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The next day, Cao Yong got up early as usual, moved his muscles and bones in the school field. After returning to his room and using breakfast, he went out to school. Because he became old in recent years, he felt bored by car, Cao Yong started riding a horse to school. Gu Na was already waiting at the door. When Cao Yong came out, the two of them walked forward together. Cao Yong's book boy Ximo and Lanmo grew up to a teenager, and the two book boys who were Gu Na were riding horses behind the two masters.

"Cousin wants to do the pearl business?" Gu Na asked with a little affirmation.

When Cao Yong heard the "cousin" sound, he thought of the words in his mind, "My cousin has countless, no big deal, and he won't come to the door." Every time he felt it was so funny that he had asked Gu Na to interact with his peers again and again, but Gu Na just refused.

Hearing Gu Na ask, Cao Yong smiled and replied, "I thought of this one night?" He neither admitted nor denied it. Seeing Gu Na thinking hard again, he threw off the whip and rode his horse forward.

There were fewer older people in the clan school and a few more young people, and only three two men were left as old as Gu Na. During lunch break, Cao Yan asked someone to call Gu Na to the study room in the backyard. Cao Yong and Cao Song looked at each other. It seemed that the old man was about to talk about it again.

Cao Yan was not as kind as before, but was a little annoyed. When he saw Gu Na coming in, he cursed at the storm without waiting for him to say hello: "It's too unmotivated, it's too unmotivated!"

Gu Na was scolded in confusion and looked at Cao Yan in confusion.

Cao Yan snorted coldly and said, "This year is the year of the provincial examination. If you don't go back to study hard after school, you will follow Cao Yong and Cao Song brothers. I heard that you were fighting in Beicheng a few days ago. Who taught you so badly!"

"Sir!" Gu Na frowned slightly, not knowing how to defend himself.

Cao Yan began to present facts and reason, just to ask Gu Na to understand that he had a different identity from the Cao brothers and had no family father's support. Only by relying on the imperial examinations can he succeed.

Gu Na had been taught a lesson several times before. Knowing that if he refuted, the gentleman would say more, so he had to bow down and obey the order. He listened to Cao Yu for half a quarter of an hour. However, men have to bear the important task of revitalizing the family and get a fame and so on.

In the clan school, Cao Yong looked at his classmates around him, then looked at the "Spring and Autumn Annals" in his hand, thinking whether his clan career should come to an end. In the past four years, the books of the Four Books and Five Classics were familiar, and he dared not say that he won the top scorer. He should be able to cope with a juren when taking the exam for the children last year. Last year, the thirteen-year-old Gu Na easily won the first place and became a young scholar.

Although Cao Yong was a little curious about the Qing Dynasty exams, he did not join in the fun. The children of ordinary people, a scholar at the age of ten, could win the title of "child prodigy" and improve the status of the family. He did not need to add icing on the cake, and he kept the truth that "shots the first bird" in his heart. No one cared about a powerful family, a playboy or mediocre person. If the son of Mingzhu was born, Nalan Rongruo, who was both civil and military, was an alternative. So what about alternative? It was not that the world was not tolerated and ended in depression.

Seeing that Gu Na had been there for a long time, Cao Song complained bitterly: "When will this school be done? This old man has been getting more and more severe recently!"

Cao Yong looked at his brother who was sleepy after memorizing a few sentences. He was also surprised. Seeing that his father and uncle were both elegant people, who would Cao Song, who liked martial arts, follow? Could it be that this is the legendary legacy of the intergenerational tradition? After all, the ancestors of the Cao family started their military achievements.

Seeing that Cao Yong looked so sad that he looked so pitiful, Cao Yong said, "The third brother should go to school next year."

"Yes, the third brother is about to enter school!" Cao Song continued, and as he spoke, his spirit was already rising: "Are we still classmates with the third brother? Then brother and I will be able to go to the end of the year!"

Cao Yong ignored Cao Song anymore, thinking about the news about the Zheng family. Zheng Hai and Zheng Woxue were born in a family and had some knowledge. In recent years, they have also relied on being a scattered pearl market to make a living. His sister has a keen eye for beads, and she can identify beads through her mother clams. She is not that the brother and sister are young and have no support in Jiangning, so she can only let the bead merchants use to squeeze them, and their lives are always tight.

When Gu Na came back, he had another afternoon class. Cao Yong and a few more people left the clan school, sent the scholar's servant, and rode their horses to Linxiazhai. Because Linxiazhai was having guests, Cao Yong went directly to the guest room in the side courtyard.

The Zheng brothers and sisters had been waiting for a long time and greeted Cao Yong with some anxiety. Zheng Woxue was still dressed in men's clothes and felt very uncomfortable in front of the young men. She stepped back and stood behind her brother.

After entering Linxiazhai, Cao Song also grew grass on his body, scratching his ears and cheeks, and was no longer at ease. Cao Yong saw it and waved his hand directly, and said with a smile: "Go to the kitchen quickly to satisfy his cravings, Gu Na followed him to see it."

Cao Song was so happy that he jumped up from his seat and pulled Gu Na's sleeve: "Go quickly, so that my brother won't regret it!" You know, Lin Xiazhai's kitchen is a forbidden area and not always can enter.

Seeing Cao Yong send Cao Song and himself out, Gu Na knew that he had something to say to the Zheng brothers and sisters in private, so he let Cao Song pull him out. As soon as he arrived at the side door, he saw Cao Fang and a few servants walking over quickly. It seemed that he had received news to see the master. Gu Na said, "Cousin is talking. Cao Fang will take me and the second uncle to the kitchen first. This is what Uncle Yong promised!"

When Cao Fang heard Gu Na's words, he knew that there must be some secret matter inside. He ordered the servant behind him to put away the door of the side yard and no one was allowed to enter and exit. Then he led Gu Na and Cao Song to the back.

Not to mention how amazing the pattern of Cao Song and Gu Na met the kitchen, they just said that when they saw the newly made Nine Turns Chaolu, their eyes could no longer be turned away. A layer of finely ground smoothie was spread in the half-palm jade bowl made of Hetian white jade, and there were small balls of various colors the size of a thumb cover, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black and white, a total of nine colors, one for each color. On each color was a translucent white jade spoon.

Seeing Cao Song open his eyes wide, Chef Master Yu and Master Tian were both worried. When they made the Nine-Turn Morning Dew for the first time yesterday, the two were no less shocked than Cao Song.

Cao Song carefully picked up the white jade spoon and put a small ball into his mouth. In addition to the faint fruit, there was also a slight bitter fragrance. "Bloody!" Cao Song was very surprised. Looking at such exquisite things, he thought it was a dessert. When he ate the second small ball, it had another fruit flavor and a faint sweet fragrance.

Gu Na savored it carefully, but Cao Song was not in a hurry. He ate the rest in three bites and reached out to ask for another portion. The two masters Yu Tian immediately looked sad: "Oh, my good second master, I only made three portions after a few hours, and sent one portion to the old lady in the mansion. Two portions were given to the two masters to try, where would there be!"

Cao Song is not a calculating person, so he photographed Yu Tian’s two masters: “It’s great, I know you have worked hard, but don’t forget what delicious food you have in the future. Just leave one for me. Don’t say you are busy and you won’t have time!”

The two masters Yu Tian replied: "As long as you, Mr. Yang, say, even if you are too busy, you must take advantage of me first!"

Cao Song was satisfied, but Gu Na heard the meaning of the words of the two masters Yu Tian, ​​which seemed to not listen to anyone's instructions except his cousin. I really don't know what methods the cousin used, and he will really win over people.

Two masters Yu Tian used to be imperial chefs. More than 20 years ago, Kangxi sent to Jiangnan to serve the old lady. In recent years, due to age, the affairs of the weaving house were passed on to their children, grandchildren and apprentices to cook, and they were at ease to raise their old age in Jiangning. I wonder why Cao Yong thought of two, so he came to the door himself and invited two masters to come out and become the chefs of Linxiazhai. Linxiazhai's business was booming, and it was somewhat of a blessing from the two masters. The table made by the imperial chef was very good. No matter how powerful or rich you were, you would not be able to eat at will.

When Cao Song and others returned to the side yard, Cao Yong had finished explaining to the Zheng brothers and sisters. Seeing that Cao Fang was also here, he asked about the recent meal order arrangements. He knew that one day would be empty in five days. He mentioned Cao Yan’s banquet and asked Cao Fang to make arrangements with care.

Cao Song was still mentioning the deliciousness of the Nine Turns of Dew, but Gu Na noticed that the Zheng brothers and sisters were shining with their eyes and excited to press down on their faces. He thought in his heart that it seemed that the cousin had already arranged it.

Gu Na was smart and smart. Whether it was knowledge or behavior, he was much better than his peers. Although he was humble on his face, he always felt a little arrogant in his heart. However, in the past few years he entered the weaving house, his confidence gradually faded because he could not understand Cao Yong at all. Cao Yong didn't talk much, was not silly, and was lazy, but he seemed to be smarter, more humble, and more confused than him.

After explaining Cao Yan's affairs, Cao Yong said to Cao Fang: "Your eldest son is eight years old. In two days, I will tell Uncle Fu that he will go to the study to serve, learn some books, and find a good background in the future. You can't let your generations be busy in the Cao family!"

After hearing this, Cao Fang quickly knelt down: "Thank you for your kindness, I will do my best to do my duty and be loyal to you."

Cao Yong waved his hand and took Cao Song and Gu Na out.

On the way back to the mansion, Cao Yong's heart gradually sank. The entire Jiangning City was immersed in the festive celebration of the Holy Driving. The pier has been overhauled since last year. Although the road from the pier to the weaving mansion was repaired a few times, in order to show respect, he still paved up and changed the bluestone slabs of the letter. The houses on both sides of the road have long been demolished.

In order to protect the safety of the Emperor's Charity in Jiangning, the Imperial Guard had already sent people to search with Jiangning local yamen runners, and all the gangsters with some bad records were imprisoned. Now, if Wei Xin and Zheng Hai were not subdued by Cao Yong as the chief follower, they would probably be on the list of yamen runners to arrest him. As for the beggars on the streets and alleys, they were expelled outside the city by the yamen runners because they were hindered.

The closer weaving mansion, the more people and carriages, the more bustling it came and went, as if it was going to a temple fair. Cao Yong and a few riding horses heard someone shouting behind him: "Give up, give up, give up, the governor's yamen to the consort!"

Cao Yong and his wife held the reins of the horse and avoided the side of the road. They heard the sound of horse hooves. It turned out to be a cavalry team of more than 100 people. They looked like Fubiao's personal soldiers dressed up. The cavalry team protected three or four carriages and galloped over.

Cao Yong has seen similar scenes. These days, there are several similar convoys, and the destination is the Weaving Mansion.
Chapter completed!