Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 586

The entire Cao family was shrouded in a heavy and sad atmosphere.

Cao Yong had been nursing in the banyan courtyard for three days and three nights in his clothes, and his eyes were bloodshot.He entrusted the sixteenth brother with all the procurement plans at the Yamen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and began to ask for leave.

Cao Yong never saw anyone who came to seek favors or relationships.

The officials at the Ministry of Internal Affairs scolded Cao Yong half to death in his heart.

On Cao Yong's side, he can set up relationships, move them with affection, and know them for profit. How many courageous people dare to act recklessly in front of Brother Sixteen?

He's just a teacher, so what's the point of this.

Many people have already scolded Cao Yong behind his back as a person who seeks fame and reputation, and many people said that he is cunning and threw the hot yam purchased by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to Elder Sixteen.

There is also a young censor who wants to use the topic to impeach Cao Yong. The crime is nothing more than abusing the public for private reasons. It was quietly put away again.

Respecting teachers and teaching is a traditional virtue. How many people can remember this?
The so-called "teacher" and "student" in the officialdom are extremely utilitarian, and they are a name for forming cliques in officialdom.

Like the Cao family, it is rare to hear that Cao Yong can abide by the etiquette of his disciples for the teachers in the mansion.

Those old people who were old were silent when they heard about this matter.

The older you live, the more things you see.

"A person's death is like a lamp going out", this sentence is especially evident in the officialdom.

There are many people who were full of guests during their lifetime, but there are no birds at the door after their death, their wives and children are poor, and they are unable to help their souls to return to their hometowns.In order to solve this problem, the imperial court also made a special trip to have relevant clauses, stipulating the compensation money.

The so-called disciples, the so-called same year, the so-called fellow countrymen, even if they meet the bereaved family members on the road, they mostly hide their faces and pass by.

Cao Yong is already in a high position no matter in terms of title or official rank.

The old officials who were a little dismissive of his youthful position at first finally calmed down at this moment.

Compared with those rich and powerful children in Beijing who are misbehaving and spending time and money, Cao Yong has not made a big splash in the past few years since he became an official, but he also has no vegetarian meals, which can be regarded as dedication.

*
Changchun Garden, Qingxi Bookstore.

Kangxi sat cross-legged on the kang with a solemn expression.Cao Yin stood on the ground with his hands down, with a heavy face on his face.

"He is younger than you. He was just an ignorant boy in your family in the early years. When he first saw me, he looked at me as if I had three heads and six arms. He didn't dare to approach me, and he didn't want to go far away. When I talked to him, he also stumbled. He was young at that time, so maybe he doesn’t remember it. But I remember clearly, he gave me his ice top, called me 'Emperor Master Brother', and made him suffer. He taught his brother a lesson. In the second year, their brothers went to Jiangning with your father, and they have not stood above the court in these years. Speaking of which, their brothers are also after meritorious service." Kangxi fell into memory, sighed and said .

Cao Yin's heart was also in a panic, Zhuang Xi and his elder brother were raised in Cao's family when they were young, so they can be regarded as Cao Yin's adopted brothers.

It's just because the two brothers hid their identities in their teens and joined the General Secretary, so they were not known to outsiders.

Looking at Cao Yin with thinning hair, Kangxi swept his right arm again, but he sighed in his heart.

Although the emperor said "long live", which one can live a long life?Not to mention long live, even a hundred years is not easy.

Both the monarch and the minister were a little silent, and Wei Zhu bowed in to report back: "Your Majesty, Elder Seventeen is here, see you outside the study."

When Kangxi heard the words, he hurriedly said, "Tell me."

"Hey", Wei Zhu went down in response.

Afterwards, Elder Seventeen came in, but there was a white seal in his hand.

When Kangxi and Cao Yin saw this, they couldn't help but feel confused.

Sure enough, I heard Elder Seventeen report: "Ama Huang, when my ministers and Sun Taiyi arrived at the Cao Mansion, the Zhuang Xi had already had a flash of light and was powerless to return to heaven." At this point, he raised the booklet in his hand : "This is his legacy, other than that, it is still on the sick bed, thank you for the emperor's kindness."

Kangxi listened expressionlessly, moved his chin, and signaled Wei Zhu to send the zhezi to the imperial court.

Seeing that the ink on it is old, I think it was prepared before.

Thousands of words are eloquent, and the content is nothing more than three.

First, I thanked the emperor for his great kindness, and regretted that the monarch and his ministers could not serve in front of the emperor for more than fifty years; then, he said all about Cao Yong's temper and temperament, some words seemed to be derogatory, but they were also like praise; finally, he mentioned his title with young girls.

In the early years, he was in the Department of General Administration, and his identity was not disclosed, so the two previous daughters did not need to participate in the draft of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and were directly betrothed to Jiangnan farming and studying families.

After Suo'etu was questioned, Zhuang Xi drifted away, but the identity of Lianzhengsi was blurred.

Mr. Zhuang was worried about the young girl, but he didn't dare to ask Kangxi to take care of him. He only said, "The weak girl lost her father, and I pray that the emperor will have mercy on her."

Kangxi scanned the will, turned his face and wanted to ask Elder Seventeen a few words, hesitated for a moment, then closed his mouth again.Cao Yin couldn't help showing a sigh on his face.

*
Xicheng, Cao Mansion, Banyan Courtyard.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they heard mournful cries. Brother Cao Xiang entered the courtyard. The hall here was empty, but the coffin and the coffin were ready.

Before they separated, the two brothers had also been taught by Mr. Zhuang, got the news, and they made an appointment to visit together.Unexpectedly, after entering the gate, I got the news that Mr. Zhuang had gone.

The carriage to carry the coffin was ready, but no one rushed to the banyan courtyard to urge it.

It has been more than two hours since Mr. Zhuang died, but Cao Yong is still in a dream.

"Daddy, daddy..." Niu Niu was wearing mourning clothes and cried for a long time, her originally immature voice had become hoarse.

When Chuyu saw her, she coaxed Niuniu in a low voice, and then someone sent a message to the inner courtyard to boil some bird's nest.

Lianqiu and Xiqiu, weeping like tears, their bodies limp from crying.

Cao Yong stood aside, really unable to accept the fact that Mr. Zhuang had passed away.

The look in Mr. Zhuang's eyes before he died was full of smiles, kindness, and encouragement.

Cao Yong's heart was twisted like a knife, thinking about the things he said in the early years that he would accompany Mr. Zhuang to enjoy peach blossoms and soak in hot springs, but he would never have the chance again, and he could only regret for the rest of his life.

The two brothers Cao Xiang happened to come in, but they could only accompany them sadly.

Seeing that her husband's expression was not right, Chu Yu took two steps forward and said in a low voice, "Forehead son-in-law, if you go to Guanghua as agreed before,
Is it time to prepare? "

At first Cao Yong thought about staying at home, but there were restrictions at home.There are fewer rules in the temple, and there is no need to deal with those who come up to ask for rumors.

Amid the wailing of the crowd, Mr. Zhuang was finally put in a coffin.Since then, Cao Yong has been stationed in Guanghua Temple.

Mr. Zhuang has no children, Cao Yong, as a disciple, has changed his filial piety,
Zhiran was also there, with a somewhat dissatisfied look on his face.

*
Prince Jane's Mansion, study room.

Yaerjiang waved his hand and said: "It's a big deal, since everyone else is going to make do with Elder Sixteen, don't be tense, just make do with it. I'll come over to greet you when something big happens."

The steward responded and wanted to leave.

Yaerjiang hesitated for a moment, stopped the steward, and said, "I heard that Cao's family has a funeral, so I can find a better paper-pasting shop and send the kunqu opera performers over there."

It's that simple, some people pay attention silently, more carefully than the person concerned...

(End of this chapter)