The suburbs of Beijing, Changxindian Wharf.

Watching his parents' boat get farther and farther away, Cao Hao's heart was a little sour. This flesh and blood parted, and I haven't seen it for a year and a half. Moreover, in addition to his parents, his eldest son Tianyou went away by boat.

When I was around, I didn't feel that this separation was really reluctant. He sighed, turned around, and whispered to Chu Yu beside him: "It's windy by the water, let's go back first!" ”

Chu Yu looked at the ship that was moving away stupidly, and did not respond for a long time. Cao Hao held her little hand and accompanied her quietly.

Li Ding, who came to see Li Xu off, stood a few steps away, looking at Cao Hao's young couple and talented women, a pair of beautiful people, and his heart was a little crooked. This Huangsun county lord is not only noble, but also has excellent appearance, which is really cheap Cao Hao.

The day before yesterday, the Li family took a few of the Li family's mothers-in-law to the Fucha family to see each other, and when they came back, they said that they were all first-class in appearance, and they were knowledgeable, and they were worthy of being the daughters of a large family.

Li Ding was a little unconvinced, although it was not easy to say anything in front of the Li family, but he privately inquired about the mothers-in-law who went with him.

The woman only said that it was good, excellent, what willow eyebrows, Danfeng eyes, slender figure, white skin Saixue, full of praise. Where is Li Ding impatient to listen to these? He was somewhat unwilling, and asked directly how Xiangtong was.

The two mothers-in-law couldn't speak. Li Ding knew in his heart that those so-called ladies were all like wooden people, and they rubbed a thick layer of powder, and they couldn't count on it. Yuan also comforted himself, saying that the eldest wife of any family is like this, but it is just an ornament.

Today, when he saw Lord Herui, Li Ding realized that he was just deceiving himself. The Li family is not as good as the Cao family, his official position is not as good as Cao Hao, and his wife is certainly not as good as the palace.

When he couldn't see it anymore on the boat, Chu Yu retracted his gaze, raised his head, looked at Cao Hao, and asked softly: "Is it that the next time we meet, Tianyou will know that Chu Yu will kiss her?" ”

Cao Hao is very reluctant to be a father, not to mention that Chu Yu was born in October. Cao Hao was reluctant and said with a smile: "This is not good, at the end of this year, we want to go back to the south for the New Year." If Tianyou didn't know how to call his father or mother at that time, let's spank him. ”

Chu Yu's hand tightened, his face was a little more disgusted, and he said, "Say it well, don't wait to do it!" ”

Cao Hao nodded hurriedly and said, "Well, well, I know, obey, madam!" ”

Chu Yu exhaled, saw Li Dingzheng looking at the couple not far away, hurriedly gathered his solemn face, and whispered to Cao Hao: "Cousin of the Li family is still waiting, let's go back to the city!" ”

Right now, it's late spring, and the weather is neither hot nor cold. Cao Hao was afraid that Chu Yu's heart would be depressed, so he smiled and said, "It's hard to come out once, let's not go back, go to the West Mountain to enjoy the flowers." With that, let go of Chu Yu's hand and told her to get in the car first.

Seeing Chu Yu getting into the car, he walked up to Li Ding and said, "Cousin, it's a fine day today, and the younger brother plans to take Neiko around and return to the city later." ”

Li Ding glanced at the car not far away, which was not driven by the county lord according to the etiquette, and said with a smile: "It seems that my cousin has arranged it a long time ago, and it is really enviable that the couple is so compatible." In that case, brother, I will go back to the city first! ”

Cao Hao arched his hand and sent Li Ding away, and then did not get on the horse, but got into Chu Yu's carriage.

Chu Yu didn't watch out for him coming in, his tears were too late to collect, and his expression was a little flustered. Cao Hao was very distressed, reached out to take her in his arms, patted her on the back, and said, "Since you are reluctant, why do you insist on this?" Didn't your mother say that you should bring God's blessing, but you just refused to obey. ”

Chu Yu lay in Cao Hao's arms and couldn't help crying.

Cao Hao regretted it very much in his heart, and wondered whether to make someone immediately chase his parents along the way and take a boat to bring his son back; But thinking of the Li family's love for Tianyou, and the joy on Cao Yin's face when he saw his grandson, he finally sighed and whispered in Chu Yu's ear: "It's all my fault, I wronged you!" ”

When Chu Yu heard this, he gradually stopped crying, and while wiping his tears with a handkerchief, he sobbed and said, "Don't do the master's business, it's Chu Yu who is in charge." ”

Cao Hao took out the handkerchief from Chu Yu's hand, gently wiped it for her, and said, "If I hadn't been selfish, how could I embarrass you like this!" Never again, and the designation will never let you be wronged again. ”

Chu Yu stared at Cao Hao for a while, and Fang asked in a low voice, "If Chu Yu hadn't given birth to Tianyou, what would have happened to the master?" ”

Cao Hao sighed and said, "It's normal if you weren't born, how old are you?" Or I'm not good, I shouldn't have made you suffer from childbirth at such a young age. Speaking of which, you should wait until you are in your twenties. ”

Cao Hao had already said these words many times, but Chu Yu didn't care, and then asked: "If Chu Yu gave birth to a daughter, what would happen to the master?" ”

Seeing that Chu Yu's expression was wrong, Cao Hao was puzzled in his heart, and said blankly: "Isn't my daughter better?" The daughter is the little padded jacket of her father, and if she is a daughter, she should cherish it a little more. ”

"Ye is an only son...... Even if God blesses, there is no reason for only one brother......" Chu Yu hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.

Cao Hao straightened Chu Yu's body and asked, "Chu Yu was scared last time and didn't want to have any more children?" ”

Although he is a man, after all, he witnessed the pain of Chu Yu's childbirth last time. Not to mention Chu Yu, even he himself is also panicked about women giving birth.

Chu Yu hurriedly shook his head and said, "Master, Chu Yu didn't mean that, he said that in case the son is not prosperous......

Cao Hao couldn't help laughing, and said to Chu Yu: "I'm only twenty, you're only eighteen, and there are still decades to come, how many can't you give birth?" Speaking of which, thinking about pregnancy is not about how it is, and he didn't want to increase Chu Yu's pressure, so he paused and said: "If God blesses us on our knees, it's nothing." Although the only son is lonely, but seeing that the second brother and the third brother have also reached the age of starting a family and having children, there are still a few of them. You can rest assured, God bless this generation, cousins and cousins are indispensable, and they will not be deserted in the future. You mother, don't bother with this heart! ”

Chu Yu smiled slightly and did not speak again. Cao Hao only felt a faint smell of blood, and went to Chu Yu's side, and sure enough, it came from her.

Cao Hao shook his head and said, "I can't complain about your cranky thoughts, this is the case!" In this case, we can't go to Xishan, you can't be tired, and you still need to take good breath these days. ”

Chu Yu blushed, looked at Cao Hao, and was speechless.

Due to Chu Yu's discomfort, Cao Hao had no choice but to cancel his trip to Xishan and return to the city.

As soon as he entered Beijing, he heard a servant shouting "uncle". He lifted the curtain of the car, and outside was the chief attendant of the gatehouse and the subordinate officials of the Taifu Temple.

Presumably there was something in the yamen, Cao Hao thought and got out of the carriage.

Seeing Cao Hao, the subordinate official hurriedly reined in the horse, turned over and dismounted, and stepped forward and said: "The subordinate official has seen the adult, and finally found the adult!" ”

Cao Hao nodded, which was considered a return gift, and seeing that his face was sweating profusely and full of urgency, he asked, "But there is something on the other side of the yamen?" ”

The subordinate official replied: "Yes, my lord, the Halani Dunjing Ranch has just sent an eight-hundred-mile urgent mail, last year there was little snow, and this spring there was a horse plague, and hundreds of horses have died!" ”

Harani Dunjing Ranch is the left wing ranch of Taifu Temple, which is the larger of the two pastures of Taifu Temple, with a total of more than 20,000 mules and horses.

Although it is not terrible to die a hundred horses, the most terrible thing is the word "plague", if it can't be contained, who knows how many people will die. This is the Royal Horse Farm, which specializes in the supply of royal horses.

Although Cao Hao didn't know what he could do as the acting chief official now, he also knew that it was not the time to be idle, so he went to the car and said to Chu Yu through the curtain: "There is something in the yamen, I'll take a look, you go home first!" ”

When Chu Yu responded, Cao Hao asked someone to lead the horse and followed the subordinate official to the Taifu Temple.

Xidan archway, Taifu Temple Yamen.

Shaoqing Yi Duli and Tang Zhiyu are all there, and even Lu Jingyuan, who doesn't care about anything, has arrived. Everyone's expressions were very solemn, and in accordance with the regulations formulated by Kangxi in the 33rd year, all pastures outside Zhangjiakou were customized. Whether it is the central pasture under the Taifu Temple and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or the pasture under the jurisdiction of the Eight Banners, the school is examined every three years, and there is a quota for the number of births and deaths. If the number of births exceeds the quota, there is a reward; If the number of deaths exceeds the quota, it is a penalty.

The number of horses killed for every 100 horses did not exceed eight, which was considered to be of superior rank, and the self-shepherds, shepherds, winged leaders, deputy stewards, chief stewards, superior adjutants, and chief officers received rewards and punishments as usual; If more than thirteen horses are killed, everyone will be punished.

The plague is the most terrible, and who knows how many horses will die in the end. Although Beijing officials like them will not be whipped like the other side of the ranch, if the matter on the ranch side is big, it is considered light to be demoted to the third level. Not to mention, this year is Jiazi's longevity, and this horse plague is really unlucky.

Seeing everyone's bitter faces, Cao Hao asked Lu Jingyuan: "Lord Lu, this kind of thing often happens, how do you deal with it?" ”

Lu Jingyuan touched his beard and said, "I first told the Long Live Lord, and then asked me to go to the ranch to check and verify." ”

Cao Hao stood up and said to everyone: "If that's the case, then it's not a matter for us to sigh and sigh." If you are about to go to Zhangjiakou......" Speaking of this, he swept his eyes over everyone and said: "If you really want to go out of Beijing, you will go with Lord Tang, and the affairs of the yamen will annoy Lord Lu and Lord Yi!" ”

Everyone stood up and said, "Yes, I respectfully arrange it!" ”

Cao Hao nodded, and said to Tang Zhiyu: "Lord Tang can send people home to pack their luggage, if the official asks for an order, we will leave Beijing today!" ”

Tang Zhiyu bowed and responded: "Yes, my lord!" ”

Cao Hao went out of the yamen, sent Xiao Man back to the house first, packed up his washing things, and went to Changchun Garden quickly.

Along the way, there were all kinds of gorgeous carriages, including the Eight Banners Manchurian, Mongolian, Han army, and women over seventy years old who had returned from Changchun Garden.

Kangxi was filial piety, and after holding a banquet for the elderly, he also ordered the old woman of the Eight Banners to go to the Queen Mother's palace to ask for peace. Although it was not as fanfare as the old man's banquet, it was also the queen mother's personal view, giving tea, fruit, wine, food and other things, because of the sign of the guard's office, Cao Hao did not have to wait outside the garden, and went directly into the garden. He was thinking about whether to go to the guards to inquire about the location of the holy driver, when he saw the sixteenth elder brother and the seventeenth elder brother coming.

Seeing Cao Hao coming over in his regular clothes, the sixteenth elder brother was a little puzzled, and said with a smile: "It doesn't look like he is going to be invited, it won't be looking for me, right?" ”

Cao Hao looked down, and then remembered that since he was His Majesty, he should change his official uniform. He smiled and saluted the sixteenth and seventeenth elder brothers, and then said, "Look at me, I'm in a hurry, and I forgot to wear an official uniform." Two masters, do you know which adults are seeing when you hand over the sign today, I'll go and see if I can borrow a set of clothes to wear. ”

The sixteenth elder brother waved his hand and said, "Even if someone waits to see you, can you still wear their clothes?" Either the body is fat, or the body is small, short and thin, and the designation does not fit. If you ask them to borrow them, why don't you go to the guards, anyway, the emperor also knows that you helped in this garden a few days ago. ”

Cao Hao thanked the sixteenth elder brother for his guidance, and the seventeenth elder brother asked with a smile: "What is the matter, remember to hear that the sixteenth brother went out of the city to send your father today, why did you rush back to the garden to see Huang Amma?" ”

Cao Hao was thinking about whether the matter of the racecourse was a secret, when he saw that the sixteenth elder brother also looked over with a little worry. After thinking about it for a while, he still kept it simple. This is a royal ranch, and the two elder brothers have no reason to use the topic to play.

When the sixteenth elder brother and the seventeenth elder brother heard this, they both frowned. The sixteenth elder brother was a little uneasy, and said: "This is not good news, in case the emperor is annoyed...... Huang Ama is wise, he shouldn't punish you, but he just wants to prevent the impeachment of the imperial history. Speaking of this, he sighed and said, "If you target them, you have been helping the guards for a few days, and you will not be able to run away from the charge of dereliction of duty." ”

Cao Hao smiled bitterly, it seems that he really can't be lazy, and after a few leisurely days, the sequelae came.

He couldn't help but curse in his heart, who said that the Taifu Temple was a light provincial yamen, it was just nonsense! Even if it is the capital, thousands of miles away from the pasture, the "joint sitting" system is placed there, and if you can't keep it, you will have the sin of demotion and dismissal.

(To be continued)