Zhu Houxi thought that he would see a girl with a tanned face and wearing grassland clothes, but now she looks like she is no different from other women in the palace, her face is indeed red, but that kind of red Zhu Houxi is very familiar.

Even if it is in the conditions of this palace, the concubines will only go to take a good wash when they know that the emperor is coming, and the hot water is white and red after soaking again and again.

Zhu Houxi quickly figured it out: it seemed that neither his mother nor his empress wanted to emphasize her status as a foreign woman in the palace, for fear that the emperor would indulge in foreign customs and that she might not be clean.

But now Zhu Houxi is even more surprised by her boldness.

It is estimated that I don't know how many people have taught her along the way, but she still lost her etiquette when she saw driving, and she didn't realize that her posture was ugly when she knelt on the ground and looked down.

So there is a kind of pure Han.

"How old are you?"

"I ...... No, I will return to Your Majesty...... The concubine is seventeen years old this year......"

Now Tana lowered her head at the emperor's laughter, and her heart was beating fast.

The emperor had a beard, but his eyes still looked young. He just struck at a glance, and he didn't have time to see his appearance clearly......

But Tana is a lot more relieved now, she heard the emperor angry before, and now she laughs when she sees herself, she should like herself, right?

Zhu Houxi sighed with emotion.

Although he is only twenty-five, it seems that there is not much separation, but this is also a beauty who has come in the palace in eight years.

As an emperor, there is really never a shortage of eighteen.

After some "persuasion" by Yang Shen, Zhu Houxi realized that his low mood was more likely to be due to satisfying his so-called sense of morality, and he had accepted in his heart that he was a layman emperor.

However, there was no need to do anything to this Tana now.

"When you enter the palace, you can adapt to it. Now that Zhongcui Palace has no owner, and you are not familiar with other people in Chuxiu Palace, let's live in Zhongcui Palace first. ”

"The concubine obeys...... Compliance ......"

I've seen it, I've seen it, this Tana didn't make Zhu Houxi as amazing as he saw Zhang Qinghe's appearance at that time, so naturally he just arranged it first.

At the beginning of the draft, there were nine concubines in addition to the second concubine, but there were six palaces in each of the east and west, and the rest of the beauties who stayed in the palace lived in Chuxiu Palace at first, and later arranged some to go to other palaces.

These beauties in the same batch as the second concubine and nine concubines, Zhu Houxi has not been contaminated with any of them over the years.

has had a relationship with him, except for the two concubines and nine concubines, only Carolina and Qu Mei, who live in the same palace with Wen Suyun.

After all, Zhu Houxi has been thinking more about state affairs in the past few years.

Now letting Tana live in the Zhongcui Palace, which was vacated by the death of An Concubine, is a significant change in the palace.

When the news came to Kunning Palace, Sun Ming couldn't help frowning slightly: Could it be that as soon as His Majesty saw the woman who was dedicated by the three departments of Duoyan, he already had a heart of favor and wanted to be made a concubine?

Then I heard the head of the female officials in her palace come over with a happy face and said: "Queen Mother, the master of ceremonies has passed the word that Your Majesty will sleep in Kunning Palace tonight." ”

"Huh?" Sun Ming was stunned for a moment, "But ......"

She touched her belly, and then there was a hint of sweetness in her heart. Didn't Your Majesty say that after giving birth, you should raise a child for a while?

Probably Your Majesty is still worried about his emotions.

Kunning Palace is busy inside and outside, since the queen mother is pregnant again to give birth to another son, although His Majesty often comes, but he has not slept in Kunning Palace for a long time.

Where the emperor is going to sleep, the specifications are different.

But Sun Ming waited left and right, and the table clock that Zhu Houxi was placing in Kunning Palace had already pointed to almost half past nine o'clock.

"I originally wanted to have dinner together, but then I heard that Tao Zhenren had made some progress there, and I didn't know it was this time in the past."

Sun Ming just stood aside with a smile, watching Zhang Qiaomei help the emperor take off his coat, and then go to prepare for the emperor's bath.

When Zhu Houxi pulled Sun Ming to sit on the soft couch on the side, Sun Ming opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty has a concubine in his heart, and the concubine will be content." Even if Natana entered the Zhongcui Palace, why not ask for her as soon as possible, and also have the heart of the three parts? ”

"The matter of Duoyan Sanbu, is it a woman?" Zhu Houxi smiled and shook his head, "Let her stay in Zhongcui Palace, but it doesn't mean that she will live in the main hall." On the contrary, I was persuaded by Yang Shen today, and I felt that my mood was relieved a lot. Why, I miss you, it's not good to sleep here? ”

"That's naturally excellent...... Sun Ming pinched his palm, "Yang Shangshu can persuade His Majesty to solve the knot, and the concubine is happier in this matter." ”

Zhu Houxi looked at her eyes, raised his hand and touched her face: "In the blink of an eye, it has been eight years since I entered the palace." In the past, I focused on state affairs and neglected you a lot. At the beginning, there were more concubines, sometimes in order to avoid harem disputes, and there was no obvious favor between the twelve palaces, nothing more than the length of stay, whether to stay or not. That way, you'll have less time to see me. ”

Sun Ming was silent for a moment, lowered his head slightly, and said: "It is not easy for Your Majesty to succeed the vassal king, and it is good that the concubines and others do not add to the chaos." ”

"This time Concubine An went, and the three departments of Duoyan offered their daughters to the palace again, I thought about it a lot." Zhu Houxi said softly, "Whether it is state affairs or you, even if I am the king, I will do everything I want." There are many helpless things, and I know that it will be difficult for you, but I am afraid that it will be even more difficult in the future. In the past, they entered the palace together, and they also waited for eight years but never saw me in luck, this time, didn't some people spread that An Concubine was defeated by the three departments of Duoyan to sacrifice her daughter? ”

"This thing...... The three people who chewed the root of their tongues, the concubines had already ordered someone to do it, and they were expelled from the palace, Your Majesty ......"

Zhu Houxi hugged her shoulders: "I didn't say that you didn't mean to control it effectively, I just said that it was all human nature." It is normal for some people to have a gradual change in their hearts. So, I'm afraid it will be more and more difficult for you in the future. ”

"Since the concubine is the queen, this is the ...... the concubine deserves"

"I'll talk to you tonight, and I'll help you think of ideas."

"Idea of helping the concubine?" Sun Ming looked at him suspiciously.

"I want to think about it." Zhu Houxi sighed, "This harem is also like a small country, who doesn't have a little selfishness?" Although there is indeed nothing strange about An Concubine's matter, there are more and more princes, and it is inevitable that something strange will happen in the future. ”

Sun Ming's heart was so heavy that she grabbed his sleeve a little nervously.

"Jaejaw is also six years old. At the end of last year, Mrs. Yang actually had a suggestion to establish a prince. Later, when everything was delayed, I was not in the mood to think about it. Zhu Houxi said quietly, "If this matter is settled, it will be easier for you to control the harem." ”

"Concubine ......" Sun Ming's lips trembled a little, although from the perspective of origin, her son's status is unshakable, but after all, it was the emperor who mentioned this matter to her in person, how could she not be excited and reassured.

"Aren't I teaching them well, too?" Zhu Houxi smiled, "I hope that their brothers will be able to assist Zaiji well in the future." This is one method, and the other method is to use grace and power on other people in the palace. ”

Sun Ming understood what he meant, and became nervous again: "Does anyone dare to be so bold?" ”

It is too early to establish a prince, and it is not necessarily good. Zhu Zaiqian is only six years old, who knows what else he will experience in the process of growing up?

"Be careful, everything is a blessing and a curse." Zhu Houxi paused and then said, "I said yes, that's because it's better to be blocked." You also know that I am young and have many concubines. In order to avoid the struggle between the heirs, although I tried my best to keep the rain and dew even, after all, everyone in the palace knew my secret method. Although it is not completely fulfilled, it is true that it can be roughly decided which house to plant the dragon in. ”

Sun Ming couldn't help but nodded.

If it weren't for this, with the emperor's physical strength, I am afraid that there will be a lot more princes in the palace now.

Although the number of concubines appointed when he first ascended the throne was higher than that of the previous dynasty, after eight years, the emperor has always only been fortunate to have 14 people in the 12th palace, and there are still only three princes and three princesses when it has long been proved that the heirs are worry-free. This point itself is already that the emperor is very restrained and long-term.

You must know that these three princes, except for the earliest eldest son born to Concubine Lin Qingping, the remaining two princes are from Kunning Palace. Coincidentally, the concubines, concubines, and concubines were all princesses.

According to the rumors in the palace, Your Majesty is not just a secret method, you can grow whatever you want......

"In this way, in fact, all the palaces will inevitably have ideas, not to mention those who entered the palace together and had the status of noble talents." Zhu Houxi said truthfully, "I always want to make them feel that the days are a little hopeful." Since I can't accompany them more, I can't let them change their hearts because of loneliness. ”

Sun Ming was silent for a moment, and then spoke: "Your Majesty now has a new arrangement for the clan relatives, in fact, it is better to have more heirs, and the concubines understand." ”

She has a father like Sun Jiao, how can her knowledge be comparable to that of an ordinary woman? With the emperor's current policy towards the clan and the emperor's eloquence, since the position of the crown prince has been decided, as long as he is properly educated, the other princes will have a way out in the future, and they will definitely not be able to seize power but also help the prince to take power smoothly in the future.

Zhu Houxi sighed: "To be honest, just looking at how cautious I was about you getting pregnant and giving birth at that time, I know that I am actually worried that you are too young and the risk of childbirth is too great. Concubine An's accident confirmed my original worries. However, I also figured it out today, and it is useless to worry. There are already a lot of preparations, and the rest can only depend on fate. ”

Thinking of the past when he asked his concubines to practice the fitness technique together, Sun Ming only felt that he really cared about the safety of his harem women. In the past few months, because of the matter of An Concubine, His Majesty has often been in a bad mood, and it turns out that there is also this reason.

Then she asked, "What does Your Majesty mean...... Do you want to give the palace some hope? ”

"Yes. Not only the palaces, but also those who entered the palace together back then, as well as Tana who will enter the palace for various reasons in the future, I am afraid that I will have to give some hope. Zhu Houxi told her frankly about this kind of thing, "If you have hope, you won't go crazy." Naturally, this will also make more people think of ways to attract pets. If someone violates the palace rules, it is necessary to establish the rules. ”

Sun Ming understood.

Next, His Majesty is only afraid that he will have to conceive a few more palaces, and even give a name to a few people from outside the concubines.

No wonder he said it would be harder for him in the future.

The son was made the crown prince, and although she has more prestige in the harem, the situation she will face is indeed more complicated.

“…… Your Majesty can first tell the concubine these heartfelt words, and the concubine will be content. ”

Sun Ming looked at him, the emperor who was as young back then now grew a beard and looked much more stable. But the feeling of discussing something with her today has not been seen for a long time.

She stood up and said softly: "Since Your Majesty wants to sleep today, let the concubines serve Your Majesty." ”

The aftermath of An Concubine's death has subsided, and there are signs of palace fighting in the harem to "crowd out" latecomers by taking advantage of this matter, and Zhu Houxi also has the mind to set the identity of the prince first, and he can't help but think about the future.

Compared with An Concubine and the prince who had never met, Zhu Houxi may be more difficult to bear what accidents happen to these more intimate concubines and the son who has called his father for so many years.

And today's performance in the imperial study, isn't it the new situation that Zhu Houxi needs to face after delegating power to himself, when the monarchy and the prime minister have their own emphasis in the future?

The new party and the old party are already merging, but officials are not really together. With their current thinking and values, if they are grouped together, it will only become an obstacle to their own continuous reform in the future.

Therefore, it is time to make a prince.

In addition to the gentry, the power of the industrial and commercial class was too weak to shake the order of the auxiliary monarch who still established by Confucian scholars to rule the entire Ming Dynasty.

There was only harmony in the Kunning Palace, and Tana couldn't sleep for a long time in the Zhongcui Palace: Didn't Your Majesty like herself?

In her understanding, since the white sheep has reached the dragon's mouth, it should be eaten immediately, right?

It didn't turn out to be that way.

The next day, a certain concubine who was in the so-called "easy to conceive" time was summoned to sleep in the Palace of Heart Cultivation.

Two days later, on the way back to the Yangxin Hall from the Qin'an Palace, the emperor saw several talented people who were passing the time in the imperial garden, and showed interest and affection to one of them.

It wasn't until half a moon later that the emperor appeared in the Zhongcui Palace.

When the provincial military teams were competing for the championship, the emperor even brought the beauties out of the city to watch the competition together in a specially arranged area.

In this way, a month passed, and one day in the imperial study, when Yang Shen came to report on the disaster relief in Huguang and other places, he said in a dignified voice after talking about the matter: "The minister still has something to play!" ”

Zhu Houxi looked at his serious appearance and felt a little bad: "Speak." ”

"After more than a month, I noticed that Your Majesty was not as diligent as before. A few days ago, the provincial military teams competed for the championship, and His Majesty brought the harem to watch the battle, which was even more powerful! Shi Caichen was here, waiting for His Majesty for half an hour. This has never happened before. Your Majesty's dragon body is important, don't be too lazy to be a woman, and waste the government! ”

Huang Jin looked at Yang Shen blankly.

Zhu Houxi was also numb.

Recently, I spent a little more time taking care of the mental problems of the existing concubines and nobles in the harem, avoiding psychopaths, and spending more time in the Zhongyuan Hall and educating a group of small people, Yang Shen has something to say again.

"I see."

"Your Majesty! After great compassion, we must not easily fall into the path of desire and indulge our minds. Your Majesty's generation of Ming Jun is now suffering from internal and external troubles......"

"Alright, alright." Zhu Houxi interrupted him angrily, "I seem to have become the king of absurdity that you are worried about. I can't rub the sand in my eyes, although I know that everything in the world has to have some leeway, but once I know it, I still can't bear it. Isn't this a way for the Qing and others to handle it safely, so as not to make a big move? ”

Yang Shen's eyes suddenly changed greatly, and he knelt down and said: "What the ministers discussed before was for the sake of state affairs, and they had no other intentions. ”

Zhu Houxi let out a long sigh: "Are you finished?" I've told you about this, smart and repairing, why are you stupid? ”

“…… The minister didn't understand. ”

"Go on your errand, I'm measured. If you don't understand, go back and think about it. ”

Yang Shen touched his head and left, and Zhu Houxi rolled his eyes.

Didn't Yang Tinghe tell him that he had suggested that the emperor should make a prince?

This stupid boy, seeing that the emperor is lazy in the harem, why didn't he think of this trick?

If there is a minister who stands up and asks for such a thing, it will be obvious that he will have great success in the future, and some people will naturally gather.

Among the officials who may become more and more closely integrated and form a set of new rules for dividing up the interests of the new law, there is only such a major event as the establishment of the crown prince, so that Zhu Houxi will still have room to break in the future.

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