Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 656
Kui Xu was still in his dream until he sent Brother Jiu away.

Unexpectedly, Brother Jiu's seemingly joking "mediator" was talking about his own daughter.

Kui Xu once heard his wife, Geng Shi, mention Sangege in Jiuage's mansion, and knew that she and Dagege had the same mother, and they were from Wanyan, the concubine of Jiuagege.

Although Wanyan's ranking is not high, but she is the first woman of the nine princes, and it is said that her appearance is very outstanding.Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to be favored for more than ten years.

Even though in the past few years, Brother Nine has changed his taste and accepted many Han women as concubines, but the Wanyan family still has a lot of face in Beizi Mansion.

When Mrs. Jiu Beizi went out, she often took the female relatives with her, which was also the Wanyan family.

When Geng heard about this marriage, she couldn't be happy, and complained to her husband: "Master, why did you respond indiscriminately? Sangege's birth mother is too humble. Their family's Sigege is a direct descendant, only one year younger than Yongfu, and only two years later." It's a good match."

Kui Xu waved his hand and said: "Yongfu is not the eldest son, and Sigege is the only concubine daughter of Beizi Mansion. Her status is honorable. This marriage depends on the palace, and it is not up to Brother Jiu to decide."

"With Concubine Yi here, it won't be too difficult if we go to ask for it." Geng said with some concern: "Although Mrs. A is virtuous, Brother Shou's body is really worrying... It can't be said that the master is born with a concubine. , I still have to rely on my second child for the elderly..."

Hearing Geng's mention of this matter, Kui Xu sighed, and said: "Didn't the imperial physician say that you should adjust your breathing well, and you won't be afraid in three or five years. But please bless your ancestors, and leave a son and a half daughter... "

"Jiuye's temperament is not good, and this Sangege doesn't know how to be pampered? If he is half as virtuous as Ah Shi, I will burn the incense." Geng Shi was still dissatisfied in his heart: "Okay, Why did you think of asking us to kiss? Really, once he opened his mouth, we didn't even have a chance to say no..."

Kui Xu heard his wife talk about this, but he thought about the "big event" of the eighth elder brother.

It seems that although the eighth elder brother is silent, his ambition is not diminished, otherwise he would not have made the ninth elder brother use the method of marriage to appease himself and invite people's hearts...

*
Donghua Gate, guarding the barracks and school grounds.

Cao Yong looked at Yongshou who was jogging in the distance, and said: "How? Don't be too hasty, take your time."

The sun has set in the west, and the heat has abated a lot.

Because of running, Yongshou's forehead was covered with sweat, his face was pale, and he was panting heavily.

When Cao Song saw it, he couldn't help but feel a little worried, and frowned, "I'd better listen to my advice, and only run half a lap tomorrow. Otherwise, this is not a way to strengthen the body, it is simply fatal."

Yongshou recovered his breath, and said with a smile: "I'm much better today. When I ran away for the first time, I really felt that I was going to lose my breath. After three days in a row, although I feel a little tired every day, my body is still weak." It seems to be lively, and I sleep a lot better at night."

Seeing that he was getting angry, Cao Song was no different from the glass man before, with a bit of pride, he said: "I recommend it, of course it is right. My elder brother is also congenitally deficient. I heard that the dystocia hurt his vitality when he landed. My grandmother, my uncle, my aunt, and the others took care of me and raised them as daughters. Later, my elder brother was stronger, and started running around all day long, riding horses and archery. After a few years of hard work, it was as if I had completely reborn."

Yongshou once met Cao Yong at his cousin Nalan Fusen's house in his early years. Although he was not a tall man, he could not see any "congenital deficiency".In his heart, he wanted to make up his mind more and more, to take good care of his body.

Growing up with medicine jars, he didn't feel anything at first, but after getting married, he also began to feel afraid.I am afraid that my body will not be able to bear it, and I will die young.

He entered the palace as an errand after the next year, and happened to be at the same time as Cao Song and the others.

Because of his elder brother, Cao Song has a very close relationship with Nalan Fusen. Knowing that he is his cousin, he naturally treats him like a brother of his own size.

Unexpectedly, from spring to summer, Yongshou suffered from serious and minor illnesses.

Seeing him like this, Tongshi's guards complained a lot behind his back, because he alone made everyone do a lot of work.

Cao Song really couldn't stand it anymore, so he pulled Yongshou here to exercise his muscles and bones.

Seeing that it was getting late, Yongshou said, "Second Brother Cao, it's getting late, I invite you to drink."

Cao Song smiled and waved his hands, and said, "Forget it, if you are delayed, the siblings will curse in their hearts."

The two talked and laughed, rode out and walked to the intersection together before going to their respective homes.

When Cao Song arrived at the gate of his house, before he got off his horse, he saw Cao Fu sighing and turning the grinder outside the gate.

When Cao Song saw it, he couldn't help laughing, got off his horse, patted his head, and said, "Okay, why are you sighing, like a little old man."

"Second brother, something big happened, who wants to joke." Cao Fu said with a frown.

Cao Song took it away with a smile, handed the whip to Mo Shu to take it away, and asked, "What's the matter, what are you talking about?"

Cao Fu pulled Cao Song's arm and said, "Aunt Bao is crazy, brother four is stupid..."

Cao Song frowned when he heard that, and shouted: "What are you talking about? What are you crazy and stupid, please speak well."

"Really, second brother, my younger brother is dying of anxiety, and I dare not tell my wife to go, so I can only wait here for second brother." Cao Fu said with a bitter face: "When I came back from school, I didn't see fourth brother. I went to the yard, so my younger brother went to look for it. Guess what I saw? My fourth brother was kneeling, and Aunt Bao’s hair was disheveled, with snot and tears. When she saw me, she didn’t even look. I called for someone, but she didn’t either. Pay attention to me. The fourth brother only said that he made my aunt angry and was apologizing, and told me to keep quiet so as not to disturb my wife."

After hearing this, Cao Song knew what to do, thinking that his younger brother was still determined, he really didn't know whether to be angry or angry.

Cao Fu still said: "When I came out from the other end, my little aunt told me quietly, let me go to find my brother. She said that the fourth brother knelt for a while, and if he knelt down again, he was afraid that he would not be able to bear it, so he asked the second brother to go over and talk. "

Cao Songqiang suppressed his anger and asked his younger brother, "Where is the wife? Do you know what happened?"

"It's all hidden, I probably don't know. Just after dinner, I sent someone to the front yard to ask twice, and asked my brother to come back." Cao Fu replied.

Cao Song nodded, and asked Cao Fu to go to Cao Xiang to have a look first, and he went to greet Zhao Jia first.

Nothing else, just repeating the old saying, and talking about the marriage between Cao Xiang and Cao Fu.

According to Zhaojia's intention, pick them together, if there is a better family background, it will be given to Cao Fu; if the family background is ordinary, it will be given to Cao Xiang.

To put it bluntly, marriage is like this.

Not only those who marry their daughters-in-law are chosen, but also those who marry their daughters.Although according to the "Great Qing Law", the sons and daughters share the family property equally, but there are differences between the descendants and concubines.

For those born by concubine, the birth mother is noble, and there are relatives from the mother's family to rely on; for those born by concubine, they are not much more noble than slaves, so where can there be decent relatives?

Cao Song listened to these che rulu's words, thought of Cao Xiang's "catch the monster", and then looked at the green chrysanthemum brought up with tea, his eyes were about to burst into flames.

Lu Ju felt as if her body had been gouged out by a knife, she was so frightened that she didn't dare to raise her head.

Zhao Jia saw it, but it had another meaning, he couldn't help frowning, and said: "Zi Lan gave you more work, so you just look at what's in the bowl and miss what's in the basin?"

When Lu Ju heard her mention this, she was ashamed and indignant, she took the tea tray, bowed her head and retreated.

Cao Song looked at Luju's back, and said to Zhaojia: "Mother, my son sees that Luju is a good girl, she is a sensible girl, why don't you make the fourth brother a concubine. In this way, it doesn't matter what kind of girl the fourth child marries. Daughter-in-law, you can have someone safe by your side."

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhao Jia couldn't help curling her lips, and said, "You don't ask the fourth child to piss and take pictures. With his virtue, you should also give him a green chrysanthemum as a concubine? Nanny Zhang has a distant relative who works as the chief executive in other places. I asked someone to talk about marriage, and I wanted to ask for Luju as a sequel, so I gave it back. I can't let this girl serve me for a few years, I have to find a proper family for her."

Cao Song was a little moved when he heard this, and said, "Looking at my mother, is she planning to marry Luju? Is there a difference in identity..."

Mrs. Zhao Jia picked up the tea, sighed, and said, "Last year, I asked someone to release her citizenship. She doesn't have to participate in the draft, but she can also get married." : "I originally planned to leave her to the third child. Who would have thought that the third child would be unlucky after all."

"Although the status is limited, you can't marry a high-ranking family, and it's difficult to be a first-time wife, but there's nothing wrong with finding an ordinary family to be a house-filling grandmother." Zhao Jia said.

When Cao Song heard this, he thought of Cao Xiang's infatuated appearance, and hesitated in his heart.

Seeing that his son's expression was not right, Mrs. Zhao Jia stretched out his hand to touch his forehead, and asked with concern: "Look at your complexion, do you have sunstroke from standing under the sun?"

Cao Song got up and said: "Maybe, I'm a little tired, my son is going back first."

When Zhao Jia saw her son, she felt sorry for her son and didn't stop him, saying: "Go ahead, let's wait for you to rest in a few days, and then we can discuss it carefully, and we must settle the big things."

Cao Song was worried about Cao Xiang's side, so he responded indiscriminately and came out from Zhao Jia's side.

When they got to Baodie's side, they saw Cao Fu and Fei Cui standing in the corridor with strange expressions on their faces.

Just as Cao Song was about to ask a question, he heard Baodie's hoarse voice from inside the room, saying: "If the fourth master wants to marry, he can only think about it after I die. I have to thank God for making this world pay attention to filial piety. Even if I am Low and low, it can also make you guard for three years, eat your three years of offerings, and finally you have not been born in vain..."

"Auntie, it's my son who is unfilial. The son doesn't have much promise, he just wants to support his aunt in the future and live a good life..." Cao Xiang's voice was choked with sobs.

Baodie's voice was a bit shrill: "When you are the only one left in this world, you can be more comfortable. Are you just your own size? If it weren't for your family and your ancestors, how could you be a prison student at a young age? He entered the Imperial College when he was a teenager. Without relying on the word 'Cao', this black yarn could have fallen on you, a half-grown child for no reason?"

Having said that, Baodie slowed down her voice: "A woman like me knows these truths, but the fourth master doesn't? In this family, outsiders can respect you and call you 'fourth master' and 'fourth son' , out of this house, what do you have more than others? From the beginning, a sentence of "raised by a girl" can make you cry for half a night. Could it be that you have eaten the weight and made up your mind to let your son, your son Grandson, have a taste of this too?"

"Auntie..." Cao Xiang couldn't help crying after hearing the words.

"If you want to go, go, I won't go! Although I'm just a concubine, I'm also from the Cao family, so I died in the Cao family and was buried in the Cao family's tomb." Baodie continued.

Several people outside the house had different reactions after hearing the mother and son's conversation.

Fei Cui is holding a veil, her eyes are red, it can't be said that she is worried about Bao Die's embarrassment, or she feels sorry for Cao Xiang.

Cao Fu became more and more confused the more he listened, he pulled Cao Song's sleeve, and asked in a low voice, "Second brother, where is fourth brother going? Listening to what my aunt said, it seems that fourth brother is going to elope with a little maid ah?"

Cao Song rubbed his forehead, if Cao Xiang really eloped with the little maid, it wouldn't be so difficult.It doesn't matter if you suppress the matter and get it back in two years.

He gave birth to Cao Xiang, a stubborn ass, who admitted his death, and wanted to make Luju his regular wife with all his heart.

He waved to Cao Fu, the two brothers came out of the yard, he stopped and said: "It's just a small matter, don't yell."

"Second brother, fourth brother is still kneeling..." Cao Fu couldn't help feeling anxious when he saw that Cao Song ignored him.

"Hmph, that's what he deserves..." Cao Song was moved in his heart, this scene is so familiar.A few years ago, when he wanted to marry Jinghui as his wife, there was such an incident in his family.

Thinking of the old things, he felt less blame for his younger brother.

Seeing that Cao Fu was still babbling, Cao Song said: "Your fourth brother has always been filial, not a disobedient person; my aunt also treats her son with care. It's almost the same, it's not a big deal..." After finishing speaking, he Turn around and go back to your yard.

Cao Fu stayed in the distance, still muttering: "It's really strange that things happen every year, especially this year. The fourth brother, who has always been honest and friendly, wants to run away from home. What is this called? Which maid is it with? Lilac, Fuling ..."

*
Rehe, Fuman Building, guest rooms on the second floor.

As the night darkened, red lanterns had already begun to be hung on the street. In front of the gate of Fumanlou, there were many guests coming and going, which was really lively.

Qiniang was lying at the window door, talking to her father, Mr. Fang Zhong, while looking at the street scene below.Although Fang Zhonggong didn't take his daughter back to the south immediately, he didn't go to Cao's house either.

Grassmen are used to it, and they have deep worries in their hearts. Besides, they are not used to dealing with officials and officials.

"Dad, have you ever seen White Crane Boxing? It is said that it was derived from Wu Qin Xi by the predecessors, and the master will know it. He said that I will teach me the other boxing technique after I have practiced it well." Fang Qiniang said.

"I've never heard of it, Qiniang has learned several sets of boxing?" Fang Zhonggong knew that his daughter was a martial idiot, so he asked rhetorically.

Fang Qiniang shook her head.He said: "It's only one thing, but I haven't learned it thoroughly yet. The master said that if you swallow the jujube after learning it, it's just a show, and it's useless to learn it. Only when you understand it thoroughly and use it freely, can you be considered successful in learning."

This is quite reasonable, Fang Zhonggong couldn't help but nodded.

Fang Qiniang asked about the smell of the food, feeling a little hungry, took out two tuckahoe cakes from her purse, handed them to her father, and said, "Dad, try it, it was given by Master Cao's mother. It’s the food given out in the palace, it’s delicious, it’s different from the ones outside.”

Since she was a little girl, she wore men's clothing, and she was as naughty as a wild boy, but now she really looks like a little girl, dressed brightly, and she looks cute and cute.

Fang Zhonggong can only sigh in his heart, seeing that girls have to be raised by women, it is justified.

Fang Qiniang ate the tuckahoe cake, her eyes started to light up, she shook her arms towards the road, and called out loudly: "Second Master, Second Master..."

Fang Zhonggong probed over, and saw a man with a triangular face standing downstairs with a smile on his face. His figure looked familiar, like the long follower Cao Yong brought with him in the afternoon.

Because this man didn't go upstairs at the beginning, and he wasn't officially introduced twice, so Mr. Fang Zhong didn't know his identity.

I saw the man raised his neck, looked upstairs and said: "Isn't this Qiniang? I heard that your father is looking for you. Little heartless, it's useless for your master to love you so much. Just go away, your master Didn't even eat dinner."

After Qiniang heard this, she pouted and said, "Why does it hurt? There's never a day when you don't scold others, when did you ever give them a good face?"

The man hugged his chest and said: "Silly girl, do you know that a strict teacher produces a high-level apprentice? Our brother, we originally hoped to teach a heroine to give us face, but it seems that there is no chance." At this point, he sighed. In a low tone, he said: "Okay, I won't tell you anymore, I am not happy with your second master, I will drink two cups with your wife, and I will feel refreshed."

Qiniang shaved her face and said, "Don't you think I don't know? The second master sent money to the kiln again."

Seeing Qiniang's nonsense, the man laughed twice, and said: "Naughty, how can the little girl talk about this? Be careful, Auntie Xiang has heard it, and will talk to you endlessly."

After hearing this, Qiniang covered her mouth and just laughed.

The man had to say a few words to tell Qiniang to be obedient and not to be self-willed, so he walked away in a hurry.

Qiniang's face showed a bit of reluctance, and she murmured: "Second master also said that he will teach me 'cat boxing' in the future..."

Fang Zhonggong said: "Why is there another cat boxing?"

"Second master used to be a snitch in his early years, and his kung fu in the room is the best. When someone is chasing him, he also fights in the room. The second master said, 'Cat boxing' is to be light, steady and active in the hand, and hard in the hand. It needs to be clever, and serious requires a lot of effort." When mentioning martial arts, Qiniang became interested, talking and making gestures.

Who is the Cao family taking in?Fang Zhonggong recalled Wei Hei's background, Wei Hei's master was also a bandit who roamed the green forests in the south in his early years.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "What is the origin of that master?"

Qiniang shook her head, and said: "I don't know, no one has ever mentioned it. The second master is a snitch, and the third and fourth masters were also heroes in the early years. I asked several times about the origin of the master, but I didn't find out. "

Having said that, Qiniang came up to Mr. Fang Zhong, shook his arm, and said, "Father, let's stay here. If I can help Master Cao, I will be a daughter for the past few months." Food expenses. Food and clothing were prepared by Aunt Xiang and given by the princess’ grandma. They cost a lot of money..."

Fang Zhonggong looked at his daughter's eyes, and didn't understand that she said this on purpose, because he knew that he was the last thing to be in debt.

As a person who studies martial arts and medicine, Fang Zhonggong is very curious about the "White Crane Boxing" and "Cat Boxing", and he also wants to learn from the medical skills of the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital...

He was undecided, when he heard the sound of "tattling" footsteps, and a team of patrolmen trotted over.

The leader of the patrol, holding a gong in his hand, stood on the street "Dangdang", and knocked loudly: "Listen up, my lord, your lord has an order to welcome the holy driver, and we will clean up the law and order from now on. Nine o'clock in the evening) curfew, offenders thirty big boards, tea in the yamen."

On both sides of the road, people have already started to complain.

The leader of the patrol is also a local, and the neighbors in the neighborhood are also familiar. He said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Zhao, don't complain, this is the old rule of the usual year, and it's not just this year. Long live God, rewards money every year. Those who appreciate the rice, we also got a lot of benefits, didn't we..."

Even merchants and ordinary people know the truth that misfortune comes from the mouth, and even the "Long Live God" has come out, and no one dares to say more.

The patrols walked away gradually while beating the gong to announce.

Fang Qiniang's small face drooped, and she said in a low voice, "Father, why is the emperor not moral? I heard that Master Cao was working for him, offended his enemies, and almost killed the grandma of the princess. The old emperor I don't even say that I want to avenge Master Cao, it's so chilling..."

Seeing Qiniang's unrestrained speech, Mr. Fang Zhong hurriedly stopped her and said, "What did you say, kid? Don't mention it anymore..."

Fang Qiniang stuck out her tongue, and changed the subject: "Father, let's stay for a while. No matter what, we have to wait for our daughter to repay the favor before it is considered moral... Father..."

Mr. Fang Zhong had a headache from being tortured by her, he waved his hands, and said: "It's alright, alright, don't be so obsessed, it's up to you..."

*
But he said that Cao Yong accompanied Li after dinner, said a few words with him, and then went to the front yard to see Zhiran and Jiang Jian.

Although Xu Yunlong and his wife verified almost the same, if they want to find the person behind the scenes, they still have to send someone to investigate near Cangzhou to find any clues.

Although there are many people around Cao Yong, only Wei Hei and Cao Jia have experience in the world.

Cao Jia and others were only ordered by Cao Yin to guard Cao Yong's side.It's not good to order them casually, and I dare not let them leave lightly.

After all, the "reward offering order" has only been in progress for a few months. If there is someone who has no information, has not heard of the cancellation, and is still waiting for an opportunity to commit a crime, wouldn't it be worrying.

Although Wei Hei had been in the rivers and lakes in his early years, he has been in the Cao family for more than ten years, and he is not familiar with the current mountains.Moreover, he is the person Cao Yong trusts and relies on, and the security guards of Cao Mansion are all taken care of by him.

Jiang Jian couldn't do without people both times.

Hearing that Fang Qiniang's father was a man of the Jianghu family, Jiang Jian couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and said, "My lord, this is the right candidate. Master Wei has been in the Cao family for many years, so he is not easy to move; If you get an outsider to investigate, you will get a lot of money if you don't keep it clean!"

Cao Yong smiled wryly and said: "Fei Lin had a good idea, I'm afraid I'm going to be disappointed. Seeing Mr. Fang Zhong's life like a wild crane, I'm afraid he's used to it. He brought his daughter south in the past two days."

Hearing this, Jiang Jian couldn't help sighing: "How could this be? Your lord didn't say anything?"

"I thought about a lot of things, but I didn't open my mouth in the end. For my own selfishness, I designed the old and the young, and I couldn't bear it..." Cao Yong said.

Zhiran was beside her, not knowing whether to shake her head or nod.

Cao Yong's temperament is like this, sometimes he looks fierce, sometimes he looks indecisive, but he has two faces in one person, making people look at flowers in the fog.

I feel that there is no such thing as good or evil, and I feel that I can do whatever I want.

Jiang Jian still sighed to himself, and said: "It's a pity, the most suitable candidate..."

Just as he was talking, Wei Hei came in with a smile, and said, "My lord, look who's back?"

Before he finished speaking, he saw a small head protruding from behind him, wrinkling his nose at Cao Yong: "I'm back, have you eaten all the braised deer tendons..."

*
Today's three shifts are over, and the monthly ticket will be doubled after 0 o'clock. Friends who don't sleep at 0 o'clock, please help me. Go to bed at 0:[-], please help tomorrow morning, thank you. . .

(End of this chapter)