At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 400
Gao Shilian originally planned to follow the path of Hu Sizheng, Minister of the Ministry of War. For a period of time, the relationship between the two was very close, and they exchanged letters with each other. It's just Si Zheng's flattery.

Therefore, Gao Shilian originally thought that the worst outcome would be to cut his job for the people, but unexpectedly, Yang Guang became red-eyed, and regardless of 21, he was sentenced to death with a swipe of the ink pen. Gap between teeth.

As the saying goes, the ruler wants his ministers to die, and the ministers have to die. What can they do?

Originally, Gao Shilian still had a glimmer of hope, but Li Shimin did not show up, and this glimmer of hope was also shattered. Guessing that he would be doomed this time, he simply arranged the funeral in front of everyone.

"Wuji, from now on you will be the pillar of the family. Take good care of your mother, Wugou, and your aunt. Also, don't waste your studies." Cheng, I hope you help my cousins, even though my uncle is under the nine springs, he can rest in peace."

The eldest grandson Wuji shed tears on his clothes, nodded and said: "Uncle, don't worry, Wuji will respect my aunt like a biological mother, and love my cousins ​​like brothers and sisters!"

Gao Shilian nodded and said, "Then I can rest assured, Wugou..."

Gao Shilian's eyes fell on his elder grandson Wugou, and he fondled the latter's hair bun lovingly and said, "Wugou, you have always been sensible, steady and dignified, uncle has nothing to worry about you..."

"Uncle!" The eldest grandson Wugou couldn't hold back his sobs, tears poured down like rain, since his father left, his uncle treated him like a loving father, and she also treated him like a father, so crying with sincerity at this time.

Gao Shilian was very sad in his heart, and comforted him softly: "Don't cry, don't cry, after uncle leaves, you must be filial to your mother and auntie!"

The eldest grandson Wugou broke down in tears and nodded, "Wu...Wugou will...will."

Gao Shilian finally set his eyes on Gao Bufan, and said with a complicated expression: "Changqing, you are very talented. When I saw you back then, General Changsun and I felt that you were extraordinary. Today, it really does not come true. Changqing is only seventeen years old. Being at the fifth rank, the future is limitless, but in the future, we must avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and we must know the principle of being full of losses and humility."

Gao Bufan gave a deep salute and said: "My nephew will remember Shishu's teachings!"

Gao Shilian nodded, and said with a smile: "If our Bohai Gao family can be honored in the future, Changqing and you must be the first to start. By the way, the jade pendant that General Changsun gave to Changqing is still there?"

"Yes, my nephew has been wearing it all the time." Gao Bufan took off the "dragon and phoenix bring good luck" jade pendant from his neck, and saw a red rope was worn on it.

Seeing this, the eldest grandson Wugou jumped in his heart, subconsciously lowered his head, Gao Shi and Xianyu Shi looked at each other, but they were also silent!

Gao Shi and Xian Yu Shi originally planned to finalize the marriage between the eldest grandson Wugou and Li Shimin after rescuing Gao Shilian, but Li Shimin just boasted, but failed to rescue him in the end, and now he is hiding from Wuji dare not meet.

Although Gao Shi and Xian Yu Shi knew that Li Shimin could not be blamed for the current situation, they still had some complaints in their hearts, and their thoughts of getting married naturally faded away. Now that Gao Shilian suddenly mentioned this jade pendant, they immediately guessed Gao Shilian He probably wanted to finalize Wugou's marriage before he died, but he didn't know if he meant Li Shimin or Gao Changqing?

Gao Shilian took a crystal clear green jade pendant from Gao Bufan, stroked it lightly a few times, then turned it over to look at the auspicious pattern of dragon and phoenix on it, smiled and said: "The quality of the jade is more transparent. This jade pendant really complements each other." After speaking, he raised his head and glanced at Changsun Wugou.

The elder sister's face was a little hot, but her heart was inexplicably nervous!
"Wugou, I think you are also aware that your Uncle Chi proposed marrying you to Tang Guogong's Erlang Li Shimin back then, and Tang Guogong also had this wish, so there was a verbal engagement between the two families." Gao Shilian said.

Changsun Wugouzhen buried his head even lower, nodded and said softly: "It is true."

Gao Shilian took another look at Gao Bufan, and continued: "Of course, this is just a verbal engagement, and it hasn't really been finalized yet. Your father meant to wait until you were older to make a decision. Unfortunately, Brother Sheng passed away early. Leaving the three of you orphans and widows behind, your marriage with Wuji has been delayed."

Gao Shi couldn't help crying again when he heard the words, and the eyes of the eldest grandson Wuji brother and sister were also moistened.

Gao Shilian sighed and said: "There are unpredictable things in the sky, and people have misfortunes and blessings overnight. The world is unpredictable. Uncle originally wanted to wait for you brothers and sisters to finish their filial piety and then arrange the marriage. Now uncle is afraid to do it." It’s not here, and I’m really ashamed and uneasy because of the entrustment of Big Brother Cheng, I’m afraid that I’ll be ashamed to see Big Brother Sheng even under the nine springs!”

Changsun Wuji said anxiously: "Shut up, uncle, father will never blame you."

Gao Shilian waved his hand and said: "Don't interrupt, time is running out, let uncle finish the speech, otherwise uncle will die in peace."

Changsun Wuji dared to speak too much when he heard the words, Gao Shilian looked at Gao Bufan, and said solemnly: "Gao Changqing, you can cherish this jade pendant so much, it can be seen that you are sincere, but I still have to ask you in person, Do you like Wugou?"

Changsun Wugou's pretty face turned red, he secretly glanced at Gao Bufan, and quickly lowered his crescent-like eyelids.

Gao Bufan obviously didn't expect Gao Shilian to ask so directly, he glanced at his elder sister whose face was as red as a ripe apple, nodded decisively and said: "I like it, the first time I saw Wugou girl back then, little girl My nephew fell in love with it."

Changsun Wugou trembled slightly when he heard the words, he felt like his whole body was on fire, and wished he could bury his face in his chest.

Changsun Wuji couldn't help being stunned, Changqing this... guy really dare to say that the maidservant of Guanyin was only 11 years old back then!

Mrs. Gao is both happy and worried. According to her younger brother, she wants to betroth Wugou to Gao Changqing. According to her deceased husband's last wish, it means to choose the best between Gao Changqing and Li Shimin. From the current point of view, Gao Changqing's His performance is indeed better than that of Shimin, so marrying Wugou to Gao Changqing can be regarded as honoring his late husband's last wish. What's more rare is that Gao Changqing also likes Wugou, but in terms of family background, Gao Changqing is not as good as Li Shimin after all.

Gao Shilian couldn't help laughing and said: "Your boy is sincere. According to General Changsun, you and Shimin are both suitable candidates. Let me pay more attention. Now it seems that Changqing is more suitable. However, I still respect Wu Gu's own will, Wugou, are you willing?"

The eldest grandson Wugou said embarrassingly: "Wugou but uncle makes the decision!"

Seeing the shy look of eldest grandson Wugou, Gao Shilian didn't know what his niece was thinking, so he nodded and said, "Forget it, that uncle decided on the marriage between Wugou and Changqing today, and you have a gift from Brother Sheng." The jade pendant is the proof, I'm afraid it's too late to write the marriage letter, but I've prepared Wugou's Gengpai, it's in the study at home, Wuji, you find it when you get home and give it to Changqing, and you can do it when Wugou is full of filial piety. Let's get married."

Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement!

Gao Bufan was also clever, he quickly knelt down in front of Gao Shi and said: "My lord mother-in-law, please be respected by my son-in-law!"

Gao's expression was a little embarrassed, obviously he couldn't get used to it for a while, and after a while, he quickly gave a hand and said: "My son-in-law, please stand up... Sigh, I hope you will treat Wugou well in the future, so don't wrong her! "

Gao Bufan quickly said: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, even if the sky falls in the future, my son-in-law will stand in for Wugou, and he will never let Wugou suffer any grievances."

The eldest grandson Wugou's heart was beating wildly, and she was a little relieved that her life's major event had been settled in this way.

Gao Bufan paid his respects to Gao Shilian and Xian Yushi again, and finally bowed deeply to his elder brother, Sun Wuji, and said, "Master, I have seen my brother!"

"Uh... Changqing doesn't need to be too polite." Changsun Wuji saluted awkwardly, but he couldn't help but think of Li Shimin in his heart. Alas, I thought that my brother-in-law would probably be Shimin, but it turned out to be Changqing. But that's fine too, with Chang Qing's good temperament, Wu Gou will be very happy to marry him, but the people of the world probably won't be able to accept it for a while.

Gao Shilian finished arranging the marriage of the eldest grandson Wugou, finally settled his mind, and calmly told him: "Tomorrow, you don't have to go to the execution ground to see me off, just burn a stick of incense to me at home, Changqing, Wuji, prepare a coffin to contain my body, and send it back to Bohai County for burial tomorrow."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone couldn't help but burst into tears, tears streaming down their skirts!
About half an hour later, Gao Bufan and the others had to pack up the dishes and left the Prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. When they got into the carriage, Changsun Wugou was still in tears, his eyes were swollen like walnuts, and it was I who felt sorry for him.

Seeing this, Gao Bufan couldn't help feeling distressed and uneasy, hesitated for a moment, and said lightly: "Wugou, I have a way, maybe I can save Uncle Shilian."

The eldest grandson Wugou's delicate body shook, and he suddenly raised his head. Lihua looked at Gao Bufan with rain, and said in a stuttering voice, "Gao...Gao Lang plans to make an appointment?"

Gao Shi and Xian Yu Shi were also extremely excited, Changsun Wuji asked anxiously: "Chang Qing, what good plan do you have?"

Gao Bufan smiled wryly: "It's not a good plan, it may not succeed, and Wugou, mother-in-law and aunt have to take some risks!"

The eldest grandson Wugou immediately said: "Wugou is not afraid!"

"As long as I can save my husband, it doesn't matter if my wife dies!" Xian Yu said resolutely.

Gao Shi also nodded and said: "Changqing, tell me, what's the plan? Let's cooperate!"

Gao Bufan nodded and said: "Okay, then let's fight, but this is not a place to talk, go home first and then make a long-term plan!"

The eldest grandson Wugou was both happy and worried, nodded and said: "But according to Gao Lang's arrangement!"

Ever since, everyone got into the carriage and headed for the home in Yongxingfang.

(End of this chapter)