Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 487

Back at Cao's mansion, Cao Yong was still worried. He asked the imperial doctor to come to see him again, so he was relieved.

After Laba, it is now considered the New Year's Eve, not only ordinary people are too taboo to invite a doctor to their door, they are even reluctant to bring a doctor to see a doctor.

Fortunately, the imperial physician was often invited by the Cao family, and the consultation fee prepared by Cao Yong was generous, but there was nothing to say.

Although Mr. Zhuang is old, Tong Zhiran can be regarded as a half-year-old friend. Hearing that he hurt his arm, he rushed over to visit him.

Because Zhang Yi had already notified Cao Yin when he came back to pick up the carriage, so Cao Yin also knew about it.Hearing that they are back, they also come to the guest room in the front yard.

For a while, half of the people in the room were thinking about Zhiran's injury, and they all looked worried.This big New Year's Eve is hurting his muscles and bones, and he has suffered a lot.

Zhiran just smiled, and couldn't see any pain.

The tiger bone glue and tortoise shell ointment from Qianmen Renjitang have just been sent to buy, and they have been sent to decoct the medicine and bring them up.

Perhaps there is something soothing in it, Zhiran feels a little drowsy after drinking it.When everyone saw it, they said a few words in Zhiran's room and then came out.

Cao Yong talked about the reason for the accident in the morning. He heard that he met Mububa, and Mr. Zhuang frowned involuntarily.

After hesitating for a while, he said to Cao Yin and his son: "Your Excellency, Eldest Young Master, I still have some inside information about Prince Shun Cheng."

"Oh, if that's the case, let's talk in Xia Qing's study!" Although he has not been in the capital these years, Cao Yin has heard a little about the "hobbies" of Shuncheng County King Mububa.

Today, Zhiran was injured under the carriage of the palace again, Cao Yin also felt a little bit guilty.

Cao Yong listened, recalling Mububa's expression when he looked at Zhiran, he seemed very happy.I thought it was because he was lustful, disregarding monks and laymen, seeing that the little monk was born well, he felt itchy in his heart, is there any inside story in this?

Speaking of which, today is not the first time that Mububa saw Zhiran, there was another time before, it was in the theater at the front gate.

It was still before Laba, Mr. Zhuang took Zhiran to the theater at the front door to listen to an opera.

I don't know why the iron-capped county king came here to watch a play in the theater with a few long-term followers in a light car.

When other people enter the theater, they always look at the stage. Mububa is so good, his eyes seem to be not enough to use them, and his eyes are glued to Zhiran, who is listening to the opera in the audience.

Mr. Zhuang sat next to Zhiran, and he was a little aware of it, so he looked over calmly.

Although Mububa didn't know Mr. Zhuang, but Mr. Zhuang had met him when he was an aide in Suo'etu's residence.

Looking at the disgusting eyes, and thinking about the prince's "preference", Mr. Zhuang can only choose to stay away.Before the drama on the stage ended, Mr. Zhuang and Zhiran came out together, walked around several alleys, and then shook off the tail following them.

After that, Mr. Zizhuang of the opera garden in Qianmen was a little afraid to take Zhiran there, and if he went, he would choose places like small clubs and small teahouses.

Today, since Mububa has played a mask with Cao Yong, knowing that Zhiran is in the mansion here, maybe he will do something.

When Cao Yong heard this, he couldn't laugh or cry.If this is fate, it can also be described as "evil fate".

Cao Yin is a Confucian gentleman who has been familiar with the sages' books since he was a child. He can't accept this kind of thing that goes against the rules, let alone involving the guests of his own house.

After Mr. Zhuang finished speaking, Cao Yong gave a general account of his conversation with Mububa.

Cao Yin heard him push out of the palace, nodded, and said: "Long Live Lord is only ordinary to Buddha and Taoism, but the Empress Dowager is an old man who respects Buddha. Find an opportunity in the next year and see if you can ask Long Live Lord to summon wisdom." Of course."

A few people were talking, the chief steward Cao Zhong came to report in person, saying that the envoy of Shuncheng Wangfu came to give gifts, and he has been invited to the side hall, do you want to invite the uncle to come and entertain?

It's only a few hours away from meeting in Liulichang just now, this prince is really not worrying.

Cao Yong looked at Cao Yin and said, "Father, look..."

Cao Yin frowned and said: "There is no way, it's not easy to offend, you just have to deal with it. If the gift can't be rejected, immediately ask someone to prepare a corresponding gift in return, so as not to waste your tongue. At the foot of the emperor, there is a censor watching. He is a county king, and he can't use the method of 'before the soldiers'."

Cao Yong went down in response, leaving Cao Yin and Mr. Zhuang looking at each other and shaking their heads.

Although Mububa is the king of the county, he was reprimanded several times by Kangxi because of his bad character, and he has no power in the court.Therefore, Cao Yin just felt that it was a little troublesome, and had no intention of being afraid.

Having a son to deal with it in the past, in his opinion, is almost enough.

Therefore, he hesitated for a moment, and asked Mr. Zhuang: "Xia Qing, is there any news about the sudden death of my nephew Li Ding in the capital last year?"

Although flies can't eat people, they are disgusting.Mr. Zhuang stroked his beard and was still thinking about how to solve the matter of Prince Shuncheng's mansion. After all, that prince is "famous", and a little bit of it is enough to make people drink a pot.

Hearing Cao Yin's change of words, his hands were stiff and his face was puzzled, he said: "My lord, why do you think of this? This spring, the Yamen of Shuntian Mansion and the Yamen of the Infantry Command were investigated. , because it has been a long time, and nothing has been found out."

Cao Yin frowned and said, "Under the foot of the Son of Heaven, in the most benevolent place, there are such bold and reckless people, which is really annoying."

Mr. Zhuang lowered his eyes, nodded, and said, "That's true, but there is nothing we can do about it. The corpses fished out of Haizi this spring are not one or two. It's so intricate that people can't think about it for a while."

Cao Yin knocked on the table with his hand, looked at Mr. Zhuang and said: "Xia Qing, it's okay to say anything else, if you get something from this matter, please tell me. Li Ding died, Cao Yong was in danger again and again, If the person behind this scene is not found out, I really can't sleep peacefully."

Mr. Zhuang "coughed" twice, cleared his throat, and said, "My lord, please be quiet and don't be impatient. The eldest son has been investigating the people behind the scenes in the past year since he returned to Beijing."

Cao Yin nodded, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "Although he usually looks steady, he is still young, I'm afraid he can't think clearly about some things..."

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In the side hall, Cao Yong took the gift list from the steward of the palace, and asked someone to seal a thick silver seal for the steward.

The butler was also very eloquent, he kept saying hello to you in a rambling manner, and he also said "Why is our prince talking about the forehead", "Why is our prince worried about little master".

Not afraid of thieves stealing, but afraid of thieves thinking.

This Mububa is almost holding a loudspeaker to announce to the world that he is so wicked.

Cao Yong listened with a smile, and after a few words, he saw Zhang Yi come to answer, saying that Madam has something to ask the uncle to go over and talk.

Cao Yong listened, looked at the steward of the palace in embarrassment, got up and said: "My mother has passed on, so I will not accompany you today."

The steward hurriedly got up and said: "Go and do your work, the servant has finished his errands, so I will go back to the palace and return to my orders."

Cao Yong pleaded guilty and asked the steward to send the steward out.

He didn't go back to the inner court, it was just an excuse that he had told Zhang Yi before.

He went to the study with the gift list, and when he left the side hall, he saw Cao Song coming outside.

Cao Song looked back at the gate while walking, and looked at the back of the steward of the palace, with some doubts on his face.

Seeing Cao Yong, he stepped forward quickly and said: "Brother, I'm really not loyal enough, and I didn't remember to call my brother when I went out for a stroll? What's the matter, I heard that Zhiran called the carriage to touch it? By the way, the butler just introduced It is said that that person is from Shuncheng Palace, how come their family has contact with our family?"

This question has been asked several times, and it cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences.

Cao Yong looked at him, remembering Zhao Jia's slap print on Hang Seng's face, and suddenly thought of a joke.

It was the father who taught his son a lesson, and the grandfather beat his father with a cane, saying, "You beat your son, and I will beat my son."

Mrs. Zhao Jia beat his son, could he really get it back from his cousins?
But just think about it, the one in front of him was the one he watched growing up, no matter how angry he was earlier, it was just a few kicks.

"Why don't you accompany the bride, are you willing to come out?" Cao Yong asked.

Cao Song touched his head and said with a smile: "Jinghui is waiting by my mother's side, and I can't get in the way, so I came out to look for my brother. Should I start preparing the things for tomorrow's sacrifice today, or after getting up early tomorrow?" preparation?"

Cao Yong stopped, looked at Cao Song, and said, "Second brother, tell brother, have you ever thought about dividing the family?"

When Cao Song heard this, he couldn't help but startled, with a look of uneasiness on his face, and asked in a low voice after a while, "Brother, this is what Uncle means..."

Cao Yong shook his head and replied: "It's not my father, it's what I mean. In fact, after the division last year, the two houses did not keep the official account, and it is no different from the division. No matter what, I am your brother. You are all my brothers too, just remember that."

Cao Song clenched his fists, his face was flushed, and his eyes were a little more painful. He raised his head and asked, "Brother, but mother...but mother said something unpleasant..."

Cao Yong patted Cao Song on the shoulder and said: "What are you doing? It's just a name. After the separation, I am not your brother anymore? Second wife, I still say that I am a nephew. You can pick on her and annoy her, but you, a son, can only be filial! Tomorrow's New Year, you should know these things in your heart, and you can wait until the fifteenth day to say anything. Father thinks more, it may not be the time We will agree to split the family. You are the pillar of the second room, and you should come out and say a few words when you can't say it."

Cao Song listened, and nodded with a blushing face, no longer as happy as before.

When Cao Yong saw it, he shook his head and said, "Look at you, do you still have a little responsibility? Didn't I go to Beijing on the [-]th or [-]th, and became the home of the capital's mansion. It's just being a home. In the future, the master will also Okay, I'm fine too, if there's anything wrong with you, you should still be scolded. If you don't know anything, just ask me."

Cao Song forced a smile on his face, nodded, and murmured: "Understood, brother. Well, I remembered that I still have something to do. This... let's go back first..." After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for Cao Song Yong replied, turned around and walked out quickly.

Because he walked for too long, he tripped himself, staggered, and almost fell down.

Cao Yong looked at him leaving in a daze, and remembered the first time he saw Cao Song in the old lady's yard that afternoon many years ago.

The bully-headed little boy patted his chest and said: "If you take back something you gave away, what is it? It was bought for you, you are not in good health, what will you do if you get sick again! "

Then, the two little boys touched each other's bald heads and giggled "haha"...

Originally, in Cao Yong's mind, "dividing the family" was just a formality, and it was justified to stop Zhao Jia's mouth, so as to save her from setting up a score and gesticulating in the house.

As for those young cousins ​​and cousins, even if it wasn't for Cao Yin's sake, he would try his best to take care of them.

Seeing Cao Song's sad appearance, Cao Yong couldn't bear it in his heart.It's just that when children grow up, Cao Song should also learn to be responsible.

He sighed, casually flipped through the gift list in his hand, feeling a little bit lost.

In the study, Cao Yin and Mr. Zhuang are still waiting for Cao Yong to come back.Seeing that he looked a little uncomfortable, Cao Yin frowned and asked, "What? What's so rude about handing over there?"

Cao Yong shook his head and sent the gift list.

Cao Yin opened it and looked at it. First, there were two calligraphy and paintings of the literati in the previous dynasty, then there were Buddha statues and beads, and after that there were some jewelry and jade, all of which were precious things.

Cao Yin shook his head, and handed the gift slip to Mr. Zhuang who was beside him.

Mr. Zhuang glanced at him, nodded his head and said: "My lord, eldest son, it seems that this prince has taken care of him. This gift for the lord, the gift for Zhiran, the gift for the wife, and the young lady are all complete. This A bill is always worth two or three thousand taels."

Cao Yin cried and laughed, but couldn't understand Mu Buba's persistence, waved his hands at Cao Yong, and said: "Ask people to follow this list, and prepare to return the gift first..."

(End of this chapter)