"Build a greenhouse, Ti Xi word. The dragon and phoenix gathered around the table and ...... "Hengsheng took a few children from relatives, clapping his hands and humming nursery rhymes.

Tianyou had already come over, beckoned to him, and said, "Second brother, come quickly, I'm going to pick up the fifth aunt......"

Hearing this, Hengsheng came over with a smile and followed behind his brother.

Both of them were dressed in new clothes, royal blue robes, buckskin boots, and small suede hats on their heads, and red onyx the size of pigeon's eggs in front of them.

The mother-in-law who came to look for the two of them was already calling "Little Ancestor" in her mouth, and led the two of them into the inner courtyard.

Today, it is said that Cao Fu is marrying the right son, according to the example of Cao Song and Cao Shuo when the brothers got married, the east and west mansions have banquets. The east side invites guests, and the west side is the official guests.

Cao Yin's father and son took Cao Shuo and Cao Fu brothers to welcome guests in Xifu, and Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came to Dongfu to accompany guests.

In the Zhaojia family's house, there are all the daughters of the Cao family's in-laws and the old family, as well as the daughters of the Zhaojia family's mother's family. The younger grandmothers and girls were all welcomed to Jinghui's house, and those who stayed here to eat tea and talk were all of some seniority.

Seeing Hengsheng and Tianyou brothers coming in, they hugged them in their arms and pulled them to see the dough, and they were very affectionate. Some of them called "nephews and grandchildren", and some called "good great-grandchildren".

Tianyou and Hengsheng kowtowed one after another according to Li's instructions. After a circle, the tray was piled up into a hill.

Zhao Jia's family is in a good mood, in her heart, the youngest son marries a daughter-in-law, even if he completes a big thing. In the future, I will wait for the elderly to enjoy the blessings, as for the marriage of the concubine, after all, it is not out of my stomach, but just a scene.

She treated her two nephews and grandchildren with more kindness, took Tianyou's hand, and carefully advised: "I will take this hijab and red envelope later, don't change hands." Either keep holding it with your left hand or keep your right hand, can you remember? ”

Tianyou listened and replied: "I remember, my mother and aunt told me in the morning." ”

Zhao Jiashi pursed his lips in satisfaction, turned to Hengsheng again, and asked, "Hengsheng, did you mention that gold and silver kettle?" Can you mention it? ”

"It can be lifted, and if it is filled with water, it can be lifted." Hengsheng nodded vigorously and replied loudly......* Cao family, Xifu."

Although today is the right day, the wedding shed has been built for several days, and Cao Haozhi felt that his legs were standing up straight, and his face was stiff with a smile.

Finally, when it was time to send the sedan chair, he was finally able to calm down for a while, so he was busy, found an empty room, made people serve a pot of tea, and sat down to rest.

came to congratulate many relatives and friends, and most of them were willing to socialize around Cao Hao, buzzing, making his head hurt. Cao Yin has already become a leader, and the future leader of the Cao family is Cao Hao.

The so-called relatives are not just climbing personal favors, and they can say a few words when they ask or use it in the future. But it was bitter for Cao Hao, seeing people talking about people, and talking nonsense when he saw ghosts, he had to laugh everywhere.

After this quietness, remembering the conversation between father and son a few days ago, Cao Hao was a little stunned.

It seems that "sealing the cabinet and worshipping the prime minister" is my father's obsession. Yes, who is not thinking about "closing the pavilion and worshipping the prime minister" at this time?

It's just that what the old saying goes? Non-Jinshi are not allowed to enter the Hanlin, and non-Hanlin are not allowed to enter the cabinet.

In terms of career, he is not from a genuine brand, but a grace. Why did the father swear that he could "hope that his son would become a dragon"?

Cao Hao stroked his forehead, and was recuperating, when he heard a "squeak", the door was pushed open.

Cao Hao looked up, but it was Cao Song who looked a little dazed. Seeing that his face was full of exhaustion, he thought that he was also tired from this happy event, as if he was looking for peace.

Seeing Cao Hao here, he laughed twice, scratched the back of his head, and said casually: "Brother is here!" ”

Cao Hao pointed to the seat next to him, called Cao Song to sit down, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it to him. Cao Song thanked his brother before picking up the tea and drinking it in one gulp.

In addition to being tired, he looked a little strange, as if he had something on his mind.

"What's wrong?" Cao Hao picked up the teapot and asked while pouring him another one.

Cao Song hesitated, bowed his head and replied, "Brother, I think of the third child...... The year before last was about the same time, my younger brother and the junior got married one after another......"

mentioned Cao Shuo, Cao Hao's thoughts went back to many years ago, the baby who was still babbling in his arms.

The hard work of more than ten years seems to be in a blink of an eye. Cao Song, who has a tiger brain, has grown up, although his brain is not very good, but he is kind-hearted and a sensible child. Cao Shuo, who was babbling in infancy, was gone, Cao Xiang was out, and the youngest Cao Fu married his own son.

Cao Hao sighed and said, "The deceased is gone, the living still have to live, let's look away." ”

Cao Song raised his head, looked at Cao Hao and said, "Brother, there is something, my brother wants to discuss it with my brother...... If the elder brother thinks it will be successful, the younger brother will ask the uncle again for ......"

Seeing that he was quite serious, Cao Hao nodded and said, "Say, is it a business matter, or a family matter?" ”

"Brother, I want to inherit Tianhu to my name......" Cao Song said: "Tianhu has been living a long life, and he has reached the age of recognizing people and learning to speak. lost her parents before she landed, and Aunt Tianxiang was just a weak woman, not to mention her illness, and now she lives outside. A little older child, only **, girl to take care of ......"

At this time, according to the law, the division of the family is to pay attention to the equal division of the sons, but the descendants are different, and the gap is not half a star.

Although Cao Song's intentions are good, he does not have an eldest son at the moment, and if he does not handle it properly, it will be easy to cause trouble in the future.

"What do you say?" Cao Hao thought about it for a while and asked.

Jinghui agreed, saying that the idea was just right. We are the eldest brother and sister-in-law of the second room, and it is natural for the third brother to take care of the heavenly protector, but the tide is too small to be separated from her. She also had to be a housekeeper, afraid that there would be a place that was not well taken care of, and said that it was best to let the jade dragon take care of it. Jade Dragonfly is an old man next to his younger brother, and his surname is gentle and good-hearted, so he is a proper one. Cao Song replied.

Cao Hao was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't know whether Jinghui had a heart or an intention.

was taken care of by the jade dragon, and in the future, she gave birth to a son-in-law, and the second line did not damage her dignity. Even if he sold it well in front of his husband, he left himself three points of leeway.

Anyway, what Jinghui said is a proper way to leave no trouble.

Cao Hao nodded and said, "Even if you are a younger brother and sister, you are also willing, then you can raise it, and your nephew is also a son." If it's not a succession, it's just a passing scene, so it's better to listen to the opinions of the elders. I am also the uncle of the Heavenly Protector, when he is older, I will buy him an inheritance, and I will always let the third brother have peace of mind underground......"

The rules for this marriage are all to follow, so I won't list them one by one.

Let's talk about the candles in the cave room, Cao Fu, who was drunk by his classmates and cousins, was sent into the cave room by Xi Po.

Although Dong Suxin had lived in Cao's West Mansion before, when Cao Fu went to ask for peace to the Li family, he had also seen him from afar. But after all, he is everyone's son, he knows some measure, and there is no reason to stare at other girls' faces.

Now that he has picked up his hijab and looked at the bride with low eyebrows, Cao Fu couldn't help but be a little happy.

The bride's gentleness and suppleness, the shadow is full of shadows, and there is a bit of Chu Yu and Jing Hui's style.

Because of his mother and second sister-in-law, Cao Fu was also a little afraid of those arrogant Manchurian aunts and grandmothers. Although he is only fifteen, he is also a man, who does not expect his wife to be virtuous and gentle.

As for whether he was literate or not, he couldn't remember it now, so he just looked at his bride blankly.

Although Dong Suxin is five years older, she is the bride in the end, and Cao Fu sees it, but she only feels that her face is on fire.

Cao Fu's face was also flushed, thinking about the Spring Palace sent to him by his classmates yesterday, and he only felt that his mouth was dry.

Unlike Cao Song and Cao Shuo, who had people in the house before they got married, he is still a child.

In addition to the fact that he has read a lot of poetry books and has some high eyes, because Zhao Jia's family was worried that his youngest son would also be seduced by the maid after Cao Shuo's death, he replaced several big girls around him who looked restless.

One is rusty, the other is shy; One prides himself on being merciful and cherishing jade, and the other is gentle and obedient.

The two of them get along with each other, and they have a unique scenery...... When the next day came, Zhao Jiashi took the tea from his daughter-in-law, and looked at her gentle and honest appearance, and he was really happy. The dowry is rich, and the surname is first-class, where can such a daughter-in-law beg for it...... The Cao family was busy holding happy events, but it was boiling outside.

The news of the sixteenth elder brother's promotion of Cao Hao to the household department has spread in Beijing.

Even Yi Duli couldn't sit still, and chanted several times in front of Cao Hao, please don't forget him.

Since the beginning of Taifu Temple, he has been Cao Hao's subordinate, and if there is really a time for promotion, it is best to pull him. Otherwise, how many terms will he have to stay in the position of a fifth-grade official?

Seeing that Cao Hao did not let go, Yi Duli only felt sad and said: "My lord, I have been an official with the same government all these years, and the officials have been conscientious and conscientious, and they dare not slack off in the slightest...... It's just that time has passed and the world is cold, so it has been wasted to this day......"

Cao Hao saw his sad face, and he was also a little unbearable. It's just that he is a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, where is he qualified to protect others?

The dream of "high promotion" of the household, Cao Hao did not think about it. If you are in your twenties, you will be an official of the six departments, is this recorded in the history of the Manchu Qing Dynasty?

Yes, it seems that He Shen, who was regarded as the first corrupt official by later generations, made his fortune in his twenties; and Fukangan, who is rumored to be Qianlong's illegitimate son, is also famous as a teenager.

Fukangan is okay, died early in middle age, was posthumously awarded by the imperial court, was honored in life and glorious after death. He Shen was kept by Qianlong for his son to clean up, and Qianlong was angry, so he followed to ask for the guilt.

It's okay if you stay up to a high position in your seventies and eighties, but under the pretext of being old and confused, you don't ask about business, and follow the emperor's wishes, and no one will find fault with you; The grade is young, thinking about going up, isn't that catching death?

Thinking of this, Cao Hao couldn't help but shudder.

Although it is said that being demoted for no reason will be depressing; But if you are promoted inexplicably, it is scary enough.

"If I don't even help the officials, then I'm afraid I'll die in the position of the judge......" Yi Duli was still chattering, looking at Cao Hao's eyes full of anticipation.

Cao Hao couldn't stand being stared at, and said: "Even if the adults don't say it, Cao Hao doesn't dare to forget the friendship of his colleagues, don't worry." If Cao Haozhen leaves the Internal Affairs Office, he will be appointed as the new chief manager. As for whether you can make your wishes come true, it depends on the emperor's grace. ”

Yi Duli didn't make any detours, he just felt that following Cao Hao on an errand, his back against the big tree was good to enjoy the shade, not to mention, he could also do some achievements, and he was more confident in front of relatives and friends.

really didn't mean to peep into the head of the Internal Affairs Office, after all, he knew that the emperor looked down on him because he was Suo Etu's grandson.

Hearing Cao Hao say this, he was a little embarrassed, and said: "Even if the adults are promoted, the ability of the lower officials is limited, and they can't afford such a heavy errand." If you can follow the adults and make some small contributions, you will be satisfied......"

As the two were talking, they heard someone outside the door coughing and said, "Is Mr. Cao Hao and Cao there?" ”

It was the voice of the sixteenth elder brother.

Today, on the twenty-second day of the lunar month, the holy driver is still in Tangquan, and he will return to Changchun Garden tomorrow. It seems that the sixteenth elder brother is the first to return to Beijing.

Yi Duli glanced at Cao Hao, and became more and more convinced that his "ascension" was not a lie. He was also interested, and after getting up and seeing the sixteenth elder brother, he found a reason and left first.

Seeing that Cao Hao's expression was flat and he couldn't see his joy and anger, the sixteenth elder brother laughed twice and said, "Fu Ruo, I haven't seen you for a long time, well, it's good to be ...... recently."

Seeing that the sixteenth elder brother was talking officially, Cao Hao glanced at him and said, "The official is still good, and the sixteenth master wants to live a nourishing life......

The two are teenagers and old friends for many years.

After two sentences of coming and going politely like this, the sixteenth elder brother couldn't stand it, waved his hand, and said with a bitter face: "Fu Ruo, okay, isn't it wrong for you?" I'm not with you. Speaking of this, he lowered his voice and said, "But Huang Ama's temper, you know, where is my choice?" ”

Cao Hao is certainly angry in his heart, but he is angry with Kangxi, and he also has his own "cocoon self-restraint", and he has no intention of blaming the sixteenth elder brother.

It's just a joke to tease him.

"The holy driver will only return to the station tomorrow, and the sixteenth master will come back today, be careful not to fall into your mouth." Cao Hao said.

"The Li family is about to give birth these days, and I have already asked for leave in front of Huang Ama." After the sixteenth elder brother finished answering, he realized that Cao Hao was caring about himself.

Seeing that he didn't mean to blame himself, the sixteenth elder brother felt a little guilty, drooped his head, and said, "It's all my cowardice, I don't dare to speak up for you in front of Huang Amma...... Otherwise, things wouldn't have come to this ......"

Hearing him say this, Cao Hao also felt tightness in his chest, and asked in a deep voice: "Sixteenth Master, if the emperor really asks me to go to the household department, is this going to be promoted or degrade......d?"

"I originally said that I wanted to promote you to the head of the household, but the second day I changed my words, I don't know what it is, I don't know ......," the sixteenth elder brother replied.

*Yusen Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.

Kangxi sat on the kang, looked at Zhang Tingyu on the ground and said, "Just according to what I said, I will do it." ”

"We're in command." Zhang Tingyu knelt on the ground on his knees, with a pen and paper in front of him.

Due to the sequelae of the stroke a few years ago, Kangxi's hands trembled badly. The right hand can no longer hold a pen, and the left hand barely walks, and it can't last long.

The excerpt is Kangxi's imperial approval, and the external will has been drafted by Zhang Tingyu in the past two years.

Zhang Tingyu was born in Xiangmen, and he is an honest and serious surname, he usually refuses to say a word, and takes one more step, which can be regarded as his temper towards Kangxi, so Kangxi has relied on him very much in the past two years.

Zhang Tingyu lowered his head and knelt down to draw up the will, even if his heart was as calm as water, he couldn't help but feel a little envious of the person in the will......

(To be continued)