Until he returned to the Cao family's courtyard, the sixteenth elder brother was still indignant, and said to Cao Hao: "There are two or three taels more in an acre of tea garden, which is so easy." How much is the annual income of the master? Fifty catties a year, ten catties of one hectare of land, and less than two taels of an acre of tea plantation. This slave is so bold, he is greedy for more than half of it. ”

Cao Hao's side was also an accident.

The sixteenth elder brother is in the palace, he doesn't know his livelihood, and the one surnamed Li is the brother of the Li family in the side of Fujin, and it is not unusual to take advantage of the situation to be greedy for a few catties of tea.

Strangely, there is more than one. Although I don't know who else has tea flowing out of the other five, if you leave a few dozen catties, it will be a profit of thousands of taels of silver every year, who can not be tempted?

The sixteenth elder brother said something, his throat was a little tight, he picked up the teacup, and was just about to drink it, remembering that he hadn't bought the winter tea yet, and said to Zhao Feng: "Go and buy half a catty of winter tea from the teahouse, and the master will also go to the 'ceremony'." ”

Zhao Feng responded, and the sixteenth elder brother sneered and said: "The things that deceive the superiors and subordinates and calculate the master's things, the master can tolerate it, and some people can't tolerate it, I always have to take out this evil breath." ”

"Wealth is moving, and the word is the head, how many can hold it? The Sixteenth Master still wants to open some, don't be annoyed. Seeing him like this, Cao Hao opened his mouth to persuade.

The sixteenth elder brother glanced at Cao Hao and said, "It's none of your business to be emotional, except for Daoxiang Village, don't you also have a deal in the south?" The sky is high and the water is far away, be careful that you are also pitted. ”

Cao Hao shook his head with a smile and said, "The capital in the early years has been earned back several times. The rest is just as you like, and it's okay to earn more and earn less. ”

In fact, as early as two years ago, after the ten-year contract expired, Cao Hao sent a letter to Wei Xin, mentioning the transaction in Guangzhou.

Although it is Cao Hao's capital, Wei Xin has been in Zhang Luo for more than ten years, and he has made great contributions. The earlier profits were four or six points, Wei Xin four, and Cao Hao six.

Cao Hao's meaning was to give sixty percent of the shares to Wei Xin to reward him for his service over the years.

After all, with the Wei family's financial resources, it is really nothing to want to take out a single piece of money to do business. At the beginning, the Wei family did not take the silver out to occupy the shares, but they did not want to share the profits.

Wei Xin's side is only willing to accept forty percent. He went to Guangzhou for ten years, and he also saved a lot of silver, plus the real estate in Jiangning's hometown, he couldn't spend it for several lifetimes.

Nowadays, he doesn't do business for money, he just likes the comfortable life in Guangzhou.

Cao Hao reciprocated the favor here, so he entrusted the relationship and gave Wei Xin a crown of the alternate prefect. Although it is not a real shortage, but after changing the skin, the status is not ordinary.

Even Wei Xin's parents have a seal.

The Wei family is the rich man of Jiangning, what is more decent than fame?

Wei Xin's side, more and more dedicated, will do more and more business, the profit sent back every year is more and more considerable...... * Beijing, Caojia, Dongfu.

Jinghui walked with her waist up, and Chun'er followed behind with a little maid holding a gift box.

Seeing this, Zhao Jiashi put down his cigarette pouch and said, "Are you all ready?" ”

"Yes, ma'am." Jing Hui turned her head and asked someone to put the box on the kang table and open it herself.

There is a pair of red satin purses, as well as a silk eight-treasure collar, a pair of dragon and phoenix gold bracelets, gold ear tongs, and gemstone rings.

Zhao Jiashi saw that this gift was also decent and exquisite, nodded, and asked, "Ruyi, why didn't you see it?" ”

Jing Hui hesitated for a moment and said, "Madam, there are a few ruyi in the treasury, the gold ones are polished, and the two three-inlaid ones look a little old." ”

When Zhao Jiashi heard this, he couldn't help frowning, pointed to another box, and said, "What is not Ruyi here?" ”

"Back to the wife's words, the daughter-in-law thought that the fourth uncle's family affairs would be decided in the near future, so she prepared two copies." Jinghui said as she opened another box, which was roughly the same as the previous one, except that the collar and bracelet were slightly different.

Zhao Jiashi pursed his lips and said, "This wishful thinking is indispensable, if the eldest wife is at home, we can still go to Zhang Luo with her." It's just a courtesy, who can't eat and drink this? Find a craftsman, pick up the gold objects that you don't need, and turn them into a few pieces. After a little left and right, I should also use jewelry. In addition to the two ruyi, the rest of the gold jewelry head and face should also be beaten. ”

Jing Hui responded, Zhao Jiashi remembered something, frowned, and said, "Why haven't you heard that the Dong family picked up the girl back?" This is too small, and it can't go to Xifu. This is talking about the girl of the Dong family, not our big house. ”

Jing Hui's side was also strange in her heart, but she was embarrassed to say anything.

Zhao Jiashi said a few words, felt upset, and said to Jinghui: "Write a letter to the eldest lady and ask how to deal with ......"

As he was saying this, he heard the footsteps of "kicking" outside the courtyard, and then he heard a maid outside: "Fifth master......

Before the words fell, someone had already come in with a curtain, it was Cao Fu who was sweating profusely.

"Why is this making a lot of sweat?" When Zhao Jiashi saw it, he couldn't help but feel distressed, and hurriedly instructed Hongmei to throw a handkerchief to wipe his face.

Cao Fu's eyes fell on the open box, looking at the purse and jewelry inside, his face turned red, and he frowned and said to Zhao Jia's family: "Mother, didn't you say to the fourth brother first?" How can it be good, and it is the turn of the son to marry? ”

"You have to say it early and late, and I'm getting old." The family affair was settled, and the Zhaojia clan also lost their previous interest.

Cao Fu made a fist, stomped his feet and said, "Then who is not good, why did you say her?" ”

"What's wrong with her? The eldest granddaughter of the head of the house, do you think anyone can say it? Although Zhao Jia's family was not satisfied with this family business, Dong Dianbang was promoted to the head of the family, and he also felt that his face was a little more decent.

In the capital, officials can't say that there are as many as cows, and they are not rare. The head of the Internal Affairs Office of the third grade, the grade is indeed not high, but the noble thing is that he is a close minister of the Son of Heaven. Speaking of which, it is no less than the right of the six Shangshu.

"Just a palace maid, what's so rare?" Cao Fu said with a blushing face.

Zhao Jia's heart also picked this, but seeing his son like this, he added a little resentment to Su Xin, and reprimanded: "What is this called? The Cao family has only been raising the flag for a few years, have you forgotten your ancestors and become the master? If it weren't for the relationship, your sister and your sister-in-law would also be palace daughters. The old lady was the grandmother of the palace when she was alive, your uncle was the emperor's companion when she was young, you are a little slave, and you really think you are expensive? ”

"But ......," Cao Fu glared, and said more.

Zhao Jiashi was already impatient to listen, and waved his hand and said: "The family matter is set by your uncle, I want to talk to your uncle." I am a woman, and I can't be your master. ”

When Cao Fu heard Cao Yin mention, he was a little better, hesitated, and asked, "Mother, why did the uncle tell her to me?" If you want to talk about our family, isn't there still a fourth brother? ”

Zhao Jiashi glared at him and said, "You should be this daughter-in-law who picks pumpkins in the market, and you can buy them whenever you want!" It's not because you and I came out of my belly that you took advantage of this. Seeds without conscience, I heard that the Dong family has many sons and nephews, and there is no shortage of high-ranking relatives, what kind of daughter-in-law do you want to say? ”

When Cao Fu heard this, his face changed, and he leaned in front of Zhaojia's and pleaded: "Mother, the left and right Xiaoding haven't been down yet, let's go and discuss with the uncle, or tell the fourth brother, right?" ”

Seeing that he was still saying this, Zhao Jiashi lowered his face and said, "What are you talking about?" Your uncle is agreed with the Dong family, where is the reason for substitution? What is this girl? ”

Seeing that there was no turnaround, Cao Fu looked stunned, looked at the sister-in-law standing next to him, and couldn't help but speak: "Sister-in-law has seen that person, but what kind of person is it?" ”

When Jing Hui heard this, she couldn't help but be surprised, and said, "The fifth master has not seen the eldest lady in the past?" A few days ago, when the eldest lady got up to go to Rehe, didn't the fifth master also go? ”

"I just touched her once, and I didn't see her look up." Cao Fu muttered in a low voice: "Dressed old-fashioned, like a pillar." ”

Jinghui was afraid that Cao Fu would leave a pimple in her heart, and when the bride entered the door, the husband and wife had a suspicion, and after a little thought, she replied: "Miss Dong has a good appearance, her surname is supple, and the eldest lady likes her very much, saying that it hurts to be a girl, and she is reluctant to watch her go out." The eldest lord personally promoted this family business, perhaps for this reason. ”

When Cao Fu heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and he leaned over to Jinghui, took her arm and said, "Second sister-in-law, did the aunt really say that?" ”

Jinghui nodded and said, "Naturally, it's true, I've heard it more than once." The eldest lady also said that all the skills of Su embroidery were passed on to Miss Dong. The eldest lady said that this was originally intended to be passed on to Sister Fujin, who loved books when she was a child and didn't love these; wants to pass it on to the three girls, the three girls' surnames are lively, this is a careful work, and I haven't learned it all. ”

When Cao Fu heard this, his face was better, he sighed, with a little regret, and said, "Since it is determined by the uncle, then I can't say anything." It's just that according to the rules of the palace, the palace maid is illiterate, no matter how good she is, what can she do? It's a shame that I'm blind. ”

Zhaojia's originally thought that his son loved face, and he thought that Dong Suxin was an errand boy in the palace, so it was not as decent as a young lady raised in the boudoir; I didn't expect to make a fuss for a long time, because I disliked Dong Suxin's illiteracy.

She herself is illiterate, and when she heard this, she couldn't help but be furious, stood up, lifted the cigarette bag and pot in her hand, and smoked it on Cao Fu's shoulder, and said: "Bastard, I've lived for half my life, I don't know when I became blind......"

Cao Fu bared his teeth in pain, hurriedly dodged, and said, "Mother, didn't my son say that you ......"

Zhao Jiashi is annoyed, where is he willing to let go, chase and fight.

The mother and son had a good time, Jinghui stood by the kang, looking at the contents of the box, thinking about Dong Suxin, who was disliked by her husband before she came in, and sighed in her heart...... * Rehe, Cao's courtyard.

Li and Chu Yu were originally scheduled to be guests in the garden of King Chun's Mansion on the 25th of this month, and they also booked the troupe, planning to return to the female dependents of King Chun's Mansion on May 29.

However, it did not happen.

Because, Kangxi is sick.

On May 20, after returning from the third elder brother's visit to the garden, Kangxi was "occasionally infected with wind and cold", and the dragon was sick.

At first, no one said anything, but after three consecutive days, even the scholars and ministers of the Interior could not see the holy car, and some people began to speculate.

Kangxi is sixty-three this year, which coincides with the "dark nine" year, although no one dares to say anything, but they all calculate it separately.

Among them, the third elder brother is even more.

In his heart, he already regretted it.

If the holy car is really because of the "Xingwang Garden", there is a mistake, where can he run?

Not to mention the storage position, I'm afraid that the Prince Heshuo on his head can't keep it.

The eighth elder brother is in Beijing, if he gets the news and gets active, he has silver in his hands, and there is still the potential of the tenth elder brother's mother clan in the army, and he will become the champion.

Thinking of this, the third elder brother couldn't blame himself, stayed in the palace all day, and together with several ministers of the guard, secretly blocked the news that Kangxi was in bed.

On the fourth elder brother's side, there is nothing unusual, but he is becoming more and more silent, and the hours he stays in the palace are getting longer and longer. He already had some bitter summer, and these days became more and more clear. Occasionally, when he met Cao Hao, his attitude was also lukewarm.

Cao Hao's side has nothing else to do with the fourth elder brother, and he is still as respectful as ever.

The atmosphere was a little depressing, and the civil and military officials were also a little flustered.

The emperor is not afraid of leaving Beijing, but what he is afraid of is that if he dies outside and does not leave an edict, he doesn't know what will happen.

If there is a change in the imperial court, these civil and military officials, of course, some of them will be implicated and given their lives because of the bet on Baofei Huang Tengda.

Even the sixteenth elder brother is a little bottomless, and has become silent, and he swore that he would catch a few "big moths" to make a fortune, but now there is no movement.

It wasn't until the two of them walked to the lake that there was no one around, and he told the truth to Cao Hao and said, "Fu Ruo, I'm afraid." What will happen to me in the future? "In the end, I was a little confused.

Although he dotes on Kangxi, he has no title on him. If the sky really changes, I don't know what will happen.

Seeing him like this, Cao Hao said with a smile: "The Sixteenth Master forgot what I showed you in the early years, the Sixteenth Master is Wang Zuozhi's talent, he wants to be rich and rich, and he wants power to be powerful." ”

When the sixteenth elder brother heard this, he gave him a blank look and said, "When has this happened, and you are still using this to coax you?" I've asked Eniang, and no one in the harem has been summoned in the past few days...... Concubine Yi, please see her, but she didn't see ......"

Hearing this, Cao Hao was a little worried, and whispered to the sixteenth elder brother: "The sixteenth master still doesn't do much to investigate, this is easy to violate the emperor's taboo." ”

The sixteenth elder brother nodded and said, "I can't do it either, I'm scared ......."

Cao Hao patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sixteenth Master, let's relax, maybe the emperor will be fine in a few days, and what are you doing with these useless thoughts?" ”

Seeing that Cao Hao was calm, the sixteenth elder brother also wondered in his heart, and said: "There are a few people outside who are not afraid, Fu Ruo is so calm?" ”

Cao Hao raised his head, looked at the clear blue sky, and said, "The Sixteenth Master forgot that I would watch the sky at night?" God will not hide it, if you want to change the sky, you must not collapse and crack the ground, and warn the world. Although there is little rain in Gyeonggi this year, after the Dragon Boat Festival, it has been intermittent and has rained a lot, which is nothing. The emperor is just used to being the emperor, and now the hero is in the twilight, and he doesn't want everyone to see his weak appearance after illness. If there is really something wrong, it will not be so peaceful, even if you can't return to the capital, the emperor will summon the prince and brothers, otherwise wouldn't there be chaos? ”

The sixteenth elder brother didn't believe that Cao Hao would "watch the sky at night", but for the words behind him, he nodded and even claimed that it was.

The sixteenth elder brother is just a fan of the authorities, and if he wants to understand the key, his heart will be put back in his stomach.

Thinking about the previous inquiry, it fell into Kangxi's ears, and he didn't know what to think, he couldn't help but be a little afraid.

"Let's go, Fu Ruo, it seems that we still have to be busy for a few days, covering up my two abnormalities, saving the villain from leaving the handle......" The sixteenth elder brother thought for a while and said to Cao Hao.

Cao Hao naturally has no opinion on this side, if it is really as the sixteenth elder brother said, catch a few "big moths" and fill the inner library, it will also save Kangxi Lao from beating him.

After all, he is not a businessman, taking advantage of the convenience of crossing, and occasionally borrowing an idea from the future can make do, if he is dedicated to silver, he may not be able to make much profit.

After being busy in the yamen for a long time, when Cao Hao returned to the other courtyard, it was already dusk.

After entering the second gate, before I arrived at the east courtyard, I heard the laughter of Li and Chu Yu, which was mixed with the sound of "bleating" sheep.

Cao Hao was a little curious, and when he entered the courtyard, he saw Li and Chu Yu standing under the corridor. On the pillar under the porch, two little lambs were tied. Tianhui stood aside and gently touched the back of a little lamb.

"Where did you get it?" Seeing this, Cao Hao added a smile to his face, took two quick steps, and asked.

"Bao Gege sent it to someone, saying that it was a gift for Tianhui's birth. In addition to this, there are two pairs of rabbits, and the rest is some gold and jade jewelry. On the side of God Blessing and Hengsheng, there is a foal for each person. Chu Yu saw her husband ask and replied with a smile.

Cao Hao looked at the lamb, which was about the size of a dog, remembered something, turned his head and asked Li, "Mother, is that pearl skin a lambskin?" ”

"That's a lamb that doesn't fall to the ground, so it can produce such a little skin." Li Shi said, couldn't help shaking his head, and said, "It's really a sin, and I don't know who figured it out." ”

When Tianhui heard her father return, she tilted her little head and "looked" in the direction they were talking.

I thought about talking to my father, but I didn't expect to say "lambskin" next, and her little face couldn't help but be a little confused.

Cao Hao had already leaned down, stretched out his hand to pick up his daughter, and asked, "Good girl, it's time to live, tell Daddy, what do you want." Even if you want to pick the moon and stars, Daddy will bother to get it. ”

"Listen to the play." Tianhui tilted her little head and thought about it, and replied.

When everyone heard this, they were a little strange. Tianhui is still young, how can she think of this? She was taken out once in a while, but because of her young age, she didn't have the opportunity to listen to the play.

"Tianhui loves to listen to operas?" Cao Hao asked, wondering in his heart if he had heard Niuniu say it when he was in the capital before.

Tianhui nodded his little head and said, "Listen to the play." Aunt...... Love to listen to the opera...... Call, listen...... Pass it back......"

She is not a child who likes to talk and make trouble, it is rare to say such a long sentence, and she is so sensible.

Cao Hao's side can't help but praise his daughter, who is so sensible, smart and humane, it's too rare.

Li and Chu Yu couldn't help but laugh when they saw Cao Hao's triumphant appearance.

Li said to Chu Yu: "If there is a father, there must be a daughter, and the bloodline cannot be deceived." When she was a child, she was also a human sperm, and her small mouth was as sweet as honey, and she could talk and coax people...... Otherwise, the old lady wouldn't have been in pain like her life...... Later, something happened, and then I talked a lot......"

Chu Yu already knew the changes that her husband had encountered when she was young, and looked at her husband's eyes, feeling a little more distressed......

(To be continued)