Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 881
Although Zhao Jia's entanglement with her for a few days, Cao Xiang still didn't do what she wanted, and took Luju out of Beijing.

Chunhua didn't object to her husband taking his concubine outside, and even took the initiative to persuade her husband to obey her mother-in-law's wishes. After all, he had been away for three years and had to be served by his side.

After thinking about it, Cao Xiang still talked to Luju privately and took Chunhua out of Beijing.Not for anything else, but because Chunhua married in and didn't come out for three years, and was affected by the face of his aunt.

In Luju's heart, although she was wary of her first wife, she was fortunate that they lived in peace for the past three years.Seeing that Cao Xiang was thinking about Chunhua, he could only feel sour in his heart, but his face was still virtuous and docile.

For this reason, Cao Xiang finally left Beijing, leaving behind his eldest son and concubine, and took Chunhua with him to take office.

Zhao Jia was so angry that he thought it was because Tian Yang was young that Cao Xiang didn't bring the green chrysanthemum, and he regretted it.Instead of making Chunhua cheaper, if you give Cao Xiang the red plums around you, you can feel more at ease.

Of the three daughters-in-law, except for Jing Huilian who gave birth to two daughters, the other two have been married for three or four years without pregnancy.

Two daughters-in-law, although she is picky in her heart, she also looks forward to hugging a son-in-law as soon as possible; Chunhua, who is a concubine, does not want her to have a son-in-law.

This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are natural enemies, but Jinghui has a rigid temperament, she has nothing to choose from, and she is an orphan, and occasionally makes people pitiful;

Only Chunhua, although it was Zhao Jia's choice, is becoming more and more unsightly.There is no other reason, it is really that she is too "well-behaved and sensible", too "gentle and virtuous", and Zhao Jia feels unhappy.

Cao Yong sent his cousin away, and the mansion welcomed two more people, who are the children's masters of Mongolian and Manchu.

This was suggested by the seventh elder brother. Although Wu En had taught Mongolian to a few children before he got married, it was just a few spoken words for daily use.

Don't talk about others, just talk about God's blessing. With this status, it is very likely that Enmeng will become an official in the future.As Cao Yong's son, the possibility of being a guard or a companion is not small.

Even if you don't need to be proficient in Mongolian and Manchu, you should know something so that you won't be caught blind in the future.

Unknowingly, half a month later, the new Minister of the Household Department was elected, and Zuodu Censor Tian Congdian was the Minister of the Household Department.

This Han Shangshu, a native of Shanxi, was born as a Jinshi. He served as the censor after three magistrates in the local area, and has been a Beijing official for more than ten years. .He was promoted to Zuodu Censor last year, and he was the one who went to Jiangnan to try the Nian Xiyao case.

Although Cao Yong is not familiar with him, they are not strangers as they have been officials in Beijing for several years.In terms of seniority, Zuodu Yushi and Hubu Shangshu are both from the first rank, which can be regarded as mediocre and not eye-catching.

It's just that everyone knows that the Ministry of Household Affairs is a yamen with complicated official affairs. Although the Han Shangshu is not a palm-printing Shangshu, he is the one who does practical things.Today's Hubu Manshang Shu is Sun Zhaqi, who used to be the governor of the Eight Banners. He was transferred from a military officer to a civil official, but it was just a decoration.Tian Congdian has enough qualifications, but he is not young. This year is already a rare year.

Many people pinched their fingers and counted the great scholars and ministers in court one by one. Those who have passed their seventy-year-old years are not enough to count.

I really don't know what these panting old men can do.

Ordinary people wondered if the emperor was old and couldn't see the young and strong courtiers dangling in front of his eyes; only those who were more thoughtful were thinking about Kangxi's intention of appointing Tian Congdian as the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

Those who are thoughtful and thoughtful, think of Cao Yong who is about to recover, and start to speculate about the Sacred Heart.

It is the sixteenth elder brother who went out of the palace to stroll to Cao's mansion. When he saw Cao Yong, he said: "This Tian Congdian used to be a bit of an 'iron-faced censor' in the early years. Tai Chi. Otherwise, Xiyao's trial last year would not have been muddled. What can he do when he goes to the Ministry of Household Affairs? The Ministry of Household Affairs is not like the Ministry of Rites, it is a government office for the elderly. It seems that Huang Ama is leaving room for Fu Ruo " At the end, he was already a little excited, and said: "Isn't Furuo paying attention to the national economy and people's livelihood in recent years? He can also show great ambitions when he is an official and household department. The second-rank servant sounds majestic!"

Cao Yong has been in the officialdom for many years, and he can't be said to be dismissive of those officials who wear the brand of "upright and upright", and he really can't respect them.

"Too hard and easy to break", those who are really strong in the officialdom will not last long;

This Tian Congdian can go from a seventh-rank county magistrate to a first-rank official, and he is also a veteran in the officialdom.

These days, Cao Yong is also thinking about his recovery.

Speaking of which, Hubu is the best choice, because the Hubu is currently in charge of the fourth elder brother.Cao Yong re-entered the Ministry of Household Affairs as an official, and happened to be under the fourth elder brother.

It's just that the household department is good, but it's not easy to be a servant. He has to do a lot of work and bear heavy responsibilities, so he is not as comfortable as a magistrate.

"Master Shiliu, I, Ding Youqian, was at the fifth rank. It's too much to be promoted to six ranks. Maybe the emperor has other arrangements, but it's not perfect. Let's just wait and see." Cao Yong said.

Elder Sixteen heard the words, rolled his eyes at him, and said: "You, you are a little too cautious..."

While the two were talking, Cao Yuan, the housekeeper, came to the door to report that the young master of the Li family had come to report the funeral.

Hearing the word "reporting the funeral", Cao Yong sat up straight, a little puzzled, and asked: "Didn't Li Cheng get better a few days ago?"

Just listen to Cao Yuandao: "My lord, it's not the third cousin, I heard it's the old lady from Suzhou. The two cousins ​​have come. In addition to reporting the funeral, they also came to bid farewell to the wife and the uncle. Now they are waiting in the side hall." .”

Is this Wen Taijun gone?
Cao Yong was a little stunned, now it is November of the 59th year of Kangxi, if Li Xu Dingyou, even if he can't escape the liquidation of the fourth elder brother, he can temporarily avoid the edge, and he will not become the one who "kills chickens and terrorizes monkeys" after the fourth elder brother ascends the throne Only "chicken".

"The old lady of the Li family's Wen family? Before my mother entered the palace, she was taken care of by her in the Li family." The sixteenth elder brother saw that Cao Yong remained silent, and said: "If I remember correctly, the old man is already over 90 , can be considered a long life."

Cao Yong came to his senses, nodded, then waved to Cao Yuan, saying: "Let someone take them to see the wife first."

Cao Yuan went down in response, Elder Sixteen said: "Since Furuo has something to do at home, I will go back first, and go to see Elder Thirteen on the way."

Cao Yong hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Master Sixteen, will the emperor allow Li to weave Ding You?"

The sixteenth elder brother did not pick on Cao Yong's unfamiliar title to his cousin, after all, he has never been close to the Li family.

"Suzhou Weaving is not an important position, but Li Xu has been in Suzhou for nearly 20 years, and has always been relied on by Huang Ama. In addition, there are few people who need to use Huang Ama now, so I am afraid it will be overwhelmed. "The sixteenth elder brother thought for a while and replied.

Yes, after the death of Sun Taijun, even though Cao Yin was in Xiaozhong, he did not resign from the official position of weaving.

There are precedents to follow, it is not surprising that Kangxi would not allow Li Xu and Ding You.

In the final analysis, Kangxi was old and suspicious, and he only trusted the courtiers he promoted.As for those young and strong officials, Kangxi was really worried about using them because they were affected by the incident of seizing their heirs in the early years...

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The inner house, the orchid courtyard, and the upper room.

Looking at the Li Yu brothers kneeling on the ground, Li's tears were already shed, he raised his hands to help the two grandnephews, and said with a sob: "They are all of my own flesh and blood, so hurry up. The old lady has a long life, you also have to mourn, and go on the road at this time , and offend others."

Li Cheng's eyes were also red, and he said: "The grandchildren are fine, but they can't show their filial piety in front of the aunt. The aunt should take good care of her life, and it will save my grandfather and grandfather from worrying about it."

In addition to being saddened by Wen Taijun's death, Mrs. Li is most worried about her mother Gao Taijun.

In the early years, when Taijun Wen was there, Taijun Gao stayed in Suzhou, and his sister-in-law depended on each other, so he was not alone; now that Taijun Wen is gone, Taijun Gao is also in his early twilight years, and has a bad temper, so I can't blame Li for being worried.

It's just that the two nephews and grandchildren in front of me are young, and they can't talk about anything else. Mrs. Li just asked when he would leave Beijing.

Hearing that their brothers were going to be on the road tomorrow, Mrs. Li looked at the thin Li Cheng, but felt a little worried, and told the maid: "Go to Grandma's yard to get two ginseng, and just say I want to give it to someone."

The servant girl went down in response, and was meeting Cao Yong at the door. She hurriedly turned aside, picked up the curtain, and knelt down to ask Cao Yong to come in.

Mrs. Li was telling Li Yu: "You are an elder brother, take care of your brother on the way. Although going to the funeral is the way of filial piety, but it is not good to hurt your body by rushing, and let the old man live uneasy, that is unfilial .”

"Yes, great-aunt, my grandson has made a note, and I am determined to take care of my third brother." Li Yu bowed in response, with a very sincere attitude.

Seeing her son coming in, Mrs. Li wiped her tears with a handkerchief, and said, "Yong'er, the old lady is gone, and your two nephews will return home for the funeral tomorrow."

The two Li Yu brothers greeted Cao Yong. Cao Yong waved his hand and called them up, saying: "It was fine before, how can it be gone?"

The brothers of the Li family had already told Mrs. Li just now, but it was just because the old man was suffering from exogenous wind evil or something.

Cao Yong thought for a while, and said to Li Cheng: "Go back and see my uncle, and say hello to me. I told my uncle, if my uncle Ding You, Fuling goes north, send someone to the capital early, so that I can make people prepare early. on."

After hearing this, Li Cheng's heart skipped a beat.This sentence sounds like an ordinary coping, but it also seems to mean something else.Could it be that this cousin got some news and wants to mention something about the Li family?
He raised his head and was right in front of Cao Yong.

After Cao Yong said this sentence, he already regretted it.

The Li family is in Suzhou, after all, it is far away. Even if they are relatives, the fourth elder brother will not burn the anger on the Cao family; Take the Cao family to the river ditch.

I am a bit too idealistic. After all, what happened to the Li family, the deficit is not the main thing. It is mainly because of the money bags of the eighth and fourteenth elder brothers. Let's go home.

Thinking in his heart, Cao Yong turned his eyes away and said to Li Shi: "Mother should also mourn. The old man is over ninety years old, and he didn't suffer any crimes during his lifetime. This is a happy funeral..."

The brothers of the Li family left Beijing tomorrow, and there are still many things to take care of today, so they didn't stay longer, and then they left.

Seeing that his mother was worried, he even brought two ginseng plants for Li Cheng. Cao Yong thought she was worried about Li Cheng's health, and persuaded: "Mother, don't worry too much. Li Cheng's illness has already been cured, but he looks weak. .”

Mrs. Li hesitated for a moment, and said: "Yong'er, the old lady is gone, should our family also send a few people to go to Suzhou with Brother Cheng and the others to mourn the funeral?"

Cao Yong nodded and said: "It's natural, let Wu Sheng and Zhao An go to Suzhou with their two nephews to pay homage to the funeral... also to greet my grandmother, if I can take my grandmother home, it will save my mother from worrying... ..."

This last sentence was said by Cao Yong after seeing Li's face.

No matter what the outsiders guessed, in Li Shi's heart, Gao Taijun was her biological mother, and she couldn't part with her family.

Sure enough, after hearing what his son said, Li's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "The two of them are safe to watch, but when the time comes to see the wives, it is better to make two well-behaved wives."

Cao Yong agreed, at this moment, Chu Yu also came over.

Mrs. Li discussed with his daughter-in-law and selected two capable wives...

*
Suzhou, weaving mansion, inner house.

Because the front yard is an official office, a mourning hall cannot be set up. The mourning hall of the old lady of the Wen family is set up in the yard of the old lady.

Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Sun brought Li Nai's concubine daughters to cry behind the mourning hall.In front of the mourning hall, there are three generations of men from the Li family.

Next door is Gao Taijun's yard.

Gao Taijun and Wen Taijun are of the same generation, they only need to obey Xiaogong, and they don't have to go to the spirit to guard.

She held Xiangyu in her arms, but her complexion was not good.

Since Li Ding's twin sons returned to the Li Mansion, Xiangyu's situation has become embarrassing.

Earlier, Li Xu thought that his second son only had this kind of blood, so even if he was a daughter and grandson, he would be regarded as loving, and the same is true for Wang's side.

When the twins entered the mansion, the weight of Xiangyu became lighter.

In addition, she and Li Xu's old son and the same mother were not obvious in the early years. In the past few years, the appearance of the aunt and nephew has become more and more similar, which made Li Xu frown and ordered people not to take Xiangyu with her. to people.

Thinking of her granddaughter's life experience, Mrs. Wang felt as if she had eaten a fly, so she didn't want to see her anymore.

Xiangyu is already seven years old, at an age that knows how to look at the faces of adults, she can naturally sense that her grandparents hate her, and she is pitiful for a little older child. Fortunately, she has Gao Taijun's protection, otherwise even the maids and mother-in-law would be bullied.

After Wen Taijun passed away, Li Xu also sent someone to send a message that Xiangyu was not allowed to go to Lingqian.

Today is the day to burn the "February", and the next door has been watching the movement of various rituals since the morning.Xiangyu, the great-granddaughter, is not even qualified to guard the spirit.

She was brought up by Gao Taijun, so others don't feel sorry for her, but Gao Taijun will.

She felt sorry for Xiangyu, scolded Li Xu thousands of times in her heart, and was already worried about Xiangyu's miserable situation with no one to rely on after a hundred years.

"Sin, sin!" Thinking that Xiangyu fell into this embarrassing situation, it was not someone else, but her own grandfather, Gao Taijun was very angry, and said to himself.

After all, Xiangyu was still young, she had already fallen asleep in Gao Taijun's arms, showing a childish face, her small hands tightly grasping Gao Taijun's front.

Seeing this, Gao Taijun sighed inwardly, pulled a pillow from the side, and gently put Xiangyu on the kang.

At this time, I heard hurried footsteps coming from outside the door, and someone said through the curtain: "Second old lady, granddaughter-in-law is in a hurry to see you..."

It was Li Nai's wife, Sun Shi, who came. Seeing her loud voice, Mr. Gao was afraid of disturbing Xiangyu, so he was a little unhappy, and said, "Why don't you go to your wife for something urgent, but come to my lonely old woman's room to talk?"

Listening to her, Mrs. Sun picked up the curtain and came in, with an anxious face, said: "Second old lady, the third grandfather has passed away, the master is not looking well, the wife sent the granddaughter-in-law over here, please the second old lady..."

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