Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 162
On April 22, the Empress Dowager Kangxi set off from Changchun Garden to escape the summer outside the Great Wall.Order Prince Yinfeng, fifth elder brother Yinqi, seventh elder brother Yinyou, eighth elder brother Yinhu, twelfth elder brother Yinyu, fourteenth elder brother Yinyu, fifteenth elder brother Yinxi, sixteenth elder brother Yinlu And seventeen Yinli accompanied him.

With Sheng Jia's departure, the tense atmosphere in the various yamen in the capital gradually dissipated, and everyone gradually calmed down.

On this day, Cao Yin came to write home.When Cao Yong came back from his class, he first read the letter with Zhuang Xi in the study, and discussed a few things about the Jiangnan affairs mentioned by Cao Yin, and then went back to Wutong Garden for dinner.As soon as he walked out of the study, he saw Zijing looking for her here.

Cao Yong asked: "Is there something wrong?"

Zijing replied: "I was just about to find my uncle to answer. Just now Miss Qiu's daughter-in-law Chang Gui's family came. She was so anxious that she said that Miss Qiu was ill these two days and Lord Ning was not in the capital. Then Because Miss Qiu is pregnant, Changgui and his wife dare not take responsibility, so they followed what Lord Ning told us before, and came to our place, begging Master to send someone to Baoding to deliver a letter!"

Cao Yong nodded: "Understood, I will ask Wu Mao to take two of them to Baoding to look for Ningchun. Is there anything missing there, such as medicine or something? Send some to her, and then send some to her. Tell her to find a good doctor, it's no small matter that she is healthy."

Zijing said: "Chang Gui's family didn't mention anything missing, I thought I'd know when I went back to my uncle, I'll have time to visit Miss Qiu tomorrow. I'll take what she lacks when I see her!

Cao Yong went to the front yard again and asked Wu Mao to take two people to clean up and go to Baoding to report to Ningchun.This Qiuniang is Ning Chun's best friend, she is afraid that she will turn around immediately if she gets the letter.

Back to the Indus Garden, Zhu Er was ordering two little servant girls to sprinkle water on the blue bricks in the yard, and when they saw Cao Yong coming back, they all bowed down and saluted.

Cao Yong nodded, and then looked at the two sycamore trees in the yard. Although they were watered every day, they still looked not energetic.Chu Yu heard the movement in the upper room, and came out with a smile.

Seeing that she was wearing a thimble, Cao Yong couldn't help frowning and said, "Doing needlework again? The weather is so boring now, just take a good rest, and you're still so troublesome!"

Chu Yu just smiled and welcomed Cao Yong in.Cao Yong took her right hand to check, as expected, how many needle holes were on her fingers.On the kang in the west room, there is an unfinished fine cloth jacket.Chu Yu is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, so if she knows what is going on, even if Cao Yong persuades her, she just listens to it.

Since she got married, she sewed Cao Yong's personal items by herself.She was well-clothed and well-fed since she was a child, and when she grows up, being a school girl is just a pastime for embroidering a handkerchief purse.Cao Yong didn't want her to work hard, and persuaded her several times. She was always like this, only smiling and listening. Afterwards, when Cao Yong went out to be an errand, she fiddled with these at home again.

Cao Yong shook his head helplessly, and after changing his clothes, he asked Tweety to fetch cotton yarn.He pulled Chuyu to sit on the edge of the kang, first wiped the fingers of her right hand with a wet veil, then wrapped them with cotton yarn, and finally tied them with thread from the sewing box.

Chu Yu looked at the five tightly wrapped fingers, and couldn't help making a bitter face, and tilted her head to look at Cao Yong, begging.

Cao Yong just did not see, asked someone to set up a meal, and specially ordered to prepare a spoon for the princess.Xiyun and Xicai went away with smiles, Zhu'er and Cui'er couldn't tell whether they were jealous or envious when they saw how gentle and considerate the uncle was to the princess.

The next day, when Cao Yong went to the Ministry of Household Affairs, he listened to Fu Xiangong and Peng Zhu mentioning Li Xiangong's illness.The Li Xiang they are talking about is Li Guangdi, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Li Guangdi was a Jinshi in the ninth year of Kangxi. He started from the Imperial Academy and went from being an official to a bachelor.Although he acts in a low-key manner and has been subconsciously in recent years, his influence in the officialdom has not been diminished in the slightest.His disciples are old, although it cannot be said that they are all over the government and the public, but there are many people who have become the governor of the capital.

Sick again?Cao Yong frowned slightly, but it was not surprising to think that Li Guangdi was already an old man in his seventies.

Because they are busy at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, the department is really free at the moment, only the civil and military townships in the provinces will try to support this area, which needs to be watched.Cao Yong was really bored, so he found a book at random and flipped through it.

Finally at noon, Cao Yong tidied up and planned to say to other people that those who have finished their errands can go home, and Chade came over: "My lord, just now the head of your house sent a message with the trustee, saying that there is It's urgent, please go back quickly!"

Outside the household department, Wei Hei, Wei Bai and Xiao Man were all looking at this side, and there was a half-year-old boy who was sweating profusely beside him.Seeing Cao Yong coming out, Xiao Man rushed up to meet him: "Master, the housekeeper sent the little six sons to report that sister Zijing is ill, Mr. Zhuang, please go back quickly!"

I saw it before I came out in the morning, and they were all fine. How can you say that you are sick when you are sick?Cao Yong asked the little six sons: "What's the matter? What's the matter? Can the doctor come over?"

"Master, I don't know the details, but I just looked at Mr. Zhuang and the big housekeeper full of worry. When the young one came out, the housekeeper had already arranged for other people to pick up Imperial Physician Chen!" Xiao Liu replied.

When Cao Yong heard this, he felt a "thump" in his heart. If it was an ordinary illness, how could he bother Dr. Chen?Mr. Zhuang will not send someone to find him.

Fortunately, it was near noon, and there were not many pedestrians on the road. Cao Yong and the others rushed back to Cao Mansion all the way.

The person who went to pick up Dr. Chen had not come back yet. When Cao Yong saw Mr. Zhuang and Cao Zhong, he hurriedly asked, "Why did you get sick so well, but what unclean food did you eat this morning?"

Mr. Zhuang looked dignified, while persuading Cao Yong not to worry, he said the reason to Cao Yong.Zijing went to Jizi Hutong in the morning to visit Qiuniang who was ill.Seeing Qiuniang's illness, she was horrified, because it was so similar to Mrs. Jueluo's illness a few days ago!At first I vomited, then vomited and vomited again. I took medicine and took the medicine. The two symptoms stopped, but I developed a fever again and coughed up sputum intermittently.

Zijing experienced ups and downs when she was young, and she also had some insight, so she immediately thought of the word "epidemic".He didn't stay much at the moment, and hurried back to the house with people.He went straight back to the sunflower courtyard, sent out Chai'er and Huan'er, and asked Mr. Zhuang to tell the story through the window.

The more Cao Yong listened, the more depressed he became, and he said to Mr. Zhuang, "I'll go and see Amethyst!"

Before Mr. Zhuang and Cao Zhong could persuade him, Cao Yong had already walked away.

In the Sunflower Courtyard, Chai'er and Huan'er stood outside the Amethyst Gate with red eyes. When they saw Cao Yong, their faces were a little more happy.Because of Zijing's ambiguous words, they didn't know what was wrong with her, they didn't know what was wrong with her, and they didn't dare to disobey Zijing's words, so they went to find the princess, feeling anxious.

Cao Yong pushed the door, but it was tied inside, so he separated the door and said, "Zijing, it's me. How are you doing now? Do you feel unwell?"

"Master, slaves and maidservants are fine, just in case! On Qiuniang's side, it's better for the uncle to ask someone to go over and make a diagnosis. If there is a epidemic, it's better to take precautions early." Amethyst's voice was very gentle, and did not No fear and anxiety.

Seasonal epidemics are epidemics that occur in summer. The ancients believed that epidemics were caused by the introduction of plague virus from the mouth and nose, and were caused by weather.What happens in spring is called "spring plague", in summer it is called "time plague", in autumn it is called "autumn plague", and in winter it is called winter plague.Therefore, most diseases are highly contagious. Ancient medicine was underdeveloped. When an epidemic broke out, the patients were isolated, and some were burned alive.

Although Cao Yong was worried in his heart, he still smiled and comforted him: "Maybe you are overhearted, isn't Mrs. Jueluo better? The old man and Qiuniang, one is old, the other is pregnant, and they are catching up with the present age." The weather changes, and it is possible to get the same disease!"

After a while, Fang listened to Zijing say: "The maidservant's mother died of the epidemic. Mrs. Jueluo's illness was milder, and it didn't show much. Qiuniang's condition is the same as that of the maidservant's mother before she was alive." When I got here, I paused: "If it is true as what the uncle said, then it is really a blessing!"

Cao Yong felt uncomfortable hearing this, and told Chai'er and Huan'er: "Ask the kitchen to bring hot water, and ask for a lot! Bring some more bottles of vinegar!"

Although Chai'er and Huan'er were confused, they still complied.

After a while, Imperial Physician Chen arrived. After Xiang Zijing asked Qiuniang about her condition in detail, she proposed to go for a diagnosis and check in person.Here Zijing prescribed two prescriptions for clearing heat and detoxifying.

Cao Yong was at the door and said to Zijing: "Be careful, there is no harm in the end, but it can't be cured by closing the door. Later, they will bring hot water, you change your clothes, and there are more sprinkles in the room." Some vinegar, I will go to Qiuniang's side with Doctor Chen to have a look."

Zijing heard that Cao Yong was going to Qiuniang's side, so she hurriedly said loudly: "No, sir!"

"I won't go into the room again, don't worry, not all epidemics are contagious, isn't there nothing wrong with Jueluo Mansion!" After Cao Yong finished speaking, he followed Imperial Physician Chen out to the Ningchun Wai Zhai in Eggplant Hutong.

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Shisanfu, enjoy the green garden.

A four- or five-year-old boy was running around by the flower pond, pulling leaves and flowers for a while, and picking up stones and clods to throw dragonflies flying on the flowers. Yi Lehu, it is Hongchang, the eldest son of the thirteenth elder brother's concubine.

Hongchang's nurse and a few maids followed behind him, coming over from time to time to wipe off his sweat, and persuading him to cool off under the shade of a tree.He is in high spirits, how can he leave?I just thought these people were annoying, so I waved them to stay away.

This time when pushing people away again, Hong Chang just raised his hand to push a maid, when he saw Elder Brother Thirteen and his wife Jin Zhaojia coming this way, he hastily withdrew his hands, feeling uncomfortable all over for a while.

Amidst the greetings from the servant girl, Hong Chang rubbed his head with his head down and pursed his lips, greeted his father and aunt in a respectful manner, and said, "My son pays respects to Ama and Erniang."

Although the thirteenth elder brother is easy-going, he still has a strict father's side when dealing with his children.So Hongchang has always had a deep fear of his father.Now out of the corner of his eye, he is looking at the leaves and petals that he has thrown all over the ground, feeling a little scared in his heart, he didn't feel anything when he was playing, but now he is worried about being scolded.

Thirteen Fujin knew that Thirteenth Elder Brother was going out for a walk in the garden today because he was bored, and was also afraid that he would be angry when he saw Hongchang damage the flowers, so he hurried over to Hongchang's wet nurse and said, "Look at Elder Brother, who is full of flowers." Sweaty head, the sun is so poisonous, don't let him bask in the sun, and don't take him back!"

The wet nurse hurriedly confessed, but Hong Chang didn't dare to move, he just glanced at Brother Thirteen.Elder Brother Thirteen was not as stern as before, he just nodded, "Yes", and told him to go down.

Hongchang heaved a sigh of relief, thanked Ama Erniang, and carefully exited the garden.

The thirteenth elder brother looked at his son's back, and remembered that he was also a naughty boy when he was young, and he often made a nest in the imperial garden with the favor of Huang Ama, and the flowers, plants and birds were also damaged and injured by him countless times.Thinking of the past when Huang Ama reprimanded him harshly, he could always turn into a gentle face, thinking of the grace of more than [-] years, the thirteenth elder brother sighed deeply, and shook his head lightly.

When Thirteen Fujin saw this, he knew what was on his mind, so he was busy thinking about turning away, so he pointed to the pavilion not far away, and said with a smile, "I've been away for a long time, how about sitting over there to enjoy the cool air?"

Elder Brother Thirteen nodded, and walked towards the gazebo. After a few steps, a little eunuch ran in panting behind him, and said back, "Master, Fourth Master is here!"

Elder Brother Thirteen was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Please go to the hall soon, I'll go ahead." Then, he strode out, walked two steps and suddenly stopped, looked back and followed Thirteen Fujin , smiled and said: "There is no need to go back and change clothes, the fourth brother is not an outsider, I will just go there. Don't follow me, go shopping by yourself!"

Seeing that he also had a smile on his face, Thirteen Fujin felt a little more at ease, stopped walking and said with a smile: "Master, let's go!" Then, he watched him leave.

Entering the main hall, Brother Thirteen saw Prince Yong holding a teacup, as if he was thinking about something, but did not drink tea.He hurried over to pay his respects, and said with a smile: "Fourth brother is not busy today, why do you have time to come?"

How could Prince Yong not be busy?Since April 22, when Sheng Jia left Beijing to escape the summer heat, Prince San Age Cheng and Prince Si Age Yong were in full charge of all matters in Beijing, and they were busy all day long.However, no matter how busy he is, he still has to find time to visit his brother, not because of anything else, but because this time the holy driver did not bring his thirteenth brother with him when he left Beijing.

After the prince was abolished in 47 years, the thirteenth elder brother lost his sacred heart. He was first imprisoned, and then he was not knighted. In Elder Brother's heart, or in the eyes of the courtiers, Thirteenth Elder Brother has not completely lost power.

At the beginning of last year, Elder Brother Thirteen had a recurring leg problem, so he couldn't follow Shengjia to the outside of the Great Wall, and he didn't let people think about it.But this year, his health has been completely healed, and there is nothing wrong with him, but Kangxi still didn't ask him to follow him outside the Great Wall.Even though he is an elder brother who is staying in Beijing, and he doesn't have any errands on him, so he is idled like this. What does Long live God mean... both inside and outside the court and the public can't help but think about it.

Although the thirteenth elder brother has gone through a huge setback and survived in the end, Prince Yong is still not at ease.He knew this younger brother best. Shisan had served in the Sixth Ministry many times, and he was unambiguous in political affairs. He also knew how much hope Shisan had for returning to court after his leg recovered.The current situation is likely to disappoint him.

Prince Yong was afraid that he would be depressed, so he put aside many affairs and came here to comfort and enlighten Brother Thirteen.After listening to Brother Thirteen's question, Prince Yong said: "I've been here, so I came here to have a look, and I haven't seen you for a few days!"

The thirteenth elder brother smiled and said: "Thank you fourth brother for worrying about it. I am fine. The fourth brother came just in time. Because of the hot and dry weather, I started to serve ice. I tasted the fresh sour plum soup. It was okay. Fourth brother left here It’s hot all the way, how about a bowl to soothe your throat?”

Prince Yong smiled and nodded, seeing nothing on Elder Brother Thirteen's face.He had to think about his words, thinking about how to persuade him.

The sour plum soup is served here, the ocher soup in the white porcelain bowl, and the clear ice cubes, it looks refreshing.Prince Yong looked at the floating and sinking broken ice, smiled, and said to Elder Brother Thirteen: "This ice seems to be frozen hard, as long as it is hot, it will eventually melt."

Elder Brother Thirteen's complexion changed for a moment, he paused, then smiled and said, "Fourth Brother worships scriptures and worships Buddha all day long, and his words are full of Zen!" After laughing, he felt a little lonely: " I can't hide it from my fourth brother, hey, I can't hide it from my fourth brother, it's really a bit blocked." I thought to myself, the relationship between myself and the emperor's father is really frozen like this, but I don't know how long it will take to melt away.

Prince Yong said: "I know what you're thinking, but it's not at this moment to establish a career. Recently, the government is also in chaos, and you are also upset when you see it. The leg injury is healed, but it needs to be rooted, and the body can be followed. They boil. It’s not Zen, it’s the truth, the ice will eventually melt.”

Elder Brother Thirteen sadly said: "I also have a lot to worry about. I'm afraid that Huang Ama has lost heart to me. In the past two days, I have been thinking about the past, and my heart has become more and more uncertain."

Prince Yong was silent for a moment, and then said: "How can we predict what Huang Ama is thinking? They are busy there, but the busier they are, the less Huang Ama will be seen. What do you think is going on? People from the six ministries have been transferred recently, the old nine is jumping and scolding, who is Huang Ama targeting? You should take care of your health, good things will come later. "

Although the thirteenth elder brother nodded seriously, his eyes were still a little gloomy.He has fear and admiration for the emperor's father, as well as dependence and respect. Such deep feelings are not only natural, but also accumulated in the past twenty years of getting along.Being abandoned by his father like this, or maybe completely abandoned, he couldn't open his heart no matter what.

Prince Yong didn't expect to be able to persuade him to be enlightened in one go, and this enlightenment may not be a good thing.I stopped mentioning it now, and told him some things about the inside and outside of the court and the place.The thirteenth elder brother also analyzed the political situation a few words, and put aside the previous dullness.

In exchange for two cups of tea, Prince Yong politely declined the thirteenth elder brother's banquet, stood up and said goodbye, and the thirteenth elder brother followed him off.Just walked into the yard, the young man at the door ran back and forth to report that Cao Yong, the daughter-in-law of the princess and the doctor of the household department, had something urgent to see.
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