Chapter 351: A Small Banquet
On October 20, Cao Hao Xiu Mu said, specially prepared a gift, and went to visit the ancient ceremony of the white flag. In a few hundred days, this household registration should also be settled.
For the families in the flag, all those who have raised children as heirs or people who have entered the flag due to their relatives and deceased relatives need to keep a separate file. Although these people are higher than the account holders (slaves released from the master's house), they are lower than the status of the main household and the other household (those who have gone out of the house).
In Cao Hao's heart, since he treats the child Hengsheng as an adopted son, he treats him closely, and he will not be separated from his family. Helplessly, the current household registration is like this, and he has no way, so he has to follow this to register Hengsheng.
Chongguli is over 70 years old, but the old man is still very tough and comes out to entertain guests in person. After knowing Cao Hao's intentions, he responded very happily, but after a few days, he sent the formalities to the Earl's Palace.
Cao Hao heard that this old man loved tea, so he gave two packs of good tea for hospitality left at home. If the old man has obtained a treasure, he will smile so much that his face will be happy.
Cao Hao was very funny when he saw it, but he also felt a little embarrassed. After all, this love of tea is an elegant hobby, and it does not hurt the body, it is better than the opium epidemic more than a hundred years later.
October 24, the hundred days of Hang Seng said. Because he was an adopted son, the Cao Mansion did not make much of a big deal, but the mansion also set up a few tables of banquets and invited a few relatives and friends to come over.
Among the female dependents, in addition to the wives of Zhaojia Mansion and the two sisters Cao Ying and Cao Yi, there are also Nalan Fusen's wife and Detehei's wife.
Chunjun Wangfu and Pingjun Wangfu both sent gifts to come, and Pingjun Wang Nersu also came to the palace to eat in person. The male guests in the front yard, in addition to Nersu, are several little brothers from King Chun's Mansion, several young masters from Zhaojia Mansion, Sun Jue, Seshtu, Yongqing, Nalan Fusen and Detehei.
A few days ago, the sixteenth elder brother shouted that he was coming on the twenty-fourth, but he was persuaded by Cao Hao. I heard that the old lady in the palace is already a sign of running out of oil and running out, and the sixteenth elder brother is still better in the palace obediently.
The sixteenth elder brother knew that Cao Hao was serious, so he had to stay in the palace honestly, and only asked someone to send a gift.
According to Cao Hao's original intention, he was unwilling to toss these lively. However, Chu Yu had another intention, that is, to find a reason to take the two aunts and grandmothers back to their homes, and the family was reunited.
Sun Jue is an old-fashioned nerd, Zhaojia's family has been in Beijing for half a year, but Cao Ying only returned to the province once during his father's anniversary festival, and then never returned. Cao Yi's side, although he came twice, he used the excuse that the old lady at home was sick, and he got up in less than two quarters of an hour.
Among the female guests, several wives of Zhaojia Mansion went to Shaoyuan with Cao Ying; The rest of the people Chu Yu should go to Wutong Garden.
Although Hengsheng is only a hundred years old, his body is chubby, and he looks older than other people's half-year-old children. The little guy has a round face, a straight nose, and although it is a single eyelid, the eyes are bright, which is very rare.
Because of the three spins on Hang Seng's head, several grandmothers picked up the children and watched them. According to folk sayings, such a child is the life of the general in the future.
Cao Yi sat on the kang, took Hengsheng from ** hand, looked at the top of his head carefully, and his face was full of love. Although he lost his biological parents, he was blessed to be adopted by a kind person like his brother and sister-in-law.
Not to mention the Hengsheng in front of him, it is Jiangnan's parents, as well as the eldest nephew Tianyou. Cao Song and his brothers are also getting older, and after they get rid of their filial piety, they are also at the age of marrying a wife and having children. However, only on his own side, he has been married for three years, but he is ...... Thinking of what was on his mind, Cao Yi couldn't help but feel a little sentimental, so he heard Chu Yu speak out in surprise. She only felt that her thighs were slightly hot and wet, but they were Hengsheng urine.
Chu Yu was very embarrassed and asked Cao Yi to change clothes in the East House.
When the two aunts and sisters-in-law arrived in the East House, Chu Yu remembered that when Tianyou was there in the spring, there was also such a scene, and her heart moved, and she said in a low voice: "Third sister, will this be a good sign?" ”
Cao Yi blushed and said with a smile: "My sister just hugged Hengsheng, and she was drenched; My sister-in-law watched it all day, and I don't know what to do! Why are you just laughing at me? ”
Chu Yu thought about the recent period, when her husband was going to "sweat" a little more, his face was also a little burned, and he smiled and didn't say much.
After Cao Yi changed her clothes, Chu Yu thought about it for a while, and still asked, "Third sister, the eldest sister is on the second wife's side, why don't we go over and take a look?" ”
Cao Yi hesitated for a moment, shook his head, and whispered to Chu Yu: "Sister-in-law, my sister really doesn't know how to treat her, or so far away, and she is at ease in the two times." If she gets together and thinks of the old things, she feels uncomfortable, and the girl feels uncomfortable. After a while, please be at the table, and the number of etiquette is not bad, that is! ”
Chu Yu took pity on Cao Yi's rough life, and wanted to help her untie the knot, but seeing that she had made up her mind, it was really hard to say anything, so she didn't persuade her again.
She took Cao Yi's hand and said, "No matter what you do, as long as your heart is happy." Your brother is worried about you, but he is a man's family, and he will not talk about these words of caring sisters. It's the second brother, and he looks very arrogant, but when it comes to your sister, she always changes like an adult, and she wants to be her sister's dependence. ”
Cao Yi's eyes were red, and he said in a low voice: "My brother and sister-in-law love me, and I can save it." It's still not good for a sister, it's so big, and it makes my brother and sister-in-law feel sorry, I really shouldn't be! ”
Chu Yu was afraid that she would feel nostalgic, so she smiled and said: "There are guests here, let's go over quickly, so as not to make them laugh at our sister-in-law and talk about themselves!" ”
* In the front yard, a table has been set.
Nersu, Sun Jue, Seshtu, Yongqing, Nalan Fusen, Detehei, Mr. Zhuang and Cao Hao sat together.
The remaining few little elder brothers of King Chun's Mansion and several young masters of Zhaojia Mansion were accompanied by Cao Song, Cao Shuo, and Cao Xiang brothers. Because the three brothers have not yet been filial, there is no wine on this table. According to Cao Hao's meaning, there are all children here, so he asked the kitchen to prepare pear juice for them.
Although the Fengde and Fengche brothers still muttered that they wanted two pots of wine separately, and had a good drink with the Hongshu brothers. But Cao Song took the chicken feather as an arrow, and said with a little teasing: "Wine, what kind of wine do you want?!" Didn't I hear my brother say, we are young and shouldn't drink? ”
Feng Che is the same age as Cao Song, and it is nothing after hearing this; Feng De couldn't help but roll his eyes, speaking of age, he was two years older than Cao Hao.
Cao Song was just joking, and after speaking, he also laughed and said to everyone: "You don't know, in my brother's eyes, those who are not eighteen are children." That is, this year, my life has passed, and he can control me more relaxed! ”
Feng De glanced at Cao Song and said, "Look at the one who shows you, who doesn't know that you have a good brother?" It's just a matter of pride, and I don't have to make people laugh! ”
Cao Song raised his hand, touched his brain, said "hehe" twice, and said no more.
Hongzhuo was listening, a little disapproving, lowered his voice, and said to everyone: "Although my brother-in-law has a good temper, he is also too mother-in-law!" Every time we met, I asked us how we were doing with our homework, how our errands were, which ones we befriended, which ones we had disagreements, and the whole thing was like a little old mother. I only make people's heads 'buzz', and I don't know if my sister is tired of listening to my brother-in-law every day......"
Hongshu listened to his younger brother more and more disagreeable, Cao Song had already pulled down his face, Cao Shuo and Cao Xiang brothers also sneered on their faces, and shouted in a low voice: "Second brother, what are you talking about?" My brother-in-law cares about us, and Ama has also explained, so let's listen to my brother-in-law's words more. ”
Hongxin also nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, my brother-in-law treats us best, and thinks about us for everything fun and delicious!" ”
Hongzhuo just complained casually, and didn't mean anything else, seeing his brother and brother say this, his face was a little inexplicable, and he muttered: "I didn't say anything bad about my brother-in-law......"
Because everyone is usually close to each other, they are all familiar with each other, and they get along with friends, and they are not flattered because they are the emperor's grandson. So Cao Song was not polite to him, and rolled up the sleeves of his clothes and said: "Later, after eating the banquet, let's fall, the second master wants to be 'close' and 'close' to me!" Hehe, when the time comes, don't wait to cry and say that I bullied children! ”
Both of them love to dance with knives and sticks, and they often "learn" together, and they are often used to beating. Although Hongzhuo suffered at a young age, his stature was not as good as Cao Song, and he was going to lose eight times out of ten, but he became more and more courageous.
It's just that those leaders and guards in the palace all respect the identity of the little master of Hongzhuo, although they also accompany him to compete, but a few dare to try their best to greet him.
Cao Song is different, because it is a relative, he has fewer scruples; The second is to see that there are some thorns in Hongzhuoping's head, and he sincerely wants to teach him a lesson, which is called a ruthless head. Although I can't see any internal or external injuries, it is painful and painful.
Not to mention a few small ones arguing here, Cao Hao's table, he has already held the pot and filled it for everyone in the banquet. At this table, all his close relatives and friends.
Most of the people in Pingyu have also seen each other, and they are not inhibited. Only Sun Jue has less travel to Caofu, like Yongqing, Nalan Fusen, Detehei and others are the first time to meet him, and they have to meet him again.
Cao Haoyuan was still a little hanging, afraid that his brother-in-law would be like in the past, and he would put up a sour shelf, which would disappoint everyone. However, although he doesn't talk much, he is also a lot more sophisticated in his conversation. Compared with the previous year, although it is not said that it is a different person, it is already a world of difference.
The capital is really a training person! Cao Hao just wanted to praise him for being better than in the past, but when he thought of his ugly appearance when he was in the Li Mansion at the beginning of the month, his heart felt like swallowing a fly.
Fortunately, according to the rules of his house, the male guests are all eating in the front yard, and the waiters are all small servants. Otherwise, there is really someone like Sun Jue during the banquet, and Cao Hao really doesn't have the right taste in his heart.
Men, it's understandable to be lustful, but it also has to be moderate. If it is no matter the occasion, whether it is fragrant or smelly, it is earned in the arms, and the character can be seen in general.
Everyone ate two sips of wine, and Nersu put the wine cup and asked Cao Hao: "By the way, Fu Ruo, can the Li family have any news back?" Did Li Ding return to Suzhou? ”
Cao Hao shook his head and replied: "On the thirteenth day, I sent someone to Suzhou to deliver the letter, but there is no reply yet. Calculate the words, the left and right, there should be a letter coming! ”
Detehei is a rough man, he has never scrupled when he speaks, and when he heard Li Ding be mentioned, he put down his chopsticks and said: "Xiao Cao, it's not Lao Hei who we bury him, and that kid from the Li family is really not authentic." Not to mention anything else, it is the little girl of Dong E's family, she Ama also worked as an errand in front of the emperor before her death, and she still has some friendship with Lao Hei. Even now, your sister-in-law has to go over to the old lady every year to say goodbye. Your sister-in-law has talked to me several times about this family matter, and it is obvious that the old Li family stammered and came to ask for a kiss; Later, when he saw that Kali was no longer good, he found a son to quit his family. Why did the Fucha family's marriage come out, but it became the treacherous resignation of the Dong E family, and he Li Ding was wronged? Now, this wedding date is approaching, he is gone, he doesn't plan to climb the high branches in his heart, and he thinks that the Fucha family might as well go now, right? ”
Cao Hao just smiled, but he didn't bother to help Li Ding defend himself. Now, it has been more than ten days since the messenger sent the letter south, and the Li family has already heard from him, so I don't know what Li Xu will think.
* Jiangning, weaving house, study.
Cao Yin sat on a chair and looked at the letter that Li Xu had sent here. Li Ding disappeared in the capital, no one was born, no body was dead, and now it has been half a month.
The Li family got the news that Li Xu had sent his eldest son Li Nai north. Although the Li family is also a prominent eunuch, after all, he has been away from Beijing for many years, and Li Xu sent a letter to Cao Yin, which also meant to borrow the power of the Cao family.
On the fifteenth, Cao Yin stood up and took two steps with his hands behind his back. Although Li Ding is a little arrogant, he is a little clever in his actions, which one did he offend?
He remembered the news that Xia Yue had gotten that Li Xu had bought a few women in Suzhou and sent them to the north. Li Ding wouldn't be involved in something that shouldn't be mixed up, and he caused a fatal disaster, right?
He frowned and pondered, and he missed his son Cao Hao a little more......
(To be continued)