Prince Jane's mansion, there was laughter in the upper room.

The costumed clan Fujin and his wife, the uncles and wives of Wanyan Yongjia's mother's family, and the in-laws of King Jian's mansion and the daughters of the old family came to add makeup two days before the official day.

It stands to reason that King Jian's Mansion only has Zhen'er and is the only bloodline of Wanyan Yongjia, so it is not surprising how richly prepared for marriage is.

Who would have thought that the exposed ones were only in the middle and upper, and the number was not as rich as everyone expected.

Among the ladies of the clan, there were older ones, who glanced at each other, knowing that Wanyan Fujin was so prepared, and he did not want to cross the Furui County Lord.

But when the county lord of Furui came out of the cabinet that year, she was just the registered concubine of the county king's mansion, and only because she was the granddaughter of the emperor did she get the title of county lord; Liugege is the only one in the Prince's Mansion, and his identity is much higher than that of the Lord of Furui back then.

Others are okay, Liugege's two aunts and nieces are distressed, and they have prepared rich makeup.

When dinner arrived, the guests dispersed, and it was the turn of the royal ladies to add makeup.

Mrs. Shizi Namudu Lu took out four sets of inlaid jewelry, two sets of fashionable styles outside, and two sets of Mudu Lu's dowry back then, which looked gorgeous and rich, and the weight was not light, but it was not outstanding.

Seeing this, the sixth lady just pouted.

Thinking that when the prince and his wife did not get a name, they flattered Jifu Jin in every way; Now that he has won his name, he has changed his face.

The fifth lady was puzzled, because she remembered clearly that her husband had said that the prince had already prepared a heavy gift for his sister, and his own family could not compare, so he told himself to prepare more silver for his sister, and he would do his best.

Unexpectedly, there will be such a change today.

The fifth lady couldn't help but look at Mrs. Shizi suspiciously, but Mrs. Shizi was full of smiles and couldn't see anything unusual; Looking at Fujin again, his expression was warmer than usual, and he couldn't see anything else.

After Mrs. Shizi, it was the turn of the fifth lady to add makeup, and the fifth lady had to bite the bullet and ask someone to "lift" her makeup.

That's right, it's really lifted.

In addition to the two gold-headed faces, there are also four sandalwood boxes.

When the box was opened, everyone was stunned.

Full of four boxes of silver bills, but the thumb cover is large, rolled into "peanuts", "lotus seeds" and other shapes, looking small and cute, but different from ordinary silver bills, it seems to have dark lines covered on the head.

Wanyan Yongjia picked up a peanut-like silver bill, took a closer look, and found that it was covered with ruyi patterns and blessing patterns.

The fifth lady blushed and said, "It's our lord's appearance that he personally stared at people...... said that it was for my sister to reward people......"

Most of these silver coins are one or two weights, and the boxes are half a foot wide and half long and half feet high, and the inside is full.

When the four boxes came down, I was afraid that seven or eight hundred taels would not be able to hold it, otherwise I would not have let the two sturdy servants carry it up.

For other people, this gift is a heavy gift, but in the palace, it seems a bit straightforward and not delicate enough.

Even the fifth lady, who was not from a high background, felt that her preparation was a little inappropriate when she saw a foreign guest adding makeup today.

Wanyan Yongjia knew that it was not easy for the fifth elder brother and his wife to prepare such a gift.

Although he is the prince's son-in-law, because of the division of the Yongzheng clan in the third year, it was just in time for the emperor not to suppress King Jian's mansion, and even the third elder brother, who was the eldest son, was only crowned the prince of Zhenguo, and the fifth elder brother had a lower title, only a first-class general of Zhenguo, with an age of 410 taels.

Today's makeup is estimated to cost the fifth elder brother three years of silver.

Although the children of the clan all have Zhuangtian, and Yulu is only a small head, this makeup gift is not light.

If it was in private, Wanyan Yongjia would not accept anything, but now in front of everyone's eyes, he nodded with a smile and said, "You two are bothered...... I saw that these silver bills were delicate, just right for pressing the box money......"

It was the turn of the six ladies, and the same four sets of jewelry.

After saying a bunch of auspicious words, seeing the smile on Yongjia's face, the sixth lady glanced at Mrs. Shizi proudly.

What about daughters-in-law?

There are several elder brothers, and the sixth elder brother is the lowest in the family, and his family background is the thinest, but his private property is the richest. not only got the dowry of Fang Fujin, but also the private house that Fang Fujin has been taking care of the palace for more than ten years.

Thinking of this, she glanced at Yan Yongjia suspiciously.

Outsiders say that this Fujin is an understanding person, even his husband respects his mother-in-law, and the palace is indeed peaceful for many years, and there are no moths that outsiders say.

Does Fu Jin know about his mother-in-law's use of the housekeeper's name to take the silver...... Prince Jane's Mansion was lively with makeup, and the next day it was said that the makeup and makeup in Cao's Mansion were also lively.

Cao Hao is still there, there are not many guests who need him to accompany him personally, most of them show up; Li and Chu Yu have been with the guests for two days, but they only feel that their faces are sour with a smile.

The Li family is old, and Cao Hao and his wife are afraid that they will tire her, so they send away the guests and visit the Orchid Courtyard.

Li was in good spirits, but he was a little annoyed and impatient to speak, and after saying a few words to his son and daughter-in-law, he sent them back to his yard to rest.

On the kang table in the upper room of Jiuru Courtyard, there are two account books, which are the gifts of these two outside.

Seeing this, Chu Yu remembered that the Li family had said the ceremony yesterday, and hurriedly told her husband.

Hearing that Li Wei's gift money was five hundred taels of gold, Cao Hao couldn't help frowning.

Five hundred taels of gold, equivalent to five thousand taels of silver, this amount is too much, and it is heavier than the Li family's New Year's gift during the New Year.

Thinking that Li Wei has acted in the past few years, it seems that he has maintained the bold surname of the year, but he has acted more and more like an old fritter in officialdom, and his face is getting thicker and thicker year by year, Cao Hao feels that something is not very good.

He thought for a while and said, "In the relatives family, are there any young people of the right age who are unmarried?" ”

When Chu Yu heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then smiled: "Master forgot, this year is the year of the draft, how many people are waiting for marriage?" ”

Because of the rules of the Eight Banners, marriageable daughters are not allowed to marry privately without a draft, so the triennial draft year is also the year when the Eight Banners Honors concentrate on happy events.

Cao Hao paused for a moment and said, "Is there anything comparable to the tide?" ”

Chu Yu understood what her husband meant, and said in surprise: "Master! My niece still has two and a half years of filial piety, how can I say this? ”

Cao Hao said: "Li Wei seems to be reckless, but he has always acted in a measured manner, and this time he gave a heavy gift inexplicably, which always makes people uneasy...... In case he asks for marriage in front of the emperor, it's okay to set the tide, but if he doesn't, how can he shirk it? ”

Chu Yu's face was a little bad: "If it hadn't been for him, the second room wouldn't have become what it is now, since the master has already refused to marry, he still dares to force the marriage?" ”

Cao Hao said: "I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm afraid of just in case." ”

Chu Yu frowned and said: "If it is to avoid the marriage of the two families, the niece is hastily determined, if there is a bad one, wouldn't it be even more tricky?" ”

Cao Hao only felt upset, and stroked his forehead and said, "Ming'er will ask Xiao Er and then talk about ......."

The second time is that God blesses you to marry.

The people of Dongfu have already "removed the white", but except for Cao Xiang and his wife, who have been removed from their clothes, everyone else has clothes on them, so those who help the long house come forward to entertain relatives and friends, except for Cao Xiang and his wife, are Zuozhu and Zhuang and his wife.

Several juniors are like the Cao family's own sons and nephews, and when their relatives and friends arrived, they didn't feel neglected.

In Fuyuan Hall, Li personally entertained distinguished guests.

Concubine Mi arrived in the morning.

In order to serve his mother-in-law, Prince Zhuang Fujin and Mrs. Fifteen Baylor also hurried to Cao's Mansion after taking a photo at King Jian's Mansion.

It didn't take long for Concubine Qin to come.

Subsequently, Prince Guo Fujin also followed.

Coupled with the ladies of Prince Ping's Mansion and Prince Chun's Mansion who arrived first, the clan accounted for a small half of the guests of the Cao family.

There are many people, all of whom have followed the ceremony, and they can't help but talk about it between their words, and they can't help mentioning the words "kiss and kiss".

On the surface, it is said that the Lord of Furui has relatives with Prince Jane's Mansion, but in fact, everyone also understands in their hearts that there is also the relationship between the Li family and the clan.

Today, the two concubines went out, not to see the prince marrying his daughter, but to watch Mrs. Li marry her granddaughter-in-law, I don't know if there is any meaning in the palace.

Even if the princess's mansion is a happy event, it may not be able to get to this pomp.

The sedan chair has to wait until the evening, and there is still half a day's work, so it is not good to talk all the time.

Cao Fu borrowed a troupe from Prince Zhuang's mansion and set up a stage in the garden, and the people moved to the garden to listen to the play after lunch.

Although they have brothers and nephews to help them, Cao Hao and his wife are still busy for a moment.

finally stayed up until the evening, and finally sent a sedan chair, Cao Hao was free, and came to see Cao Song in the Hengsheng Courtyard on East Road.

The customs of the capital are that it is taboo to do happy events. But if it is a close relative, it is difficult to avoid, so you must avoid the development of a sedan car and the newcomer entering the door, and also avoid the new house.

After Zhao Jia's lunch, he took the children back to Dongfu, and because he was thinking about Li Wei's affairs, Cao Hao sent a message to Cao Song and asked him to stay for the time being.

When he arrived at Hengsheng Courtyard, he was really tired and tired, so Cao Hao didn't wait to speak, he poured a pot of tea first, and then talked about Li Weilijin's overweight and his own guesses.

Seeing that his cousin was so tired and worried about his own affairs, Cao Song was ashamed.

He understands that his cousin is never a person without a target, and since he is guarding the Li family like this, in addition to being willing to marry, there should be a conclusion.

He thought for a while and said, "Big brother, I heard the fourth brother and sister mention a few years ago that the eldest cousin and sister-in-law once asked about the family affairs of the tide. ”

can be Cao Song's eldest cousin, except for Changling of the Fucha family and Li Nai of the Li family, it is Fengde on the side of Zhaojia Mansion.

Among them, only Fengde is the one who has good friends with Cao Song and walks around with his family.

"The eldest son of the Fengde family is unmarried?" Cao Hao said.

Feng De is only the Shaoqing of the Taifu Temple of the Fourth Grade, because of his in-laws and friendship with Cao Song, even if he can talk about marriage, he can only be the eldest son.

Cao Song nodded and said, "I have been studying in the official school, preparing to participate in this year's township examination, I heard that I will only talk about marriage after the township examination......

It is said that "high-door marrying women, low-door marrying women", from the perspective of official positions, Fengde's four products are indeed not as good as Cao Song's first-class guards; But when it comes to the family, the Zhaojia family is no less than the Cao family.

And because Cao Song himself is the nephew of the Zhaojia family, this family business is really not Gao Pan of the other party.

In Cao Hao's heart, he quickly calculated the blood relationship between the two families.

Feng De is nominally Cao Song's cousin, but in fact, Feng De's father is actually only Cao Song's cousin, and the blood relationship is already far away.

The maternal relatives are not as good as the clan relatives, and the service system is less, and when it comes to the generation of Fengde's son and the tide, there are already five suits.

Feng De is Cao Song's cousin, and Cao Hao is also acquainted.

Speaking of which, Cao Song's cousins, although they were a little messy when they were young, they were pretty good when they grew up.

Especially when Lao Shangshu passed away and Zhaojia's family was not in charge, he did not follow the crowd, but worked hard in the six departments to gain a firm foothold in the officialdom step by step.

Now there are three cousins, except for Feng De, who is a fourth-grade Beijing official, Feng Che is in the Ministry of Officials, and He Lian took the opportunity of the vacancy in Jiangnan officialdom last year to release Jiangnan as the prefect.

In terms of their age, being able to have such a grade, in addition to borrowing the east wind of Prince Yi's mansion, is somewhat due to their own efforts.

"Fengde's wife, I remember that it seems that her surname is also Dong E?" Cao Hao said.

Cao Song nodded and replied: "Exactly, speaking of which, the eldest cousin is Jinghui's third cousin...... Before Jing Hui's death, she was also closest to her eldest cousin...... When the tide caught the week, the two families also made marriage jokes, but because of the draft, they didn't take it seriously...... "Speaking of this, I can't help but feel depressed.

Cao Hao knew that he was thinking of Jinghui, and sighed in his heart, because of the words "kiss and kiss", he remembered Cao Shuo back then, and said: "What the hell, it's up to you to get the idea...... Marrying the Li family is not necessarily a bad thing; Kissing and kissing cannot guarantee that the niece will not be wronged 100% of the time...... There are pros and cons to each, and the second brother thinks about it and makes an idea for himself. ”

At that time, Cao Shuo married Xiao Zhaojia, who was still a cousin, but because of the disharmony between husband and wife, it eventually became a tragedy, and the relationship between the two families was broken.

For a while, Cao Hao really couldn't say how to do it.

Cao Song had already made up his mind and said: "Although the eldest cousin is not of high grade, the family acts and has its own law, Jinghui will be the eldest daughter-in-law, although she is tired, but in Beijing, she is a relative's family, and she can take care of it to some extent; The Li family seems to be rich and noble, with a weak foundation, and both wives and concubines in the inner house...... If it comes to that time, it can't be said that it will be a time of family chaos......"

Seeing that Cao Song's words were clear and conclusive, Cao Hao's mood also relaxed.

He thought for a while and said, "In the end, it's filial piety, it's not good to act in a hurry, the second brother can talk to the other side, if Li Weizhen asks for an order, there will be an answer...... If the Li family doesn't ask for a decree, it's not too late to discuss it carefully......"

Cao Song nodded in response, afraid of delaying his nephew's wife, so he hurriedly urged his cousin to go to the main courtyard to entertain guests...... Liugege's grade is the same as Chu Yu's, both of them are Heshuo Gege, so the marriage form of the two is determined by the Internal Affairs Bureau, which is much the same.

It's just that last time Cao Hao and his wife were the bride and groom, and now they are promoted to Aunt Weng.

The banquet has already begun, and Cao Hao, the host, has to go out to accompany the wine. It is said that it is not easy to get drunk with wine, but it can't stand two cups on this table and three on that table.

It didn't take long for Cao Hao to be a little confused. Cao Xiang and Zuo Zhu followed behind him, and when they saw him like this, they were afraid that they would get drunk and hurt themselves, so they hurriedly found a way to get off the table and helped Cao Hao to the side hall.

The uncle and nephew went out to accompany the guests on behalf of Cao Hao, Cao Hao drank hangover tea, sat in front of the window of the side hall, and watched the guests in the hall push the cups and change the lamps through the window, Cao Hao actually gave birth to a feeling of "outsider".

In the blink of an eye for twenty years, the young man has become middle-aged, the middle-aged has become the old, and the old age has passed away.

The younger generation is also growing up.

There seemed to be a picture of the past flashing in front of him, with a smiling Ning Chun, a proud Yongqing, a shy Ma Jun, and a flamboyant and aggressive Wei Xin...... In the half of my life, I seem to have done something, and I don't seem to have done anything.

There are no regrets in my heart.

In his early years, whether he was in Jiangning, or later in Beijing, he has been camping in the elite field and is not free.

Cao Hao raised his arm and hammered his forehead hard.

I have to say that the emperors of the Manchu Qing Dynasty have not yet shown other merits, but this centralization of power has been achieved to the extreme.

The emperor is the co-lord of the world, and the clan is the master of the big and small.

Even if you bow to the prime minister, you can see the royal family and the clan still kneeling and knocking.

Coupled with the legacy of the Eight Banners, the honorable and hereditary, staying in the capital, nothing else, but also bowing and kneeling first.

Now that the eldest son has started a family and started a business, and the time has come to relieve the family responsibility, how can he be free?

Freely! Freely!

This thought came out of his life, as if he had opened Pandora's box, which made Cao Hao have a roaring villain in his head.

Could it be that he was reborn three hundred years ago just to be a slave for the royal family?!

His eyes went straight and fell to his wrist...... In the distance, there was a "crackling" sound of firecrackers, and the newcomer's palanquin arrived at the gate of Cao's mansion...... * I was really suffocated, and I thought about it for three days to think of a way for Xiao Cao to get out......

(To be continued)