Chapter 171: Retreat as Advance
Cao Miao was lying on the recliner under the porch, looking at Cao Su who was practicing with Ah Hu, her eyebrows frowning slightly.
Sun Hao stood aside with his hands aside, trying not to look at Ah Hu and Cao Su. The two of them fought vigorously, not only hung up their colors, but also ripped off their clothes. Especially Cao Su, revealing half of his white buttocks.
For a scholar like Sun Hao, this kind of scene is really indecent. But he didn't dare to say it, Cao Miao didn't care, Ah Hu didn't dare to say anything, but Cao Su would unceremoniously let him see the criticism of weapons.
Cao Su followed Cao Miao to learn martial arts, and the martial arts were not learned very smoothly, but similar vices were learned as soon as they were learned.
"Zicheng, what do you suggest?"
Sun Hao had already prepared, took half a step forward, bowed down and said, "The prince's response is very good, and it is in line with the way." Lao Tzu Yunqu is complete, and Yun Rou is better than rigid, His Majesty intends to promote this marriage, it is not appropriate to refuse it head-on, when there is a roundabout, and then think of a good strategy. ”
Cao Zhi asked him to come back to inform Sima Yi about his proposal, he was originally worried that Cao Miao would be angry, but he didn't expect that Cao Miao had already agreed to Xiahou Hui in advance, but he was saved from persuasion. It can be seen that although Cao Miao is a little unreasonable, she knows very well what she can do and what she can't do.
In all fairness, he didn't want Cao Miao to marry Sima, but how to refuse was very skillful. What they have to face is not Sima Yi, but the Son of Heaven. In a head-on conflict with the Son of Heaven, no one will end well.
Because of a trivial matter, Cheng Bao Xun was killed in the imperial history, and his father Sun Yong regrets it to this day.
"Okay, you can go back to the palace first." Cao Miao sat up and waved his hand. "Tell my father what I said, and see if he can do anything good. In addition, the end of the year is approaching, and the affairs are busy, so you don't want to run at both ends. If there's anything to do, just send a guard back. ”
"Whoa." Sun Hao bowed and bowed, and left in a hurry.
Cao Miao looked at Cao Su and shouted, "Desi." ”
"Ugh." Cao Su answered, and ran over with a look of anticipation. "Yunliang, are you finally willing to teach me a trick?"
"Tricks? Bah! Cao Miao took a sip of Cao Su. The trick that makes you cut off your children and grandchildren, do you learn it? ”
Cao Su was not angry, and smiled more enthusiastically. "Yunliang, what's wrong? Whoever bullied you, tell me, I'll help you get angry. ”
"Pull it down. What did I say just now, didn't you hear? You see, when I scolded Sima Yi and beat Sima Shi, not only were they not angry, but they also insisted on marrying my daughter to me. What about your father and son? I also saved Da Sima's life, what did Da Sima do to me? Just kick me out. Tsk, why is the gap between this person and people so big? ”
Cao Su was concentrating on practicing with Ah Hu just now, and he really didn't pay attention to what Cao Miao and Sun Hao said. Besides, it's rude to eavesdrop on others, and no matter how rude he is, he still has this self-awareness.
However, Sima Yi wanted to marry his daughter to Cao Miao, and he couldn't help but care.
"What's going on?"
Cao Miao said it again, especially emphasizing that this was not Sima Yi's willingness, but a show of loyalty to the Son of Heaven. Once he succeeds and gains the understanding of the Son of Heaven, it will be difficult for Cao Xiu to retaliate against Sima Yi in the future. Cao Xiu commanded the troops abroad, Sima Yi was an official in the court, and his younger brother was Duzhi Shangshu, if he said a few bad things in front of His Majesty, or made some moves in the allocation of military supplies, it would be difficult for Cao Xiu to take revenge.
When Cao Su heard this, he couldn't sit still, he couldn't even care about practicing martial arts, and hurried home.
Cao Miao immediately asked people to go to Xiahou Xu and ask him to go out to play for two days to repay Xiahou Xu for covering his favor last time.
In the evening, the man who had been sent to contact returned. Xiahou Xu happily accepted his invitation, but he couldn't go to the small courtyard last time. I don't know what the reason is, the small courtyard is still there, but Aunt Ren and the others are gone, and only some rangers remain. Twelve Literary Network
Xiahou Xu suggested going out of the city. Their family has a manor outside the city, which is very quiet and will not be disturbed.
Cao Miao hesitated. It is more troublesome to go out of the city, and it is necessary to register at a certain city gate. According to the traffic order of the princes of the forbidden clan, it is forbidden for him to go out with Xiahou Xu. If the Son of Heaven doesn't pursue it, of course it's okay. But if the Son of Heaven investigates it, this matter will not be clear.
The last thing he wants to owe now is the favor of the Son of Heaven. This battle has just begun, and he needs to retain as much of the initiative as possible.
Cao Miao decided to slow down.
He was very concerned about the disappearance of Aunt Ren and the others, and asked Xuanqi to inform Shi Caiying and pay attention to inquiring. Although Aunt Ren and others have three chapters of the law, and guests are not allowed to disclose news to the outside world, the binding force may not be great, otherwise Xiahou Ji will not come to the door. Most of those powerful sons have orchids in their houses, and it is inevitable that some rumors will leak out.
Two days later, Shi Caiying had no news back, and an uninvited guest came to the door.
It is the beautiful chef Yun Niang who makes Xiahou Xu dream.
Seeing Yun Niang, Cao Miao knew that Aunt Ren's strength was not weak, far more than those in the courtyard, and maybe the entire Luoyang City had her eyeliner.
"You've come just in time." Cao Miao said with a smile: "I was thinking about staying for a few more days, but I didn't expect you to move." ”
Yun Niang smiled. "Prince, oh, it's time to call Gong Cao, do you want to stay with us for a few days, or do you want to eat the food I cooked?"
"Is there a difference?"
"Absolutely." Yun Niang smiled: "If Cao Gong wants to live for a few days, it may not be very convenient, we have just moved and are decorating, and it is very messy." If Cao Gong wants to eat the food I cooked, then I am here. As long as Cao Gong doesn't dislike it, I can live here for ten days and a half months. As for the cost, Cao Gong just looks at it. ”
Cao Miao laughed. "If I still have questions, what if I want to ask Aunt Ren?"
"Cao Gong can tell me, and I'll help you pass the word."
"Aunt Ren won't be avoiding me, right?"
Yun Niang smiled but did not answer.
Cao Miao understood. He asked Longlou and Shi Caiying to inquire about Aunt Ren, which aroused the vigilance of the other party, they changed places, and turned against the guest, and sent Yun Niang to meet him and demonstrate to him. He is in the light, and the other party is in the dark, which in itself is an asymmetry. If he continues to investigate, the other party is likely to fight back strongly, or simply withdraw from Luoyang City, and it will be difficult to find them again.
"Then please pass on a message, I want to meet with Aunt Ren and ask her for a favor."
"I can't ask for anything to serve Cao Gong. Am I still going to stay here? ”
"I haven't seen you for many days, and I guess your craftsmanship has improved again, so naturally you have to taste it as soon as possible. From now on, how about you prepare three meals a day for me? ”
Yun Niang stared at Cao Miao twice, bowing slightly. "It's my pleasure."
Cao Miao immediately ordered someone to send a message to Xiahou Xu, Yun Niang is a guest in my house, do you want to come? If you want to come, go to the palace and ask for a decree. In any case, do not violate the prohibitions of the imperial court. We must be a clan that keeps to ourselves, and don't give people a handle to make it difficult for Your Majesty.
Knowing that Yun Niang was in Yongqiu Mansion, Xiahou Xu couldn't take care of the request, so he immediately rushed over. But Cao Miao had already prepared, ordered someone to stop Xiahou Xu outside the door, and informed Li Zhan, the Lang official who was guarding the door, that from now on, no one would be seen without His Majesty's permission.