Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 418 Farewell

Gao Rui and Zheng Shi walked out of Miyagi, and they looked the same all the way, until they got into the carriage, their fists in their sleeves were clenched tightly, and their teeth were gritted.

Mrs. Zheng didn't know the reason, but thought that he was dissatisfied with the position of doctor in the Ministry of Rites, so she said in relief:
"Although the doctor of the Ministry of Rites is not a high-ranking official, he is also the head of the department and has made a lot of achievements. Your husband doesn't need to worry about it."

Gao Rui only lost his composure for a short time. He had nothing to do with Gao Cheng and Yuan Jiyan's sinful love. If Gao Cheng took it by force, as a son of man, even if he risked his life, he would still be able to save his mother from the clutches of the devil.

However, since he was a child, he and Yuan Jiyan have depended on each other for life, and he is well aware of the feelings in the other party's heart, but he can't speak ill of her.

Gao Rui was awakened by Zheng's words. He didn't dare to teach his wife to see the abnormality, so he quickly returned to normal, and said with a light smile to Zheng:

"I lost my mind, thank you lady for your explanation."

The carriage drove back to Prince Zhao's Mansion, leaving the palace city and its filth far behind.

Gao Cheng sent Yun Niang to prepare a palace room for Yuan Jiyan to rest, and arranged for trusted palace servants to serve her.

Finally, at night, he sneaked out of the palace on tiptoe, knocked lightly on the door, and heard a familiar voice from inside:
"The door is not locked."

Gao Cheng pushed the door open and entered, only to see Yuan Jiyan sitting on the edge of the bed under the dim candlelight, looking at him with eyes like water.

After a while, Gao Cheng hugged Yuan Jiyan, still reminiscing about the tenderness just now, but Yuan Jiyan said in a low voice:

"It is often said that your majesty loves you when you lose your color, but your majesty loves me as before. I often regret that when I was in Jinyang, the late emperor did not marry me to your majesty."

Gao Cheng lazily said:

"As long as you and I can stay together forever, why complain about the past."

But she found that Yuan Jiyan hugged herself even tighter.

"Your Majesty's affection, I will always remember it in my heart, and I will sincerely pray for His Majesty in the mansion in the future, but please forgive me for not being able to sleep with Your Majesty anymore."

Gao Cheng looked at the woman in his arms in surprise, he lost his mind and murmured:
"Is it because of Gao Rui?"

Yuan Jiyan acquiesced to this reason.

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. At the time when my son was young, I couldn't help myself, and had a secret affair with Gao Cheng, but there were many private meetings, and sooner or later the matter would spread.

Now that Gao Rui is married and will even have children in the future, Yuan Jiyan is more and more afraid that when his personal affair is exposed, his son and grandson will be ridiculed.

For Yuan Jiyan, Gao Cheng is not as important as Gao Rui after all, it is related to Gao Rui's reputation, but he can reluctantly let go of this evil relationship.

After all, there are only a few who can poison their only son to death for the sake of lover and power like Queen Mother Hu.

Gao Cheng could understand Yuan Jiyan's concerns, he hugged Yuan Jiyan tightly sideways, and said softly:
"You know, I have never forced you. If you change your mind in the future, just send someone a letter, and I will wait for you at the entrance of the tunnel in the other courtyard."

That's what they said, but both of them knew that the old relationship was hard to continue, and they looked at each other silently. Under the flickering candlelight, the two shadows were entwined again.

The last one-night reunion lasted all night. Originally, Yuan Jiyan was supposed to stay in the palace for a few more days, but at dawn, she tidied up her appearance, kissed Gao Cheng on the forehead, and went out to bid farewell to Lou Zhaojun. After leaving, only Gao Cheng was left sitting on the couch alone, recalling the woman in filial piety 15 years ago.

In Zhao Jun Prince's Mansion, Princess Zheng was very surprised when she heard that Yuan Jiyan had returned to the mansion. She clearly remembered that the emperor asked her mother-in-law to stay with the Queen Mother for a few more days in the palace, so she came back in a hurry.

Zheng shared her doubts with Gao Rui, worrying about whether there would be any conflicts between their sisters-in-law.

Everyone knows that the relationship between the son and the queen mother is not good today, and it happened when he was still the king of Qi. This time, he took the initiative to arrange Yuan Jiyan to accompany the queen mother, presumably because he wanted to show his favor to the queen mother, or maybe the queen mother He didn't want to reconcile with the emperor at all, and didn't accept the favor, so he drove the mother-in-law out of the palace.

Just when she was brainstorming, Gao Rui reprimanded her:
"Don't speculate about the affairs of the Tian family, so as not to cause trouble to the upper body."

After finishing speaking, he took his wife to Yuan Jiyan's courtyard to greet him. As a true filial son, peace of mind in the morning and evening is naturally indispensable.

"Rui'er, I have used that meditation room for my mother for many years, and I often feel shortness of breath recently, so you will change it for me."

After drinking the morning tea served by her daughter-in-law, Yuan Jiyan said.

Gao Rui's heart moved, but he was not sure, and asked again:
"The original Zen room?"

A trace of sadness flashed across Yuan Jiyan's brows, but she resolutely said:
"From now on, I will worship the Buddha in the new room for my mother, and you will be in charge of the old room."

Gao Rui couldn't hide the joy in his heart, he knew very well that there was an authentic way in the Zen room, and the meaning of the mother's words could not be more obvious now that Gao Cheng and Yuan Jiyan had a private meeting in the past.

He didn't care why Gao Cheng and Yuan Jiyan broke up their relationship, anyway, it was a happy event.

At the same time, in the palace city, in the Mingguang Palace, the courtiers dispersed, Gao Cheng ordered his sons to present the article he had confessed yesterday.

I have read three articles in succession. Brothers Gao Xiaozhang, Gao Xiaoyu, and Gao Xiaowan are different from their grandfather Gao Huan and their father Gao Cheng, who are semi-literate. The three who love literature and dislike martial arts all have solid literary skills. Cheng has to suspect that they are the descendants of the Xiao family in the south.

Even Gao Cheng, a person who has not systematically studied ancient prose, is full of praise for the articles written by the three of them. The fact that Little Gao Wang can't write it himself doesn't mean he doesn't have the ability to appreciate it.

The fourth son Gao Xiaoguan's essays are much worse. First, he is only eight years old. Second, he has been practicing riding and archery recently, and has to observe politics and study. It is understandable that he was left behind in reading. Gao Xiaoguan said:

"Father knows that you are in a hurry recently, but you can't miss your studies. As a prince, the so-called practice of riding and archery is just a pastime. Maybe I really expect you to fight in battle."

Having said that, one more thing to add:
"Reading military books is also reading, learn more about the skills of thousands of enemies, and don't show off the courage of ordinary people."

Gao Xiaoguan instantly turned worry into joy, he tentatively asked:

"Father is saying that the child will also be able to lead the army in the future?"

The three of Gao Xiaozhang looked sideways, Gao Cheng rolled up the manuscript, knocked it on Gao Xiaoguan's head, and said with a smile:

"I want to lead the army at the age of eight, so ambitious."

Then he said to Gao Xiaozhang and the others:

"You should also read some military books. In the future, you will be a military counselor when you go south. Don't wait until you ask your father, but you don't know anything about it."

Hearing the words, the three elder sons all held back their joy, but only the fourth and fifth sons were happy.

Gao Cheng was very conflicted with his sons. He was also afraid that they would become too powerful and threaten him, and he was also afraid that they really didn't know anything about military affairs.

Opening the manuscript of the old fifth Gao Xiaocong, the smile on Gao Cheng's face subsided. It was not because Gao Xiaocong's writing was too bad, but too good. He, who had never learned anything, could compare Gao Xiaozhang, Gao Xiaoyu, and Gao Xiaowan with his writing. If he hadn't found someone to write it for him, Gao Cheng would have taken Gao Xiaocong's surname.

　in the morning

　　
　
(End of this chapter)