

This uncle and nephew have learned both the Four Books and the Five Classics, and began to study the essays for the exam, as well as the Mandarin and Chinese, to prepare for the children's exam and the written exam.

Mr. invited two, one is a failed candidate who is preparing for the exam in Beijing, and the other is a retired household secretary. Cao Yong has already said hello.

Since Mrs. Li and his party were not due to return for a few days, they were not in a hurry to let the class start. They just waited for Changsheng to come back, and the two uncles and nephews would apprentice together again...

The next day, Cao Yong went to Ping Wangfu.

In front of her own brothers, Cao Jia had nothing to show mercy, and she suffered a severe meal.

Regardless of whether it was his choice or Chu Yu's choice, in the final analysis, this side took the initiative.

What he was facing was a dignified family like the University Scholars' Mansion, who were most particular about etiquette, and if they were not handled properly, they would be looked down upon, and Tianhui was the one who got angry in the end.

An aunt who helps her niece meet someone is a matchmaker, but what is it that a parent helps a daughter meet someone?
It's as if a daughter can't get married, so she's begging for a son-in-law.

Besides, it is said that the scholar's mansion is "clear and noble", "expensive" is there, but the word "Qing" is hung on the front, where is the spaciousness of the noble family in life?

If the life is spacious, the wife of a bachelor would not rather accompany her daughter-in-law with a rich dowry with the reputation of "greedy".

Although Tianhui doesn't like extravagance, she chooses a more comfortable life when she has the conditions to be extravagant. She has never been wronged in the slightest.

As far as food is concerned, Tianhui likes to eat light food, because she is tired of fine food; but if she really sees the tofu and cabbage without the minced meat, then the good person will lose her appetite.

Even if the dowry is rich, but when you arrive at your husband's house, can you really look at your husband's clear soup and radishes, and eat your own fish and meat?
It's not that the University Scholars' House is really so poor, it's just using food as an example, it's because the University Scholars' House has a weaker family, and their behavior is definitely different from the rich Cao's family, and the future is worrying.

Even though Tianhui is not picky, if her husband's family thinks too much, it will be difficult for her.

Cao Yong just listened honestly and did not argue.

Cao Jiashi was so worried because he felt sorry for Tianhui. As a younger brother, he could only be grateful.

Cao Jiashi was tired of talking straight, so she stopped.

Seeing her younger brother honestly apologizing, the depression in her heart dissipated: "That's all I'm saying, the Eight Banners children are so rich, and it's rare for Shu Hede to be as handsome and talented as he is. After inquiring, the family style of the university scholar's house is also good. Shuhede is nineteen years old, clean and self-sufficient, and has no roommates. He is not a messy person. You can arrange it as you want, even if the university scholar's wife has a different reputation, you The couple don't need to worry too much. No matter if she is really loving or has other plans, her age depends on her age, and she is a mother-in-law, so there is nothing wrong with her..."

Speaking of this, she paused, and said: "Although I met him earlier, I have never dealt with him... If you arrange a dinner with the third sister, don't forget to let me know, I will also go to see Look."

He, Tara, is Xu Yuanmeng's old wife.

Cao Yong nodded and said: "That's natural. There are many things that I have to help my sister to make up my mind. Marriage with Jian Wang's mansion means marriage, and there is a precedent for me before, and things are handled calmly. Tianhui here, but not For example, according to the example of her aunts, there are many things that need to be negotiated."

Mrs. Cao Jia nodded and said: "That's the reason. Sister Hui is the granddaughter of the head of the family, and her mother's family is also distinguished. With such a background and appearance, let alone the eldest grandson of a university scholar, even a prince or a county king Fujin would be fine." Quite qualified. Even if Shuhede has fame, he is only a scholar, whether he is a prisoner or a donated official, he must have a good reputation before he can formally welcome his relatives."

Cao Yongdao: "We don't need to mention these things. Xu Xiang has already arranged for the eldest grandson's future. He must be arranged to be admitted to the cabinet."

Cao Jiashi put a smile on his face when he heard the words, and said: "The secretary in the cabinet can not only show his face in front of the imperial court, but also can be promoted after five years. At that time, he will be the fifth rank... Even if Xu Yuanmeng retires at that time, There are also you brothers who can take care of me... I just don't know when our sister Hui will be able to become a wife..." In the end, there was still a lack.

Women in this world have "three obediences and four virtues", obeying their father at home and obeying their husband when married.

Husband and wife are honored.

No matter how confident her natal family is, Tianhui's identity follows her husband.

Even if she is married to a side branch clan, as long as the title is above the general of Fuguo, she is a super-rank or first- or second-rank madam, and when she goes out to socialize, she can sit on the throne even with the status of Shangshu and Shilang's wife.

But when you marry into an official family, no matter what your husband's parents are, your last hope is still on your husband...

Since Cao Jia's side also nodded, Cao Yong and his wife sent someone to call Cao Yi back and asked her to arrange it on their behalf.

In a few days, Cao Yi posted a message to Chuyu, only the Taoist family got a few good pots of peonies, and the flowers were in full bloom, and he wanted to invite his sister-in-law and niece to go and relax.

In a blink of an eye, it was the flower viewing day, Chu Yu stared at her daughter to tidy up, and the mother and daughter went to the Duke's Mansion in a carriage.

In addition to Chu Yu's mother and daughter, the guests at the Duke's Mansion also include Mrs. Cao Jia and his wife Fei Mo, Mrs. Tatara and her granddaughter from the Grand Scholars' Mansion, and Cao Yi's sister-in-law Yu Ruigege and her daughter.

Yurui Gege kept his filial piety for three years after the death of the old Duke, and Cao Yong acted as a matchmaker, saying that he gave it to Nalan Fusen's eldest son.

Not long after they got married, they met the head of Nalan's family, Kuixu, who died of illness. In order to seize the wealth of Mingzhu Mansion, Jiu Age found a way to demote Nalan Fusen, who was an official of Nalan's family's family, to Fujian, and Yurui Gege followed him. The in-laws and their family left the capital, and they didn't return to the capital until the late emperor passed away and ascended the throne today.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When he ascended the throne today, because of the fact that the Nalan tribe once attached to the eighth and ninth elder brothers, there were many people who rejected him, but Nalan Fusen was not among them.

Not to mention that Nalan Fusen directly rose to the upper three banners, the eldest son Zhan Hai also made up the bodyguards. After a few years, he has been promoted from the third-class bodyguards to the first-class bodyguards.

Yurui Gege's parents are not well-connected, but she is blessed with children. She has been married for more than ten years, and she has given birth to one daughter and three sons.

The one she brought back to her natal home today was the eldest daughter who was added when she got married. Her nickname was Longan and she was eleven years old.

Cao Jia and his daughter-in-law are the most distinguished, but they arrived earlier, behind Yurui and her daughter.

Because of seeing his son's wife recently, Cao Jia was more careful when she saw a little girl as big as longan, and she held hands and asked a few more questions.

Although Nalan Fusen is the concubine son of the Nalan family, with the decline of the direct branch of the Nalan family, this house has become more prominent, and knowing that Nalan Fusen is friendly with her natal family, Cao Jia is very interested.

Knowing that her natal sister-in-law had arranged for the "Flower Appreciation Banquet" and brought her daughter over, Yurui Gege also had a plan in mind, but she was not on the side of Prince Ping's Mansion.

Seeing Cao Jiashi holding Longan's hand, full of praise and affection, Yurui winked at her sister-in-law.

Cao Yi hesitated for a moment, but still smiled and said: "Although our aunt has three sons, the one who loves her the most is this precious girl. I will start to pay attention now, and I will start to choose a son-in-law after the selection."

Cao Jia was taken aback when she heard the words, then put down Longan's hand, and said with a smile: "Parents in this world are all the same, children are precious bumps, especially delicate girls, and you have to worry about it..."

Since he wants to pick a son-in-law by himself, he is waiting for the palace to put up a sign, it seems that he has no intention of the clan, otherwise it would be more honorable to ask the palace to marry him.

Although Cao Jia felt a little regretful, seeing the little girl's meticulous makeup and dressing up, she didn't seem to be visiting her uncle or aunt's house normally, her heart was moved, her eyes were bent, and she looked at the longan more carefully.

The Nalan family has always been rich in beauties and handsome men, and Longan is no exception.

She not only has the dignified atmosphere of a lady from the north, but also has the beauty of a southern woman, and she looks much more refined than ordinary ladies in the capital.

So, Cao Jiashi just took a look and fell in love with it...

Outside the Duke's Mansion, the carriages of the Grand Scholars' Mansion and Cao's Mansion arrived at the Duke's Mansion one after the other, with a difference of more than ten zhang.

Because the two families are relatives, they usually walk around, so the concierge ordered people to deliver letters in, and at the same time, asked people to lead the carriages of the two families to the second gate one after another.

At this moment, Cao Yi had already got the news and rushed to the second gate to meet him.

Here Cao Yi had just finished exchanging greetings with his Tarra family, and the carriage of Cao's mansion also arrived there.

Although they are close relatives of her natal family, but Chuyu is the elder sister-in-law, Cao Yi did not want to be disrespectful, so she pleaded guilty with Talla, took a few steps forward, and personally helped the elder sister-in-law out of the car.

Seeing her sister-in-law respectful and respectful as if she were a big guest, Chu Yu just wanted to make fun of her when she saw the grandson of his Tarra family standing not far away.

With a solemn face, she helped her sister-in-law to get out of the carriage, and after being introduced by her sister-in-law, she greeted him with Taras.

Although she usually has a good temper, she really wanted to put on airs and put on a dignified manner.

Even if she is facing the wife of a scholar, she is the grandson of the holy ancestor, the eldest daughter of the prince, and the imperial conferred Heshuo Gege.

Seeing her like this, the lady of the university scholar became more respectful when she talked.

Although Tianhui was by her mother's side, she also met her aunt and her mother-in-law's relatives "aunt and grandmother", and bowed her knees to greet her respectfully.

The scholar's wife helped Tianhui up herself, took Tianhui's hand, and did not look up and down rudely, but squinted, looked at Tianhui's eyebrows, looked at the clear eyes, and slowly showed a big smile, laughing Authentic: "I heard Tu's daughter-in-law praise Miss Hui early, but this is the first time I see her. Such a character, no wonder everyone loves it. The old lady also thinks she likes it when she sees her..."

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Note, there was a mistake at the end of the last chapter, Tianhu should say younger brother, not cousin.

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