Great Wei Nengchen

"Ji'er is really cute, he learned how to be filial at a young age, exactly the same as Ang'er when he was a child!"

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Because beside Mrs. Ding, there is a beautiful young man who is the son of Mrs. Huan - Cao Ju, who is the same sibling as Cao Chong. This year happens to be ten years old, and he is beautiful, tender and cute!

Cao Ju was able to speak at the age of two, literate at the age of five, and quoted scriptures at the age of eight. He was also a smart boy, but his elder brother Cao Chong's halo was too strong, so he couldn't be seen everywhere!

At this time, Cao Ju was serving tea and was extremely well-behaved, which made Mrs. Ding laugh heartily, and kept stroking the top of his head, as affectionate as a real mother and child. Is this what everyone worried about the most?

Cao Ju is the son of a concubine, and Mrs. Ding is the mistress of the house. It is okay for the two mothers to match each other, and it is also in line with the rules of noble families. But if it really becomes a mother-child relationship, then the problem is serious!

On the issue of heirs, the people of the country have always adhered to the principle of "If there is a heir, there will be a heir, and if there is no heir, there will be an elder". Everyone from the emperor to the common people will strictly abide by it. , Pass the dog-beating stick to the eldest son, if he has a son!

On the contrary, if abolishing the elders and setting up the young, or abolishing the father-in-law and establishing the concubine, it will be regarded as treasonous and immoral, and it will attract the accusations of the world, ranging from family disharmony to social turmoil. one of the reasons!

Cao Cao was a generation of traitors who often acted deviantly, and were not afraid of gossip, but they were relatively conservative when it came to heirs. Unfortunately, Mrs. Ding had health problems and had never been able to give birth to children. Cao Cao also had no sons.

Later, one of Cao Cao's concubines surnamed Liu gave birth to his eldest son, Cao Ang. Unfortunately, his concubine died early, leaving the youngest son unattended, so she was adopted by Mrs. Ding and treated her as her own. , became the eldest son, and the family status was completely different.

In addition, Cao Ang was intelligent, benevolent, filial, civil and military, and deeply valued by his father Cao Cao.

This incident dealt a great blow to Cao Cao, and also caused Mrs. Ding to run away from home. Later, with her gentleness and virtuousness, Mrs. Bian became the mistress of the Xiangfu (a kabuki, originally a concubine), and Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Xiong also Became the son-in-law and took advantage of the reserve!

However, Mrs. Ding left home and was not divorced, so she was still the mistress of the Cao family, while Mrs. Ding was only an ordinary wife. According to the ancient system: a man can have one regular wife, two ordinary wives, four concubines, and countless maidservants...

An ordinary wife has a unique status, she is above all other concubines, she has the same attire, honor, and rights as a regular wife, and she doesn't have to salute to the regular wife. In terms of family status, is it still a little bit inferior to the regular wife, and children are valued by their mothers? Next, his children are not as noble as his wife!

It's nothing for Mrs. Ding to return to the prime minister's mansion. It's nothing for Mrs. Ding and Cao Cao to rekindle their old relationship. It's nothing to stay in the prime minister's mansion for a long time. Intimacy makes people worry about it...

Because she can't bear children, Mrs. Ding likes children very much, and Cao Ju is also smart, just like her brother Cao Chong. If Mrs. Ding, as the main wife, wants to accept Cao Ju as her adopted son, that is also reasonable. (Official wives have the right to adopt the daughter of a concubine, and can even forcibly take it away without being blamed by the world!)

"Xiao Yi, Cheng Yu, Jiang Ji, Mao Jie, Hua Xin... all the civil and military officials exchanged glances with each other, all showing anxious and deep worries!

Once Mrs. Ding's mother's love is great and she really adopts Cao Shi, this little son from a concubine will instantly become a son from a concubine. His status is even higher than that of Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Xiong, and he is more qualified to inherit the inheritance!

For so many years, the four sons Pi, Zhang, Zhi, and Xiong have been competing for the reserve. According to their different identities and interests, the officials have also lined up and placed their bets on one son. Unexpectedly, another "dark horse" rushed out , completely messed up the situation!

The failure of the Southern Expedition, the loss of troops and the loss of generals, the frequent civil upheavals, and the panic among the people, Cao Ying is already in turmoil. If there is another big disturbance in the issue of successors, I am afraid that there will be a catastrophe?

"What a powerful woman, she actually wants to take over the dove's nest, borrow her son to take over the position, and then seek the whole world. Did you really underestimate you before?"

"Nowadays, there are many internal and external troubles. Regarding the issue of heirs, there must be no more troubles. Otherwise, once the Cao family falls, the Xiao family will also suffer!"

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How clever Xiao Yi is, he analyzed the pros and cons in an instant, and then stared at Mrs. Huan, with a cold gleam in his eyes, with the faint intention of killing!

Mrs. Huan is smart and scheming. With Cao Cao's favor, she has been coveting the position of the mistress of the Xiangfu and the heir. Before that, she tried every means to get Cao Chong to worship Xiao Yi as his master, hoping to get a powerful aid. In the end, Xiao Yi Yat declined!

I didn't expect that she would fail at one plan and make another plan. She didn't know how to invite Mrs. Ding back to the prime minister's mansion. She also wanted to adopt her son Cao Ju to Mrs. Ding as her son, and then as the son of the direct descendant, go to Fight for succession!

Cao Cao was decisive, but he was also a sentimental person, and because of Cao Ang's death, he felt indebted to Mrs. Ding. Once Mrs. Ding asked to adopt a son, Cao Cao would not refuse in all likelihood. That would be a bad thing up!

"It seems that I not only want to govern the country and quell civil unrest, but also help my mother-in-law to consolidate her position, and help my brothers-in-law to fight for the right to inherit. It's really stressful!"

Chapter 1368 One ebbs and the other rises, the rise of the Xiao family ([-])

"The auspicious time has come, all the ministers congratulate - salute!"

After a song and dance, the ceremonial officer stepped forward and announced that it was time to pay New Year greetings to the Prime Minister. The civil and military officials left their seats one after another, and lined up according to their official positions and titles...

Xiao Yi had the highest rank, merit, and prestige, so he naturally stood at the front, leading a group of civil and military personnel to salute Cao Cao and Mrs. Ding.

"I'm waiting to wish you, the prime minister, good health and a lifetime!"

"I'm waiting to wish Madam-good luck and long life!"

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In the past when celebrating the New Year, Xiao Yi knelt down on his knees and paid respects, because Cao Cao and Mrs. Bian were not only the prime ministers and wives of the Han Dynasty, but also his father-in-law and mother-in-law. A son-in-law should kowtow!

This time it was completely different, Xiao Yi clasped his fists in both hands, and only bowed lightly, his knees, waist, and neck were all straight, standing proudly like a javelin, and his tone was a little blunt.

The soldiers follow the grass and follow the wind, and the chief Sima is proud of not paying homage. Xu Huang, Yu Jin, Gao Shun, Le Jin... These generals with different surnames also straightened their backs. Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong, etc. Clan generals, unwilling to bow their heads lower than others, also did not kneel down!

Civil officials such as Cheng Yu, Mao Jie, and Jiang Ji were all bowed down. Seeing this situation, their knees and waists straightened instantly.

Everyone present could see that Da Sima did this on purpose. He used to kneel and worship because his father-in-law and mother-in-law were sitting, but now he stands proudly and does not kneel because there is only father-in-law and no mother-in-law!

It is said that the mother-in-law looks at the son-in-law, and the more she looks at the son-in-law, the more pleasing it is to her eyes. Now it is reasonable for the son-in-law to argue with the mother-in-law. No one can say anything, but praise Da Sima for his filial piety!

"You--good! Good!"

When Madam Ding saw that the officials did not bow down, she suddenly became angry, but she couldn't express it. She had just returned to the prime minister's mansion without any kindness and prestige. It was indeed difficult to convince people.

What's more, she also knew that Xiao Yi held a heavy army, and her husband was even more afraid, so what could she do? If she really fell out, she would be the one who would suffer!

Cao Cao was also silent. Among all his wives and concubines, he owed Madam Ding the most, loved Madam Huan the most, and Madam Bian he respected the most. Even if a bowl of water is flat, you can only pretend to be deaf and dumb.

"My son-in-law wishes my mother-in-law good health and good luck!"

"I'm waiting for the Prime Minister's wife to wish you good luck, prosperity and all the best!"

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"My son-in-law, get up quickly, he's such a good boy—please get up, everyone, I can't afford it!"

After the congratulations from the officials, it was time to sit down and drink, but Xiao Yi rushed a few steps and came to Mrs. Bian, pushed the golden mountain, inverted the jade pillar, and bowed solemnly!

Even if Da Sima was like this, the ministers who dared to sit down also came to bow down one after another, shouting very loudly.

Mrs. Bian is gentle and virtuous, but she also has a woman's common problem. Seeing her husband sitting with his first wife and receiving congratulations from civil and military officials, it is inevitable that she will feel a little bit sour in her heart, and she is also a little worried about the status of herself and her daughters!

If Mrs. Ding returns to the prime minister's house, she loses her status as a housewife and her superior life is a trivial matter, and Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Xiong will also become concubine sons, and then lose their inheritance rights, and even be killed. Political struggles are cruel.

When he was complaining about himself, he didn't expect Xiao Yi to lead his group of ministers to pay respects, he was elated, he stretched out his hands to support his precious son-in-law, and he didn't forget to glance at Mrs. Ding, feeling quite contented in his heart!

Although I am not a regular wife, I have given birth to four sons, two daughters, a good son-in-law, and the support of civil and military officials. This is the biggest capital. status!

"I'm waiting to wish the prime minister, the wife of the mistress, and my wife -- good luck, prosperity and all the best!"

Next, the concubines, children, and officials of the Xiangfu came to salute in turn. They didn't have Xiao Yi's capital, so they didn't dare to stand proudly without kneeling, but adjusted the order of kneeling.

First they worshiped Cao Cao, then Mrs. Bian, and finally Mrs. Ding. They bowed down three times, and they didn't bother them!

On the one hand, Mrs. Bian is gentle and virtuous, manages the prime minister's house in an orderly manner, and takes good care of the concubines and children. Compared with Mrs. Ding, who has a strong personality, she is naturally more popular.

On the other hand, Xiao Yi holds a large army and has made outstanding achievements. Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi also sit on one side and hold a lot of power. With such a huge force, who would dare to offend easily?