Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 979
It's not the first time Cao Yong has come to Guojiu's mansion. As early as a few years ago when the old man of Tong's family passed away, Cao Yong had been here to pay homage to the mansion.

However, because the two families have normal contacts and there are many tourists in Tong's mansion, Cao Yong just showed his face to make fun of it.

This time, Cao Yong was welcomed into the main hall by the butler, and talked with several clan princes Baylor.

Among the nobles, few have the title of duke.Either one of the five founding ministers of the country, or one of the descendants of the family.Therefore, Cao Yong, the uncle, can be regarded as the top among the people.

Coupled with the status of He Shuo's son-in-law, even if the clan's Bei Le Bei Zi saw him, he would greet him twice.

Among the elder princes, only one came, not the fourth elder brother Cao Yong thought, but the tenth elder brother who did not come out to socialize in the capital.

Elder Brother Shi was sitting at the head of Cao Yong. He was the title of King Duoluo and the prince of the dynasty. Among the guests in the room, only Prince Zhuang had a higher seniority and a more prominent title than him, so he wanted nothing to do. very.

In the early years, he disliked Cao Yong, thinking that he was just a slave, but he went around trying to please him, which was shameless.These years, because of my health, I stayed away from disputes, but I can see them more clearly.

The Cao family has been looking at the scenery these years, but in fact it has insufficient foundation.

What Cao Yong has done these years is just to protect himself, and he has never taken the initiative to plot against others.This point can be said to be connected with the fate of his elder brother, the prince.

He is no different from Cao Yong, seemingly beautiful, but startling every step of the way.

The son of a noble concubine, he was initially appointed as the county king, his aunt was the queen, and his mother's family was the descendant. It was the home of the founding lord and former minister. His uncles and cousins ​​occupied a place in the army.

Regardless of origin or mother clan, apart from Second Elder Brother, he is the most distinguished.

This eminence brought him not a blessing, but trepidation.

His mother and concubine have a high status, but they are not favored. The reason is that there is a prominent family behind them.The relatives of the past dynasties, the queen mother's family and the two generations of the queen's family have many disputes.

Although the family of ten elder brothers is a descendant family, but because their grandfather was convicted of being a party to Oboi in the early years, under the neglect of the emperor, they are far inferior to the Tong family and the Hesheli family.

These have nothing to do with the tenth elder brother, what is related to the tenth elder brother is the fear of the emperor's father when he was young.It was the first time he entered the study, and after being praised by his husband, the emperor's father looked at him not with encouragement, but with cold disgust.Since then, Elder Brother Ten has known that he cannot stand out.

The word "congmin" may be used by the brother next to him, but he himself can't get it.

Even after his biological mother died of illness, his father on the dragon chair did not think about pitying this son, but continued to take precautions against it.

At that time, his maternal grandmother was still there, and wanted to marry the granddaughter to the prince's grandson so that the prince's grandson could rely on him.However, the emperor personally intervened in the marriage of the tenth elder brother, pointing out Niu Hulu's family to a prince, and pointing out the Mongolian county princess who entered Beijing for draft to the tenth elder brother as his son-in-law.

As a noble concubine, being the eighth elder brother's follower is not as "brotherly" as it seems on the surface.Living in the palace, even if he loses his mother at the age of 12, he will not be a fragile teenager.

No matter how warm the eighth elder brother is, or the small favors and small favors, the tenth elder brother cannot be convinced.

The reason for choosing to be with the eighth and ninth elder brothers is more unwilling.

It's a farce to fight back and forth.

Thinking of the eighth elder brother who died in embarrassment, the tenth elder brother looked at Cao Yong, but remembered a question that had been hidden for many years.Thinking of this, I can't wait to ask him immediately, but in the living room, there are so many people, it's not the place to talk.

"Cao Yong, the room is stuffy, it's been a long time since you left the banquet, why don't you go out for a walk with your grandfather?" Elder Brother Ten lowered his voice and said.

Cao Yong turned his head and looked at Elder Brother Shi.

Although because of Mr. Fang Zhong, the two families resolved the deadlock in the early years and had some contacts, but his relationship with Elder Brother Shi is still mediocre, not a relationship where they can talk to each other.However, Brother Ten obviously has something to say right now.

"The minister is also wanting to breathe, Shi Ye please." Cao Yongsui was full of doubts, but calmly agreed.

The host, Longkodo, was talking enthusiastically with the present Prince Zhuang. His former concubine and current wife of the uncle's mansion, Li Si'er, worshiped under the name of Prince Zhuang Fujin.

Speaking of which, he is a brother of the Kangxi family, and Longkodo is a cousin and brother-in-law of Kangxi, and they are of the same generation.From now on, they became the father-in-law and the son-in-law, a little noisy.However, among the high-status and senior wives in the capital, only Prince Zhuang Fujin was willing to accept the "good intentions" of the Tong family to "marry" the two families.

Just after leaving the living room, I saw the housekeeper of the uncle's mansion leading the fourth elder brother over from behind the screen wall.

Seeing Cao Yong and the tenth elder brother together, the fourth elder brother couldn't help but glanced at Cao Yong, and then he saw the two of them as usual, and went to the living room.

There are people coming and going in this yard, and there is no quiet place.

Seeing this, Elder Brother Ten couldn't help frowning, and called the big butler to come closer and said, "Is there a quiet side hall? I want to take a rest before the banquet."

"Yes, Master Shi, please come over with your slaves." The butler bowed back.

Elder Brother Shi nodded and said, "Lead the way ahead."

The big housekeeper responded, looking at Cao Yong who was still with the tenth elder brother was a little strange, but he didn't think too much, and still honestly led the two of them around the corner door in front of the ear room, and entered the next courtyard.

Then, he led the two of them to the West Wing.

Here, all the paintings and calligraphy are hanging on the walls, and most of them are authentic works.

Because of the batch of antique calligraphy and paintings at home, Cao Yong went to Liulichang a few times, and he has a little more knowledge about calligraphy and painting than before.

In addition to the calligraphy and paintings hanging around, there are also tables and chairs in this room. Brother Shi sat down and looked up at Cao Yong.

This staring stare made Cao Yong's scalp numb.

He finally couldn't help it, raised his head, and asked: "Master Shi brought Cao over here, isn't it really a rest?"

Elder Brother Shi took another look at him, sure he didn't miss anything, and said: "Cao Yong, you refused to be Hong Xi's companion, and you refused to be drawn to you by Third Brother and Myna Brother, you were really cowardly, you didn't dare Standing in line; or do you have a bright eye, have already made up your mind, and put the treasure on others?"

Elder Brother Shi asked straightforwardly, but Cao Yong could only play tricks: "It's been so many years, how can I remember it clearly? I was still young, and I was surrounded by the housekeeper and teacher arranged by my father. Most of the big and small affairs were arranged by these two people. I want to say that if I dare to stand in line, my father can beat me to death with a board without outsiders.

There are some things that cannot be said in front of my good friend Sixteenth Brother, let alone Tenth Brother who has no friendship.

Elder Brother Ten became curious and wanted to ask more questions.

Cao Yong has already diverted the conversation, asking about the whereabouts of Brother Jiu, and then asking about Guixiang Village, which has reopened after changing the plaque.

The tenth elder brother heard him mention the ninth elder brother a few times inside and outside the words, and he was a little strange: "Aren't you against the ninth elder brother? Why do you still pay attention to him so much?"

After Cao Yong heard this, he quickly waved his hands and said, "I'm just curious. Lord Jiu usually goes in and out with Lord Ten. Why don't you see Master Jiu today.

"He is busy, and a few days ago, when the eighth sister-in-law hurt Li Si'er in Yongwang's mansion, the ninth sister-in-law followed suit. With the spirit of the ninth brother, he will not bring the embarrassment and contradictions of a few days ago, and come to The uncle's mansion eats and drinks..." Elder Brother Ten said slowly, but he didn't take Li Si'er seriously.

"A few days ago, Longkoduo took people out to drink, and I heard that there is a good place. Let's go to see and enjoy some other day." Seeing that Cao Yong didn't answer, Elder Brother Shi mumbled with a smell of alcohol .

Cao Yong looked at the people coming and going outside, wondering if Long Kedo was considered a change.

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The inner house, the main courtyard, and Li's situation are not as comfortable as Cao Yong.

Prince Zhuang Fujin and Li Si'er took turns preaching, hoping to fulfill Li Si'er's wish. .

Because of the same surname, Li Si'er has changed her address in her mouth, saying "sister" one by one.Those who didn't know, thought they were real sisters, and wanted to gossip in private.

If Mrs. Li is sitting on pins and needles, she can't wait to go back immediately.

However, Li Si'er interrupted Prince Zhuang Fujin, and did not intend to let him go.Instead, he excused them to have tea alone and led them to the side hall.

"I have heard about my sister's name for a long time, and I have long wanted to make friends. I didn't get what I wanted until today." Li Si'er replied with a smile.

"Ma'am, you're too polite, I really don't dare to be so old." Li Shi said, feeling a little strange in her heart, could it be that her son and daughter-in-law have guessed wrongly, this country's uncle and wife have no intention of marrying Cao's family, otherwise why would you not see them making a fuss.

If Li Si'er has this plan, he should speak with the etiquette of juniors.After all, if the marriage is legitimate, Mrs. Li is the old lady of the in-laws.

However, Mrs. Li forgot Li Si'er's background. If she really behaved properly, she would not become the laughing stock of the powerful circle.

She was listening to Li Si'er chatting with old Fujin with her ears open, and in her heart, she reminded her son and daughter-in-law to remember to say a few words over and over again.Just waiting for Li Si'er to speak, he will decline this marriage.

But Li Si'er didn't intend to speak, he said "Er Niang" one by one, coaxing Zhuang Wang Fujin into a smile.

Then, as if remembering something, she whispered a few instructions to the maid standing behind her.

Although Li's temperament is soft, he has gained some experience over the years.Seeing that my uncle and wife don't play cards according to the game, I feel uneasy.

After about a cup of tea, Li Sier began to talk about his children with Prince Zhuang Fujin.For a while, I hate iron for being weak, and for a while I feel proud.

Mrs. Li was by the side, only those who sighed followed.Poor parents all over the world, being a woman is not easy after all, and the struggle is still on the children.

At this time, I saw the servant girl coming in and whispering in front of Li Si'er.

Li Si'er's smile was even better, and at that moment of youthfulness, Prince Zhuang, Fujin and Li's family couldn't take their eyes off it.

With such good looks, the rest is not important, they have all been made up for.No wonder Longko dotes on his concubines and destroys his wives. Such a beauty will not be at peace in any house.

All of a sudden, the two elder wives felt a little lucky.

"Emiang, sister, I have a couple of children under my knees. They heard that you are here, and they want to come over and kowtow to you." Si'er said with a smile.

Prince Zhuang Fujin had been a "mother-in-law" for a long time, and seemed to be very interested. Hearing Li Si'er's words, he said: "I'm still waiting, let the children come in quickly, I have to take a good look..."

(End of this chapter)