Chapter 191: External responsibilities

"Dongyan Road, Shandong?" Cao Yong was puzzled when he heard this strange place name: "Didn't the sir say that Shandong and Henan Province have many disasters and serious official fraud, so it is not appropriate to take up a job? Now, why are you mentioning Shandong again?"

Mr. Zhuang nodded: "If it is normal, I don't agree with you going to Shandong, but this time it's different. The Dongyan Road is the guard road. The official office is in Yizhou Prefecture, close to Huaian Prefecture, Jiangsu Province, and Yizhou is more than 600 miles from Jiangning."

"More than 600 miles?" Cao Yong's eyes lit up. This means that if he could reach Jiangning in a few days after a quick horse whip.

Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "It's true! Yong'er is pure and filial, and he has always thought about finding a place close to Jiangning. This is also a coincidence. I originally did not agree with you to go to Shandong, but I was afraid that due to many disasters, the officialdom was seriously ill, and it was difficult to live in. Today, I got good news. Now Shandong Governor Jiang Chenxi is re-elected. In addition, this Dongyan Road Mou Qinyuan was promoted to the Hubei Censorate Division. The alternate road formulated by the Ministry of Personnel was previously the prefecture of the prefecture of Chen Si and others. Because he was implicated in this case, he still didn't know when he would be able to escape!"

"Jiang Chenxi, brother of Jiang Tingxi, a bachelor in the cabinet?" Cao Yong remembered the famous imperial painter in the capital. Because Jiang Tingxi had directed the painting skills of the Sixteenth Prince two years ago, Cao Yong remembered this person after hearing the Sixteenth Prince mentioned it.

Mr. Zhuang briefly mentioned the three generations of Jiang Chenxi. People from Changshu, Jiangsu are well-deserved as "scholar-loving family" and "a noble family". Their ancestors and fathers are both Jinshis. Their father Jiang Yi was a famous censor in the previous dynasty of Kangxi. Jiang Chenxi, his younger brother Jiang Tingxi and eldest son Jiang Lian were also Jinshis. Now, in addition to his younger brother Jiang Tingxi in Beijing, his eldest son Jiang Lian was selected as a Shujishi in the Hanlin Academy in the 48th year of Kangxi. He was also in Beijing.

When Cao Yong and Mr. Zhuang mentioned the flaws earlier, the two had roughly the same views, that is, they chose the Taotai, not the magistrate. It was not because the Taotai was the fourth rank and the magistrate was from the fourth rank. But the magistrate was a parent official after all, and there were many government affairs to deal with. Cao Yong's age and resume were here, and he worked hard at that time and was prone to mistakes. Relatively speaking, the Taotai didn't have to worry about that many.

There are two types of Taotai. One is called "Dianguandao", which is the assistant of the governor of each province. The official name is left, right governor and left, right governor, and is stationed in various jurisdictions and is in charge of money and grain; the other is called "Dianguandao", which is the assistant of the governor of the provincial inspector, and the official name is the deputy envoy of the Censor, the assistant of the Censor, and the name of the criminal.

The Shandong Dongyan Road is "separate the way", and it is nothing to others. Because it is close to Jiangning, it is very much for Cao Yong's early thoughts.

Cao Yong discussed with Mr. Zhuang a few more words. What was a little embarrassed was that this matter was a little too urgent. If you were running to the neglect, you would be afraid that you would go to Shandong before the New Year. In addition, if it was Kangxi, you would always think of a proper way to prevent the old man from accepting you and making trouble.

After thinking about it, Cao Yong felt that he still did not have the ability to lie in front of Kangxi, so he no longer thought of sophistry. He asked Mr. Zhuang to help write a "secret report" for Kangxi. The content was nothing more than mentioning that he was unable to be loyal and filial to bother to be loyal and filial; he happened to learn that Dongyan, Shandong had a flaw, so he thought about his flaws. This would not delay serving the emperor and the court, and occasionally bring his parents and family to reunite. It was a matter of good luck.

Mr. Zhuang also agreed with Cao Yong's plan. This statement was reasonable and well-founded and true. If nothing unexpected happened, Kangxi would not have opposed it. However, he suggested that Cao Yong submit a memorial by himself. In fact, Kangxi was far more close to their father and son than ordinary ministers. If it were other ministers, from Cao Yong's position, he would definitely have to come to the emperor to curry favor with him. Cao Yong was too cautious in his actions and refused to move forward easily.

After listening to Mr. Zhuang's suggestion, Cao Yong thought about it. It would be better to just pass Mr. Zhuang like this. Even if Kangxi really didn't allow him to leave Beijing, he would not be able to find any mistakes in his filial piety, so that the old man would not be suspicious again.

Everything was settled. Seeing that it was getting late, Mr. Zhuang thought of his little daughter and returned to Rongyuan with a smile. Cao Yong also entered the second gate and returned to Wutongyuan.

*

Back at Wutongyuan, Chu Yu was sitting on the kang and doing needlework under the lamp. Seeing Cao Yong come back, she hurriedly got up with a smile, helped him take off his clothes outside, and at the same time called Xicai to serve the sober soup.

Cao Yong waved his hand: "I haven't drunk too much today, so I'll be spared if I'm not drinking too much. If there are ready-made food in the kitchen, I'll ask people to bring it over. I feel full when I eat in the afternoon, but now I'm a little empty!"

Chu Yu responded and sent Xiyun to the scene, Zhu'er and others went down to prepare.

Cao Yong sat down beside the kang, looked at the small cotton jacket with silk face size three or two slaps, and felt delicate and cute. He smiled and asked, "Is this for Niu Niu?"

Niu Niu is the old daughter whom Mr. Zhuang was born a few days ago. His biological mother was Mr. Zhuang’s concubine Du Shi Lianqiu. Because there is a saying among the people that a newborn cannot be named before the full month of the month, otherwise his soul would be taken away by Wuchang. So Mr. Zhuang gave his daughter this nickname.

Chu Yu nodded: "Well, I'm going to wear it for Niu Niu when she was full moon! Because there was nothing at home these days, I thought about making a small set of clothes for Niu Niu!"

While talking, Xiyun and Zhuer had already brought the food box and placed the dishes and snacks on the kang table.

Seeing that the food was coming quickly, Cao Yong placed two sets of bowls and chopsticks, and looked at Chuyu: "How can you do it right away? Chuyu asked someone to leave me a meal? Or didn't eat dinner?"

Chu Yu helped Cao Yong cook while cooking, and said, "Because I knew that the prince was Tong Ning and the others were drinking, I was afraid that I would not eat well, so I let it warm on the fire. After eating a few snacks in the afternoon, I was impatient with dinner. When I saw that the prince was about to eat, I felt a little hungry!" At this point, she touched her little face embarrassedly and asked a little uneasy: "Mr., is Chu Yu too plump? I have never liked to move since the beginning of winter. Sister Amethyst is always thinking about making up for Chu Yu, and there is a lot of meat on her body!"

Although Cao Yong didn't drink too much, he was a little drunk after all. He couldn't help feeling moved when he heard Chu Yu's slightly cute and silly voice. Originally, the couple was sitting face to face, and then he moved to Chu Yu to sit down and picked up food for Chu Yu's bowl: "You are growing, and where are you fat?"

Chu Yu took a few chopsticks and vegetables that Cao Yong picked up and ate half a bowl of rice. Cao Yong only took a few bites and then called someone to remove the table.

Chu Yu looked down at the small silk jacket, thinking about embroidery, suddenly remembered something, and said, "Today, Jueluo Mansion sent a post. Because the third brother-in-law was promoted, it seemed that he wanted to hold two tables of wine to invite relatives and friends to be lively. Will we go?"

After waiting for a while, he didn't hear Cao Yong's response. Chu Yu tilted his head and looked over, just as he saw Cao Yong looking at him intently. After being together for nearly a year, Chu Yu could naturally see Cao Yong's thoughts and couldn't help but blush.

Cao Yong leaned over and asked whispered in her ear: "But it's clean?" Seeing her nodding, he immediately laughed happily.

Chu Yu's face became redder and redder to the point of his ears.

Cao Yong saw it and wanted to hold her in his arms immediately and kiss her. Because he was in the way of bringing water to the two of them and waiting for them to wash, he endured it. However, a certain part of his body had changed. Fortunately, he sat down and would not show his ugly appearance in front of Xiyun and his maids.

After finally finishing the washing, I sent Xiyun and the others out. Cao Yong immediately picked up Chu Yu and went to the bedroom.

At a moment, heavy breathing and occasional moans gradually merged, and the room was filled with a strong sense of spring.

...

After this lingering, both of them exhausted their strength.

Cao Yong hugged Chu Yu in his arms and touched her hair, feeling satisfied. Chu Yu also turned sideways and squeezed his body into Cao Yong's arms.

Cao Yong remembered the matter of doing outside work, rubbed her hair and said, "Do you remember what I mentioned to you a few months ago? The capital is so boring. Let's go outside for a few years!"

Chu Yu nodded: "Hao Gong found the right one? Didn't you say that you didn't have a place to be in tune with each other two days ago? You have to wait and see!"

Cao Yong said: "Isn't that true? I didn't expect it to be so soon. I will go to Tan Tan's letter tomorrow. If it is done, I am afraid that I will leave Beijing before the New Year. If you talk to Amethyst, I will have a clear idea in your heart!"

Chu Yu agreed obediently and then asked, "The Jueluo Mansion also wants to reply. Will we go to the banquet?"

"Well! Of course we have to go. If we are really not in the capital, and my sister is in the palace, we don't have to worry about it there; my elder sister is the one who is on the side, my brother-in-law has the same character, and it seems that it's not our turn to worry about it; my second brother follows us directly, and he is feeling depressed this time, so he goes out to experience it!" After saying this, he pondered for a while, and said, "The one who can't worry about it is Ping'er's side! Ping'er looks cheerful on her face, but her personality is a little sensitive. Even if she suffers some grievances, she will only cry secretly by herself!"

Chu Yu knew that Cao Yong was very concerned about this sister, but when he heard that he said this, he couldn't help but wonder: "I'm wronged? Why did the third sister suffer? Seeing that Mrs. Jueluo and her third brother-in-law both seemed to have good temperaments, they shouldn't be wronged to the third sister!"

After Cao Yong finished speaking, he felt a little nagging. After listening to Chu Yu's words, he smiled and said, "You are right. Look, Mrs. Luo and Ping'er are both mother and daughter, and Seshtu is not troublesome! Because he saw Ping'er growing up, he didn't treat her as a girl, but more like a daughter, so he was a little worried!"

Cao Yong was only five months older than Cao Yi, but now it was the tone of an elder, which made Chu Yu laugh: "How old is the prince? This tone sounds like Ama. In this way, the second brother is two months younger than the third sister!"

Cao Yong pointed Chu Yu's nose: "Don't believe it, I also treat my second brother as my nephew in my heart! When he was a child, he was very arrogant and very interested. Although he loved clingy, he was not annoying. Although he acted a little carelessly on weekdays, he was actually a very good-hearted little guy."

After hearing this, Chu Yu did not make any jokes, but buried his head in Cao Yong's chest.

Seeing that she didn't say anything for a long time, Cao Yong thought she was sleepy, so he pulled the quilt and tucked Chu Yu tightly. At this time, Chu Yu muttered something in a low voice, but Cao Yong didn't listen. He didn't listen carefully until she muttered again.

Chu Yu said: "Mr. Chu Yu is one year older!"

Cao Yong was slightly afraid and patted her on the back: "I haven't forgotten this birthday, I just celebrated half a month ago?"

"Then...then...then...we...then..." Chu Yu said in a low voice, but he was not embarrassed to say what happened next.

Cao Yong's heart moved and hugged her in his arms: "Does Chu Yu want a baby?"

"Yeah!" Chu Yu replied in a low voice: "The prince likes children so much, so it would be great if we had one!"

Cao Yong paused and said, "Don't worry, let's both of us make up for it and give birth to a fat and fat son!"

Chu Yu nodded happily and said, "It's better for your daughter or your son."

Both of them were a little tired, so they slowly closed their eyes and fell asleep.

*

The next day, Cao Yong woke up near Chen hour (7 o'clock in the morning). Chu Yu had already gotten up and finished dressing. After Cao Yong packed up, he thought it would be too late, so he ate a few bites of breakfast and hurried out of the yard.

Not long after leaving Wutong Garden, Cao Yong vaguely heard the woman's crying. He thought he was not listening, and just as he was about to rub his temples, he heard the woman's crying again.

He stopped and listened carefully. It was the woman's crying, and it was heard from the empty yard along the way. Although these yards are empty on weekdays, no one is allowed to enter or exit at will. Why do anyone go in?

Cao Yong couldn't help but frown. Who was crying here early this morning? Standing at the gate of the yard, Cao Yong asked, "Who is inside?"

The crying in the yard stopped immediately, followed by a slight panic-like footsteps. A woman in a moon-white dress came over with tears on her face. She looked very pitiful, and her beautiful eyes looked at Cao Yong with uneasy.

Cao Yong couldn't help but be stunned. He felt that this beautiful woman was a bit kind, but he didn't know her. He asked, "Which yard are you from?"
Chapter completed!