On October 30, Emperor Shizuzhang Shuhui concubine. On the first day of November, Kangxi returned to the palace from Changchun Garden to the Empress Dowager and dropped out of the dynasty.

On the second day of the first month, Kangxi Yishu Hui concubine drank wine in front of the spirit, saw that the supply of furnishings, sacrifices and other things was very rude, and was furious, and said to the fourth son of the emperor and Prince Shuoyong Yinzhen: "Read them carefully one by one, carefully sort them out, and find out who handled them, that is, to name and participate." ”

Before long, none of the Ministry of Works, Guanglu Temple, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which were in charge of preparing the offerings, were gone. The Ministry of Works, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, Ma Jintai, the secretary of the cabinet and the secretary of the Guanglu Temple, Ma Liang, and the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ma Qi, were all handed over to the Criminal Department for punishment.

It's just a matter of using the topic to play, but I don't know if it was Kangxi who had a seizure, or the fourth elder brother who took the opportunity to give eye medicine to the eighth elder brother and others, and the few people in charge of the errand are all considered "eight masters".

Chu Yu, as the granddaughter of the emperor, went to the palace to mourn.

Cao Hao caught up with Xiu Mu and thought about taking a few younger brothers to Jueluo's house to visit the pregnant Cao Yi. The old concubine died, the emperor dropped out of the dynasty for three days, and the civil and military officials banned the wedding banquet within ten months. It's okay for an ordinary relative like this to move around.

Cao Song said that something was wrong, and he had to run backwards every three or five times, and he came back late every time.

Cao Hao knew that several small ones in Zhaojia Mansion were on errands one after another, and he was afraid that Cao Song would mess around outside, so he thought about finding an opportunity to talk to this brother.

has already mentioned going to Jueluo Mansion to deliver a letter, and after breakfast on the third day of junior high school, Cao Hao took Cao Song, Cao Shuo, and Cao Xiang to Jueluo Mansion together.

Seshtu was so happy that he was very close to his brothers-in-law. Cao Yi also came out to see his brother and younger brother, and he looked good.

The people talked for a while, and Seshtu left everyone to eat. But because of the filial piety of the country and the family, even if you don't eat or drink at the banquet, it is not too lively. Therefore, after staying at Jueluo's house for more than half an hour, everyone came out of Jueluo's mansion.

Although the weather is getting colder in the winter moon, everyone has changed into small sweaters and rides on horseback, so they don't feel cold.

Cao Hao looked at Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang, one fifteen and one thirteen, both of whom were half-sized young men, and they were at the age when they loved to play and play. The two of them were born partially, and they were all immersed in studying, and they didn't have any children's surnames. If you continue to read like this, you will have to have two more little nerds at home.

Cao Hao returned to Beijing at the end of September, and he was busy for a month, and he didn't have time to take these two little brothers out for a walk. Just in time for today's time, he said: "It's still early, and it's not interesting to go home, so let's take you to Longfu Temple to play!" ”

Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang responded respectfully, but there was not much joy on their faces. Cao Hao sighed in his heart, and had to add: "There are a lot of bookstores over there, you can just add some new books!" ”

When the two of them listened, their eyes lit up. However, after touching the shriveled purse, Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang were both a little wilted.

Cao Shuo asked Cao Song next to him in a low voice, "Brother, do you have any silver?" ”

Cao Song was riding on horseback, running there and did not hear Cao Shuo's words. Cao Hao heard it, was a little strange, and asked, "Third brother, you didn't receive the monthly money?" ”

Cao Shuo's face turned red and replied in a low voice: "Mother said that she was filial piety at home, and she couldn't make money, so she asked her grandmother to collect it!" ”

Seeing that Cao Xiang also looked unnatural, Cao Hao asked, "The same is true for the fourth brother?" ”

Cao Xiang also whispered back: "My aunt said that Beijing is prosperous, and I am afraid that my younger brother will have the money to go out to study badly, so I will accept it all!" ”

Cao Hao was stunned when he heard this, these two younger brothers were too well-behaved. At this time, these thirteen and fifteen were all half-sized young men, and some even had people in the house.

Cao Song listened to a few people talking, and then he came to his senses, and asked blankly: "What kind of money, where did you collect it?" ”

Cao Hao glanced at him, didn't reply, and said to Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang: "Today, the eldest brother bought you books, but you can buy what you like." Books are not afraid of too much. ”

Regarding the matter of the money, Cao Hao did not say anything more. It's not that he feels sorry for a few taels of silver, and he is reluctant to give his younger brothers pocket money, but since Zhaojia's family and Aunt Baodie are in front of him, it is a little inappropriate for his cousin to intervene.

Besides, in his heart, he also agreed with the approach of Zhaojia and Baodie. Take Cao Song as an example, a few years ago, Cao Hao felt sorry for this younger brother and rarely disciplined him, but he followed his cousins and cousins in Zhaojia Mansion to eat, drink and have fun, and lived idlely. Although he didn't get into trouble, he didn't make much progress.

Because in front of the two younger brothers, Cao Hao was unwilling to wipe Cao Song's face, so there was no word on the road.

When he arrived at Longfu Temple, Cao Hao took two ingots of silver to Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang, and asked the squad leader to go to the bookstore with him. He himself found a teahouse and picked up a clean place to sit with Cao Song.

After asking for a pot of tea and two plates of refreshments, Cao Hao said to Cao Song: "Tell me about it, you are running out all day, what are you busy with?" ”

Cao Song was a little embarrassed, grabbed his hair, and said with a smile: "No...... I'm not busy with anything......"

In front of his mother, he only said that he was looking for Fengde and Fengche brothers, but he was unwilling to lie in front of his brother.

Cao Song, who has always been very arrogant, was a little surprised when he twisted like this.

Seeing that Cao Hao no longer asked, Cao Song couldn't help it. He hesitated, frowned, and said, "Brother, it's winter now, and my brother still has nine months to get rid of filial piety!" ”

Cao Hao listened to it and made a silent calculation in his heart.

Cao Quan was not in June last year, and Cao Song had to serve for 27 months, which was supposed to be in September next year. Because this year catches up with the leap May, so in early August next year, filial piety will be removed. That's not exactly nine months.

Because after another five days, it was the period of the martial arts examination, Cao Hao saw him mention the filial piety period, and thought that he was thinking about the future, so he said: "Next year's township examination will be in September and October, just in time!" Don't be too anxious, our family doesn't have to make you famous! ”

will take the test once every three years, this year's Enke is not counted, the last time was the fifty-first year of Kangxi, and the next time is the fifty-fourth year of Kangxi. In the first year of the township test, according to the distance from the province to the capital, it ranges from August to October.

Cao Song's face turned red and said, "Brother, what my brother said is not a matter of the township test. That younger brother is not worried, he is worried about other things......" When he said this, he made a bitter face and stopped talking.

Cao Hao took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Apart from this, what else can make you embarrassed?" ”

Cao Song glanced at Cao Hao cautiously and said, "Brother, can you ask your sister-in-law for something!" ”

Seeing him so serious, Cao Hao put down the teacup and said, "Why are you still outside?" What's there, just say it! ”

Cao Song hesitated for a moment, looked at Cao Hao pitifully, and said with a little sincerity: "That, can you ask your sister-in-law to talk to your mother, don't give your brother a cousin of your uncle's family!" ”

Zhao Jia's fell in love with her niece, and Cao Hao also heard Chu Yu mention it, but she only knew that the other party was a girl surnamed Zi Shuangli.

Seeing Cao Hao's expression, obviously displeased, Cao Hao couldn't help but laugh and asked, "What?" Didn't you say that this girl is handsome and not to your liking? ”

Cao Song frowned and said, "Tigress generally, which one will like her?" It's just that my mother thinks it's good, anyway, my brother won't marry her anyway! Speaking of this, as if to extinguish the fire in his heart, he took a cup of tea and drank it.

Seeing that Cao Song was decisive, Cao Hao's heart moved, and he looked at him and said, "If you don't marry this, which one do you want to marry?" Second brother, whose girl do you fall in love with? ”

When Cao Song heard this, he almost choked, his face was flushed, and he muttered "no" in his mouth, but his eyes flickered abnormally.

Cao Hao has lived two lives, seeing the appearance of this stupid boy, where else do you not know? Seeing that he didn't admit it or expose it, "Hehe" laughed twice and said, "It just so happens that your sister-in-law has a cousin who has also reached the age of leaving the cabinet, if you don't like your uncle's family, let your sister-in-law tell you this!" ”

"Don't!" Cao Song hurriedly waved his hand and stumbled: "It's still ...... Don't bother your sister-in-law! ”

Perhaps he also felt that he was ridiculously twisted, hesitated for a moment, as if he had made up his mind in his heart, raised his head, looked at Cao Hao and said, "Brother, brother, these sons have gone to various temples in Beijing!" I heard that on the fifteenth day of the first month of each month, the old ladies of Dong Efu went to the temple to worship the Buddha. After checking and checking, I knew that their family went to Miaoying Temple most often. I thought I would go before, but I didn't want to catch up with the old lady in the palace, and the officials and their relatives all entered the palace! ”

Where is this east sentence and west sentence? Cao Hao thought about the family he usually knew, this surname was Dong E...... There is only one surnamed Dong E.

"Jinghui?" Cao Hao thought of someone in his mind.

Cao Song nodded vigorously, and said with some expectation: "Brother, when she returned to Beijing in the spring of last year, my brother said that he would go to Beijing to see her!" ”

Cao Hao's heart was a little uncomfortable, this Dong E Jinghui was Li Ding's first fiancée. Although these sons have met Li Nai a few times, Cao Hao really doesn't want to be involved too much with the Li family.

Looking at Cao Song's stupid appearance, I'm afraid I'm afraid I'll look at Dong Ejinghui. Cao Hao sighed in his heart and said to Cao Song: "The second uncle didn't get early, and the second aunt was worried about giving you a good family affair, so that you could rely on it more." Although Miss Dong E is good, she has no father or mother, and her uncle is an official who asks for crimes, so the second aunt will not agree to this family business! ”

Cao Song frowned and begged: "Brother, you and your sister-in-law should talk to your mother well!" ”

Cao Hao thought about Zhao Jia's behavior, and said to Cao Song: "It seems that I heard your sister-in-law talk about it, and the second aunt even prepared Xiao Ding for your cousin." Do you think she could change her mind? ”

Cao Song thought about his mother, but he really didn't have much hope. He turned his head sideways, stiffened his neck and said, "If that's the case, my brother will enlist in the army!" Anyway, my brother just won't marry! ”

Where is this "not marrying", obviously "not marrying her", Cao Hao couldn't help but be a little stunned when he saw his determined appearance.

In this era when marriage matters pay attention to the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers, he willingly met the bride in the cave, and this kid actually played "free love". Who the hell wore it?

He was moved in his heart, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, don't be bitter!" Even if you fall in love with Miss Dong E, you have to look at the situation of Miss Dong E, maybe she has already made a promise! ”

Cao Song saw that Cao Hao was relieved, his eyes showed hope, and he hurriedly said: "She didn't say kiss, my brother has already inquired carefully!" ”

As the two brothers were talking, Cao Hao felt that something was wrong, and he felt like he was being watched.

He quietly swept around, but there was a strange guy looking at the teahouse by the dried fruit shop diagonally.

Because he didn't know what the other party's intentions were, Cao Hao was a little worried about the two little ones, so he said to Cao Song: "This matter is not in a hurry, you will not discuss marriage until nine months later, let's go and see the third and fourth brothers first!" ”

Cao Song responded and followed Cao Hao to get up.

Wei Hei also found out that someone was snooping, and whispered to Cao Hao that he went to follow the person.

Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang were coming head-on, and they were all carrying books in their hands. In just half an hour, the two brothers bought dozens of books.

When the little brothers saw Cao Hao, they were a little embarrassed. Cao Shuo handed back the remaining silver money and said, "Big brother, the younger brothers spent four taels or three dollars of silver!" ”

Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang each had a monthly allowance of two taels of silver, and it cost more than four taels to buy a book, so both of them felt that it was too much.

Cao Hao was reluctant to cultivate their habit of spending money lavishly, which was "easy to go from thrift to luxury, and difficult to move from luxury to thrift".

He didn't think of this earlier, so Cao Song had a bit of a lavish habit, but now that he is older, he knows that the money is not easy to come by, so he can spend it carefully.

Cao Hao nodded, took back the remaining money, and took his younger brothers back to the house.

Wei followed the sneaky man in the dark, and the man followed Cao Hao and them all the way to Xicheng. After Cao Hao and the others returned to the house, he went all the way north and finally entered the palace of Prince Yong......

(To be continued)