The royal blue silk coat and black satin hat look neither ** nor stereotyped.

The body is straight, the eyebrows and eyes are slender, the face is white and beardless, and he is a humble gentleman, and he looks good. It's rare to be young, in a prominent position, and still be so stable without the slightest frivolity. The old lady looked at Cao Hao who was sitting in front of him, and there was a bit of appreciation in his eyes.

It is said that the Cao family and the Nian family are both families who have been officials for generations, and some contacts are also ordinary.

It's just that these two families are not in the same banner, and the Cao family went to Jiangnan early; After the Cao family went north, Cao Yin took care of his identity again, and rarely made friends with other families except for his in-laws and old friends. Therefore, it was the first time Cao Hao had seen the old man.

When the old lady looked at Cao Hao, Cao Hao also looked at this old man who was often ridiculed as "timid" by outsiders.

He was the governor of Huguang in the 31st year of Kangxi, and then ran Huguang for 13 years, and served as the governor of the department for the last three years.

In the forty-third year of Kangxi, he was sixty-two years old, and he said that he was "over sixty years old, and his illness is very serious, so he begs for a rest".

In the blink of an eye, eighteen years have passed.

In the early years, when Mr. Zhuang was alive, he commented on the exiled governors, and also made a special trip to mention the old age.

Although Huguang is not as good as Jiangnan, it is the granary of the Qing Dynasty and an important place. Moreover, the seedlings gathered, and the territory has never been peaceful. Even the career of the famous minister Guo Xiu was ruined in the governorship of Huguang, but he stayed steadily for thirteen years in the repeated impeachments of the courtiers.

If you want to say that he is not an old fox, who will believe it?

Therefore, Cao Hao now only has respect for this old oilman in the officialdom. After all, not every father can produce two supervising sons.

Whether it is from officialdom or from his godson, this old man has something to learn from Cao Hao.

said that it was a visit, but in fact, it was a "return visit", and the return gift was not light. One of the longevity balls of Hetian jade was immediately loved by the old man.

"Old man is ashamed, Uncle Lao Cao has broken the bank." The old lady said with a smile.

Although he didn't want to be involved in the same year's family, Nian Qianyao could be offended, but the old lady in front of him was not Cao Hao's good offense. Because he is not only an old lady of the old family, but also the old Taishan of the fourth elder brother.

"I don't dare to be the honorific title of the old lady, since the old lady is a friend of my father, you can just call the boy directly." Cao Hao pondered and replied.

"Haha! Okay, okay, the old man will be big, and he will directly call 'virtuous nephew'. Don't be an 'old lady' or 'old lady', just call 'Shibo'. The old lady looked at Cao Hao with a smile and said.

Having said that, no matter how much orthopedics it is, it's not interesting.

Cao Hao got up, changed his name, and saw him again as a nephew.

In fact, meeting Cao Hao as a former friend of Cao Hao's father is already giving Cao Hao face. Speaking of which, Nian Yaoling is the same generation as Cao Yin's grandfather.

seemed to be very satisfied with Cao Hao's knowledge, and the old lady smiled even more.

There is no cold scene of the first meeting, as if they have been friends for many years, the old man will talk about Cao Yinsheng's going for a while, and ask Cao Hao if he is busy with his errands.

This meeting was actually a joy for the guests and hosts.

When it was coming, the old man was reluctant to let Cao Hao go, saying that he had to keep him for dinner.

Cao Hao could only show a little embarrassment, saying that there were still mundane affairs at home. The old lady is like a child, nagging that he is old, and the children don't like to accompany him.

In Cao Hao's heart, there is only admiration.

The old man's "love", not to mention the "nephew", is enough for his own nephew.

Or Nian Xiyao broke the siege and said, "Dad, what does the imperial doctor tell you?" Doesn't it mean that you can purify your stomach and drink a few days of millet porridge? If you really keep Fu Ruo, it is also rude. ”

When the old lady heard this, she couldn't help but pause, and said, "I still want to eat two mouthfuls of meat by the light of my virtuous nephew, and this time the old man is going to drink porridge with small pickles again......"

After two more gossips, the old lady asked the eldest son to send Cao Hao out.

Although this "uncle" and "nephew" are called, Cao Hao became a junior in the same year. Nian Xiyao didn't seem to care, with Cao Hao's current identity and official position, he was also a tall climber.

Cao Hao couldn't be calm, after all, Nian Xiyao was over fifty years old, and there was a fourth elder brother in the middle, who was really Cao Hao's uncle and father-in-law. Therefore, in front of Nian Xiyao, he was respectful, and he did not have the slightest intention of neglecting and despising him because of his dismissal from official duties.

Seeing this, Nian Xiyao felt more and more that Cao Hao was humble and polite, and he was already complaining about his brother's previous rudeness.

When I saw off the guests and returned to the old lady's room, I saw the old lady rolling the longevity ball sent by Cao Hao in her hand, squinting her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.

Seeing Nian Xiyao coming back, the old lady asked, "Boss, how is Cao Haoqi?" ”

"Not arrogant, not impatient, gentle and polite. The young man helps his father pay off his debts for filial piety; Knowing the grace of the retribution, reaching out to help the thirteenth elder brother when he was in trouble, is righteous; Raising a father and a weak son is benevolent; Three rises and three falls, no resentment, diligent errands, loyalty. There is no maid at home, and he is not in love with wine, this Cao Hao has good conduct and has an unlimited future! Nian Xiyao was flattered by Cao Hao for a few words, and he was full of good feelings, and when he heard his father ask, he praised it without hesitation.

When the old lady heard this, she could only sigh in her heart, "The future is terrifying."

This is less than a year old, treating people and things, grasping people's hearts, so naturally following the surname, and just right, than his scheming eldest son and the arrogant second son are half a street.

"Since I have done a good job of the family, after waiting for a while, I also asked my daughter-in-law to take the three girls and go over to Mrs. Li and the county lord to say goodbye." The old lady said slowly.

Nian Xiyao listened, but was a little stunned.

His heirs were difficult, his sister-in-law died young, and he had only three daughters under his knees. The "three girls" in the old lady's mouth are his only daughter-in-law, who was born after the death of his son-in-law, who is only ten years old this year, and is the most favored by their couple.

"Dad, what does my sister mean, doesn't she want Songguo'er to enter the palace?" Nian Xiyao asked with a little hesitation.

Because he was looking forward to the longevity of this daughter and avoiding the fate of early death, Nian Xiyao gave this daughter the name "Songguoer".

The fourth elder brother and the fifth elder brother of Prince Yong's mansion are all of the same age as Songguoer. In the year of Fujin, he mentioned marriage with his eldest brother and sister-in-law.

"A woman's opinion!" When the old lady heard this, she snorted coldly and said, "In addition to the Tong family, two generations of descendants, which palace and Baylor Mansion in this capital have the daughter of the Han military banner in charge?" Relatives can be promoted, but it is difficult to survive. Even if that person can really get on the throne and want to promote the Nian family, it is not on your side. ”

Nian Xiyao looked stunned, a little embarrassed, and felt aggrieved in his heart.

Their family was not originally from the Fourth Elder Brother's disciple, but later returned to the Fourth Elder Brother's disciple. Although he had a close relationship with the third elder brother and the eighth elder brother in his early years, it was also a previous relationship, and he was not considered a betrayal.

The fourth elder brother seemed to have a grudge against him, and he was lukewarm to him; On Nian Qianyao's side, he is a confidant and a confidant...... Cao Hao was riding on the horse, and he felt an itch at the base of his ears.

He thought in his heart, I don't know how the father and son of the Nian family talk about themselves. He didn't know that his son was already being remembered.

Like an old lady in officialdom, he is a master who takes one step and sees three steps. This is self-proclaimed as a "father", and it is by no means just to raise Cao Hao and give Cao Hao face, but also has another deep meaning.

After coming out of the New Year's Mansion, Cao Hao went to the Chunjun Mansion again.

After all, he delayed his trip to Rehe in January because of his father-in-law's injury. Even if the seventh elder brother is getting better now, he doesn't need his wife to guard the palace, and he will visit him once every day or two, which is also the responsibility of his son-in-law.

Brother Qi's complexion has improved a lot, but he hasn't been able to get out of bed yet.

The wound on his forehead was fine, but the wound on his leg was quite severe. According to the Tai Doctor's rhetoric, I am afraid that I will have to stay on the kang for half a year.

At this time, the painkiller is the ancient prescription of Ma Boiling Powder, which is used in the treatment of trauma. Although the seventh elder brother was injured, it was mainly injured muscles and bones.

Because the leg he was wounded was the one he had with an old disease and a disability in his early years.

The muscles had atrophied, and the fall caused not only a fractured calf, but also a broken tendon in the back heel.

The pain of breaking muscles and bones tortured the seventh elder brother to the point of emaciation. Now, even if someone jumps out and says that the seventh elder brother is a "bitter meat trick", no one will believe it.

Father's love is like a mountain, and Cao Hao, as the only person in the know, has a heavy heart.

The seventh elder brother saw him, but he was in a good mood and talked and laughed. If it weren't for the constant cold sweat on his forehead, he wouldn't have been able to tell that he was suffering a huge pain.

"Father-in-law, Fang Chonggong has expertise in surgery, and his son-in-law has sent people to Fujian to look for people. If he can go to Beijing and continue his bones, he may be able to heal his father-in-law's leg. Cao Hao couldn't bear it and said.

The seventh elder brother waved his hand and said, "There is a doctor, why bother?" No matter how good the doctor's skills are, far water can't dissolve the fire. Even if I find him, I'll be almost fine. ”

In this world, there is a pain-relieving thing, either by the side or by opium.

The seventh elder brother is so painful, and the two imperial doctors who are ordered to take care of it are also in their eyes. If there is a diligent person who recommends opium to relieve pain, will he not drink to quench his thirst?

Cao Hao thought of this, and when he left the Chunjun Palace, he made a special trip to see Hongzhuo, and mentioned to him that he had sent people south to invite famous doctors, and told him to keep an eye on the two doctors in the Tai Hospital.

"Famous doctor, the one with the surname Fang?" In the early years, when Fang Chonggong was in Beijing, he went to the Chunjun Palace, so Hongzhuo still remembered him.

After listening to his brother-in-law's words, he didn't think much about it, he just thought that his brother-in-law, like himself, didn't trust the "quacks" of the hospital.

He still remembers clearly that the two doctors in the Tai Hospital said that his father was "dangerous", and he had some grudges. Think about the eighth uncle who died of illness, it is rumored that he died at the hands of the "quack doctor" in the Tai Hospital, in addition to holding grudges, he is a little more guarded...... * Tongzhou, dock.

Due to the smooth wind, the Li family's boat arrived three days earlier than expected.

Li Xu went to Daxiao, wearing this year's white filial piety, gray cloth clothes, white shoes, and a green cloth hat with white pimples. It's white and fat, and it doesn't look like a landlord in the countryside.

He looked back and watched as his men carried his mother's coffin ashore.

Because it is a high-quality fragrant fir wood, more than a dozen people are still difficult to carry. The two stewards who came with them were all open, for fear that someone would accidentally crook their bodies and disturb the old lady in the coffin.

On the other boat, a few servants came down and helped Gao Taijun get off the boat......

(To be continued)