The next day, August 27, the birthday of Brother Jiu. Cao Hao had breakfast, dressed neatly, and was stunned with the invitation.

This post was made early, and if you don't go, you can't say it; If I went, it would be a lot of sequelae. It seems that I have to think of some way to come out when I show my face over there.

Chu Yu saw him holding the post and said, "Do I go directly by car, or do I wait for the people to come back from the yamen together?" ”

Cao Hao said: "You go directly, follow the Fujin ladies to listen to the play, drink tea, and relax." I don't know when the errand of my yamen will be finished, and there are still two small ones in the family, and I may not have to go today. If Brother Jiu asked, he would only say that there was something at home that he couldn't get out of. ”

Chu Yu listened, hesitated, and said, "If that's the case, or I won't go!" ”

Although it has been nearly two months since the confinement was born, Chu Yu rarely went out to socialize, so he went to Jueluo Mansion once. Cao Hao was afraid that she would be bored, and said: "It's just to go for a walk, and it's good to see the ladies and talk, so as not to be bored at home." ”

Chu Yu smiled: "I don't know what Uncle Nine is doing with all these family funds?" At the end of the year, the banquet in their house has to be used every month, and when they haven't seen a break, just the favor will be the top of Uncle Jiu's fortune for a few years! ”

Cao Hao nodded and said, "Yes, this is really only going in and out, just those princes' mansions, Brother Jiu is still preparing to return the gift, and the remaining military officials can be accepted by young and old." ”

The husband and wife said a few gossips, Cao Hao took out his watch, saw that the hour was almost up, and went to the cradle to kiss his daughter and go to the yamen.

When he arrived at the yamen, it was still early, and Cao Hao looked at the newspaper that had been said recently. There is an article on it, which is related to Jiangnan, that is, "the two Huai salt families, first owed more than 1.8 million taels, since Li Chen Chang made up the envoy, all of them have been paid off." There is also a simile of Kangxi in the back, awarding Li Chen Chang as the imperial history and inspecting the two Huai salt classes for a year.

In recent years, Li Xu has served as the two Huai salt classes.

This Li Chen Chang was born as a donor, and his name was originally unknown, but now it seems that he has indeed obtained the Sacred Heart. It's just that, in this way, the Li family doesn't know what the situation is.

According to Cao Hao's knowledge, now the three major weaving in the south of the Yangtze River, it is Sun Wenqi who hands the sunny and rainy folds to Kangxi. Sun Wenqi said a few years ago that he had been on the fold and asked himself to serve as a tax official at the estuary, but was rejected by Kangxi.

Because of this, there were rumors a while ago that the three major weavings in Jiangnan had lost their sacred heart. Cao Hao didn't take it to heart, how could this holy favor be good? He hoped that the Cao family's power in Jiangnan would be eliminated as soon as possible, and it would be better if his father could go to Beijing to retire.

The old man is also a sixty-year-old man, and most of his body has been ruined due to the fatigue of his early years, so it is really not suitable to continue to work hard.

Cao Hao put down the newspaper and knocked on the table. Thinking that his son is now going to have two lives, the little guy should run all over the ground. If we can be reunited, it is better than anything else.

He heard a burst of laughter outside, and Iduli strode in. Seeing Cao Hao, he raised his eyebrows, showing a bit of curiosity, and said: "My lord, now that there is a lot of rumors outside, the capital is that there is a servant temple Qing Lord Cao's son's friendship and brotherhood, and he gave up the exam on the spot, are you talking about the two brothers who ended up in your family this year?" It's just that it's rumored outside, and it's rumored to be your son-in-law. If I hadn't just known that both of your brothers were taking the exam this year, they would have been a joke from outside! ”

Cao Hao was a little strange and said, "How did this come about?" Isn't the Gongyuan still sealed? ”

Yi Du Li said: "The examiners locked up and didn't come out, but there were candidates who shared a row room with your two brothers, and they talked about it after they came out." I heard that many scholars want to submit letters to your house and make friends with your little brother! ”

It has not been more than a day since he appeared yesterday morning, and this word can reach the ears of Yiduli.

Whether it is the imperial court or the people, they all respect etiquette to the extreme. "Filial piety" has also become a gentleman's virtue praised by Shilin. Although Cao Xiang delayed an exam, he won the "filial piety" in Shilin, which was of great benefit to his future career.

It's just that he is only fourteen after all, and he doesn't know the pros and cons.

Cao Hao didn't want to mention more family matters, and when he saw Yi Duli's happy face, he diverted and asked, "You are in a good mood today, but what is the happy event?" ”

Yi Duli nodded with a smile and said, "When I came to the yamen just now, I met the fourteenth elder brother on the way, and he happened to go to the yamen of the military department, so he chatted a few words by the way. ”

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice and said, "The fourteenth elder brother said that he could exchange it for a recipe for having a child." Don't look at the fact that he already has three or four little brothers, and this heart is also anxious to find a prescription. ”

Cao Hao listened, but was a little puzzled.

Fourteenth elder brother Kangxi was born in the twenty-seventh year, six years older than Cao Hao, and only twenty-seven this year, but due to early marriage, his eldest son, the eldest brother Hongchun from Fang Fujin, is already twelve. In addition, there are two sons-in-law from the Yan family, one is ten years old and the other is eight years old, both of whom are studying in the study.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Yidu said in a low voice: "It's not that when the prince was abolished, at that time, the long-lived lord was angry with the eighth master because of the relationship between the abolished prince, saying that the eighth master was 'vain and ambitious, trying to kill' the prince." The ninth master took the fourteenth elder brother out to intercede with the eighth master, but the ninth master was slapped a few times, and the fourteenth master was beaten with twenty boards. In the early years, it was not obvious, and in the past two years, I have heard that the fourteenth master is looking for medicine, I am afraid that I hurt my waist at the beginning! ”

Although Cao Hao had not yet entered Beijing when he was the "abolished prince", he also heard about the beating of the fourteenth elder brother.

At the beginning, the fourteenth elder brother's intercession made Kangxi very angry, and he had already pulled out the saber he was carrying to punish the fourteenth elder brother. All the princes and elder brothers were present, the fifth elder brother knelt and hugged Kangxi's thigh, and the other princes also knelt down and kowtowed and prayed, only the fourth elder brother was silent.

For this reason, the fourth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother are two brothers, which can be regarded as breaking off the relationship. After that, Concubine De did not allow Sifu Jin to enter the palace for several months. It wasn't until after the crown prince was reinstated that the situation was better.

Yi Du immediately saw that Cao Hao was silent, and said: "By the way, the Fourteenth Master also mentioned it, saying that it was the birthday of the Ninth Master today, and if the Yamen is okay here, tell me to go with you earlier!" ”

Cao Hao was a little embarrassed: "I'm afraid I won't be able to get by, so I've already told my wife to let her go." The brothers are not feeling well, they can't leave the house, and when they go back in a while, they have to ask the imperial doctor to take a closer look. ”

When Yi Duli heard this, he glanced at Cao Hao, shook his head, and said with a smile: "In the end, the eldest brother is like a father, Ling Zun is not in Beijing, but he wants your cousin to be heartfelt, and your brothers are also a good blessing." ”

Cao Hao smiled, this is also a helpless thing. Cao Quan is gone, Zhao Jia's is not trouble-free, every time in the family letter, Cao Yin has to tell him over and over again. said that Cao Hao didn't have that thought, even if he really dared to snub these younger brothers, I was afraid that Cao Yin's side would immediately ask the teacher to ask for guilt.

Yi Du Li said: "By the way, if Fu didn't make up for the lack of guards for your two brothers, what would happen?" ”

Cao Hao said: "Several ministers are with Mongolia, and there is no way to go at this time, so we can only wait for the holy car to return to Beijing." ”

mentioned Cao Song, Cao Hao thought of Jing Hui and wanted to mention a few words to Yi Duli, but thinking that Cao Song hadn't asked Jing Hui for a reply, and Zhang Luo's marriage here was earlier, so he kept silent.

Half a dozen official documents were processed, and it was noon.

Yi Duli couldn't sit still anymore, and walked around Cao Hao a few times. Cao Hao knew his intentions, and if he didn't leave, he wouldn't leave. Therefore, he put down his pen and ink and said to Yi Duli: "Since I am busy with my errand, then I will go back first, and my lord will see the ninth master, and please confess on my behalf." ”

Yi Duli waved his hand and said, "I know, I know, if there is something in Furuo's Mansion, the Ninth Master can't find anything wrong, let's go out together!" ”

Cao Hao summoned his subordinates, distributed the official documents that had been approved, and then set up a yamen with Yidu.

Yi Du Li said: "Although Lao Tang is a little stubborn, he is not in the yamen, and he is really a little lonely. He has two cousins who fell to the top last year, and they also ended this year, so I don't know if they can be on the list. Lao Tang's 100 taels of silver a year is enough to support the people in the two rooms, which is enough for him to work hard. I couldn't even afford a new official uniform, and I bought old ones from the ready-to-wear store at the front door. ”

Speaking of this, Yi Duli looked at Cao Hao with a smile and said, "I didn't expect it, but I felt that the situation on Lao Tang's side was similar to that of Furuo's mansion, but he didn't have a lot of money in your mansion, so it was a little harder." I can't complain that he has a better relationship with Fu Ruo, and I think it must be because of this. ”

This is all where and where, Tang Zhiyu is a square person, and it is impossible for him to flatter Shangguan. The so-called relationship is better, but because the two often travel together, Cao Hao treats people kindly. Tang Zhiyu has received a lot of favors from him, and it is always difficult to make a face and wait for Shangguan.

The officials crushed people to death at the first level, and those who dared not to put the Han official boss in their eyes were also full of officials and nobles like Yi Duli. Although the official rank is low, but he has a high title, even if he doesn't put Shangguan in his eyes, he can't find fault on the side of Yushi.

Just mentioning Tang Zhiyu, Cao Hao also admired his character a little, and said: "Lord Tang is a capable person, and he should have a great future in the future, not as good as you and me, but just a bastard." ”

Yi Duli shook his head and said disapprerovingly: "These six errands, who is not a bastard." It's okay to be a judge, there is some work in your hands, and if you are a court official, no matter how big or small things are, it will only annoy people. ”

While talking, the two of them had already left the yamen, and their respective elders and servants all led their horses over.

The mansion of the ninth elder brother is in the Tieshi Hutong of Dongcheng, so Cao Hao and Yi Duli said goodbye to each other and went against each other.

As soon as he got out of the West Fourth Archway, Cao Hao saw a group of people coming in front of him. The one wearing regular clothes, riding on a horse, and walking in front is not a bystander, it is the fourth elder brother.

Because the fourth elder brother arrived in Beijing yesterday afternoon, Cao Hao was busy with housework and hadn't gotten the letter yet, so he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

As is the usual practice in previous years, the holy driver has already gone to Mongolia for a good time, and will return to Beijing by the end of September. The fourth elder brother hasn't been with him for several years, why did he go once and come back in the middle?

No matter what he thought in his heart, he had already reined in the horse, dismounted and stepped forward to salute and say goodbye.

The fourth elder brother also reined in the horse's reins, glanced at Cao Hao's official uniform, and said, "You came out of the yamen?" Speaking of this, his expression was a little stiff, and he said, "It's just past noon, and you're gone?" Come to think of it, you've got a lot of socializing! ”

Cao Hao listened to his words and said that he was unlucky. I obediently suffer until the hour every day, so I will leave early today, why do you call this master to touch it?

On the face, he was busy arguing: "Back to the fourth master, he said that there was something at home today, and he couldn't rest assured, so he came out after finishing his errand early, and he didn't dare to leave early." ”

When the fourth elder brother heard this, he paused, and said, "It turned out to be housework, what is tricky, talk to this king!" ”

When Cao Hao heard this, he was surprised, when did the fourth elder brother become so familiar with him? all said that it was "housework", and the four elder brothers still asked each other.

Cao Hao was scolding in his heart, but his face still showed a little gratitude, and said: "Fourth Master Xie is worried, it is the lowly brother who is sick, and he has already invited the imperial doctor to prescribe a prescription." It's just that I can't rest assured, and I still want to go back and take care of it earlier. ”

The fourth elder brother's expression slowly soothed, nodded slightly, and said, "Yes, I heard that you have a brother who fell ill after the game." That being the case, the king will not delay you, but go to your house quickly. ”

Cao Hao retreated to the side and asked the fourth elder brother and the others to go first.

The fourth elder brother glanced at the few long entourages that Cao Hao was following here, saw Wei Hei, who was blind, recognized him, nodded at him, and then left with the entourage guards.

Cao Hao looked at the back of the fourth elder brother, but he frowned a little.

The matter of the little four, even the prince's brothers have heard about it, what can this be like outside? It's not good if the tree is big, and it's not good if it's too big.

Thinking of this, he called Zhang Yi and Zhao Tong, who followed, and told them to go around the teahouse at the front door to see what was going on in the market......

(To be continued)