Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 1391 Transformation
With double happiness coming to Prince Jian's residence, Young Master Yaerjiang had to take Yongqian out of the city to see him.

When Yongzheng heard that the father and son had come to thank him, he summoned them in the Palace of Qinzheng.Although he was indifferent to Yaerjiang, when he turned his head to talk to Yongqian, he showed a bit of kindness.

Compared with those clan prodigal sons who ate, drank, prostituted and gambled, although Yongqian was not outstanding in civil and military affairs, his character was fair, he treated his stepmother with filial piety, and treated his concubine brothers with kindness.

Different from the dissolute and disrespectful Laozi, Yongqian is not good at drinking and sex, he can be regarded as a rare honest person in the clan.

However, since bad bamboos produce good bamboo shoots, Yongzheng will look up to Yongqian.

Yongzheng didn't want to see Yaerjiang Ah in his heart, and the previous grievances between the two can be traced back to more than 40 years ago.

For each other, Yongzheng is still the adopted son of the noble concubine, No. 1 among the princes under the prince; Yaerjiang is the eldest son of the prince, and the two study together in the upper study room. Together chirp quack quack.

No, it didn't take long for a few days, and the two lost their mothers one after another.

Yongzheng became the eldest son whom Concubine De didn't want to see, and was reprimanded by the holy ancestor for being "uncertain"; Yaerjiang'a had a stepmother, and there was a rift between Prince Jianxiu and his son.

Yongzheng's temperament became more and more gloomy, and he also forbeared in dealing with people; Yaerjiang'a went the opposite way, acting more and more ostentatiously, relying on the love of his ancestors, he changed his mouth and changed from "uncle emperor" to "uncle emperor". "Emperor Ama", staying at elder brother's house, and even openly competing with the prince for favor.

It also happened that Prince Jian's mansion was giving birth to a son following Fujin, and there was an uproar outside, saying that Yaerjiang Ah was not happy with his father, and the position of heir would fall to the little elder brother.

Yongzheng thought about the relationship between the two, and privately advised Yaerjiang A to pretend to be obedient.

Yaerjiang is young and energetic, how can he listen to him?The two broke up unhappy and parted ways since then...

The young man who was in adversity in the early years, still with his nostrils upturned, supercilious, and made himself envious and jealous, has now become an old man with a fat body and gray braids, prostrate at his feet.

Are you really old?Why do you keep thinking about the past?
Yongzheng suddenly lost the mood to speak, and waved his hand to send Yaerjiang and his son to kneel down.

He pondered for a while by himself, looked around the hall, and said to Chen Fu who was standing beside him: "Prince Chuanyi and Prince Zhuang."

Chen Fu let out a "squeak" and went down to pass it on to others.

After a while, the thirteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother followed Chen Fu.

The two of them handled government affairs in the side hall of Qinzheng Hall, so they knew that the emperor had just summoned Prince Jane and his son.

Now, Jiang Yong's face is not hesitant, and the two princes are unavoidably worried.

Don't worry about Yaerjiang's disrespect, which annoyed the emperor?
The sixteenth elder brother couldn't help cursing inwardly, only hoping that Yaerjiang Ayou would be more relaxed, and there would be more gossip in the provincial clan.

The thirteenth brother is very worried.

Although the power is in his hands now, Brother Thirteen also knows that he was roasted on the fire by the emperor.

The emperor can afford to offend the kings of the Eight Banners, but he cannot afford to offend them.It's good that the emperor is here, no one dares to attack Prince Yi's mansion, what if the emperor is not here?

Now that the emperor has restored Prince Jian, it is definitely a good thing for the thirteenth elder brother.

He was thinking about how to say a few good words for Yaerjiang A, when he heard Yongzheng say: "The house in Xian'an Palace has been idle for a long time, and it is planned to set up an official school, and the children who are in charge of the leadership will be selected from the official school in Jingshan." Those who are outstanding, perhaps fifty or sixty, or more than a hundred, will go to school to study..."

The two princes couldn't help being shocked when they heard this.

What is Xian'an Palace?It was the place where Prince Limi was imprisoned during his lifetime, and it has always been a taboo in the palace.

Yongzheng said proudly: "Even if Prince Limi lived there, so what? Now I am the emperor!" Having said this, he paused and said: "Yuqing Palace is in the inner court, it is not good to use this example... just follow what I said in the early years , as the residence of the prince..."

The thirteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother saw that his holy will had been broken, so they would not be troublesome, so they bowed down.

Elder Brother Thirteen only felt that the emperor had acted differently recently. It seemed that the courtiers were more gentle and treated the clan less harshly. He thought in his heart that this might not be a bad thing for the imperial court.

Brother Sixteen curled his lips secretly, disapproving.

You said that Yuqing Palace is the prince's residence, Hongli was even arranged to live in that year, but no matter if it is a concubine in the harem or a former dynasty, who would not regard Yuqing Palace as the prince's womb?
At that time, Nian Gengyao was very powerful, Nian noble concubine was favored, and the wind did not know how to blow it. The emperor moved him to Xisuo on the grounds that Hongli was getting older, he needed more people to wait around him, and Yuqing Palace was narrow.

If it wasn't for this reason, the courtiers outside would not think that they could see through the holy will, and instead flattered the Nian family, and spread the word that the emperor intended to make elder brother Fuhui his heir...

On the side of Prince Jian's Mansion, Yaerjiang wanted to throw a big banquet, but was persuaded by his wife and son, and finally found an excuse to invite a few close relatives and friends to have a small banquet.

The various affairs of the household department have come to an end one after another, and Cao Yong has more time.

When it comes to the twelfth lunar month, there is an endless stream of various red and white entertainments.

He and Chuyu both took off their clothes, and there was no taboo to go out.It's just that today Yu is getting older, Cao Yong is determined to let his son experience more, and usually let his son show up on his behalf.

In the name of being weak and recuperating, I am lazy, and I am lazy if I can. I either read the novels that are banned in later generations, or take care of the lessons of Changsheng and Tianbao. I live a comfortable life.

On Chuyu's side, there was no one to act as an arm, so he could only show up in person.

Although she was a little reluctant, she kept the account of her mother-in-law and her husband in mind, and began to show Cao Songxiang a candidate for a step-wife.

As for her own children, the dust has settled and they are just waiting to do something, Chu Yu is not in a hurry.

However, she is not in a hurry, someone is in a hurry.

At the birthday banquet of a grand lady of the Shangshu Mansion, Chu Yu met the old lady of the Talla family of the University Scholars Mansion.

The last time the two in-laws met was at Jinghui's funeral. There were so many people that they didn't say a few words.

Seeing Chuyu now, he couldn't help asking, "I don't know how the family will arrange for the children's marriage? It's not because the old woman is urging her so hard. It's because there is a granddaughter under the eldest grandson, so it's not good to talk about it." delay……"

Shuhede's younger sister, Mingyue, was exempted from the election because she was over the age. After Shuhede got engaged to Cao's family, she also talked about her.

It's just that Mingyue is a bereaved orphan, and Shu Mulu's family is not rich. It's really not easy to talk about a marriage that is both satisfactory and suitable.

In the end, it was Shu Hede who proposed to be the elder brother, that is, Wanyan Songnian, a former classmate and friend, and the two families had already made a small decision before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Originally, it was planned that Shu Hede would marry his younger sister after getting married, but because the Cao family had something to delay, the marriage of the two families had to be postponed.

When Chu Yu heard this, she hurriedly said: "Even if I didn't meet the old lady today, our master will go to see the old man and the old lady in a few days. What our master means is that the children will get rid of their clothes at the end of February. If the in-laws It’s cheaper, you can set the ceremony at the end of March or the beginning of April.”

Although he still felt that it was late, he also knew that due to etiquette, it is not good to advance it, so he nodded and said: "So, my master and I will just sweep the couch and wait. It is a matter of great importance to our children and grandchildren. We must make a decision earlier. good……"

Since he, Tara, spoke, even though Chuyu was reluctant to part with her daughter, she had to think more about her in-laws, let alone Wanyan's family.

Borzigit of Wanyan's family is outspoken and cheerful, and he has been friends with Chuyu for many years.

Before Chuyu met Mrs. Tara, Mrs. Borzigit had already asked Chuyu about it.

Seeing that several families are in a hurry, even if they are reluctant to part with their daughter, the Cao family can't delay any longer.

Chu Yu had no choice but to discuss with her husband, whether to finalize the auspicious date for the wedding with Prince Jian's residence earlier, so that Tianhui's date can be roughly fixed.

To ask about the future daughter-in-law's childhood, it is not appropriate for the husband and wife to come forward, so in the end I asked Cao Yi to take Niuniu and visit Prince Jane's mansion.

In the end, the Cao family chose an auspicious day, and rescheduled the wedding date of Tianyou and Liu Gege to the sixth day of March next year.

On the other side of the university scholar's mansion, Cao Yong went there in person, and set the date of Tianhui's Dading at the end of March and the end of April to marry.

The children's affairs are settled, and it's time to seal the pen in the yamen in the young year.

New Year ceremonies from various places began to arrive at the mansion one after another.

Although Cao Song has come back from Jiangning, but this year, there are two more cars from Jiangning, prepared by Li Wei, who sent his housekeeper to escort his second son Li Xingju to Beijing.

On this day, Li Xingyuan brought his younger brother to the Cao Mansion to deliver the New Year gift in person.

Cao Yong came out according to the ceremony, met brother Li Xingyuan, and exchanged greetings.

Although his face was indifferent, he still looked at Li Xingju carefully several times.

Compared with his tall, strong and brave brother, Li Xingju's eyebrows and eyes are much more delicate, it seems that he is Xiao's mother.

While speaking, she was also shy, and she didn't see the publicity of the rich and powerful young master.

This is a restrained and honest child.

Cao Yong's heart, not without regret.

If it wasn't for Jinghui's disappearance, which made the two families have suspicions, this marriage is not impossible.

Up to now, it's useless to talk more. After a few words of entertainment, Cao Yong asked people to call Tianyou to accompany the guests on his behalf, and found a way to go back to the room by himself.

On top of dealing with people, Cao Yong has a bit of self-willedness and willfulness in his bones.

In the early years, when he had to, he had to bite the bullet and socialize; now that he has a choice, he becomes more and more impatient with socializing.

Tianyou is different, not only like a copy of his father when he was young, but also calmer and more reserved.

Regardless of whether he is really close to brother Li Xingju in his heart or pretends to be close, he always looks like a family brother.

Asking about the well-being of Li's parents, about Li Xingju's journey, about Li Xingyuan's homework, etc., makes people feel like a spring breeze.

At the beginning of the year, when the Li family went south, they met the sons of Li Wei.

When Li Xingyuan came here today, he wanted to bring his younger brother to greet Mrs. Li, but because of Cao Yong's lukewarm attitude in front of him, it was difficult for him to speak.

Seeing that Tianyou is still close, he opened his mouth after deliberation.

Tianyou nodded with a smile and said, "Since I'm here, I should see you." After finishing speaking, he called the servant and sent a message to the second gate.

The three of them sat in the front hall for half a cup of tea. Tianyou led Brother Li Xingyuan to get up and went to Fuyuan Hall...

Jiuruyuan, go to the room.

Cao Yong got the news and smiled at himself.

Without the pressure of survival, my endurance is not as good as Tianyou.

Regardless of whether there is suspicion in my heart, it is not good to alienate the Li family at this time, otherwise it will be resentment in the eyes of the emperor.

As it is now, the older generation is alienated, and the younger generation is still in contact. The emperor will only feel that he is in the way of his status and act cautiously...

Although the two houses of Cao's family were separate families in the early years, they mostly spent New Year's Eve together because of the adjacent mansions.

This year, because the long house moved to Xidan Pailou, the second house is in Xiaozhong, and they are separated for the New Year.

In the second room, a ancestral hall was officially set up.

Because Cao Quan is not an heir, and the second house is a branch, the ancestors and elders enshrined in the ancestral hall are only Cao Quan's generation, unlike the three generations of Zeng, grandfather and father enshrined in the Changfang.The gods of Cao Shuo and Jinghui also entered the ancestral hall.

As a result, on the Cao Mansion's side, only the long family line will be left during the Chinese New Year.

After paying homage to the ancestors, a family banquet was held at Fuyuan Hall.

There are only a few people, there is no distinction between men and women, and everyone sits around Li's group.

Aside from Tianbao's still childish look, even Changsheng has shown a bit of stability.

Mrs. Li was very pleased to see her.

The youngest son has plans for his future studies, the eldest granddaughter-in-law will come in next March, the eldest granddaughter also talks about the noble and quiet family, and the younger grandson is also beginning to be sensible and courteous... It's just Hang Seng...

After the reunion dinner, Cao Yong took the children to set off firecrackers in the yard.

Mrs. Li kept Chu Yu by his side to talk: "When Hang Seng first moved out to live in the past, he should pick two honest people to serve him... In the next year, Hang Seng will be seventeen, and after another two and a half years of filial piety, he will have to be a second child. Ten...you are young, energetic, and you can't watch under your nose. If someone is kidnapped by a black heart, you two will have nowhere to cry..."

Chu Yu said: "The old lady still sees far away, but after all, in Xiaozhong, it's hard to arrange people around her. My daughter-in-law will call Cao Man's family as soon as possible, and give them careful instructions so that they can stay with Hang Seng to serve..."

While speaking, there was already a "crackling" sound in the yard.

Tianhui picked up the curtain and came in, saying: "Old lady, lady, father is going to set off fireworks..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yu went forward to help Li Shi and said, "Old lady, shall we join in the fun?"

Mrs. Li smiled and nodded, and everyone went out of the yard again.

It is said that firecrackers and fireworks are set off, but in fact there are only two strings of firecrackers and two baskets of fireworks, which are less than [-]% of previous years.

After all, the children have not yet taken off their clothes, so it is not the time to play.

Cao Yong took two Changshengs, and within half a cup of tea, the fireworks were over.

Everyone went back to their rooms to watch the new year.

After the white-haired man gave away the black-haired man, Li's side is more and more looking forward to the safety of his children and grandchildren.As for fame and fortune, she never cared about it when she was young, and now that the Cao family is famous, she doesn't even care about it.

Therefore, most of the lucky red envelopes she prepares for her children and grandchildren contain auspicious objects.

Cao Yong’s is suet jade arhat head bracelets, Chu Yu’s is a pair of gold thread emerald five-blessing hairpins, Tian Hui is a pair of thumb-sized gold wish-fulfilling pendants inlaid with five-color gemstones, Tianyou and Hang Seng each have a white jade that is safe and sound. The event card, longevity is the ivory Guanyin pendant, and Tianbao is the gold inlaid jade longevity lock...

The entertainment in the first month, as in previous years, is skipped.

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of February in the seventh year of Yongzheng.

The capital is already full of willows, full of spring.

On Zhu's side, Cao Yong and his wife meant that their mother and daughter would go south to join Zuo Cheng when the weather got warmer.

But before Zuo became an adult, there was a letter from his family, telling his wife to wait until the Cao Mansion was married before going south.

To their brothers, Tianyou and Tianhui were no different from their compatriots. Now that the big event of their elder brother and younger sister's wedding happened, he was already disturbed not to be in Beijing, so he asked his wife to attend the elder brother's and younger sister's wedding on his behalf.

Mrs. Zhu has always "regarded her husband as the sky", so she postponed her trip and stayed in Beijing honestly...

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In the next chapter, Tianyou gets married, and the young mistress of the Cao Mansion enters the door.

(End of this chapter)