Cao Dejiang laughed when he talked about Fu Laiqing: "This boy used to have high eyesight. He couldn't look down on all the ladies in the capital. Peilan's hair turned gray because of his marriage, but this bastard didn't take it to heart at all. , now I know how to understand."
The old slave heard this and said, "But the Yiyang County Lord just broke off the engagement with the Lu family. Will the Fu family like it?"
"What's not to like? There are several girls in the capital who have won titles on their own, and a few have gained such a good reputation. Besides, if Peilan didn't like her, how could he speak for her again and again? Are you asking me to help her?"
Cao Dejiang knew his sister very well. Mrs. Fu had a cold and solemn temperament ever since she was in the pavilion. She didn't have many friends when she was young, and she had very high standards. If the old lady of the Fu family hadn't been really outstanding, she wouldn't have left her behind. Erlang, who had a better background in Beijing, chose the Fu family, which was still in its infancy at that time.
She was always right in her judgment of people. His brother-in-law had a smooth career since he entered the imperial court. If he hadn't suddenly died of an illness later, the Fu family might have been able to make further progress now.
But even so, the late emperor personally ordered the memorial tablet of the old master of the Fu family to be moved to the Ancestral Temple. The Fu family can survive for three generations just because of this. Even if there are no outstanding people in the descendants of the Fu family, Mrs. Fu does not need to look at anyone. She won't say a word to anyone who doesn't like her face.
But this young lady of the Song family is different. Ever since she started having trouble with the Duke of Song, Mrs. Fu has spoken to her several times in private. She also changed her normal attitude and took the initiative to tell him "bad things" about the Duke of Song and the Lu family. .
Such "nosy", what else can it be but liking?
Cao Dejiang is very sure that if Fu Laiqing falls in love with Song Tangning, his sister will be very happy. As for the rest of the Fu family...
"As long as Peilan likes Song Tangning, it will not be difficult for her to join the Fu family. The rest of the Fu family doesn't need to pay attention."
The people in the Fu family were not very capable, and Fu Laiqing's parents relied on the shelter left by his brother-in-law. The couple had a high regard for themselves, and they would get into little trouble from time to time, so they were very proud of themselves.
What they also looked at was a higher glory, and they wanted Fu Laiqing to marry a princess or a noble daughter, so that Fu Laiqing could take a further step in the court.
However, Cao Dejiang felt that if Fu Laiqing wanted to get ahead in the court, he had better not get involved with those in-laws. Although Song Tangning had broken off the engagement, she had a "virtuous reputation" and was smart and polite. It would be a good thing for Fu Laiqing to marry her. Marriage.
The couple from the Fu family may resist, but their sister can still suppress them. If Mrs. Fu leaves in the future, Fu Laiqing will be able to manage things on his own, and the Fu family will naturally not be able to let them have the final say.
The moment Cao Dejiang noticed Fu Laiqing's thoughts, countless things were already going through his mind. When he came back to his senses after thinking about it all, he suddenly realized that the boy hadn't even touched the corner of his clothes.
He put aside those thoughts and smiled: "But now I think that boy is just wishful thinking. Mrs. Song may not like that bastard..."
The old slave of the Cao family smiled and said: "I think the young man is very good."
"You are the old lady selling melons. You think every one of them is sweet." Cao Dejiang laughed, let go of the curtain and said, "Okay, let him go. You have to fight for the marriage you like." , Xiao Yan had a hard time going through that test."
The old slave said: "Do you want to tell the lady about this?"
"Stop talking about it yet."
Mrs. Fu's hair is almost turning white in anticipation of Fu Laiqing's marriage. If she knew that Fu Laiqing had taken the initiative, she might not be able to sit still. However, Song Tangning just canceled the engagement with the Lu family. At this time, it would be unavoidable to make people think too much about another marriage. First of all, Don't mention it to Mrs. Fu, lest you do bad things with good intentions.
Cao Dejiang said with a smile: "When that kid really has the ability to capture someone, it won't be too late, so as not to embarrass him if people look down on him."
The old slave of the Cao family laughed out loud when he heard this: "You don't expect the young man to do well. Be careful that the young man knows and doesn't give you wine."
"He dares!"
Cao Dejiang raised his eyebrows and snorted softly: "The old man rewarded him for copying the book three thousand times. He was not allowed to rest until his hand was broken."
The old slave outside suddenly laughed.
"Okay, let's go back." Cao Dejiang sat back in the carriage and said with a smile.
The old slave raised his whip, and the carriage immediately began to move. While avoiding pedestrians on the road, he pulled the reins to control the speed of the horse. His skillful driving skills made the carriage move extremely smoothly on the bluestone ground. Jie returned all the way to the door of Cao's house and helped Cao Dejiang get out of the car.
The old slave suddenly said: "Mr. Cao, I want to leave the city in a few days."
Cao Dejiang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered that it was already April, and not long after, it would be the death anniversary of Prince Ru. The smile on his face faded a little: "How long will we have to go this time?"
The man whispered: "For one month, I want to keep vigil for my master."
Cao Dejiang pursed his lips and said, "Go ahead and offer a stick of incense for me. However, the incident at the Duke of Song's Mansion has been involved in an old case during this period. Many people are staring at the past. Be careful and don't get discovered." "
The man who looked like an old slave raised his head, revealing a slightly burned face on one side: "Don't worry, old slave, I won't cause trouble for Mr. Cao."
He paused:
"I heard that the Empress Dowager seems to be in poor health recently, and it is difficult to enter the palace. If possible, can Mr. Cao help me ask someone from the Imperial Medical Office to see how the Empress Dowager is doing?"
Cao Dejiang thought of what happened back then and agreed without hesitation: "I will find an opportunity to help you ask, but I may not be able to find out clearly about the palace affairs."
"I know, I won't force you."
What happened back then cannot be mentioned. It was not easy for the Cao family to take the risk to accommodate him. Naturally, he would not force Cao Dejiang to take the risk.
"It's getting dark. You go back home first, and I'll go and put the carriage back."
After the man saluted Cao Dejiang, he led his horse towards a side door, while Cao Dejiang was looking at the man's back in trance.
Thinking of the fire in the palace, thinking of the Empress Dowager who had not been seen in public for a long time, and thinking of everything about the past that was gradually forgotten, he couldn't help but sigh.
Twelve years have passed, and things have changed.
Hearing that the Empress Dowager's hysteria was getting worse, she kept talking about the emperor's eldest grandson Xie Chen'an. It was a pity that the emperor's eldest grandson was gone long ago, and such an amazing and talented young man had not yet grown up. He died in the palace together with his father, and no bones were left.
If he were still alive, he would have reached the crown by now, and would be older than the Fourth Prince and the others...
"Master Lang?"
When the Cao family's entourage saw Cao Dejiang standing in front of the door, they couldn't help but step forward: "But what happened?"
"No."
After Cao Dejiang came to his senses, he shook off those thoughts in his mind, turned around and walked towards the mansion, and said: "Uncle Xu is going back to his hometown to visit relatives in a few days. Let someone prepare some food and clothing for him and build a carriage for him. "
After a pause, he said:
"Let Zhu Lin lead someone to follow him. If nothing happens, just follow him secretly. If something happens, remember to keep him safe."
The man lowered his head: "Yes."
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