Reborn in the last years of Kangxi
Chapter 176
Chapter 176
The life of everyone in the Cao Mansion gradually returned to calm.Cao Yong and Cao Song both go out early in the morning, they are on errands, and those who go to school; Factory Amoy for a small object.
Wei Hei's right eye was blinded by an arrow injury, which is what Cao Yong felt most guilty about.Wei Hei didn't take it seriously, but he was afraid that his appearance would affect Cao Yong's dignity, so he wanted to protect him secretly like he did when he was in the south.
Cao Yong did not agree, the Wei family brothers had spent several years in the dark for him, how could he bear it now?
Due to the riots of the hungry people in Fujian a few days ago, Zhang Shijue, the left servant of the household department, together with the first-class bodyguard Bahai and the third-class bodyguard Lai Xi, went to Fujian to seek security.Ye Jiusi, the former governor of Anhui, was promoted to the left servant of the household department.
Cao Yong has been in the household department for less than a year, and the minister and minister have changed several times, and now he doesn't feel much.Anyway, he didn't plan to stay in the household department, he just wanted to do his job well.
Everyone in the department is also open-minded, knowing that this young boss may be promoted again.This is no small credit for following the fourth elder brother to prevent the epidemic.And because Cao Yong was away a few days ago, he entrusted Fu Xiangong and Peng Zhu with the errands of the secretary, so everyone regarded them as the popular candidates for the doctor.Even if it's not the doctor, if Cao Yong recommends him, I'm afraid he can find Yuanwailang.Now there will be vacancies for two principals, how can those pen and stick styles in the department not be eager to try?
Fu Xiangong and Peng Zhu both have wider horizons. No matter how good Cao Yong is, his age will matter. At most, he will be rewarded with titles or Zhuangzi.The two of them were originally from the first level, and they have always disdained to drill camps. Although they are close to Cao Yong, they are absolutely unwilling to rely on Cao Yong to get promoted, so they still do their own things in a down-to-earth manner. .
Cao Yong didn't think so much, now that Shengjia is not in Beijing, he can only rest if he has any thoughts.Regardless of whether the release can be fulfilled, we will have to wait until Kangxi returns to Beijing to see the outcome.
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Prince Yong's Mansion, study room.
The fourth elder brother looked at the invitation letter sent back after the imperial pen gave instructions, and felt anxious for a while.At the end of June, Kangxi had a decree, ordering these elder brothers in the capital to take turns to go to Rehe to escape the summer heat with their families and children.
There are five elder brothers in the capital, because the imperial pen did not name who will go and who will not, after discussing with the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother and the third elder brother signed the booklet, saying that the third elder brother and the tenth elder brother are in the same class , the fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother are in one class, whoever goes to the second class will "wait for the emperor's order", and the remaining class will follow next year.
In this note, both the third elder brother and the fourth elder brother have selfish intentions.The third elder brother was wary of the ninth elder brother and didn't want him to go to Rehe to join the eighth elder brother; the fourth elder brother wanted to win an opportunity for the thirteenth elder brother to ease the relationship between father and son.
Zhu Zhu's commentary by the imperial pen is: if the empress dowager is here, the fifth elder brother is allowed to stay here, the twelfth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother return, and the fourth and ninth elder brothers come here. The third elder brother does not need to come, but can come next year.
Regarding the tenth and thirteenth elder brothers, Kangxi didn't even mention it.
Of course, the fourth elder brother wouldn't worry about the tenth elder brother, but felt uncomfortable for the thirteenth elder brother, and couldn't help but blame himself. If he hadn't asked him to come out to help, the subsequent changes would not have happened.
He never avoided Dai Jin, his confidant, about these things, so Dai Jin also knew something about it.
In the past, among the elder princes, apart from the crown prince, Kangxi had always loved the thirteenth elder brother the most. From the 37th year of Kangxi to the abolition of the crown prince in the 47th year of Kangxi, whenever he left the capital, Kangxi would take the thirteenth elder brother with him.Except for the crown prince, the thirteenth elder brother is the elder brother who has been with Kangxi the longest.But now, it has changed from being extremely doting to being extremely indifferent.
Dai Jin thought for a long time, but he still had doubts in his heart, so he couldn't help asking: "According to the fourth master, apart from appeasing the clan and eliminating the influence of the thirteenth elder brother's killing at the city gate, is there any other reason for this purpose? "
"Other reasons?" The fourth elder brother was puzzled: "What other reasons can there be? Huang Ama's thoughts are really unpredictable. ... I blame me. At that time, I was only busy with epidemic prevention and didn't think so much. , I wouldn’t drag Thirteenth Brother down like this!”
Dai Jin pondered for a while, and said: "Fourth Master, although Brother Thirteen handled this matter a bit recklessly, his merits outweigh his faults. Lord Long Live should know this well. You see, Lord Long Live is so far away from Thirteen Lord, maybe it's protection in disguise!"
"Protection?" The fourth elder brother became a little anxious, "Where is there such a protection?! The thirteenth brother doesn't even have a title, and the population of the mansion is no less than other families. It's better now, with the money allocated by the mansion. , but what about next year and the year after? It’s just the little money from the idle clan, how can you pull this big family? Even if there is still a Zhuangzi, it’s somewhat profitable, but it’s not spacious!”
Speaking of this, the fourth elder brother couldn't help standing up, and walked back and forth two steps with his hands behind his back, as if he had made up his mind: "No, I can't let the thirteenth brother be wronged because of me. I beg for mercy. Even if it is not for Thirteenth Brother himself, but for Concubine Min who is gone, and for the sake of the two imperial sisters who died on the grassland, the imperial father should show kindness to Thirteenth Brother."
The two imperial sisters mentioned by the fourth elder brother refer to the eighth princess and Princess Shuowenke and the tenth princess and Princess Shuodunke. They were born of the same mother as the thirteenth elder brother. Died successively.
"Think twice!" Dai Jin couldn't help persuading him: "Fourth Master, don't be impulsive for a while. Long live Lord treats Thirteenth Master indifferently or alienated, but he doesn't expressly punish or punish him. Fourth Master begged so rashly , Poke open this layer of window paper, I am afraid it will be bad, that is forcing the Lord Long Live to express his opinion! The Sacred Heart is unpredictable, if it is beneficial to the Thirteenth Lord, it is fine, otherwise, wouldn’t it be painful for relatives and happy for enemies 'Is it? And right now, the reserve position is unstable and the current situation is unclear! Fourth Master, think twice!"
The fourth elder brother frowned tightly: "Then what should we do? We can't just stand by like this and chill Thirteenth Brother's heart!"
Dai Jin said: "Fourth Master, 'Frozen three feet is not a day's cold', and the knot between Long Live Lord and Thirteenth Lord will not be resolved overnight. Fourth Master still needs to be calm. After these two months, It may be more appropriate to intercede for the Thirteenth Master when the impact of the epidemic is less. If you don’t have to plead for the Thirteenth Master, if you are misunderstood by Wan Sui as asking for rewards with merit, then the loss outweighs the gain!"
The fourth elder brother thought for a while, gradually calmed down, and finally nodded.Dai Jin made sense, "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable", these four words alone can keep him alert at any time.The elder brother who was trapped was still Kangxi's favorite eldest son, he fought in the south and the north, and made great achievements in battle. What is the end of him now?If it wasn't for Kangxi to reduce the influence of the crown prince, curb the power of the Sony family, and support the eldest brother's mother family, how could the eldest brother get to where he is today step by step?
The emperor's father, the emperor's father, is the emperor first, and then the father. If you forget this, then the elder brother may be a lesson from the past.
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Although Kangxi did not order the thirteen elder brothers to ground their feet, everyone has seen the instruction of "strict control" to the elder brothers in the capital.The thirteenth elder brother seldom went out since then.And those families who still came and walked around when the thirteenth elder brother first divided the mansion gradually came less and less.
But either because he doesn't plan to stay in Beijing, he has less scruples; or because he appreciates the character and courage of the thirteen princes and doesn't want him to be depressed because of Kangxi's indifference, Cao Yong has now become a frequent visitor to the thirteen mansions.
On this day, the Ministry of household errands were finished early, so Cao Yong sent someone back home quickly to pick up two packs of Tieguanyin new tea just sent by the south and a box of pearls.
Because Cao Yong comes here often these days, and he is a junior, the thirteenth elder brother is not polite to him, and directly invites him to the garden to cool off.
After all, it is the prince elder brother. Although there is very little money and rice due to lack of title, the seasonal supplies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are quite a lot.At the end of July, it is the time when melons and fruits are in abundance.
The thirteenth elder brother was wearing a half-worn silk shirt, and was sitting in the gazebo in the garden, playing chess with his descendant Fu Jin Zhaojia.
When Cao Yong came over, after the two met, Zhao Jia wanted to evade, but was stopped by the thirteenth elder brother: "What are you avoiding, and you are not an outsider? Even if you don't talk about it from Da Gege of the Chun Palace, he still has to follow suit." Cao Song called you 'Auntie'!" As he said this, he laughed too, and said to Cao Yong, "I'm still your 'uncle', I'm only thinking about this today!"
Cao Yong just laughed, and he still greeted him when he should, and he was still calling "Thirteen Masters" and "Fu Jin".You know, when I first met Elder Brother Thirteen, Elder Thirteen was still a teenager, and now he is only about the same age as before Cao Yong crossed over. Is it strange that Cao Yong can regard him as an elder in his heart?
Brother Thirteen pointed to the stone bench opposite and told Cao Yong to sit down.In his heart, the reason why Cao Yong is unwilling to call his brothers "uncle" and "uncle" is due to his strength of character, and he is unwilling to cling to the powerful.To be honest, since he married the eldest daughter of the seventh elder brother, he is a real relative with the princes and elder brothers, what is commendable is that he is still as low-key as before.Except for father-in-law Chunwangfu and brother-in-law Pingwangfu, the other princely residences do not engage in business.
Seeing the things in Cao Yong's hands, Brother Thirteen's eyes lit up: "But is the new tea here?"
Cao Yong smiled and nodded, pushed the tea bag in front of Brother Thirteen, and pushed the wooden box containing pearls to Zhao Jia's side: "It's all sent from the south, I just arrived yesterday, thinking about Lord Thirteen Alright, I'll deliver it today!"
The thirteenth elder brother smiled and thanked, and at the same time loudly called for someone to make tea immediately.
Looking at the simplicity of the wooden box, Zhao Jia asked with a smile: "Why, besides our master's, I also have a share? There is also the jasmine tea that was sent in spring, but this time it was packed in a different box!" As he said, he opened the box , but was taken aback.
The box looks plain on the outside, but it is pasted with velvet satin inside. It is divided into several grids of different sizes, and each grid is filled with pearls.Beads about the size of a little thumb cover take up half of the box, and the other smaller boxes should be smaller.
"It's really a good bead!" Mrs. Zhao Jia smiled and praised, but then pushed the box back to Cao Yong: "It's just that it's too precious, and you won't get rewarded for nothing. How can we get it? We don't have to take advantage of the younger generation." It's cheap!" At this point, she looked at Elder Brother Thirteen: "Master, am I right or not?"
The thirteenth elder brother nodded at Mrs. Zhao Jia, his face was full of pride of "having a wife is such a thing, what more can a husband ask for", and Mrs. Zhao couldn't help but blush when she saw it.
When he turned his head to look at Cao Yong, Elder Thirteen was a little annoyed, frowned and said, "What are you doing with these? Hurry up and put them away. How long has your family been repaying the deficit, and you are so extravagant? These things are worthless. Eat and drink, you must know that livelihood is difficult, even if you have money on hand, you still have to save some!"
After saying these words, the thirteenth elder brother found the feeling of being an elder, and immediately "tsk tsk" twice, and continued to teach: "After all, there are no parents in front of you, and you are so laissez-faire. In the future, I will work with you Seventh brother, talk about it carefully, and you should be restrained!"
Cao Yong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hurriedly waved his hands: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Lord Thirteen, please don't disturb my father-in-law!" It's not because he is afraid of Brother Seven, but because he is obviously young, but he reminds me in an old-fashioned tone again and again He, this feeling is really not good.
The thirteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong seemed to care about the seventh elder brother, so he smiled and said to Zhao Jia: "Look, we can see that he is afraid! He must be careful in front of Da Gege in the mansion!"
Zhao Jia was afraid that Cao Yong would be uncomfortable, so he pushed Shisan elder brother with a smile, and said: "I don't look like an elder, how can there be such a joke on my niece and son-in-law?"
Elder Brother Thirteen laughed and said, "So what if I joked with him? I haven't asked Seventh Brother and Seventh Sister-in-law to reward Fourth Brother and me. Without the two of us, where would they have such a good son-in-law?"
Mrs. Zhao Jia only knew that Cao Yong had a close relationship with Brother Thirteen, but did not know the reason for it. Originally, he thought it was because of Brother Sixteen that the two started to communicate. He also said that the snake oil essence Cao Yong gave was This is where it comes from.Now that she heard this for the first time, she was full of curiosity, and couldn't help asking: "It seems that there is an allusion to it, but I haven't heard it mentioned before!"
Elder Brother Thirteen just said something hastily, and when he heard Zhao Jia's question, his expression froze and he didn't respond.But he remembered that when he was young, he followed his elder brother on errands and traveled all over the world, but now he is in his 20s, but he can only spend time at home.
Cao Yong also thought of this, sighed in his heart, and took Zhao Jia's words with a smile: "Thirteenth Lord said it is true, if there is no Si elder brother and Thirteen elder brothers who rescued me back then, don't say I am alive, I am afraid There are no bones and scum left!"
Zhao Jia just shook her head in disbelief: "If you say it's the fourth master, there's something to be said; our master is only a few years older than you, how can he be a benefactor?" She said, looking at the thirteenth brother, she also found that ten The third elder brother's strange color made him say this on purpose, in order to get him to refute.
Brother Pian Thirteen just listened with a smile and didn't respond.The atmosphere was really boring, so Cao Yong had no choice but to say again: "It's true, I dare not tell lies to deceive Fujin..."
In order to divert the attention of Brother Thirteen, Cao Yong recounted the incident of being kidnapped that year in detail.Among them, the thirteenth elder brother knew about it, and the thirteenth elder brother heard it for the first time.
When he heard that he was in the school, his mouth was covered and he was poisoned.Zhao Jiashi and Brother Thirteen diverted their attention and listened intently.
Cao Yong also talked about the helplessness of being drugged for dumbness and cartilage. He was first taken to Suzhou, and then thrown on the road by the innkeeper's buddy; , and witnessed the tragic death of other beggars; until finally meeting the fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother, with a rotten peach, he climbed up to them and stuffed the rag with the blood book on it.
Hearing this, Zhao Jia's eyes were already in tears, and even the thirteenth elder brother knew for the first time that there were so many twists and turns.When Cao Yong was rescued at the beginning, Cao Yong was still dumb, and they were anxious to return to Beijing, so they left after Cao Yin arrived in Hangzhou without asking for details.
The thirteenth elder brother couldn't help but sighed for a while, and didn't care about feeling sorry for himself. He sighed and said to Cao Yong: "'If you don't die in a catastrophe, you must have a good fortune', this sentence seems to be good! Although I experienced some twists and turns when I was a child , After all, it’s over, isn’t it good that you’re doing so well now? Who in Beijing’s honorable family doesn’t envy your father for having you as a good son? Not only is your character good, but you are also meticulous in doing errands. How can those dandy children compare? !"
"Master Thirteen is overrated! I'm really ashamed, I dare not take it!" Cao Yong shook his head hurriedly. He said these things not to ask him to praise his stature, but to persuade Brother Thirteen not to just look at him in disguise.
Mrs. Zhao Jia wiped her tears and said: "When I was in my mother's house, I heard relatives mention you, and they thought you were brought by your grandmother, and you were the eldest son and grandson. I don't know how to pamper you. Unexpectedly, I also ate this You have suffered so much and suffered such crimes. I can’t blame you for your usual behavior, which is completely different from Song’er and the others. You don’t have the impetuosity of the rich and powerful children, and sometimes you are more stable than our master when you speak and do things!”
Cao Yong was a little embarrassed by the compliments of the two couples, he quickly pointed to the box containing pearls, and said: "Aside from delivering tea, I have something to ask for, which is related to these pearls!"
Brother Thirteen was puzzled when he heard this: "I beg you? That's strange, you are not an outsider, and you know all about my situation. How can I help you?"
Cao Yong frowned slightly, and pretended to be annoyed: "The Thirteenth Master's words, are you going to stand by and watch?"
The thirteenth elder brother is serious: "Look at you, do you really encounter any difficulties? Then tell me, if I can help, then of course there is no need to talk nonsense; if I can't help here, you don't have to worry , and the fourth brother!"
"Yeah!" Cao Yong nodded: "It's because I didn't meet Thirteenth Lord that I begged for it! It's about the pearls. In the past two years in the south, there have been people who have raised pearls, and Thirteenth Lord must have heard of it. The bead raiser is an old friend of my father. A few years ago, he was taken care of by my family, so he set up a bead farm in partnership. Now that my father has relieved a lot of errands, he is no longer able to speak in the south than before. This partnership business It’s not easy to do either. Recently, a letter came from my family, and that person clamored to withdraw the shares. You know about our family’s situation, Thirteenth Master, how can we get any money!”
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(End of this chapter)
The life of everyone in the Cao Mansion gradually returned to calm.Cao Yong and Cao Song both go out early in the morning, they are on errands, and those who go to school; Factory Amoy for a small object.
Wei Hei's right eye was blinded by an arrow injury, which is what Cao Yong felt most guilty about.Wei Hei didn't take it seriously, but he was afraid that his appearance would affect Cao Yong's dignity, so he wanted to protect him secretly like he did when he was in the south.
Cao Yong did not agree, the Wei family brothers had spent several years in the dark for him, how could he bear it now?
Due to the riots of the hungry people in Fujian a few days ago, Zhang Shijue, the left servant of the household department, together with the first-class bodyguard Bahai and the third-class bodyguard Lai Xi, went to Fujian to seek security.Ye Jiusi, the former governor of Anhui, was promoted to the left servant of the household department.
Cao Yong has been in the household department for less than a year, and the minister and minister have changed several times, and now he doesn't feel much.Anyway, he didn't plan to stay in the household department, he just wanted to do his job well.
Everyone in the department is also open-minded, knowing that this young boss may be promoted again.This is no small credit for following the fourth elder brother to prevent the epidemic.And because Cao Yong was away a few days ago, he entrusted Fu Xiangong and Peng Zhu with the errands of the secretary, so everyone regarded them as the popular candidates for the doctor.Even if it's not the doctor, if Cao Yong recommends him, I'm afraid he can find Yuanwailang.Now there will be vacancies for two principals, how can those pen and stick styles in the department not be eager to try?
Fu Xiangong and Peng Zhu both have wider horizons. No matter how good Cao Yong is, his age will matter. At most, he will be rewarded with titles or Zhuangzi.The two of them were originally from the first level, and they have always disdained to drill camps. Although they are close to Cao Yong, they are absolutely unwilling to rely on Cao Yong to get promoted, so they still do their own things in a down-to-earth manner. .
Cao Yong didn't think so much, now that Shengjia is not in Beijing, he can only rest if he has any thoughts.Regardless of whether the release can be fulfilled, we will have to wait until Kangxi returns to Beijing to see the outcome.
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Prince Yong's Mansion, study room.
The fourth elder brother looked at the invitation letter sent back after the imperial pen gave instructions, and felt anxious for a while.At the end of June, Kangxi had a decree, ordering these elder brothers in the capital to take turns to go to Rehe to escape the summer heat with their families and children.
There are five elder brothers in the capital, because the imperial pen did not name who will go and who will not, after discussing with the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother and the third elder brother signed the booklet, saying that the third elder brother and the tenth elder brother are in the same class , the fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother are in one class, whoever goes to the second class will "wait for the emperor's order", and the remaining class will follow next year.
In this note, both the third elder brother and the fourth elder brother have selfish intentions.The third elder brother was wary of the ninth elder brother and didn't want him to go to Rehe to join the eighth elder brother; the fourth elder brother wanted to win an opportunity for the thirteenth elder brother to ease the relationship between father and son.
Zhu Zhu's commentary by the imperial pen is: if the empress dowager is here, the fifth elder brother is allowed to stay here, the twelfth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother return, and the fourth and ninth elder brothers come here. The third elder brother does not need to come, but can come next year.
Regarding the tenth and thirteenth elder brothers, Kangxi didn't even mention it.
Of course, the fourth elder brother wouldn't worry about the tenth elder brother, but felt uncomfortable for the thirteenth elder brother, and couldn't help but blame himself. If he hadn't asked him to come out to help, the subsequent changes would not have happened.
He never avoided Dai Jin, his confidant, about these things, so Dai Jin also knew something about it.
In the past, among the elder princes, apart from the crown prince, Kangxi had always loved the thirteenth elder brother the most. From the 37th year of Kangxi to the abolition of the crown prince in the 47th year of Kangxi, whenever he left the capital, Kangxi would take the thirteenth elder brother with him.Except for the crown prince, the thirteenth elder brother is the elder brother who has been with Kangxi the longest.But now, it has changed from being extremely doting to being extremely indifferent.
Dai Jin thought for a long time, but he still had doubts in his heart, so he couldn't help asking: "According to the fourth master, apart from appeasing the clan and eliminating the influence of the thirteenth elder brother's killing at the city gate, is there any other reason for this purpose? "
"Other reasons?" The fourth elder brother was puzzled: "What other reasons can there be? Huang Ama's thoughts are really unpredictable. ... I blame me. At that time, I was only busy with epidemic prevention and didn't think so much. , I wouldn’t drag Thirteenth Brother down like this!”
Dai Jin pondered for a while, and said: "Fourth Master, although Brother Thirteen handled this matter a bit recklessly, his merits outweigh his faults. Lord Long Live should know this well. You see, Lord Long Live is so far away from Thirteen Lord, maybe it's protection in disguise!"
"Protection?" The fourth elder brother became a little anxious, "Where is there such a protection?! The thirteenth brother doesn't even have a title, and the population of the mansion is no less than other families. It's better now, with the money allocated by the mansion. , but what about next year and the year after? It’s just the little money from the idle clan, how can you pull this big family? Even if there is still a Zhuangzi, it’s somewhat profitable, but it’s not spacious!”
Speaking of this, the fourth elder brother couldn't help standing up, and walked back and forth two steps with his hands behind his back, as if he had made up his mind: "No, I can't let the thirteenth brother be wronged because of me. I beg for mercy. Even if it is not for Thirteenth Brother himself, but for Concubine Min who is gone, and for the sake of the two imperial sisters who died on the grassland, the imperial father should show kindness to Thirteenth Brother."
The two imperial sisters mentioned by the fourth elder brother refer to the eighth princess and Princess Shuowenke and the tenth princess and Princess Shuodunke. They were born of the same mother as the thirteenth elder brother. Died successively.
"Think twice!" Dai Jin couldn't help persuading him: "Fourth Master, don't be impulsive for a while. Long live Lord treats Thirteenth Master indifferently or alienated, but he doesn't expressly punish or punish him. Fourth Master begged so rashly , Poke open this layer of window paper, I am afraid it will be bad, that is forcing the Lord Long Live to express his opinion! The Sacred Heart is unpredictable, if it is beneficial to the Thirteenth Lord, it is fine, otherwise, wouldn’t it be painful for relatives and happy for enemies 'Is it? And right now, the reserve position is unstable and the current situation is unclear! Fourth Master, think twice!"
The fourth elder brother frowned tightly: "Then what should we do? We can't just stand by like this and chill Thirteenth Brother's heart!"
Dai Jin said: "Fourth Master, 'Frozen three feet is not a day's cold', and the knot between Long Live Lord and Thirteenth Lord will not be resolved overnight. Fourth Master still needs to be calm. After these two months, It may be more appropriate to intercede for the Thirteenth Master when the impact of the epidemic is less. If you don’t have to plead for the Thirteenth Master, if you are misunderstood by Wan Sui as asking for rewards with merit, then the loss outweighs the gain!"
The fourth elder brother thought for a while, gradually calmed down, and finally nodded.Dai Jin made sense, "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable", these four words alone can keep him alert at any time.The elder brother who was trapped was still Kangxi's favorite eldest son, he fought in the south and the north, and made great achievements in battle. What is the end of him now?If it wasn't for Kangxi to reduce the influence of the crown prince, curb the power of the Sony family, and support the eldest brother's mother family, how could the eldest brother get to where he is today step by step?
The emperor's father, the emperor's father, is the emperor first, and then the father. If you forget this, then the elder brother may be a lesson from the past.
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Although Kangxi did not order the thirteen elder brothers to ground their feet, everyone has seen the instruction of "strict control" to the elder brothers in the capital.The thirteenth elder brother seldom went out since then.And those families who still came and walked around when the thirteenth elder brother first divided the mansion gradually came less and less.
But either because he doesn't plan to stay in Beijing, he has less scruples; or because he appreciates the character and courage of the thirteen princes and doesn't want him to be depressed because of Kangxi's indifference, Cao Yong has now become a frequent visitor to the thirteen mansions.
On this day, the Ministry of household errands were finished early, so Cao Yong sent someone back home quickly to pick up two packs of Tieguanyin new tea just sent by the south and a box of pearls.
Because Cao Yong comes here often these days, and he is a junior, the thirteenth elder brother is not polite to him, and directly invites him to the garden to cool off.
After all, it is the prince elder brother. Although there is very little money and rice due to lack of title, the seasonal supplies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are quite a lot.At the end of July, it is the time when melons and fruits are in abundance.
The thirteenth elder brother was wearing a half-worn silk shirt, and was sitting in the gazebo in the garden, playing chess with his descendant Fu Jin Zhaojia.
When Cao Yong came over, after the two met, Zhao Jia wanted to evade, but was stopped by the thirteenth elder brother: "What are you avoiding, and you are not an outsider? Even if you don't talk about it from Da Gege of the Chun Palace, he still has to follow suit." Cao Song called you 'Auntie'!" As he said this, he laughed too, and said to Cao Yong, "I'm still your 'uncle', I'm only thinking about this today!"
Cao Yong just laughed, and he still greeted him when he should, and he was still calling "Thirteen Masters" and "Fu Jin".You know, when I first met Elder Brother Thirteen, Elder Thirteen was still a teenager, and now he is only about the same age as before Cao Yong crossed over. Is it strange that Cao Yong can regard him as an elder in his heart?
Brother Thirteen pointed to the stone bench opposite and told Cao Yong to sit down.In his heart, the reason why Cao Yong is unwilling to call his brothers "uncle" and "uncle" is due to his strength of character, and he is unwilling to cling to the powerful.To be honest, since he married the eldest daughter of the seventh elder brother, he is a real relative with the princes and elder brothers, what is commendable is that he is still as low-key as before.Except for father-in-law Chunwangfu and brother-in-law Pingwangfu, the other princely residences do not engage in business.
Seeing the things in Cao Yong's hands, Brother Thirteen's eyes lit up: "But is the new tea here?"
Cao Yong smiled and nodded, pushed the tea bag in front of Brother Thirteen, and pushed the wooden box containing pearls to Zhao Jia's side: "It's all sent from the south, I just arrived yesterday, thinking about Lord Thirteen Alright, I'll deliver it today!"
The thirteenth elder brother smiled and thanked, and at the same time loudly called for someone to make tea immediately.
Looking at the simplicity of the wooden box, Zhao Jia asked with a smile: "Why, besides our master's, I also have a share? There is also the jasmine tea that was sent in spring, but this time it was packed in a different box!" As he said, he opened the box , but was taken aback.
The box looks plain on the outside, but it is pasted with velvet satin inside. It is divided into several grids of different sizes, and each grid is filled with pearls.Beads about the size of a little thumb cover take up half of the box, and the other smaller boxes should be smaller.
"It's really a good bead!" Mrs. Zhao Jia smiled and praised, but then pushed the box back to Cao Yong: "It's just that it's too precious, and you won't get rewarded for nothing. How can we get it? We don't have to take advantage of the younger generation." It's cheap!" At this point, she looked at Elder Brother Thirteen: "Master, am I right or not?"
The thirteenth elder brother nodded at Mrs. Zhao Jia, his face was full of pride of "having a wife is such a thing, what more can a husband ask for", and Mrs. Zhao couldn't help but blush when she saw it.
When he turned his head to look at Cao Yong, Elder Thirteen was a little annoyed, frowned and said, "What are you doing with these? Hurry up and put them away. How long has your family been repaying the deficit, and you are so extravagant? These things are worthless. Eat and drink, you must know that livelihood is difficult, even if you have money on hand, you still have to save some!"
After saying these words, the thirteenth elder brother found the feeling of being an elder, and immediately "tsk tsk" twice, and continued to teach: "After all, there are no parents in front of you, and you are so laissez-faire. In the future, I will work with you Seventh brother, talk about it carefully, and you should be restrained!"
Cao Yong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hurriedly waved his hands: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Lord Thirteen, please don't disturb my father-in-law!" It's not because he is afraid of Brother Seven, but because he is obviously young, but he reminds me in an old-fashioned tone again and again He, this feeling is really not good.
The thirteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong seemed to care about the seventh elder brother, so he smiled and said to Zhao Jia: "Look, we can see that he is afraid! He must be careful in front of Da Gege in the mansion!"
Zhao Jia was afraid that Cao Yong would be uncomfortable, so he pushed Shisan elder brother with a smile, and said: "I don't look like an elder, how can there be such a joke on my niece and son-in-law?"
Elder Brother Thirteen laughed and said, "So what if I joked with him? I haven't asked Seventh Brother and Seventh Sister-in-law to reward Fourth Brother and me. Without the two of us, where would they have such a good son-in-law?"
Mrs. Zhao Jia only knew that Cao Yong had a close relationship with Brother Thirteen, but did not know the reason for it. Originally, he thought it was because of Brother Sixteen that the two started to communicate. He also said that the snake oil essence Cao Yong gave was This is where it comes from.Now that she heard this for the first time, she was full of curiosity, and couldn't help asking: "It seems that there is an allusion to it, but I haven't heard it mentioned before!"
Elder Brother Thirteen just said something hastily, and when he heard Zhao Jia's question, his expression froze and he didn't respond.But he remembered that when he was young, he followed his elder brother on errands and traveled all over the world, but now he is in his 20s, but he can only spend time at home.
Cao Yong also thought of this, sighed in his heart, and took Zhao Jia's words with a smile: "Thirteenth Lord said it is true, if there is no Si elder brother and Thirteen elder brothers who rescued me back then, don't say I am alive, I am afraid There are no bones and scum left!"
Zhao Jia just shook her head in disbelief: "If you say it's the fourth master, there's something to be said; our master is only a few years older than you, how can he be a benefactor?" She said, looking at the thirteenth brother, she also found that ten The third elder brother's strange color made him say this on purpose, in order to get him to refute.
Brother Pian Thirteen just listened with a smile and didn't respond.The atmosphere was really boring, so Cao Yong had no choice but to say again: "It's true, I dare not tell lies to deceive Fujin..."
In order to divert the attention of Brother Thirteen, Cao Yong recounted the incident of being kidnapped that year in detail.Among them, the thirteenth elder brother knew about it, and the thirteenth elder brother heard it for the first time.
When he heard that he was in the school, his mouth was covered and he was poisoned.Zhao Jiashi and Brother Thirteen diverted their attention and listened intently.
Cao Yong also talked about the helplessness of being drugged for dumbness and cartilage. He was first taken to Suzhou, and then thrown on the road by the innkeeper's buddy; , and witnessed the tragic death of other beggars; until finally meeting the fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother, with a rotten peach, he climbed up to them and stuffed the rag with the blood book on it.
Hearing this, Zhao Jia's eyes were already in tears, and even the thirteenth elder brother knew for the first time that there were so many twists and turns.When Cao Yong was rescued at the beginning, Cao Yong was still dumb, and they were anxious to return to Beijing, so they left after Cao Yin arrived in Hangzhou without asking for details.
The thirteenth elder brother couldn't help but sighed for a while, and didn't care about feeling sorry for himself. He sighed and said to Cao Yong: "'If you don't die in a catastrophe, you must have a good fortune', this sentence seems to be good! Although I experienced some twists and turns when I was a child , After all, it’s over, isn’t it good that you’re doing so well now? Who in Beijing’s honorable family doesn’t envy your father for having you as a good son? Not only is your character good, but you are also meticulous in doing errands. How can those dandy children compare? !"
"Master Thirteen is overrated! I'm really ashamed, I dare not take it!" Cao Yong shook his head hurriedly. He said these things not to ask him to praise his stature, but to persuade Brother Thirteen not to just look at him in disguise.
Mrs. Zhao Jia wiped her tears and said: "When I was in my mother's house, I heard relatives mention you, and they thought you were brought by your grandmother, and you were the eldest son and grandson. I don't know how to pamper you. Unexpectedly, I also ate this You have suffered so much and suffered such crimes. I can’t blame you for your usual behavior, which is completely different from Song’er and the others. You don’t have the impetuosity of the rich and powerful children, and sometimes you are more stable than our master when you speak and do things!”
Cao Yong was a little embarrassed by the compliments of the two couples, he quickly pointed to the box containing pearls, and said: "Aside from delivering tea, I have something to ask for, which is related to these pearls!"
Brother Thirteen was puzzled when he heard this: "I beg you? That's strange, you are not an outsider, and you know all about my situation. How can I help you?"
Cao Yong frowned slightly, and pretended to be annoyed: "The Thirteenth Master's words, are you going to stand by and watch?"
The thirteenth elder brother is serious: "Look at you, do you really encounter any difficulties? Then tell me, if I can help, then of course there is no need to talk nonsense; if I can't help here, you don't have to worry , and the fourth brother!"
"Yeah!" Cao Yong nodded: "It's because I didn't meet Thirteenth Lord that I begged for it! It's about the pearls. In the past two years in the south, there have been people who have raised pearls, and Thirteenth Lord must have heard of it. The bead raiser is an old friend of my father. A few years ago, he was taken care of by my family, so he set up a bead farm in partnership. Now that my father has relieved a lot of errands, he is no longer able to speak in the south than before. This partnership business It’s not easy to do either. Recently, a letter came from my family, and that person clamored to withdraw the shares. You know about our family’s situation, Thirteenth Master, how can we get any money!”
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(End of this chapter)
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