Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 231
After asking and asking, the answer is dumbfounding.Chuyu had pregnancy spots on her chest half a month ago, and these days, she found that she also had spots on her forehead.Although people like Mrs. Han and Mrs. Lu said that these are common and not a problem.It was Mrs. Han herself. Although her face was powdered, she could still see dark spots on her cheeks.

In this world, which woman does not love beauty?Besides, although Chu Yu will be a mother, she is seventeen years old, just in her prime.

Although Cao Yong looks steady on weekdays, his appearance is different when the husband and wife are alone.The husband and wife are so loving, maybe it's because of the intercourse cooperation.Chu Yu really loves her husband, so naturally she also has the thought of "a woman is the one who pleases herself", thinking that the husband and wife will continue to love each other like this.Now, his appearance is damaged, how can he not feel sad?
At first, Chu Yu covered her forehead with "dizziness", so Cao Yong didn't see it.In the past two days, the freckles on his forehead seem to have gradually spread, and they are more noticeable than before.Chu Yu was worried because she was afraid of losing her appearance and her husband's affection.

Seeing Chuyu crying so sadly, Cao Yong thought it was some kind of spot, so he coaxed her well.If he really loves sex, he can still let Chu Yu "spoil" him. Before Chu Yu came in, the concubine should be able to make up half a dozen.

What she said made Chuyu laugh out of tears, but she also knew that her husband was comforting her, so there was still a bit of worry between her brows.

Seeing her like this, Cao Yong went down to fetch the light on the table and came back, and carefully inspected the "true murderer" who made Chu Yu panic.It's just a light red spot, if it grows on someone else's face, it won't be so conspicuous.It's just because Chuyu looks fairer, looking at the flushed forehead.

"Everyone else grows, so what's the matter? You forgot what I told you about our family having a pearl farm by the Taihu Lake, right? Send a letter back tomorrow and ask them to send you two boxes of high-quality pearls. After making the powder, it will disappear after a few days!" Cao Yong put the lamp back and said casually.

Although it is very sure, but Cao Yong heart is also uncertain.Secretly thinking, should I write to Prince Ping's Mansion and ask my sister if there is any way to get rid of freckles.

How can Chu Yu not believe what Cao Yong said?It's just that Cao Yong wanted to put on a straight face and "reprimand" her a few words, so as not to worry about everything in the future and think about it by himself.Chu Yu has already fallen into a deep sleep, perhaps because of her pregnancy, she is very lethargic these days.I think it was because I was worried about the freckles on my face in the past two days and didn't sleep well, so I fell asleep because of this peace of mind.

Looking at his little wife with a round, rosy face, and thinking about his parents far away in Jiangning, Cao Yong felt warm in his heart, and the sense of loss caused by envying Cheng Mengxing was gone.If you are more diligent and able to protect them, then you can change your laziness.

In the morning of the next day, when Chu Yu opened her eyes, she felt that something was wrong, and when she realized it, her face was flushed with embarrassment, and she hurriedly pulled the quilt from Cao Yong's hand to cover it.Cao Yong looked at the sky, it was time to get up, he smiled and said to Chu Yu: "Like a butterfly, there is no need for pearl powder here!"

Chu Yu was so ashamed that she didn't know what to say, so she murmured, "Forehead..."

Cao Yong stopped laughing, looked at Chu Yu, and said solemnly: "If I meet a bandit tomorrow and get scars on my face, Chu Yu won't like me?"

After hearing this, Chu Yu shook her head again and again, and said, "Why? No matter what the forehead is, the forehead is still the forehead, how could Chu Yu not like it?"

Cao Yong said solemnly: "Look, since you know this truth, don't be troubled by these things in the future! No matter what Chuyu is, she is my wife, the mother of my flesh and blood, and the person who promised me to have a white head. Let's I won't always be young, and I won't just you and me all day long. If I meet a beautiful woman outside, I have to take a look at it and give it a compliment in my heart. This is also human nature. Even if the mountains, water, flowers, and grass look good, everyone rarely looks at them. I have seen it, liked it, and that’s all. Would I still bring a home to compare with you which one is more beautiful? What? If you think this way, you are not only looking down on your own stature, but also looking down on me!
Chu Yu was pointed out, and her face was embarrassing.

After Cao Yong finished speaking, his heart was both relaxed and unspeakable melancholy.

Why is my heart so soft-hearted? What if my nerves were thicker?Even if you don’t get three wives and four concubines, it’s like a small harem, just like what Ning Chun used to say at the beginning, “Marry a good wife, take a beautiful concubine, and find a confidante outside, one wife, one concubine, and one confidant, life is great.” ".However, I just envy and envy others, just think about it.With Chuyu's temperament, she would pretend to laugh in front of others, but she would cry to death in private.

Thinking of Ningchun, Cao Yong's chest was a little tight, but he didn't know when the truth would be revealed; he thought of Yongqing in Shengjing, Cao Fang was still there, he arrived in Shengjing at the end of April, and Youxin arrived in Yizhou in late May.

According to the rules, the exiles exiled to Fengtian will be assigned to serve in various cities after they arrive at the place.If the identity is the clan Jueluo, the money and food will be allocated according to the rank of the title; if it is an official prisoner, they will be detained separately and sent to various checkpoints as errands;

There are a lot of tricks here. For those officials who have no identity background and are difficult to recover, it is okay to squeeze out some oil and water. Although they are not polite, they will not clean up too much; Go, worse than a slave.For those with family backgrounds, even the "never report" offenders, they dare not offend too much. If they don't keep their uncles, nephews, brothers, and in-laws, they are the governor of a certain banner or the admiral of a certain province.

Yongqing is still honored by his family. Although his father announced in public that his family will be expelled, his mother is the princess from Prince Kang's mansion, his sister is the Fujin of the Imperial Palace, his cousin is the prince's Fujin, and his wife is Who would dare to underestimate a young lady from the government?

After knowing the reason for Yongqing's crime, the officials who placed the exiles here will have no idea. It's really hard to figure out who this kid offended?In case they treat them generously and complain, there will be no good fruit in the future if they fail to keep them in order; but in case of negligence, it is not something they can offend who wants to stand up for them.

After a while, they couldn't find a suitable errand to settle Yongqing.In this way, Yongqing was stranded in Shengjing.Because Cao Fang spent a lot of money to take care of it, and he had seven catties to wait on him, so the cost of eating and drinking was considered good.Yongqing didn't suffer any crimes, and his originally thin body was much stronger.

The amnesty will not be granted until next year's Longevity Day at the earliest. If the exile is not pardoned, then he should find an opportunity to go north.Cao Yong was thinking while dressing.

With a rustle, Chu Yu got up and put on her clothes.

After breakfast, Cao Yong went to Qianya to explain to Mr. Zhuang, and then took Chuyu out of the mansion.The young couple drove lightly, except for Xiyun and Xicai who followed in another carriage, only Wei Hei followed with a few long entourages.

Wei Hei was still newly married when the house in Nancheng was being built a few days ago, so this is the first time he has come here.Earlier, Wei Hei didn't believe it when he heard people talk about the "Golden House Cangjiao".He has been with Cao Yong for more than ten years, and he really can't think of any other woman who can fascinate this "mature" son who is different from ordinary people since he was a child.

Because yesterday afternoon he wanted to bring Chuyu here, so before Cao Yong went to Mr. Zhuang to clean up Cheng Mengxing, he ordered Wu Mao to take someone to level the road along the way to avoid bumps.

Even so, Cao Yong still asked people to prepare a thick cushion.Fortunately, the weather was still cool in the morning, otherwise it would be hot enough to sit in the car without bumping.

Cao Yong thought about the two sisters, slightly embarrassed.

Yesterday, Cao Yong gave the deed to the sisters Fendie and Cuidie, and told him what he meant.The two sisters couldn't help but be grateful. It is estimated that they never dreamed that they would be free one day.

After thinking about it, the choice of the two sisters was somewhat beyond Cao Yong's expectations.

When the two sisters were children, they were sold to a family that raised skinny horses, and they were kept in captivity for more than ten years. Fortunately, they returned to freedom.It's not that I want to find a rich family as a concubine, silk and satin, delicacies from the sea and mountains; it's not that I want to go back to my hometown to find relatives, return to the people's family, and live in peace, but I want to make a living by playing the piano and flute .Maybe find a wealthy family and teach the lady; maybe join an opera troupe and become a musician.

How naive?Seeing that Fendie and Cuidie seemed to be born again, with hopeful faces, Cao Yong couldn't bear to pour cold water on them immediately, and just in time for someone from the mansion to look for him, he went back to the Yamen first.

The two sisters have such appearances, such postures, and after more than ten years of upbringing, their words and deeds are full of charm, how many men can control them?Even with his own size, even though he still missed Chuyu in his heart, he would occasionally lose his mind in front of the two sisters.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this that Cao Yong wants to settle the two of them as soon as possible, or arrange for a marriage, or send them back to their hometowns, just in case, so as to save them from being overwhelmed one day. than" to choose between.No matter which one you choose, it will inevitably make people regret and lose.

Not to mention how could a rich family find such a woman with an unclear background to teach their daughter, even if they invited two of their sisters, how could they have a self-confidence based on their backgrounds without father, mother, relatives and old age? Gu Zhili?Not at the mercy of others.

The theater troupe was even more chaotic. If the two sisters went there, the boss would have a black heart and find someone to sell them at a high price. It would not be a surprise.

This is not a world where women can make a living independently, but the Han Jiang family in Jiangning, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, in addition to the inheritance left by their parents, they also need the protection of their relatives to gain a foothold with difficulty.Even so, it is indispensable that everything is right and wrong, and it is very difficult.

Cao Yong thought, Jiangning Weaving Mansion also had a home troupe before it was still in short supply. Cao Yin was just a lover of listening to music and watching operas, and even wrote a few plays at the same time.Do you want to set up a home class to honor your father?It's just that as soon as the thought popped up, it went out again.

For Cao Yin's integrity, Cao Yong didn't trust him at all.Not to mention the three concubines who are well-known in the family, after Liuli gave birth to a child, there were two additional concubines who were not well-known.This is just at home, even outside, and it seems that he had a lot of flirtatious tents when he was young.

Although the youngest son died, Cao Yin seemed to see through the world after he recovered from his illness, and his relationship with Mrs. Li was much closer than before.However, Cao Yong did not dare to gamble with his mother's stable life.

In case, the sister sent flowers to Cao Yong, Cao Yin couldn't hold back, so he came to "go into the flowers when he was old", and added two concubine mothers to Cao Yong.Not only Li Shi will be sad, but also Cao Yong himself will be disgusted to death.

However, isn't it too unfilial to speculate on father like this?Cao Yong frowned slightly.

Chu Yu gently caressed Cao Yong's eyebrows with his small hand: "What is the forehead thinking? It's so embarrassing."

Cao Yong grabbed her hand and said: "I think of my father and mother. I asked Wu Sheng to send at least one letter every ten days. Judging from the letter at the end of May, my father and mother's bones are still healthy, and there is no one in the house. Trouble and worry. The letter from June should arrive in these two days!"

"My son-in-law, don't worry, both father and mother are blessed people, and they will live a long life!" Chu Yu persuaded.

Cao Yong nodded, smiled and said to Chu Yu: "Speaking of which, there is another embarrassment, I want to ask Chu Yu to think of an idea!"

Chu Yu is still wondering, Cao Yong has already talked about the origin of "Yangzhou thin horse".It's nothing more than those little girls from poor families who were sold by their parents when they were seven or eight years old, and then fell into the hands of people who specialize in this business, deliberately "starved" and developed a thin body.After the fifteenth or sixteenth year, they were selected to be concubines. If they did not find a buyer, they would flow into Yanjie and Liuxiang.

Chu Yu was in the palace since she was a child, where did she hear this?He murmured: "How can you still be human when you live like this? It's so pitiful, their parents are really cruel!"

Cao Yong shook his head: "Not necessarily, of course there are unscrupulous parents among them, and there are also poor people who are forced by life! Not to mention other places, it is in our mansion, those who are not born in the family, not in disasters in places, in distress at home, and will not be displaced In the hands of the people!" At this point, I realized that I was a little bit off topic, and quickly turned back to the previous words: "A few days ago, there were some human exchanges outside, and the steward over there sent two sisters here, and I just told you The kind of poor girl. One is because it will hinder his family's face, so it is not easy to refuse; the other is to see them pitiful, so it would be nice if you can help them by the way!"

After finishing these, Cao Yong talked about his dialogue with the two sisters, the sister's thoughts, and his own concerns.Of course, among them, those who were afraid of being "beasts", "beasts are not as good as" and so on, as well as those who were Jiangning Cao Yin, all disappeared.

The husband and wife have been married for more than a year. Apart from family affairs, they seldom talk about outside affairs.In Chu Yu's heart, there was sourness, sweetness and bitterness, and she couldn't tell what it was like.

After thinking about it for a while, Chu Yu shook her head helplessly, not knowing how to arrange it.The experience of these two sisters is already pitiful enough. If they ruined the rest of their lives because of their lack of thoughtfulness for a while, how can they make people feel at ease.

While speaking, the carriage stopped and had already arrived at Nancheng Mansion.

Cao Yong got out of the car first, then sent someone to open the gate, and drove the carriage directly to the second gate.Xiyun and Xicai got off the carriage behind and followed Chuyu's carriage.

After Chuyu got off the car, Cao Yong took her hand, entered the second gate, walked along the cobblestone corridor, walked dozens of steps, passed through the moon gate on the west side of the main house in the inner courtyard, and entered the garden.

Bypassing the rockery piled by lake rocks, you will see the lush lotus pond and the faint fragrance of lotus in the air.Around the lotus pond, there are long corridors and corridors, connecting the pavilions, pavilions, buildings and halls facing the water.Not to mention other things, the lotus pond alone has a size of about ten acres, which is as big as four or five Daotai mansion gardens.

Chu Yu naturally knew that this was the "gift" that Cao Yong said, and she felt an unspeakable joy in her heart.How can she not be grateful for such a husband who can keep her in his heart all the time.

Cao Yong took her hand, pointed to the three small pavilions on the east side, and said: "It's the coolest over there, just suitable for living in summer! But there are not many serious houses in front of it except for the big garden. I have to leave for Jinan Mansion in two days, I don’t worry about letting you here alone, when I come back, let’s move in again!”

Chuyu's eyes are bright, and the corners of her mouth are curved and upturned. She is so sweet. Hearing what Cao Yong said, she nodded hurriedly.

The husband and wife walked along the floating bridge on the lotus pond, crossed the pavilion on the water, and saw the other two pavilions.Where to use it, where to add something, it is interesting to talk about it.

Cao Yong was afraid that Chu Yu would be tired, and was thinking about where to help her to have a rest, when Chu Yu asked, "My father-in-law, this garden was also given by someone a few days ago, can those two girls be here?"

After Cao Yong heard this, he looked at Chu Yu's face and saw that she didn't have a strange expression, so he said: "Well, I'm thinking where to go to rest in the side yard, so let's go to their sisters' place to bother me? "

Chu Yu nodded her head, and the husband and wife left the garden and came to the side courtyard.

Sisters Fen Die and Cui Die, after listening to Cao Yong's words yesterday, accepted their body deeds again, so they are no longer as nervous and cautious as before.After breakfast, they set up a piano stand in the yard. One of them plucked the strings and the other made a flute to practice the tune.

Cao Yong and Chu Yu just went to the garden from the other side, although they heard something vaguely, they didn't care.Now that I got closer, I realized that it was the noise from here.

The sound of the piano is mellow, and the sound of Xiao is long and long. Cao Yong and Chu Yu stopped outside the door, and they couldn't help but become a little obsessed with listening.

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Daotai yamen, side hall.

Seeing Zijing's leaving figure, Cheng Mengxing stood up, wanting to call her, but thinking of her solemn proposal just now, she was calm and refused directly, which was disheartened after all.He shook his head mockingly: "There is no beginning and no end, what is this?"
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