Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 689

Even if a guest came to the door, there was no reason to kick him out.

It's just that in Yongquan's capacity, the two families have such a festival, and they are really not qualified to make Cao Yong come out to welcome him.Cao Yong waved his hand and told the steward to go down and bring the guests over.

Cao Song was already impatient, stood up, and complained to Cao Yong: "Brother, is this shameless, who rarely sees him? The third brother-in-law is also, okay, why are you joining in the fun?"

"Let's see what Yongquan said first. If you come to the door so impatiently, you have something to say. It's still the same sentence, don't be reckless." Cao Yong instructed.

Cao Song replied shyly, looking at the yard, no smile could be seen on his face.

While talking, Seshitu and Yongquan had already turned around the screen wall and followed the steward into the room.

When they got closer, Cao Yong got up from his seat and saw each other.

After seeing each other, the guests and the host will be seated.

Looking at Cao Song's eyes like knives, Yong Quan, who was already sweating profusely on his forehead, wiped away the sweat even more.

Cao Yong kept his expression on his face, but he was already annoyed in his heart.Looking at Yongquan's meaning, it is clearly not like agreeing to divorce the engagement.What's the point of moving to Seishtu?

Did he think that someone could fool the Cao family and accept the marriage by pinching their noses?

Thinking of this, Cao Yong glanced at Seishtu.This time, it depends on where my brother-in-law turned his elbow?Is it towards the general's mansion, which is also the clan, or towards the wife's natal family?
Seeing the reaction of the Cao Yong brothers, Seshitu already regretted it in his heart. He should have rejected Yong Quancai just now. Why did he get involved in this troubled water?
Yongquan wiped off his sweat for a while, carefully peeking at Cao Yong's face, his heart was already flustered, and he didn't know which sentence to start.

There was nothing he could do, so he had no choice but to look at Seshtu, his face full of pleading.

Saishitu was also in a dilemma, he lowered his head as if drinking tea, but pretended not to see him.

In this matter, it is said that Potian always lied to the front, he was wrong, and the remedy he came up with now is really absurd.

The room was terribly quiet, and Cao Song couldn't hold his breath. Seeing Yongquan so unhappy, he was very annoyed.Just because of Cao Yong's order, he was patient and snorted twice.

Hearing footsteps coming from the yard, the housekeeper bowed in to report that it was the Duke's mansion who had sent someone to invite Seshitu back, and that it was a visitor from home.

Hearing this, Seshitu quickly stood up as if he had received an amnesty, and said to the crowd, "If that's the case, let's talk slowly, I'll take a step first."

The Cao brothers are okay here, they got up one after another.On Yongquan's side, panic had already increased, and he stammered: "Master...you..."

Afraid that he would be too verbose, Saishitu cupped his fists and said, "Don't pass, don't pass." Saying this, he turned around and strode out of the yard.

Cao Yong thought for a while, and said to Cao Song, "Second brother, you sit with the general for a while, and send off the Duke for your brother."

After turning around the screen wall, Saishitu heaved a sigh of relief, slowed down, and said to Cao Yong with a little apology: "Brother, I really didn't mean to get involved in this matter, Yongquan is too capable of torturing people. , there was no other way to be dragged by him.”

"This marriage is not going to happen anyway. The rumors are too bad, the second wife is already sick. It's good if the two families don't become enemies, what else does Yong Quan want?" Cao Yong shook his head and said.

Hearing this, Seshitu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Thinking about it, Yongquan is also afraid in his heart, for fear of offending you, otherwise he would not have thought about it, and used his daughter to beat his sister, and continued to marry the Cao family."

"What?" Cao Yong sounded a little confused: "Use a girl to replace my sister to get married? No way, looking at Yongquan's age, he is about the same as my brother-in-law."

Seshitu smiled wryly, and said: "Speaking of which, he is one year younger than me. It's just that he got married earlier, and the eldest daughter is older, and she is twelve years old this year."

When Cao Yong heard the words, he raised his eyebrows, it was really absurd.

The two families already have this matter before, even if they don't become enemies, they should stay away from each other. If they are full, they still want to continue to get married?

This Yongquan doesn't look like a smart person, otherwise he wouldn't have come up with such absurd idea.

Seeing Cao Yong's expression, he had no intention of accommodating at all, and Seishtu swallowed the rest of the words, saying: "I don't know who the guest is, but he is still chasing people here. Big brother is busy first, I will I’m going back, I’ll talk to Big Brother another day.”

Cao Yong nodded, remembered something, and asked: "When will you go to work in the clan's mansion? After all, you haven't done your filial piety yet."

"What Prince Jian means is to make up for the vacancies first, and you don't have to go to the errands. The errands on the left and right are also free, and you can go to the errands when you are officially full in the next year." Sai Shitu replied.

At this juncture, Cao Yong had to doubt Prince Jane's intentions.I'm afraid it's not easy to use myself in vain and sell favors to myself.

After going out of the gate, Seshitu got on his horse and went back to the house with his entourage.

After Cao Yong waited for him to leave, he turned around and entered the gate. He was already thinking about how to reject Yongquan's absurd proposal...

*
Fangjia Hutong was not far from Caojiaben, and Seshitu rode for a quarter of an hour before arriving at the door of his house.

He got off his horse, and the porter came forward to lead the horse.Seshtu handed over the whip and asked, "Who's here?"

Hearing the words, the porter couldn't help being confused, and said: "Master, no one will come in the next afternoon."

Saishitu was still in a daze, so the housekeeper bent over and replied, "My lord, it was Madam who heard that I was taken away by Uncle Yong, and she was worried, so she sent someone to spread the word."

Seshtu nodded, entered the yard, and arrived at the inner house.

Cao Yi sat on the kang, put his arms around Shou'er, and taught him how to untie the Nine Links.Seeing her husband coming back, Cao Yi put down his son, stood up and said, "Master is back..."

Shou'er was beside her, and said in a childlike voice: "My son has met Ama, please greet Ama." As he spoke, he waved his sleeves and saluted in a dignified way.

Seshitu agreed, and coaxed his son to say a few gossips.

Cao Yi was full of doubts, so he called his wife to come forward and take Shou'er out to play.

"Yongquan came here for no reason, and still dragged me over there. Could it be that there has been a change in the relationship?" Cao Yi asked after deliberation.

"Yeah, looking at Yongquan's guilty look, I'm afraid the rumors you've heard before are true, and his sister is really a bit inappropriate." Seishtu said: "Besides, elder brother is not a reckless person, if he hadn't already After checking it out, I won’t send people a letter to withdraw my marriage without thinking.”

Hearing this, Cao Yi's face was filled with anger, he gritted his teeth and said: "You bastard, since you know the details of your sister, you should stop looking for someone to marry outside, and dare to propose marriage to Cao's family? It's really shameless for him to come and pester you even if you are shameless."

After hearing this, Seshitu stroked his forehead and said, "I've convinced him, I've never seen him so sticky. He just came here, and I heard that it's not right. It's just an excuse and I didn't follow him. Yes. But he has a yellow belt, he kneels when he says kneeling, and kowtows when he says kowtow, he really makes people feel helpless."

"How shameless, he still refuses to withdraw the marriage? This is really too bad!" Cao Yi said, really annoyed, and couldn't help sighing: "At the beginning, I thought it was inappropriate, just because the one who took it I don't want to get involved too much. If I had known it would be like this, I might as well have paid more attention and asked more questions, and I wouldn't be as tired as I am today."

Sai Shitu said that Yongquan wanted to use his daughter to continue his marriage, Cao Yong couldn't help but frown.

She thought for a while, and said: "Master, there is not only one family left in this capital, what kind of medicine is sold in this Yongquan gourd, why are you still focusing on that end?"

"It's a long story. I heard a few words outside before. I didn't tell you because there was no beginning or end. I heard that Yongquan has a village in Fangshan. In June, because of the canal, the steward of his family There was a quarrel with others, and in the end there was a fight and two people were killed. I didn't expect that the adjacent Zhuangzi was bought by Prince Jian for the outer room in Chunri. Yongquan knew about it, and went to Prince Jian's mansion to plead guilty, but was rejected Outside the door. Everyone in Beijing is aware of Prince Jian's temperament. Although Yongquan hasn't had an attack now, Baobuqi will think about it at some point. Yongquan was afraid, so he wanted to climb over there. I'm an old friend with you, and the relationship between Prince Jane and Eldest Brother is pretty good, it's not a secret in Beijing." Seishtu replied.

"If that's the case, Yongqing shouldn't be hiding the scandal and getting married. This isn't a marriage, it's an enmity." Cao Yi said: "It's a good idea. If you think you can't be a sister, you can change your daughter. It's all wrong to be the Cao family. Can't make a clay figurine? Besides, how old is he, how old is my daughter, and I just want to talk about kissing?"

"It is said that it is the thirteenth year of the next year, so there is no need to send off the marriage, and we will get married after the fourth brother returns to Beijing after his term expires." Sai Shitu said.

Cao Yi couldn't help shaking his head and said, "Who is it? It's like making up a story. Doesn't it make sense for him to say everything in this world?"

"It's really not necessarily true." Sai Shitu said: "You haven't seen Yongquan's crying skills, I'm afraid the elder brother and the second younger brother have never seen this..."

*
Cao's house, Dongfu, living room.

Yongquan no longer looked like a master with a yellow belt. He knelt in front of Cao Song's seat, put his arms around Cao Song's thigh, and howled at the top of his voice.

As the saying goes, it is not surprising that there are many people who are polite.

Just now after Saishitu left, before the Cao brothers could speak, Yongquan bowed and apologized without opening his mouth.The attitude is so sincere, with red eye circles, and choked up voice, from the early death of his father, he pulled a few younger siblings, it is really affectionate.

Although he didn't directly defend his sister, but he said that he was greedy and despicable inside and out, which is why he encouraged his sister to roll up with Xiruan and escape from the Duke's mansion.Because I found it early, I didn't spend the night outside, and so on.

Cao Song also lost his father when he was young, and his family has many younger siblings. Hearing Yongquan's heartache, his anger also subsided a little.

On Cao Yong's side, he watched with cold eyes, unable to tell what was in his mind.

Although Yong Quan intentionally concealed the family secrets, but the position is different, Cao Yong has nothing to blame him.But understanding is understanding, but the mind of retiring the marriage has not changed at all.

He knew that Cao Song had always been soft-hearted, so he became more and more determined on his side.No matter how extravagant Yongquan's words are, this marriage still has to be withdrawn.

Otherwise, if the bride enters the door in the future, if there is something inappropriate, the Cao family will lose face even more.

Cao Yong also felt that it was inappropriate to continue talking about the relationship.With Zhao Jia's temperament, after receiving the anger from the front, can he still give the bride a good face in the future?
Everything is going well at home, and when the time comes, it will be messed up, which is not enough to worry about.

In the end, Yongquan really nodded and acknowledged the divorce, but there was a premise, that is, to replace the younger sister with the daughter, and say that she would be the daughter-in-law of the Cao family.

Although Cao Song was a little soft-hearted, he also knew the seriousness, shaking his head like a rattle.Yongquan looked at Cao Yong, Cao Yong also said that he didn't dare to climb high, and there was no room for consideration.

Yongquan was so anxious that tears had already flowed out.He wanted to beg Cao Yong, but was stopped by his eyes, so he turned to Cao Song.

Cao Songshi didn't expect him to kneel as soon as he said he would kneel, and hurriedly got up to avoid it, but his legs were already hugged by Yongquan.

Unexpectedly, Yong Quanneng disregarded his identity like this, Cao Yong felt a headache all the time, hurriedly walked to the door early, and sent the boys outside far away.

Yongquan is not a high-ranking and insignificant position, but he is a serious clan after all.

The news of the Cao family's "kneeling and begging" spread, whether they knew the reason or not, it would appear that the Cao family was arrogant and rude.

After all, in the eyes of the world, Yongquan is a serious master, and the Cao family is the coated slave who has been promoted for a few years.

Thinking of this, Cao Yong gave Yongquan a cold look, but he didn't understand whether he was really heartless or deliberately pretending to be crazy.

Cao Song looked at his lower skirt that had been rubbed so badly, and Yongquan cried so much that his nose came out, he felt sick.

If this is being hugged by a woman, it will feel more comfortable; if it is hugged by a man, it won't be strange if the hairs don't stand up?
Cao Song couldn't hold on anymore, looked at Cao Yong, and begged: "Brother...or else, or..."

Seeing Cao Song let go, Yongquan cried more and more vigorously, Cao Yong has endured to the limit.

He stood up and said, "Second brother, help the general get up."

Cao Song responded and stretched out his hand to stand up for Yongquan.Unexpectedly, Yongquan looked weak and still had a couple of strengths, but he refused to get up despite his strength.

"Marriage is a matter of great importance. Parents' orders and matchmaker's words are all important. The general also knows that there are two parents above us brothers, and it is not easy to be self-sufficient. We have to ask the parents what they mean. Today Son, I won’t keep the general.” Cao Yong held back his anger and said politely.

In the clan, there are many people whose eyes are higher than the top; it is rare to see someone like Yongquan who can put down his body and use everything to the extreme.

For some reason, at that moment, Cao Yong had an illusion.

It seems that the third-rank general Fengguo in front of him is a character, so it's best not to make enemies.Otherwise, with his flexible appearance, he might not know when he will come back for revenge.Therefore, Cao Yong's impatience was impatience, he was still polite in his mouth, and he was not rude on his face.

Cao Songzheng was hugged helplessly. After hearing what his brother said, he hurriedly nodded and said, "That's the reason. General, please hurry up and stop embarrassing our brothers. Anyway, my fourth child will be out for three years, so I'm not in a hurry Say dear, talk about everything slowly."

Yongquan heard the words and knew that what their brother said was right.

Although it was their brothers who came forward for the divorce, the old man in the family was the one who made the decision.His attitude was always humble, and he followed Cao Song to beg a few more words before reluctantly getting up.

Xu Shi had been kneeling for a long time, but he staggered and almost fell.Fortunately, he held on to the chair next to him so that he could stand firmly.

He was embarrassed, how could Cao Yong let him go out like this.

Who knows whose "eyes" and whose "ears" will be outside the gate.In the capital, where are there any secrets?

Cao Yong whispered a few words to Cao Song, asking him to call the boy to bring clean water, and please Yongquan clean up briefly before calling the housekeeper to see the guests off.

There were only two brothers left in the room. Cao Song looked at the tear stains on the corner of his clothes, trembling all over, and said, "Brother, I have never seen a man cry like this? Look at this, it seems that we don't want his daughter As a daughter-in-law, it seems like he won't be able to survive."

It was finally quiet, and Cao Yong sat in the chair, feeling that he had grown up in the world.

People at this time pay attention to "a man has gold under his knees", and except for "heaven, earth, monarch, relative and teacher", they rarely kneel down.

It's just that there is no benefit, and Yongquan's behavior shows that there is something strange in it, and this marriage is even more impossible.

Cao Song drank the tea in the cup, looked at Cao Yong, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Brother, this marriage..."

Cao Yong shook his head and said, "I can't tie the knot. The second brother told the second aunt to find a reason to refuse."

Cao Song nodded in agreement, looked at the undried tears on the corner of his clothes, and said in a low voice, "Although it's a little sticky, it's not a bad person..."

*
Fuxiang Hutong, the residence of General Fengguo.

Seeing her husband come back, Shu Shujue Luo Shi hurriedly took two steps forward, and asked anxiously, "Master, what's the matter?"

Yongquan sat down on the kang, without the humility just now, his eyes were a bit darker, and he said: "It's still a little too late, maybe I have to ask my third aunt to come forward and be a middleman again."

The third aunt he mentioned is Zhao Jia's cousin, who is now married to Shu Shujue Luo's grandma.

Shu Shujue Luo Shi heard the words, and said: "Master, the third aunt of the former son sent her cronies here to complain. I heard that the second wife of the Cao family is looking for her these days, so she hid outside the city... "

"The second wife of the Cao family is greedy for money. The land rent of other people's houses is [-]% to [-]%, and the land rent of her family's Zhuangzi is [-]%. I heard that she even manages the dowry shop of her niece. She is most greedy for money. Tell people, it should be Not far from it." Yongquan said in a deep voice.

After all, it is my own flesh and blood. I originally hoped that when I grow up, I will find a loving uncle and put it in front of my eyes to take care of him for the rest of my life. I didn't expect that now I will marry my aunt instead.

Since ancient times, when it comes to marriage, it is the man who asks the woman, and there is no woman who asks the man.In this way, when the girl comes in, she doesn't know what restraint she will be subject to.

Thinking of this, Shu Shu felt that Luo Shi couldn't help but reddened his eyes, and said: "Master, is there no other way? Hua'er is only twelve, still a child..."

Yongquan smiled wryly, and said: "Who is Prince Jane? He is the one who doesn't even look down on the prince. In his eyes, we are probably not as good as the cats and dogs in front of him. If you want to clean up, it's just a greeting Thing... Even if I don't deal with me now, when I think about it, I will find a mistake at will, and the title will be gone. At that time, our family will drink the northwest wind..."

*
The inner house spans the yard to the east, Yungege is wearing clothes, sitting on the porch, his face is so thin that he is slapped, and his eyes are looking at the yard blankly.

In the yard, a few little girls were playing shuttlecock.

Yun Gege took a look.Turning her head around, she asked, "Hua'er, why don't you play tricks with them?"

Beside her, sat a little girl in her teens.She has big hairy eyes, red lips and white teeth. She is wearing a half-worn light pink cheongsam. She tilts her head and replies crisply: "Then there will only be aunt left. How boring. Waiting for aunt to recover from her illness. Hua'er played with my aunt..."

*
Ask for a few monthly tickets and recommended tickets.quack. .

(End of this chapter)