At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 399 Arranging the funeral
Gao Shilian's family only had one carriage, which was used by the female relatives to go out, but it was obviously not enough, so Gao Bufan found Su Dingtai and Wei Dazhong, temporarily borrowed two carriages from Yue Wangfu, and took his eldest grandson Wugou, mother and daughter two. Ren, and Gao Shilian's wife Xian Yushi went to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

In the current situation, it is very difficult and dangerous to rescue Gao Shilian, but if he just arranges for Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian to meet, Gao Bufan can still do it.

Let's say that when everyone arrived outside the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Gao Bufan got off his horse first, and said to Changsun Wuji: "The auxiliary machine wait a moment, and let me say hello to the head of the prison first."

"Thank you, Changqing." Changsun Wuji said gratefully.

Gao Bufan walked straight towards the two guards who were guarding the door. The two guards were looking at the two luxury cars in Yuewang Mansion with hesitant expressions. Authentic: "What is this son doing?"

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "I'm Gao Bufan, General Ying Yanglang of Zhuo County, and the family of Mr. Gao Shilian, the governor of Zhili, over there. If you want to go in and visit Mr. Gao, please be accommodating."

Gao Bufan made great efforts to turn the tide in the battle of Hui'anmen, now he is a well-known celebrity in Luoyang, the eastern capital, the two jailers naturally knew it, and they couldn't help but respectfully said: "So it is General Gao Lang, who has admired his name for a long time. Gao Shilian is a prisoner on death row, so he can't visit him at will, and the younger ones have to ask for instructions first!"

Gao Bufan cupped his hands and said, "Understood, I'm sorry." After speaking, he flipped his wrist, and a piece of silver was already stuffed into the opponent's hand carelessly.

General Gao Lang was so easy-going, the two guards already liked each other, but seeing the other party's generous attack, they couldn't help smiling, and cupped their hands and said: "General Gao Lang is too polite, please wait a moment."

Soon, the jailer greeted him personally, saluted respectfully: "I have seen General Gao Lang." After speaking, he glanced at the two carriages in the Yue Palace.

Gao Bufan was already very well-known in Dongdu, and the two carriages with the logo of Yuewang Mansion were parked there, how dare the cell boss not show off his face, the two sides let him go after a few words of politeness, without saying that there was no limit Long visiting hours.

The servant girl, Shushu, has been peeping at Gao Bufan negotiating with the cell boss through the gap in the car curtain. Seeing that it was done easily, she whispered joyfully: "Mr. You can go in and see your uncle."

Changsun Wugou heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and thought to himself, what is the matter of eloquence, Gao Changqing is now a very popular figure in the court, and there are two carriages from Yuewangfu, the prison boss is not blind, how dare he If you don't sell face, if you change to someone else, even if you are eloquent, you won't be able to enter the prison of the Ministry of Justice.

"Mother, aunt, Wugou, you can get out of the carriage!" Changsun Wuji walked to the side of the carriage and said in a low voice.

Xianyushi, Gaoshi, and Changsun Wugou got out of the carriage with the help of their respective maidservants.

Seeing this, the prison chief frowned imperceptibly, coughed lightly and said, "General Gao Lang, the prison is heavy and narrow, so there should not be too many people going in."

Xianyu and Gao couldn't help feeling tense, thinking that the prison boss had changed his mind and refused to let him in, but Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Understood, I won't make it difficult for Xia Laotou, waiter, give me the food box , you and the other two sisters are waiting outside."

The servant hurriedly handed the food box in his hand to Gao Bufan, and said in a low voice: "Please trouble Mr. Gao, our girl's eyes are not very good, and Mr. Gao will take care of you, so don't fall! "

"Okay!" Gao Bufan nodded, a little strange in his heart, Zhangsun Wugou can embroider such exquisite embroidery, but his eyesight will be bad?But doing embroidery work is indeed a pain in the ass, so don't make yourself short-sighted, it would be a pity for a little girl who is not yet fourteen to become a four-eyed girl.

Gao Bufan thought so in his heart, and subconsciously took a look at his eldest grandson Wugou, and found that the girl's eyes were black and white, shimmering and shimmering brightly, not like myopia.

The eldest grandson Wugou couldn't help Xiafei's cheeks, as if he had guessed Gao Bufan's thoughts, he glanced at his maidservant half-annoyed, as if saying: "You are the only one who talks too much!"

A glint of complacency flashed in the servant's eyes, and he retreated obediently, and the two maidservants of Gao Shi and Xian Yu Shi also retreated to wait beside the carriage.

Next, everyone entered the prison under the personal guidance of Xia Laotou.Originally, it was still sunny outside, but as soon as we entered the area of ​​the prison, the light suddenly became dim. The eldest grandson Wuji came in once, so he had experience. When going down the stairs, he helped his mother Gao and his aunt Xianyu. The eldest grandson Wugou's eyes couldn't adjust for a while, he stepped on the ground, and almost rolled down. Fortunately, Gao Bufan had a quick eye and reached out to help her shoulder, averting a tragedy in time.

"Guanyin maidservant, are you alright?" Changsun Wuji and Gao Shi were obviously taken aback and hurriedly asked!

Changsun Wugou's heart was beating fast, he covered his chest subconsciously, collected himself, his eyes adjusted to the darkness in front of him, and found that Gao Bufan was looking at him with concern, his face was a little hot, and he said softly: " It's okay, thank you General Gao Lang."

"It's dark in the prison, Miss Wugou, be careful." Gao Bufan reminded.

"Yeah!" Changsun Wugou gave a hum with a slight nod, his face burned even more, secretly thinking that the servant's crow's mouth was not good and ugly, now Gao Changqing might think that his eyesight is not good.

The cell boss coughed lightly and reminded: "Two ladies, Miss Changsun is slippery on the slippery floor carefully, and it's not far before the stairs."

After they descended the stairs, they walked forward along the musty-smelling passage. Along the way, they saw many death row prisoners. Most of them looked numb and had dull eyes. Gao Shi, Xian Yu Shi and others were all shocked when they saw this. , the eldest grandson Wugou also turned pale, thinking that his uncle was also one of the people waiting to die, he felt even more sad.

Gao Bufan suddenly saw a familiar face among the death row prisoners - Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling looked much haggard, and sat cross-legged in a corner of the cell without saying a word. Seeing Gao Bufan and the others passing by, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and there seemed to be a trace of disappointment. Finally, he closed his eyes, as if Gao Bufan and the others were not recognized.

Changsun Wuji obviously also saw Fang Xuanling, stopped in his tracks, hesitated to speak, finally sighed secretly, and walked over sadly.

bang...

The iron door of the cell was opened, Changsun Wuji helped his mother Gao Shi to rush in first, and shouted excitedly: "Uncle!"

Gao Shilian, who was lying on the pile of straw, sat up, and when he saw his grandson Wugou and others, he was surprised and happy, his hands trembling slightly with excitement, and he blurted out: "Wuji, sister, Min'er, Wugou...you all have a good relationship." coming!"

Min'er guessed it was Xianyu's name, she rushed forward crying and said, "Husband!"

"Shilian!" Gao couldn't help crying.

Looking at the scene of the family crying, Gao Bufan couldn't help but sigh.

After a long time, after everyone calmed down a little, Gao Bufan stepped forward to set down the food box, and said politely: "Mr. Changqing has met Uncle Gao!"

Gao Shilian nodded, forced a smile and said, "Changqing is also here."

Gao wiped away tears: "Shi Lian, thanks to Mr. Gao this time, we were able to come in and see you for the last time."

Gao Shilian said excitedly, "Thank you, Changqing."

Gao Bufan hurriedly said: "Uncle Shi has met someone else, we are both relatives of the Gao clan in Bohai, this is what my nephew should do, come, Uncle Shi has some food and wine while it's hot."

After Gao Bufan finished speaking, he quickly took out the food and wine from the food box. The cell boss was considerate and asked the jailer to bring tables and chairs for Gao Bufan and others to sit on.

Gao Shilian couldn't help being secretly surprised that the cell boss's attitude suddenly became so good, which made him a little uncomfortable, but Changsun Wugou and others understood that the cell boss gave Gao Bufan face.

Everyone sat around the table and served the food and wine. Gao Shilian hesitated for a moment and asked, "Wuji, Shimin didn't come?"

Changsun Wuji said with an unnatural expression: "Shimin...something has happened, so I can't get away!"

"Oh!" Gao Shilian guessed eighty-nine points immediately, and he let out a light oh and didn't ask any more questions, the atmosphere was a bit depressed.

The eldest grandson Wugou took a piece of chicken for Gao Shilian and said, "This is my uncle's favorite salty chicken, please pay for it!"

Gao Shilian smiled and said: "Wugou has a heart." After speaking, he ate it with relish, and then gave a thumbs up and praised: "Wugou's craftsmanship is getting better and better, it's delicious!"

The eldest grandson Wugou smiled sweetly, but his nose was sour, this might be the last time uncle ate the salty chicken he made himself.

"Changqing, Wuji, why don't you join me for a drink too!" Gao Shilian picked up the jug and was about to pour the wine, Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Uncle, let me do it!" After speaking, he took the jug and poured three glasses liquor.

Gao Bufan thanked him, took the wine glass, and drank with Gao Shilian and Changsun Wuji.

Gao Shilian drank three glasses in a row, then put down the glass and let out a long breath, and after a few seconds of silence, he looked up at his wife Xianyu and said, "Min'er, after I leave, you should sell the house and exchange it with a small family." The house is okay, and the remaining money should be enough for you to live on for a few years, if you really can’t make it, go remarry with a pair of children, I have really wronged you all these years..."

When Xianyu heard the words, he burst into tears and interrupted: "Don't talk about it, husband. After you leave, I will guard you for the rest of my life, so that I can raise the children."

Gao Shilian held Xian Yushi's hand tightly, and the husband and wife held hands and looked at each other's tears, silent for a long time.Changsun Wuji and Gao Shi all bowed their heads and wiped their tears when they saw this, but Changsun Wugou had already cried to the point of tears, really heartbroken
Gao Bufan took out a handkerchief and handed it over, Changsun Wugou hesitated for a moment, finally accepted it with a thank you, and continued to cry.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but secretly sighed. He remembered that when he first met in Gaojibo, his eldest grandson Wugou was kidnapped by Zhang Jincheng and others. With a knife on his neck, he still sat still dignifiedly and quietly. The sky was dim and the earth was dark, which showed how much this matter touched her.

(End of this chapter)