Chapter 649 Self-specialization

Beijing, Cao family, east house, upper house.

As soon as Cao Song came back from Changchun Garden, he was called by Zhao Jia. Before Zhao Jia could speak, Cao Song knew what his mother was going to say, and what else could there be except for the marriage between Cao Xiang and Cao Fu?

Sure enough, Zhao Jia said, "Brother Song, tell me, is it the lady of Bai Shaoqing's family or the daughter of Commander Zhou's family? The marriage of the fourth brother should also be discussed so that the fifth brother can be appointed."

When Cao Song heard this, he frowned and asked, "Which Bai Shaoqing? The one who has an old girl at home?"

Zhao Jia glanced at Cao Song and said, "What old girl? She is only twenty-one, and she is considered a good age. There is an old saying, "Wife is a big five, and it is like an old mother." Finding a bigger wife will love people."

Cao Song hesitated for a moment and said, "Didn't they say that their daughter is not married and wants to recruit a son-in-law to pick up her husband and never find her family?"

Zhao Jia coughed, cleared her throat and said, "What's wrong with this? Not only did she find a wife, she also took over a property. Where can I find such a cheap thing?"

Cao Song waved his hand and said, "Don't interfere! Our family is not poor and can't afford to marry a wife. How can I let Xiao Si go out to be a son-in-law? This is not a good reputation. Even if Xiao Si goes to the office in the future, he will still be thrust the backbone and be ridiculed."

When Zhao Jia heard this, she was a little impatient and muttered, "Can you still be a good person? My cousin's aunt has seen her, and she has never been good at looking and character. What's the point that I can't match the fourth brother?"

"If you look and have good character, why are you discarded in the talent show? My cousin's aunt has never been able to speak, and my mother doesn't know, so how can she believe it?" Cao Song said.

Zhao Jia was so choked that she couldn't speak. After a while, she said, "If you are worried, I'll go and have a look at each other? If it's a good choice, I won't miss a good family."

"If my mother thinks it's really good, then I'll say that Xiaowu is the one who is good at writing all day long and has no intention of becoming an official." Cao Song said casually.

When Zhao Jia heard this, she couldn't help but be angry and pointed at Cao Song and said, "Who gave you this idea? Is your wife thinking about family property and afraid that Xiao Wu will make a living, so she encourages you to say this? Xiao Wu needs to be talented and looks good. What kind of wife can't marry, and she also wants to be a son-in-law for others? She pretends to be honest, and she is also a restless person, just a spendthrift!"

Seeing that his mother was speaking badly, Cao Song couldn't sit still and said, "Mother, where is this? My son just followed his mother's words and said casually. Why did he hold Jinghui back? Xiaowu is not right, how could the fourth brother be bad? He is also the mother's son. Even if he doesn't think about it, his mother will be polite to his son. If the fourth brother goes out to be a son-in-law, his son will be shameless to see his uncle and brother. If outsiders don't know, they have to say that his son is careless to his brothers and sisters. The emperor is the most kind and shameless and shameless. If this reputation is out, his son's future will be ruined. Instead of waiting to be disliked, it would be better for his son to resign from the guards now, and his life will be more peaceful."

After all, Zhaojia is a woman's family. Although she has a small plan in her mind, she still relies on her eldest son in big things.

After hearing Cao Song's words, she said embarrassedly: "As for it? The emperor is in charge of major affairs in the world, and who else can handle whether he can get married?"

Cao Song said these words and was a little dry-mouthed. He picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, saying, "There are fewer people in Beijing who are in trouble because of the brothers' disagreement?"

Zhao Jia smiled and said, "This is not possible. The fourth brother has always listened to you, and your brother has nothing to say to the little brothers."

Cao Song shook his head and said, "That was the past. If my brother really became a son-in-law for someone else's family, then it would not be my brother. It would not be possible for him to give birth to nephews and nieces in the future, and he was worried about his heart. Even if he went underground, his father would give me a big stick."

"What a pity. I heard that their family's villages are only four or five." Zhao Jia said with some regret: "Since the Bai family is not good, what about the daughter of Commander Zhou's family?"

Cao Song knew that his mother was greedy for money and felt helpless, but he still said, "The fourth brother was very talented. I heard that the priest of the Imperial College was very respectful to him. In the future, he said that he would not be able to earn a phoenix crown and a robe for his mother. The candidate for this bride cannot be too low, right? The fourth brother is only sixteen this year, so his mother doesn't have to be too anxious. Isn't it too fast to choose the right one? The Zhou family, didn't she say it was inappropriate last time? She was born in a vain and had an ordinary appearance, and her brothers were not good at it. She was in her twenties and was still living in the official school."

Cao Song really didn't believe in his mother's eyes. These days, he also paid attention to the right family. In addition to the girl's character and appearance, he also hoped to find a serious family.

The fourth brother wanted to be admitted to the imperial examination and then, in addition to taking care of his tribe in the officialdom, he could save a lot of effort if he could have a strong wife.

Cao Yong's colleagues came from Shangsanqi, mostly from the Manchu family, and many families have daughters, nieces, sisters, and nieces who are waiting to be married.

However, the family background and appearance of them are all good, and they all have their own brands during the talent show, so they are not allowed to be self-disciplined in marriage. The rest are either unable to reach the level, or they are not as good as this or that, and there is no one who can be very satisfied for a while.

When Zhao Jia heard his son's words, he was sincere in thinking about the commoner's brother. He looked at him strangely and said, "You have always been careless, how could you worry about this? A great kindness is a great revenge. Be careful to raise an ungrateful wolf."

"Mother, the fourth brother has always been honest and filial to his mother. The mother takes care of her son and takes care of her aunt's side. She is all a family, and everything goes well for the family, and her son is at ease when she is outside." Cao Song said with a bitter and sincere mouth.

When Zhao Jia heard this, her expression froze and said in angrily: "How else should I be kind? Can you be a ancestor? Why do you speak to outsiders when you come out of my stomach? What kind of bullshit family is the thorn in my heart." At the end of his speech, his eyes were red and he choked up, "I said I wouldn't take a concubine, but before I got pregnant, I stole my girl first. I finally gave birth to three of you siblings and took a treasure butterfly. Jade was given by the old lady, who forced your father to enter the bridal chamber? The fourth sister and Wu'er were less than half a year apart. I had a big belly and watched your father hug my little wife. I didn't have to soak in tears on the other day? Now, I have to pretend to be virtuous and worship my enemies."

When Zhao Jia mentioned the old story, Cao Song didn't know how to speak. The son refused to say that his father was wrong, this was the old man.

However, he was also quite touched.

What I saw in books since I was a child is always men respected. Women follow three to four virtues. Only jealous women will oppose their husbands taking concubines.

The Cao family's parents' room and the second room. Except for Cao Yong, other adult males all have concubines.

But, is it really a harmonious wife and concubine?

Thinking of this, Cao Song couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he thought of Zi Lan living in the wing room.

After Zhao Jia finished speaking, she felt much more relieved. She wiped her tears with a veil and said, "Maybe I am getting old. I have been unable to sleep recently. I can see your father by closing my eyes."

"I'm all bored in the house. My mother goes out for a long walk for a while if she has nothing to do. If she wants to eat, she will tell her son." Cao Song said.

Seeing that his son was so considerate, Zhao Jia was quite pleased and looked at him and said, "I have grown up. In the future, I will rely on you."

The mother and the two were talking in the room, while Lu Ju and a little maid stood outside the door to obey the orders. Although she lowered her head, her ears were straight.

This not only talks about Cao Xiang’s marriage, but also concerns her life.

If Cao Xiang really went out to be a son-in-law, even if she wanted to be a concubine, it would become a luxury.

Everyone has selfish intentions. Although she knew that if the Fourth Master had a good family, it would be beneficial to his career, she was also afraid that the other party would be domineering and would not be able to withstand sand in her eyes.

Even though she served Zhao Jia for many years and her grandmother was Zhao Jia’s nanny, she was still a slave. I have never heard of anyone who can make a fuss.

These days, Lu Ju feels very distressed when she listens to Zhao Jia talking about Cao Xiang’s marriage all day long. Now she hears Zhao Jia complaining, thinking that her wives and concubines are hard to get along, her heart is in a mess.

Just as he was thinking, he heard the sound of the door curtain and Cao Song had already come out of the inner room.

Seeing the green jujube, Cao Song stopped and asked, "Did the prescription for calming the spirit prescription prescribed by the Imperial Doctor a few days ago? Is it still useful for the wife?"

Lu Ju shook her head and said, "My wife thinks it smells bad, so she stopped that. Now she uses the medicinal recipe given by her eldest wife, using ginseng, deer antler and yam to make porridge."

Although he looked down on Lu Ju's grandmother, Cao Song had a good impression of Lu Ju. He knew that she was sensible and capable, and said, "Mrs. I have to work hard for you to do more with my wife. As a few of us, we are not as good as you who are your wife. Speaking of which, we all thank you."

Lu Ju was bending over and said, "It's all what I should do, I dare not be praised by the Second Master."

Seeing that she was not arrogant or impatient, Cao Song nodded and said, "Fortunately, you can be less trouble with your wife." As he said that, he had already walked away.

Lu Ju looked at Cao Song's back and her heart slowly sank.

The second master is the parent of the second wife. If the fourth master really loses his composure in the future, then the first person who is involved in his attacks is also the second master.

After being a maid for many years, she knew how to make a difference; although being a concubine is not as good as a sea of ​​fire for her, she shudders whenever she thinks of it...

Cross the courtyard in the east, go to the room.

Although Jinghui didn't show her conscience, she had changed into loose clothes and sat on the kang.

Yulong and Zilan sat on a stool and talked with each other here. Yulong was holding a needlework in his hand, which was a half-embellished red bellyband, with a pattern of a boy stepping on a lotus and holding a carp.

The red and green lotus and golden carp are very happy, and the stitches are extremely dense, which can be seen to be used with the heart.

Jinghui saw it and said, "You can't do this all day long, you'll hurt your eyes carefully. It's still half a year before the child lands. Why are you anxious?"

In fact, Yuqing is older than Cao Song, let alone Jinghui. It’s just that the rules are like this, so my sisters have no choice but to set their names.

Yuqing's face had a smile on her face, and she tilted her head and said, "Grandma, let's do it. My little master was born in winter. In addition to bellybands, she also has a small jacket and pants. The material is cotton. I have prepared it. Please ask my grandma to choose the style in a few days."

The scars on her face were much lighter. They looked like white, covered with pink, and were not as eye-catching as before. But she was very thoughtful and didn't like to stay in front of others, so she couldn't leave the yard easily.

A man in his early twenties, like an old woman, also had white hair in his temples.

When Jinghui saw this, she felt unbearable and said, "Have you used up the pearl ointment last time? A few days ago, I told the third girl that if she has it, I will prepare another one for us."

When Yuqing heard this, he was stunned and then smiled and said, "I'm sorry, grandma is still thinking about it. It's a good thing. I feel that my face is very thin. If there is any more, grandma keep it for me, so that it won't be ruined."

"Don't be reluctant to let go, use more every day. If you can get rid of the scar, it's not better than anything else?" Jinghui said.

Yuqing shivered his lips and said nothing, and nodded slowly.

Zilan is a newcomer after all, and she has not yet fulfilled her family, so she acts very carefully and respectfully.

Seeing that Jinghui and Yuqing were not very close when they got along, they took care of each other, without any lip-syncing or secret struggle.

Zilan saw it and felt much more at ease.

Although Zhaojia asked her to go to the room a few days ago and had a lot of "teaching" inside and outside, Zilan had made up her mind to keep her identity in mind, live a peaceful life, and not get involved in the confrontation between her wife and grandmother, so as not to be disgusted by others.

Therefore, she not only treated Jinghui respectfully, but also called Yuqing a "sister" and did not dare to take it at all.

When Cao Song came back, he saw this scene of "harmony between wives and concubines".

If it were usual, he had to be proud and think he was blessed; today, after hearing his mother's crying, everything in front of him seemed a little dazzling.

Seeing Cao Song coming in, Yuqiong and Zilan both stood up, and Jinghui also got up and wanted to get off the kang.

Cao Song took two steps forward, held his wife, and said, "Aren't you yelling that your feet are sore these two days, so just sit down."

"I have sat for a while and my legs are a little numb." Jinghui said, and seeing that Cao Song had not changed his clothes yet, she ordered the maid to go out to serve the water.

"Is that so? Then I will help you walk around." Cao Song lost his mind when he heard this and asked.

Seeing him so careful, Jinghui felt a little embarrassed and said with a smile: "It's not as delicate as you can support him."

After all, Cao Song was embarrassed when he was in front of Yulong and Zilan. He came to Yulong, looked at the work in her hand, and said, "Has the carp been embroidered? I saw it a few days ago, I was still just a fish tail."

Jinghui remembered something and said, "Have you seen the fourth uncle? The fourth uncle has just arrived, and it seems that there is something wrong, so she doesn't even tell me if I ask him."

The maids had already brought the water up, and Cao Song washed and changed his clothes, so he went to find Cao Xiang.

Cao Xiang was sitting in the study, feeling as if he had twenty-five rats in his arms, and his heart was scratched.

Half a month since he was filial, he had not spoken to his family yet because he was waiting for his mentor's reply.

Finally, he had just received the approval letter in the past two days. The guaranteed report for his official position to make up for his vacancies had arrived at the Ministry of Personnel, and he heard the news that Zhao Jia had discussed his marriage.

He knew that in the end, his brother had to make the decision and waited for his brother to come back.

When the matter came to his sight, he was a little nervous.

As a child of the Cao family, what he did was quite selfish and could not be considered a good brother or good brother.

But life is less than a hundred, and there is no medicine for regret in the world. He has been depressed in this family for more than ten years and really doesn't want his children and grandchildren to live here with anger.
To be continued...