Chapter 119: Buddha's Birth

Let’s talk about Cao Yong returning to the inner room and changing into homely clothes, Cao Yi rushed over.

Cao Yi sat down and said, "Brother, I have something to tell you today."

Seeing that she was serious and had a little nervous look on her face, Cao Yong couldn't help but wonder: "What's the matter?"

"After a while, the Jiang family, which opened a Liuhe Money House in the north of the city, came to send gifts. It was about giving gifts to me and my brother." Cao Yi looked at his brother carefully, "I only met the second lady of the Jiang family at the time, but I was not familiar with each other. Since she got married, she has never had any contact. I really don't know which gift she gave me. The one who gave me brother said it was a thank you."

Cao Yong frowned. The Jiang family was so quick and his intention was obvious: "Have you taken it?"

"Of course, never." Cao Yi said: "Although both families live in Jiangning, they never leave favors every day. Her gift is strange. I don't know where she dares to accept it? So I asked someone to send it back, for fear that they would have something to ask for... Because my father and mother were taking a nap, I couldn't disturb me and ask for details, so I asked someone to send them back."

Cao Yong nodded: "You did the right thing. You don't know that something happened today. His family wanted to show kindness to the Cao family and to show others. They just wanted to use the Cao family as an umbrella."

Cao Yizhanyan said: "I feel relieved since my brother said that. I am still afraid that it was really something for my brother, so I would be rejected!"

Cao Yong smiled and said, "That's nothing." After thinking about it, he briefly told Cao Yi about what happened in the Jiang family today, so that she knew it. If the Jiang family came to the door again, she would be able to deal with it.

Cao Yi knew that the second lady of the Jiang family was a small family, but this was the first time she heard about her family's dispute over property. After Cao Yong finished speaking, she was silent for a long time and wanted to say something, but when she saw that her brother was drunk and sleepy, she smiled and stood up and went back.

*

The next morning, Wei Xin came over to "listen" and continued to discuss the Pearl Club with Cao Yong in the study. The servant outside came to report that Jiang Jinbao, the butler of the Jiang family, asked for a meeting, saying that there were Pearl-related matters.

Cao Yong and Wei Xin looked at each other, and Wei Xin laughed and said, "Miss Jiang Er has a sharp ear and his hands and feet are fast enough. It's just that he doesn't give a gift, it seems insincere..."

Cao Yong shook his head: "I have already sent it yesterday. I asked me to send it to my third sister!"

Wei Xin was originally a joke, but when he heard that the Jiang family was really giving gifts, he was stunned and pondered for a moment, and said, "Miss Jiang Er is indeed a smart person. I guess he wanted to use the majesty of the Cao family to shock the Jiang family members yesterday! Seeing that she confiscated her gift, she turned to Pearl and had a desire to make a profit. She was afraid that she would show kindness to the Cao family and ask for blessings! But there was no need. The Jiang family is not a big family, even the relatives of her mother's family, and any one of them came out would be able to get on the table. I guess he was scared by the two yellow belts yesterday, and he was confused!" He paused and said, "Why don't you wait, the younger ones go and have a look? Look, don't let the butler enter the mansion. Who knows if he is a rogue? If you let him enter the mansion today, they will dare to call themselves the Cao family tomorrow!"

Seeing that his originally serious face was joking again, Cao Yong couldn't help but smile and said, "Without the Cao family's approval, I would like to use the guise of the Cao family? They didn't dare to do so."

Wei Xin laughed: "But, but I'd better go and explore his words first."

Cao Yong nodded and agreed.

After a cup of tea, Wei Xin came back and held a gift list of gold paper in his hand.

Seeing Cao Yong frowning, Wei Xin smiled and said, "Young Master, don't be upset. Are the young ones who have shallow eyes? Even if they are worth a few dollars, they may not be able to get Wei Wu's eyes! This time they were obedient and first apologized for giving gifts yesterday and said it was reckless. Then they gave the gift list out and said it all over the bush. The meaning inside and outside was that if the young master wanted to see it, they would come quietly according to the one on the list."

Cao Yong didn't look at the gift list, but said, "We are busy with things and can't take care of ourselves, so how can we have time to keep in mind other families? I see that Miss Jiang Er has quite a lot of skills. As you said, even if we don't come forward, she also has relatives whom she can bully. Not the weak woman she can handle it properly by herself. She doesn't have to mention it again."

After hearing Cao Yong's words, Wei Xin knew that he was annoyed by the Jiang family's plan, so he put it aside and talked about Pearls. He said that the Jiang family also wanted to get involved in the Pearl business, because his family had no other conditions for raising Pearls, so he did not get an invitation at the beginning. Now that the Jiang family is here, in addition to hoping to get an invitation and looking forward to working in the future, he also proposed to be willing to guarantee the money of the pearl producers at this pearl meeting.

Cao Yong thought to himself that Pearl is profitable, and the Jiang family flocked to it was the instinct of merchants, but this arrow went down to Sanyu, which not only pleased the Cao family, but also obtained the profit of Pearl. The guarantee for the major households not only obtained profits, but also pushed the reputation of the Liuhe Money House to the peak. The second lady of the Jiang family is really smart and has a good plan!

Wei Xin also said these three things, but he said: "People say that the money bank in Liuhe is rich, and at least one million taels must be worth millions of taels. The second lady of the Jiang family is very famous in Yangzhou, but I heard that the old man and the old lady were gone a few years ago. Now Miss Jiang's uncle takes care of her far less than the old man at the time. Seeing that she is so anxious to come to the house, I am afraid that she will find a big backer outside her uncle's house. In fact, if we form an alliance with the Jiang family and use their money to buy and sell it, there will be a good way."

Cao Yong nodded: "This needs to be discussed for a long time. You go and return the gift list to the Jiang family, and there is no need to mention the invitation and money guarantee for the time being. We will drag them down first and then talk about it."

*

In a blink of an eye, on the eighth day of the April 19th, the day when the Buddha's birthday was the day when the female family of the two palaces went to Qingliang Temple to burn incense.

Cao Yong's second uncle Cao Quan, after his dying period expired last year, was unwilling to go to another place to be an official. He waited until the end of the year to a fifth-rank shortage in the Governor's Office. Because he was guarding the territory of Jiangning, although the current Jiangsu Governor Zhang Boxing and Cao Yin were not close, he was very polite, so he naturally favored Cao Yin's younger brother.

Besides, because Li was busy taking care of her husband in recent months, the female family members in the Cao family also entrusted Zhaojia to socialize. Zhaojia has always been a popular person, but these days have been quite proud. It was only because he found out that he was happy in March that he was a little calmer.

This time, Zhao Jia was ceasing for the Buddha. Because she was too heavy, she said she would not go, but I don’t know why she wanted to go again today. In the mansion, Cao Yi was dressed neatly early, thinking of accompanying her mother Li to burn incense and praying for her father’s health. Unexpectedly, it was time to set off, but Zhao Jia was about to go out again.

In the past few months since she returned from Beijing, Cao Yi and Zhao Jia met each other, and they were a little uncomfortable, and they could avoid the days they could avoid. But today, they were all ready to do it. If she said she would not go temporarily, she would be suspicious. She felt really depressed, so she sat down on Cao Yong's side.

Cao Yong changed his clothes when he saw the girl sitting there incense and shook his head: "It's not that you did something bad and felt guilty, why should you avoid her? Even if there are thorns, she has talent in her heart. According to me, it's unnecessary for you to avoid it. You have to walk in front of her twice, so it's good to let her get in the eyes!"

Cao Yi looked at his brother curiously: "Brother said this very disrespectfully, after all, she is also an elder."

"Just as you said, she is an elder, and she is just an elder. When she can't see her, she can't remember it; when she sees her, she worships her like a mud-fetal Buddha statue, without lacking etiquette. With the leisure time of thinking, it's better to think about how to be filial to her father and mother!" Cao Yong said unconsciously. This is what he said in his heart. He really doesn't have much affection for the second aunt, and always thinks she is too utilitarian and looks fake to her family and relatives.

The brother and sister were talking when they heard Cai'er, the little maid at the door, say, "Uncle, the third girl, the third master brings the fourth master, the fifth master is here!"

Cao Yong and Cao Yi looked at each other and saw that Zhao Jia had arrived. These three should have come with their mothers.

"Well, please invite them in!" Cao Yong said loudly.

While speaking, Cao Shuo brought his two younger brothers in from the door: "Please be with you, brother, and third sister!" Now they have been in school for several years, and they are very handsome when they saluted. Cao Yong nodded and asked his three cousins ​​to sit down.

These three people, Cao Shuo, Cao Xiang, and Cao Fu, were eight years old. Because they were brothers of the same father and eyes, they were somewhat similar. However, in terms of appearance, Cao Fu was the most outstanding, and he also showed good deeds in his words.

If history has not changed and he cannot avoid the fate of death from illness, then the fifth master of the Cao family and the fourth son of the second wife, Cao Fu, would be adopted by the eldest wife to support his mother Li's old age. Thinking of this, Cao Yong felt a little strange, and his feelings for Cao Fu were really complicated. He wanted to get closer, teach him filial piety well, and make a complete plan for the future; he was also rejected from the bottom of his heart and could not face this little cousin who replaced his identity calmly.

Cao Yi also looked at his three younger brothers, and then his eyes fell on Cao Xiang, who was sitting there with his head down. He was the only concubine in the second house, and his biological mother was also a concubine from the maid. He was about the same origin as Cao Yi. He was one year older than Cao Fu, but he was very thin and was sitting there with his hands and feet tied, and he looked very uncomfortable. Looking at him, although he was 80% new light green robe, his style was a bit old and obviously not fit. There were obvious needlework marks on the cuffs and collar. It seemed that he had modified it with a large dress. Needless to say, it was naturally an old dress that his brothers could not wear.

Cao Yi sighed secretly, but at the same time he was indescribable. He turned to look at his brother, and there was a lot of gratitude inside.

However, the three brothers came to invite Cao Yong and Cao Yi and his sister to get up after their orders.

After hearing this, Cao Yong glanced at Cao Yi. Cao Yi smiled and stood up, his expression becoming more relaxed and relaxed: "Since it's my mother who called me, brother, let's go there quickly!"

Cao Yong felt relieved and nodded in response with a smile.

Qingliang Temple is an ancient temple. On this day, there are many female relatives who come to burn incense. Fortunately, the Cao family had already gone there and greeted the temple. They prepared a special yard to settle there, so they were not worried about outsiders' collision.

After the arrangement was made, Cao Yi accompanied his mother to burn incense, and Cao Yong went to find Zhiran. There were many rituals today, and Zhiran was busy chanting scriptures and had no time to do anything. Cao Yong was really bored, so he went to find the Wei brothers to talk to him. They and the Cao family coachman guarded the courtyard, waiting outside the temple.

Although it was only early April, the weather was early in the south and the sun was bright. The Wei brothers were enjoying the cool under a big tree facing the temple. Wei Bai also pulled Wu Mao and Wu Sheng and pointed at the female relatives called by the small households in the distance and talked about the differences between the beauty in the south and the beauty in the north.

The Wu brothers were not married, and they were honest and honest. After following the Wei brothers for half a year, they also felt a little romantic. They didn't know where to put these eyes.

When Cao Yong arrived, he was listening to Wei Bai's experience of seeing the beauty, and he couldn't help but smile on his face.

The Wu brothers were always polite because their young masters were afraid that they would not learn well, so they immediately looked at each other without any good learning. When Wei Bai saw Cao Yong coming, he looked like he wanted to speak but stopped. After laughing several times, he pulled Cao Yong aside as if he had made up his mind: "Young master, now Lao Bai is shameless. Please ask you if you have something to do!"

Wei Bai has always been used to smiling, but now he is rare and serious. Cao Yong stopped smiling: "You are so polite to Brother Wei, what do you mean? Is there anything I can say? Will I refuse if I can respond?"

Wei Bai rubbed his hands embarrassedly: "Young Master, Lao Bai wants to borrow a piece of silver and money to serve as an envoy."

Wei Bai was somewhat embarrassed to speak up when it came to withdrawing money. This year, Cao Yong never treated the Wei brothers badly on the money and the monthly money they had more money than Cao Song. However, because the two brothers had always been used to being big, they had no savings.

Cao Yong smiled and pointed: "What other big thing is that I'm talking about? It's hard for Brother Wei to make things difficult. Now I don't have much to do. How much to use? I'll give it to you later!" At this point, I couldn't help but care about it: "Brother Wei, the place where the flowers and willows is not a clean place after all, and I have to take care of my body. I really like it. It's not better to choose a priest to buy a house every time! They are all pitiful people. Being able to follow you can be considered a blessing for these women in the world!"

Wei Bai's face turned red, and after a while, he said, "Young Master, this money is not something you want to go for a job, but it is planned to hire Fangcha's family!"

"Fangcha?" Cao Yong was a little surprised: "I heard that she was released to be a bride before the New Year, why is she still at home?" After saying that, he nodded again: "I remember that her grandmother, Madam Zhao, is the most wealth-loving person. It seems that she must have a better betrothal gift."

Seeing Wei Bai smiling, Cao Yong said congratulations repeatedly. If this matter is done, it will also fulfill Wei Bai's infatuation.

Everyone joked for a while, and the servant came back and forth, saying that the wife, the second wife and the girl had finished incense and asked to prepare the cart to go back. In this way, as in the time of Tathagata, Cao Yong took his chiefs and guarded the carriage and returned to the weaving house.

Although Wei Bai was determined to marry Fangcha as his wife, he didn't know how much gift money should be given to make Fangcha's family relax. After all, it was unfamiliar to their brothers when it came to the gifts. Cao Yong didn't know the tricks. Although he gave Wei Bai several thousand taels of silver notes, he didn't prepare them for the Zhao family. He asked Cao Fang to help him arrange the matter and act according to the local foster in Jiangning. It is necessary to give enough gifts to satisfy Madam Zhao, but it should not be too big. After all, if this marriage is done, there will be a lot of expenses in the future.

Cao Fang knew that his uncle treated the Wei brothers differently. Moreover, after hearing Xiaoman said that their brothers had saved the second master's life in the capital, he did not dare to neglect them and responded with all his heart.

*

On the morning of the 9th day of the lunar month, Cao Yong went to Kaiyang Courtyard to pay tribute to his parents, and Cao Yi also came over. Cao Yin used breakfast and was in good spirits. Because he was really impatient, he stood up with Li's support, sat by the bed wearing a dress and chatted with his children.

Seeing that his father was in a good mood, Cao Yong and Cao Yi were also happy and sat on a stool on the ground to talk to him.

When Li mentioned the incident of burning incense yesterday, he happened to meet the wife of the Governor's Office. The old man was kind and devout to the Buddha. He was in his seventies and kowtowed with Buddha statues.

Cao Yin and Cao Yong and his son had no good impression of Gary Galli, and they became interested when they heard his family. However, Li's next words attracted the attention of both of them. Yesterday, Gali's niece was also there, the lady hired by the Li family a few days ago. She looked very good and was very filial to serve her grandmother, but she was a little young, only thirteen, and was eight years older than Li Ding.

If Cao Yin and Cao Yong and his son were not interested just now, they would have to sigh now.

Nagali is also a veteran in the officialdom and has a very keen sense of politics. Since Cao Yin was seriously ill and Li Xu frequently traveled to Jiangning from Suzhou, he has vaguely noticed something. When the two met in early April, they decided to have children and relatives and get married. In short, it was the Li family who was the best. After all, Li Ding was a concubine. However, Li Ding is already on duty by his father and looks handsome. The Li family's decent ritual is very decent, and the Governor's Mansion is very satisfied.

Seeing that her husband and son looked a little wrong, Li remembered that her husband had mentioned to her last year that the Governor's Office wanted to marry her. The Governor's Office had no biological daughter. It seemed that the lady who wanted to promise her was the lady yesterday. She couldn't help but regret that she had lost her words and quickly changed the topic: "Yester's mother mentioned that the few little brothers in the mansion are getting older, but the yard is not enough. I want to build two more yards on the open space behind the mansion. Let me ask you for your idea."

Cao Yin nodded: "If they want to practice, they can practice it, but now she has many errands in her second brother's yamen. Who will be the director of this mess?"

Li replied, "When I first heard her say this, I was also so worried. However, Song'er's mother was in a warm heart and said that there was no shortage of people there, so I wouldn't be able to persuade her."

Cao Yin waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let her!" Although he didn't like Zhaojia, he still wanted to have a relationship with his younger brothers, so he told Cao Yong to go and help more when he has time in the past few days.

Cao Yong stood up to respond. Seeing that his father was a little bored after sitting for a while, he followed Cao Yi and the other two to retreat.

Cao Yi wore jewelry in the past, but today there was a string of jade beads on his wrist, which looked very beautiful. Cao Yong accidentally saw it and felt familiar, but he never saw his sister wearing it.

Seeing his brother looking at the beads, Cao Yi blushed slightly and explained: "I put it on because I felt the color looked cool! This is, this is..." The more I spoke, the less the voice became, and in the end, it was almost inaudible: "This was given to him by his family."

Before Cao Yong could react, Cao Yi blushed and ran away quickly.

Only then did Cao Yong realize that the "his family" that his sister just mentioned was the Jueluo family, but it was rare to see her look so shy and smile at her shadow.

Thinking of the Jueluo family, Cao Yong couldn't help but think of his sister's marriage. At that time, the Jueluo family revealed the idea of ​​getting married before the New Year. After all, Seshtu was the only son and was not young anymore, so it was understandable that Mrs. Jueluo wanted to hold her grandson early. However, Cao Yong was not willing to let Cao Yi get married at such a young age. At this time, the medical conditions were backward, and many young women could not survive the birth barrier. Even the emperor's daughter died of difficult labor after getting married. Therefore, Cao Yong was really scared when he thought about these things and did not dare to let his sister take this risk.
Chapter completed!