Although Zhao Jia's family was crooked for a few days, Cao Xiang still did not go as she wished, and took Lu Ju out of Beijing.

Chunhua's side did not object to her husband taking his concubine to be released outside, and even took the initiative to persuade her husband to obey her mother-in-law's wishes, after all, he had been away for three years, and he had to be waited for.

After thinking about it, Cao Xiang still said to Lu Ju in private and took Chunhua out of Beijing. is not for the side, just for Chunhua to marry in three years without coming out, because of his mother's face.

In Lu Ju's heart, although he has a precautionary heart for his wife, he has been safe and sound for three years, and he can only be happy. Seeing that Cao Xiang was thinking about Chunhua, he could only feel pantothenic acid in his heart, and his face was still virtuous and docile.

For this reason, Cao Xiang finally left Beijing, leaving his eldest son and concubine, and took Chunhua to office.

Zhao Jia's family was half angry, thinking that Cao Xiang didn't bring green chrysanthemums because of Tianyang's young age, and he already regretted it in his heart. Instead of cheapening Chunhua, it is better to give the red plum next to Cao Xiang, and he can rest assured.

Of the three daughters-in-law, except for Jinghui, who gave birth to two daughters in a row, the other two were married for three or four years and were not pregnant.

two daughters-in-law, although she is picky in her heart, she is also looking forward to hugging her grandson as soon as possible; Chunhua came out of the concubine, but she didn't want her to have a son-in-law.

This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are natural enemies, but Jinghui's surname is stereotyped, there is nothing to pick, and she is an orphan girl, and occasionally makes people feel pity; Su Xin's mother's family has many uncles and brothers, and she is a rule-heavy person, so she can't really find anything.

Only Chunhua, although it was chosen by Zhaojia's own, but it is becoming more and more eye-catching. There is no other reason, but she is too "well-behaved and sensible", too "docile and virtuous", and Zhaojia's heart is not happy.

Cao Hao sent his cousin away, and two more people were welcomed into the house, who were the children's Mengwen and Manchu masters.

This is proposed by the Seventh Elder Brother, although before Wu En got married, he had also taught a few children Mongolian language, but it was just a few commonly used spoken words.

Don't talk about others, just say God bless, the identity is here, and the possibility of En sprouting in the future is very great. As Cao Hao's son-in-law, the surname of the guard or companion is not small.

Even if you don't need to be proficient in Mongolian and Manchu, you must know something, so that you don't catch blindness in the future.

Unconsciously, half a month passed, and the new Hubu Shangshu was elected, and the left capital Yu Shitian Congdian was the Hubu Shangshu.

This Han Shangshu, a native of Shanxi, was born in Jinshi, and served as the imperial history after serving as the county governor for three times in the local area, and then has been a Beijing official for more than ten years. Last year, he was promoted to the imperial history of the left capital, and the case of Nian Xiyao was tried in the south of the Yangtze River.

Although Cao Hao is not familiar with him, he has been a Beijing official for several years, and he is not a stranger. In terms of qualifications, the imperial envoy of Zuodu and the book of the household department are both from the first grade, which is considered to be flat and not eye-catching.

It's just that everyone knows that the household department is a yamen with complicated affairs, and although Han Shangshu is not a palm print Shangshu, it is the one who does practical things. Today's Hubu Manshang is Sun Zaqi, who was originally in the Eight Banners as the commander, and was a military attache turned civil official, but it was just an ornament. Tian Congdian has enough qualifications, but his age is not light, and this year is already a rare year.

Many people pinched their fingers and counted the bachelors and scholars in the court one by one, which has passed the ancient years, and a slap is not enough.

I really don't know what these panting old men can do.

Ordinary people wonder if the emperor is old and can't see the young and strong courtiers dangling in front of him; Only those who have a lot of thoughts, pondering, Kangxi ordered Tian Congdian to be the intention of the household book.

Those who have a good mind think of Cao Hao, who is about to recover, and begin to speculate about the sacred heart.

It was the sixteenth elder brother, who slipped out of the palace to Cao's mansion, and when he saw Cao Hao, he said: "This Tian Congdian was a bit of an 'iron-faced imperial history' in his early years, and he has also begun to play Tai Chi in the past few years. Otherwise, last year's Xiyao's case would not have been tried in a mess. What can he do when he goes to the household? The household department is not like the Ministry of Rites, it is the yamen of the elderly. It seems that Huang Ama is leaving a place for Fu Ruo. In the end, he was already a little excited, and said: "Hasn't Fu Ruo been paying attention to the national economy and people's livelihood in recent years? Out of the household department, you can also make great progress. The second-grade waiter, it sounds majestic! ”

Cao Hao has been in the officialdom for many years, and he can't say that he is disdainful of those officials who wear the brand of "uprightness and integrity", and he can't really respect them.

"Too rigid and easy to break", in the officialdom, he is really iron-clad, and he can't do it for long; has been doing it for a long time, and still bears such a banner, most of them are people who sell their reputations.

This Tian Congdian can go from the seven-grade county order to the first-class officer, and he is also an old oilman in the officialdom.

These words, Cao Hao is also thinking about what will happen after his recovery.

Speaking of which, the household department is the best choice, because the household department is now the fourth elder brother. Cao Hao was re-elected as an official in the household department, just under the fourth elder brother.

It's just that the household department is good, but the squire is not easy to sit, he does a lot of work, and he has a heavy responsibility, so he is not as comfortable as the official.

"Sixteenth master, before I was worried, it was the fifth grade, and this was promoted to six levels in a row, but it was a bit too much. Xu is the emperor has other arrangements, and he can't keep it all, so let's wait and see what happens. Cao Hao said.

When the sixteenth elder brother heard this, he gave him a blank look and said, "You, you're a little too cautious......"

While the two were talking, the housekeeper Cao Yuan came to the door to report that the young master of the Li family had come to report the funeral.

Hearing the word "funeral", Cao Hao sat up straight, a little puzzled, and asked, "Wasn't Li Cheng almost good a while ago?" ”

I heard Cao Yuan say: "Uncle, it's not the third young master, I heard that it's the old lady over there in Suzhou." The two young masters came, in addition to reporting the funeral, they also came to say goodbye to the wife and uncle, and now they are waiting in the side hall. ”

Is this Wen Taijun gone?

Cao Hao was a little stunned, now it is November of the 59th year of Kangxi, if Li Xu Ding is worried, even if he can't avoid the liquidation of the fourth elder brother, he can temporarily avoid the edge, and he will not become the "chicken" who "kills chickens and hacks monkeys" after the fourth elder brother ascends the throne.

"The old lady of the Wen family of the Li family? Before my mother entered the palace, she was also taken care of by her in the Li family. Seeing that Cao Hao was silent, the sixteenth elder brother said: "If I remember correctly, the old man is already in his nineties, and he is considered to be a long life." ”

Cao Hao came to his senses, nodded, and then waved his hand at Cao Yuan, and said, "Let someone take them to see Mrs. first." ”

Cao Yuan responded, and the sixteenth elder brother said: "Since Fu Ruo has something at home, the master will go back first, and go to see the thirteenth brother by the way." ”

Cao Hao hesitated for a moment and asked, "Sixteenth Master, will the emperor allow Li to weave Ding Wei?" ”

The sixteenth elder brother didn't find fault with Cao Hao's unfamiliar title to his cousin, after all, he has never been close to the Li family.

"Suzhou weaving, although it is not an important position, but Li Xu has been in Suzhou for nearly 20 years, and has always relied on the emperor. In addition, there are few people in the hands of Huang Ama now, so I am afraid that it will take away the love. The sixteenth elder brother pondered for a while and replied.

Yes, after Sun Taijun died, although Cao Yin was in filial piety, he did not resign from his official position in weaving.

There is a precedent to follow, and it is not uncommon for Kangxi not to allow Li Xu to worry about it.

In the final analysis, Kangxi is still old, and his suspicions are getting worse and worse, and he only trusts the courtiers he promotes. And those young and strong officials, because they were robbed of their heirs in the early years, Kangxi is really not at ease to use the ......* inner house, orchid courtyard, and upper room.

Looking at the Li Yu brothers kneeling on the ground, Li was already in tears, raised his hands to help the two nephews, and choked up: "It's all their own flesh and blood, hurry up." The old lady has a long life, and you also have to mourn, and at this time you will be offended on the road. ”

Li Cheng also had red circles in his eyes and said, "The grandchildren are fine, but they can't be filial in front of their aunt and grandmother." My aunt and grandmother take care of their lives, and they also save the ancestors and grandfathers from worrying. ”

In addition to being saddened by Wen Taijun's death, the most uneasy thing about Li is his mother Gao Taijun.

In the early years, when Wen Taijun was there, Gao Taijun stayed in Suzhou, and he was not lonely; Now that Wen Taijun is gone, Gao Taijun is also old, and his surname is not good, so he can't complain that the Li family is not at ease.

It's just that the two nephews in front of him are young, and they can't talk to them, so Li just asked when he would leave Beijing or something.

Hearing that their brother Ming'er was on the road, Li looked at the thin Li Cheng, but he was a little uneasy, and instructed the maid: "Go to the grandmother's yard to get two ginseng, and say that I will give it away." ”

The maid went down in response, and was meeting Cao Hao at the door, hurriedly sideways, picked up the curtain, and bent her knees to invite Cao Hao in.

Li Shi Zheng said to Li Yu: "You are your brother, take care of your brother more on the way." Although it is said that running for funeral is the way for children and grandchildren to fulfill their filial piety, it is not good to hurt themselves because of hurrying, so that the elderly can go to a restless life, which is unfilial piety. ”

"Yes, my aunt and grandmother, my grandson has written it down, and I will take care of my third brother." Li Yu bowed and responded, and his attitude was very sincere.

Seeing his son come in, Li wiped his tears with a handkerchief and said, "Hao'er, the eldest old lady is gone, and your two nephews will return to their hometowns for funeral." ”

The two Li Yu brothers asked Cao Hao to say goodbye, Cao Hao waved his hand, called them up, and said, "Wasn't it okay before, how can you say that it's gone?" ”

The Li family brothers had already told the Li family this time, and it was nothing more than the old man's evil spirit.

Cao Hao thought for a while and said to Li Cheng: "Go back to see my uncle and say hello on my behalf." I said to my uncle, if my uncle is worried, I will help Ling go north and send someone to the capital as soon as possible, so that I can make people prepare early. ”

Li Cheng listened, and his heart moved. This sentence sounds like an ordinary coping, and it seems to mean something else. Could it be that this cousin got some news and wanted to mention the Li family?

He raised his head and happened to be facing Cao Hao.

After Cao Hao said this, he already regretted it.

The Li family is in Suzhou, after all, it is far away, even if he has the status of a relative, the fourth elder brother will not burn his anger to the Cao family; If he really arrived in Beijing, he might avoid the danger of the Li family raiding the family, but maybe he could also bring the Cao family to the ditch.

I am a little too idealistic, after all, the Li family's crimes, the deficit is not the main thing, the main thing is that I have been the money bag of the eighth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother, it is a matter of political position, the fourth elder brother's taboo, let's protect our own family first.

Cao Hao thought in his heart, he had already turned his gaze and said to Li: "Mother also has to mourn." The old man is over 90 years old, and he did not suffer any sin during his lifetime, which is a joy and mourning......"

The Li brothers said that they would leave Beijing tomorrow, and they still had a lot of things to take care of, so they didn't stay long, and then they left and left.

Seeing that her mother was worried and brought two ginseng plants to Li Cheng, Cao Hao thought that she was worried about Li Cheng's body, and persuaded: "Mother doesn't have to worry too much, Li Cheng's illness has already been cured, but it looks still thin." ”

Li hesitated for a moment and said, "Hao'er, the eldest lady is gone, do we also want to make a few people follow Brother Cheng and them to Suzhou for mourning?" ”

Cao Hao nodded and said, "This is natural, so Wu Sheng and Zhao An will follow the two cousins to Suzhou for mourning...... If you can take your grandmother to the house, it will save your mother ...... worry."

This last sentence was said by Cao Hao after looking at Li's face.

No matter how outsiders guess, in Li's heart, Gao Taijun is her biological mother, and she is inseparable from her flesh and blood.

Sure enough, after listening to his son's words, Li's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "The two of them are also stable to watch, but when the time comes, they want to see their relatives, or do they have to make the two mothers-in-law move the rules." ”

Cao Hao responded, and at this time, Chu Yu also came.

Li discussed with his daughter-in-law and chose two capable mothers-in-law to come out...... * Suzhou, weaving mansion, and inner house.

Because the front yard is an official office, no mourning hall can be furnished, and the mourning hall of the old lady of the Wen family is located in the courtyard of the old lady.

The Wang family and the Sun family took several of Li Nai's concubines and cried behind the mourning hall. In front of the mourning hall, there are three generations of men from the ancestors and grandchildren of the Li family.

Next door is Gao Taijun's yard.

Gao Taijun and Wen Taijun are equals, and they only need to serve Xiaogong, and they don't have to go to the spirit to guard.

She was holding Xiangyu in her arms, but her complexion was not good.

Since Li Ding's twin sons returned to the Li Mansion, Xiangyu's situation has become awkward.

Earlier, Li Xu remembered that his second son only had this bloodline, even if he was a daughter and grandson, he was very loving, and the same was true for the Wang family.

When the twins entered the mansion, the weight of Xiangyu was lighter.

In addition, she and Li Xu's old son and mother, it was not obvious in the early years, and in recent years, the two aunts and nephews have become more and more similar in appearance, which made Li Xu frown and instructed people not to bring Xiangyu to people.

When Wang thought of this granddaughter's life experience, it was like eating a fly, and he no longer wanted to see him.

Xiangyu is already seven years old, and she can see the age of an adult's face, so she can naturally detect that her grandparents are disgusted with her, and she is pitiful for a little older child, fortunately she has the protection of Gao Taijun, otherwise even the maid and the maid will be bullied.

After Wen Taijun was gone, Li Xu also sent a message that Xiangyu was not allowed to go to the spirit.

Today is the day of burning the "Erqi", and the next door has been moving on various rituals since the morning. Xiangyu, the great-granddaughter, is not even qualified to guard the spirit.

She was brought up by Gao Taijun, others are not distressed, Gao Taijun will be distressed.

She took pity on Xiangyu, scolded Li Xu thousands of times in her heart, and began to worry about her miserable situation that Xiangyu had no one to rely on after a hundred years.

"Iniquity, iniquity!" Thinking that it was not someone else who made Xiangyu fall into this embarrassing situation, it was her own grandfather, Gao Taijun was indignant and said to himself.

Xiangyu was so young that she was already asleep in Gao Taijun's arms, revealing a childish little face, and her little hands grabbed Gao Taijun's front tightly.

Seeing this, Gao Taijun sighed in his heart, dragged a pillow from the side, and gently put Xiangyu on the kang.

At this time, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and someone said through the curtain: "Second old lady, granddaughter-in-law has an urgent matter to see......

It was Li Nai's wife Sun who came, and when Gao Taijun saw her loud voice, he was afraid of disturbing Xiangyu, so he was a little unhappy, and said: "Why don't you look for your wife in a hurry, but come to my lonely old woman's house to talk?" ”

Sun listened to her, picked the curtain and came in, his face was full of urgency, and said: "The second old lady, the third master is dying, the old man doesn't look very good, the wife asked the daughter-in-law to come over, please ask the second old lady to come over ......"

(To be continued)