Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 978
Hang Seng is two years younger than Hongli, but because of his strong body, his strength is no weaker than Hongli.In a real comparison, Hongli is no match for Hang Seng at all.

It's just that Hang Seng has been studying with him for more than half a year, and he already knows that reading with him is just reading with him, and that being competitive is something for princes and grandchildren.

Therefore, after a long while on the court, the tired Hongli was sweating, and the two still faced off in a draw.

It was the guard who was watching the excitement nearby, seeing Cao Yong coming over to say hello, which alarmed the two on the field and made them stop.

"Father!" Hang Seng's eyes sparkled, and he immediately ran over with a knife in hand.

Although Hongli was sweating profusely and hadn't won against Hang Seng, he felt that he had a good time playing, he let out a long sigh of satisfaction, took the towel handed over by the little eunuch, wiped the sweat from his head, and then walked over to meet Cao Yong. meet.

The two are different in respect and inferiority. Although Hongli is only half a teenager, Cao Yong also wants to meet with full respect.

Hongli, on the other hand, knew how to be human, so he avoided it and returned the half-respect.

"Concubine Cao came here on a special trip to find Cao Lin?" Hongli asked with a smile.

Cao Yong nodded and said: "I'm going back to Beijing in the afternoon. If it's cheap, I want to bring my dog ​​back with me."

In the Nanyuan paddock, unlike the study in the palace, Hongli and Hang Seng are very leisurely with their daily homework.

Hearing what Cao Yong said, Hongli didn't ask much, but looked at Hang Seng with envy.

Speaking of which, Cao Yong has been here for countless days since he moved to Nanyuan from Shengjia, but there are several times when he came to the school to spy.As the son of man, Hongli, the grandson of the emperor, did not have this treatment.

In the pasture, in the imperial tent, he occasionally met his father, but it was just a reprimand.

"Under the order of Emperor Mafa, Xu Xueshi of the Hanlin Academy who is teaching us in Nanyuan is the most easy to talk to. Cao Erfu wants to take Cao Lin home, just say hello to him; if you are not free, I will It’s also good to pass the news directly on your behalf.” Hongli said.

It's not that he's too busy to spare time, it's too frivolous to let the emperor's grandson spread the word.Cao Yong thanked Hongli for his kindness, and decided to find Xueshi Xu by himself later.

When Hang Seng heard that his father was going to take him home, his face flushed red, and he couldn't hide his excitement.Father two said a few words, made an appointment to meet in the afternoon, Cao Yong left first.

The sun is rising in the east, and the glowing red morning glow adds warmth to this deserted winter day.

Hang Seng turned his head to look at Hongli, hesitated, and said, "Fourth Master, can I take that Haidongqing back with me?"

A few days ago, Haidongqing came to pay tribute from outside the customs. It happened that Hongli and Hengsheng were in front of the emperor, so Kangxi gave them two, one and one.

After hearing this, Hongli was puzzled: "Eh? Haidongqing is used for hunting, and it is still used for the eight-day siege. Why do you take it back?"

Hang Seng smiled and said, "Take it back and show it to my elder brothers. I saw it at my grandfather's house in the early years. When I come back tomorrow, I will bring it back."

Hongli was speechless, he didn't understand that Hang Seng had already made up his mind and asked him.He doesn't know, Hang Seng is just a habit, he has followed his brother since he was a child, and he is used to letting others make up his mind for him.

But looking at Hang Seng's trusting eyes, he still got hotheaded, and said, "Is one enough, or will I take mine back to you too?"

Hang Seng widened his eyes when he heard the words, and said, "Let me take both of them back?"

Hongli nodded, and replied with a smile: "It's just two birds of prey, so what? It's just that after all, it was bestowed by Huang Mafa himself, and they always show up when hunting. Qing’s Eagle Slave is a servant of our mansion, let him go back with you to take care of him.”

After hearing this, Hang Seng already found it troublesome.

If I took a sea dongqing back, it was his own bird, and even if something went wrong, it didn't matter; the other was Hongli's, and if there was something wrong with shedding or loosening, it would be a drag on my parents.

"It's not like hunting. It's enough to have a look at one of them. Fourth master, do you want your servant to take it back and show it to fifth master?" Hang Seng scratched his head and asked.

To others, Haidongqing is a rare thing; to the grandson of the prince who grew up in the palace, although this thing cannot be owned by everyone, it is also common.Almost every palace has a special bird house, where raptors are kept for hunting, as well as songbirds and feathered birds for entertainment.

Therefore, Hongli waved his hand and said: "If I remember correctly, we still have two Costinus in the palace, so I don't care about this..."

*
Tomorrow is the banquet day of the uncle's mansion. With Cao Yong's status today, such entertainment is unavoidable.Therefore, he decided to return to Beijing this afternoon and return to Nanyuan Ranch after going to the uncle's mansion tomorrow for a cutscene.

It was Cao Yong's impromptu idea to bring Hang Seng home together.

Before arranging Hang Seng to meet King Khan's son, he had a lot to say to Hang Seng, and it was inconvenient to be outside.

That Xu Xueshi was just like Hongli said, he was a kind and humble person.

Regarding Cao Yong's request for leave for Hang Seng in the past, he didn't agree with any nonsense.

Therefore, after lunch, Cao Yong took Heng back to the city.The two sea dongqings, as well as the eagle slaves who waited on the birds, had to return with their father.

Father and son were in the same car, but Cao Yong didn't know how to speak.

Hang Seng's life experience is not suitable for a child to tell the whole story.

The widow gave birth to a child, hated by the old King Khan, and abandoned by Princess Khan, all of which were unbearable, not something a child could bear.

But if you lie and deceive, there will always be a day when it will be exposed.

Seeing Cao Yong's silence, Hang Seng was a little uneasy, raised his head and said: "Father... has something on his mind..."

Cao Yong lowered his head and asked: "The masters of Bala and China are also in Nanyuan, have you seen them?"

Hang Seng shook his head, a little dazed.

"He is the son of King Khan of Khalkha, Outer Mongolia. He came to court with the great lama. He has been looking for two times these days and said he wants to see you." Cao Yong said after deliberation.

Hearing this, Hang Seng's face showed neither anxiety nor obvious sadness and joy, but instead showed curiosity: "The master of Bala and China? Father, will he give someone away to me?"

"I don't know." Cao Yong replied: "However, did Hang Seng forget to teach his father in the early years? Don't be greedy in vain, or you will become a fish biting the hook and let others calculate."

After hearing this, Hang Seng immediately lowered his head and said, "Father taught me, I understand."

Ever since Bala and Chi were around, Hang Seng felt uncomfortable.Since he was a child, he and his elder brother lived and ate together, and any good things were shared equally among the brothers.

But he was the only gift from the Mongol, and he was not happy to forget his brother.Afterwards, even though my brother was also equipped with guards, he always felt that something was wrong.

Hang Seng's greed is also born for his family.

Knowing the son is like a father, Cao Yong looked at such an honest and well-behaved son, vaguely guessed what was going on in his mind, and couldn't help but secretly sighed.

On Cao's side, someone sent a letter in the morning.

Although Cao Yong and his son left the house only three or two days after the birthday banquet, Chu Yu still made careful arrangements, and even ordered a special order to use a large pot of boiling water in the kitchen so that the father and son could take a bath and change clothes when they came back.

After Hang Seng greeted Mrs. Li and Chu Yu, he went back to Songyuan first.

Cao Yong went back to Wutong Court, took a bath comfortably, and then asked his wife how the preparations for the congratulatory gift of the uncle's house were.

Regardless of Li Si'er's background, since he has become an imperial order, he will always have to deal with him in the future.

There is also the title of the Duke of the Tong Mansion that is still pending. The title of the Duke of the descendant family will most likely fall on Longkoduo.At that time, Li Si'er has been promoted from wife to wife of the Duke, and is of a higher rank than the uncle of Cao's family. Even if Li Shi sees her, she will avoid her.

"According to the master's order, the four-color gift has already been prepared. The old lady has also read the gift list and nodded." Chu Yu said.

Cao Yong remembered what he said casually to Yi Duli yesterday, and told Chu Yu about his son's marriage.

As soon as these four sons were righted, her daughter changed from a concubine to a concubine, with a very different status.As long as the girls in their family let out the wind of talking about marriage, I don't know how many strong people will come to power.

After hearing her husband's words, Chu Yu felt much more at ease.As a mother, she also has her own considerations when her children grow up.For the eldest son, she doesn't want the daughter of an official family, but wants to find it in the clan.

Most of the daughters of officials and eunuchs are drafted, and those who are outstanding must be tied to the clan. Those who can marry independently are either in poor health or in appearance.

Daughters of the clan are also much better. It is better to find a girl with a good tutor than a housekeeper.

While the husband and wife were chatting, Hang Seng had already personally carried the bird cage to his elder brother's sunflower yard.

These two sea dongqings are white with spots, standing on the pillars in the cage, they look very cute.

Not only Tianyou and their half-children like it, but even Xiaoxie and Lelan said that the bird is beautiful and energetic, so they also fed him pine nuts.

Knowing that Hai Dongqing can only stay in the mansion for one night, everyone feels a little bit reluctant.It was Zuo Cheng who volunteered and asked someone to take a pen, ink, paper and inkstone. He wanted to draw a few pictures...

*
The next day was the fifth day of November, the day when the uncle's mansion had a banquet.

After breakfast, Cao Yong went to the Orchid Court and waited for Li Shi to go out together.Chu Yu also received a post about the banquet, but she was not satisfied yet, so it was hard for her to go out and show her face.

Regarding the marriage of the younger generation, Cao Yong greeted Mrs. Li before leaving home, and agreed that it was the one who was not suitable for early marriage by God.

Tong Mansion, the main house in the inner courtyard.

Sitting in front of the glass mirror, Li Si'er looked at it again and again, but still felt dissatisfied, so he threw away the golden hairpin in his hand and was annoyed.

Long Kedo was beside him, drinking millet porridge, and smilingly watching his concubine getting dressed.

Seeing that she was unhappy, Longkodo couldn't even eat, so he hurriedly asked, "What's the matter? Are you tired from Zhang Luo's banquet today?"

Li Si'er shook his head and said: "It's all the servants and servants who are asking for it. I'm still tired. It's just that there are too many female guests here today. I'm afraid that I will be too shabby and lose the face of the master."

It's a shame to say it's "poor". This Li Si'er is all over, not to mention that Zhu is full of brilliance, and his clothes are also made of good materials.

It's just that after saying this, Longkodo had to coax her a little bit, promising to give her another two sets of tricks.

Li Si'er was now happy, looking at Long Kedo's eyes full of tenderness and whispers.

Longkodo's eyes fell on the violet jade bracelet exposed on Li Si'er's left wrist, and his expression was a little stiff.

According to the rules in Beijing, gold is exchanged for jade in April every year, and jade is exchanged for gold in October every year.Li Si'er still wears a jade bracelet in the winter moon, which is very inappropriate...

(End of this chapter)