Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 15
Nothing to say all night, Cao Yong got up early the next day.Although he was too lazy in his previous life, but now he decided to work hard, exercising his body is the minimum, otherwise how can he change his fate of dying young.The tortoiseshell and the citrine took turns to be on duty in the bedroom, and last night it was the citrine's turn.Although Cao Yong didn't like her aggressive personality, but after all, he was only a child in his teens, so he would not care about her, so he asked someone to prepare a soft blow for her.

When Cao Yong woke up, the sky was slightly bright, and Citrine was fast asleep.He lightly took a piece of clothing and put it on, and found a handkerchief outside. He wanted to wash his face, but he couldn't find a washbasin.The tortoise shell placed on the outer kang woke up and saw Cao Yong standing on the ground, put on a piece of clothes and got up: "Master, this servant is waiting for you to wash up!"

"Just help me find the water basin. Wipe my face first. It's still early, so don't disturb others!" Although Cao Yong didn't want to order this twelve or thirteen-year-old maid, without her help, he really didn't know Where is the basin.

Tortoise shell nodded in response, dressed carefully and went out, and after a while, half a basin of warm water and a small dish of green salt were brought.

This green salt has the same effect as toothpaste and is used for mouthwash.Cao Yong took it, and took a look at the tortoise shell, so careful and thoughtful, how could he look like a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl.

After washing his face and rinsing his mouth, Cao Yong stretched his arms and went out.Hawksbill wanted to follow and wait, but was stopped by Cao Yong.

Everywhere in the inner courtyard, Cao Yong vaguely remembered that, except for the back garden, they were all surrounded by courtyards, and there was no open space.How to strengthen his body, he has no rules in his mind. In the past, the male lead in the novels, whether it is "Tai Chi" or "Five Animals", can have a strong body.But his understanding of the two is that he only knows that practicing Tai Chi is like holding a circle in his hand, and Wu Qin Xi is simulating five kinds of animals, but he doesn't remember the specific animals.

Standing by the lotus pond, Cao Yong turned his neck. He couldn't get up early in vain. He ran around the lotus pond three times and did a few push-ups.Thinking of this, he jogged along the gravel road around the lotus pond.

Running and running, Cao Yong's body gradually became hot, and his footsteps became heavier and heavier.

After running a lap, Cao Yong was already sweating profusely, panting heavily in his mouth.He lamented in his heart, this is only two or 300 meters, what kind of garbage body he inherited.No matter how you think in your heart, your feet move again. Now that you have set a goal, you must complete it no matter what. This is Cao Yong's principle of life.

In the second lap, Cao Yong only felt that his feet were heavy with lead, step by step.On the third lap, he could no longer pay attention to his feet. He just looked ahead and vigorously adjusted his breathing.

After completing the goal of three laps, Cao Yong sat down on the ground, panting "huhu", his face was pale, and it took a while to turn red.

When the breath was smooth, Cao Yong turned over, put his hands on the ground, and started to do push-ups.Although the first two strokes were very difficult, he gritted his teeth and insisted on ten strokes.

When he got up again, although Cao Yong was a little sore, he also felt comfortable.

From a distance, we could see the smoke rising from all over the place, and the sky was already bright.At the gate of the garden, the tortoiseshell came here at some point, and when they saw Cao Yong, they didn't ask the truth, but just helped him tidy up his clothes, so that he didn't look so embarrassed.

People in the old lady's yard got up one after another, and the maids and women in the pavilion shuttled back and forth. When they saw Cao Yong, they all leaned over to say hello.

Back in the room, the hot bath water is ready.Don't think about it, it must be the little maid named Tortoiseshell.Cao Yong looked back at her and said, "Thank you!"

Tortoise was startled slightly, and responded in a low voice: "This is what slaves should do, sir, don't say that!"

"Servant" and "servant" heard Cao Yong very harshly, but he didn't have the idea of ​​transforming tortoiseshell, nor would he instill in her the concept of "everyone is equal".In this society where men are respected, such an idealized woman is just a tragedy.

When Chrysanthemum woke up, Cao Yong had already taken a shower and was dressed neatly.She was a little ashamed at first, and then she became angry for some reason, looked at the tortoise shell coldly, and muttered in her mouth: "You will pretend to be cute, and it will show that you are hardworking!"

Tortoiseshell didn't know how to explain it, with a bit of embarrassment on its face.Cao Yong is not "Bao Yu". He feels pity for the maids, but because they are young, they will not be spoiled.Tortoiseshell and citrine, one is as docile as attacking people, and the other is as aggressive as Qingwen.The docile ones are okay, they are still young, so they can have any scheming; the pungent ones, like domineering children, bully the little maids, scold low-class women, run on tortoise shells, but only behave well in front of Cao Yong and the old lady, typical power eye.

Cao Yong lowered his face: "Who is pretending to be cute? Who is diligent!"

"Master!" Cha Jing didn't expect Cao Yong to stand out for the tortoise shell, a few traces of grievance flashed on her face, and tears rolled in her eye sockets.

Seeing that the two of them were not happy, the tortoise shell hurriedly said: "Citrine is just joking, sir, please go and pay your respects, the old lady Westinghouse has already woken up!"

Cao Yong didn't want to argue with the children, he was about to turn around and go out when he saw Cha Jing still gave the tortoise a displeased look, speechless in his heart.I am not in the mood to coax the little maid all day long, if I want to keep my ears clean, I can't keep this citrine.

Xuanrui Hall, room on the west side.

When Cao Yong entered, the old lady was sitting on the kang, and Shan Shan held a glass mirror and waited in front of her.Amethyst held a golden hairpin inlaid with jade, and handed it to Shan Shan, who put it on the hairpin for the old lady.The old lady looked at the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

"Old Ancestor, my grandson wishes you a good morning!" Cao Yong followed the old etiquette, walked up to the Old Matriarch, and shook his two little sleeves.

Seeing Cao Yong refreshed, the old matriarch's face became a little more happy: "An! Why do you get up so early? You are so young, you should sleep more!"

"Grandson wants to have breakfast with the ancestors, and then go to school." Cao Yong replied with a smile.

The old matriarch was okay after hearing the first sentence, but the latter sentence showed a worried expression. He stretched out his hand and took Cao Yong to sit by the side of the kang, coaxing him: "It's so tiring to go back and forth to school. After two days, your father invited me How about master come back home?"

It seems that the kidnapping two months ago frightened the old matriarch. Although Cao Yong was grateful for her concern, he was unwilling to be confined in the inner courtyard. "There are no classmates in class at home, but in school, with classmates, homework learning is not boring!"

The old lady has always been the one who dotes on Cao Yong the most. Seeing him staring at him eagerly, how could she bear to say "no", so she said: "Since Yonger works so hard, let me discuss it with your father!"

Just as they were talking, Cao Yin and his wife arrived with Liu Ping.The old lady heard the details of Cao Yong's accident from Cao Yin last night, knowing that her grandson was safe thanks to a little "benefactor", so she ordered Cao Yin to bring it here today.

According to the rules taught by Li Shi, Liu Ping knelt down respectfully and kowtowed three times: "Pinger pays respects to the ancestor!"

Seeing that the little girl was cute and sensible, the old lady liked it very much, and ordered Zijing to fetch a coral collar as a gift.Because he agreed to Cao Yin's suggestion to adopt her last night, he asked Cao Yin, "Can you name her?"

Cao Yin replied: "I chose the word 'Yi', which means 'Zhenji'. My mother thinks it's good!"

The old lady smiled and said: "Listen, the meaning is also auspicious, so let's use this name! If you are the third among uncles and sisters, you will be the third lady of our Cao family. When you pick a good day, set up a few tables of wine and celebrate Congratulations!" Having said that, he asked Li Shi again: "The third girl's yard is optional, it's closer to Yan'er, and the two sisters are also good companions!"

Mrs. Li replied: "I chose Chun Nuan Pavilion, next to Yan Yatou's Yunyong Zhai!"

The old matriarch nodded: "Well, it's a good choice. In addition to the little maidservant, I also have to choose two good mothers. The third girl is still young!"

Mrs. Li should be, Cao Yong was so moved by the audience, he hurried forward and said: "The ancestor is so eccentric! The third younger sister is two months younger than Yong'er, and she can have her own yard. Why doesn't Yong'er have one!"

Cao Yin only thought his son was acting like a spoiled child, and was upset. Before the old matriarch could speak, he scolded: "Nonsense, is there anyone who talks to the old matriarch like this!"

The old matriarch didn't appreciate it, and after glaring at Cao Yin, he asked Cao Yong, "Do you want your own yard?"

Cao Yong nodded vigorously: "Grandson went to his uncle's parents this time to learn about it. My cousins ​​have learned riding and shooting since childhood." Speaking of this, he looked at Cao Yin and said, "I heard that the same is true for my father. Now I am seven years old, and I also want to learn riding, archery and martial arts. There is no place for horse racing in the yard of my ancestors!"

Both the old lady and Cao Yin were surprised. They all knew that Cao Yong liked to study, and when did they start thinking about martial arts again.Feeling suspicious, the old matriarch asked: "Don't you like to read books, why do you think of learning to ride and shoot? Don't be naughty, tell grandma, which bastard kid is driving you!"

Cao Yong rolled his eyes in his heart. Although the Cao family is a bannerman, they believe in Confucian orthodoxy, thinking that "everything is inferior, only reading is high".Although he was contemptuous in his heart, he said with a serious face: "My grandson likes to read books, but he doesn't want to be a weak scholar who is 'without the strength to restrain a chicken'. Why not study literature to cultivate one's character and practice martial arts to cultivate oneself?"

Hearing Cao Yong mention "hands have no strength to bind a chicken", both the old lady and Cao Yin thought of the kidnapping before.Although Cao Yin concealed the matter of Cao Yong's broken leg and loss of voice from the old matriarch, the old matriarch also secretly inquired about it.Originally thought that his grandson was spoiled since he was a child, and he didn't know how to complain to himself, but he didn't mention it when he came back.

Right now, hearing Cao Yong say this, knowing that he buried so much pain in his heart, the old matriarch felt even more distressed, his eyes were already red, and he was reluctant to go against him at all, so he nodded repeatedly and said: "Civil and military double xiu Good, both civil and military xiu are good!" After finishing speaking, he pointed to Cao Yin and his wife and said, "Find Yong'er a spacious yard, if there is a place to run horses, and invite two skilled masters, Yong'er can learn whatever he wants. What!"

Cao Yin was dumbfounded, the courtyards of the inner house are all small and exquisite, where there is a place for horse racing, it seems that they need to clean up in the front yard and open a yard beside the school field.Thinking this way, I said it in front of the old lady.

The old lady saw that Cao Yong was looking at herself with bright eyes and full of hope, and said: "The front yard should be the front yard, it should be more spacious, as long as Yong'er likes it!"

(End of this chapter)