Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 333 Visiting the Golden Gate Birthday Ceremony

Wei Hei and his party arrived in the capital on September 24. Cao Yong was not in the mansion because he went to the Yamen to deal with the backlog of official affairs these days.On Chu Yu's side, however, they have already made preparations.Hearing the news of Wei Hei's return, he hurriedly sent Xiyun to bring two maidservants to pick up Hang Sheng.

Hang Seng has been around for more than a month, but he looks like a child who is nearly a hundred days old, with a round face, a wide forehead, and black and greasy hair.Ye Momo's face was full of smiles, this child is too strong, it is really rare.

Hang Seng was lying in the rocking car, not afraid of people, he grinned when he saw people.

Even Mrs. Zhao Jia heard the news and came over eagerly to take a look.Although she was somewhat disapproving of things like raising a adopted son, but in front of Chu Yu, she still praised the child for her cleverness.

Mrs. Zhao Jia had three sons and one daughter by herself, so she knew that children were the heart and soul of her mother.The growing room is relatively thin, only brother Cao Yong, and Tianyou is the eldest grandson, and Cheng Huan's grandparents are also reasonable.

In Zhao Jia's eyes, this Hang Seng is just like a cat or a dog, let Cao Yong carry him back to relieve Chu Yu's fatigue.After just a few glances, she also lost interest, and after presenting some gold and silver pistils as a gift, she took her maid back to Shao Yuan.

Although Chu Yu is a prince, she doesn't understand Mongolian.Clan Gege of her status usually refers to marriage. If someone wants to marry far away in Mongolia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will send a special nun to teach Mongolian.Among the dowry servants, there are also Mongolian male and female servants.

Because Chu Yu was accused of marrying Cao's family, she married in Beijing, so she saved this step.She wanted to ask about the child's condition carefully, but the nanny was Mongolian and could not speak Chinese well.It would be clearer if Zijing thought of Wu En and asked the little girl to come and talk to the Mongolian nurse.

The child was born on August [-]th. There was nothing abnormal in the days after the birth, and he was a very healthy little guy.

Although Wu En has been in the mansion for a few years, but because of his young age, he has not been working in the past few years.Now, it just so happens that people are needed to teach the nanny to speak Chinese, so Chu Yu told Zijing to leave Wu En as an errand in Wutong Garden.

Amethyst was speechless, and Wu En was also full of joy.Because she was specially ordered by Cao Yong, everyone has always taken good care of her.Every time she wanted to repay the Cao family, she begged Zijing several times.Because Cao Yong said that she is young and does not have to be on duty, and Amethyst is not good at making decisions on her own, so she postponed until today.

While talking, Hang Seng poured a little boy's urine.Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the nanny hurriedly picked him up to tidy him up.Mammy Ye said in surprise: "God, the young master is holding three spinners!"

Everyone followed what Ye Momo expected, but it was not a big deal, just now Hang Seng was lying down and couldn't see it, but now that he was hugged by the nanny when he came back, three small swirls appeared on his head.

Chuyu and Zijing were still wondering, so they heard Mammy Ye say: "This old saying is good, 'one spin is good, two spins are good, three spins fight without a knife', this young master now It looks strong, our mansion might produce a great general."

Chu Yu took Hang Seng from the nurse and looked at it carefully.Isn't that right, three hairs that are not much bigger than soybean grains are spinning on the top of the head.Because his hair is thick, if you don't pay attention, you really can't find it.

Zijing also stepped forward to look, nodded with a smile and said: "It's really three! Grandma, what did the maidservant say yesterday, it's always unusual for Master Hang Seng to be so lucky to meet uncle and grandma."

While talking, there was happy smoke to report that the two aunts of the Zhuang family came with the girl.

Chu Yu handed Hang Sheng to the nanny, and said with a smile, "Hurry up and invite the two of you to come in!" He then told Xi Cai who was next to him, "Wu'er is still nagging about sister Niuniu in the morning, so go to the second wife's side and pick her up." When she came back, she said Niuniu was here!"

Xicai went in response, Xixia lifted the curtain and asked Lianqiu and Xiqiu to come in.

Chu Yu smiled and said, "How have the two aunts been resting these days? Jiang Ning's journey away from Beijing is more than half a month, it is really tiring."

"Please trouble grandma, we don't do anything, but the husband was a little tired the past two days, and he has no patience to go out these few days. Today, I heard that grandma has a new young master, so we two sisters came!" Lian Qiu laughed replied.

Xiqiu took Niuniu's hand and asked Niuniu to come forward and call for someone.Niu Niu is three years old, she is very mischievous and not afraid of people.She wrung her fingers and smiled, following her aunt's instructions, she said in a childish voice: "Princess... Princess sister-in-law Ann!"

Niu Niu is a student of the Cao Mansion, and the head of the Cao Mansion. Cao Yong and Chu Yu have always treated them like their little sisters.

Although Mr. Zhuang and his family met Fang when they came back from Jiangning a few days ago, Lian Qiu and the others did not stay long at Wutong Garden because of the trouble of the road.

Chuyu hurriedly waved at Niuniu, calling Niuniu to come over, hugged her in her arms, and asked a few questions carefully.

While talking, Wu'er took the hand of the fourth sister and came back. Seeing Niu Niu, the two girls just laughed.

These three little girls, one four-year-old and two three-year-old, muttered to each other, talking about children is also lively.

Chu Yu sat on the edge of the kang, watching the lively scene, with a smile on his face.It makes a difference whether the forehead is in Beijing or not.Even if he was in the yamen, this end of the mansion didn't seem deserted.

Thinking of last night, the forehead woke up in the middle of the night... Chu Yu realized that her back was a little sore, she straightened her body, thinking about whether the nourishing medicine that the mother said should make people suffer.

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Cao Yong's side is worry-free, the officials in the yamen perform their duties, but some of them need his final signature.

Tang Zhiyu had been waiting for Cao Yong for a long time. The last time the two of them worked at the Taipusi racecourse outside the Great Wall, they had already sent people to the racecourse to check the statistics.Relevant statistics have also been made on the relationship between horse loss and weather changes.This data should be useful for preventing large-scale horse plague in the racecourse in the future.

At the same time, after the data, Cao Yong also gave advice, that is, when abnormal weather is found, the horses should be properly isolated to prevent the most prone to outbreaks of horse plague.

When I first wrote this, Cao Yong still thought it was funny, as if he started to confront the plague after he arrived in the Qing Dynasty.Relying on a few precautionary measures known to everyone hundreds of years later, he can also be fooled here.In any case, in the end, it can be regarded as benefiting the country and the people, and Cao Yong is quite proud in his heart.

If it weren't for the disharmonious farming, he would also like to study rice. If he accidentally creates a "hybrid rice" father, then he will also be famous through the ages.I just think about it occasionally. As far as Cao Yong is concerned, there is no difference between rice and weeds in his eyes.If you let him be a farmer, don't count on the harvest in the field.

However, among other things, Cao Yong really wanted to build a farm in Xiaotangshan.Now, there are peaches on the mountain, and then open a vegetable field, build a small pond, and live in the city in the future, so I will take my wife and children there, which can be regarded as a farmhouse.

In contrast, he is not very interested in the garden in Haidian Town.Even though she lives next to the garden of Chunjun Prince's Mansion, it is convenient for Chuyu to meet her natal family.But thinking of the princely mansions that were in succession, Cao Yong had the idea of ​​keeping a respectful distance.

Tang Zhiyu handed over the sorted statistical papers to Cao Yong.Although Cao Yong is the chief official, if he wants the racecourse to act according to the plan here, he still needs to go through Kangxi's instructions.

Cao Yong opened the booklet and saw that only his name was listed below. He was a little surprised and asked: "Master Tang, this is a joint booklet between your lord and this official. Why can't you see your signature?"

Tang Zhiyu bowed and said, "Responding to your lord's words, this was originally your lord's suggestion. A humble job is just a modest effort, so I dare not take credit for it."

Cao Yong smiled and shook his head, and said: "Mr. Tang's words are ridiculous! I'm just talking about it. Most of the errands are due to Mr. Tang's hard work. One yard is one yard, and Mr. Tang dare not take credit for it. I don't dare to be greedy for merit." As he spoke, he reached out to take the brush from the pen holder, dipped it in ink, and added Tang Zhiyu's name on the booklet.

Tang Zhiyu wanted to dissuade him again, but it was too late, he hurriedly said: "Thanks to your lord's promotion, I am really ashamed of my lowly position."

Because he is a child of Confucianism, he pays attention to the superiority and inferiority of the upper and lower levels, so he was very polite to Cao Yong, the chief.After working together outside the Great Wall for a long time, Tang Zhiyu also has a crush on Cao Yong.

Recalling Cao Yong's epidemic prevention in the capital the year before last, Tang Zhiyu has greatly changed his mind.Although he is so young and has risen to a high position, he is indeed suspected of nepotism. He has borrowed the light from Prince Chun's Mansion, but he is already much better than those Manchurian officials who are only thinking about curry favor with Long Live God.

Although Cao Yong usually looks unobtrusive and unobtrusive, he is not a person who eats vegetarian meals.Cao Yong can be regarded as a capable official when he seeks his own government in his position.

Cao Yong stayed at the yamen until noon, and dealt with all the documents that needed him to deal with, then he put down his pen, adjusted his clothes and got up.

It's almost October, and the first day of October is Brother Thirteen's birthday.There is nothing missing in the thirteenth elder brother's house.Even if he loves tea, Cao Yong doesn't have any new tea gardens, so he wants to go to Liulichang to buy a new set of tea sets as a birthday present.

Because this was planned before going out in the morning, Cao Yong asked Chu Yu to pack a set of homely clothes and bring them.It's not good to wear this official skin when you go shopping to change things.Those who like to go to Liulichang are all people who are either rich or expensive, such as princes, Baylor, and Dukes. When you go to the end of the street, you will always meet three or two.

Wearing an official uniform, you don't have to make people laugh, it's uncomfortable.Therefore, Cao Yong changed his official uniform and went out of the Yamen. Xiaoman had already brought his horse over.

Because he was not going out of the city today, Cao Yong only took Zhang Yi and Zhao Tong with him, and gave the Ren family brothers a few days off to let them visit the capital.

The four masters and servants got on their horses one after another, and Cao Yong heard someone say: "Master Cao, take a slow step!"

It was the voice of Taipusi Shaoqing Yiduli, who was also wearing regular clothes, riding a horse, and came with two long entourages.

Yiduli's family lives in the north of the city, and Cao Yong lives in the west of the city. This is not the way.Cao Yong still had some doubts in his heart, so he heard Yi Duli whisper: "Looking at Fu Ruo's outfit, is there a dinner or a play?"

In the past two years, there have been many fans of Kunqu opera in Beijing. After the officials of various ministries came out from the yamen, they went to the theater to ask for a pot of tea, and there were many people who entertained until dark.

Cao Yong doesn't like to listen to that very much. Although he grew up in the south, he still has some troubles with Nanyin.Although I have been there several times with Elder Sixteen and Cao Song in the past few years, but I just watched the people's livelihood, and I have no interest in the people on stage.

Although the melody of Kunqu opera was melodious, he couldn't stand it, he couldn't understand it, and he didn't have the patience to ponder the libretto carefully.

Therefore, upon hearing Yi Duli's question, Cao Yong smiled and waved his hands and said: "Where are you going to listen to that? I want to go to Liulichang to see if I can find a good tea set. In a few days, it will be Thirteen Grandpa’s birthday, it’s good to find something good to make him happy. I haven’t caught up with my little elder brother for a hundred days, so I can’t be negligent this time.”

Yi Duli has always been on good terms with Elder Thirteen, after listening to Cao Yong's words, he took a closer look at him and said with a smile, "Which one of today's people is not a follower? You are sincere, and you have always been close to Lord Thirteen these years."

Because Yi Duli is the brother-in-law of the thirteenth elder brother, the two families are also close when they move around.Therefore, Cao Yong said: "this is what should be done. The thirteenth master treats people with righteousness and kindness in his heart. He will have future blessings in the future. Don't say it is me, even an adult. Isn't it because of this that he likes him and has a relationship with the thirteenth master? "

Yi Duli smiled and said: "Fu Ruo, Fu Ruo, I haven't seen you for half a year, but you will talk about it. If that's the case, I'll go with you today, and take advantage of Fu Ruo's good luck to see if I can get rid of it too. Change it to something decent as a birthday gift."

The two reined in their horses and walked leisurely towards the front door.

Seeing that Cao Yong's face was dark and thin, and he no longer had the white and tender appearance of the original son of the family, Yi Duli couldn't help asking why.What kind of errand did he run off? It looked like he had suffered a lot.

Cao Yong said according to Kangxi's instructions that Yidu Li's family is a Manchu noble, and his ancestors and fathers also fought in Mobei in the early years, so he has heard of Alxa.After asking a few questions about Mongolian customs and customs, while talking, he had already arrived at Qianmen Street.

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