Chapter 447 Rumor

The next day, August 27th, the ninth prince's birthday. Cao Yong used breakfast, dressed neatly, and was stunned when he held the invitation.

This post was posted early, and if you don’t go, it’s not reasonable; if you go, it’s a lot of sequelae. It seems that you have to think of some other way to show off and come out.

When Chu Yu saw him holding the post, he said, "Do I take the bus directly or wait for the prince to come back from the yamen?"

Cao Yong said, "You go straight to the scene and follow the wife of the Confucian and listen to the opera and drink tea. You can just relax. I don't know when the chores of my yamen will be finished. There are two young people in the family, so I may not have to go today. If the Ninth Prince asks, I just say that there is something at home that I can't get rid of my body."

When Chu Yu heard this, hesitated and said, "If this is the case, why don't I go!"

Although it was nearly two months since the confinement period, Chu Yu rarely went out for social events, so he went to Jueluo Mansion. Cao Yong was afraid that she would be bored and said, "I just thought it was just a walk around and I could talk to my mother, so I would avoid being bored at home."

Chu Yu smiled and said, "I don't know what Uncle Jiu has to save these family assets? At the end of the year, their house has to use the banquet every month. I haven't seen a break. Just the favor is enough to satisfy Uncle Jiu's salary for several years!"

Cao Yong nodded and said, "Yes, this is really just in and out. There are only those princes and princes' mansions. The Ninth Prince is preparing to return gifts. The remaining civil and military officials can accept all ages."

After a few gossips, Cao Yong took out his watch and saw that the time was almost over, so he went to the cradle to kiss his daughter and headed to the yamen.

When I arrived in the yamen, it was still early. Cao Yong looked at the recent newspaper. There was one on it, which was related to Jiangnan, that is, "The Lianghuai Salt Department first owed more than 1.8 million taels, and since Li Chenchang was appointed as the commissar, they have all been paid off." There was also a simile of Kangxi, who taught Li Chenchang as the censor and inspected Lianghuai Salt Class for a year.

In recent years, Li Xu has served as the Lianghuai Salt Course.

Li Chenchang was born as a donor to the office. His name was unknown, but now he seems to have gained the holy heart. However, in this way, the Li family does not know what the situation is.

According to Cao Yong's knowledge, the person who handed the sun and rain note to Kangxi was Sun Wenqi. Sun Wenqi had submitted a note a few days ago and asked himself to serve as the Hekou tax official, but was refuted by Kangxi.

Because of this, there were rumors a while ago that the three major weavings in Jiangnan had lost their holy heart. Cao Yong did not take it seriously. How could this holy favor be good? He wanted the Cao family's power in Jiangnan to be eliminated quickly, and it would be even better if his father could go to Beijing to retire.

The old man also ruined most of his sixties because of his early fatigue. He was not suitable to continue working hard.

Cao Yong put down the newspaper and knocked on the table. He thought that his son was about to have two birthdays now, and the little guy should run away all over the floor. If the family could be reunited, it would be better than anything else.

Hearing a burst of laughter from outside, Yiduli walked in with great strides. Seeing Cao Yong, he raised his eyebrows and showed a curious look, and said, "Sir, it's a lot of rumor outside that is full of rumors. They all say that there are young masters from Cao, the minister of Taipu Temple, who are friendly and brothers, and they give up the exam on the spot. Is this the two brothers who will end this year? But it's just that it's your young master. If I didn't happen to know that your two brothers are taking the exam this year, they would have thought it was a lie arranged by outsiders!"

Cao Yong was a little surprised and said, "How did this be passed on? Isn't the tribute court still sealed?"

Yiduli said, "The examiners were locked and didn't come out, but there were two brothers in the candidates who were in the same house as your two brothers. After they appeared, they talked about it. I heard that many scholars wanted to submit a letter to your house and make friends with your little brother!"

This was the first time I appeared yesterday morning, and it was less than a day since then, and this sentence could be heard by Yiduli.

Both the court and the people praised ethics to the extreme. "Filial piety and brotherhood" also became the virtue of a gentleman praised by the scholars. Although Cao Xiang delayed an exam, he won the "Filial piety and brotherhood" and wiseness in the scholars, which would be of great benefit to his future career.

However, he is only fourteen after all, and the big tree attracts wind, so he doesn't know the pros and cons.

Cao Yong didn't want to mention the family matters. Seeing Yidu's face full of joy, he changed his mind and asked, "You are in a good mood today, but what are the happy events?"

Yiduli nodded with a smile and said, "When I came to the yamen just now, I met the 14th prince on the way. He happened to go to the yamen of the Ministry of War, so he chatted a few times."

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice and said, "The 14th Prince said that he could buy a prescription for giving birth to a child. Although he already has three or four young princes, he is anxious to find a prescription."

Cao Yong was a little puzzled after hearing this.

The 14th Prince was born in the 27th year of Kangxi, six years older than Cao Yong, and only twenty-seven years older this year. However, due to early marriage, his eldest son, Hongchun, who was born by the concubine of the concubine, was already twelve. In addition, there were two legitimate sons from the concubine of Wanyan, one ten years old and the other eight years old, who were both studying in the study room.

Idu immediately saw that there was no outsider and whispered: "It wasn't the reason that the prince was abolished. At that time, the Emperor Longsheng took his anger at the Eighth Master because of the prince's deposed, saying that the Eighth Master had "abused his ambitions and attempted to kill the prince". The Ninth Master urged the Fourteenth Prince to come out and plead for mercy to the Eighth Master. As a result, the Ninth Master was slapped several times, and the Fourteenth Master was beaten twenty times. He didn't show up in his early years, but he heard that the Fourteenth Master was looking for medicine in the past two years, and he was afraid that he would have hurt his waist at the beginning!"

Although Cao Yong had not yet entered Beijing when he was "destroying the prince", he heard people mention the 14th prince being beaten.

The pleading of the 14th Prince made Kangxi very angry. He had already pulled out his sword to kill the 14th Prince. All the princes were present. The fifth prince knelt and hugged Kangxi's thighs. The other princes also knelt down and kowtowed, but the fourth prince remained silent.

Because of this, the Fourth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince brothers broke off their relationship. Later, Concubine De refused to allow the Fourth Prince to come to the palace to pay tribute for several months. Until the crown prince was restored, the situation was better.

Yidu immediately saw Cao Yong not responding and said, "By the way, the Fourteenth Master mentioned it just now, saying that it was the birthday of the Ninth Master today. If you were fine in the yamen, please tell me to go with you earlier!"

Cao Yong was embarrassed with some point: "I'm afraid I can't get through, so I've told my wife to let her go. My brothers are uncomfortable and can't walk away from the mansion. When I go back later, I'll ask the imperial physician to take a closer look."

When Yiduli heard this, he glanced at Cao Yong, shook his head, and smiled, "After all, it's the elder brother who is like a father. Ling Zun is not in the capital, but you all want your cousin to worry about it. Your brothers are also a blessing."

Cao Yong smiled, this was impossible. Cao Quan was gone, and Zhao Jia was not a problem. Every time Cao Yin wrote a letter, Cao Yin would give him a few remarks. Not to mention that Cao Yong didn't have that intention, even if he really dared to neglect these younger brothers, he would be afraid that Cao Yin would immediately start a riot.

Yiduli said, "By the way, what if Fu hadn't made up for your second brother's lack of guards?"

Cao Yong said: "Several ministers followed Mongolia, and there is no way to go now. I can only wait until the Holy Lord returns to Beijing before talking about it."

When Cao Song mentioned Cao Yong remembered Jinghui and wanted to say a few words to Yiduli, but thinking that Cao Song had not asked Jinghui for replying, he had planned to get married earlier, so he kept silent.

After processing half a dozen official documents, it was noon.

Yiduli couldn't sit still and walked around Cao Yong for a few times. Cao Yong knew his intention. If he didn't leave, he wouldn't leave. Therefore, he put down his pen and said to Yiduli: "Since I'm done with my chores, I'll go back first. When the lord meets Jiu Ye, please sue me for my crime."

Yidu waved his hand and said, "I know, if there is something wrong in Furuo's mansion, Jiu Ye can't find any mistakes. Let's go out together!"

Cao Yong called his subordinates and distributed the approved official documents, and then set up a yamen with Yidu.

Yiduli said: "Although Lao Tang is a little stubborn, he is not in the yamen, so he is really deserted. He has two cousins ​​who failed the Encourage last year and ended this year. I don't know if he can be on the list. Lao Tang's salary of 100 taels of silver a year is enough for him to work hard. He can't afford to buy new official uniforms, and they are all old ones bought in the garment shop at the front door."

Speaking of this, Yiduli smiled and looked at Cao Yong, saying, "I didn't expect this. I realized that the situation on Lao Tang's side was similar to that on Furuo's mansion, but he was not as wealthy as on yours, so he seemed a little more difficult. I can't blame him for his relationship with Furuo. I think it must be because of this."

This is wherever they are. Tang Zhiyu is a straightforward person and it is impossible for him to flatter Shangguan. The so-called relationship is better because the two often go on business trips together, and Cao Yong treats others and is kind. Tang Zhiyu has received a lot of favors from him, so it is difficult to make a fuss and stay with Shangguan.

Those who dare not take Han officials seriously are also nobles like Yiduli. Although his official rank is a high-ranking official, he has a high title. Even if he doesn't take Shangguan seriously, he will not be able to make any mistakes.

When it comes to Tang Zhiyu, Cao Yong also admires his character a little and said, "Mr. Tang is a capable person. He will have a great future in the future. He will not be as good as you and me. He is just a waste of time."

Yiduli shook his head and said disapprovingly: "Who is not a mess when working in these six ministries? It's okay to be a lieutenant, but there are some things in his hands. If you are a lieutenant, no matter how big or small it is, it will only make people feel annoying."

While they were talking, the two had already left the yamen, and their elders followed the servants and brought their horses over.

The Ninth Prince's mansion was in Tieshizi Hutong, Dongcheng, so Cao Yong and Yiduli parted ways and walked against each other.

As soon as he left the Xisi Pail Tower, Cao Yong saw a group of people coming towards him. He was wearing regular clothes and riding on a horse. The one who was walking in front was not someone else, but the Fourth Prince.

Because the Fourth Prince arrived in Beijing yesterday afternoon, Cao Yong was busy with housework and had not received the letter yet, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

According to the usual rules in previous years, the Holy Lord has already visited Mongolia for a tour and will return to Beijing by the end of September. The Fourth Prince has not had a escort for several years. Why did he go once and come back in the middle?

No matter what he thought, he had already tied up his horse's reins, got off his horse and came forward to pay tribute to him.

The fourth prince also pulled the horse back, looked at the official uniform of Cao Yong, and said, "Are you coming out of the yamen?" When he said this, his expression was a little stiff, and he said, "It's only noon, and he's gone to the yamen? I think you have a lot of social engagements!"

When Cao Yong heard that he was not kind in his words, he thought to himself that he was unlucky. He obediently endured the hour every day, so he left earlier this day. Why did he ask this master to touch him?

On the surface, he hurriedly defended: "When I say to the Fourth Master, I have something to do at home today, so I can't rest assured, so I finished the choreography early and didn't dare to leave easily."

After hearing this, the fourth prince paused and said, "It turns out that it is housework. What's the trick? Let me talk to me!"

Cao Yong was surprised when he heard this. When did the Fourth Prince become so familiar with him? It was said that it was "housework", and the Fourth Prince even asked.

Cao Yong complained in his heart, and still felt a little grateful on his face, saying, "Xiang Siye is thinking that his brother is sick. He has hired an imperial physician and prescribed a prescription. But Beiye is worried, so he still wants to go back and take care of him earlier."

The fourth prince's expression slowly soothed, he nodded slightly, and said, "Yes, I heard that you have a brother who is sick after he ended up. Since that's the case, I won't delay you. You can go home quickly!"

Cao Yong retreated to one side and asked the Fourth Prince and others to go first.

The fourth prince glanced at the few Changsui who were following Cao Yong. Seeing the blind Wei Hei, he recognized him, nodded at him, and then left with his entourage guards.

Cao Yong looked at the fourth prince's back, but frowned a little.

Even the princes and princes heard about Xiao Si’s affairs. What can this be said to be like outside? A big tree attracts wind, and it’s not good to have too much trouble.

Thinking of this, he called Zhang Yitong and Zhao Tong to follow him, and told them to go to the teahouse at the front door to see what the market said...
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