The metaphysics princess fortune-telling spirit, the abstinent and cruel king is addicted to pets

In the entire court, only Cao Ge dared to talk to Ye Siheng like this.

Intentionally or unintentionally, everyone retreated to the side, trying to stay as far away as possible from Mr. Cao Ge, so as not to harm Chi Yu.

Even Emperor Mu Wu's complexion was not very good-looking, and he gave Cao Ge a wink.

Cao Ge naturally turned his head away, as if he couldn't see it.

Although the Ninth Prince knows the teleportation method now, he is upright for the country and the people, and he is fearless at all!
Ye Siheng chuckled lightly, but he didn't care about it, "Forget it, Mr. Cao Ge even wants to teach the emperor a lesson, and I won't punish you if you say a few words to me."

Old Cao Ge's expression softened a little, and he went down the steps, "Thank you, my lord, it's just that raising money for disaster relief is a matter of urgency."

"Then Mr. Cao Ge, talk to your students and ask them to contribute. After all, the snowstorm has affected many states and counties in our country, and the money from the merchants in Kyoto is simply not enough." Ye Siheng said.

Mr. Cao Ge didn't know the details of his students, so he said: "Don't get too hopeful, my lord. They don't have much family background, they are officials and clean, and they can't give much money."

Ye Siheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and his eyes were a bit meaningful, "Master Cao just needs to say that this donation is what this king wants, and they can give as much as they can, don't hide it, when the time comes, I will give you money." If you do it yourself, it will be ugly."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked different.

Mr. Cao Ge was furious again. Doesn't this mean that his students took bribes and embezzled a lot of money? !

He asked directly: "What is the meaning of this, my lord?!"

Ye Siheng leisurely leaned against the back of his chair, looking indifferent, and didn't even bother to explain and argue with Mr. Cao Ge, "It's getting late, everyone, do what you have to do, don't waste any more time."

On a different day, Mr. Cao Ge would definitely have argued endlessly with Ye Siheng, but now that the heavy snow outside had not stopped, he cared about the people, so he bowed to Emperor Mu Wu and bid farewell.

The coachman and servants were waiting at the gate of the palace.

There is less wind and snow now.

After returning home, Mr. Cao Ge asked the boy to post a post, and then discussed with his wife about the donation.

It's better to say it's a notification than a consultation.

"Madam, let's take out all the 500 taels." Cao Ge said in an old way.

Mrs. Cao was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Master, can you only give 500 taels? You know, my son is going to discuss marriage, and I want to prepare a dowry."

"No! I have already said in front of the emperor and the Ninth Prince that I would give 500 taels. How can I break my promise! If I can't get it out, I will lose all face!" Cao Ge said with a sullen face, "The marriage between my son and the Su family , You can talk about it again and see if it can be less."

Mrs. Cao looked at him with a dead expression on her face, and said, "Master, my son likes the girl from the Su family, so the Su family doesn't want much from you, as long as 800 taels of dowry and dowry, no matter how little, how do they treat my family?! The Su family may not marry their own daughter!"

Cao Ge said: "Then don't marry. Back then, I just gave your family a couple of dowry. Now, I have become a cabinet minister. You have a reputation outside, and you are proud of yourself in your natal family. Madam, marrying a wife and a virtuous person, then The Su family needs as much as 800 taels, and his daughter is too delicate after marrying, so she may not be able to become a good wife."

Mrs. Cao just smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"Then what does the master mean, don't marry the Su family anymore? Don't care about your son's marriage?"

"It's not that I don't care, but I will choose a better wife for him." Cao Ge said, "The Su family is helpful to him, but he is a man, how can he rely on the Yue family to make a relationship? Others know, It can only be said that my family seeks profit and clings to the rich and powerful."

He has been clean and honest all his life, and he can't bear this anger.

Mrs. Cao tugged at the corner of her mouth, "You want to cling to the Su family at 800 taels? Master, you really think highly of our family! The Su family is only willing to agree because they see our son's character is valuable and the girl is interested in him. This marriage."

Elder Cao Ge didn't want to beat the mandarin ducks, so he said, "If that's the case, let the Su family reduce the gift money. Now that the court and the people are in trouble, you can talk about it, and they will understand."

Mrs. Cao backed down a step: "Just give 1000 taels, will it work?"

"No, if you say 500 taels, it's 500 taels!" Cao Ge said.

Mrs. Cao's heart was ashamed.

The servants outside were already shouting, saying that all of Cao Ge's students had almost arrived, and that Cao Ge had to welcome the guests in the front hall.

"Madam, just listen to me this time, and I will definitely listen to you next time."

After Cao Ge finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

Mrs. Cao looked at the leaving back, expressionless: "Not once at all, I listened to me."

Her family used to have more than ten acres of land, and then started a small business, not to mention being rich, but not worrying about food and clothing.

Her parents chose this husband-in-law for her, and they only received three taels of dowry, but they provided him with education for many years.

Yes, she has become the imperial wife, proud at her mother's house.

But in the whole world, is there any imperial lady who wears patched clothes at home and can't even afford to use coal fires for heating.

Just because she didn't have a few decent clothes, she seldom went to banquets, so as not to make people laugh.

Obviously only in her early forties, but due to hard work and lack of maintenance, she looks no different from an old woman in her 50s...

She sat quietly in the room, the cold eroding herself.

I don't know if it's because her heart has already cooled down, she can't feel the cold now.

Not long after, the son came over.

Madam Cao naturally didn't dare to reveal anything in front of her son, she smiled as always: "Bin'er, is it cold outside?"

She poured Cao Bin a glass of warm water.

No tea.

Because they want to save money, apart from entertaining guests, they don't drink tea at home at all.

Cao Ge said earlier that he likes to drink sweet soup, which is completely nonsense.

The fact is that Chunyang tea is expensive, Mr. Cao Ge would not accept this gift, let alone spend money to buy it himself.

"Aniang, it's not cold outside." Cao Bin said, then reached out to pick up the cup, wanting to have a hot drink.

Then Mrs. Cao saw the chilblains on his hands.

Cao Bin's complexion changed slightly, and he quickly put down the cup and covered it with his sleeve.

But Mrs. Cao's eyes were already red, and she grabbed his hand and looked at it, "What...what's going on? Why do you have so many chilblains..."

Cao Bin said: "My son just drew a few more paintings. It was too cold, so he got frostbite. Don't worry, Madam, when spring comes, it will get better."

Mrs. Cao immediately understood that her son's painting was used to sell money to subsidize the family, because the family had little money, so they were reluctant to use charcoal fire.

"It's Aniang who is sorry for you." Mrs. Cao muttered.

Cao Bin immediately shook his head: "Mother, don't say that. I want to marry a wife. My mother has been helping me to find a wife. I can earn some money to pay the bride price, so that my father and mother will not have to work so hard. I am also happy." (This chapter over)