Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 455 Bereavement
The power of role models is infinite. For example, there are not a few people in Wang Ajing's family who changed their fate because of the imperial examination.

Although it is difficult to get on the Jinshi list, one can still be an official if one is named. Don't underestimate the status of an official. For ordinary people, they can even be called masters.

Although the five-capital system has been implemented, the Beijing test is still set in Luoyang, but that will be in March next year.

On the seventeenth day of August in the sixth year of Zhaode (553), just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, news came from the Xiangcheng palace that Gao Huan's eighth son, the king of Xiangcheng, was critically ill.

Upon hearing the news, Gao Cheng immediately ordered Master Yao to lead the guards to escort him to the Prince's Mansion in Xiangcheng to visit the sick.

Among Gao Cheng's direct brothers, Gao Yu is the one he loves the most.

The officials selected by Gao Huan's sons are mostly wealthy businessmen and young men with eagles and dogs. Only Gao Huan often attracts scholars from the Qing Dynasty, and they recite poems, compose Fu, and discuss literature with them in the mansion.

Gao Fei's body was originally poor, it was a fault that came from his mother's womb, Lou Zhaojun suffered from dystocia when giving birth to him, and almost lost his life, so he hated him very much, and treated him worse than a concubine.

Two years ago, Gao Hao walked around the gate of hell, and was fortunately treated by Quan Yuanqi, but at that time Quan Yuanqi told Gao Cheng that it was just a delay and it was difficult to cure the cause.

This time the Xiangcheng Prince's Mansion came to report the news because they listened to Quan Yuanqi's opinion and asked Gao Cheng to come to see him for the last time.

When Gao Cheng arrived, the Xiangcheng Palace was already full of people, Gao Yang, Gao Yan and other brothers, Gao Xiaozhang, Gao Xiaoyu, Gao Yin and other nephews were all present.

Even though Gao Cheng was already anxious, he still held his temper and waited for Master Yao to drive out the servants and guards brought by the kings and control the entire Xiangcheng Palace with the Imperial Army before stepping into it.

Ignoring everyone's greetings, Gao Cheng walked quickly to the couch, seeing his eighth younger brother Gao Jue's sick face and haggard appearance, his anger was like a thread, and little Gao Wang's heart felt like a knife was twisted.

Because Gao Huan was worried that the rest of the sons would stay in Jinyang and contact the generals secretly, threatening Gao Cheng, so he sent all his sons to Luoyang to be raised by Gao Cheng.

Gao Cheng is not so much an elder brother, but more like playing the role of father on their growth path.

Apart from guarding against Gao Yang, Gao Yan and other brothers who threatened his throne, Gao Cheng would definitely be able to afford to say that a brother is like a father to the remaining brothers.

As long as they don't exploit the common people and want to become officials, they will be given official positions according to their abilities, and they will be allowed to participate in political affairs as civil servants. For example, Gao Jun, Gao Yan, Gao Wei and others served as civil governors in other places.

If you want to have fun, arrange marriages for them and reward them with money.

Therefore, Gao Cheng has a close relationship with the other brothers except Gao Yang and Gao Yan.

Seeing the arrival of his elder brother, Gao Li pointed his finger at the baby in the arms of Princess Xiangcheng, wanting to speak, but couldn't speak.

"Don't worry, Brother will take good care of him for you."

At this time, Princess Xiangcheng walked forward with the baby in her arms, bowed to Gao Cheng, choked with sobs and said:
"Your Majesty, my husband said before, remembering that His Majesty named the child, please allow Your Majesty to fulfill it."

Gao Cheng turned his head to look at his younger brother who was on the sick bed, Gao Hao didn't have the strength to nod again, so he blinked with him.

"Gao Xuan, how are you?"

Gao Cheng asked Gao Hao, the corners of Gao Hao's mouth moved slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

Gao Cheng took his nephew Gao Xuan, who was under the age of one, from Princess Xiangcheng, put him next to Gao Hao's pillow, and promised:

"For the brotherhood, Xuan'er is treated as his own, and he is bestowed with the title of prince and raised carefully."

Hearing this, Gao Hao was finally completely relieved, without any regrets, he closed his eyes peacefully, his right hand slipped from Gao Cheng's hand, and the bedroom was full of cries for a while.

Two years ago, after Quan Yuanqi rescued Gao Yu, he assured Gao Cheng that if he rested, Gao could last five years. Now he died of illness in only two years, but Gao Cheng is not as expensive as Quan Yuanqi , after all, people have said that you need to rest.

But Gao Li knew that he would not live long and had no heirs, so he disregarded the doctor's orders in a hurry, which led to the rapid deterioration of his condition.

But fortunately, this bloodline was left after all.

Lou Zhaojun came late, and when she arrived at the Prince's Mansion in Xiangcheng, Gao Fei was already dead.

During Gao's lifetime, he was the least loved by his mother. Unexpectedly, after his death, Lou Zhaojun cried so much that he almost passed out.

Lou Zhaojun no longer resented the dystocia 18 years ago, but found that he could no longer make up for this wronged son.

Gao Cheng personally made a funeral for Gao Yu, presented him with a fake yellow axe, Lu Shangshu, and Dingzhou Inspector, ordered the Ministry of Rites to discuss the posthumous title, and finally decided on the word Jinglie, King Jinglie of Xiangcheng.

After the funeral, Gao Cheng summoned Princess Xiangcheng and said to her:

"If you don't want to observe the festival, I will allow you to choose another marriage, and I will take Xuan'er into the palace to raise you. If you are willing to observe the festival, Xuan'er will stay in the palace and be raised by you. It has spread to my ears, knowing that you have dishonored brother Fei and made him ridiculed by others, you cannot bear the responsibility alone, and it will bring disaster to the family."

Gao Cheng's meaning is very clear, remarriage is fine, but the relationship must be severed, he can't let his nephew have another stepfather.

Princess Xiangcheng's expression changed when she heard the words, but she immediately calmed down and insisted that she would keep the festival for her deceased husband.

For some reason, Gao Cheng recalled Yuan Jiyan again, and finally softened his tone:
"If one day you change your mind, you can tell me openly and remarry someone else as your wife, but you can't humiliate him as the first wife of my younger brother."

Princess Xiangcheng thanked her repeatedly.

The reason why Gao Cheng made this arrangement was because he felt sorry for the princess of Xiangcheng. In fact, she was only 17 years old, which was about the same age as Yuan Jiyan when she lost her husband.

Uncle Gao Chen was able to steal his sister-in-law, but Gao Cheng would not be interested in his sister-in-law. After all, the relationship with Yuan Jiyan was just an accident, a special case.

If this young girl can't stand loneliness and doesn't want to be alone for a lifetime, Gao Cheng can allow her to remarry at any time.

Keeping the chastity needs to be voluntary and cannot be forced, otherwise dirty news will spread sooner or later.

As for Gao Huan's concubine, who had no right to choose, no matter how they were also the concubines of King Gao Gao, Gao Cheng would definitely not let them remarry.

Of course, no one dares to marry.

After finishing the funeral, Gao Cheng returned to Miyagi and immediately issued an edict that Gao Xuan, who was not yet one year old, would inherit the prince, and the princess of Xiangcheng became the concubine of Xiangcheng.

At the same time, King Xiaogao did not forget to confess to Chen Yuankang, and kept a close eye on the Xiangcheng Palace, so that he could not shame his younger brother no matter what.

On the seventh day of September in the sixth year of Zhaode (533), Gao Cheng issued another edict, announcing to the world that he would tour the south in five days.

It is true that the emperor's tours are a waste of money and people, but he has newly acquired a large area of ​​Jiangnan, so he must lead a large army to patrol, so as to publicize his majesty and force and shock people's hearts.

In fact, Gao Cheng had already planned to tour the south, but it was delayed because of Gao Yu's death.

Gao Yang and Gao Yan didn't need anyone from the palace to inform them. When they heard the news, they packed their bags in the mansion. They were used to it over the years, and they knew that Gao Cheng would definitely not allow them to stay in Luoyang.

　Just a small chapter today, 4000 guaranteed tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)