Yuzhu is indeed very young. However, behind him are not only the acting general Jiangning Qingtai, but also the nine-door admiral Longkodo.
What's more important is that Yuzhu is the head of the Shuntian Prefecture Court Examination and has already occupied the first position among the third generation of the Tong family. This is a very important VIP.
Cao Yong still has some Cao family members in the city, and he is not Cao Quan who is just waiting to die. He is quite deliberate and has not mentioned the murder case involving Cao Quan for the time being.
The day after tomorrow is Mrs. Sun's birthday. When the time comes, it will be easier for him to drink happily with Yuzhu and plead for him in private.
During the imperial dynasty, when dignitaries discussed matters, most of the deals were reached over the wine table.
Although Cao Yong has no fame, he can be regarded as half a scholar. However, it is very difficult for him to sit and chat with Yuzhu.
Yuzhu calmly tried several times and found that Cao Yong didn't even know some common-sense allusions, and his talent and learning were very average.
It has always been Yuzhu's rule not to embarrass others. He quickly changed the subject and asked Cao Yong about Jiangning's beautiful scenery and delicious food.
After Cao Yong broke out in a cold sweat, when he saw Yuzhu asking about something he was good at, he introduced it eloquently.
"To be honest, brother, Jiangning's beautiful scenery and delicious food are all on the Qinhuai River. Someday, when it's convenient for you, I will take you for a walk, okay?" Cao Yong didn't say much, but he said it.
The essence of Jiangning City.
Yuzhu smiled and remained noncommittal.
The Cao family and Prince Yinfeng were inextricably linked, and he did not want to have any deep involvement with the Cao family before Kangxi deposed the crown prince.
After Cao Yong said goodbye, Yuzhu politely escorted him out of the second gate in person.
Looking at Cao Yong's retreating back, Yuzhu narrowed his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
It is better to be famous than to meet, and it is better not to meet than to meet.
Hey, Jia Zhu, you claim to be the only reading seed in the Jia family, but that’s nothing more than that!
It is better to meet than to be famous. In the novel "A Dream of Red Mansions", the prototype of Jia Zhu, Cao Yong, is quite exaggerated.
"Madam, Mr. Yu really respects you. This time he spent nearly ten thousand taels of gold jewelry, especially this red coral tree. It looks like a Western product, and it's hard to buy it for any money.
"Mama Li was really shocked and praised Yuzhu fiercely.
Aunt Li is the nurse of the Guarjia family, and she is a confidant. In private, she naturally dares to speak.
Guarjia smiled slightly and said: "I heard from the master that if Li Si'er hadn't refused to agree to his life and death, he would have been the heir to the eighth room of our Tong family. How can I put it, the master really loves him, after all these years
, and left him a lot of good things."
Grandma Li said with a smile: "Madam, please don't say such depressing words. I heard that the Thousand-Hand Guanyin at the Golden Buddha Temple in Jurong County is extremely effective in praying for a child. Why don't you take some time to go there?"
"Well, there is no need to rush the matter of heirs. If I am too hasty, where will I go?" Guarga felt terrible when she thought of the pain of having no children.
The Tong family has no sons or daughters in the eighth room. Everyone secretly guessed that Qingtai himself was the one who couldn't do it.
After all, there were more than ten concubines and concubines around Qingtai, but none of them could get pregnant.
However, guesses are just guesses, and no one dares to speak out.
Mrs. Guarjia was also feeling very bitter. If she remained childless, the eighth member of the Tong family would surely be Yuzhu's meal.
However, Yuzhu was not that kind of short-sighted kid. Not only did he pass the college examination with his true ability, he also had extraordinary respect for Guarjia and was extremely generous with his actions.
According to Guarjia's own speculation, Longkodo's dirty money over the years is worth at least three million taels of silver, and it's all in Li Si'er's pocket.
Why does Li Si'er want so much money? Except for the dowry of his daughter Yu Yan, isn't it all left to Yu Zhu?
Qingtai never said it explicitly. However, according to Guarjia's private speculation, her man probably wanted Yuzhu to take over both houses of the Tong family in the future.
Guarjia, it’s obvious that she feels bitter in her heart, but she can’t express it!
It was the birthday of Mrs. Sun of the Cao family. Since it was a luncheon, Yuzhu was still studying and practicing calligraphy in the study. He early ordered the chief stewards Hu Biao and Hanshuang to carefully check the birthday gifts that had been prepared separately.
Since Longkodo and the Cao family had never had anything to do with each other before, the jade pillar only represented Qingtai to celebrate his birthday. Qingtai must have prepared birthday gifts in advance.
However, Yuzhu had other plans for meeting brothers Cao Yong, so he naturally had to prepare a separate birthday gift.
It is only the forty-fifth year of Kangxi's reign, and it will be at least twenty years before Cao's house is confiscated.
It's just a birthday gift, and it's not worth much. No matter how poor the Cao family is, they can't afford to repay such a favor.
During breakfast, Qingtai asked Guarjia casually: "Yuzhu hasn't gone out these two days, so he just stays in the study studying and practicing calligraphy?"
Mr. Guarjia nodded and sighed: "This child is really lovable. He is not playful and does not cause trouble. He goes to bed late and gets up early. He just likes to sit in the study and read and practice calligraphy. He is completely unlike your Tong family."
Qingtai heard the teasing tone in Guarjia's words and couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Except for Yuzhu, none of our Tong family are good at studying."
Guarjia sighed softly: "To be honest with you, sir, if Yuzhu becomes my son, I have no objection at all."
Qingtai laughed and said, "I believe what you say, but I don't believe it entirely. Li Si'er is still counting on Yuzhu to support him until the end of his life. How could he give us such a good son for nothing?"
Guarjia smiled slightly, knowing his wife Mo Ruofu, Qingtai must have seen through her intention to test her.
Yes, Guarjia just wanted to see if Qingtai was thinking about letting Yuzhu have two bedrooms?
Now, the answer is about to come out, and the Guarjia family also knows Qingtai's thoughts, and will treat Yuzhu as his own son from now on.
After Qingtai and his wife had finished their breakfast, only a quarter of an hour later, Yuzhu came to say hello.
"My nephew, I would like to invite my eighth uncle and my eighth aunt to be in peace." Yuzhu saluted and went to pay homage.
Qingtai twitched his beard and smiled, feeling extremely comfortable, and glanced at Guarjia proudly.
There has never been a new generation in the family. If Yuzhu hadn't come to pay his respects, Qingtai wouldn't have even enjoyed the morning and dusk relaxation. It would have been too much.
Parents are always tolerant of good children who love to study and obey the rules.
Qingtai didn't want Yuzhu to be too restrained, so he waved his hand and said, "I have prepared all the gifts for you when you go to Cao Mansion to celebrate your birthday. You can just tell Zhao Shan. Oh, by the way, today
After you come out of Cao's Mansion, don't rush back home. Let Zhao Shan lead you around the city to relax. Don't just read and practice calligraphy in the study, or you may burn out your eyes. Do you understand?
"
"Yes." Yuzhu accepted the order respectfully, turned around and retreated.