Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 893

"This old lady, since she believes that the Li family is good, why is she willing to come here?" Cao Jia's mouth showed a bit of sneer, the two siblings gossiping in private, without so many scruples, she has no dissatisfaction with Gao Taijun cover up.

In the 54th year of Kangxi, after Gao's entry to Beijing, he offended Cao Jia's granddaughter.

There was no other reason, but Cao Jia could not understand how Gao talked about Li's family, and he was not only inconsiderate to Li who was pregnant at the time, but also made people feel bad.

In addition, she is close to the great-granddaughter of the Li family, she is mediocre to Tianyou and Tianhui, and she is even more indifferent to Cao Jia's younger brothers, so Cao Jia can't get close to this grandmother.

Although they are relatives of flesh and blood, I haven't seen them many times since I was a child. This kind of flesh and blood relationship is really weak.

Seeing Cao Yong smile wryly when he heard the words, Cao Jia gave him a sideways glance, and said: "You are a filial son, I am heartless. Anyway, in my eyes, I only recognize my wife as an elder. What do other people have to do with me?" I want to do it. You have always avoided the Li family, now you are going to have a headache."

"As long as my wife's surname is Li, this relationship will never be severed. My wife has been forbearing in the past few years, and taking my grandmother over can be considered as her concern." Cao Yong said.

"Forget it, let the wife do what she wants." Cao Jia said, frowning.

"My sister made a special trip to ask me to come here, didn't I just ask this?" Cao Yong asked.

Only then did Cao Jia think about the business, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Brother, this year is the year of the draft... Recently, many wives have come to ask me about Fu Peng's marriage, and the Fourteenth Fujin even asked twice. Are you Uncle Fu Peng, do you have any ideas?"

Hearing "Fourteen Fortunes", Cao Yong hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Sister, don't talk about the girl from the Yan family..."

Cao Jia didn't expect him to say this, and said: "Isn't it just to stay away from Brother Fourteen's house?

By the side?Cao Yong is not in favor of early marriage.Fifteen and six-year-old children should marry early, which is not conducive to the next generation.

However, the royal clan has always been popular for early marriage.Cao Jia also married 16-year-old Narsu at the age of 17.

Besides, like the status of the eldest son of the Fupeng County Prince's Mansion, this must be assigned by the palace.Even if the palace wants to delay it for a few years, it may not be able to make the decision.

"Huh? My brother-in-law is not here, should I wait for my brother-in-law to come back after a big wedding?" Cao Yong suddenly thought of this and asked.

Cao Jiashi nodded, and said: "So this time I will probably point to a side room first. Fu Peng is getting bigger, and there must always be someone waiting by his side."

Cao Yong knew that even if it was a concubine, she would not be an ordinary beautiful girl, and she was designated as a lady of an official family.

Fu Peng is the eldest son, the future king of the county, and this concubine is the side Fujin of the king of the county, which is not something a girl from the common people of the Eight Banners can take on.

"Brother-in-law has been in the Northwest Army for the past few years. If my sister can pick someone for the important places, it's best to avoid those who are related to the Northwest." Cao Yong thought for a while and replied.

This is sincerely thinking about her brother-in-law and nephew, but Cao Jiashi is a little annoyed, she glared at Cao Yong and said: "Why, my elder brother is so poor, he is not worthy of a niece?"

Cao Yong listened, a little dumb.

This is an old saying, Cao Jia loves Tianhui as a girl, so she wished to stay by her side for the rest of her life.I mentioned it to Cao Yong earlier, because he didn't want his aunt to marry him, so he dismissed it as a talk.

Now, Cao Jiashi is showing some seriousness, waiting for Cao Yong's answer.

"Sister, although the Fujin of the palace is honorable, it also has a heavy burden to bear. After suffering all these years, why is Tianhui willing to endure this hardship?" Cao Yong asked rhetorically.

Cao Jiashi looked at his younger brother, as if he wanted to see his heart.

"Marry a daughter from a high family, marry a woman from a low family" is the standard for family marriage.

With Tianhui's background, the eldest daughter of the Earl's Mansion, He Shuogege's own daughter, is fully qualified to be the county king Fujin.

"My brother is really reluctant to give Tianhui to Fu Peng? Although Fuxiu was also born to me, he will be the second child at most in the future. If Tianhui gives Fuxiu, as the wife of Beizi, his status is not as good as that of the county king Fujin. It can be easier." Cao Jiashi said.

When Cao Yong heard the words, he felt black lines all over his head, and said: "Sister, Tianhui is only eight years old, isn't it too early to say this?"

"Tianhui is small, but Fupeng and Fuxiu are growing up. We must plan as soon as possible so that you won't blame me in the future." Cao Jiashi said.

Thinking about the men at this time, there are not many who do not have three wives and four concubines.For example, in the Wangfu, Cao Yong felt uncomfortable if he let people in the house go when he was in his teens.

It is a wish for others to get closer, but for Cao Yong, it is quite taboo.

First of all, Tianhui and Fu Peng are cousins, and their blood relationship is too close; the other is that the Fu Peng brothers belong to the clan, and their status will always be more noble than the Cao family.

If Tianhui really married one of her cousins, the husband and wife would get along well, but if the relationship was not good and she was wronged, she would have no place to reason.

"Sister, although Tianhui can see things, she can't see well. I only have this one daughter, and I only hope that she will be safe and happy. It is a blessing to be a daughter-in-law for my sister, but it is also a blessing to be a daughter for my sister. I still say that, now The children are too young. This important marriage matter, I still want to wait for the children to grow up and see what they like." Because they are brothers and sisters, Cao Yong did not beat around the bush and said bluntly.

Cao Jiashi looked at Cao Yong for a while, sighed, and said: "It is because you only have this daughter, so you should make plans early. You are already on the rise in the court. Even if you want to find a general I'm afraid I can't be a son-in-law."

This is also the truth, Cao Yong sighed in his heart.

The days go by so fast, and it is time to make plans for the future of our children.

"Fu Peng is six years older than Tian Hui. If you don't care, forget it. For Fu Xiu, it depends on the fate of the two children. When Tian Hui was in this mansion, Fu Xiu and Fu Xiu had the best relationship... " Cao Jiashi rubbed his forehead and said.

If it's not her married daughter, she misses her natal family.In addition to really loving Tianhui, wanting to get closer to his younger brother is also because he believes in the character of his younger brother and nephews.

After all, the marriage of two surnames is a major event, rather than waiting for someone from the palace to come down from someone, it is better to get married.

However, Cao Yong has no intention, and Cao Jiashi is not reluctant...

*
Rehe, the summer resort.

In addition to the appointment of the princes' retinue this year, Hongming, the eldest son of the fourteenth elder brother, and Fu Peng, the eldest son of the Prince's Palace of Pingjun, were also among them.

Just when Cao Jiashi and Cao Yong mentioned Fu Peng's marriage, Fu Peng was being dragged by Hongming to pay his respects to the residence of Empress Defei in the palace.

Fu Peng was a little bit reluctant, but it was hard to say it clearly, and said: "The holy car just arrived yesterday, and the empress has no appointments. It's better to wait for two days, quiet, and then greet the empress?"

Hongming waved his fan and said with a smile: "As long as you are sensible, am I being reckless? Grandma sent people to come, saying that there is a special tribute coming, and they are all delicious, and she said it is for us to make up for."

Because it is related to Concubine De, Fu Peng can't say anything, so he can only go with Hong Ming.

Beside the Empress Concubine De, there were two girls dressed in banners, looking at her attire, she didn't look like a court lady.A fifteen, six, a thirteen, four, are good looks.

Fu Peng became more cautious, followed behind Hong Ming and pretended to be dumb, and heard Concubine De take Hong Ming's hand and introduce him, this is the second cousin of the eldest uncle's family, and that is the fifth cousin of the third uncle's family.

Hearing that this relationship is a girl from the Wuya family of Concubine De's natal family, Fu Peng lowered his head and couldn't help gloating in his heart.

Hongming is seventeen this year, so he should be at the age of marriage.Seeing what Concubine De meant, she wanted to tell Hongming about her natal niece and grandniece.

However, as far as Fu Peng knew, Fourteen Fujin had already taken a fancy to his own niece, thinking of "kissing each other more".

Although Concubine De is one of the four concubines who are in charge of palace affairs in the harem, the marriage of the emperor's grandson is a major event, especially the emperor's grandson raised in front of the emperor, which cannot be surpassed by Kangxi.

Wu Ya's family background is Bao Yi, which is no match for the Wanyan family, a common Manchu surname.

It's either a waste of time, or a second place.

Hong Ming obviously didn't know there was such a thing coming out, he couldn't stay any longer, after asking An, he found an excuse and fled with Fu Peng.

Looking at Hong Ming's background, Fu Peng raised his eyebrows.

Ever since the [-]th elder brother became the "king of the generals", the voice of being the reserve has gradually increased.In the eyes of many people, the [-]th elder brother's reserve position is very secure. At that time, Hong Ming, the eldest son, will be the heir apparent.

No wonder, Concubine De and Fourteen Fujin were competing with each other over Hongming's marriage.

This is related to the two relatives, which family has a more stable position.

Could it be that I was busy earlier?
Going straight away from the palace where Concubine De lived, Hong Ming stopped, let out a long breath, and stood still beside Haizi.

"What a pair of sisters, second uncle is so beautiful." Fupeng was usually teased by him, and he smiled unkindly when he had a rare chance of revenge.

Hongming waved his hand and said: "Yanfu didn't see it, but he saw a lot of troubles. Don't be too complacent. This year, those women talk about it and pick and choose. You, the prince of the palace, are also indispensable."

"My nephew is still young, but my second uncle, when I get old, I won't procrastinate." Fu Peng said with a smile.

Hongming closed his fan, knocked on Fu Peng's forehead, and said: "You are so young, you should worry about these things, you really should hit him. I'm going to look for Uncle Fifteen, will you go?"

Fu Peng shook his head and said: "I brought a lot of books from the capital, my nephew won't go for a walk with my second uncle, I'll go back and pack up..."

*
Inside Andingmen, Nian Zhai.

Nian Gengyao left Beijing today, and Nian Xiyao and his nephew Nian Xi sent him out of the city.

When they returned to the city, the uncle and nephew parted ways, Nian Xi went to the inspector's office, and Nian Xiyao rode back to the Nian's house.

Thinking of his brother's two months in Beijing, Nian Xiyao felt a little uncomfortable.The more proud the younger brother is, the more frustrated he is.

He had been dismissed from the governor's post for more than a year, and there was no hope of recovery. He could only tend flowers and birds every day.

When I got home, as soon as I entered the gate, I saw the housekeeper stepping forward and said: "My lord, my lord sent someone to tell me to come over after I come back."

Nian Xiyao nodded in agreement, and walked through the second gate to the old man's yard.

After entering the courtyard, Nian Xiyao went to the porch and sent someone to pass the word, and only entered the house when the old man called to come in.

In the room, the old man was leaning on the kang, holding a hookah in his hand, and was eating cigarettes one mouthful at a time.There are two concubines in their forties who stand aside and wait on them.

Seeing the eldest son come in, he handed the hookah to the concubine next to him, and waved them off.

He sat up straight, with a bit of solemnity on his face: "The second child is gone? Who will deliver it?"

"There is Director Dai of Prince Yong's Mansion, and a few officials from the Six Departments..." Nian Xiyao bowed back.

The old man frowned, remained silent for a while, and said, "Use the money your younger brother brought back this time to buy dozens of hectares of sacrificial land...the rest of the money, buy a house in the city..."

After hearing this, Nian Xiyao hesitated, and asked with some doubts: "Father, didn't you just add the fields two years ago?"

It's not that he doesn't want to buy the land, but that he doesn't want to use his brother's money.

Logically speaking, this sacrificial land is regarded as the family property, and it is not divided when the family is divided, and it is in charge of the eldest son.

Nian Xiyao really couldn't do such a shameless thing as using his younger brother's money to add to the family property.It's not because he's afraid of affecting his brother's relationship, but because he doesn't want to bear the bad reputation of calculating his brother's money.

"You don't need to add too much, just add [-] hectares. The rest of the silver, go out to buy a house, and buy two more Zhuangzi." The old man thought for a while and said: "After buying, put it with the public. One piece, divide the property into two, and write the list and give it to me."

The Nian family has been officials for several generations, and the family is considered well-off.

The three fathers and sons are all great officials in the frontier, which is also a high-ranking family in the Han army banner.Savings over the years is also a decent family business.

Nian Xiyao was even more astonished, and said in amazement: "Father, this... this is a separation..."

The old man nodded and said: "Your brother left early this time, and it's too late. Get ready first, and when he returns to Beijing next time, I will preside over the separation of your family..."

Nian Xiyao asked cautiously, "Father is still angry with your second brother?"

The old man waved his hand and said, "There's nothing to be angry about. It's too late. It's too late. Maybe I can live for two more years..."

*
Cao Mansion, in front of the screen wall in the front yard.

Cao walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, his face frowning for a while, happy for a while, and stopped for a while, kicking his feet hard.

When Cao Yong entered the door, he saw the tangled appearance of his little cousin, and couldn't help laughing: "What's the matter, his face changed so quickly?"

"Brother, younger brother is waiting for you..." Hearing Cao Yong's voice, Cao Fu came forward and said.

"The sun is so poisonous, let's talk about it in the house." Cao Yong rode back, his forehead was sweating profusely from the sun, and he went to the study with two cousins ​​to talk: "Is the official department filling the vacancy in advance?"

"It's not filling the vacancies, it's the list of the sages...my younger brother's name is on it..." Cao Fu replied.

"Oh?" Cao Yong was a little surprised when he heard this.

This Shu Jishi, the seventh-rank treatment is to enter the Imperial Academy to study, usually seven people in the second and top 120, and top [-] Jinshi in the top three.Cao Fu's ranking is [-]th in the top three, which is already at the bottom of the Jinshi list.

"Brother, do I count as 'fortunately advanced', am I going to be laughed at?" Cao Fu said with a bit of apprehension.

Cao Yong said: "This is a good thing. At last, there is no need to make up for the lack of county magistrates. You are young, and you are a local parent official. If you are a little careless, it will be a disaster for the people of the county. What a great opportunity to study in Hanlin now. In the officialdom, who Don’t expect to be “fortunately advanced”? You are the official of the Six Departments, and you are still looking forward to waking up from a dream and hand-picked to become a bachelor. Three years later, there will be an exam. Instead of thinking wildly, you might as well work hard for three years and get an honor in the exam..."

(End of this chapter)