Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 775
Although Tian's mother and son live in Cao's mansion, their daily expenses are the same as those of the masters and sons of Cao's family.

For example, the winter clothes of Zuo Zhu and Zuo Cheng brothers are four sets per year, which are sewn by needleworkers.All cloth and cotton batting are purchased and distributed by Fuchu.

Amethyst butler, knows the prices outside.The top-quality silk cotton is made of lake silk and cotton wadding. It is white in color and quite expensive, costing five or six qian per catty.Counting cotton alone, the best new cotton is no more than [-] yuan a catty.If you want to talk about old cotton, it will not exceed forty cash.

Zijing looked at the pair of cotton trousers, her expression remained calm, seeing the children wet their clothes from playing in the snow, she sent someone to take Niuniu and God bless them back to change.

Even Zuo Chengcheng was taken down by her mother-in-law to change clothes. Zijing watched Niu Niu tidy up Zuo Zhu neatly, then she stood up and said to Tian: "Grandma Tian, ​​I have a bottle of ointment made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is used to remove scars." Let Yang Nanny follow me to pick it up, wait a few days for Master Song to shed the scab, it’s just right for you.”

Tian followed suit and thanked him gratefully.

Zijing said a few more words, and went back to Sunflower Courtyard with Madam Yang.Said to be a nanny, but in fact Yang's family is not yet forty, and she is a strong and stocky woman.

Yang is the mother of Little Walnut, and she joined Cao's family with Tian.Before Tian's delivery, she followed Tian's side.After the brothers Zuo Zhu and Zuo Cheng landed, she was their nanny.

Arriving at the side room of the sunflower courtyard, Zijing's room, Zijing didn't take the medicine bottle immediately, but said to Yang: "Sister-in-law Yang, sit down." While speaking, she ordered the little girl to serve tea.

Yang sat next to the stool, feeling a little uneasy.

Zijing is not very old, but she is relied on by the Cao family, and her status is not ordinary.

After the little girl finished serving the tea, there were only Zijing and Yang Shi left in the room, Zijing said: "Sister-in-law Yang, is there anything negligent about Mei Yuan's food and clothing supply?"

Yang's expression was a little uncomfortable when she heard this, she murmured and said for a while, "Miss Zijing, most of the affairs in our yard will be taken care of by Sister-in-law Qin."

Zijing asked in vain, "Three meals a day, clothes for the four seasons, all kinds of supplies every month, are they all right?"

Mrs. Yang hesitated for a moment, then finally lowered her head and said, "It's all good, and Grandma Tian is also very grateful. Usually, when talking about it with the little ones, the only ones who are grateful are Grandpa and Grandma."

Zijing sighed inwardly, that Qin family was Chuyu's companion.When she was assigned to work in the Meiyuan, it was because Chu Yu was afraid that some of her servants would look down on her, so she specially arranged for Qin Shi to work there.

Even though she was usually by Tian's side, Yang's was the most suitable one, but Yang entered the mansion later, how could it be compared with the housekeeper of the head grandmother?

Seeing Yang like this, Zijing also knew, and couldn't ask anything.In this mansion, there is no one who can cover the sky with one hand, but this Qin family is not properly appointed.

She got up and took the medicine from the cabinet, handed it to Mrs. Yang, and said: "Uncle and grandma have never treated Grandma Tian as an outsider. If there are black-hearted servants who dare to deceive the master, they will eventually get retribution. Yang It's good for sister-in-law to be careful, but she also needs to be careful, and don't be a fool."

Mrs. Yang had already got up, lowered her head and said yes, and heard Zijing say again: "When you go back, pack the cotton clothes of the two young masters and Grandma Tian, ​​and after dinner, ask Little Walnut to deliver them quietly."

Speaking of this, she took a look at Mrs. Yang and said, "Sister-in-law Yang's cotton coat is also wrapped, and I will find a little maid in your yard."

No matter how clumsy Mrs. Yang was, she could tell something was wrong. She raised her head to look at Zijing, with a pleading expression on her face: "Girl..."

Zijing glanced at her and said: "You don't have to be afraid, if Mrs. Qin's hands and feet are really dirty, the first person who can't spare her is Grandma."

Seeing that Zijing's attitude was unquestionable, Yang could only agree in a low voice.

Seeing her like this, Zijing couldn't help frowning, and said: "Sister-in-law Yang, you are also a poor person. You should know that the uncle and grandma were allowed to enter the mansion because of Grandma Zaitian's favor. People should know how to be grateful , You can’t lose your conscience just because you want to preserve your self.”

Yang's face was covered with shame, and she couldn't speak.

Zijing didn't want to talk to her anymore, so she waved her hand and told her to go back first.

When Mrs. Yang went out, Zijing looked up and looked at the clock on the table. It was the second quarter of Shenchu ​​(03:30 in the afternoon), and after a while, Mrs. Li and Chuyu would return from the palace.

Since the Qin family is involved, Chu Yu must be invited to make up his mind...

*
At the entrance of the alley, Cao Yong rode on a horse and returned home with the Cao family's carriage.

Today is the 21st of the twelfth lunar month, which is the day of the first sacrifice of the Empress Dowager Daxing.All the princes and officials and the wives of officials above the second rank of the Eight Banners gathered in Zigong to mourn.

After all kinds of tedious ceremonies, one day's work passed.

It seems that it is a young year, but because of the Queen Mother's national mourning, there is no joy in the New Year in the capital, and there are few pedestrians on the road.

Cao Yong's mood is quite heavy.

According to the information heard by the sixteenth elder brother, the Zhungeer soldiers have already arrived in Lhasa, and Lhazang Khan has already written to the imperial court, asking for reinforcements.

With the advent of the 57th year of Kangxi, the glorious era of the fourteenth elder brother is coming.Right now, Elder Fourteen can bear it; when he is full of energy, his narrow-mindedness may show up.

The thirteenth elder brother is about the same age as the fourteenth elder brother, why is Kangxi unwilling to give the thirteenth elder brother a chance?
The thirteenth elder brother, Tangquan Noodle King, stayed in bed for half a month before getting better.

Cao Yong thought about the thirteen elder brother's heart ashamed, and couldn't help complaining about himself, was it troublesome.Without his previous encouragement several times, Brother Thirteen would not have gradually regained his anger.Rather than having hope until it is shattered again, it is better to live in a muddle all the time.

After entering the mansion, Cao Yong first went to Lan Yuan to see his father, and saw that his complexion was better, and he was relieved a lot.After talking with him for a while, Cao Yong got up and went back to Wutong Court.

The husband and wife changed their clothes, Tianyou and Hengsheng paid their respects to their parents, and Feng Shi also asked his mother-in-law to send Tianhui over.

The little girl is very clingy, and she has to go back to Wutong Courtyard every day to settle down.

Cao Yong hugged his daughter and said a few words.Xicai had brought someone to set up a meal, and Chuyu sent someone back to the Sunflower Courtyard to tell Zijing to keep her son to eat here.

After eating, Tianyou and Hengsheng looked at each other and told about Zuozhu's fall.

Hearing that the knee was bleeding, Chu Yu couldn't help frowning, and cast a reproachful look at Cao Yong.When Cao Yong asked someone to pour the ice rink, Chu Yu disagreed, because he was afraid that the children would bump into each other when they were young, which made people feel distressed.

Cao Yong said that boys should be more prudent, and they can't just stay in the study all day and be a nerd.

Now, when Cao Yong heard that Zuo Zhu knocked, he was also a little worried, and asked: "Is it a bad fall? Is there an imperial doctor here?"

Tianyou replied: "Sister Qiniang said it's nothing serious, there's no need to call the imperial physician."

After Cao Yong listened, he was relieved.On Chu Yu's side, she had already stood up, and said to Cao Yong: "My son-in-law, I'd better go over and have a look, or I won't worry. Sister-in-law Tian doesn't know how to worry about the older child."

Cao Yong nodded, and Chu Yu asked her to coax Tianhui to resettle her. She took a few maidservants to visit Mei Yuan.

Tianyou and Hang Seng stayed in Wutong Garden, and Cao Yong asked about their homework.

Just because he was afraid that his sons would herd sheep after the private school closed, Cao Yong left them "winter vacation homework", which was to recite "The Analects of Confucius".

God bless is no problem, Hang Seng's side is still difficult.Seeing him scratching his head and scratching his ears, Cao Yong couldn't help but smile when he recalled the scene of reciting books when he was a child...

*
On the side of the Meiyuan, Chu Yu felt relieved when she saw that Zuo Zhu was fine. She talked with Tian for a while before leaving.

As soon as she arrived at the door, she was invited to the sunflower courtyard by Zijing.

Chu Yu is used to looking at facial expressions, and seeing Zijing waiting for her, she already knew something was wrong in her heart.When she arrived at Sunflower Courtyard, she sent them all away.

"Is there something wrong in the mansion?" Chu Yu asked.

Zijing told about the wrong supply of Meiyuan, and Chuyu was furious when she heard it, she was silent for a long time before asking: "Did people see the Banyan Courtyard?"

"It's okay over there." Zijing replied: "I called a few supervisors, and I also asked Niuniu, and no one dared to neglect and deceive."

"There is still one place for the total number, otherwise I will really lose face to see the uncle." Chu Yu sighed, and said: "Although I came here as a dowry, if you enter this door, you will be a servant of the Cao family. Sister, don't worry about me."

Zijing heard the words, but did not answer.

No matter how Zijing manages the house, the housekeeper in this mansion is Chuyu.Qin's side can only be dealt with by Chu Yu, Zijing and Li's are not easy to intervene, otherwise Chu Yu's face will be hurt.

Seeing that Zijing didn't speak, Chuyu also knew this truth.She picked up Zuo Zhu's new cotton coat, looked at the poor cotton that was exposed, and gritted her teeth...

*
Back in Wutong Garden, Chu Yu hesitated for a moment, but told Cao Yong the truth.

On Cao Yong's side, he was furious, looked at Chu Yu and said, "We're all being polite, but the servants are playing upside down? This is because you've been dazzled by money, how do you deal with it?"

He felt ashamed of his carelessness and complained to his wife.Qin's daring to be so bold, the designation did not happen overnight, Chu Yu's power was behind it, otherwise how could she hide Zijing.

This is in his own home, and Tian's mother and son have been wronged, how can Cao Yong not get angry?
"Such an unscrupulous slave, of course, can't be kept, he will be kicked out after dozens of boards." Chu Yu said.

"Being an errand, with a monthly bill, is enough to support the family. It's really lacking in people. The master and wife are good-tempered, and you rarely deal with people, and some people don't know what's good or bad. There are too many people in the mansion, don't worry about it being you. The ones who came here are still from this side. If they look inappropriate, they will let out a few more rooms. There are too many people in the inner house, and it is useless. It is not enough for them to cause trouble." Cao Yong thought for a while, and said: "Like The Qin family is definitely not one or two. Today, for the sake of a few taels of silver, Tian's, Zuo Zhu, and Zuo Cheng can be treated harshly; tomorrow, for the sake of silver, they can reach out to Tianyou and Hengsheng. Keeping it is also a disaster. Or throw them all out."

People's hearts are separated from the belly, Cao Yong is always guarding against Diao Nu's murder, and he is very strict with the servants in the mansion. He did not expect that there are also people who do harm in this inner house.

Hearing this, Chu Yu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Too many people are let out at once during the national funeral, and troubles happen, which will attract people's attention. Otherwise, I will find a reason and drive them to the village, and let them go after a year." people."

Cao Yong nodded and said: "If anyone is willing to redeem, he will be allowed to redeem. It is better to offend a gentleman than a villain. Don't go out and slander with resentment."

Chu Yu nodded in agreement, but Qin Shi did not escape.

The next day, just as there was no need to go to the palace to mourn, Chu Yu found a reason, had a fit of Qin, and beat forty boards in front of the head steward of the inner house.This is not to take into account the empress dowager's funeral and to avoid taboos.

Qin was in so much pain that she begged repeatedly.

Chu Yu didn't even look at her, and ordered Zhao An's family to take over Qin's errand.Zhao An's family is Hui Xin who served Cao Yong in the early years and is a stable person.Chu Yu was afraid that other people would not do their best, so she handed over Mei Yuan to her.

Even if Mrs. Qin was originally confused, now she knew that her previous behavior had exposed her hands and feet, dragged her body that was hit by the board, knelt up and kept slapping her mouth, and only begged the master to forgive her.

Chu Yu glanced at her, and said to Zijing: "What is her husband doing? I heard that she has three children?"

She really hates this Qin family, so why would she keep it.

"Back to grandma, her man used to be in charge of grandma's shop, and has been working in the front yard for the past few years, taking care of the young men when they go out. There is a daughter who works as a maid in Meiyuan; two sons are the companions of Master Song. "Amethyst replied.

After hearing this, Chu Yu didn't look at Qin Shi again, and said calmly: "From now on, everyone will be sent to Zhuangzi to be a servant of the Zhuangzi. Let people watch it, and you are not allowed to take anything out except for wearing it on your body."

The Qin family was already frightened, and the standing woman and daughter-in-law in charge also turned pale.

As a domestic slave, the great dignity is all given by the master, so the master can naturally take it back with a word...

*
Cao Yong didn't say anything about Chu Yu's treatment of the Qin family, but asked her to list all the family rules.There are more than a hundred people in this mansion, even if there are some who are not up to date, everything should be done according to the rules, and troubles can be prevented before they happen.

He also knew in his heart that no matter in the eyes of outsiders or the servants of the mansion, Tian's mother and son were dependent on others.Although Cao Yong recognized his adopted son, the world pays attention to blood relatives.

Tian's external identity is the niece of the former teacher of the Cao family, which has little relationship with the Cao family.

Qin's lesson also made other people understand the severity.

The housework here is annoying Cao Yong, and when he arrives in the palace, he is entangled by Brother Sixteen.It turned out that Elder Sixteen had accepted a new job, which was to supervise the sewing of [-] sets of cotton-padded clothes by the Ministry of Internal Affairs within half a month.

This is to be sent to the Northwest Army, [-] sets have already been sewn, and guards will be sent to the Northwest in the next few days.

This is considered my emperor's grace, so it is not the money paid by the Ministry of Households, but the money spent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It is said that this is cotton-padded clothes, Cao Yong looked a little strange.This is my own home, a land of a government, because of cotton clothes, there are still disadvantages, let alone the use of a country.

He talked to Brother Sixteen, and Brother Sixteen asked someone to tell you about the sewn cotton-padded clothes, and took a few sets to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.He pulled Cao Yong to watch, and cut it with scissors himself.

Looking at it at a glance, it is really shocking.

Elder Sixteen had a dark face and still didn't believe in evil, so he cut several sets in succession.

The outside is new cloth, but the inside is unbearable to see. The inside cannot be regarded as cotton, but it can only be said to be filth mixed with cotton scraps...

(End of this chapter)