I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 463 Gongsun Du shows filial piety in front of the grave and enters the Eight Realms!

Seeing blood in front of a grave is indeed not a good thing.

But Han Shao didn't care.

"Uncle, you are a warrior. You must have no taboos after death. My father was the same."

As for whether he is mean and ungrateful...

"All the members of my Han family are brave and heroic. Anyone who is evil, cowardly, and only wants to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor and covet wealth and fame is definitely not a member of my Han family!"

"If you don't even count me as a member of the Han clan, how can you say that I, Han, am mean and ungrateful?"

Han Shao's logic is somewhat similar to Dong Zi's argument about whether he is my brother.

Hearing this, Gongsun Xinyi couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

However, she had long known that her man was full of fallacies and heresies, and the right and wrong in the world were only determined by the words he spoke.

So after giving a reminder, I didn’t say anything more.

Instead, Jiang Wan's beautiful eyes sparkled slightly.

Because this kind of Han Shao and she can be said to be a real couple.

Although Shao Ge'er in the past was very good, he was too square.

A gentleman can be deceived.

Jiang Wan always admired him, but couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

But now everything is good. No one in this world can bully her Shao Ge'er anymore.

"Let's go. Just treat it as a blood offering to father and uncle."

The women present didn't know Jiang Wan very well, and when they heard Jiang Wan say such cold and ruthless words in a gentle tone, they couldn't help but feel a little chill in their hearts.

Looking at Jiang Wan's back, he couldn't help but feel a bit of fear.

……

The tombs of the Han and Jiang families are adjacent to each other.

I think if the four elders from the two families were still alive, they wouldn't be lonely.

"You guys wait here first."

As Han Shao said this, amid the obedient nods of his concubines, he gave Gongsun Xinyi an apologetic look.

Gongsun Xinyi nodded understandingly.

"Go."

Han Shao responded with a smile, and then took Jiang Wan, who looked surprised and embarrassed, to Jiang's father's grave first.

"We should worship our uncle first..."

Listening to Jiang Wan's mumbling, Han Shao chuckled.

"My uncle always regarded me as his son-in-law. If I don't come to my uncle first, I'm afraid your uncle will blame me."

Jiang Wan smiled shyly.

"My uncle loves me. I will tell him about it later and say that you bullied me."

Upon hearing this, Han Shao denied it and begged for mercy.

The distance of just a few steps between them reeks of the times they spent together as children.

If we don't consider the group of noble ladies, fairies, and demon girls standing in front of Han's father's grave...

Jiang Wan sighed in her heart, but her face was full of girlish innocence.

In front of her parents' grave, she had to smile as much as possible so that her father and mother would not worry about her in the afterlife.

……

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, I have brought Wanniang to see you."

Holding Jiang Wan's hand, he knelt respectfully in front of the tombstones of Jiang's father and mother.

In this case, there is no such thing as a man's knees are made of gold.

There is no such thing as Duke of Yan or King Yan.

With the status of uncle and nephew, and father-in-law and son-in-law, Han Shao did not have to worry about whether the other party could accept his gift.

Han Shao always remembered the illusion that Ji Jiu had pulled him into with the Mirage Dragon Pearl.

Father Jiang's hearty laughter, calling out "my family's unicorn son",

Not parent-child relationship, but better than parent-child relationship.

"What father-in-law, mother-in-law, you... don't talk nonsense."

Jiang Wan's eyes had turned red without her knowing when, and her girlish shyness was stronger than her complaints.

Han Shao added more wine in front of the grave and smiled triumphantly.

"My father-in-law betrothed Wan Niang to me when I was a child. He can't deny his debt now, right?"

As he spoke, Han Shao raised his glass and saluted the tombstone.

"It's Shao's fault that you haven't visited your father-in-law for a long time. I will punish myself by drinking three cups of wine first."

After three cups of strong liquor, Han Shao poured the liquor in front of the tombstone.

Then he continued.

"Look, father-in-law, your Shao Ge'er is doing well now!"

"I am dressed in splendid clothes. There are not many people in the world as rich as me!"

"If my father-in-law knew about this, he would be very happy!"

Hearing Han Shao being so pleased with himself and boasting in front of his father's grave, Jiang Wan did not try to stop him like an ordinary woman would.

She just looked at her Shao Ge'er with a dazed look, and felt that her Shao Ge'er was so energetic at the moment that she was dazzled.

"As for Wan Niang..."

Han Shao thought of the last words left by Jiang's father before he went into battle in the illusion, "You must take good care of Wan Niang and don't let me down," and suddenly fell silent.

Because he didn't know whether he had really fulfilled his promise to Jiang's father.

At this moment, Jiang Wan suddenly took over the conversation.

"Don't worry, father. Wanniang is doing well too."

Han Shao was stunned, but saw Jiang Wan looking at him tenderly and smiling.

"It's really good."

As he spoke, he took the wine jug from Han Shao, and after refilling Han Shao's drink, he poured himself another glass.

"Father, mother, Wan Niang is going to marry Shao Ge'er."

"It was Shao Ge'er who asked the Supreme Emperor of the Divine Capital for the imperial decree to grant the marriage. Do you think Shao Ge'er is amazing?"

Her son Shao Ge'er is certainly very capable.

The grassland foreign tribes, who had brought nearly a hundred years of suffering, blood and tears to Youzhou, were defeated in one battle under his iron hooves and long sword.

Now everyone in the world praises him for his bravery and invincibility.

At one command, countless armored warriors were willing to fight bravely for him and never turn back.

Even the Supreme Emperor in the Divine Capital regarded him as his confidant and trusted him very much.

It is Wan Niang's luck to be able to spend her life with such a great man.

Jiang Wan kept talking and showing off her luxurious lady's dress in front of her mother's tombstone, as if she wanted to get her mother's praise and recognition.

This proves that she is really fine now.

But the more she did this, the more guilty Han Shao felt.

Because he knew that Jiang's father and Jiang's mother never cared about these things.

As parents, we only want to know whether our children have been wronged and whether they are truly happy.

Han Shao really lacked confidence in this regard.

He reached out and grasped Jiang Wan's soft fingers, stopping her from continuing her "performance".

Jiang Wan turned her head back with red eyes, which made people feel distressed.

"Let's toast to the elders first."

As he spoke, avoiding Jiang Wan's gaze, Han Shao raised the wine cup in his hand towards the two tombstones in front of him.

"This glass of wine, let it be regarded as your two elders drinking in advance of our wedding wine."

The most important thing in life is the absence of both parents.

It is a pity for Han Shao and Jiang Wan, and it is an even greater regret for their parents.

"Shao thanks his father-in-law and mother-in-law for their trust in marrying a good girl like Wan Niang to Shao as his wife."

"Don't worry, father-in-law and mother-in-law. Shao will never let Wanniang down with all his life."

Hearing Han Shao's solemn promise, Jiang Wan tried hard not to let her tears flow out and said.

"Father, mother, your daughter and Shao Ge'er salute you."

"We are fine. You should be well in your grave too. Don't worry about us."

……

As early as the Qingming Festival when Han Shao was away, the tombs of the two elders had been repaired once.

During this period, there is more cleaning and care.

So Han Shao took the pen and ink from Xiao Yu who had already prepared it, personally stepped forward to redraw the font on the tombstones of the two elders, and then only performed a simple memorial ceremony.

He placed three kinds of animals on the table, burned paper money and other sacrificial items, then kowtowed and left with Jiang Wan.

There is no other way, I can only do this to show my filial piety in front of the grave.

For more, we can only wait until later to build a temple for them...

This is something Han Shao cannot do now, and it is such a heinous act that Jiang Wan dare not even think about it.

"Shao Ge'er..."

Jiang Wan looked back at the tombstones of her parents behind her and suddenly said something in a daze.

"Wanniang always feels... as if I've already married you once..."

Married once?
Han Shao paused, his face blank for a moment.

"Then you and I are destined to be together in this life and the next."

Past and Present?

No, either the previous life or this life.

That time, it was only her and Shao Ge'er.

Madam Gongsun in front of him could only watch from afar and say "congratulations".

Then she was called "Captain Gongsun" by her brother Shao.

Jiang Wan regained her composure and shook her head silently.

Then he wiped his eyes and smiled softly at Gongsun Xinyi who came forward. "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, sister."

Gongsun Xinyi was tongue-tied and didn't know how to respond, let alone how to comfort her.

Finally, he just went forward and held her.

"If you call me sister, I will protect you."

Gongsun Xinyi's hands were just like her, naturally cold.

Jiang Wan lowered her eyes to glance at the clasped palms, then raised her eyes to glance at Gongsun Xinyi, and saw a flash of pity in her eyes.

Finally, he sighed in his heart and smiled softly.

"Wanniang thanks sister for her concern."

Next, it’s time to get into today’s topic.

To be precise, this is the main topic of the day for all the ladies except Jiang Wan.

Look, with two simple, slightly shabby and thin tombstones in front of them, not only did Yu Xuanji and Tushan Feixuan, two eighth-level celestial beings, look a little nervous and uneasy.

The same was true for other noble ladies such as Chen Wenjun and Shangguan Zhi.

Only Bai Zhenzhen was heartlessly poking her head around, and no one knew what was going on in her head.

I could feel a bit more strength and tension between our clasped palms.

Jiang Wan had no choice but to comfort her in a gentle voice.

"Don't be nervous, Uncle Han is very nice."

very good?

That's for you.

I'm not as good as you at pleasing the elders.

Gongsun Xinyi thought unconfidently, and told herself not to keep such a cold face, but the more she did so, the more her body tensed up involuntarily.

Madam Gongsun, who was once a powerful figure on the battlefield and never afraid of powerful enemies, now felt extremely depressed.

"I'm sure the elders won't like me."

After all, which parents-in-law would like a daughter-in-law who always has a sullen face?
Just as he was daydreaming, Gongsun Xinyi and Jiang Wan were already kneeling beside Han Shao, one on each side.

Looking up at the two tombstones, Gongsun Xinyi felt her mind go blank and she didn't know how to react for a moment.

She only knew that Han Shao kowtowed, and she kowtowed too.

As for what Han Shao said in front of the grave, she didn't even have time to hear it clearly.

Until Han Shao took her hand and introduced them to the two tombstones.

"Father, mother, this is Gongsun, my son's wife."

Gongsun Xinyi finally came to her senses, her cold face flushed slightly, and she spoke in a low voice.

"My name is Xinyi, my maiden name is Mulan, nice to meet... meet father and mother."

Is this the father and mother?

This is about to happen, but it hasn’t already happened.

Are you a bit anxious?

I don't know who behind me couldn't hold back and let out a nasal sound of stifling laughter.

Han Shao turned around and glared at the person behind him, then touched his nose awkwardly.

It was Jiang Wan who took over the conversation.

"Father, mother, Sister Mulan is straightforward and has always been like this."

"In the future, you two elders can rest assured that you will have elder sister and Wan Niang to serve Shao Ge'er together."

Jiang Wan also changed her words, which made Gongsun Xinyi less conspicuous.

Gongsun Xinyi, who finally reacted, immediately gave her a grateful look.

But since she had called out "father, mother" just now, Gongsun Xinyi relaxed a little, calmed herself down, and said.

"Don't worry, father and mother. Since Mulan is the wife of the Han family, she will definitely help Mr. Han settle down and continue our Han bloodline, so that our Han family will have many branches and leaves to strengthen our family name."

Men and women are Qian and Kun, Qian is in charge of the outside and Kun is in charge of the inside.

Only in this way can your family business prosper.

When Gongsun Xinyi said this, Jiang Wan nodded in agreement.

After they and Han Shao had toasted in front of the two elders' graves, it was the turn of Yu Xuanji and other concubines to come forward to toast and offer sacrifices.

"My name is Yu Xuanji, nice to meet you, father and mother."

"My name is Chen Wenjun, nice to meet you..."

"My name is Shangguan..."

I have to say that the sight of all the wives and concubines paying homage at the grave does give some indication of a prosperous family.

If Han's mother knew about this, she would be very pleased.

I think my son is a capable person.

As for Father Han, he would probably be unhappy and feel that he was guilty of his old brother Father Jiang next door.

He has an upright character, and Shao Ge'er probably inherited this from him.

If it was the real Shao Geer...

"Go back to the carriage and wait."

After the tomb sweeping was over, the girls cleaned the surroundings carefully and thoroughly, and Han Shao suddenly said.

"I'll be alone for a while."

After hearing Han Shao's words, none of them, including Jiang Wan, thought much about it.

He just thought he missed his parents and wanted to spend more time with them.

So after comforting him with a few words, he went to the carriage early.

Looking at their backs as they left, Han Shao, who was alone, had an idea and set up the Heavenly Realm. Then he gradually relaxed.

Kneeling in front of the tombstone, Han Shao stared at the words "Father, Han's taboo name is Huang, and his courtesy name is Gongming" engraved on the tombstone in front of him, and refilled the empty wine cup in front of him with wine.

"I'm sorry it took so long to come visit father."

Han Shao didn't feel awkward when calling him "father".

Because in that illusion, he had already gotten used to it.

Shao Ge'er had felt the affection between father and son, and he had felt it too.

Probably, should, maybe...there is no difference.

At least when that tall and majestic figure in black armor asked himself with a smile, "Is my armor majestic?", Han Shao really felt it was majestic.

When that big hand was placed on my shoulder, I sighed, "My son is growing up."

Han Shao also straightened his back.

And since all this is true, how can he not be the real Shao Ge'er?
"Father, I'm just a better Shao Ge'er, right?"

After a moment of silence, Han Shao suddenly drank the wine in the cup.

"I didn't rob or steal. I just kept going along the path that should have been broken. So I don't need to feel guilty at all. Don't you think so, father?"

Han Shao asked two consecutive questions, seeming to be asking himself, but also seeming to be defending himself.

"Because of me, Shao Ge'er can live, my uncle Jiang Hu can live, and those three hundred Tiger Guards can live."

"And Wanniang..."

"It is me who allows them to live and live better."

"It's not just them, there are also countless people in Youzhou!"

"Without me, they would have been slaughtered by the barbarians on the grasslands, with rivers of blood flowing and corpses lying for thousands of miles!"

"It's me! I changed everything!"

When Han Shao reached this point, he exhaled a breath of alcohol.

"Do you think I have the right to call you father?"

When asking this question, Han Shao looked directly at the tombstone without dodging.

During these many years, he did not come to worship or clean the house. It was indeed because he felt guilty and subconsciously wanted to escape.

But now he no longer feels guilty.

Youzhou was spared from war because of him.

In one battle, he killed and slaughtered hundreds of thousands of foreign cavalry and completely broke the backbone and bones of the Wuhuan tribe.

This can be regarded as a complete revenge for the deaths of Han's father and Jiang's father.

So when he came to meet them today, Han Shao was very calm.

The only thing that made him feel a little sorry was——

"I'm sorry, this time I refused Taikang's offer of land and fiefdom, but it caused my father to be unable to sit in the ancestral temple and enjoy the blessings and wealth in the afterlife. This is my son's unfilial behavior."

"But don't worry, father. This is only temporary."

"We don't want the charity from the Ji family, we want the biggest and best!"

Han Shao finally stood up after saying this.

He carefully wiped the two tombstones in front of his body again, and then said slowly.

"One day, your son will offer sacrifices to your father in the temple of the state, so don't worry—"

As soon as the words fell, thunder appeared in the void.

Han Shao, who had removed the Heavenly Man Law Domain, walked out. Xiao Yu, who had been waiting not far away, stepped forward respectfully.

"Your Majesty——"

Han Shao glanced at the bloodstains on the ground without any emotion, and then he set his gaze on the several distraught members of the Han family.

But he was too lazy to say anything else, and his figure suddenly appeared inside the carriage.

"Ambition needs to be backed up by strength. If you don't have it, you have to stay within your means. Otherwise, it's a path to death."

A thousand nice words are not as painful as a single blow.

"Let's go back to the city."

As the carriage continued to move, Han Shao suddenly looked in the direction of Guanjun City with some surprise.

"So fast?"

There was a strange phenomenon in the sky, purple air came from the east.

This is a sign of achieving harmony between heaven and man.

……

(End of this chapter)