Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 318 Meeting at the Golden Gate
West of the city, Cao Mansion, Wutong Garden.

After Cao Yong washed up, he felt refreshed.It wasn't until Chu Yu came back with the fourth-grade supplementary clothes that he realized that he seemed to have neglected something.Downgraded by three ranks to keep it, from the fourth rank to the fifth rank, this clothes can no longer be worn.

Because he had to go to the Ministry of Rites to handle paperwork in the morning, it was not appropriate to wear casual clothes, so Cao Yong wore guard clothes.

After Xiyun brought someone to bring breakfast, Cao Yong used it briefly, and said to Chuyu in a low voice before leaving: "The left and right families are fine, you can sleep for a while, and be careful not to get tired!"

Chu Yu blushed and gave Cao Yong a slightly reproachful look.

Cao Yong laughed and said: "I really can't blame me for this, I'm counting the days..." He didn't go on talking until here.

Because Chuyu twisted her ankle once, Cao Yong did not allow her to wear flowerpot-soled shoes, so she is now wearing soft-soled silk shoes, standing up to the tip of Cao Yong's nose.

Cao Yong saw her blushing, she was really cute, couldn't help but lowered her head, and pecked gently.Then, before Chuyu could react, he had already left the room with a smile.He didn't think about anything until he walked to the window, and said to Chuyu in the room through the window: "I'll go to see Yongqing in the afternoon, don't wait for my dinner, let Zijing eat with you first!"

When we arrived at the front yard, Wei Hei and Xiao Man were waiting, and Cao Fang was also there.Because Cao Yong has already stayed in Beijing, and he wants to send people to Yizhou to bring Mr. Zhuang and others back, Cao Fang still has to go to run errands.

Cao Yong thought that he had only come back from Shengjing for a few days, and he couldn't bear it, he said: "If Zhang Yi and Zhao Tong go over, you should take a rest when you go to Shengjing this time."

Cao Fang replied with a smile: "Master, I'm fine, I've been back to Beijing for a few days, and I've had a good rest."

Cao Yong nodded, thinking of the Liu family who followed Tianyou and his mother to the south, said: "By the way, Liu Heng, who was watching Zhuangzi over there, asked him to go to the south mansion, and his wife was working there. I mentioned it to the master. Yes, just tell him to go south!"

Speaking of this, thinking of the old and young people left over there, Cao Yong said again: "Mr. Tong said that there is nothing wrong in Beijing, so there is no need to hurry."

Cao Fang agreed in a low voice, hesitating whether to tell Cao Yong about Yongqing, raised his head, Cao Yong has gone far.

When he arrived at the Ministry of Officials, Fu Ning'an, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was already there, and his attitude was quite warm, so he congratulated Cao Yong.But I don't know if it's Cao Yong's illusion. When Cao Yong was promoted by Wenxuan, the chief official of the Qing Dynasty, he couldn't help showing some contempt.

Cao Yong sighed in his heart. The Ministry of Officials and the Minister of the Ministry of War were vying to recommend candidates for Taipu Siqing, but now they fell on his own inexplicably, and I am afraid that no one will be convinced.

Cao Yong was not mistaken, this Funing'an came from a well-known family in Manchuria, his father A Lantai was a minister of the Ministry of Rites and a scholar of the Wuying Temple, and he looked down on Cao's family who was born in Baoyi.

He and Yiduli's uncle are old friends, and it is not only because of the third elder brother that he recommended him as the minister of Taipusi, but mainly because he also appreciates Yiduli.Unexpectedly, Cao Yong suddenly emerged.

Now that I think about it, Tai Pu Siqing was a very unlucky job.According to gossip, he also knows something about the pasture outside the mouth.It's also a saving, no matter who is in that position, it is hard to escape the responsibility when encountering such a thing.

Ming'an appointed the Deputy Imperial Envoy, and Cao Yong had to assume the previous responsibility. Funing'an thought that the appointment of Taipu Siqing would fall on Yiduli's head, but Kangxi appointed Cao Yong.

Demotion and retention may sound serious, but it is not a serious matter. If there is some small contribution, small achievements in the future, or Long Live Lord is happy someday, "official reinstatement" is just lip service thing.

No matter what Fu Ning'an thought, Cao Yong didn't bother to pay attention.Except for the transfer and promotion, he needs to go to the official department to go through the formalities, and he doesn't count on the official department.

After making a turn at Taipu Temple, Cao Yong left the Yamen and went to Yongqing's new home.Yongqing has already gone through the procedures for another account at the Infantry Commander's Yamen, which can be regarded as officially separated from the Earl's Mansion.

Since the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, in order to consolidate the rule, the imperial court formulated a strict household registration system.For single-banners, it is divided into main account, another account, account opening and account holders.The main household is relative to the servants, who are the common people of the Eight Banners; the other households are separated from the main households, and have the same status as the main households; Household slaves do not have independent household registration and live attached to their masters.

Eight Banners members are edited once every three years, and their status cannot be changed arbitrarily.

When Yongqing came out from another household in the Earl's Mansion, he had completely given up the succession of the clan's title.Fortunately, as the eldest son of Princess Heshuo, he also has the title of a riding captain. He has a salary of 110 taels and 110 hulumi every year.

For fear of embarrassing his father, Yongqing declined his mother's kindness, and instead of living near the Earl's Mansion, he found another house, which was located in Xiaogongjiang Alley in Fuchengmen.

Cao Fang was not in front of him, Cao Yong came here for the first time, and he searched for a long time before finding it.

Yongqing's house is located deep in the alley, an inconspicuous house with a few toon trees at the door.Xiaoman was going to call the door, but was stopped by Cao Yong.He got off his horse and stepped forward to knock on the door himself.

"Who is it?" I heard a man asking through the door.

Cao Yong heard the voice familiar, and asked: "Is it seven catties? I am Cao Yong."

Hearing the sound of pulling the door latch, Qijin opened the door and came out. When he saw Cao Yong, he showed some joy on his face. He quickly stepped forward and gave a thousand strokes, and said, "Master Cao, you are back? My father has been talking about it for several days. !"

Seeing that he looked stronger and thicker than before, Cao Yong nodded with a smile and said: "You have also been in Shengjing this year, so it can be regarded as an experience!"

Qijin said gratefully: "This year, I have been taken care of by Master Cao a lot. Although I am young and not qualified, I have to thank Master Cao on behalf of my father!" Then he knelt down to Cao Yong.

Cao Yong hurriedly supported him, frowned and said, "What kind of friendship do I have with your master, and I still use such nonsense?" Speaking of which, he looked into the yard and said, "I'm thinking about seeing your master soon, I So come here uninvited, the yard here is considered quiet, your father..."

Hearing this, Qi Jin froze, and said to Cao Yong, "Master Cao invites the hall to drink tea first, and the little one will invite our master here!"

Cao Yong nodded and followed him into the yard.This is the third entrance to the small courtyard, which looks quite spacious, and the place was found with the help of Cao Fang.However, there is really no comparison with the earl's mansion.

Cao Yong sat down in the hall, looked around, and found that it was properly cleaned up.A young man brought tea, and Cao Yong looked at the color of the tea. Although it was not the first-class good tea, it was not bad.He heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, it seemed that Yongqing's life was passable.

Immediately, he felt that he was too mother-in-law, which was a little funny.Even if Yongqing came out of another household, Wan Jiha and his wife would not let the eldest son leave the household cleanly, and the property must be divided.Even Yongqing's wife had a large amount of dowry.

After a while, Cao Yong heard the sound of footsteps and remembered.He was very excited and got up from his seat quickly.It wasn't Yongqing who strode in at the door with a smile, or who?

"Shan Yu!" Cao Yong looked at his red cheeks, only feeling sore eyes.

"Furuo, haha, I'm looking forward to you coming back!" Yongqing walked a few steps quickly, walked into the hall, patted Cao Yong's shoulder and said with a smile.

Although Yongqing was dressed brightly and was covered in new clothes that had been smoked, it was hard to hide the smell of alcohol.

Cao Yong glanced out the window, it's not yet noon, how can he start drinking this early in the morning?

Yongqing's eyes looked much bigger because of his thinner body, but there were thin red bloodshots inside.

Cao Yong worried, looked carefully, but felt something was wrong.The smell of the wine was too strong, as if the whole person had slipped out of the wine tank.

Hearing Yongqing say with a smile: "I've really missed you this past year, so I'll ask someone to buy food and drinks, let's have a good drink!" Then he called for Qijin.

Qijin was a little hesitant, took a look at Cao Yong, and went down anyway.

Cao Yong watched, feeling more and more suspicious. Yongqing's situation looked familiar, like a drunkard.

Seeing that Cao Yong was silent, Yongqing recalled the rumors that he heard faintly recently, and asked: "What's the matter? How about your errand? It is said that there was a big mistake in the racecourse over there. Said to take you to the top of the tank."

Cao Yong waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's just that the grade has been lowered, and those people can't watch the excitement!"

Yong Qing frowned and said: "Downgrade, doesn't it mean that you have only been in that yamen for a few days, even if there is impeachment by the imperial censor, Long Live Lord should be aware of the details."

Cao Yong picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "I don't care about this, you know it! What does it matter if you are two levels higher or two levels lower, it's the same job."

Yongqing nodded, and said: "Well, speaking of it, the punishment is not heavy, and it is easy to endure. There is no fault in a year and a half, and it is not difficult for the official to return to his original post."

When talking about the official career, Cao Yong thought about Yongqing's future, pondered for a moment, and asked: "Shanyu, what are your plans for becoming an official?"

Yongqing smiled wryly, and replied: "I don't want to make a fuss, I'm in this situation, let's settle down for a few years!"

Cao Yong heard the meaning of loneliness in his words, and couldn't bear it, and said: "If you are not happy staying in Beijing, please ask someone to make up for the lack of going outside!"

Yongqing shook his head and said: "I thought about it too, but after thinking about Yinger and her mother, I stopped thinking about it. The two of them have never enjoyed the blessings of following me, how can I let them follow me again?" I'm running around! In the past two years, I haven't been at home, and I haven't been with their mother and daughter well, so I should take a rest and talk about the errands later."

Cao Yong also agrees with Yongqing's idea in his heart. Although Yongqing's kowtow is for the sake of his best friends, but it is the prince's face that touches the face.If you don't know how to restrain yourself, you may get in someone's eyes and suffer in vain.

It has been nearly fourteen months since the accident happened in Ning Chun's family, Cao Yong glanced at Yongqing and asked: "Are you hiding something from me about Jingming's family?"

Yongqing squinted his eyes, the confusion on his face flashed past, he immediately lowered his head, and said with a smile: "I know you guys are on good terms, so you don't need to ask in detail like this. Today we old friends get together, brother is happy, I want to Tong Furuo has a good drink, I don't want to mention these nonsense."

In the past, he gave up his future and did the thing of arguing for his friends, but now he has become a "mess"?Cao Yong was stunned and couldn't help but look at Yongqing.

Yongqing has always been straightforward, and he is not the type to speak out.Although he tried his best to laugh, he still couldn't hide his frustration, as if he had been hit by something, which was very different from before.

Cao Yong thought about what he said just now, but he only mentioned Ning Chun.Did Yongqing regret it?Has he regretted losing his future and the title of earl?
Thinking of this, Cao Yong felt that he was a little despicable, as if he was trying to guess people's hearts maliciously.Besides, even if Yongqing really regretted it, it is human nature, there is nothing incomprehensible.

I don't know if it's because we've been apart for too long, or because we've mentioned the past two years in our correspondence. For a moment, Cao Yong and Yongqing were at a loss for words and didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, Qijin came to report that the food and wine had been prepared, and asked where the banquet would be held.

Yongqing laughed "haha" twice, and replied, "Isn't this nonsense? Your Master Cao is not an outsider, so naturally the second hall is open. It's spacious and bright for people to stay in. Let's look at your sister-in-law and your niece!" The latter sentence, But he said it to Cao Yong,
Qi Jin went down to pass on the message, Cao Yong smiled and said: "That's good, I just came to see Shan Yu in a hurry, I didn't prepare to show my respect, I hope my sister-in-law will not blame her."

Yongqing waved his hand and said: "Your sister-in-law knows that you have helped me a lot, and she said that she should thank you well, so why would she pick up these empty gifts! Yinger, on the other hand, wants to call you uncle, but this meeting ceremony is indispensable. .Even if I don’t have it today, I’ll try to make it up tomorrow or later. Otherwise, I’ll be talking about you to her for nothing!”

Cao Yong smiled and nodded: "Well, that's natural. By the way, my younger cousin is in Beijing, a little more than a year younger than my niece. If my sister-in-law is cheaper, she can often visit my house. I’m leaving Beijing again, and my sister-in-law and your siblings haven’t met yet, so it’s too far away!”

Yongqing was startled, and raised his eyebrows after a while, saying: "This...it's natural, let alone your sister-in-law, even I am thinking about my eldest nephew!"

Cao Yong touched his forehead and said: "It's a coincidence, Tianyou followed the old man and the old lady back to the south!"

Yongqing punched him vigorously and said: "This is not yet one year old, you are cruel enough to be a father!"

Cao Yong smiled bitterly and said: "There is really no way, the younger brother is not around, and the old couple is getting older, the evening scene is too lonely!"

After hearing this, Yongqing paused and said: "Could it be that all the old people in the world are like this? Hehe, I forgot to tell you, my younger brother added a big fat boy last month, and now it's almost a full moon! "

"Oh, I didn't get the letter, or I would have sent someone to go with the ceremony! It's a good thing, congratulations!" Cao Yong said so, but he didn't like it in his heart.

Even though they had waited until the Longevity Day to amnesty the world, Wanyan's family was still as immovable as a mountain, and no one went to Shengjing to pick up Yongqing.Cao Yong thought it was strange at first, even if Wan Jiha was more cruel, Princess Fuhui was a mother, so naturally she would not be so cruel, why there is no movement?Now, it is said that it is Yongsheng who has added a son. These two have added an eldest grandson, and they are afraid that they will have less ties to the eldest son.

These are Yongqing's family affairs, no matter what Yongqing's heart is, it's not Cao Yong's turn to speak.Cao Yong then changed the subject and asked about the price of the house before, and the population of the family.

While talking, the two entered the hall in the backyard, where the table was ready.

A young woman wearing a jade-colored flag was waiting at the door with a three- or four-year-old girl. Seeing Cao Yong coming with Yongqing, she saw that she was serving as a third-class guard, and she was a little uncertain.

Yongqing pointed to the young woman, and said to Cao Yong: "This is your sister-in-law!" Then he pointed to the little girl and said, "This is your eldest niece Ying'er!" After the introduction, he said to the young woman, "This is Brother Cao, hurry up and salute!"

The young woman leaned slightly and said, "Uncle Cao!"

Cao Yong said, "I shouldn't do it", avoided it, bowed back, and said: "Sister-in-law, you don't have to be an outsider with my younger brother. My younger brother has been with Brother Shanyu for many years. Although they are not brothers and sisters, they are close to each other!"

Holding a small wicker flower basket in her hand, Ying'er said in a childish voice, "Uncle, this looks pretty!"

That flower basket was brought back by Cao Yong last month and sent to Wanyan's house.Seeing her innocence, Cao Yong liked her very much. He knelt down and said, "Does Yinger like it? There are other interesting things at Uncle's house. I will visit Uncle's house with your mother-in-law later!"

Ying'er took her mother's hand, looked at Cao Yong with bright eyes, and asked: "Uncle didn't lie? Are there really many?"

Cao Yong smiled and nodded: "It's true, Ying'er can do as much as she wants, as long as you like it, uncle will give it to you!"

Ying'er bit her lips, and said timidly: "Emiang said, you can't ask for other people's things, our family is poor, if you extend your hand, you will be looked down upon..."

Cao Yong felt uncomfortable when he heard it, and touched her little head: "Silly boy, uncle's place is not someone else's house..."
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