Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 446
Cao Mansion, Liu Yuan, Study Room.

Cao Xiang was sitting on a chair, flipping through the "Analects of Analects" on the desk, thinking of the test questions in the first round, there were some deficiencies in the end.He took the pen from the pen holder, dipped in the ink, and moved the pen.

After a short time, a stereotyped essay titled "One Day Restrains Self and Recovers Self, and the World Returns to Benevolence" has been completed.

Cao Xiang watched it from the beginning by himself, and felt much more refreshed in his heart.But he didn't put the article away, but rolled it into a ball and threw it into the wastebasket.

The aim was not enough, the ball of paper rolled on the ground a few times before stopping.

Cao Xiang was still silent in the joy of the initial completion of the article, pondering the last sentence of binding his thighs.

Someone bent down gently, picked up the ball of paper, and said with some doubts: "Fourth master is not easy to raise, and started to learn again?"

When Cao Xiang heard this, he quickly looked up, and it was Luju who was wearing a light blue dark flower satin gown with running water patterns and looking at him with a smile.

A bit of joy appeared on his face, he got up and said: "Sister is here, doesn't it mean that my wife is going out today?"

Luju didn't throw the paper ball into the wastebasket, and replied with a smile: "Well, Zilan has gone to wait on the wife. The wife is worried about the third master, so she sent the maidservant to stay and take care of her."

After hearing this, Cao Xiang asked, "I went to look at the third brother in the morning, and there is nothing serious about looking at the third brother."

Luju nodded and said: "Yes, the third master is fine. Even if there is something uncomfortable, there is incense and Tibetan incense, there is no need for slaves to worry about it. The slaves are lazy and come to see the fourth master. "

Cao Xiang looked at Lu Ju smiling like a flower, and couldn't help but take two steps forward.Lu Ju's face turned red, she turned sideways to avoid it, and said: "I heard that the fourth master is also tired these days, he should take a good rest for two days, seeing that he has lost a lot, it's really distressing to ask my aunt to see it. .”

The distance between the two was only two or three steps, but it seemed that there was a long distance between them.Cao Xiang clenched his fists, raised his head and asked, "Lu Ju, you should know what Ma'am means. If the marriage between the second brother and the third brother is settled, I'm afraid it will be your turn to arrange. At that time, I will go May I please my wife?"

After hearing this, Lu Ju's face turned pale immediately, and she said helplessly: "I only thought that I was still young, but I didn't expect to be so big. What do you want, please, please come over and be a maid for Fourth Master?"

Cao Xiang shook his head vigorously, and said: "My mother is a girl, how could I wrong you to be a girl... I am also a bastard, I begged my wife to let you out..."

After hearing this, Lu Ju's face became more tender, and then turned sad, she lowered her head and said: "Even if the fourth master was not born by his wife, he is still the master, how can there be any reason for a maidservant to be a wife?"

"Both are born to the same mother and raised by father, who is more noble than whom? If I was not born in this family and I was a poor boy, would you look down on me?" Cao Xiang asked with a frown.

Hearing this, Lu Ju hurriedly said, "I don't mean that, slave girl...just in the future..."

Seeing her like this, Cao Xiang stretched out his hand to pull her wrist, and said, "Do you believe me? If you are willing to follow me, no matter how hard it is, we can always find a way... If you are not willing, it will be me." Pretending to be sentimental..."

Luju's body trembled slightly, and after a while she said: "I believe you..."

*
Cao Yong sat in the yamen of Taipu Temple, and after dealing with the errand at hand, he was a little bored.Yi Duli did not come to the Yamen today, but sent someone to come to the Yamen to ask for personal leave.

Usually he didn't feel it when he was there, but this absence made the yamen seem a bit deserted.

Yesterday I sent Zhang Yi and Zhao Tong to the teahouse to inquire about it. Fortunately, they only said good things about Cao Xiang, but there were no derogatory words.

It's the end of August now, Cao Yong thought, it's time to go to the Zhengbaiqi School in the past few days.At that time, it is good to see how to find a way to send Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang brothers there to go to school.

These two are still half-children, whether they take the imperial examination or not, it is not good to stay in the mansion all the time.

Although Shengjia is not in the capital, he is the chief officer himself, and no one cares about leaving early, but it is not easy to leave early.Therefore, Cao Yong opened some old official documents and boiled them for a while.

But it was Xiao Man who came to complain in a low voice, saying: "Master, the second master is here, waiting outside the yamen!"

Cao Yong was a little surprised. He got up early and met Cao Song in front of the Yamen. He heard that he was going to Dong E's house today. Did he come back?

After leaving the Yamen, Cao Yong saw Cao Song standing not far away, bowing his head and turning around.

Seeing Cao Yong coming out, Cao Song hurriedly strode over to meet him, but with a bit of shyness, he laughed twice with "hehe".

Seeing him like this, Cao Yong was a little confused, and said: "Are you happy? Girl Jinghui answered you?"

After hearing this, Cao Song reached out and touched the back of his head.He said in a muffled voice, "Brother, I didn't dare to go in. I've been there a few times before, but she didn't come out to see me. I'm afraid she will pass by today, and it's the same."

After all, Jinghui is the daughter's family who has not left the cabinet, so it is the rule not to come out to see guests.According to the requirements of this era, people will look down on you if you often show your face in public.

Cao Yong didn't take it seriously, and said: "Since I can't see you, what are you going to do? Are you thinking of asking to see the old lady directly?"

Cao Song hesitated for a moment, and said: "Brother, mother has gone to uncle's house, and maybe she still wants to talk about my cousin. Anyway, I want to see Jinghui and ask her if she wants to." Marry me. If you want, I'll tell my mother; if you don't want to, then I won't force you." At the end, a look of frustration appeared on her face.

When Cao Yong heard this, he also knew that the marriage could not be settled for a day, and he was afraid that Cao Song would not be at ease for a day.

"You came to find me, do you want me to accompany you for a walk?" Cao Yong asked.

Cao Song nodded hurriedly, looked at Cao Yong and said, "Brother, I am afraid."

Seeing Cao Song worrying about gains and losses, Cao Yong couldn't help being a little dazed.

A young man is passionate, maybe he is old.

No matter how complicated the etiquette and rules are, they can't restrain the young man's heart.

In this era of major marriages and the emphasis on "parents' promises and matchmaker's words", it is not easy to persevere like Cao Song.

Cao Yong raised his head and looked at the sky. It was sunny and blue, which made people feel much brighter.

Right now, it's the season of late autumn, and the fallen leaves are colorful. Tomorrow, I will rest and take a bath. Should I go to Badachu with Chuyu to climb the mountain?Cao Yong held his forehead, thinking about it.

Let’s not talk about it before marriage. After marriage, it’s like an old husband and wife. When you think about it carefully, you always feel that there is something missing between husband and wife.I'm fine, I've lived two lifetimes, and I won't talk about these feelings and loves.

Chu Yu was only nineteen years old, and she had been married to him for four years. From that childish little girl, she became the mother of two children in the blink of an eye.Now that she is around the child's housework all day, she should be taken out more to relax.

Cao Yong is running around here, but Cao Song next to him is a little uneasy.

He hesitated and said for a while, "Brother, how about I go there by myself..."

When Cao Yong heard the words, he was relieved, and seeing Cao Song's embarrassed look, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "If I accompany you, I will accompany you, but you have to know, what should I say when I see Jinghui girl later?" , What should you ask, but you have to know it in your mind. No matter whether you are afraid or not, there are some things that no one else can do for you. "

Cao Song lowered his head and said: "Well, these brothers can save it!"

Since something happened, Cao Yong asked Xiaoman and the others to lead the horses first, and went back to the Yamen by himself, and explained a few words before coming out again.

A group of people rode horses to Fangjia Hutong.On the way, just passing a shop in Daoxiang Village, Cao Yong sent someone to buy a few packs of snacks, so it was not easy to come empty-handed.

After Jueluo and Jinghui moved here, Cao Yong only came here once, and then left with his retinue.After I came back, I seldom went out because of something at home.Therefore, counting, today is the second time here.

It looked old and dilapidated last time, but now it looks much neater.Cao Yong looked back at Cao Song, which should be his credit.

Cao Yong signaled Xiaoman to call the door, and when he heard a "squeak", the door opened, and he poked his head out and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Seeing Cao Yong in official uniform, the man was still in a daze; when he saw Cao Song coming behind Cao Yong, he opened the door and came out to greet An said: "Second Master, you are here, this is..."

Cao Song got off his horse and said, "This is my brother. He also came here once in April. Have you forgotten?"

It was Chang Gui who opened the door. Hearing Cao Song's words, he hurriedly greeted Cao Yong and said, "It turned out to be the uncle of the Cao family. The last time you came, it happened that the younger one was not there. Please come in quickly. The younger one will tell the old lady to go." .”

Cao Yong dismounted, and together with Cao Song, entered the yard and waited in the front hall.

Chang Gui hurriedly called her daughter-in-law and told him to send a message to the inner courtyard, and he himself brought the tea.

Cao Song looked around and said, "Where did Shen De go? Why didn't I see him?"

But Chang Gui didn't reply right away, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Young lady has done some work and sent Shen Dena to find a shop to sell."

Cao Yong listened, some frown.

Not to mention anything else, that is, before and after he followed him, he sent people to send money and food here, but the old lady sent people to send them back.Although Cao Yong has the heart to help, but since the other party does not appreciate it, it is not easy to force it.

Unexpectedly, here it is to rely on Jinghui to do needlework in exchange for money.This feels that no matter how much Luo Shi cares about face, he should care about his granddaughter.

Cao Song was beside him, but he couldn't sit still. He got up and said, "Since it's the needle and thread made in your girl's boudoir, why is it still flowing outside? Isn't this stupid? Go there, tell me quickly, Lord Go get him back."

Chang Gui said in a low voice: "It's been a long time since I've been here, I guess it's time to come back!"

Before the words fell, he heard the door knocking, Cao Song got up and looked at the door.It was Shen De who turned around after hitting the screen wall, his hands were empty.

When Cao Song saw it, he was anxious, and hurriedly strode out, looked Shen De up and down, and said: "Is this really for sale? What kind of shop is it for sale? Take Master to buy it!"

This blunt question made Shen De a little dazed, and asked, "Second Master, you..."

Sitting in the hall, Cao Yong watched Cao Song's gaffe, and shook his head, how could this child not know the priorities.

At this time, Jing Hui came in from the door with a maid.

In the yard, both Cao Song and Shen De fell silent, presumably seeing Jing Hui coming.

Not seeing each other for a few months, Jinghui looked much calmer and looked like an adult, she squatted forward and said, "Cousin, please be well!"

Cao Yong stood up and said: "I don't have time these days. I just came to see you today. How is the old lady?"

Jinghui nodded, and said: "Please trouble my cousin, my grandmother is getting better, thanks to the medicine my cousin sent me a few days ago."

While the two were talking, Cao Song had already entered from the yard.

Seeing that Cao Yong didn't sit down, he stood aside obediently, watching Jinghui silently.

Jinghui bowed her head when she was watched, and also greeted Cao Song.

Cao Song said in a low voice: "I haven't seen you for some days, but looking at you seems to be a lot easier."

Jinghui didn't know how to respond, Cao Yong said: "Cousin, you accompany him to have tea here, I'll go and greet the old lady!" The servant girl said: "Please take me there!"

That maid is Jinghui's personal servant girl Chun'er, Cao Song has come and gone frequently these days, and he is not someone who can hide his thoughts, so who can hide his meaning?
It's just that the old lady didn't see anyone in the inner court, so she didn't know that other servants treated Cao Song like a half-uncle.On Jinghui's side, she became more and more estranged. Earlier, she would occasionally come out to meet and talk a few words, but she hadn't seen each other in the past two months.

Dong E's family has become like this, and the old lady is getting old again, how can the girl's lifelong event be delayed?

In terms of appearance and family status, Cao Song can be regarded as the best choice.Now that the girl has no support from her natal family, no dowry, and finding a suitable marriage, how easy is it?
In private, Chun'er had persuaded Jinghui several times, but Jinghui didn't let go. She just said that she would not marry and would stay at home to serve the old lady.

Seeing Cao Yong's order, Chun'er was in harmony with her mind, and hurriedly said, "Master, please come with your servant!"

Cao Yong glanced at Cao Song and followed Chun'er out.

Jinghui wanted to stop her, but felt impolite, so she didn't respond.

After entering the inner courtyard, Chun'er stopped and said in a low voice: "Master, I have to trouble you for a while. Just now the old lady heard that the master is here, so she wanted to come out to thank you in person. It's just because of illness these days Come on, put down your hair, I just asked someone to comb it, I'm afraid it will take a while..."

*
After sleeping for a whole day, I finally came to my senses. I was lazy today, and Xiao Jiu made a new order. .

The update in March was nearly 3. In April, try to maintain this speed. Xiaojiu begged for a guaranteed monthly pass in April. . .

(End of this chapter)