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Cao Yong was thinking randomly, and the old lady had already opened her eyes and asked someone to call all the maids who were on duty or not. Four first-class maids stood in the first row, except for pearls and corals, the jade and glaze mentioned just now were also included.

The two seemed to have received the trust, their faces flushed with shame, and their chins were pressed against their clothes. Both of them were the big maids beside the old lady, one was in charge of the four seasons clothes, and the other was in charge of the jewelry on the head and face.

The old lady said a few gossips about "Respect the master and do not be naughty", and then pointed to Agate and Amethyst to take over the errands in their hands. Fortunately, Cha Jing was only young, but she was very kind. Seeing that the two of them were promoted to maids, she felt a little unhappy.

Jade and Liuli kowtowed to the old lady a few times, and went down to hand over the agate and amethyst. In this way, two second-class maids around the old lady were empty, and the other maids were eagerly waiting for the old lady to speak. The first-class maids in the mansion, two taels of Yueyin, two taels of second-class one taels, five hundred entries of third-class, and three hundred entries of less than three hundred entries, and the gap was not a small part. After all, there were only four first-class maids in the whole mansion. Even if they were promoted to the second-class, there were certain rules for the four seasons of clothes and jewelry.

The old lady's eyes circled a few rounds of maids in a row, and finally fell on Daimao in the front row, pointing at her and said, "You are a careful child, I'm relieved to leave it to you. You can serve Yong'er in the future!"

Daimao stepped forward to answer, turned his head and kowtowed to Cao Yong, claiming to have recognized his master, and then got up and stood beside Cao Yong.

The old lady was very satisfied when she saw Daimao’s courtesy and nodded with a smile, then looked at Cha Jing: "You are the smartest in the yard. Go and be a companion with Daimao so that she can’t be like a gourd that holds her mouth and doesn’t move for a long time!"

Cha Jing responded respectfully, kowtowed to Cao Yong, and then avoided Daimao.

Four second-class maids were vacant at once, and the little maids in the room stretched their necks, waiting for the old lady to pick people. The old lady only pointed to the third row of melon-shaped faces, and was not satisfied with the others. She ordered the housekeeper to choose some good choices tomorrow, and then waved her hand to send everyone out, leaving only the tortoiseshell and tea crystals to serve in the room.

Cao Yong was frustrated with a headache by the oil all over the room. Seeing everyone going out, the old lady took his hand and said, "Yong'er, I have been hearing that you have been sleeping soundly these days and nights. Did my grandmother feel that she was quarreling at you?"

Cao Yong shook his head quickly. It was not that the old lady quarreled with him, but that there were other reasons. One was that he was not used to going to bed early, and the other was that he was worried about this inexplicable time travel.

The old lady sighed: "Good kid, it's my grandmother who is old. She wakes up every day when she is ugly, but she doesn't want to disturb you to rest!" At this point, she ordered the turtle and tea crystal to find coral and set up the east house for Cao Yong to live in. All the curtains must be new, and the missing items are listed and assigned to the purchasing and out-of-house purchase.

Cao Yong was willing to do so and half-supered and agreed. In the warm room here, the bedroom of the old lady was separated from the old lady's treasure pavilion, which was too privacy-free. Seeing the old lady's favor for him, it was a fool to just want a separate yard. Even if the old lady let him go, Li would take his son to her yard to raise. Although the house to the east was connected to this one, there were several houses between the two bedrooms. If he didn't make too much noise, he could do whatever he wanted here, for example, teasing the little maid or something, but just thinking about it, even if this little body bone was stuck to someone else's body, he would not react.

In front, Kaiyang Courtyard.

This is the residence of Li and Cao Yin and his wife. In front is the second gate, outside the second gate are two empty yards, which are for adult males in the mansion to live in. Because Cao Yong is still young, there is always empty. In the back, the two concubines of Cao Yin are living in Cao Yin.

When Li waited for Cao Yin to come back, the concubine served him, and the couple had dinner.

After dinner, there were only two couples left in the room. Li talked about the matter of Glazed Li and Jade. Cao Yin glanced at his wife and was moved: "Why do you have to be miserable!"

He didn't talk much, but he was considerate. Li's eyes turned red and almost burst into tears. He forced himself to do so and said with a smile: "The old lady trained her and her appearance are all excellent. Liuli, I think she is fine!"

Cao Yin was unwilling to continue this embarrassing topic and frowned slightly and said, "How about that evil? I have been sick for four days in school, which is so unreasonable!"

When Mrs. Li heard about her son, she quickly spoke out and said, "Ying'er has been lying down for several days, and she is better today. She has a sharp face and has lost a lot of weight. She has only eaten half a bowl of rice for dinner. Now she is in a daze. Let him keep it for another two days!"

Cao Yin sighed, and only after thirty-six years of having this son was lies. If you don’t feel sorry for it, you just want to pay attention to “strict father and kind mother” and “hold grandson but not son” according to etiquette. He, a father, could only teach his son a lesson. He accompanied his wife for a while and saw that it was getting dark outside, and the couple went to the old lady in the backyard together.

At this time, the emphasis is on "conserving morning and evening", which means serving at night and visiting and greetings in the morning. This is the daily etiquette of serving parents.

It was not yet dark outside, and Xuanruitang had already lit the lights.

The old lady leaned leaning on the kang, and there was a lamp on the small table on the kang. Cao Yong lay on the table and read the "Analects of Confucius" and Coral recited the Diamond Sutra to the old lady. Although Cao Yong had only been studying for half a month, before that, the old lady had already taught several elementary books such as "Three Character Classic", "Hundred Family Surnames", and "Thousand Character Classics".

Although Cao Yong still remembers it, he still struggled to read "The Analects of Confucius". He was not used to reading vertically, not used to traditional Chinese characters, not used to punctuation. Even so, what can he do? Can he still be illiterate? Just say that he has entered the first grade and is not a real child, half-guessing, half-guessing, and he will always recognize him.

Seeing Cao Yin and his wife come in, Cao Yong got off the kang and waited for them to greet the old lady. The old lady asked her son and daughter-in-law to sit down. Then, Cao Yin asked about how good the old lady had dinner, and the old lady nodded and said ok. The old lady asked about sending someone to prepare for the new aunt's yard in front, and Li answered carefully.

When Cao Yin saw his son standing with the book "The Analects of Confucius", he was happy, but he still had a stern face and asked, "Which article has you read?"

"Political Chapter!" Cao Yong glanced at the book in his hand and replied.

Cao Yin nodded, thought for a moment, and asked again: "'Zigong asked the gentleman, and the master said: Let's do his words first, and then follow them.', what's the explanation?"

When the old lady and Li heard Cao Yin ask about Cao Yong's homework, they stopped and looked at the father and father. Seeing Cao Yong bowing his head and saying nothing, the old lady saw Cao Yong bowing his head and not speaking, she was afraid that he would feel unhappy, so she angrily said to Cao Yin: "He is so young, how can he know these things? Now he is familiar with the Three Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, and the Thousand Character Classics, and is much better than children of the same age!"

Cao Yin quickly responded to the claim, but he was inevitably disappointed when he looked at his son.

When Cao Yong saw this, he couldn't help but say, "'Zigong asked a gentleman, and said, "Zigong said, "First do your words, then follow them." This means that Zigong asked what a gentleman is. Confucius replied that a real gentleman should do things first, not talk big, and then others will follow you."

Cao Yin's face was calm, but there was a little relief in his eyes. The old lady and Li next to him saw Cao Yong standing there, like a little adult, and they were all full of joy.

Cao Yong lowered his head, smiled at the corner of his mouth, and said to himself that he had read some of the "Analects of Confucius" in his previous life, which happened to be the "Encouraging Learning" and the "Political Chapter" in the second volume. It was difficult to read the others, let alone explain it.

When Cao Yin saw Cao Yong's expression, he thought he was proud and snorted coldly: "I only know only a little bit of a clue!"

Cao Yong would not care about him, but the old lady refused to follow him and glared at her son: "Yong'er understands it very well. Although it sounds more straightforward, it's the same truth!"

Cao Yin was not good at disobeying, so hesitated and mentioned the matter of going to school.

After hearing this, the old lady shook her head without thinking: "No, no, I'm already in the burrow now, it's hard to bear the heat outside, even if adults go on a trip, let alone such a young child. She lie down for three days a few days ago. She's better today, so I dare not make any more trouble. I told you to ask the gentleman to come to the mansion, but I didn't listen, and it was all nonsense!"

Cao Yin smiled awkwardly and said, "All the children of the clan or relatives in school are all from the clan. Thinking that the son has no support from his brothers, it is also good to make some classmates and friends to work hard together."

"This is the reason, but it's not possible now. Let's talk about it after these few days!" The old lady was still as moving as a mountain. It seemed that she had made up her mind not to let her grandson leave the mansion.

Cao Yin's last expectation was shattered, but Cao Yong thought that it would not work if it was the old lady's wishes. He would be surrounded in this yard and watch all day long maids walking around, and he was so depressed. Therefore, he hurriedly said: "Old ancestor, my grandson's health is already well. Let's go to school tomorrow!"

The old lady was a little surprised, waved her hand, called Cao Yong to the edge of the kang, and took his hand and said, "Good boy, don't force me, you can live a while!"

Cao Yong shook his head: "Don't force it, my grandson wants to go to study!"

Cao Yin and Li saw their son so sensible, were surprised and happy. The old lady had already laughed out loud, nodded, and said, "This is really a legitimate father. Now you are going to go to school, just like your father back then!" He pointed to Cao Yin and continued, "I remember that winter that year, your father chose a companion in the palace and got up every day at the second day, earlier than the officials in the court. The winter in Beijing is not like ours, it is cold! When it was 30 days, his ears were even frozen. It was snowing heavily that time, I felt sorry for your father and wanted to ask him for a few days off, but he was still alive, afraid that he would delay his homework."

The old lady was happy, but Cao Yin and Li were in different expressions. Cao Yin laughed awkwardly because he mentioned childhood embarrassment in front of his wife and children. Li only knew that her husband was a palace guard when he was a teenager. He heard about his companionship for the first time. Before he left home, his brother mentioned to him that his husband was famous for being a talented person. It seemed that he was smart since childhood and had a stronger tenderness in his eyes.

The old lady was not confused. Of course, she knew that studying was the right way. She was particularly doting because she loved her grandson. Now that she saw that she was willing to go, there was nothing she could do. She immediately explained to Cao Yin and his wife, what kind of carriage to send Cao Yong to school tomorrow, who would send people to follow him, and so on.

After explaining this, the outside was completely dark, and the old lady looked a little tired. Li called Daimao first and asked her to serve Cao Yong to settle it. Then she and her husband helped the old lady into the inner bedroom. Cao Yin made a bed, and Li helped the old lady take off her coat. When the old lady was lying on the bed, the couple left.

In the Longcui Pavilion, Cao Yong was lying on the bed, and the hawkshu was at night. He opened the gift bed on the ground. In the evil feudal society, Cao Yong sighed in his heart and lowered his voice and said, "Dawkshu, there is no need to leave anyone in the room, you go out and rest!"

Daimao smiled and said, "How can that be done? The old lady wants to scold her. Could it be that the old man was thirsty in the middle of the night and had to pour water by himself?"

Cao Yong closed his eyes weakly. In addition, the old lady had fallen asleep, and a gentle snoring sound came from her. However, Cao Yong couldn't sleep. At this time, it was probably eight or nine o'clock in the evening.

When Daimao heard Cao Yong lying uneasy, he asked softly: "Is it hot for uncle?"

"Yeah!" Cao Yong agreed randomly.

Upon hearing this, Daimao took a round fan, reached the edge of the bed, and slowly started to skew.

Cao Yong felt aroused in his heart and asked, "Are you the 'hua' whose surname is 'huacao'?" He thought to himself, looking at his gentle and considerate appearance, he is a typical Hua Xiren.

Daimao shook his head: "My maid's surname is Feng, and she is a son from her family. I and my mother are both working in the village outside the city."

The master and servant whispered a few gossips. Cao Yong saw Daimao turn his head and yawn. He knew that she was sleepy, so he closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep. Daimao sat by the bed for a while, carefully placed the mosquito net before going down to rest.
Chapter completed!