Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 203 Human Heart
Cao Song heard that the man was still angry, so he hurriedly said to Mo Shu: "Go, help him up on the horse, maybe someone bumped into him unscrupulously, and didn't even say come down to check!"

When Mo Shu heard that he was about to dismount, he saw Wei Hei waved his hand, and said to Cao Song with a smile, "Since the second son is kind, why don't you save him to the end, what's the use of a fake hand!"

Cao Yong saw that Wei Hei was smiling strangely. Hearing what he said, he didn't seem to be seriously injured, so he looked carefully at the face of the "little servant".He gradually understood, although he knew it was inconvenient, but it was not the time to pay attention to this, so he responded and watched Cao Song react.

Cao Song scratched his head, jumped off the horse, and said to Wei Hei with a smile: "Brother Wei, why are you laughing like a thief, did you get caught off guard by that little girl just now, and you have to think about it when you see a kid?"

Wei Hei was blocked by his words, so he laughed dryly, crossed his arms and watched Cao Song's actions.

Although Cao Song has always been careless, this time he was careful. He pawed and pulled the "little servant"'s arms and legs. It seemed that there was no injury. It should only be bleeding from his forehead, so he felt relieved.He wiped the blood stains on the man's face with his sleeve, then clamped the waist of the "boy" with his arms, and returned to the horse like this.

Cao Yong and Wei Hei looked at it and jumped, for fear that Cao Song would throw this man down again.Fortunately, Cao Song knew to be careful, and helped the man onto the horse without incident, and the two were relieved.

As soon as he entered the city, he saw a standard soldier at the city gate with the word "supervisor" written on his soldier's badge, which seemed to be the superintendent's mark of the governor's mansion.Together with the officers and soldiers guarding the gate, they interrogated the people who left the city, and they inevitably touched a piece of silver or something.Although the common people cursed in a low voice, who would dare to do so in person?Naturally, be careful and deal with it carefully.

For those who entered the city, these soldiers ignored them.When Cao Yong saw it, he couldn't help frowning. He just went out of the city and didn't see these supervisors. How can this be sung?

Seeing Cao Yong's expression, Xiaoman asked for some copper coins from his pocket, bought some cakes from a sister-in-law who sold fried cakes not far from the city gate, and asked questions by the way.

The sister-in-law couldn't tell the reason, but she said that this incident is not unusual, and it happens several times every month.It's not only difficult for the people who go out of the city, but also for small businessmen like them. This soldier, Grandpa Beijing, often eats for nothing.Anyone who dares to say something long-winded will be kicked out of the stall immediately, and if it is not good, he will be punched.

Cao Yong shook his head, but "Heaven wants to make him die, he must first make him crazy", I don't know where Gali relied so much, dare to act so recklessly?He once heard his father mention that the increase in grain prices in the south of the Yangtze River last year seemed to be the work of Gali.Gali colluded with pirates and transported grain out of Fu for huge profits.Zhang Boxing heard some rumors, and tried his best to arrest the bandits, so he had to pull out the bottom line and completely pull the big moth, Ga Li, out of power.This made Gali tremble and determined to get rid of Zhang Boxing.

Because there is no evidence, it is not easy for Cao Yin to report it casually. Moreover, Zhang Boxing is indeed suspected of "forming a party" when working in Jiangnan, but this party has nothing to do with the throne, it is the "Han Chen" party.

Kangxi issued an order several times, and he was very wary of Zhang Boxing.Although Cao Yin is a bannerman, he is a Han Chinese after all. He knows Kangxi's taboo, so in the dispute between Gali and Zhang Boxing, it is not easy to speak for Zhang Boxing, so he can only choose to stand by and watch.

According to Cao Song's intention, he wanted to send that "little guy" to the hospital.Cao Yong thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "Since Big Brother Wei said it's okay, let's take it back to the mansion first! First ask the doctor in the mansion to help you, and if it doesn't work, then invite someone from outside!"

Cao Song felt that what his brother said was reasonable, so he nodded in agreement.

Cao Yong was a little embarrassed, looked at Wei Hei, and saw Wei Hei nodded, so he was relieved.

When we returned to Zhizao Mansion, it was past noon.

Cao Yuan, the housekeeper, was looking around at the concierge. When he saw Cao Yong and Cao Song coming back, he hurried forward to hold Cao Yong's rein: "Master, Second Master, Master and Madam have asked me several times, and I will put it in Kaiyang courtyard soon." Banquet, practice it for the old lady and uncle of the in-laws!"

Cao Yong turned over and got off his horse: "Look at me, I forgot to explain to my fellow doormen, but I'm going to trouble the housekeeper to think about it!"

Cao Song also dismounted, and said with a smile: "My brother and I both remember it, so hurry back before dinner!"

Cao Yuan was a little surprised to see that Cao Yong was still lying on his stomach right away.Cao Song pulled the man off his horse, put him on his shoulder, and asked Cao Yong: "Brother, how do you deal with this kid?"

Seeing Cao Song's action, Cao Yong's expression was a little stiff, and he couldn't help looking at Wei Hei, regretting why he let him play tricks on Cao Song.Wei Hei seemed to understand what Cao Yong was thinking, touched the short beard on his chin, and laughed twice.

"Brother..." Seeing that Cao Yong didn't respond for a while, Cao Song patted the man on the shoulder: "How do you arrange this kid?"

Cao Yong said to Cao Yuan: "Clean up a guest room and ask sister-in-law Yuan to pick two strong servants to take care of it first!"

Although it is seen that this "little servant" is a daughter, Cao Yong is willing to do such a thing to save people in danger, but after all, the identity of this person is unknown, so it is better to be cautious.

Cao Yuan was confused and didn't understand why he had to choose a servant girl to take care of a boy, but since it was arranged by his uncle, of course he readily agreed.

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In the inner courtyard, in Gao Taijun's room.

Gao Taijun sat on the kang, hugged Wu'er, looked and looked, kissed and kissed, very worried.Li Shi sat on the chair with red eyes, originally she thought Li Ding was sick, although she was reluctant to part with her mother, she also knew that the old man was worried about the Li family, so she didn't want to stop her from going back.But last night, Cao Yin mentioned that Li Ding's illness was just an excuse, and now she is very embarrassed.

Mrs. Li wanted to explain the whole story to her mother and persuade her to stay; she was also afraid that exposing her cousin's lies would annoy the old lady and make the already unfamiliar relationship between Cao and Li even more tense.If you don't keep your mother, according to what my mother said before, it will be very difficult to take her back.

Chu Yu sat under her mother-in-law, looking at the baby in Gao Taijun's arms with envy in her eyes.Although Mrs. Li was very kind to her and never questioned her about her pregnancy, she still felt guilty unavoidably.

There is only one Cao Yong in the house of Cao's parents, and Cao Yin is already old, so the matter of multiplying offspring and spreading branches and leaves falls on Cao Yong.Chu Yu couldn't help feeling a little sad, the Chinese New Year will be in ten days or so, and she will be seventeen.

Gao Taijun stroked Wu'er's hair, and said to Li Shi: "You and son-in-law Cao don't have my turn to talk too much, it's my grandson and grandson's wife..." At this point, he glanced at Chuyu and said, "Look at me, old lady. It's also good, only this one, born as a motherless child, really makes people feel distressed!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Li faintly felt some hope: "That's not what mother said, Wu'er is really pitiful, I must show how much mother loves and cherishes!"

Gao Taijun shook his head: "After all, the old woman is from the Li family, so there is no reason to live in the Cao family. For more than a year, I can be reunited with you, I have nothing to ask for from this old woman! Your aunt is old, 80 There are so many people, who knows how many more days we can have? You also know that our two mothers can only rely on your aunt to take care of them. Although they are sisters-in-law by name, the old woman has always respected her as a parent. This person is getting old, and his temper is lonely. Except for me, your aunt and your sister-in-law and nephew can't talk to each other. Even if Ding'er is not sick, I still want to go back! If you really respect me, please persuade me more Cao's son-in-law and grandson, let them get along well with the Li family. The Li family is your natal family, even if it's not for my sake, it's for yours!"

Chu Yu listened with her head down, feeling confused and a little strange in her heart, not to mention that Cao Yong has always been kind to others, even the father-in-law looked at him as not a mean person. What's wrong with your family?

After Gao Taijun finished the last sentence, he realized that Chuyu was still present, but it was inappropriate to say these things, he frowned slightly, as if sweeping Chuyu away.Catching up with Chu Yu, he also looked over curiously, and the two happened to meet.

Although Chu Yu has changed her hair style and imitated her mother-in-law's hair bun and did not comb her hair twice, but because the clothes on her body will take a few days to be made quickly, she still wears a festive flag dress.But this make-up fell into Gao Taijun's eyes, it still aroused her annoyance for a while, she immediately pulled her face down, her eyes were full of coldness.

Chu Yu trembled when Gao Taijun saw her, tears were already coming out, but she didn't dare to speak, so she lowered her head and said nothing.

Because Taijun Gao mentioned Wen Shi, the mother of aunt Li Xu, Li knew that she could no longer keep her mother, and was still silently sad.After waking up, he realized that the atmosphere was not right. Looking up, Mr. Gao had a stern expression, just about to have a Chuyu attack, so he couldn't help but hurriedly called: "Mother..." The tone was full of prayers.

Anyway, she has only one son, and only this one daughter-in-law.After getting in touch with her in the past few days, she seems to be a well-behaved and sensible person, and I really can't bear to let my daughter-in-law suffer any more grievances for no reason.

Gao Taijun was called by Mrs. Li, Fang Jing calmed down, turned his head, looked at the statue of Avalokitesvara, and counted the rosary beads in his hand.

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Xifu, Zhaojia's room.

Because they want to practice for Gao Taijun, Zhao Jia and his children will also go there.Even Cao Quan came back from the yamen early and went to talk with Li Xu.

Zhao Jia knew that Mrs. Gao was a bit weird and couldn't understand women's dresses, but she didn't take it to heart.She is tall and tall, if she really put on the Han family's dress, it would be nondescript.Fortunately, the old lady is still a polite person, and the conversation between relatives is still polite.

It just so happened that ** brought her sister over. This is Zhao Jia's daughter who was born before the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. She is the fourth daughter among her uncles and sisters. Her name is Cao Yu. She is one and a half years old now, just at the age of learning to speak. When she saw her mother, Reach out for a hug.

Zhao Jia was afraid that the newly changed clothes would be wrinkled, so she didn't take them over, but took her daughter's little hand and kissed twice: "Yu'er, stay at home with the mother, and I will bring you a younger sister tonight." , play with you!"

The daughter left behind by Lu Mei has always been Zhao Jia's heart disease.For more than a year, these changes between their husband and wife, she thought that Wu'er was the root cause.Cao Quan made the decision privately and took Wu'er to Gao Taijun to raise him, which made Zhao Jia very annoyed.She felt that this was really embarrassing and embarrassing, and she was afraid that those relatives would pay attention to themselves behind their backs.

Several times, she couldn't help but want to complain to Mrs. Li, but she couldn't let go of her status, and she was even more afraid that her sister-in-law would look down on her because of this, so she could only pour bitterness into her stomach.

Now, when I heard that Gao Taijun is going back to the Li family, the happiest person is Zhao Jiashi.She is the aunt, who wants to raise the concubine, who can choose whether it is not possible?

The afternoon meal was served in the Kaiyang courtyard, separated by a screen, and the women and children accompanied the old lady inside the screen; Cao Yin brothers, Cao Yong, Cao Song, and Cao Shuo sat outside with Li Xu.Because there are no outsiders, everyone is more casual, talking and laughing among relatives, and it looks very warm.

At the wine table, Li Xu also quietly paid attention to Cao Yong's expression, he said those slightly sarcastic words in the morning, and he did it on purpose, wanting to see how kind Cao Yong is.

Seeing that Cao Yong's expression was as usual, and there was no difference in his words, Li Xu couldn't help but secretly startled.Can't figure out who this Cao Yong's character is, he doesn't look like his father's erudition and honesty, nor his mother's generosity and kindness, which makes Li Xu feel a little incomprehensible and incomprehensible.

Li Xu smiled and drank a few drinks with Brother Cao Yin, but his heart was full of dissatisfaction. How could he be worse than Cao Yin?It was only because of Cao Yin's precocious intelligence, which was in line with Long Live Lord's love for talents, that he was temporarily inferior to Cao Yin for half his life.From this point of view, he entered the palace to accompany him earlier than Cao Yin.Thinking of the events of his early years, he couldn't help but blame his mother, Wen Shi, if she hadn't reported illness and left the palace earlier, she wouldn't have allowed Sun Shi to be so valued by Long Live God.

Feeling depressed, Li Xu became a little drunk before he knew it.

Seeing that he was showing signs of aging, Cao Yin personally helped him to the guest room with his son, sat by his bed, and thought for a long time, finally couldn't bear him to sink down like this.Back in the study, Cao Yin hesitated again and again, but still took up a pen and wrote a note, tactfully pointing out Li Xu's panic, and it was his self-blame for his mistakes due to illness.Although he didn't intend to directly intercede for the Li family, but he thought that the person who came here also understood his intention of making this note.
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