Chapter 168 Past

Cao Mansion, Rongyuan, Shangfang.

After hearing Cao Yong's question, Zhuang Xi did not look at all panic, but pointed to the chair on the ground casually: "Yong'er, sit!"

Looking at Zhuang Xi's slightly lonely expression, Cao Yong sat down silently.

Zhuang Xi wiped his beard and said seriously: "I know you have wanted to ask for a long time. I have been waiting for you to speak for the past two years, but you don't care. It's like this today, but what's wrong?"

Cao Yong nodded, as a response, and then asked: "What is the identity of sir? Since I am waiting for me to speak, there should be no scruples. Please tell me the truth!"

Zhuang Xi rarely saw Cao Yong so seriously, staring at his face with a bright look, and asked, "What will happen to Yonger after knowing my identity?"

Cao Yong narrowed his eyes: "I know the identity of the teacher and confirm the position of the teacher. Cao Yong may make some decisions!"

Zhuang Xi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Isn't you still worried that I will harm you?"

Cao Yong shook his head: "Although I have been with Mr. Hu for only two years, I can detect Mr. Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Hu Ge You 2016, I can't believe in the ones behind Mr. Hu Ge!"

Zhuang Xi was not angry and embarrassed by someone's true face, but felt relieved: "I would rather you speak earlier!" Speaking of this, my eyes gradually became deeper: "I have received a lot of favors from your father and grandfather in this life. Your grandfather has raised me and saved me. But now I am here with you... It's not my original intention."

Cao Yong was a little confused when he heard this, but he did not question it. Not only did Zhuang Chang, Jiangning, roughly said that Zhuang Xi had received the kindness of his "father and grandfather"; even though Cao Yin's attitude towards Zhuang Xi was also like a confidant, otherwise he would not have asked him to go north to take care of Cao Yong.

However, that "it's not the original intention" made Cao Yong's heart sink. Who else can control Jiangnan so hard and know Cao Yin's thoughts in such a big way?

For a moment, I felt extremely cold. This is the so-called emperor's mind. Cao Yong recalled the two years he went to Beijing, holding flags, rewarding land, giving marriages, and making rounds. Was he lucky or became a fool who had his eyes covered and his ears blocked?

Cao Yong sighed: "My father is not a vassal king, but a loyal minister who is cautious in his words and deeds. Although I am his legitimate son, whether to inherit his position or not is not the matter of the above sentence. Why do you have to do such a lot of trouble? It's ridiculous!"

Zhuang Xi nodded: "The power of heaven is unpredictable, maybe it's just a plan to protect the Cao family! I have been watching over the past two years, and the favor of the Cao family is not as fake as it is!"

Cao Yong sneered, wondering if he should be glad that he was low-key. If Cao Yin had not been so loyal and had no ambitions for power, he would have received another "grace".

Seeing Cao Yong's expression, Zhuang Xi frowned and said, "Young Master understands it in his heart, and don't be resentful, so as not to be observed and bring disaster!"

This was indeed a kind-hearted teaching, but although Cao Yong knew that he had good intentions, he was so tired that he was not even energetic to say thank you.

Mr. Zhuang asked: "You came to find me, not just want to know this? Are you having any trouble outside and want to use my power to check something?"

Cao Yong looked at Mr. Zhuang and said, "I remember that the first time I came last year, and my father mentioned in my letter to me that Mr. had been here in the capital a few years ago. In the past two years, if there is anything difficult to understand, it is mostly the teacher who will solve my doubts! When he saw that Mr. Zhuang was talking, he knew all the officials in the court well. He had never been an official, so he must have been an aide in the residences of the princes and the powerful people in the early years?"

Mr. Zhuang nodded with a smile.

Cao Yong thought about it and said, "There are quite a lot of powerful people in the capital. Because he was unwilling to explore the past of Mr. Cao Yong was too lazy to think about these things. Now it seems that since Mr. is the person above, he will not be an ordinary family. In this Kangxi Dynasty, besides the four ministers in the early years, who else could be more prominent than Mingzhu and Soetu? Mingzhu died a year before I entered Beijing. Although the family was not as prominent as in my early years, it was still a lord family. Is this Soetu? I died for seven or eight years..." Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered a deed with a little bit of a true meaning that he had heard. He was shocked. He looked at Zhuang Xi seriously and murmured: "Mr. Zhuang...Mr. Xi,...Mr. Xi?"

Regarding the famous "Ming Xiang" and "Suo Xiang", although the two have lost power and passed away one after another, after all, there have been many related stories and stories in the past few years, and they are even well-known. Among them, there is one of them, a strange staff member.

Na Soetu first said that he was guilty of "discussing state affairs and forming a party to act rashly" and was imprisoned by the clan's family. When he entered the prison, his relationships suddenly appeared. Although he had been prominent for decades, his old friends and relatives were all over the court and the public, but only one of his guests and his former ministers and officials visited the former prime minister.

In the rumor, this aide had a bit of "coming without a trace", and he sneaked into prison silently and delivered food to Soetu. Later, Soetu died in prison, and it was the guest official named Xi who was the one who was the one who was named Xi to handle the funeral. After the incident, he was "crying bitterly and not knowing where to end."

When he heard this strange story, Cao Yong praised the character of the staff member. It was not like the Qing Dynasty, but it sounded like the "scholar" in the Spring and Autumn Period, and he really deserved the word "loyalty and righteousness". Unexpectedly, a few years later, the "scholar" he admired appeared next to him in such a manner.

Zhuang Xi smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't expect that the young master had heard of it too!"

Cao Yong still had some admiration, but he was not without a sigh in his heart. Since he was going to do "spare", he should make some choices. If he acted so casually, he would probably violate the taboos above. He agreed with Cao Yin's "life-saving grace" that he mentioned, which is the matter.

After knowing Zhuang Xi's identity, Cao Yong did not feel enlightened suddenly, but became more and more confused. Since he knew that Zhuang Xi had been deeply favored by two generations of the Cao family and was also a loyal person, why did he send him to him?

Zhuang Xi had been observing Cao Yong's expression carefully, and had already realized his confusion. He couldn't help but shake his head and smiled slightly: "It seems that the young master is confused. I am finally relieved in this way. I have been thinking about it for two years, but I haven't figured out the intention of the son of my life above! Now, I hope the young master is smart and can solve my doubts as soon as possible!"

Cao Yong came to Zhuang Xi as soon as possible. He knew that he had a trick in his hands and wanted to use it to investigate the dynamics of the royal palaces today. Now, this place is far more complicated than he imagined, so how dare he use him casually?

Cao Yong immediately stood up and hugged his wrist and said, "I was reckless in the end. I disturbed Mr. and there are still some things that need to be dealt with, so I won't bother Mr. and left now!" He said that.

"Young Master, stay!" Mr. Zhuang called out: "Since I am looking for me, it can be seen that it is useful. I have to find out some information! The above only wants me to help you by my side, so this is my duty! If the young master insists on picking me out, I will be exhausted and dereliction of duty!"

Cao Yong was so amused and laughed. He was afraid that Mr. Zhuang would be the first person to do this. But he still enjoyed it very much. In order to get his frankness and sincerity and warmth, he was also very enthusiastic about his ability. Because Mr. Zhuang was really a rare and good helper. Cao Yong refused politely and told him everything today.

After hearing Cao Yong talk about the incident in Fuchengmen, Zhuang Xi's expression became solemn. No matter who was calculating behind the scenes, he actually used the lives of the people as a joke, which was unforgivable.

"Sir, after today's incident, we feel that we can't be so confused anymore! Even if we are just spectators, I must see clearly and hear clearly! Only in this way can we prevent problems before they happen and make our parents and relatives truly safe!" Cao Yong's voice was not loud, but his tone was full of firmness.

After a long time, Mr. Zhuang nodded: "I understand!"

*

Cao Mansion, front yard, west cross courtyard.

There were originally some disciples and guests on the West Road of Qianyuan Road, so there were several independent small courtyards. Originally, Wei Hei and Wei Bai lived here, but later Wei Bai got married and took Fangcha north. Wei Hei moved to another place and left this for the couple.

The yard is not big, with three small and small main rooms, two light and one dark structure. There are two wing rooms each, which are used as kitchen warehouses.

On the kang in the main room, there were some fabrics and needlework. Fangcha sat on the kang and picked out a few pieces of good ones with the herbs to set the embroidery style. Seeing Fangcha holding her waist a little tired, Wancha hurriedly said, "Are you tired? Take a break! These few months have not been a joke. Before sitting on the fetus, you have to be well raised!"

Seeing the appearance of vanilla, Fangcha couldn't help but smile and joke: "A girl's house is full of people who are about to raise but not to raise. This is what people hear. Don't you think you are...ah..."

Vanilla was so sarcastic that her face was flushed. She wanted to beat Fangcha twice, but she was worried. She had to look at her and said, "Look at you, you are all about to be a mother, and you are still sarcastic and mean, but you can change it so that you can't get rid of the child in the future! I'm the same age as you, and when it comes to two months older, what's so strange about these people!"

Fangcha saw that Vanilla staring at her belly enviously, twisted uncomfortably, waved her hand and said, "Okay, my aunt, Sister Vanilla, look at her with no avail! Your eyes are even more popular than the one in my house!"

Vanilla withdrew her gaze, picked up the embroidery bandage on the side, picked up the needle and thread and sucked it on her head. While doing embroidery work, she said, "I just envy you, but I am really blessed!"

Fangcha thought that Vanilla had started to act as a matchmaker before the New Year. After the marriage was still not decided in the past six months, he couldn't help but wonder: "Look at Aunt Zhang, she is not as rich as my grandmother. You are outstanding again, why haven't this been decided yet?"

Vanilla lowered her head and said, "After all, people outside the mansion are not aware of their roots and bottom lines. My personality is not as refreshing as you. Mom is very worried!"

Fangcha has been married at her parents' home and knows something. Vanilla is now twenty years old, even if she is older at her daughter's house. Besides, people outside, serious families, how could they marry maids? Even if they say they are married, they are probably mostly like filling in a house and taking concubines. With Vanilla's slutty temperament, if they get married in a mess, let alone Zhang Gen's family, Fangcha will not be assured.

When they were serving Cao Yi, they were not very close, and occasionally they had some quarrels. Now they are old and after all, they are much closer than they were when they were young. And after all, they have lived together for more than ten years and have no sisters at home. Both of them are a bit jealous of each other.

"I know a lot of friends, so I asked him to ask for help to find out if there are any suitable appearance and character! Maybe, your big matchmaker is me!" Fangcha said with a smile.

Vanilla shook her head quickly: "Auntie, I dare not worry about you. Don't tell you these things to Mr. Wei! If that happens, I will be shameless to come to your yard in the future!"

Seeing that Vanilla was speaking seriously and knew that she was shy, Fangcha said, "Okay, okay, don't say it if you don't say it. Don't not come. You are the only one who can talk. If you don't come again, I will not become a mute in the future!"

The two were laughing, and the little girl outside the door said, "Grandma, the second master is back!"

Xiangcao hurriedly got up from the kang and smiled at Fangcha: "Look at me, I forgot the time as I said this, so I went home first!"

Fangcha also went to the ground: "It's time to reach the food, why don't you go back after eating?"

Vancao said: "Mom is still waiting for me, and Master Wei is here too!"

Fangcha smiled and said, "We are a small family, there are no taboos in it, and he has seen you before! Since that's the case, I'll give you a gift!

Vanilla waved her hand and said, "What are you going to give? This front and back yard is here to meet all day long, so take a rest!"

When Vanilla left the house, Wei Bai was about to enter the door, but when he saw her, he said politely. When she left, he lifted the curtain and entered the door.

"Why is it so early today?" Fangcha asked while tidying up the things on the kang.

Wei Bai walked to the table, picked up the teapot, and took a few sips: "Maybe it's hot, I feel like something is wrong in my heart!"

"Isn't it sick, right? Why don't we ask the doctor to come and have a look!" Fangcha put down the sewing box and said.

Wei Bai shook his head and said, "It's okay, Lao Bai's body looks like he is sick? But he is a little hungry, so he's called to serve food!"

Fangcha called the little girl and gave an order. Because she didn't want Fangcha to work hard, Wei Bai picked up a cook from the relatives of the Cao Mansion to be responsible for the food in the yard. The little girl Xiaohong was brought by Fangcha's parents' house.

When Wei Bai saw the vanilla, he asked: "Is that girl's marriage decided? I seemed a little anxious when I saw her mother a few days ago!"

"Not yet! How about not worrying? The youngest sons of the Zhang Gen family are the daughters. Of course, they think that they will have a good family as soon as possible, but it is also difficult!" Fangcha sighed.

Wei Bai smiled and said, "Why would you like to give it to our elder brother? Since getting married, I have seen my elder brother alone and I am very reluctant to bear it!"

Fangcha couldn't help but frown. Although she was a relative, she still couldn't forget Wei Hei's cold face. She was still hesitating whether to speak or not, or to say something was wrong, and then Wei Bai suddenly said "Huh".

"What's wrong?" Fangcha asked.

Wei Bai remembered what had happened just now because he mentioned his elder brother, and said, "The young master came back to his house just now and went to Mr. Zhuang. Later, he followed Mr. Zhuang out of the house and didn't know where he went!"

Fangcha felt upset when he heard Cao Yong, and then touched his belly that had not yet appeared, and smiled and said, "Uncle is doing big things, so where do you have to report to you? You are too worried!"

Wei Bai shook his head: "I'm not saying this, but Fang thought that he didn't see the eldest brother coming back just now! With the eldest brother's temper, he treated the young master as a child. He was not at ease even if he was separated for a while. Why didn't he follow him back and forth today? It's really strange!"

Fangcha smiled and said, "Look, I just finished worrying about the uncle, and I was worried about my uncle again! Is the uncle a child? I will not be abducted! I didn't say that I would go out and make a business, but I thought I had made an appointment. I waited for the uncle to come over!"

Xiaohong put on the meal, Wei Bai sat cross-legged on the kang, raised his chopsticks and said, "Yes, my elder brother was thinking about me in the past. If it was my turn to worry about it, I would be afraid that the sun would hit the west side!"

*

It was already dusk when Prince Yong and the Thirteenth Prince returned to the Thirteenth Mansion.

The security guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was very dissatisfied. He made things difficult for the eunuch Wei Zhu, who had only one goal, that is, what he wanted and nothing. It was not until Prince Yong went in person that he could be more at peace.

Prince Yong and the Thirteenth Prince were both full of anger. Isn’t this epidemic prevention for everyone? It’s too unreasonable to choose this time to make trouble. If you really tolerate it, you still don’t know what the other party will do.

Prince Yong did not enter the Thirteenth Mansion, but patted the Thirteenth Prince on the shoulder and said, "This time, my brother is really hard, and I can't believe it, so I'll ask Thirteenth Brother to be once!"

The Thirteenth Prince hesitated: "Fourth Brother, where is the Emperor?"

Prince Yong frowned and said, "Would you still be wrong when you work hard? If Emperor Ama is really like this, don't count on him in the future!"

The Thirteenth Prince nodded: "Well, Fourth Brother, I'll listen to you! If you have any help, don't be polite to Thirteen!"

Prince Yong's expression calmed down: "This is my good brother!"

Because it was getting late, Prince Yong did not stay for too long and went back to the palace. As soon as he entered the palace, a Changsu hurriedly approached to report the matter.
Chapter completed!