Cao Ying is an older sister after all, and Cao Hao can't teach her like she does to her younger siblings in front of her. Everything that should be said was said, so Cao Hao didn't stay any longer and left.

Sun Jin had already received Sun Wencheng's instructions to make people pay attention to the living room, and when he saw Cao Hao coming out, he came over to see him out of the door.

Cao Hao and Sun Jin have only met a few times, but the resume of the concubine of the Sun family is already on the case.

He was also a good scholar when he was young, but he didn't show it when he looked good, and he wanted to participate in the imperial examination, but because the eldest brother entered Beijing, the other brothers were still young, so he didn't make the trip in the end. In the beginning, it was just like the next person in charge of things, taking care of the housework; After a few years, he was left by Sun Jue's side and contacted the errand of the weaving house.

He married a young lady from the Gao family of the Internal Affairs Bureau, and the husband and wife were quite affectionate, had two sons, and had no concubines.

After the Sun family entered Beijing, Sun Wencheng closed the door to thank the guests, Sun Jue was ill, and it was Sun Wencheng's brother Sun Wenqian and this concubine Sun Jin who took care of affairs.

Walking to the door, Cao Hao stopped, turned around, and said to Sun Jin: "Since you are in Beijing, the second cousin should not go outside, and it is better to go over and walk around often." The second cousin is also there, if she is free, when the eldest sister goes home, she will go to sit down. Last time, my second cousin-in-law went to our old lady to say goodbye, and our old lady was a good compliment. ”

What he said was not a kind word, Li did praise Gao.

As the second daughter-in-law, the eldest daughter-in-law is not at home, and if it were someone else, she would have long thought about taking power as a housekeeper. Gao knew his identity, and only respectfully served his mother-in-law, and never interfered in housekeeping affairs.

An's originally guarded against her, but later took the initiative to let her take care of things, and she pushed her under the pretext of taking care of the child, and she was extremely smart.

An's treatment of the concubine is just mediocre, but the daughter-in-law is closer to Cao Ying. The Gao family is not frivolous, he takes a step back from Cao Ying in everything, and respects the eldest sister-in-law, so that the concubines also get along harmoniously.

Marrying such a daughter-in-law is really a blessing for the Sun family.

Although Cao Ying is from her own family, when Li talked about Gao to Chu Yu, she still felt that Gao was more qualified for the position of the eldest daughter-in-law of the family. The two children are also well taught, and there is no shortage of rules and etiquette, which is not much worse than the Changfang Sun Li brothers.

Although Sun Jin did not come out, he was familiar with his father's side and had a little bit of eyes.

Seeing Cao Hao's warm expression and intimacy, he said, "Before, my cousin was busy, so I didn't want to disturb him. I've long wanted to be closer to my cousin, as long as my cousin doesn't think I'm scratching. ”

Cao Hao said: "If you say this, you will be outside." I wish my second cousin would go a few more times, and the house would be lively. I also worked as an errand in the Ministry of Internal Affairs earlier, and if my second cousin went there, I would be able to help a lot, and I could introduce a few former colleagues. ”

When Sun Jin heard this, no matter how steady Rao was ordinary, he couldn't help but show a little excitement, and bowed down and said, "If that's the case, there will be more cousins to take care of." ”

Cao Hao avoided it sideways, didn't give him a salute, and just said: "In the future, I still have to rely on my cousin to win it by himself." There's so much I can do that I can't thank you. ”

After a few more greetings, Cao Hao rode away.

Although he has a personal affection, Cao Hao does not regret it.

The case of the Li family has already come out, Li Xu, his family and the people involved in the case have been escorted to Beijing for conviction, and the other servants are sold on the spot in Suzhou to make up for the arrears.

Li Xu was charged with more than a dozen crimes, in addition to the unclear accounts of Suzhou Weaving, he also involved the Jiangnan Salt Administration. Judging from the amount of money involved, even if Li Xu is not a prisoner, he is also a hanged prisoner, and if he can be sentenced to exile, it will be a grace.

In fact, this is a vicious surname cycle, first in the name of Suzhou Weaving Mansion borrowed silver from the Hubu Treasury and the local treasury, and then embezzled the silver to prepare for Kangxi's several southward journeys, and then under the grace of Kangxi, embezzled the tax silver of Jiangnan Salt Administration to fill the hole in Suzhou Weaving Mansion.

Naturally, in the process of turning around this large amount of silver, the life of the Li family gradually became extravagant. used 10,000 taels of silver to buy a head for the troupe, subsidized the return of the hometown scholars and eunuchs, and helped the homeless people, so that Suzhou Shishu mentioned Li Xu and called "Li Buddha".

As early as when the eldest brother and the second elder brother were fighting, the Li family began to get involved in the battle for succession, and until Kangxi died, the Li family did not stop, but they were escorted back and forth, and when they finally wanted to be tied to Prince Yong, they were already jealous.

Cao Hao was unwilling to help the Li family at this time, so he could only help the Sun family.

But he didn't know that when he arrived, the Sun family reacted differently.

An Shi held the field deed, looked at it again and again, smiled and crooked his eyes, and muttered in his mouth: "Compared with the south, the price of land in the capital is several times more expensive, and it really costs people's lives." This Zhuangzi can be worthy of the big Zhuangzi in the south, and it will cost seven or eight thousand taels of silver. ”

Sun Wencheng also knew this, knew the courtesy, and sighed: "Look at the date of this transaction, it is exactly the days when I was just dismissed, this nephew has a heart." But I was born, and I don't know when I will be able to repay this favor. ”

Seeing her husband's dejected face, An Shi said, "Didn't you say that Cao Hao is a good wealth boy?" Otherwise, he wouldn't have been young and would have become the head of the household. He is rich and wealthy, and he is a junior, so don't be too annoyed when the lord is righteous! ”

Seeing that his old wife looked like a matter of course, Sun Wencheng didn't know how to be grateful at all, and shook his head weakly.

Sun Jin, on the other hand, was forced to be excited, until he returned to his house, and only the husband and wife were left, and he smiled...... Cao Ying went outside her son's room first, and looked at her son, who was buried in the case; Then I went to my daughter's room, saw my daughter who was as pure as a maid, held my hand and felt distressed for a long time, and finally sighed and said, "It's April, and my sister's jade jewelry should be found and put on." ”

"Huh?" When Sun Xian heard this, she was very puzzled and said, "Mother didn't say that you should not wear these things in the future......"

Cao Ying's old face turned red and said, "It's my fault, I want to be confused, and I wronged you." In the future, you should dress up, you are a young girl, and it is time to dress up. ”

Sun Xian hesitated for a moment and said, "Mother, I don't wear jewelry, but the third aunt wants to wear it." I've seen her jewelry box, and there are two pieces of gold jewelry that can be seen, and the jade is worn by the old aunt, the texture is not good, and the style is old. I have two pairs of jade bracelets, and I can't wear them at the same time, can I send those pair of cyan ones to the third aunt? And the two summer shirts that my aunt gave me, can I give a set to the third aunt? Last month, when I was making summer shirts, my grandmother didn't mention it. ”

Seeing that her daughter's eyes were clear, Cao Ying felt ashamed and said, "If you want to give the bracelet, you can give it away, and the clothes will be free." Your third aunt is going to go to the palace on an errand, and she doesn't need to wear outside clothes. Speaking of which, jewelry can't be worn, but it's just a heart, and you can leave it for your third aunt as a memory......"

* The next time it is the ninth day of the fourth month, the period of the township test.

Cao Hao and Chu Yu got up early, and today he said that he was going to send his eldest son Tianyou down.

For ordinary people, this is a major event related to the lintel of the glorious family, and it is rare to burn incense to tell the ancestors and ask for blessings. Tianyou was young, and Cao Hao didn't want his son to be burdened too much, so he avoided this cumbersome ceremony.

After their husband and wife had breakfast, Tianyou, Hengsheng, and Tianhui came over.

The three brothers and sisters first greeted their parents, and then Hengsheng and Tianhui took out the prepared gifts to Tianyou.

Hengsheng sent the jade buckle of "Carp Crossing the Dragon Gate", and Tianhui gave a pair of official boots.

It's all painstaking, and it's auspicious, and Tianyou holds it in one hand, just grinning.

"Knowing his son Mo Ruomu", Chu Yu saw that his eyes were red, his spirit was insufficient, and he obviously didn't have a good rest, so he knew that he was also nervous, so he changed him with a jade buckle and changed his boots.

Fortunately, Tianyou honestly let his mother fiddle with it, and when he saw that his mother wanted to help him change his shoes, he hurriedly stepped aside and said, "Mother, this can't be helped." ”

Chu Yu said angrily: "You were raised by me, and you didn't wait for you when you were a child?" Why not wait for my son today? ”

Tianyou insisted on refusing, but when Tianhui saw this, he stepped forward and said, "Mother, my daughter is here." ”

While speaking, she took the boots from Chu Yu's hand, looked at Tianyou with a smile, and said, "The boots given by my sister, can my sister change them for my eldest brother?" ”

Tianyou still refused, Hengsheng had already stepped forward, did not let him get up, and worked with Tianhui to help him put on new boots.

After making trouble for a while, Tianyou went to the previous nervousness, felt much more comfortable, smiled and thanked his younger siblings, and then the family of five went to the Orchid Courtyard.

Changsheng had already arrived, and was sitting on the side yawning, and when he saw them coming, he hurriedly stood up.

Li Shi pulled Tianyou over, saw that there were bloodshot in his eyes, and asked, "Is this a good rest?" ”

Tianyou smiled embarrassedly and said, "My grandson's homework is not solid, and I am afraid that I will not do well in the exam, so I didn't fall asleep after tossing and turning." ”

Seeing him like this, Li Shi was distressed, raised his head and complained to Cao Hao: "You are an old man, and you don't know that you feel sorry for your son." It's hot to look at, how can you stand it after spending a few days in that shed? ”

At this time, Cao Hao also regretted it a little.

He originally wanted his son to be familiar with it, but he didn't expect his gold list title, where would he have thought that his son would be so attentive. Although it is now the beginning of April, it is also summer, and the weather is hot all of a sudden, although it cannot be said that the heat is pressing, and it is not as comfortable as the cool weather in August.

"Grandmother, my father didn't let my grandson go at first, but it was my grandson who saw the fate of his classmates and his heart itched, so he begged his father." Tianyou saw that his father was reprimanded and said busily.

When Li heard this, he no longer complained about Cao Hao, but only asked how the meal brought by Chu Yu was prepared.

Chu Yu said: "In addition to braised pork and braised eggs, people also prepared pork jerky, beef jerky, and a few small pickles, all of which are extremely good and not easy to spoil. The meal was prepared with steamed buns and baked cakes, as well as a few packets of his favorite fine dumplings. ”

Li listened carefully and saw that he was properly prepared, so he was relieved.

As he spoke, other people in the house also came to see him off.

After saying a few words, seeing that it was time to go, the Li family, Chu Yu's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and other daughters were sent to the second gate, and the others sent Tianyou to the gate.

The carriage is ready and waiting here. Next to the carriage, there were several people standing, Cao Song, Cao Fu and Tianhu.

Seeing this, Cao Hao only shook his head and said, "This dark sky is on fire, what are you tossing?" ”

Cao Fu smiled and said: "Back then, the eldest brother sent us down, and now we send our nephew down, isn't it just right?" ”

Cao Hao pointed to the heavenly protector and said, "The adult is still young, the nephew is still young, and you are willing to toss as a father?" ”

Cao Fu smiled and said: "This eldest brother can't blame me, it's your nephew's own idea, saying that he wants to use his cousin's light to see and see the examination room, and he will work hard to pass the examination in the future." ”

Listening to his nephew's ambitious words, Cao Hao was also happy and said, "He is an ambitious person, but he is no worse than you as a father." ”

After listening to their brother's conversation, Hengsheng and several of their boys were eager to try, and they also wanted to follow them outside the examination hall.

It's not like it's going to send candidates, it's like it's going to play.

Seeing this, Cao Hao couldn't cry or laugh, but he didn't refute the children's interest.

It's just that they all took the carriage a little crowded, so only Tianyou, Changsheng, Zuo Cheng, and Tianhu took the carriage, Hengsheng rode his own horse, and Zuozhu was led by Cao Hao on horseback, and the group went to the examination institute in a mighty way......*

(To be continued)