Chapter 2 Full Moon Banquet
In Qiao County, the Cao family is one of the few big families. The entry of Cao Cao's grandfather Cao Teng into the palace made the Cao family even more powerful. However, Cao Teng is cautious and often restrains his family from doing evil in the village. Therefore, the Cao family is very low-key in Qiao County. However, this time the Cao family was very lively for Cao Cao's full moon wine. It turned out that the Cao family has always been a small family, and even Cao Song is a child adopted by Cao Teng to his cousin's family, Xiahou family, and Cao Song Xiang has nothing to come out. This time Cao Cao's birth made the Cao family very happy, and Cao Teng, who was promoted to grandfather, was even more happy. He even sued the emperor and returned to his hometown to attend the full moon wine for his grandson.
On the day of the full moon, the Cao family invited all the families nearby to come. After all, the Zhongchang Shi Dachang Qiu Cao Teng is a popular figure in front of the emperor today. Who dares not to sell his face? The Cao family's gate, which is usually a little deserted, is full of traffic on this day, and people come to congratulate him. This shows how powerful the Cao family's potential in the local area is.
The guests who came to congratulate were arranged to drink and chat in the lobby. Cao Song and Liu, as the hosts, were busy greeting each other. As for today's real protagonist, Cao Cao, Xiao Man'er, was sleeping soundly in his grandfather Cao Teng's arms.
Looking down at the sleeping Cao Cao, Cao Teng's white face was full of smiles. He entered the palace since he was a child and did not experience the joy of family. Even though he later adopted a son to his cousin Xiahou Bo, Cao Song was already a little old at that time. Although he was very filial, he was a little different after all, far less cute than Xiao Man'er in the cradle.
"Brother, how about the roots and bones of Man'er!" After handing Cao Cao to a mighty old man beside him, Cao Teng asked hurriedly. "Brother, Man'er's bones and meridians are good materials for martial arts. If he is good at training, he will probably be a powerful general in the world in the future!" Xiahou Bo hugged Cao Cao, grasped him for a few handfuls, and raised his head and said, his eyes full of joy. Then he reluctantly returned Cao Cao to Cao Teng. This child is also his Xiahou Bo's flesh and blood. Although he became the so-called grandfather, the family affection that was thicker than water cannot be erased.
"If you have a eldest brother, you will be done." Hearing Xiahou Bo say this, Cao Teng looked relaxed on his face. Today, the situation is now the beginning of chaos. Being able to have a good martial arts is the foundation for his life.
"But brother, you really decided to let Meng'er join the army in the future!"
"Brother, you don't know the intrigue in the court. After a few years, even if you don't want to do evil, you have to do it!" Cao Teng sighed. As a eunuch, Cao Teng naturally knew very well about the current officialdom of the Han Dynasty. "I think Meng'er's prime minister is an extraordinary person. He will definitely be a general in the future, but now in the court, it's better not to mention it!" Thinking of Luoyang, Cao Teng couldn't help but sigh, then looked at Cao Cao in his arms, and said, "In the future, let Meng'er go to the border to be a general, make military achievements, and be a free general is the right way!"
"Brother, what's wrong with you? Now that your holy family is in great shape, it's easy to ask for a title for your son. Why is this?" Seeing that Cao Tengyu had a bleak voice, Xiahou Bo couldn't help but say something strange.
"Brother, you are not in the temple. I don't know that the conflict between eunuchs and the Qingliu in the court is getting deeper and deeper, and there may be a disaster in the future!" Cao Teng sighed. At this time, Cao Cao had woken up and happened to hear Cao Teng's sigh, and he couldn't help but listen carefully.
Seeing that Cao Cao woke up with an listening look, Cao Teng couldn't help laughing and said to Xiahou Bo, "Brother, look at me, you seem to understand what we are saying!" Xiahou Bo also looked at him and saw that Cao Cao's little face was indeed serious, not like a child. He said, "This is the Qilin son of our two families!" At this moment, Xiahou Bo had the idea of passing the position of head of the family to this grandson who had joined the Cao surname, and the two families were together.
Seeing that the two old men looked at him, they did not talk about the things in the court, Xiao Man'er couldn't help but curse herself about why she wanted to listen with her eyes wide. If she had known, she would have continued to pretend to be asleep and could also listen to some secrets of the big man.
"Brother, Meng'er is indeed born extraordinary, but when the wood is in the forest, the wind will destroy it. I hope that Meng'er can be safe and safe when she grows up! Peace is a blessing!" Listening to Xiahou Bo's praise, Cao Teng looked down at Cao Cao, with a faint worry in his eyes; looking at the slightly worried old eyes, Xiao Meng'er's heart was shocked, yes! Wood is in the forest, the wind will destroy it. He is indeed a little proud. It is not necessarily a blessing to show his sharpness early. Being too much attention in this era may not be a good thing. More importantly, if it weren't for Cao Teng's words, he might have to be content for himself, and he will definitely spend some good things on his future growth.
"Brother, what are you saying? If anyone dares to have bad ideas about our family's Gui'er, I will destroy him even if I try this old bone!" Xiahou Bo was excited. As a warrior, he thought very simply. If anyone dares to attack Cao Cao's bad ideas, he will destroy him. It's that simple. "Brother said that, if anyone dares to be unfavorable to Gui'er, I will definitely destroy him!" Cao Teng also said with a cold look. He has always been kind to others, but if anyone dares to provoke him, Cao Teng is not a vegetarian. Listening to the words of the two old men, Xiao Gui'er felt like he was in a mess, and he had the urge to cry.
"Two grandpas, the meal is about to start. The master invites you and the two to go out to see the guests." The voice of the servant suddenly sounded outside the door. "I know, let's go now." Cao Teng hugged Cao Cao and pushed open the door and walked out side by side with Xiahou Bo.
The noisy living room suddenly became quiet because Cao Teng and Xiahou Bo walked out. Cao Teng was a popular man in front of the emperor today. The civil and military officials in the court were all over the court, let alone people in the place. Xiahou Bo around him was also a person who was not easy to mess with in Qiao County. Although the Xiahou family was not a wealthy person, the Xiahou family was prosperous and brave and fighting. They were also a domineering person in Qiao County. What's more, among the people present, these two old men had the highest generation. If they didn't speak first, which one would dare to speak.
"I thank you for your respect for me, Mr. Cao, come to my son's full moon wine. Mr. Cao thanks me in advance! Let's go to the table." Cao Teng held up the wine glass with one hand, glanced at everyone, and said, "You are polite, Mr. Cao! You are polite!" For a moment, voices of flattery came everywhere. At that moment, Cao Teng and Xiahou Bo were not very polite, and sat on the head of the chairman with Cao Cao in his arms. Cao Song and Liu sat on both sides.
At the banquet, Cao Teng, Xiahou Bo and others were naturally happy and teased Cao Cao from time to time. Xiao Man'er cooperated to make his parents and grandfather happy. After three rounds of wine, everyone lost their previous restraint. They praised Cao Cao in different ways, making Cao Teng and Xiahou Bo rush to hug Cao Cao, which was very happy.
Chapter completed!