The Gao family has been a prominent official for generations. Gao Shilian's grandfather, Gao Yue, was a member of the Northern Qi clan. He was deeply trusted and used by his brother Gao Huan, Emperor Shenwu of the Northern Qi Dynasty. He made great military achievements. When the Northern Qi Dynasty was established, Gao Yue served as General of Hussars and Sizhou Mu, and was granted the title of Qinghe. He was the king of the county and was later granted the title of Taibao. The Gao family became famous throughout the Northern Qi Dynasty.
However, Xianyu had a strong temperament, and Gao Shilian was demoted to Qiongzhou as an official in his early years, leaving Xianyu to take care of his mother and children in Beijing, so he made great contributions to the Gao family. Gao Shilian was always grateful for his kindness, treated him as a guest, and never said anything bad. relatively.
Such merciless reprimands have not happened for many years...
Xianyu has a stubborn personality. He immediately raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and his tone was cold and unyielding: "What's the matter with you? You lose your temper for no reason. Do you really think that I am old and shabby and can't compare to those flowers in the backyard?" The pretty and charming girl, do you feel annoyed when you see me?"
Gao Shilian looked sullen and shouted coldly: "Stop saying those nonsense, and don't mess around in front of someone. Let me ask you, what did you say at Fang's house today?"
Faced with Gao Shilian's angry appearance, Xian Yu felt a little guilty. This was something she hadn't seen in many years, so it would be a lie to say that he was not afraid. However, over the years, every quarrel ended with Gao Shilian giving way, which made Xian Yu's temper grow worse. How could he be willing to be scolded for no reason at this moment?
He immediately said in a sharp voice: "It's just some sarcastic remarks about a woman's opinion of parents. How can you, the right servant of the minister, be so nosy?"
Gao Shilian was very angry: "Nothing? Do you know that just what you call "nothing" has pushed the entire Gao family into a dangerous situation. How easy is it to get involved in such things as fighting for the reserve? If you win, of course you will never get involved. The descendants of Longzhi Gong are prosperous, but if we lose, we will fall into a situation of no return! I have worked hard with your majesty for half my life, and have won your majesty's trust. The holy family of the Gao family has already enjoyed endless benefits, so why take such a risk to fight for that Waiting for vanity?”
What he said made Xianyu look confused, and said curiously: "I just told the rumors between Princess Changle and Fang Jun in front of all the princesses in the Fang family, in order to force Fang Jun and Princess Changle to take action. Come and eliminate the rumors, so that Qiu Shenji has the opportunity to marry Princess Changle. After all, I can't ignore the child Shenji begging me, right? Besides, those rumors originated from the market, whether they are true or false, they are not I made it up, so what does it have to do with the fight for the throne?"
Gao Shilian was so angry that his beard trembled and he was speechless.
An ignorant and foolish woman, no matter how strong-willed and well-managed her family is, she is still ignorant when she comes out of this deep house and compound. She has no understanding of the twists and turns of the government. She has to help count the money confidently after being sold...
He did not bother with Xian Yu's attitude, nor did he care whether she could understand the mystery. He just asked with a cold face: "Is this your own intention, or did Qiu Shenji encourage you to do this?"
Gao Shilian has always been mild-tempered. It has to be said that it is a strange thing that the left and right servants of the Tang Empire are the top officials, but they have the same temper. But at this moment, the anger in my heart was boiling. What a Qiu Shenji, what a Changsun Wuji, are they plotting against me, Gao Shilian?
When Xian Yu saw Gao Shilian getting more and more angry, she was naturally frightened secretly, and couldn't help but restrain her temper. After hearing this, she said honestly: "It was Dalang and Shenji who came to beg, saying that as long as the matter can be cleared up in this way, Princess Changle She must have no face to stay in the palace anymore and has no choice but to get married. Only in this way can she have a chance... But this matter is just a matter of the talented young man Mu Ai, who wants to marry Princess Changle back home, and is competing with him for the heir apparent. What's the matter?"
Gao Shilian said angrily: "You are so stupid!"
But instead of scolding Xian Yushi, he scolded his own son angrily...
Changsun Wuji wanted to support Jin Wang Li Zhi in his fight for the throne. Gao Shilian had long been aware of this. Changsun Wuji also tried to recruit him to join the gang many times, either openly or secretly, but he always pushed him away. In the past, Gao Shilian was also dissatisfied with the prince, so he secretly supported Wei Wang Li Tai in his bid for the throne. However, since Wei Wang Li Tai went to the Western Regions to quell the rebellion, Gao Shilian gradually changed his mind.
No matter Li Chengqian, Li Tai, or even Li Zhi, no matter who becomes the emperor in the future, won't the Gao family still enjoy wealth and glory in peace? Even if they support whichever prince successfully ousts the crown prince, what benefits will the Gao family gain?
He is already a very human minister, but if he goes further... it may not be a good thing.
But obviously his son had different ideas from his own. He could settle down and be content with the status quo, but Gao Jingcheng wanted to compete for the merit of being a dragon. He even went so far as to lie to his mother to spread the scandal between Princess Changle and Fang Jun, which made the emperor angry at Fang Jun and demoted him out of the capital, thereby cutting off the most powerful help of the prince.
Gao Shilian didn't want to worry about this, he could fight if he wanted to, but implicating the Gao family in this way really made him extremely annoyed. Changsun Wuji fell out of favor with His Majesty and wanted to regain his former glory. This is completely understandable. However, Changsun Wuji's insidious plan made the Gao family stand on the opposite side of the Fang family and left a mark on His Majesty's heart to compete for the heirloom. , but Gao Shilian was absolutely unwilling to accept it.
Glancing at his unhappy old wife, Gao Shilian couldn't bear to criticize her harshly. She was just a prostitute, how could she recognize such sinister intentions? What's more, the person who lured her in was the family's good nephew, Sun Wuji...
Gao Shilian sighed and said helplessly: "I don't want to lose my temper with you, but this matter is really too important. You should discuss it with me at least. It involves a princess and Fang Xuanling's son. How can I get angry with you?" How can you act so abruptly? This matter has a great impact. You should not go out and walk around recently, stay in the house for a few days to reflect, and wait until the matter is over before talking about it."
Xian Yushi obviously realized that she had done something stupid, and said angrily: "This auxiliary machine is really too much, and he actually deceived me like this... But this child Shenji is sincere towards Princess Changle, and the Qiu family is kind to our family. Changle is our junior, so if we can arrange this marriage, it will be a great blessing."
Gao Shilian said angrily: "Are you confused? Now that the rumors about Chang Le and Fang Jun have become common knowledge, who can be sure that these two people really have no affair? Qiu Shenji knew these rumors but still wanted to marry him. Changle, it's obviously because of Changle's status and His Majesty's favor. Which man can tolerate his wife having an affair with another man and not mind it at all? Although the Qiu family is kind to me, but I have taken care of Qiu Xinggong in many ways over the years. , I have almost repaid what I have to pay, how can I go out into this muddy water for Qiu Shenji, who has ulterior motives? Once everything goes wrong after the marriage in Changle, do you think His Majesty will not point his finger at me and get angry? You are really ignorant. Foolish woman, I warn you, don’t mention this matter again from now on!”
Xianyu knew that he had done something stupid, so he had to respond calmly, but he was still unhappy in his heart.
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Zhaoguofang, the residence of the Prince of Jin.
After the wedding, His Majesty Li Er gave this magnificent mansion to Jin Wang Li Zhi. The entire mansion occupies half of Zhaoguofang, and is adjacent to Wulu Temple in the south. The pavilions and buildings in the mansion are gorgeous and luxurious, but they are slightly inferior to the mansion of Wei King Li Tai in Yankangfang.
After the Fang family attended the banquet, Changsun Wuji went directly to the Jin Palace.
Above the main hall, Jin Wang Li Zhi takes the first seat, Changsun Wuji sits on his left hand side, and Jin Princess Wang Shi is accompanying him on the other side.
Li Zhi was a little nervous, his delicate little face tightened, he looked at Changsun Wuji and said: "Is there something inappropriate about what my uncle did...? Speaking of which, although Fang Jun is occasionally disrespectful towards me, he never I have no intention of being arrogant, but I have always regarded this king as my closest relative. It is a bit unkind to expel him from the capital like this..."
Changsun Wuji raised his eyelids and remained silent for a while.
He really wasn't sure what the young-faced Prince Jin in front of him was thinking...
Although he never explicitly competed for the crown prince, he gave up on King Wei and stayed away from the prince, but he still got close to him and promoted his close confidants one after another. Could it be that this kid still couldn't see his intentions?
Making the matter between Fang Jun and Princess Changle worse, causing Fang Jun to be angered by His Majesty and then demoted from the capital, was a strategy to cut off the crown prince's wings. Did this kid realize it?
If you are really ignorant and ignorant, is it a bit useless for you to choose this person to assist you?
And if you pretend to be confused while pretending to understand, then this person's mind is really deep and unpredictable. While you are trying your best to assist him, you must also take strict precautions. Don't support him with one hand and then turn around and bite you. Swallowed...
For the first time, Changsun Wuji felt chilled in front of the young and immature King of Jin Li Zhi.
