Chapter 231: The Lotus Garden

I asked and asked, but the answer was that people couldn't laugh or cry. Chu Yu had pregnancy spots on her chest half a month ago, and these children found that they also had them on her forehead. Although people like Mrs. Han and Mrs. Lu all say that these are common and not in the way. It's Mrs. Han herself, although her face is powdered, you can still see dark spots on her cheeks.

In this world, what woman doesn't have a love for beauty? Moreover, although Chu Yu will be a mother, she is seventeen years old and is at a good age.

Cao Haoping said that although he looked steady, he looked different when the husband and wife were alone. The husband and wife are so affectionate, it is not because of the mutual agreement. Chu Yu really loves her husband, and naturally she also has the idea of "a woman is a person who pleases herself", thinking that the husband and wife will love each other like this. Now, when your appearance is damaged, how can you not be sad and sad?

Chu Yu also used "dizziness" to cover his forehead at first, so Cao Hao didn't see it. The spots on these two foreheads seemed to be gradually spreading, and they were more and more eye-catching than before. Chu Yu was afraid that she would lose her appearance and lose her husband's love, so she would be worried.

Cao Hao saw Chu Yu crying so sadly, and thought it was what kind of spot, so he coaxed it well. If he really loves sex, he can still make Chu Yu "spoiled", as early as before Chu Yu enters the door, the little wife should be able to make up half a dozen.

The words made Chu Yu burst into tears and laughed, but he also knew that her husband was comforting herself, and there was still a little worry between her eyebrows.

Seeing her like this, Cao Hao went down to the ground to get the lamp on the table and came back, and took a closer look at the "real murderer" who made Chu Yu panic. It's just a pale red spot, and if it grows on someone else's face, it won't be so conspicuous. Just because Chu Yu looked whiter, he looked at the feeling of redness on his forehead.

"Everyone else is long, what's this? Have you forgotten what I told you about our family having a pearl field by Taihu Lake? Rush Ming'er to send a letter back, and ask them to send two boxes of fine pearls, and after making powder, apply some and it will be gone! Cao Hao put the lamp back and said casually.

Although he was very sure, Cao Hao was also unsure in his heart. Secretly wondering if I should write a letter to King Ping's Mansion and ask my sister if there is any way to remove freckles.

What Cao Hao said, where did Chu Yu not believe it? It's just that Cao Haoyuan wanted to put on a straight face and "reprimand" her a few words, so as to save herself from having everything in her heart in the future, and thinking about it blindly. Chu Yu has fallen asleep here, perhaps because of her pregnancy, she is very sleepy. I think it was because I was worried about the spots on my face, and I didn't sleep steadily, so I dozed off with peace of mind.

Looking at his little wife with a round face and a fluttering red face, and then thinking about his parents who were far away in Jiangning, Cao Hao's heart was warm, and the sense of loss caused by envy of Cheng Mengxing was gone. If you are diligent and can protect them, then you can change your laziness.

The next morning, when Chu Yu opened his eyes, he felt that something was wrong, and when he reacted, his face was flushed, and he hurriedly pulled the quilt from Cao Hao's hand to cover it. Cao Hao looked at the sky, it was time to get up, and said to Chu Yu with a smile: "Like a butterfly, there is no need for pearl powder here!" ”

Chu Yu was so ashamed that he didn't know what to say, and muttered in his mouth: "Forehead ......"

Cao Hao stopped laughing, looked at Chu Yu, and said seriously: "If I meet a bandit in Ming'er and my face is scarred, Chu Yu won't like me?" ”

When Chu Yu heard this, he shook his head again and again, and said, "How come? No matter what the forehead is, the forehead is still the forehead, how can Chu Yu not like it? ”

Cao Hao said: "Look, since you know this truth, don't be hurt by these in the future!" No matter what Chu Yu is, she is my wife, my mother of flesh and blood, and the person who agrees with me to be white-headed. We won't always be young, and we won't be just you to me and I to you all the time. If I meet a beautiful woman outside, I have to look at it twice and praise it in my heart, which is also human nature. Even if the mountains, water, flowers, and grass look good, everyone rarely looks at them. I've seen it, I've liked it, and that's it, will I still pull a family and compare with you which one is more beautiful? If you think like that, you not only look down on yourself, but you also look down on me!

Chu Yu was dotted with a heart, and his face was sneering.

After Cao Hao said this, his heart was both relaxed and unspeakably melancholy.

Why is my heart so soft, what would happen if my nerves were thicker? Even if you don't get three wives and four concubines, it is like a small harem, just like Ning Chun often said at the beginning, "Marry a good wife, take a beautiful concubine, and find a confidant outside, one wife, one concubine and one confidant, and life is very good". However, it's just envy and envy others, just think about it. As for the surname Chu Yu, he pretended to laugh in front of people at that time, and he was not allowed to cry to death in private.

Thinking of Ning Chun, Cao Hao's chest was a little tight, but he didn't know when the truth would come to light; I remembered that Shengjing Yongqing was there, Cao Fang was still there, he arrived in Shengjing at the end of April, and there was a letter to Yizhou in late May.

According to the custom, exiles who were exiled to Mukden were to be assigned to serve in the cities when they arrived in the localities. If the identity is the clan Jueluo, the money and food will be distributed according to the rank of the knight; If it is an official offender, they will be retained separately and sent to various checkpoints on errands; and those who were slaves were assigned to them as slaves under the name of the armoured men.

There are a lot of cats here, and for those officials and criminals who have no identity background and are difficult to recover, it is good to be able to squeeze out some oil and water, although they are not polite, they will not be too clean-up; Those who can't squeeze oil and water are worse than slaves when they come and drink. For those who have a family background, even if they are "never used" criminal officials, they don't dare to offend too much, and they can't keep anyone's uncles, nephews, brothers, and in-laws who are old, that is, the commander of any banner and the governor of a certain province.

Yongqing is still stained with the light of his family, although his father announced in public that he would remove his family, but his mother is the county lord from Prince Kang's mansion, his sister is the iron hat prince's mansion Fujin, his cousin is the prince's son Fujin, and his wife is a young lady from the palace, which one dares to underestimate?

When we know the reason for Yongqing's crime, the officials who placed the exiles here will be bottomless again, and I really can't figure out which one this kid has offended? In case they are treated favorably and complained, there will be no good fruit to eat in the future; But in case of neglect, it is not up to them to offend which one of the families behind this wants to stand up for them.

For a while, he couldn't find a suitable errand to settle Yongqing. In this way, Yongqing was stranded in Shengjing. Because Cao Fang made a lot of silver money, and there were seven catties to wait, the food and drink were all good. Yongqing didn't suffer any crimes, and his body, which was originally reduced, was much stronger.

As soon as next year's Halloween amnesty, if you don't pardon the exiles, then you should find an opportunity to go north. Cao Hao was thinking while dressing.

Stumbling, Chu Yu also got up and put on his clothes.

After breakfast, Cao Hao went to the front office to explain to Mr. Zhuang, and then took Chu Yu out of the house. The little couple was in a light car, except for Xiyun and Xicai who took another carriage to follow, only Wei Hei followed with a few long entourages.

When repairing this Nancheng mansion a few days ago, Wei Hei was still newly married, so today is the first time to come. Previously, when he heard people talk about the "Golden House Hidden Jiao", Wei Hei didn't believe it. He has been by Cao Hao's side for more than ten years, but he really can't imagine that there is a woman who can charm this unusual son who has been "old" since he was a child.

Because he wanted to bring Chu Yu over yesterday afternoon, Cao Hao instructed Wu Mao to lead people to smooth the road along the way before looking for Mr. Zhuang to wash the dust of Cheng Mengxing, so as to save bumps.

Even so, Cao Hao still asked someone to prepare a thick mat. Fortunately, the weather was still cool in the morning, and it would be hot enough if you didn't sit in the car, if you couldn't do it.

Cao Hao thought about the two sisters, and was slightly embarrassed.

Yesterday, Cao Hao gave the deed to the two sisters Pink Butterfly and Cui Die, and told him what he meant. The two sisters had to be grateful, and it is estimated that they never dreamed that they would one day regain their freedom.

After thinking about it, the choice of the two sisters was somewhat unexpected by Cao Hao.

When the two sisters were children, they were sold to the family of a thin horse keeper, and they were captive for more than ten years, and they were fortunate to regain their freedom. Neither want to find a high-ranking family as a concubine, silk and satin, seafood and mountain delicacies; It's not that I want to go back to my hometown to find relatives, return to the people's homes, and say in peace, but I want to make a living by virtue of my ability to play the piano and play Xiao. Maybe find a rich and noble family and teach the young lady; Maybe join the opera team and become a musician.

How naΓ―ve? Seeing that the pink butterfly and the green butterfly were reborn, with a face full of hope, Cao Hao really couldn't bear to splash cold water immediately, and just in time for someone from the house to look for him, he went back to the yamen first.

The two sisters have such a look, such a posture, and after more than ten years of upbringing, between looking forward to it, every word and deed, showing charm, how many men can hold it? It's his own person, and he thinks about Chu Yu in his heart, and in front of these two sisters, he occasionally loses his mind inadvertently.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this that Cao Hao wanted to settle the two as soon as possible, or arrange to marry, or send them back to his hometown, just in case, to save a moment of enthusiasm one day, and to choose between "beasts" and "beasts are inferior". No matter which one you choose, you will regret the loss.

Not to mention where would a big family find such a woman with an unclear background to teach their daughters, even if they invited two of their sisters, just by virtue of their fatherless, motherless, relatives and old backgrounds, where can they have the power to protect themselves? It's not for anyone to pick up.

The troupe is even more messy, if the two sisters go, the boss has a black heart, and it is not uncommon to find someone to sell them at a high price.

This is not a world where women can study hard to make a living, it is the Han Jiang clan in Jiangning, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, in addition to the inheritance left by her parents, she must also have the protection of her relatives to gain a hard foothold. Even then, it is indispensable and not easy.

Cao Hao thought that Jiangning Weaving Mansion also had a family class before the deficit, and Cao Yin was a person who loved to listen to music and watch plays, and he also wrote a few plays. Do you want to start a family class to honor your father? But as soon as the thought came to me, it went out again.

Regarding Cao Yin's temperament, Cao Hao didn't trust it at all. Not to mention the three rooms of the famous concubine room in the family, after the original glaze gave birth, two unnamed rooms were added. This is just at home, even outside, and it seems that there were a lot of romantic tents when I was young.

Although his young son died young, after he recovered from his illness, Cao Yin saw through the world a little, and his relationship with the Li family was much closer than in the past. However, Cao Hao didn't dare to gamble with his mother's stability.

In case, this sister flower is sent over, Cao Yin can't hold it, so he will come to "enter the flowers when he is old" and add two concubines to Cao Hao. Not only will Li be sad, but even Cao Hao himself will be disgusted to death.

It's just that speculating about my father like this is too unfilial? Cao Hao frowned slightly.

Chu Yu's little hand gently stroked Cao Hao's eyebrows: "What are you thinking?" It's so difficult. ”

Cao Hao grabbed her hand and said, "I think of my father and mother, and I asked Wu Sheng's kid to come over at least once every ten years. The June letter, these two days should also arrive! ”

"Forehead relief, father and mother are blessed people, and they will live a hundred years!" Chu Yu persuaded.

Cao Hao nodded, and said to Chu Yu with a smile: "Speaking of which, there is still a difficult matter, I want to ask Chu Yu to think of an idea!" ”

Chu Yu was still puzzled, Cao Hao had already talked about the origin of "Yangzhou Thin Horse". It's nothing more than those little girls from poor families, who were sold by their parents at the age of seven or eight, and then fell into the hands of people who specialized in this business, deliberately "starving" and developing an emaciated body. After fifteen or six, she was selected to be a concubine, and if she didn't find a buyer, she would flow into Yanjie Willow Lane.

Chu Yu has been in the palace since he was a child, where has he heard this? muttered: "Living like this, where is it still a person?" It's so pitiful, their parents are really cruel! ”

Cao Hao shook his head: "Not really, of course, there are black-hearted parents among them, and there are also poor people who are forced by life!" Not to mention other places, even in our house, these are not born in the family, not in the disaster, the family is in trouble, and it will not fall into the hands of people! Speaking of this, he reacted a little off-topic, and hurriedly returned to his previous words: "A few days ago, there were some people who had romantic relations outside, and the steward over there sent two sisters, who were the kind of hard-working women I just told you. First, it is difficult to refuse because it hinders the face of his master's family; The second is to see that they are pitiful, and it would be good to be able to help them by the way! ”

After saying this, Cao Hao talked about his conversation with the two sisters, the sister's thoughts, and his own concerns. Of course, among them, those who are afraid of their "beasts", "inferior beasts" or something, as well as Jiangning Cao Yin, are all hidden.

The husband and wife have been married for more than a year, and they rarely talk about external matters except for family matters. Chu Yu's heart was sweet and sour, and he couldn't say anything.

After thinking about it for a while, Chu Yu also shook his head helplessly, not knowing how to place it. The two sisters have experienced such a pitiful enough, if they are not thoughtful for a while, and the rest of their lives are ruined, how can they make people feel at ease.

While speaking, the carriage stopped, and it had already arrived at the Nancheng mansion.

Cao Hao got out of the car first, and then sent someone to open the gate and drove the carriage directly outside the second gate. Xiyun and Xicai had already hit the carriage behind them and got down, following Chu Yu's car.

After Chu Yu got out of the car, Cao Hao took her hand, entered the second gate, walked dozens of steps along the cobblestone road, passed through the moon gate on the west side of the main house in the inner courtyard, and arrived in the garden.

Bypassing the rockery piled up by the lake, you will see the lush lotus pond, and the air is faintly fragrant with lotus flowers. In the four places of the lotus pond, there is a long corridor and a corridor, which connects the Xuan, the pavilion, the building and the pavilion near the water. Not to mention anything else, this lotus pond alone is about ten acres in size, and it is the size of four or five Daotaifu gardens.

Chu Yu knew that this was the "gift" that Cao Hao said, and he was indescribably happy. How could such a husband who could keep her in his heart all the time not make her grateful.

Cao Hao took her hand, pointed to the three small pavilions on the east side, and said, "It's the coolest over there, just right for living on a summer day!" But in addition to the big garden here, there are not many houses in front of the serious people, I will leave for Jinan Mansion in two days, just put you here, I really don't worry, wait for me to come back, let's move over again! ”

Chu Yu's eyes were bright, the corners of his mouth were curved and upturned, so sweet that he couldn't do it, listening to Cao Hao say this, he nodded busily.

The husband and wife walked along the pontoon bridge on the lotus pond, crossed the pavilion on the water, and also saw the other two buildings. Where to do what is useful, where to add something, it is also interesting to say.

Cao Hao was afraid that Chu Yu would be tired, and was thinking about where to help her rest, so he heard Chu Yu ask: "Eh, this garden was also given by others a few days ago, can those two girls be here?" ”

Cao Hao listened, looked at Chu Yu's face, and saw that she had no strange look, so he said, "Well, in the side courtyard, I was thinking about where to rest, so let's go to their sisters' side to disturb them?" ”

Chu Yu nodded in goodness, and the husband and wife left the garden and came to the side courtyard.

Pink Butterfly and Cui Die, the two sisters, listened to Cao Hao's words yesterday and accepted their own deeds, so they are no longer as nervous and restrained as before. After breakfast, they set up a piano stand in the courtyard, and the two of them plucked the strings and the other played the songs, and practiced the tune.

Cao Hao and Chu Yu had just gone to the garden from the other side, although they heard something casually, they didn't care. Now that I'm getting closer, I realize it's the music here.

The sound of the piano was tactful, the sound of Xiao was long, Cao Hao and Chu Yu stopped outside the door, and couldn't help but be a little stupid.

* Daotai Yamen, partial hall.

Looking at Amethyst's departing figure, Cheng Mengxing stood up and wanted to open her mouth to call her, but thinking that she had solemnly proposed it herself, she was not shocked, and directly opened her mouth to refuse, after all, she was disheartened. He shook his head self-deprecatingly: "No head and no tail, what is this doing?" ”

(To be continued)