Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 711
Dongjiang Rice Lane, Chunjun Prince's Mansion.

Hong Zhuo pulled Cao Yong aside, looked carefully at his eyebrows, and said in a low voice: "Is it true that the wife in-law is the emperor's aunt, and the brother-in-law is the cousin? Is it the brother-in-law or the cousin?" Brother?" At the end, he was a little confused.

Seeing his mysterious appearance, Cao Yong smiled and patted his forehead, saying: "It's all rumors from outside, how can you believe it?"

Hong Zhuo raised his eyebrows, and said unconvinced: "That's not guaranteed. I heard that the cousin of the third aunt's family is a troublemaker. Brother-in-law has made troubles less these years? Baobuqi really has the blood of the Tian family."

This kid has solid eyes, and Cao Yong couldn't help laughing when he saw that his words became more and more out of line.It seems that in the eyes of outsiders, I have been like other dudes these years, causing troubles a lot.

The eighth elder brother passed away in less than a month, and Hong Shu and Hong Zhuo, as nephews, had to serve a period of filial piety.Among them, Bai Xiao wears for sixty days, and from then on, he can wear plain clothes, and he can wear blue, blue, and gray as he pleases, but he can't wear silk, silk, embroidery, etc.

Now, both of their brothers are in white filial piety.Chu Yu also wore Bai Xiao Qi Qi 49, while Cao Yong directly wore blue plain clothes.

It seems that not only Cao Yong, the niece and son-in-law, has no family affection for the eighth elder brother, so he can't feel sad; even the two nephews, Hong Shu and Hong Zhuo, are only wearing filial piety clothes, and there is no sorrow.

The heavenly family has no flesh and bones, this principle is the same in ancient and modern times.

Hong Shu was by the side, seeing Hong Zhuo speak bluntly, fearing that Cao Yong would not come down to the stage, he gave him a sideways glance, and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? The outsiders follow suit, and you follow suit. Be careful that Ama hears you, and the whip serve."

After hearing this, Hongzhuo quickly shut his mouth and looked around. Seeing that there was no one else around, he muttered in a low voice: "I'm not the only one who is curious, isn't my eldest brother also curious, but he doesn't say anything..."

"Hong Zhuo!" Hong Shu scolded in a low voice, stopping Hong Zhuo's muttering.

For these two brother-in-laws, Cao Yong also regarded him as his younger brother, so he would not care about them.

Seeing that Hong Shu wanted to continue to train his younger brother, Cao Yong said with a smile: "There are a lot of people in Beijing who are free, so I wonder if there is some royal secret, which is used to talk about after dinner. Ignore it, wait a few days. When other news comes out, no one will talk about it. Let's go to the father-in-law first, and it's not good to make the father-in-law wait for a long time."

Hearing this, Hongshu glared at Hongzhuo, and said: "That's what my brother-in-law said, and today is your birthday, so I'll let you go. No matter whether there are gossips or not, other people can talk, but you can Is it right? If there is another misfortune, brother-in-law will forgive you, and I will not forgive you."

Hong Zhuo also felt reckless, a little embarrassed.Where is the son of a man gossiping about his mother?
He laughed twice, showing his white teeth, and said to Cao Yong: "Brother-in-law, I'm just curious. I didn't mean it. Don't blame me. After talking to Ama in a while, let's talk again. It's rare for you Ama Erniang has been talking about it for several days when I came with my sister."

Today is Hongzhuo's birthday, because it is still the period of filial piety, so there is not much fuss here.

It's just that the two Fujins stayed in Rehe for several months with the seventh elder brother, and they only came back a few days ago. They missed their daughter a little, so they made people tell Cao's mansion in advance, and today they picked up their daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter. Here at the palace, a day of reunion.

When Cao Yong and Chu Yu brought their children there, Brother Seven was in the ministry and hadn't come back yet.So Cao Yong first followed his wife, greeted the Fujins, and then went to Hongshu to talk.Hongzhuo, the birthday star, went to the ministry with the seventh elder brother, but he was not in the mansion.

After coming for a while, a servant came to pass the word, saying that the prince was back, and asked Cao Yong to talk to the elder brother's study.

When the two left the house, they were stopped by Hong Zhuo and said this.

In the front yard of the palace, in the study.

Brother Seven was originally white, dressed in white filial piety, looked quite young, not much older than Brother Hongshu.

In front of his son and son-in-law, seventh elder brother is quite majestic.

Regarding the Fujins who brought their daughter and son-in-law back for dinner, Seventh Brother originally shouldn't, but he also had something on his mind, and wanted to talk to his daughter and son-in-law, so he nodded.

After Cao Yong had seen the ceremony, Brother Qi nodded and motioned him to take a seat on the other side, and told Hongshu: "After all, it is in Xiaoli, go and tell Fujin not to be too extravagant, and choose plain food. Flesh and blood, left and right are not in this meal, don't break the rules."

Hong Shu bowed in response, and withdrew to deliver a message.

The seventh elder brother looked at Cao Yong, with a heavy face on his face, and said: "In the next ten days, it will be the eighth elder brother's 'five seven', which should be presided over by a married woman. There is only one Gege in Li, who is still young. Among the nieces, there are quite a few who have left the court, most of them are married to Mongolia, and a few married to Beijing. Except for the two princesses who died of illness, only Chuyu and Er Gege from Prince Yong’s mansion Two. Ba Fujin was a little bit resentful towards Prince Yong because of the matter of moving the spirit before, so she didn't want Er Gege to "burn seven". Today she sent someone to invite me over and told me that she wanted Chu Yu went over to burn 'Five Sevens' for Eighth Prince. I was vague and didn't nod yet."

This is something Cao Yong didn't expect, he didn't want to cause trouble, so he didn't want to get too close to that side.

Although it is true according to the rules that it is a married woman or a married niece who burns "May [-]th" for the deceased, but the son-in-law or niece-in-law who actually handles it.

After all, on such a big event, the women's relatives are crying and guarding the spirit, and it is the man who entertains the guests.

It would be good if Cao Yong could keep the etiquette and put a stick of incense in the past, but he didn't want to block this porcelain work for himself.

"Father-in-law, the matter of transferring spirits is due to the rules. I really can't blame the fourth master. During his lifetime, the eighth master and the fourth master have always been on good terms with each other. Even if they are underground, I'm afraid they don't want the two families to have a rift. Why don't you borrow it?" Taking this opportunity, having Ergege preside over Shaoqi can also ease the relationship between the two families." Cao Yong said after pondering for a moment.

Brother Qi looked at Cao Yong with deep eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Is it only Prince Yong's Mansion and Prince Lian County's Mansion who need to ease the relationship? The old nine turned his anger on you and made a move on you. Although you are 'sick', But who can hide it from you, even if you don't take it to heart, would brother Jiu think so? He would think that you have already held grudges, and you will be an inextricable knot in the future."

Although it is a headache enough to be watched by brother Jiu, it is much safer than being close to him.

Looking at the meaning of the seventh elder brother, it seems that he wants to pull a thread from it to resolve the grievances between Cao Yong and the ninth elder brother.But this cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences.

In this world, the most difficult thing to figure out is the human heart.

Who can guarantee that Brother Nine is a magnanimous man, with a happy face, but forgetting the past in his heart.After all, there are several accounts between Cao Yong and Brother Jiu.

Still the same sentence, if you lose your horse, you will never know it is a blessing.

Cao Yong not only wanted to protect himself, but also didn't want his father-in-law to get too close to Brother Jiu. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "Father-in-law, if my son-in-law agrees to this matter, even if the relationship with Master Jiu can be eased, it is Offending another one again, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles. It just so happens that there are errands to be taken care of at the Tangquan Palace, otherwise my son-in-law should go out for a few days."

Seventh elder brother saw that his son-in-law had no intention of thinking about it at all, so he couldn't help frowning, feeling a little angry in his heart, and somewhat blamed Cao Yong for being deserted.However, thinking about the rift between the Cao family and Brother Jiu, I can't blame my son-in-law for making this choice...

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Jinyu Alley, Thirteenth Brother's Mansion, the upper room in the inner courtyard.

Thirteen Fujin's face was full of excitement, his eyes sparkled, he looked at Brother Thirteen and said: "What the Lord said is true? Are we really going to live in Hot Spring Village?"

Although the thirteenth elder brother's mansion seldom interacts with outsiders, but according to the rules, he is filial to the eighth elder brother.

Thirteen Fujin did not "tear off the hair and put the braids", but also combed two heads, but put down a small lock of hair on the left side and braided it into a small braid.The head is covered with a thick black cloth, and two white velvet flowers are placed on the hairpin.On the ears, the white ear pliers with plain rings were also replaced.

In addition, she was wearing a plain white cheongsam, which really echoed that sentence. If you want to be pretty, you should be filial.

Although they are already old couples, Elder Thirteen still couldn't help stretching out his hand, held her hand and squeezed it, and said: "Look, you are so happy, you want to go out so much?"

Thirteen Fujin was still immersed in joy, nodded, and said: "The Zhuangzi has been cultivated for several years, of course it would be good to live there for a while. It's mainly the children. It's better to go out and have fun than to stay in this mansion powerful."

The thirteenth elder brother heard the words, his expression was a little sad, and he said in a low voice: "It's all because I am useless as an Ama, and they are so tired that they can only stay in this cage."

Seeing Elder Brother Thirteen like this, Thirteen Fujin realized that he had made a slip of the tongue, with a look of anxiety on his face, he said: "Master, I didn't mean that. It's just that Hongchang and Hongtun talked about wanting to run a horse in autumn. The school grounds are small, so I..."

Elder Brother Thirteen smiled and repeated her words, and said: "Okay, my good Fujin, I know you are a good mother, and you think about your sons all day long, and I'm going to be jealous of them in my heart. I've already thought about it, let's live freely in the future. If one day, Huang Ama really can't see it and wants to circle me, it's not too late for us to squat here again."

"Master..." Thirteenth Fujin heard this, he didn't persuade him, and he didn't persuade him, he just felt distressed.

Elder Brother Thirteen raised his eyebrows, turned away and said, "By the way, where is the account book of Taihu Zhuchang, show it to me?"

"It's in the kang cabinet in the back room. I'll take it for you right away." Thirteen Fujin said, got up and went into the back room, and brought out a small box for a while.

Thirteen Fujin took out the account book, sent it to Elder Brother Thirteen, and asked with a smile: "Master Su is the most impatient to ask these questions, why do you want to read this today?"

The thirteenth elder brother smiled, did not answer immediately, and borrowed the account book.After flipping through it from beginning to end, he closed the account book, nodded and said, "After five years of hard work, in addition to the return of the principal, there was also a profit of 10 taels, so I should be content."

The words were nonsensical, Thirteen Fujin was a little confused, and said: "Didn't you say that we will take the shares? Cao Yong sent someone to talk about it?"

Elder Brother Thirteen shook his head and said: "Even if he didn't say it, I can't take advantage of it any longer. At the beginning he said it was borrowing money to turn around, but looking at it now, it was just an excuse, because we are afraid that our livelihood will be difficult. This profitable bead field was sent to us for nothing."

The thirteenth Fujin was originally a crystal heart, so he knew this, and he was grateful to Cao Yong.

But she didn't know why her husband wanted to reveal this matter as if he had made up his mind.

"In this world, the most dissatisfied thing is the human heart." Elder Brother Thirteen said slowly, "In the past few years, I have been hiding in the mansion and not going out, thinking that I was wronged, but I don't want to think that I can live so leisurely and contentedly." , all rely on my fourth brother to take care of me and Cao Yong to help me. I only have resentment in my heart, even if I know that the two of them treat me well, I still accept it sternly, without even mentioning the word 'thank you'." At the end, There was a smile on his face.

"They are all close relatives, not outsiders. The word 'thank you' seems empty when you say it. When they are useful to us in the future, we will do our best." Thirteen Fujin comforted.

"That's why people's hearts are the scariest thing. It's people's hearts that can't be filled." Elder Brother Thirteen shook his head, with a bit of self-mockery on his face, and said, "I heard that the mynah passed away. Apart from being a little uncomfortable, I was still thinking about this at the time. Is it freed up space? If Huang Ama can think of the old thirteen, will I be able to get out of this cage and become a brother in charge again?"

Although my husband is in the mansion, he spends his days teaching the children to write big characters, or sipping tea and reading books, but he always pays attention to the government.Thirteen Fujin knew about this.

After hearing Elder Brother Thirteen's words, although she knew that there was little hope in her heart, she still said with a bit of joy on her face: "Master, you are right, that's why you can't keep everything together. Among the princes and elder brothers, the one who can really help Huang Ama There are not many people who share their worries. There is no reason for a talent like Huang Ama Shengming to be idle."

Elder Brother Thirteen's eyes were a little misty, and he didn't know where to fall, and continued: "I heard that the Cao family has been rewarded by the Queen Mother, so I thought, if I can subdue Cao Yong, I can use Madam Cao's power, and I can also use the power of Mrs. Cao Yong has the right way to make money, is there hope for that position in the future?"

Even if it’s a couple’s gossip, some things are not easy to say casually. After all, there is an idiom in this world called “a wall has ears”.

Hearing Brother Thirteen's confession, Thirteen Fujin's countenance was so frightened that he stretched out his hand to cover his mouth, so he didn't make a sound in surprise.

She hurriedly stood up, went to the door, opened the curtain to look, there were no maids in the hall, only two little maids were sweeping snow in the yard, and she let out a long sigh.

When she turned around, she saw Elder Brother Thirteen looking at her and asked, "Am I being too greedy?"

Looking over from the side, Thirteen Fujin's eyes fell on her husband's braid, which was dotted and half white.She couldn't help but her eyes were sore, she shook her head, and said, "I'm not greedy. I'm also Huang Ama's son, the prince of the dynasty. In terms of talent, who is worse than me? Don't say it's me. I am the master, and I am afraid that I think more than the master."

Seeing his wife's plausible appearance, Elder Thirteen couldn't help laughing, and said: "Could it be that Fujin also wants his husband to become a dragon, and wants to change clothes?"

This is a pun.

Thirteen Fujin shook his head, and said: "For the sake of those clothes, I don't want to give up my husband to others! I would rather just guard my master like this. I don't envy any woman in this world, but I envy myself. .”

The husband and wife didn't say anything else, but they just looked at each other, and felt that their hearts were connected, and they both laughed.It seems that all the haze does not exist, and everything is calm and breezy.

"If you come back in spring, it will be several months. There are a lot of things you need to bring..." Thirteen Fujin said with a smile: "I have to bring my favorite wine, and I will bring my sisters to accompany my grandfather." Eat wine."

The thirteenth elder brother also had a smile on his face, and said: "Other things are fine, I have to take the barbecue stove that Cao Yong sent two years ago, and I will give the children barbecue skewers to eat."

The husband and wife said something to you, and I said something, just as they were talking about what to bring, they heard someone come down the corridor and say: "Master, Fujin, Master Jiu is here, waiting for Master in the living room."

The thirteenth elder brother and the thirteenth Fujin were a little stunned when they heard the words.

Since the thirteenth elder brother opened the mansion in the past few years, the ninth elder brother has been here no more than three times, and he has not shown up in the past two years.

What does he come to do?
Astonishment returns to astonishment, and I have to meet the guests.Elder Brother Thirteen patted his wife's hand and said with a smile: "You don't have to worry too much about making the list first, and the left and right are not too far away. If there are any leftovers, I'll send someone back to the city to pick them up. I'll go and have a look." , I'll be back in a while."

"En." Thirteen Fujin nodded in agreement, sent Elder Brother Thirteen to the porch, watched him leave the yard, and then turned and entered the house.

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Front yard, living room.

Elder Brother Jiu crossed his legs, looked at the young man standing outside the door with his hands down, and twitched his lips.The plain plaque was changed outside the door, and the boy was also dressed in gray plain clothes. It seems that the thirteenth elder brother is very polite.

Seeing the thirteenth elder brother coming in from the door, the ninth elder brother stood up and said, "Thirteenth brother, today my brother came here uninvited, as an unexpected guest."

Among the princes, Brother Jiu is originally a rich figure.Now, having been ill for nearly a month, he has lost a lot of weight, his face is dark yellow, and he looks much more easy-going, without his usual publicity.

Ninth elder brother spent a lot of money to arrange funeral affairs for eighth elder brother, and thirteenth elder brother also heard about it.

His heart softened, and he said with a smile: "Brother Jiu is heresy if he said this. This is a brother's house, so come whenever you want, why do you still use those hard-working rules?"

The ninth elder brother's eyes fell on the thirteenth elder brother's filial piety, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Elder Brother Thirteen felt a little uncomfortable, so he said, "Brother Ninth, please sit down. Just a few days ago, new tea was delivered. If Brother Ninth doesn't mind, I'll try it too."

"Old Shisan, brother is here to beg you today." Brother Nine did not sit down, his eyes shifted from Brother Thirteen's filial piety to his face, and said slowly.

Brother Thirteen was taken aback when he heard the words, and said, "Brother Ninth is short of money?"

Brother Nine shook his head, and said: "Other brothers dare not say anything, but if you want to talk about money, brother really has no shortage." Having said this, he paused, and said, "It's for myna's Shaoqi. 'Wuqi' It's the 'big seven', it's indispensable. Starlings have a hard life, and if they say no, they'll be gone, and we can't even have someone who burns seven."

The ninth elder brother said a lot, but the thirteenth elder brother was still confused.His eldest daughter is fourteen this year, and has not left the court, nor can she go to burn seven for her uncle.

I heard Brother Nine continue to say: "Sister-in-law Eight means that she wants to ask Brother Seven's Big Ge to burn 'Five Sevens' for Brother Seven. Sister-in-law Eight has already told Brother Seven, but Brother Seven didn't respond, and just said It depends on what my daughter and son-in-law mean. Cao Yong may not respond because of me..."

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