Chapter 735: The Brightening

"Build a greenhouse, write a letter from a wedding. Dragon and phoenix surround the table and the red official seat..." Hang Seng and a few kids from relatives were clapping their hands and humming nursery rhymes.

Tianyou had already come over, waved to him, and said, "Second brother, come quickly, I'm going to pick up Aunt Wu..."

Hearing this, Hengsheng came over with a smile and followed his brother.

Both of them were dressed in royal blue robes, deerskin boots, a suede hat on their heads and red agate the size of a dove egg on the front, which looked very happy.

The old woman who came to find them was already calling "Little Ancestor" and led them into the inner courtyard.

Today is the day when Cao Fu married. According to the example when Cao Song and Cao Shuo brothers got married, both the east and west governments held banquets. The east government invited guests, and the west governments were officials.

Cao Yin and his son took Cao Shuo and Cao Fu brothers to welcome guests in the Western Mansion, while Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came to the East Mansion to accompany the guests.

The house of Zhaojia was full of silk and silk, all of which were the relatives of the old family of the Cao family and the relatives of the Zhaojia family. The younger grandmothers and girls were welcomed to Jinghui's house, and those who were there for tea and talk were of some seniority.

Seeing the brothers Hengsheng and Tianyou come in, they hugged them in their arms and pulled them to look at the face, and they were extremely intimate. Some of them called "nephews and grandsons" and some called "good great-grandsons".

Tianyou and Hang Seng kowtowed one by one as Li's instructions. After a round, the reception gifts in the tray were piled up into a hill.

Zhao Jia was in a good mood. In her heart, even if her youngest son married a wife, he would complete a big thing. In the future, he would wait for retirement and enjoy a happy life. As for the marriage of the concubine's son, it was not from her own stomach, but just a scene.

She also became more kind to her two nephews and grandsons. She took Tianyou's hand and told her carefully: "If you take this veil red bag later, don't change hands. Either hold it with your left hand or your right hand. Does Tianyou remember it?"

Tianyou heard this and replied, "I remember everything, my mother and aunt told me in the morning."

Zhao Jia pursed her lips with satisfaction, turned to Hang Seng again, and asked, "Hang Seng, have you lifted that gold and silver kettle? Can you lift it?"

"It can be lifted, and if it is filled with water, it can also be lifted." Hang Seng nodded vigorously and replied loudly...

Cao family, Xifu.

Although today is a regular day, the wedding booth has been built for several days. Cao Yong felt that his legs were standing upright and his face was stiffened.

Finally, when he was sent out, he finally became quiet for a while. He took a break from his busy schedule, found an empty room, and sent someone to a pot of tea, sit down and rest.

Many of them came to congratulate relatives and friends, and most of them were willing to socialize around Cao Yong, which made his forehead hurt. Since Cao Yin had retired, the leader of the Cao family would be Cao Yong.

The so-called relationship between relatives is not just about personal favors, and can say a few words when asking for help or using them. However, it is a pain. Cao Yong said something to others and talked to ghosts, and he had to laugh everywhere.

After calming down, Cao Yong felt a little surprised when he remembered the conversation between the father and son a few days ago.

It seems that "sealing the cabinet and worshipping the prime minister" is my father's obsession. Yes, who at this time, isn't the scholars thinking about "sealing the cabinet and worshipping the prime minister"?

What is the old saying? No one can enter the Hanlin without a Jinshi, and no one can enter the cabinet without a Hanlin.

In terms of career, I am not a genuine brand, but a kindness. Why did my father swear to "hope his son to become a dragon"?

Cao Yong stroked his forehead and was just resting his mind when he heard a "creak" sound and the door opened.

Cao Yong looked up and saw Cao Song with a dazed expression. Seeing that he was tired, he thought he was exhausted by the wedding event this day, as if he was here to find peace.

Seeing Cao Yong here, he laughed awkwardly, grabbed the back of his head, and said casually: "Brother is here!"

Cao Yong pointed to the seat beside him, called Cao Song to sit, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it to him. Cao Song thanked his brother, then picked up the tea and drank it in one sip.

Apart from his fatigue, he looked a little strange, and he seemed to have something to worry about.

"What's wrong?" Cao Yong asked while lifting the teapot and pouring another cup for him.

Cao Song hesitated for a moment, lowered his head and replied, "Brother, I remember the third brother... The two years ago were about the same, and my brother and mistress got married one after another..."

When talking about Cao Shuo, Cao Yong's thoughts returned to the baby who was still learning to speak in his nurse's arms many years ago.

The past ten years of hard work seemed to be a blink of an eye. Cao Song, who was so stubborn, grew up. Although his brain was not good, he was better because he was kind-hearted and a sensible child. Cao Shuo, who was learning to speak in his infancy, was gone, Cao Xiang became an official, and Cao Fudu, the youngest, got married.

Cao Yong sighed and said, "The dead are gone, and the living are still alive, let's take a look."

Cao Song raised his head and looked at Cao Yong and said, "Brother, there is something that my brother wants to discuss with me... If my brother thinks it is done, my brother will ask my uncle tomorrow..."

Seeing that he was quite serious, Cao Yong nodded and said, "Tell me, is it a business or a family matter?"

"Brother, I want to adopt Tianhu to my name..." Cao Song said: "Tianhu has been having more than one birthday, and has reached the age of knowing how to recognize people and learn to speak. He lost his parents before he landed. Aunt Tianxiang is just a weak woman. She is sick and lives outside now. A little older child has only a nurse and a girl is taking care of her..."

At this time, according to the law, the division of families is about equal division among all sons, but there are differences between legitimate and illegitimate children, and the gap is not a small part.

Although Cao Song's original intention is good, he does not have the eldest son yet. If the handling is not done properly, it will be easy to cause trouble in the future.

"What do you say with your brother and sister?" Cao Yong thought for a while and asked.

"Jinghui agrees, and said that this idea is just right. We are the elder brother and sister-in-law of the second house, so it is natural for us to take care of Tianhu instead of the third brother. But the weather is too small and we can't live without her. She also wants the housekeeper, for fear of being inadequate, so she said that it is best to let Yuqiong take care of her. Yuqiong is the old man around her younger brother, and she is gentle and kind-hearted, which is appropriate." Cao Song replied.

Cao Yong was stunned when he heard this, not knowing whether Jinghui was intentional or unintentional.

After taking care of Yuqiong, she gave birth to a legitimate son in the future, and her behavior was not bad at the noble. Even if she sold her well in front of her husband, she left herself with a room for 30% of her life.

No matter how you can say it, what Jinghui said is a proper way to avoid future troubles.

Cao Yong nodded and said, "Even if you are a younger brother and sister, then raise him. If you are a niece, you are a son. It is just a formality. It is better to listen to the opinions of your relatives and elders. I am also the uncle of Tiangu. When he is older, I will buy a property for him. I will always ask my third brother to rest in the ground..."

The marriage charter is all about follow-up, so we will not specify them in detail.

Let’s talk about the wedding night, Cao Fu, who was drunk by his classmates and cousins, was sent to the bridal chamber by Xi Po.

Although Dong Suxin had lived in the western prefecture of the Cao family before, Cao had seen him from afar when he went to pay his respects to Li. After all, he was a young master who knew some sense of justice and did not have the reason to stare at the girl's face.

Now that he raised his head and looked at the bride with his eyebrows down, Cao Fu couldn't help but feel a little happy.

The gentleness and softness of this bride is a bit like Chu Yu and Jinghui.

Because of his mother and second sister-in-law, Cao Feng felt a little afraid of those arrogant Manchu aunts. Although he was only fifteen years old, he was also a man, who would not expect his wife to be virtuous and gentle.

As for whether he could read or not, he couldn't remember it now, and he just stared at his bride like this.

Although Dong Suxin was five years older, she was a new bride. Cao Feng looked at her and felt her face burning.

Cao Fu's face was also red. He thought about the erotic palace that his classmate gave him yesterday, but he felt that his mouth was twitching.

Unlike Cao Song, Cao Shuo had a house before he got married, and he was still a young man.

In addition to his reading of poetry and books and being a little arrogant, Zhao Jia was worried that his younger son would be charmed by the maid after Cao Shuo's death, so he changed the big maids around him, who seemed to be restless.

One is unfamiliar, the other is shy; the other is self-pitying and cherishing, and the other is gentle and gentle.

The couple get along with each other has a unique scenery...

The next day, Zhao Jia took the tea from her youngest daughter-in-law and looked at her gentle and honest appearance, and she was really happy. She had a generous dowry and a first-class personality. How could she ask for such a daughter-in-law?

The Cao family was busy organizing weddings, but there was a lot of controversy outside.

The 16th Prince's recommendation that Cao Yong enters the Ministry of Revenue has spread in Beijing.

Even Yi Duli couldn't sit still, and he muttered several times in front of Cao Yong, asking Cao Yong not to forget him.

Since Taipu Temple, he has been Cao Yong's subordinate. If he really gets promoted, it would be best if he can pull him up. Otherwise, how many jobs would he have to be in the position of a fifth-rank official?

Seeing that Cao Yong did not let go, Yiduli felt sad and said, "Sir, I have been an official in the Tongya Department over the years, and the officials are diligent and dare not slack off at all... It's just that time has changed and the world is in a cold way, and I have been wasting my time to this day..."

When Cao Yong saw his frowning look, he felt a little reluctant. But he was a clay Buddha crossing the river, so where is he qualified to protect others?

Cao Yong never thought about the dream of "going to the Ministry of Revenue" that "going to the Ministry of Revenue". If he was in his twenties, he would be an official of the Six Ministry. Is this recorded in the history of the Qing Dynasty?

Yes, it seems that Heshen, who was regarded as the number one corrupt official in his later generations, became famous in his twenties; Fu Kangan, who was said to be Qianlong's illegitimate son, also became famous at a young age.

Fortunately, he died young in middle age, and was posthumously granted by the imperial court. He was honored when he was born and glorious after his death. However, Heshen was kept by Qianlong for his son. Qianlong died, so he followed him to question him.

It would be fine if the seventies and eighties were in a high position. I would be too confused and not ask about the serious business. I followed the emperor's wishes and no one took your fault. Isn't it a slight grade and thinking about going up, wouldn't it be a death to catch me?

Thinking of this, Cao Yong couldn't help but shivered.

Although being demoted for no reason can make people feel depressed; if you are promoted for no reason, it will be terrifying enough.

"If even the lord doesn't help the officials, I'm afraid I'll be in the position of the lieutenant..." Yiduli was still talking nonstop, looking at Cao Yong's eyes full of expectations.

Cao Yong was stared at and couldn't stand it, and said, "Even if the lord doesn't say it, Cao Yong dares not forget the friendship between his colleagues. Don't worry. If Cao Yong really leaves the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he will definitely recommend him as the new chief executive. As for whether his wishes can come true, it depends on the emperor's grace."

Yiduli had no twists and turns. He just felt that he could do some success by following Cao Yong on a job, and not only with his back against a big tree, but also with some achievements and more confident in front of relatives and friends.

He really didn't mean to peek at the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After all, he knew that the emperor looked down on him because he was the grandson of Soetu.

Hearing Cao Yong say this, he felt a little embarrassed and said embarrassedly: "Even if the seniors recommend him, the senior officials are limited in their ability, they cannot afford such heavy responsibilities. If they can follow the seniors, make some small contributions and live a mediocre life, the senior officials will be satisfied..."

As the two were talking, they heard someone outside the door coughing and said, "Is General Cao Cao?"

It was the voice of the Sixteenth Prince.

Today is the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, and the Holy Lord is still in Tangquan and will return to Changchun Garden tomorrow. It seems that the Sixteenth Prince is going to return to Beijing first.

Yiduli glanced at Cao Yong and became more convinced that his "high promotion" was not a false statement. He was also tactful. After getting up to see the Sixteenth Prince, he found Yuzi and left first.

Seeing that Cao Yong's expression was plain and he could not see his happiness and anger, the Sixteenth Prince sneered twice and said, "Furuo, long time no see, well, it's been awesome recently..."

Seeing the Sixteenth Prince talking, Cao Yong glanced at him and said, "Your Highness is still good, I think the Sixteenth Prince will live a comfortable life..."

The two are young classmates and old friends for many years.

If you are so polite, just say a few words, the Sixteenth Prince couldn't stand it anymore. He waved his hand and said with a bitter face: "Furuo, okay, isn't you wrong? Let's accompany you." At this point, he lowered his voice and said: "But you know the temper of the Emperor, where can I choose?"

Although Cao Yong was angry, he was just angry at Kangxi's desire and his own "self-binding", and he did not mean to blame the Sixteenth Prince.

It's just a few words to tease him.

"The Holy Lord will only return tomorrow, and the Sixteenth Master will be back today. Be careful not to talk nonsense." Cao Yong said.
To be continued...