Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 425 Brother and Sister (3000)

"Ma'am! It's settled, she is the daughter of Shangshu Youcheng Cui Ang, and Princess Jin is from the Cui clan of Boling!"

Before the people arrived, the voice came first, and the maid rushed in panting. Er Zhu Ying'e didn't hide the smile on her face when she heard the words.

There are four surnames and five clans in Hebei, Boling Cui, Qinghe Cui, Zhaojun Li, Fanyang Lu, and Bohai Gao. Among civil servants, Boling Cui is the most popular.

After Gao Gan and Gao Shen died of illness one after another in the Gao family in Bohai, only Gao Aocao and Gao Jishi were left in the family.

Gao Longzhi is the serious clan of the Northern Qi Dynasty, the royal family, you Bohai Gao family should not come to touch porcelain Gao Longzhi, I really don't know him well.

In contrast to the Cui family in Boling, Cui Jishu worshiped Zuo Pushe and the Minister of the Ministry of Households as an official, and Cui Xian served as the Secretary of the Right Servant and Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Everyone knew that after Gao Longzhi, the candidate for Shang Shuling must be one of the two.

Erzhu Ying'e knew very well that the Cui family of Boling was the most suitable marriage partner for Gao Xiaozhang, but it was a pity that she did not marry the daughters of Cui Jishu and Cui Xian.

Of course, nothing is perfect in this world. One Cui Jishu and Cui Xian control the household department, and the other controls the official department. They have been married for 19 years. Erzhu Ying'e knows very well how Gao Cheng would allow Gao Xiaozhang and them to become a husband and wife.

In a good mood, she was not stingy, and took a jade hairpin from the box as a reward to the maid.

"Go and call Princess Jin, let me have a good look."

Er Zhuying'e didn't care about Cui Shi's appearance and character, what she liked was his family background, and she wanted to get close to Cui Shi.

The maid hurriedly resigned, and soon came back to report:
"His Royal Highnesses King Jin and King Qin brought the princess to pay homage to the Queen Mother."

Er Zhu Ying'e didn't think it was disobedient, but she was curious about which family Princess Qin was from.

The maidservant hesitated a little before replying:
"It's from my wife's family, a daughter of the Erzhu family, daughter of Erzhumo."

Er Zhu Ying'e immediately changed her expression when she heard the words, and pointed Gao Xiaoyu to marry a woman from Er Zhu's family. Isn't this poaching Zhang'er's corner?

'This damn balance. '

Er Zhu Ying'e complained in her heart.

Little did she know that the Song family was also in the same mood as her, and Yuan Zhonghua was even more frowning. Both the eldest son and the second son had good marriages, but her third son, Gao Xiaowan, had not been found yet. How could she not be bored.

Gao Cheng hugged Yuan Zhonghua in his arms, saw her sullen expression, and said with a smile:
"Wan'er is only ten years old, why are you in a hurry, besides, I have my own considerations and will find a good marriage for him."

After all, Yuan Zhonghua was also moved by kissing her earlobe. With Gao Cheng's promise, she would no longer be distracted by Gao Xiaowan's marriage. She turned her numb body and responded enthusiastically with her lips.

Seeing this, the palace servants bowed their heads and retreated, closing the bedroom door for the two of them.

The next day, that is, the eighth day of the first lunar month in the fourth year of Zhaode (551), Gao Cheng officially announced to the world that Cui was chosen as the princess of Jin and daughter Erzhumo as the princess of Qin. They will leave the court after the two princes reach the age of 16 marry.

Men and women are considered adults when they reach the age of 15, which is stipulated by the law, but brothers and nephews must be at least 16 years old to have sex with women, which is also Gao Cheng's insistence.

Gao Xiaozhang and Gao Xiaoyu made an appointment to marry, but Zu Ting was in trouble.

Not long ago, I analyzed with His Royal Highness the King of Jin and the King of Qin’s respective birth backgrounds. Today, the prince personally made a move to open up the situation for them by means of marriage. He couldn’t figure out which prince the emperor’s heart fell on. allow.

But he has defected to the king of Lu, and the matter has been known by the emperor, so naturally he cannot allow it to be changed.

"Mr. Zu doesn't need to worry about this, Father has his own arrangements."

In the courtroom of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, the eight-year-old Gao Xiaoguan comforted Zu Ting instead.

Zu Ting didn't know many things, but Gao Xiaoguan believed that since his father encouraged him to participate in the seizure of the heir, he would maintain the fairness of the competition. The marriage of the two elder brothers was beneficial, and his father would certainly not treat him badly.

"I hope it will be as His Majesty said."

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival. Since the Han and Wei Dynasties, it has gradually become a custom to light up lanterns on the Lantern Festival. It is only at dusk that thousands of families are already lit.

Gao Cheng was dressed as a wealthy son, and under the strict protection of Master Yao and others, he wandered through the streets and alleys of Luoyang City.

He originally wanted to go to the song and dance workshop to listen to music, but he changed his mind temporarily when he passed by Song Qin Taoist Mansion.

Song Qindao was having a banquet with his family to appreciate the moon, when he suddenly heard a report from the steward that Gao Guiyan, Duke of Pingqin County, was asking to see him outside the mansion.

This is a rare thing, except for official business, I have no contact with Gao Guiyan, so how could I come to visit him in a decent manner.

But when they are all outside the mansion, they still have to see each other, no matter how you say it, they are still the emperor's uncle.

Gao Guiyan is three years younger than Gao Cheng, but in terms of seniority, he is really Gao Cheng's uncle. Unlike Xu Gaolong, Gao Guiyan is Gao Huan's serious brother of the same clan.

Gao Hu gave birth to sons Gao Zhen, Gao Mi, and Gao Zhi. Gao Zhen was the grandfather of Gao Guiyan, and Gao Mi was the grandfather of Gao Huan. It was Gao Mi who committed a crime and exiled Huaishuo, so he gave the Gao family father and son special treatment. ethnic identity.

After Gao Guiyan entered the court, he became the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. When Gao Huan was defeated in his first Western Expedition, Gao Guiyan cooperated with Gao Cheng to win Jinyang. With this achievement, he was like a duck to water in Gao Cheng. It's just that the relationship with the elder brother Gao Yue's family is not good.

Song Qindao passed the imperial examination to become an official, and he took the examination of criminal names. He and Zu Ting and others were all from the first imperial examination. Sitting on the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, at least equal to Gao Guiyan in terms of official rank.

But he didn't dare to be negligent, and went out to greet him in person.

But when he saw the person coming, he was dumbfounded, this is Gao Guiyan, Duke of Pingqin County, the one who looked at him with a smile was none other than today's son Gao Cheng.

"Your Majesty"

Song Qindao was about to salute, but was stopped by Gao Cheng:
"Gui Yan came to the door rashly, please don't be offended by Minister Song."

After ten years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Song Qindao still had some insight, so he quickly changed his words:

"Brother Renying (Gao Guiyan's character) is here, and the humble house is full of luxuriant plants. There is no reason to blame him. Please come in, please come in."

Gao Cheng only brought Master Yao and a few loyal guards to follow Song Qindao into the gate, while the rest of the guards were waiting outside the gate.

Song Qindao ordered someone to set up a seat for Gao Cheng, so he was naturally the chief guest.

After notifying his name, Gao Cheng looked at Song Qindao's wives, concubines and children in a room, and said politely:

"If I had known Daoist Qin held a family banquet, Gui Yan shouldn't have come to bother me."

"On the Lantern Festival, when distinguished guests come to the door, it is worthy of good wine and a good month tonight."

Song Qindao raised his hands and complimented him with a smile, which greatly surprised the family members. Even though Gao Guiyan was a relative of the emperor, the patriarch's attitude was too low.

Gao Cheng picked up the wine cup and said:
"It's a rare good time, so I got drunk with Daoist Qin tonight."

Song Qindao drank a cup and said again:

"If a good wine and a good moon don't have a good color, wouldn't it be a waste of a good time. Come here and call all the singers and dancers in the mansion to add to the fun."

After finishing speaking, he said to his favorite concubine Mu Yi during the banquet:

"Duke Pingqin is my best friend, you should be my companion."

As soon as this remark came out, all the family members present were shocked, could it be that the Patriarch committed a crime today, there is no such thing as letting the concubine accompany the guests.

Of course, that is, Song Qindao's father, Song Ji, died almost 30 years ago, and the concubines left behind were all old and decrepit, otherwise he would really have to learn from the Duke of Guangyang.

As a concubine Ji, how can she disobey the head of the family, but the handsome appearance of the visitor also diluted the reluctance in her heart. Mu Yi picked up the wine cup and walked towards Gao Cheng gracefully.

"This can't be done, can't be done."

Gao Cheng refused, but honestly moved to the side, leaving a seat for Mu Yi to sit down.

Song Qindao was still watching from above, Mu Yi didn't dare to let go, even though he sat with Gao Cheng, there was a lot of space.

"Duke Ping Qin, please fill up the wine in my cup."

Even if he behaved decently, Song Qindao's wife fell into the eyes of that delicate appearance, and secretly cursed: "The slut is a coquettish slut.

She glanced at Song Qindao, but seeing her husband's expression was calm and nothing unusual, she was even more annoyed.

Little did he know that Song Qindao was already thinking about whether to let his daughter accompany him again.

Gao Cheng drank Mu Yi's toast and said curiously:
"I heard that Daoist Qin has a daughter, nicknamed Huang Hua, why don't you see her present tonight?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an instant silence, and Song Qindao's wife's face was even more ugly. If she could make up her mind, she would have issued an order to evict the guest.

The visitor brought up the ugliness of the Song family, making everyone think that Duke Pingqin really didn't understand etiquette. Song Qindao felt the eyes of his wives, concubines and children, but he didn't realize it. He laughed and said:
"Huang Hua was young, and I was busy with work and neglected to discipline. I offended my aunt a few days ago, and now I am locked up in the backyard. Since brother Renying wants to see her, Song Fu, hurry up and bring the young lady to see her."

There was a click, but the chopsticks in the hands of Song Qindao's wife were broken.

If Mu Huanghua was brought out to meet the guests, she would undoubtedly confirm her status as the daughter of the Song family. She couldn't bear it anymore, and stopped the manager Song Fu:

"Miss of which family! The blood of the head of the family is all in the courtyard!"

Song Fu didn't dare to offend the mistress, so he looked at Song Qindao again.

"Don't go soon!"

No matter how fearful he was, Song Qindao didn't dare to throw this person in front of Gao Cheng.

Song Fu didn't dare to delay, and ran to the backyard in a hurry.

"Song Qindao!"

"Shut up!"

Song Qindao yelled loudly, making his wife dazed. After nearly 30 years of marriage, when had her husband been so stubborn.

Even though she was used to domineering in the mansion, the mistress of the Song mansion shrank in the face of Song Qindao's anger.

It can be said that everyone knows about Song Qindao's internal fear, otherwise, no matter what, he would not even dare to recognize his daughter, and would have to give her the surname Mu.

Mu Huanghua was led to the courtyard by Song Fu in a coarse cloth, her dark eyes were full of fear and uneasiness.

'He was born like a china doll. '

Gao Cheng looked at Mu Huanghua and praised him inwardly.

Song Qindao brought Mu Huanghua to him, and introduced her:
"Huang Hua, this is my father's best friend, you need everything like an uncle."

Perhaps it was because she was looked down upon by others since she was a child, but Mu Huanghua was very well-behaved and sensible. She saluted Gao Cheng in a childlike voice:

"Huanghua pays respects to uncle."

"Don't say anything about uncle. Song Shilang is a respectable elder, and I respect him. If you are not as good as you, I will be called brother and sister."

30-year-old Gao Cheng smiled at [-]-year-old Mu Huanghua.

After all, he looked at Song Qin and said:

"What does Uncle Song think?"

　Yesterday was my friend’s birthday, and I was called out to drink and sing. I came back after four o’clock. I couldn’t hold on after writing a chapter. I’ll go to bed first, and then I’ll write when I wake up. It stands to reason that I have to write four more chapters today, but I guess I can’t write it like this More, I will try to write as much as possible.

　　Thanks to book friend Mu Shiyi for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)