Yunzhu: "If they were jealous and could have worked, I would have been reincarnated thousands of times." ”

Cao Xun: "......"

Yun Zhu compared a skirt, and saw that Uncle Guo was still looking at her with an emotionally indistinguishable look, and he didn't know what he was thinking, Yun Zhu thought about it, and deliberately hugged the skirt and sighed: "That's it, if you are really so worried, I won't go, so as not to hinder others." ”

Cao Xun smiled lightly.

This time she is going to stay in Nanyuan for half a month, she doesn't go, the ladies are happy, and he is the one who suffers.

He took the delicate little lady into his arms and kissed him at the most tender place on his neck: "Go, whoever doesn't go, you have to go." ”

Chapter 37: Cao Xun received the little lady's eye knife.

The official residence allocated to the accompanying officials on the side of the Nanyuan is located on the side of the palace, and they are all courtyards, and the nobles and high-ranking officials can share a whole courtyard, and the lower officials usually come by themselves and will live with their colleagues.

Before leaving Beijing, Cao Xun helped Yunzhu inquire about the small courtyard they were about to be assigned to, the neighbor on the left was his father-in-law's family, and the neighbor on the right was the Sun family of the Duke of Qi.

This kind of seemingly unimportant news that is closely related to the accompanying officials can be found out from the relevant officials with a little silver. The fathers-in-law who are responsible for arranging accommodation are also clever people, and they will definitely arrange officials who are close to each other in one place, so it is not surprising that the Li and Cao families, who are just red, can be neighbors.

As for the Sun family, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and Emperor Yuanqing still gives face to the few remaining founding noble families in the capital, and the banquet does not fall every time, and only when he is an official does he pay more attention to his true skills.

When she arrived at Nanyuan, before Yunzhu could go to the courtyard on the left to find her mother, Sun Yurong ran over from the courtyard on the right to find her.

"Your lady didn't come?"

Although it is a small courtyard, there are many rooms in the wing room, Sun Yurong looked around and asked unexpectedly.

Yun Zhu smiled: "What is she doing here, is she angry?" ”

Don't look at Cao Xun's like to do face work, his attitude towards Pan has always been "courtesy", Pan's An'an is her mother-in-law, Cao Xun treats her politely, Pan is in a hurry to find trouble, including deliberately targeting Yunzhu, Cao Xun will not hinder filial piety to make his husband and wife swallow their anger. No matter what, Yunzhu is his pillow person, and he has no reason to help a stepmother who can't give him any benefits.

Pan must be very clear about this, so he has long refused the holy favor of accompanying him on the grounds of "running around when he is old".

Sun Yurong sighed: "It seems that Uncle Guo dotes on you very much, and he didn't let you be angry with your evil mother-in-law." If she doesn't come, Cao Shao will live with you and his wife? ”

She was smiling, looking like she didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement.

Yun Zhu glanced at her and explained, "He lives with a few colleagues from the Hanlin Academy. ”

Sun Yurong changed to a sympathetic face: "Stay away from you, he still eats less dry vinegar." ”

Yunzhu poked her head directly: "Don't make fun of me, I heard that the emperor is going to choose a concubine for the eldest prince, are you tempted?" ”

Sun Yurong pointed to his face: "Is it useful for me to be tempted?" Can the eldest prince take a fancy to me? ”

The eldest prince is lame again, it is all the prince's grandson, the marriage must be followed by the king's mansion, the princess has a noble status, and how many famous ladies with both ability and political integrity are rushing to be there, Sun Yurong feels that there is no chance.

Sun Yurong guessed: "In my opinion, it's either Gu Min or Xie Wenying." ”

Yunzhu thinks that these two are unlikely to be elected by Emperor Yuanqing, but the eldest prince is going to go outside to become a vassal, how can he marry the first assistant and the general in the capital, but Sun Yurong, a lady like Sun Yurong who has an empty title and no power at home, is more hopeful.

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Cao Xun almost has to accompany Emperor Yuanqing during the day, Yunzhu can't see him, and he doesn't want to, there are too many places to play in Nanyuan, Yunzhu doesn't even have the mind to compete with the ladies, so he specially pulls Sun Yurong around, and today he goes to the Treasure Zoo to see elephants, lions, and peacocks, and tomorrow he picks a boat by the lake to fish.

It's just that there is still the hostess of Queen Cao in the palace, and if Queen Cao wants to hold a flower banquet and a tea banquet, Yunzhu will also obediently go with her mother to participate.

On this day, Empress Cao actually invited Yunzhu to her side for lunch alone.

When Yunzhu arrived, he found that Queen Cao's side was quite lively, except for the eldest prince who was already going to choose a concubine because he was old, the second prince, the crown prince, and Princess Yi'an were actually present.

Of the three children, only the crown prince was born to Empress Cao, who is eleven years old this year, and looks very much like Pan's own grandson.

The biological mother of the second prince, Concubine Shu, is Cao Xun's sister-in-law, so the second prince and the crown prince are Cao Xun's nephews, but they are separated by such a layer.

Princess Yi'an's mother didn't come to the palace this time, and she was only nine years old, so she was naturally taken care of by Queen Cao.

Seeing the few people standing or sitting in the room, Yunzhu smiled and saluted.

Queen Cao said softly: "It's all my own family, and today is also a family banquet, so sister-in-law doesn't have to be polite." ”

This "sister-in-law" has a bit of a ridiculous taste.

Yun Zhu showed some embarrassment at the right time.

Empress Cao asked her to sit beside her, and smiled and asked the three children to call her aunt.

The thirteen-year-old second prince shouted with a single glance, and the prince looked at the clouds in his eyes, drooping his eyelashes, and looked somewhat uncomfortable.

Yun Zhu can understand the prince's thoughts, she is not only his aunt, but also the sister of Li Xian, the companion he once disliked, some things can be regarded as if they have not happened. Even if Yunzhu can hide his dissatisfaction with the prince without a trace, the prince has not yet grown up to the age of leakage.

The best thing to get along with is Princess Yi'an, a delicate and cute little girl, who is liked everywhere.

After all the courtesies have been heard, and after some homely words, it is time to eat.

The prince's resistance to Li Xian's sister's identity failed to withstand his appreciation of Yunzhu's beauty.

The crown prince is only eleven, and his appreciation has nothing to do with the lust or lust of adult men, and he simply can't help but get close to a great beauty who is rare in the palace.

After the banquet, the prince's "aunt" was already very intimate.

Yunzhu is kind on the surface, and he suspects in his heart that this prince must be a lustful person when he grows up, and he can forget the mustard in his heart because of a face.

"Okay, you go and rest first, I'll talk to your aunt."

Empress Cao smiled and sent the three children away.

Then, she retired from the palace maid and talked to Yunzhu alone: "The palace wall is separated, there have been a lot of things in the capital this year, and I have never found a chance to talk to you." Yun Zhu still remembers, I was the most willing to match you and Brother Shao before? ”

Yunzhu looked frightened, looked out the window, and said in a low voice: "Niangniang's love, Yunzhu has a heart, but I am now married to a big uncle, and I ask Niangniang to forget the past." ”

Queen Cao held her white little hand and sighed: "Yes, it's useless to say that, fortunately you still married into our Cao family, and you and I still become a family." Yunzhu, my mother is old, and it is inevitable that some old people are stubborn, and even do some foolish things, but I am sensible and will never help my mother, if you suffer any grievances from your mother in the future, just tell me, I will persuade if I can persuade you, and I will try to compensate you if I can't. ”

Yunzhu: "Niangniang's words are serious, and my mother has never wronged me." ”

It's not that Pan doesn't want to, it's that she doesn't have that ability.

Empress Cao smiled and gave Yunzhu a pair of pearl hairpins.

Yunzhu thanked him for his farewell.

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At dusk, Cao Xun came back from outside, and saw the little lady sitting on the couch in the second room, playing with a pearl hairpin in her hand.

In front of her was a brocade box containing pearl hairpins, and there was one inside, much like a gift from someone.

Cao Xun guessed: "Niang Niang's reward? ”

Yunzhu: "Yes, you called me over for dinner at noon, and your three nieces and nephews are also there." ”

Cao Xun smiled and went to bathe first.

After changing into his regular clothes, he sat down beside the little lady and took a hairpin and inserted it in her thick black hair. Pearls are more elegant than gold and silver, and she looks good in any jewelry.

Yunzhu sat on his lap, hooked his neck with both hands, and whispered: "Niangniang seems to value you as an elder brother, and she is very gentle with me, and said that if Mrs. Tai wrongs me, she will support me." I guess, you brothers and sisters have a good relationship? ”

Cao Xun left Beijing as a young man, and Yunzhu was still a child when Empress Cao entered the palace, so she was not familiar with these two.

Cao Xun smiled: "My father taught me very strictly, I was not like your brother when I was a child, I could often accompany my sisters at home. ”

Yunzhu understands that Cao Xun only has a brother-sister relationship with Queen Cao.

It wasn't born by a mother, after all, it was separated by a layer.

Cao Xun also brought her back a piece of news: "There will be a hunting competition tomorrow, and the female dependents can also go to watch." ”

Yunzhu was really interested, and asked him first: "Will you compete?" ”

Cao Xun reminded his little lady: "I'm thirty years old. ”

Such a hunting event, only young people who are eager to perform in front of the emperor will go all out, Cao Xun has passed that age, and there is no need for him to compete for this limelight, but he seems frivolous when he fights.

"If I don't go, it will save you embarrassment."

Yunzhu was puzzled: "What am I embarrassed about?" ”

Cao Xun: "Your brother will definitely compete, if I compete with him, who do you want to win?" ”

Yunzhu bit her lip and looked at him and smiled.

Cao Xun lowered his head and bit it.

The next day, led by Emperor Yuanqing and Empress Cao, the civil and military officials, wives and ladies who accompanied the car all came to the hunting ground.

Yunzhu is already married, and she is the Duchess of Dingguo, and the seat is arranged next to her mother Meng, unlike other mothers and daughters, who are daughters basically sit obediently behind their respective mothers.

Both mother and daughter are honored, attracting a lot of envious eyes.

After Yun Zhu met the Duchess of Qi on the other side, his eyes turned to the men.

Cao Xun sat next to several pavilion elders in red official uniforms, and sure enough, he had no intention of going to the competition.

He didn't go, among the young military attaches who were ready to go, Cao Shao, who was wearing a white round-necked brocade robe, became the most dazzling pearl, no matter how tall and strong Li Yao was, he was not as handsome as Cao Shao, at least far less attractive to the girls.

Yunzhu heard some praise for Cao Shao.

It has been a month since Cao Shao was rejected by the Xie family, and everyone gradually forgot the jokes of their mother and son, and began to pay attention to his own demeanor again.

Whether it was Cao Shao's handsome figure in white clothes or the discussions of the female dependents, Yunzhu looked at him several times.

I have to say that it is indeed a good skin.

But if Cao Shao is so bad, Yunzhu would not have chosen him as a prospective candidate for his fiancé in the first place.

In the past, others praised Cao Shao, and Yun Zhu, the prospective fiancée, was also honored, but now it feels completely different, even if the person who praises does not have that meaning, Yun Zhu also feels that others are laughing at him for not being able to marry such a handsome person as he wishes.

Yunzhu looked at Cao Xun with resentful eyes, but whenever he came on the field, he would immediately be able to suppress Cao Shao's light, that is, to grow her face.

Cao Xun received the little lady's eye knife.

So, he left his seat for the time being and walked over to the group of young people.

Cao Shao smiled: "Big brother, why are you here?" ”

Cao Xun helped him adjust the quiver on his shoulder and said some words of encouragement.

The brothers stood face to face like this, as Yunzhu wished, Cao Xun compared Cao Shao with Cao Shao regardless of height, bearing or facial features.

The surrounding praise also fell on Cao Xun's head.

Before Cao Xun returned to his seat, he caught a glimpse of the little lady's satisfied and smiling face.