Cao Hao is not the first time to come to the country's uncle's mansion, as early as a few years ago, when the old lady of the Tong family passed away, Cao Hao had come to this mansion to pay tribute.

However, because the two families have ordinary contacts and there are many hangers in Tongfu, Cao Hao just showed his face and meant it.

This time, Cao Hao was welcomed into the main hall by the housekeeper and talked with several clan princes Baylor.

Among the people, there are very few who have the title of duke. Either one of the five founding ministers, or the descendants of the family. Therefore, Cao Hao, the uncle, can be regarded as the top of the list among the people.

Coupled with the identity of Heshuo's forehead, even the clan Belle Beizi saw him, and he also had to say hello twice.

Among the prince's elder brothers, only one came, not the fourth elder brother as Cao Hao thought, but the tenth elder brother who did not come out of the capital to socialize.

The tenth elder brother sat on the top of Cao Hao, he was the title of the king of Doluo County, and he was the prince of the dynasty, among the guests in this room, only Prince Zhuang was higher than him, and his title was more obvious than him, so he was very wanton.

In his early years, he looked at Cao Hao unpleasantly, and felt that he was just a slave, but he went around currying favor and selling well, which was shameful. Over the years, because of my body, I have stayed away from disputes and can see more clearly.

The Cao family has looked at the scenery over the years, but in fact, the foundation is insufficient.

Over the years, what Cao Hao has done is only self-preservation, and he has never taken the initiative to plot against others. This point can be said to be connected with the fate of him, the prince and elder brother.

He is no different from Cao Hao, he seems to be beautiful, but he is frightening step by step.

The son of the noble concubine, the first title of the county king, the aunt is the queen, the mother is the descendant, the founding lord, the former minister of the family, the uncle, cousins, etc. have a place in the army.

Whether it is his background or his mother's family, except for the second elder brother, he is the most noble.

This dignitary did not bring him blessings, but trembling.

His mother's concubine has a high position, but she is not favored, and the reason is because there is a prominent family behind him. Relatives of previous dynasties, the queen mother's family and the queen's family have many disputes between the two generations of descendants.

The mother clan of the tenth elder brother, although it is a descendant clan, was convicted of his maternal grandfather's early party attachment, and under the snub of the emperor, it was far inferior to the Tong clan and the Hesheri clan.

These have nothing to do with the tenth elder brother, and what is related to the tenth elder brother is the imperial father's jealousy of him. The first time he entered the study, after receiving praise from his husband, the imperial father looked at him with a cold disgust instead of encouragement. Since then, Brother Ten has known that he can't get ahead.

The word "smart", the brother next to him may be deserved, but he can't touch it.

Even after the death of his biological mother, his father on the dragon chair did not think about pitying this son, but continued to take precautions.

At that time, his maternal grandmother was still there, and she wanted to marry her cousin to the prince's grandson, so that the prince's grandson could have something to rely on. The emperor personally intervened in the marriage of the tenth elder brother, pointed out the Niu Hulu clan to a national prince, and pointed out the princess of the Mongolian county who entered the Beijing draft to the tenth elder brother as the concubine Fujin, cutting off the help of the tenth elder brother's relatives.

As a noble concubine, she became the follower of the eighth elder brother, and it was not as "brotherly love" as it appeared to be. Living in the palace, even if he loses his mother at the age of twelve, he will not be a fragile teenager.

Whether it is the eighth elder brother's warmth or small favor, it can't impress the tenth elder brother.

The reason why he chose to be with the eighth and ninth elder brothers is more unwilling.

The fight was going on, but it was a farce.

Thinking of the eighth elder brother who died in embarrassment, the tenth elder brother looked at Cao Hao, but remembered a question that had been hidden for many years. When I think of this, I can't wait to ask immediately, but in the living room, there are many people, and it is not the place to speak.

"Cao Hao, the room is stuffy, it's been a long time since you left the table, and you will go out for a walk with your grandfather?" Brother Ten lowered his voice and said.

Cao Hao turned his head and glanced at the tenth elder brother.

Although the two families resolved the deadlock in the early years and had some contacts because of Fang Chonggong, the relationship between him and the tenth elder brother was still mediocre, not a relationship that could be confided in. However, now the ten elder brothers obviously have something to say.

"The minister is also trying to breathe, the tenth master, please." Cao Hao was full of suspicions, but he still agreed calmly.

The master, Long Keduo, is talking warmly with Prince Zhuang in the same seat, and his former favorite concubine and current wife of the uncle's mansion, Li Si'er, is under the name of Prince Zhuang Fujin.

Speaking of which, he is the brother of the Kangxi clan, and Long Keduo is the cousin and brother-in-law of Kangxi, and the two are originally equals. Since today, he has become an old man and son-in-law, and he is a little troublesome. However, the only woman with high status and high seniority in the capital who is willing to accept the "kindness" of the Tong Mansion and the two families to "marry" is Prince Zhuang Fujin.

When I got out of the living room, I saw the big butler of Uncle Guo's Mansion leading the fourth elder brother from behind the shadow wall.

Seeing Cao Hao and the tenth elder brother together, the fourth elder brother couldn't help but glance at Cao Hao, and then saw the two of them as usual and went to the living room.

This courtyard is full of people, and there is no quiet place.

Seeing this, the tenth elder brother couldn't help frowning, and called the big butler to come forward and said, "Is there a quiet side hall?" I want to take a break before the banquet. ”

"Yes, the tenth master invites the same slave to come over." The butler bowed back.

Brother Ten nodded and said, "Lead the way." ”

The chief housekeeper responded, looking at Cao Hao, who was still following Brother Shi, a little strange, but he didn't think much about it, and still honestly led the two of them to turn the corner door in front of the ear room and enter the courtyard where they entered.

He then led the two to the West Wing.

Here, the walls are full of calligraphy and paintings, and most of them are genuine.

Because of the batch of antique calligraphy and paintings at home, Cao Hao has run through the glaze factory several times, and he has a little more knowledge of calligraphy and painting than in the past.

In addition to the calligraphy and paintings hanging around, there are tables and chairs in this room, and the tenth elder brother sat down loudly and looked up at Cao Hao.

This stunned look made Cao Hao's scalp numb.

He finally couldn't help it, raised his head, and asked, "The tenth master brought Cao over here, won't it really be a break?" ”

The tenth elder brother looked at him again, and there was really nothing missing, so he said: "Cao Hao, you refused to be Honghui's companion back then, and refused to be the third brother and the starling brother to woo you, you were really timid and didn't dare to stand in line; Or do you have eyes like a torch, and you have already had an idea in your heart to press the treasure on others? ”

Brother Ten asked refreshingly, but Cao Hao could only come to play tricks: "After many years, where does the minister remember Qing?" It was when I was still young, and I was surrounded by the housekeeper and Xixi arranged by my father, and most of the big and small affairs were arranged by these two people. I want to say that if I dare to stand in line, my father can beat me to death without outsiders.

There are some things that can't be said in front of the sixteenth elder brother of his friend, let alone the tenth elder brother who has no friendship.

Brother Ten became curious and wanted to ask more.

Cao Hao had already diverged from the conversation, starting with the whereabouts of Brother Jiu, and then asking about Guixiang Village, which had reopened with a plaque.

Tenth Elder Brother heard him mention Ninth Elder Brother a few times, and was a little strange: "Aren't you at odds with Ninth Brother, why are you still paying so much attention to him?" ”

Cao Hao listened, waved his hand hurriedly, and said: "The minister is just curious, the ninth master is usually in and out with the tenth master, why don't you see the ninth master today."

He was busy, plus a few days ago, when the eighth sister-in-law of Yongwang's Mansion damaged Li Si'er, the ninth sister-in-law followed the commotion. With the spirit of Brother Jiu, he will not go to Uncle Guo's Mansion to eat and drink with the embarrassment and contradictions of a few days ago......" Brother Ten said slowly, but he didn't take Li Si'er seriously.

"A few days ago, Long Keduo took people out for a drink, and I heard that there was a good place. In other words, let's also go to see and enjoy. Seeing that Cao Hao didn't answer, Brother Ten muttered with the smell of wine.

Cao Hao looked at the people coming and going, thinking about whether Long Keduo was an abnormal move.

* The inner house, the main courtyard, and the Li family's situation are not as comfortable as Cao Hao.

Prince Zhuang Fujin and Li Si'er took turns to preach, hoping to achieve Li Si'er's wish......

Li Si'er has changed her title because of the same surname, and she has a "sister" in her mouth. I don't know, I thought they were sisters, and they had to gossip in private.

If Li is sitting on pins and needles, he can't wait to return immediately.

Li Si'er pulled Prince Zhuang Fujin to interrupt, and had no intention of letting go. Instead, under the pretext of inviting the two of them to have tea alone, they were led to the side hall.

"I've heard my sister's name for a long time, and I've long had the heart to make friends, but I didn't get what I wanted until now." Li Si'er replied with a smile.

"Madame is polite, the old body really doesn't dare to be." Li said, a little strange in his heart, could it be that his son and daughter-in-law had guessed wrong, this uncle and wife had no intention of marrying the Cao family, otherwise why wouldn't they make trouble.

If Li Si'er has this plan, he should speak with a junior courtesy. After all, if the marriage is genealogy, the Li family is the old lady of the in-laws.

The Li family has forgotten Li Si'er's background, if he really behaves in moderation, he will not become a laughing stock in the elite circle.

She was holding her ears, listening to Li Si'er chatting with Lao Fujin, and in her heart, she let her son and daughter-in-law remember to say a few words and recite them silently several times. Just waiting for Li Si'er to speak, he will politely refuse this family business.

Li Si'er didn't mean to speak, and took a bite of a "mother", coaxing Zhuang Wang Fujin to smile.

Then, as if she remembered something, she whispered two words to the maid standing behind her.

Although the surname of the Li family is Mian, over the years, he can be regarded as having some knowledge. Seeing that this uncle and wife did not play cards according to the scene, I was also worried.

After about a cup of tea, Li Si'er began to talk to Prince Zhuang Fujin about his children. One moment hates iron but not steel, and the next feels proud.

Li was on the side, only those who sighed. Pity the hearts of parents all over the world, it is not easy to be a woman, and it is still up to the children to fight for it.

At this time, I saw the maid come in and whispered in front of Li Si'er.

Li Si'er's smile was even better, and that moment was beautiful, which made Prince Zhuang Fujin and Li both a little unable to take their eyes off.

With such a posture, the rest is not important, it has been made up. No wonder Long Keduo spoiled his concubines and killed his wife, such a beauty, in whose house she was, couldn't be too peaceful.

Suddenly, these two elderly wives were a little happy.

"Eniang, sister, I have a pair of children under my knees, and they heard that you are here, and they want to come and kowtow to you." Si'er said with a smile.

Prince Zhuang Fujin was a "stepmother" for a long time, and it seemed that he was quite interested, and after listening to Li Si'er's words, he said: "It's still a long wait, hurry up and let the children in, I want to take a good look at ......"

(To be continued)