Zhu Yuanzhang's decision to let the prince marry the daughter of a meritorious hero is actually related to the situation in the imperial court. The civil and military struggle is a situation that Zhu Yuanzhang is happy to see, but it is not a good thing for the two parties to fight too hard and affect the stability of the imperial court. Recently, the military generals have changed the status quo of burying their heads in killing the enemy, and have been playing on the mistakes and omissions of civilian officials all day long. Most of the recitals that Zhu Yuanzhang reviews every day are the contents of mutual attacks between the two sides, and government affairs about the war situation and people's livelihood are rare.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still interested at first, and reviewed and dealt with several military generals and civilian officials who made mistakes according to the impeachment content in the charter, but more and more impeachment twists and turns made him worried, this impeachment of a certain general for hiding spoils of war, and the impeachment of a certain civilian official for violating Tuntian...... If all the impeachment decisions are true, then 80 percent of the officials in the imperial court are guilty, and if all of them are dealt with according to the law, the imperial court will be completely paralyzed.

In order not to let the situation worsen, Zhu Yuanzhang can only temporarily leave the fold in the middle and not send it, he keeps in mind the content of the fold, in the future, none of these officials who made mistakes can escape, but now he does not plan to deal with them, the court still has to rely on these people to support, the top priority is to calm down the situation first, so that the political situation can return to a calm and stable state, otherwise the Ming regime that has just been established will be in jeopardy.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt more and more the importance and threat of the military generals, and the civil officials said that they could not break the Jinluan Palace, but the swords and guns of the generals could really cut the Jinluan Palace to pieces. In order to win over and appease the anger of the generals, he thought of a royal marriage, so he couldn't wait to pick a wife for Zhu Biao from the meritorious family. In this way, it shows that he still attaches importance to the generals and is willing to marry the generals, and the generals will naturally die down.

Ma Xiuying didn't know the twists and turns in Zhu Yuanzhang's stomach, she only knew that he was determined to choose a concubine for the prince, and even inquired about the minister's family affairs clearly, so she replied helplessly: "The concubines have to announce that they will enter the palace to take a look." ”

"This is very good, the queen may as well select a group of women with outstanding character to fill the harem among the people." After talking about Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang's mind turned to himself. A few days ago, Li Shanchang's suggestion to choose a concubine made him very excited, the world is his, and the women in the world are also his, and a person like him who stands at the pinnacle of power should enjoy the beauty of the world.

"The concubine obeys the order." Ma Xiuying was stunned, and quickly replied calmly. Unconsciously filled with bitterness in my heart, there are countless women in the harem, Zhu Yuanzhang is not enough, and he still has to fill the harem, have you ever thought about the feelings of these old people? At this moment, she suddenly felt that Guo Hui's behavior was pitiful and hateful, originally she wanted to find an opportunity to mention this matter in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, but now she feels that it doesn't matter, I'm afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang's mind is not here with them for a long time, but on those young girls, and it is better to deal with these rights and wrongs with him.

Sending Zhu Yuanzhang away, Ma Xiuying narrowed her eyes, although she didn't tell Zhu Yuanzhang about Guo Hui's words and deeds, it didn't mean that she would let Guo Hui go. This woman has a vicious mind, and she doesn't want to frame her once or twice, and every small punishment doesn't seem to make Guo Hui afraid, but makes her more and more arrogant, this time she must clean up this woman!

Just thinking about it, Xun Ying came back, and said sullenly: "The prince is in a very low mood, blaming himself for being a son of man but can only watch you being humiliated but there is nothing he can do, he has been asking the slave how to help you, he said that he would rather not have the crown prince's inheritance to seek justice for you, the slave persuaded him for a long time before he dispelled his thoughts." Master, are we going to let Concubine Hui act so arrogantly? ”

"I've got a way to clean her up." Ma Xiuying was both moved and distressed, what an important position the crown prince is, Zhu Biao can give up for her, his younger brothers and sisters are naughty and mischievous, but he has to bear a lot of responsibilities, and he is tired enough to worry about her all day, which is really her dereliction of duty as a mother. Thinking that such a well-behaved son was about to get married, and she would not be the person he valued the most in the future, the loss in her heart was more uncomfortable than hearing that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take a concubine.

Xun Ying didn't know the conversation between Ma Xiuying and Zhu Yuanzhang, and her attention was all attracted by this sentence, and she asked in surprise: "How will the master punish her?" ”

Ma Xiuying said lightly: "Go and invite Concubine Cheng Mu." ”

Xun Ying's movements were surprisingly fast, making people wonder if she had run to Yikun Palace, and before a cup of tea was cold, she brought Sun over.

After the Sun family saw the ceremony, Ma Xiuying helped her up and said: "I asked you to come so late because the emperor intends to fill the harem, you arrange for someone to inspect the palaces, and the vacant houses and idle servants must be registered, so that arrangements can be made in the future." ”

"Yes." Sun was startled, and immediately calmed down, she was the same as Ma Xiuying, even though she was uncomfortable with Zhu Yuanzhang's concubine in her heart, it was not easy to show it on her face, who made Zhu Yuanzhang the emperor, and no one could disobey his words.

Ma Xiuying said: "Start sending people to check now, and if you don't have enough manpower, transfer the people from Kunning Palace." ”

"Queen...... "Now the Sun family can't hold his breath, it's dark, some of the concubines have rested, and it's a little inappropriate to suddenly check the palace, right?

Ma Xiuying reiterated without doubt, "Check now, start with the palace with many side halls, and make arrangements as soon as possible after checking the palace." ”

"The concubine obeys." Sun faintly felt that Ma Xiuying was not doing this to count the vacant side halls and idle servants, but she didn't dare to ask more, so she hurriedly retreated and arranged for people.

Ma Xiuying called Fushun and Xunying to him, "When you two follow Cheng Mu Guifei to count in a while, pay attention to see if there are any illegal items in each palace, especially Jingyang Palace, give me a closer look!" ”

Xunying suddenly realized that Ma Xiuying said that there was a way to clean up Guo Hui, which turned out to be like this. Guo Hui has always been arrogant and domineering, she dares to show disrespect to Ma Xiuying intentionally or unintentionally on the surface, and she must be even more arrogant and rampant in private, and this investigation may be able to find out something she shouldn't have. At the moment, he rubbed his palms and fists, urging Fushun to leave quickly.

The news of the sudden inventory of the harem shocked the concubines, why did the good Ma Xiuying check them, but the internal eunuch told them that the emperor planned to fill the harem, and the queen wanted to count the vacant houses to make arrangements, these women were shocked by the news again, the emperor still wants to take a concubine, and the newcomers enter the palace, what can they do?

The wardens did not have time to comfort these dejected women, and as soon as they confessed, they began to count the houses, the palace people, and the furnishings in the temples.

Xun Ying and Fu Shun volunteered to follow the prison attendant to Jingyang Palace, their purpose is very clear, today is to find Concubine Hui's stubble.