"Shandong Dongyan Road?" Cao Hao listened to this unfamiliar place name, and was puzzled: "Didn't Mr. once say that Shandong and Henan provinces are full of disasters, and officialdom is seriously corrupted, so it is not suitable to take office?" Now, why is Shandong mentioned again? ”

Mr. Zhuang nodded: "If it were ordinary, the old man would not approve of you going to Shandong, but this time it is different." This East Yandao is the way to guard, the official office is in Yizhou Mansion, close to Huai'an Mansion in Jiangsu, Yizhou to Jiangning more than 600 miles. ”

"More than six hundred miles?" Cao Hao's eyes lit up, which means that if he is quick and whipped, he will be able to reach Jiangning.

Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "That's true! Hao'er is pure and filial, and has always wanted to find a place close to Jiangning, which can be regarded as a coincidence. Originally, the old man did not approve of you going to Shandong, but he was also afraid that due to many disasters, the officialdom would have serious personal abuses, and it would be difficult to accommodate you. Today, I got good news, and now Jiang Chenxi, the governor of Shandong, is going to be re-elected. In addition, it was this Eastern Yandao Mu Qinyuan who was promoted to the Hubei Provincial Inspectorate and the Inspectorate of Hubei, and the alternate Dao drawn up by the Ministry of Officials had previously been the prefect in Huguang, which was the prefecture and county that Chen Si and others passed through. Because he was implicated in this case, he didn't know when he would be able to get out! ”

"Jiang Chenxi, the brother of Jiang Tingxi, a cabinet scholar?" Cao Hao thought of the famous imperial painter in the capital. Because Jiang Tingxi had instructed the sixteenth elder brother in painting two years ago, Cao Hao heard the sixteenth elder brother mention it, so he remembered this person.

Mr. Zhuang said roughly about the three generations of Jiang Chenxi, Jiangsu Chang Acquaintance, is a well-deserved "scholarly family", "Qing noble family", ancestors and fathers are Jinshi, the first father Jiang Yi is a famous imperial history of the Kangxi Dynasty, Jiang Chenxi and his younger brother Jiang Tingxi, eldest son Jiang Lian are also Jinshi. Now, in addition to his younger brother Jiang Tingxi in Beijing, his eldest son Jiang Lian Kangxi was selected as a scholar in the 48th year of the Hanlin Academy, and he is also in Beijing.

Earlier, when Cao Hao and Mr. Zhuang mentioned seeking vacancies, the two had roughly the same opinion, that is, to choose the Taoist platform and not the prefect. It's not because the Taoist platform is the fourth grade, but the prefect is from the fourth grade. But after all, this prefect is a parent official, and there are many government affairs to deal with, and Cao Hao's age and resume are here, and he will work hard when the time comes, and it is easy to make mistakes. Comparatively speaking, the platform does not have to worry about that much.

The Taoist platform is divided into two kinds, one is called "Separate Shoudao", which is the adjutant of the political envoys of the provincial political departments, and the official names are left and right to participate in politics and left and right senators, and they are stationed in various jurisdictions and are in charge of money and grain; One is called "sub-patrol road", which is the adjutant of the provinces according to the judges, and the official official names are the deputy envoys of the judges, the deputy envoys of the judges, and the officials in charge of the criminal name.

This Shandong Dongyan Road is "Dividing the Dao", and it is nothing to others, because it is close to Jiangning, it is very much what Cao Hao thought about in the early stage.

Cao Hao and Mr. Zhuang discussed a few more words, and was a little embarrassed, because this matter was a little urgent, if it was running short, I was afraid that I would have to go to Shandong before the year. In addition, it is Kangxi's side, you must always think of a proper way, so that the old man will admit that you are making your own opinions, and you will feel unhappy.

After thinking about it for a while, Cao Hao felt that he still didn't have the ability to tell lies in front of Kangxi, so he no longer thought about any sophistry. He asked Mr. Zhuang to help write a "secret report" to Kangxi, the content of which was nothing more than mentioning that he had recently said that because he missed his parents and wanted to serve the emperor and the court, loyalty and filial piety could not be both, and he was worried and uneasy; happened to learn that there was a vacancy in Shandong Dongyandao, so he thought about seeking a vacancy, so that he would not delay serving the emperor and the imperial court, and could occasionally bring his parents and family to his side for reunion, which was the best of both worlds.

Mr. Zhuang also agrees with Cao Hao's plan, and this statement is reasonable and well-founded, and it is the truth. If there is no accident, Kangxi should not specifically object. However, he suggested that Cao Hao take the fold himself. In fact, Kangxi was far more affectionate to their father and son than ordinary courtiers. If this is changed to other courtiers, in Cao Hao's position, he will definitely rush to the emperor's side to stammer, but Cao Hao is too cautious and easily refuses to come forward.

Cao Hao listened to Mr. Zhuang's suggestion, and thought about it, it was better to pass Mr. Zhuang like this, so it was better to simply fold it directly. Even if Kangxi really didn't allow him to leave Beijing, he couldn't find fault with this filial piety, saving the old man from being suspicious.

Everything was discussed, Mr. Zhuang saw that the hour was not early, thought of his little girl, and returned to the Rong Yuan with a smile. Cao Hao also entered the second gate and returned to Wutong Garden.

* Back at Wutong Temple, Chu Yu was sitting on the kang and doing needlework under the lamp. Seeing Cao Hao coming back, she got up with a busy smile, helped him take off his clothes, and at the same time called Xicai to serve the sobering soup.

Cao Hao waved his hand: "I haven't drunk too much today, the decanting soup will be free, if there is a ready-made meal in the kitchen, ask someone to warm it up." I felt full when I ate in the afternoon, but my stomach was a little empty at this time! ”

Chu Yu responded and sent Xiyun and Zhu'er down to prepare.

Cao Hao sat on the side of the kang, looked at the small padded jacket with a silk face the size of three or two palms, felt delicate and cute, and asked with a smile: "This is for Niuniu?" ”

Niuniu is the old daughter of Mr. Zhuang a few days ago, and her biological mother is Mr. Zhuang's concubine Du Shi Lianqiu. Because there is a folk saying that a newborn cannot be named before the full moon, otherwise the soul will be taken away by impermanence, so Mr. Zhuang gave his daughter this nickname.

Chu Yu nodded: "Well, I'm going to wear it for Niuniu when she is full moon!" Because there is nothing at home these days, I want to make a set of small clothes for Niuniu! ”

While speaking, Xiyun and Zhu'er had already brought the food box and placed the dishes and dim sum inside on the kang table.

Seeing that the food was coming quickly, Cao Hao placed two sets of dishes and chopsticks, and glanced at Chu Yu: "How did you get it immediately, Chu Yu asked someone to leave me food?" Or didn't you eat dinner? ”

Chu Yu helped Cao Hao to prepare vegetables while saying, "Because I know that the forehead is Brother Tongning, they are going to drink, and they are afraid that they will not eat well, so they let it be warmed on the fire." I ate a few pieces of dim sum in the afternoon, and I was impatient to eat dinner, and when I saw that I was going to eat, I felt a little hungry! Speaking of this, she touched her little face embarrassedly, and asked with a little anxiety: "Forehead, is Chu Yu too plump?" Since the beginning of winter, she doesn't like to move, and Sister Amethyst is always worried about making up for Chu Yu, and she has a lot of meat on her body! ”

Although Cao Hao didn't drink much, he had a little bit of alcohol after all, and listening to Chu Yu's slightly coquettish voice, he couldn't help but feel emotional. Originally, the husband and wife were sitting facing each other, but he moved to Chu Yu's side at this time to sit down and put vegetables in Chu Yu's bowl: "You are just a long body, besides, where are you fat?" ”

Chu Yu ate a small half bowl of rice with a few chopsticks and dishes that Cao Hao gave him. Cao Hao only ate two bites, and then called people to withdraw from the table.

Chu Yu looked down at the small silk jacket, thinking about what pattern to embroider, suddenly remembered something, and said: "Today, Jueluo Mansion sent a post, because the third brother-in-law is promoted, it seems that he wants to hold two tables of wine, invite relatives and friends to be lively, shall we go?" ”

After waiting for a while, he didn't hear Cao Hao's answer, Chu Yu tilted his head and looked over, just in time to see Cao Hao looking at him intently. The husband and wife have been working for nearly a year, and Chu Yu can naturally see Cao Hao's thoughts, and can't help blushing.

Cao Hao leaned over and whispered in her ear, "But it's clean?" Seeing her nodding, she immediately laughed happily.

Chu Yu's face became more and more red, straight to the base of his ears.

Cao Hao saw it, and couldn't wait to immediately hold her in his arms and kiss her a few times. Because a few maids were bringing clean water and waiting for the two to freshen up, he endured it. It's just that a certain part of his body has changed, but fortunately, he is sitting, so as not to show his ugliness in front of Xiyun and a few maids.

Finally finished freshening up, sent Xiyun and the others out, Cao Hao immediately hugged Chu Chu Yu and went to the bedroom.

After a while, heavy gasps and occasional moans gradually merged, and the room was filled with a strong sense of spring.

…… After this lingering, both of them ran out of strength.

Cao Hao held Chu Yu in his arms and touched her hair, only feeling very satisfied. Chu Yu also turned sideways and squeezed his body into Cao Hao's arms.

Cao Hao thought of the matter of the foreign officer, and while rubbing her hair, he said, "Do you remember what I mentioned to you a few months ago?" The capital is too boring, let's go out for a few years! ”

Chu Yu nodded: "Have you found a suitable one?" Didn't the first two say that there was no place for a while, so we have to wait and see! ”

Cao Hao said: "But isn't it, I didn't expect it to be so soon, Ming'er will go to explore the letter, if it is appropriate, I am afraid that I will go out of Beijing before the year, you talk to Amethyst, you have a number in your heart!" ”

Chu Yu obediently responded, and then asked, "Jueluo Mansion also has to give a reply, shall we go to the banquet?" ”

"Hmmm! Naturally, we want to go, if we are really not in the capital, my sister is in the palace, we don't have to worry about it over there; Is there the eldest sister, the brother-in-law is the surname Bing, it seems that it is not our turn to worry about it; The second brother followed us directly, he was bored in his heart when he failed this time, and it was good to go out and experience the experience! Speaking of this, after a while of silence, Fang said: "It's Ping'er's side that can't rest assured!" Ping'er looks hearty on her face, but her surname is a little sensitive, even if she suffers any grievances, she will only cry secretly! ”

Chu Yu knew that Cao Hao was very worried about this sister, but when he heard him say this, he couldn't help but be a little strange: "Wronged? Why should the third sister be wronged? Seeing that Mrs. Jueluo and the third brother-in-law seem to have good surnames, they shouldn't be wronged by the third sister! ”

After Cao Hao finished speaking, he also felt that he was a little verbose, and after listening to Chu Yu's words, he smiled and said: "You are right, look at Mrs. Luo and Ping'er, they are like mother and daughter, and Seshtu is not an eventful person!" Because I watched Ping'er grow up, I didn't treat her as a sister in my heart, but more like a daughter, which made me a little worried! ”

Cao Hao is only five months older than Cao Yicai, but now it is the tone of an elder, which makes Chu Yu can't help laughing: "How big is the forehead, this tone sounds like Ama." In this way, the second brother is two months younger than the third sister! ”

Cao Hao nodded the tip of Chu Yu's nose: "Don't believe it, in my heart, I also treat my second brother as a nephew!" When he was a child, he was very rare, although he loved to be clingy, but he was not annoying. Although he is a little arrogant, he is actually a very good-hearted little guy. ”

Chu Yu listened, and did not make any more jokes, but buried his head in Cao Hao's chest.

Cao Hao saw that she was silent for a long time, thinking that she was sleepy, so he pulled the quilt and tucked Chu Yu's side tightly. At this time, I heard Chu Yu muttering something in a low voice, but Cao Hao didn't listen to it. He didn't listen until she muttered again.

Chu Yu said: "Forehead, Chu Yu is one year older again!" ”

Cao Hao patted her on the back lightly: "I haven't forgotten this, didn't you just say half a month ago?" ”

"That'...... That...... We...... Let's ......" Chu Yu whispered, but he was embarrassed to say the rest after all.

Cao Hao's heart moved, and he hugged her in his arms: "Chu Yu wants a baby?" ”

"Hmm!" Chu Yu responded in a low voice: "Eyu also likes children so much, if only we had them!" ”

Cao Hao paused and said, "Don't worry, let's both make up for it well, and then give birth to a big fat son who is white and fat!" ”

Chu Yu nodded happily in response, and said that it was better for her daughter or her son.

Both of them were a little tired, and slowly closed their eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

* The next time, Cao Hao woke up near seven o'clock in the morning, and Chu Yu had already gotten up and finished dressing. After Cao Hao cleaned up his rope, he thought that he was afraid that it would be late, so he ate two mouthfuls of breakfast and hurried out of the yard.

Not far from Wutong Garden, Cao Hao faintly heard the woman's cry. He thought he had heard an errand, and just as he was about to rub his temples, he heard the woman's cry again.

He stopped and listened carefully, it was the woman's cry, yes, it came from the empty courtyard along the way. Although these courtyards are empty, no one is allowed to enter and leave at will, how can anyone enter?

Cao Hao couldn't help frowning, who was crying here this early in the morning? Standing at the gate of the courtyard, Cao Hao asked, "Who is inside?" ”

The crying in the courtyard stopped, followed by footsteps in a little panic, and a woman dressed in moon-white clothes walked over, with tears on her face, looking very pitiful, and a pair of beautiful eyes looked at Cao Hao with anxiety.

Cao Hao couldn't help but be stunned, and felt in a trance that this beautiful woman was a little kind, but she didn't know her, so she asked, "Which courtyard are you from?" ”

When the woman heard Cao Hao's question, her body shook slightly, her eyes immediately burst with tears, and she lowered her head and said, "If you go back to your forehead, the slave maid is from Wutong Garden!" ”

(To be continued)