Gifts Arrived in Chang 'an, Gao Shilian Shocked! (2)
Shua!
Upon hearing the butler's words, both Gao Shilian and Zhangsun Wuji's eyes lit up.
Zhangsun Wuji quickly looked at Gao Shilian and said,""Uncle, could Hou Junji's gift be?”
Gao Shilian chuckled, as if he was deeply concerned. He said,""Presumably, he has already completed my grand plan and is on his way back. However, in order to let me know of his victory first, tell me in advance.”
"As for what big gift he gave me, I'm really curious. He went out this time mainly to ruin Li Ke's reputation, so what can he gain? Could it be something valuable? Or did he go to Yizhou and get some treasures?”
Zhangsun Wuji stood up and bowed to Gao Shilian.""Uncle has really made a great contribution this time. His Majesty will definitely be very happy. The auxiliary army congratulates Uncle again.”
Gao Shilian was obviously in a good mood. He had instantly forgotten about the matter of reprimanding Zhangsun Wuji.
"Do you understand now, auxiliary engine?" he said with a smile. What Li Ke? In my eyes, he's just a fly that I can swat to death. Now that Gao Shilian has returned victorious, he's…completely finished!”
Zhangsun Wuji nodded his head repeatedly, repeatedly agreeing.
"Bring Hou Junji's gift here. I want to see what surprise he has brought for me. Also, give some money to those who have come from afar to deliver the gift. Don't make them suffer."”
The butler said," The two people who delivered the gifts have already left. They said that they would immediately return to report to Lord Hou, so I didn't ask them to stay. However, I have already given them the reward."”
Gao Shilian nodded." It's fine as long as you give it to me. You can't embarrass me. Alright, bring the gift over."”
"Yes, sir!"
The butler quickly turned around and ordered the servants to carry the box over.
Gao Shilian was sitting on a stone bench with his back straight and chin raised high. He seemed to be in high spirits, making Zhangsun Wuji feel as if he was ten years younger.
This made Zhangsun Wuji envious. He wanted to deal with Li Ke, but in the end, Li Ke reversed everything. Not only was Li Ke not suppressed by him, but he was also pushed out by Li Shimin to bear the anger of the people and even demoted. All of this made him extremely embarrassed and angry.
But now, seeing how easily Gao Shilian had dealt with Li Ke and even made a great contribution, he would definitely be more important to the Emperor in the future. He couldn't help but feel a little sour.
Comparing people would really infuriate one to death!
Fortunately, Gao Shilian was his uncle and treated him very well, so Zhangsun Wuji did not feel jealous.
However, when he thought about how Li Ke was not far from death, Zhangsun Wuji felt extremely carefree. He sneered in his heart,"Li Ke, oh Li Ke, no matter how deep your strategy is, in front of absolute strength, what's the use? Hou Junji's appearance has foiled all of your plans, and your reputation has been ruined. You must be…in utter despair, right?”
"It's a pity that I can't see you in despair and pain with my own eyes. I think it must be very interesting!”
Clang!
Just as Zhangsun Wuji was sneering in his heart, two boxes were finally carried over by the servants.
The two boxes were not too big. They were fixed on all sides with nails. It was impossible to see what was inside from the outside.
"Just what gift did Hou Junji give me? And you said it was a surprise?"
Gao Shilian looked at the two ordinary boxes with confusion in his eyes.
"Open it," he said without hesitation.”
"Yes, sir!"
The servants immediately took hammers and began to dismantle the boxes.
Zhangsun Wuji also craned his neck, wanting to know what could be called a surprise in this box.
Gao Shilian, on the other hand, was sitting upright, looking very indifferent.
Finally, the nails on the lid of the box were knocked out. Then, a servant subconsciously picked up the lid and glanced at it.
After that-
"Ah!"
A cry of surprise suddenly sounded.
The servant sat down and hurriedly retreated. His eyes were wide open and his face was pale and bloodless. His eyes were filled with fear.
He pointed at the box that had been covered again and said,"This, this…this is…this is…"
He was so scared that he lost his soul.
"What happened? What's inside?"
Gao Shilian frowned when he saw the servant peeing in fear.
As for Zhangsun Wuji, his expression was also extremely ugly at this moment.
Even his hands were trembling. He had stretched his neck just now, so when the servant opened the box, he took a glance at the things inside.
Although it was only for a moment, he could clearly see what was inside.
This caused his entire body to tremble, and his eyeballs almost popped out.
"Uncle…Uncle, this gift, it seems, seems a little, a little wrong.”
Zhangsun Wuji tried his best to keep his tone calm, but the words that came out of his mouth were unable to remain calm.
Gao Shilian frowned even more.
"What did I tell you just now?" he asked unhappily. You have to have the ability to remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses in front of you. Look at you now. Does this look like what a superior should look like?”
Gao Shilian was very dissatisfied with Zhangsun Wuji's change in expression.
He stood up and walked to the box. He wanted to see what it was. Zhangsun Wuji was so scared that he stuttered.
In his opinion, Zhangsun Wuji was frightened to such an extent because he was not proficient in cultivation. He had been an official for decades and had experienced all kinds of major events. Therefore, there was definitely nothing that could cause ripples in his calm heart.
Just like that, Gao Shilian picked up the lid nonchalantly and looked over calmly.
And then-
" What?!"
A cry of surprise that was even louder than that of the servant earlier suddenly rang out.
At the same time, Gao Shilian, who had a calm expression on his face as if he had everything under control, suddenly lost his balance and sat back. He instantly collapsed.
His eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost. His entire body was distorted to the extreme.
He was frightened!
What calm and indifferent? At this moment, these words were like a fart that Gao Shilian had directly let out.
He looked at the things in the box and felt as if he had been struck by lightning. It was as if the world was spinning.
And then…
Gao Shilian suddenly felt his vision darken. This most revered and capable minister of the Great Tang had actually fainted without saying a word…
Hou Junji's head lay in the chest, his eyes devoid of life, as if he were telling a tale of terror…
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