Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 247 Uncle
Outside Xihua Gate, Jueluo Mansion.

Hearing that Prince Ping sent someone to invite him, Seshitu frowned slightly and glanced at his wife and mother.Because it was not easy for people to wait for a long time, Seshitu ordered people to lead the horses to the stable, and he and his mother said a few more words and went out.

When his son went out, Xi Tara took Cao Yi's hand, sat down on the edge of the kang, and said worriedly: "Look at you, you've lost weight again! Even if you are filial to your father, it's only right to be filial to your father, but it's not good. Such a waste of my own body! I asked someone to boil the bird's nest in the kitchen, and it will be served in a while, so you can drink a bowl first!"

When Cao Yi heard this, his heart was very moved. Thinking of the kindness that Xi Tara had treated her in the past two years, his heart softened and he was speechless.

Xi Tara patted his daughter-in-law's hand, sighed, and asked, "Daughter-in-law, tell the truth to my mother-in-law, what are you thinking, why do you want to talk about the second room?"

Cao Yi lowered his head slowly, and said: "The daughter-in-law still needs to keep a filial piety for her father for half a year, and the father's filial piety period has expired, so there must always be someone by her side to wait on her. Besides, Erniang is already in her sixtieth year, so she should have a grandson and granddaughter as soon as possible. It is also our blessing!"

Xi Tala looked at Cao Yi and said: "If the second wife enters the door and gives birth to an heir, will there still be room for you in this family? Daughter-in-law, Emiang can protect you for a while, but not for the rest of your life. Even if you are angry with Tu'er , you shouldn’t be so capricious and pull in other women, otherwise it will be too late for you to regret it in the future. We women are all suffering, we can’t be as wanton as men, this is life!”

Cao Yi put his hand on Xi Tara's and murmured: "It would be great if Er Niang was the daughter-in-law's real mother!" While speaking, the circles of his eyes were already red.

After hearing this, Xi Tara said slightly annoyed: "Silly boy, isn't your mother-in-law also your own mother? She is your husband's own mother. What is the difference between her and your own? Although there are many wicked mother-in-laws in this world, there are also relatives. Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law like mother and daughter!" At this point, he hesitated, and asked, "It was Tu'er's previous foolishness that hurt your heart? Then what do you plan for yourself?"

Cao Yi's eyes were a little blurred.Yes, what did I think, how could I let myself be so embarrassed?

Xi Tara didn't know how to enlighten his daughter-in-law, but he also knew that if the young couple continued to make their own decisions, even if they didn't "reconcile" in the end, they would inevitably become a pair of resentful couples who "respected each other like ice".Therefore, he scolded Cao Yi harshly, and annoyed her for not taking her husband seriously, otherwise how could she allow other women to get involved.

You must know that a husband is not only a husband, but also the father of his own children in the future. How can he be worthy of his own children if he has to give half of his husband to others so easily?
Even if you don't care about the relationship between husband and wife because of sadness, can you even give up the relationship with the child?When the second room really entered the house, the eldest son was a concubine, not to mention sharing half of the family property, if she really pleased her father and bullied her younger siblings, with her soft temper, how could she be the master of her children?If the second concubine is a black-hearted person, it is also possible to murder the son-in-law.

During this period, a few concubines were intervened, and the disputes between the concubine and the concubine were involved, and Cao Yi's face changed and changed again and again.She used to be in her boudoir, and the Cao family's seventh and eighth aunts had few elders and female relatives, where did they hear about this?What I have known in my life is nothing but the affairs of the Cao family.When I arrived at Jueluo's house, because of the strict family style of Xitara's family, the people who came and went were all very well-mannered families.

On the side of Cao's parents' room, because Cao Yin doted on the youngest son a few years ago, Aunt Liuli was very mad for a while, but she didn't dare to be rude in front of Mrs. Li.In the end, his son died, and he went crazy, which can be regarded as a miserable end.

On the second room side, the Zhaojia family has always been strong. Needless to say about Cao Yi's biological mother, it's just about the other concubines in the mansion. They are also arbitrary, and no one dares to refute.

Cao Yi was just saddened by what her husband had done before, and wanted to arrange a concubine room for him.If she is tall, she can live in peace and live with her mother-in-law, so as not to cause troubles and send them back to her natal family to worry her parents and elder brother.

Now, Cao Yi was in a state of confusion when he heard Xi Tara's bloody talk, and murmured: "Emiang, are you here? How did you get to this point?"

Shi Tara shook his head and said, "How long can I be strong? After two years, I will be paralyzed, and I will not be able to keep it. How can I compare with you young people! Even if I am still alive, both sides are my daughter-in-law, both My grandson, there is absolutely no reason to lean on one side!"

Cao Yi felt cold when he heard it, and said, "Isn't the daughter-in-law a concubine? What about the rules? What about the etiquette?"

Xi Tara said: "Don't say it is a small family like ours, it is the royal family. The one who was abolished a few days ago was born of the Queen Yuan, so he can no longer be a descendant, so what? Display, if you want to live a comfortable life, you can't count on other people's kindness!"

Cao Yi thought of her mother's earnest teachings before she got married, and listened to her mother-in-law's words at this time, her mind was a little confused.

Xi Tara said seriously: "The husband is yours, and this home is also yours. Do you want to watch others live a loving life with your husband and make a house decoration for yourself; Gather your husband's heart into your palm, it's all up to you! I won't persuade you with these words in the future, if you really make up your mind to be a "virtuous" person who takes the initiative to take concubines for your husband, then I will also I don't want to talk about it. It's just that I'm used to being clean and tidy. I can't stand the "harmonious and beautiful" days of wives and concubines. Tomorrow, I'll ask someone to pack up and go back to the old house. Whether you're noisy or affectionate , the old woman is too lazy to bother!"

"Er Niang!" Cao Yi heard that her mother-in-law was annoyed, and hurriedly said: "Er Niang, it's the daughter-in-law who is troublesome! Otherwise, let me go as the master. Whether it's a concubine or a house, the daughter-in-law should respect her in front of her mother-in-law. Mother-in-law, don't leave your daughter-in-law alone, okay?" While speaking, there was a look of pleading in his eyes.

Xi Tara thought of the reason why Cao Yi was raised in the big house that Seshtu had mentioned a few days ago, and felt very sorry for her, and knew that the daughter-in-law really respected her as her own mother, but in order to cure her of this trouble, she felt sorry for her. With a timid temperament, he still hardened his heart and said with a cold face: "Nonsense, how old are you, you just say such things! Do you want to follow the old woman to eat fast, chant Buddha, and be a widow? If you really have no affection for Tu'er, even Husband and wife have no idea of ​​reconciliation, so my wife will make the decision and ask him to write the document of 'releasing his wife', so that you can 'reconcile and separate'!"

Cao Yi has been in the door for two years, and it is the first time he has seen Xi Tara's face. Seeing that he even said "harmony" in the words, he was flustered for a while, stretched out his hand and tugged on Xi Tara's sleeve, so anxious that he couldn't say anything. Come on.

Xi Tara shook his sleeves, turned his head away, did not look at Cao Yi, and said with a little melancholy: "Speaking of which, my old lady is still unlucky. The first time I saw you, I got close to you from the bottom of my heart. If I like you, I don't think so. If I can beg to be a daughter-in-law, then my wife has nothing else to look forward to! I don’t want Tu’er, a bastard, to make such a scene twice and three times. Not to mention you are cold-hearted, even the old lady is cold-hearted when she looks at it! After all, it is It's my fault, he, Ama, left early, and I, a mother-in-law, didn't discipline me well! Now, I don't have the face to keep you anymore!"

Cao Yi burst into tears, shook his head and said: "It's not like this, it's not like this, it's because the daughter-in-law is not good, and it made you angry! Master... It's just that the daughter-in-law is stingy. Good to my daughter-in-law... Unexpectedly, there was something about Qiu Xuan all of a sudden, and the baby in her stomach was gone, so my daughter-in-law felt very wronged..." At this point, she was already crying.

Xi Tara breathed a sigh of relief, held Cao Yilou in his arms, and let her cry.After holding this breath for a year, crying and making a fuss, it should be more comfortable.

*
Where are the people from Pingjun Palace?It was his little brother Lu Mubu who came to find Luo Seishtu when he was in the guard camp.

Unlike Jueluo Seishtu, Lumubu is not only a clan, but also a close branch. He is the grandnephew of Emperor Kangxi. His father is Gongbei Le Haishan, and his ancestor is Prince Gong Changning.

Although Saishitu was just a red belt in the family fortune in the early years, and Lumubu was born in a prominent family, but it did not prevent the two from meeting each other.

Now, there is a sense of feng shui turning.Lumubu's father, Dorobeile Haishan, was dismissed ten days ago. He was charged with conniving his servants to act recklessly everywhere and refused to tell the truth.

According to the rules, a clan like Lu Mubu will be awarded a title at the age of 20.It's just that although he is the second son, his elder brother died early and became the only son of the Baylor Mansion. He has long been regarded as the heir to inherit his father's title.Therefore, although he is twenty this year, he does not have a title.

Unexpectedly, now that his father has been dismissed, his future has also been lost. I am afraid that it is delusional to want the lowest general Feng En.

Lu Mubu was in a mess, so he pretended not to care when he was born at home, taking care of his parents and comforting his wife and children.They had already moved out of the Baylor Mansion yesterday, and a family of a hundred or so squeezed into another house that was not too spacious.

He was really depressed, so he came to find Seishtu for a drink, knowing that Seishtu had not been socialized recently, and was afraid that he would be afraid to come home, so he used the sign of Pingjun Wangfu to deceive him.

Seeing Seshitu come out, Lu Mubu laughed "hehe" twice, and said: "It's not easy to see you now, why is it that you are promoted now, but you are not as comfortable as before, but sister-in-law has set the rules for you?"

Seshitu couldn't help punching him, and said with a smile: "You bastard, if you just say you are looking for me, can I still come out? Are you using such a lie?"

Lu Mubu was inadvertently touched, with a wry smile on his face.After Saishitu finished speaking, Fang thought of the current situation of Lu Mubu's family, regretted his slip of the tongue, but pretended not to know, and said casually: "It's winter moon, and the sky is strangely cold. Do you want to drink or go to Listening to an opera, there must be a charter, right?"

Lu Mubu was impatient with the excitement, he just wanted to find a quiet place to drink a few cups with his old friends, and he felt happy, so he squeezed his eyes and said: "Last month, for Chongshan's birthday, my brother didn't come, so we all went to New Year's Eve. There is a secret door at the corner of the street, not to mention the girls from the south, but the wine and food are also authentic Huaiyang cuisine, which is really authentic. Why don't we send someone to ask, if the place is still vacant, we can go there to eat liquor!"

Seshtu was worrying about women's affairs, and he really didn't have any interest in asking questions. He patted Lu Mubu's shoulder and said, "You should avoid going to those dirty places in the future. If someone uses 'disorderly behavior' If you sue the family for the crime, where is there any good fruit to eat? These days, people's hearts are hard to figure out, there are few people who give charcoal in the snow, and many people who fall into trouble. Now, even though your ama is dismissed, it is not a big deal. In the past few years, Are there still few people who are retiring and reinstating their jobs in the capital? Even if there is no hope of reinstating their jobs for a while, you are a member of Tianhuang, and you are working in front of the imperial court. In the future, you will be "benefited" or "merited", which way will you not be able to go? If so Now that someone has caught your pigtails and splashed you with dirty water, who else can you rely on in this house?"

These words were spoken with sincerity, and Lu Mubu listened with his head bowed.Seshitu knew that he was not feeling well, so he said: "There is a 'Shaguoju' in Nanchizi. Their pickled cabbage and white meat are the most authentic, and the wine is also good! It's so cold today, that's the right one to eat!"

While talking, the two got on their horses and went to Nanchizi with only two young men.

On the other side of the alley, Cao Yong came galloping with Wei Hei and Xiao Man with a sullen face.When he arrived at the gate of Jueluo's house, Cao Yong jumped off his horse, squinted his eyes and looked at the plaque on the gate.

The porter heard the movement, came out to ask questions, recognized Cao Yong, hurried forward and said: "Oh, uncle, I greet you!"

Cao Yong waved his hand, called the man to get up, and said: "Please pass the message, I have something to see your eldest... grandma!" Originally, he wanted to see Seishtu first, but after all, he was thinking about his sister, so he held back Angry, visit Pinger first.

The concierge was also surprised, just now the uncle was sent to by Prince Pingjun, and now the uncle who is an official in Shandong came to the door again.Thinking of the gossip he had heard recently, he knew it well, knowing that it was the grandma's natal family who came to inquire about the crime, and he was very respectful for fear of suffering innocent disasters.Nodding and bowing, he responded, led Cao Yong to the living room, and reported to the second door in a hurry.

In the main room, Cao Yi was almost crying, thinking of her mother-in-law worrying about him this year, she felt very guilty.The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law said a lot of intimate words.

Hearing the message from the servants, it is said that the uncle of the Cao family is here and wants to see the grandmother.Xi Tara's expression froze for a moment, and then he smiled and told Cao Yi: "It seems that the in-laws are returning to Beijing for business. Go and have a look, and don't keep the guests waiting!"

"Brother is back?" Cao Yiyuan thought he had heard it wrong, and his mind was in a trance, still thinking about where there was a family with the surname Cao among his in-laws.

Hearing her mother-in-law's order, Cao Yifang came to his senses, knowing that his brother really came back, his face was full of joy.

Xi Tara took out her handkerchief, pulled Cao Yi to her side, and while wiping the tears on her face, said lovingly: "Quickly put away the tears, or if the in-laws see it, they will be punished like a girl." How many grievances I have suffered, I am afraid that my heart will die!"

Although Cao Yi was in a hurry to see his elder brother, he also knew that her mother-in-law was right, so she wiped away all the tears before taking a little girl to the front yard.

In the front hall, when he saw his elder brother, Cao Yi just wanted to greet him with a smile, but when he saw the plain clothes on his body, he couldn't help feeling a little sad when he thought of Cao Quan who passed away, and said with a choked voice, "Brother..."

When Cao Yong saw the girl coming in, he stood up on his seat. Seeing that her face was pale, her eyes were red, and her clothes were empty and framed, which had been reduced a lot according to last year. She felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Brother, Second Uncle... Did Second Uncle leave safely?" Even though he complained about his father's denial of recognition, Cao Yi couldn't help asking, but the word "father" couldn't be said no matter what.

Cao Yong didn't answer, and said calmly: "Ping'er, do you miss your father and mother? My brother asked someone to take you back to Jiangning, okay? Or, go to Shandong with my brother. God bless the full moon, you look very cute!"

Cao Yi showed doubts on his face, and then thought of the meaning of the words, his little face turned pale immediately, and he opened his eyes wide and said, "Brother?"

Cao Yong touched her head and said: "As long as my brother lives for a day, he will not allow Ping'er to be wronged; even if his brother is dead, there are still Cao Song and the others, as well as Tianyou!"

Cao Yi thought that there was no news of his elder brother going to Beijing before, so he couldn't help wondering: "Brother, did elder brother make a special trip back to Beijing for Ping'er?"

Before Cao Yong could reply, he heard a commotion outside, and the steward rushed over panting, saying: "Grandma, it's not good, something happened to my grandfather, and I'm covered in blood!"

Cao Yi jumped, glanced at his brother, and hurriedly followed him out.Cao Yong thought about Wei Hei and Xiao Man who were waiting outside, could it be the two of them?

At the gate, a panicked Lu Mubu walked in with Seshtu, who was covered in blood, helping him.Cao Yi hurriedly went up to meet her husband, seeing her husband's eyes closed tightly and his face blushing, he couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise, "This... this..."

Lu Mubu came to Jueluo's house before, met Cao Yi, saw her as a savior, and said anxiously: "Sister-in-law, tell someone to close the door, I don't know where a lunatic came and gave brother a brick! Chase and fight!" As he said, he hurriedly called the people around him to close the gate and bolt it.

Cao Yong originally came behind Cao Yi, and he already thought that no matter what, he would beat Seishtu first.Unexpectedly, seeing him in such a state of life and death, he heard someone outside the gate yelling and cursing: "Saishitu, fuck you, you bastard, get out!"

In a word, both Cao Yong and Cao Yi were stunned. This is not Cao Song, or which one!
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