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For the maids and servants of Zhao Mansion, the environment and atmosphere of Zhao Mansion are somewhat depressing.
For example, Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru and others have been secretly investigating the spies and informants placed by various factions in the Zhao Mansion, and even encourage the servants and maids of the Zhao Mansion to monitor and report each other. Secret surveillance is ubiquitous;
For another example, Zhao Junchen has always disliked noise and liked silence, so the servants and maids of the Zhao Mansion always acted lightly when doing things, and tried to be as gentle as possible when talking, very carefully.
But New Year's Eve was different. Zhao Junchen knew how to relax. Not only did he send a big red envelope to everyone in the Zhao family that night, he also no longer restricted some extraordinary behaviors of everyone in the Zhao family and allowed them to do whatever they wanted. They were joking around, laughing loudly, setting off all kinds of fireworks, and also invited theater troupes and storytellers. The Zhao residence was filled with laughter and excitement for a while.
In the past year, Zhao Junchen traveled around the Ming Dynasty and indulged in conspiracy calculations and struggles for power. He rarely had the opportunity to spend time with his family. He owed a lot, so he deliberately took time out that night. He stayed in the main hall of the Zhao Mansion and guarded the New Year's Eve with his wife and two concubines.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's attitude, Cui Qianxue, Fang Ru, and Zhang Yu'er were naturally happy. The four of them sat in the lobby, watching the bustle of Zhao's mansion and the fireworks in the sky, while chatting about daily life and gossip. , most of the topics still revolve around Fang Ru's unborn child.
During this period, Zhao Junchen also took out a piece of paper, which listed dozens of names, both male and female, all of which Zhao Junchen had prepared for his unborn child.
As a result, Zhao Junchen and the three women began to study the future name of Fang Ru's unborn child with great interest.
"I think the word 'Jingqi' is very good. Jing means peace and Qi means beautiful jade. It not only sounds good but also has a good meaning!"
When expressing her recommendation, Cui Qianxue glanced at the word "Junxi" in the list out of the corner of her eye and then quickly moved away.
Obviously, Cui Qianxue prefers the name "Junxi". "Jun" means tall and mighty, and "Xi" means bright future. Cui Qianxue believes that Zhao Junchen's children will definitely be outstanding people in the future. This name is the most popular. It was suitable, but she would not recommend it to Fang Ru, but wanted to leave this name to her future children.
Cui Qianxue is the principal wife of the Zhao family. Logically speaking, her and Zhao Junchen's children should inherit everything from Zhao Junchen. However, Fang Ru's status in the Zhao family is very important. She has followed Zhao Junchen for a longer time and is more respected by Zhao Junchen. The child in her belly is very likely to be the eldest son of Zhao. She may have to compete with Cui Qianxue's children in the future. No matter how simple Cui Qianxue is, she will inevitably have some small thoughts at this time, so I recommend it. The name "Jingqi" not only hopes that Fang Ru's child can grow up safely, but also hopes that this child will not have too many ambitions in the future.
It's a pity that Cui Qianxue is really not good at intrigues. Naturally, her little thoughts cannot be hidden from Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru, and Zhang Yu'er, and they can be seen through at a glance.
It is not a sin to selfishly plan the future for one's children, but it is human nature. Therefore, Zhao Junchen did not feel guilty and just nodded lightly without comment.
After Zhang Yuer's eyes fluctuated slightly, she smiled and said: "In my opinion, the names 'Yinxu' and 'Mingzhe' are both very good."
While talking, Zhang Yu'er secretly looked at the changes in Zhao Junchen's expression.
"Yin" means offspring, and "Xu" means rising sun. The combination of these two words means that each generation of Zhao family's descendants becomes stronger than the previous generation. As for the name "Mingzhe", it is easy to understand, as it represents wisdom. The meaning reminds people of the four words "be wise and protect yourself".
Although Zhang Yu'er is Zhao Junchen's bedfellow and knows that Zhao Junchen secretly has many amazing plans, she has never known what Zhao Junchen's ultimate ambition is. Sometimes she will test it openly or covertly. But Zhao Junchen has always avoided talking about it.
At this time, Zhang Yu'er brought out these two names, obviously wanting to test Zhao Junchen's true thoughts.
Zhao Junchen is now on the verge of becoming an extremely popular minister. If his descendants continue to become more powerful from generation to generation, won't they become emperors? If Zhao Junchen likes this name, it means that Zhao Junchen's ambition is far greater than imagined, and he even has the idea of replacing the Zhu family! On the contrary, if Zhao Junchen prefers the word "Mingzhe", it means that everything Zhao Junchen is doing now is just to protect himself.
Zhao Junchen naturally saw through Zhang Yuer's little thoughts. This time he frowned, ordered someone to get pen and ink, and then personally crossed out the word "Yinxu" on the list, and said slowly: "I prepared these names. At that time, I only thought about the beautiful meaning, but forgot some taboos... Although the name Zhao Yinxu sounds good, it can easily cause unnecessary associations and suspicions, so don't put it on the list. "
Zhao Junchen didn't say that he didn't like the name, but he was worried that the name would arouse suspicion, so Zhang Yu'er still couldn't guess his true thoughts and couldn't help but look disappointed.
Zhao Junchen ignored Zhang Yu'er's reaction and just smiled and asked Fang Ru: "Ru'er, you are the mother of the child. Qianxue and Yu'er are just providing suggestions. In the end, you still have to make the decision... Do you like Which name?"
Fang Ru's identity was that of a side wife, but she also had the mentality of a main wife. At this time, she ignored Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yu'er's little thoughts, and just looked at the list in detail and thought about it seriously.
After a long time, Fang Ru stroked her increasingly bulging belly, raised her head and smiled at Zhao Junchen: "The names I thought of are all very nice, but I like the names 'Linze' and 'Yuxuan' the most. But at the moment I couldn’t decide which one was better.”
"Lin" means nectar, and "ze" means favor. When combined, it means that life is full of grace; "yu" means treasure, and "Xuan" means exaltation. When the two words are combined together, it means that life is full of grace. It can be said to be full of nobility.
The two names chosen by Fang Ru had every consideration taken into consideration. They not only contained good expectations, but also would not let other parties grasp the topic, and would not cause Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yu'er to have too many ideas.
Zhao Junchen also liked these two names very much and said with a smile: "If you like them, just decide on these two for now. There are still about two months until you give birth, so just think about it slowly."
After speaking, Zhao Junchen took another look at the second half of the list, hesitated for a moment, but said nothing more.
The first half of the list provided by Zhao Junchen were all male names, and the second half were all girls' names. However, when Fang Ru, Cui Qianxue, and Zhang Yuer chose their names, they only focused on the first half, completely Ignore the second half.
Regarding this situation, Zhao Junchen felt a little helpless, but he also understood the thoughts of the three women. This was an era where boys were valued over girls. Fang Ru naturally hoped that she could give birth to a son, and Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yuer did not dare to express their feelings. Fang Ru would give birth to a baby girl, for fear of making Fang Ru unhappy, so the three girls turned a blind eye to the second half of Zhao Junchen's list and deliberately avoided it.
Zhao Junchen had no preference for boys over girls, and even liked his daughter more. However, he was worried that Fang Ru would have random thoughts and would not express his attitude deliberately. He just secretly decided that if Fang Ru gave birth to a baby girl, she would give birth to a baby girl. Name it yourself.
"It's the Year of the Sheep soon. Fang Ru's child must be born in the Year of the Sheep. Sheep need to eat grass to thrive. It's best to have a name containing plants. I hope that my child will not only be healthy in the future, but also be happy throughout his life." Carefree... Well, the word 'Ruoyang' seems good. Ruoyang starts with grass, and Yang means optimism and bravery. Together they mean being as healthy and happy as the sun..."
While he was thinking deeply, Zhao Junchen's face also had a rare hint of warmth and expectation.
Being used to Zhao Junchen's schemes and government, and seeing Zhao Junchen's current behavior, the three women secretly remembered this scene in their hearts.
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After discussing the future name of the child in Fang Ru's belly, Zhao Junchen and the three women chatted about other things, and it was already late at night before they knew it.
Zhao Junchen rarely deliberately spares time to accompany the three girls, so after Cui Qianxue, Fang Ru, and Zhang Yuer went through the initial naming matter, they quickly restrained their own thoughts to avoid disappointing Zhao Junchen. They just chatted with each other about some anecdotes about the government and the public, and Zhao Junchen also told a few future jokes that the three girls could understand, which made them all burst into laughter. The atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious.
It's a pity that Zhao Junchen's physical condition has not completely improved yet. Although he intended to stay up late with the three girls to watch the New Year's Eve, as the night got darker, he soon showed signs of fatigue.
Seeing Zhao Junchen couldn't help but yawned again, Cui Qianxue advised: "Master, please go back to your room and rest quickly. Don't stay with us to keep the New Year's Eve. Tomorrow is His Majesty's birthday, and there will be a ceremony to worship the heaven. I'm afraid it will be a day." There is no chance to rest all day long, so it’s better to take advantage of tonight to recuperate.”
Then, Fang Ru and Zhang Yu'er expressed the same attitude, both worried that Zhao Junchen's body would not be able to bear it.
Zhao Junchen understood the importance clearly and did not insist. He got up and returned to the room to rest first.
But at this moment, Zhao Dali quickly walked into the room and reported in a low voice: "Mr. Ge, there has just been news from the palace."
Zhao Junchen couldn't help but his expression condensed.
It is already late at night, and the palace doors have long been closed. It is difficult for the informants in the palace to convey news to outside the palace at this time. If some news comes from the palace at this time, it must be an extremely important matter.
"What's the news?" Zhao Junchen asked in a deep voice.
Zhao Dali organized his words and said: "The news is urgent. It was sent by Hui Concubine Zhao Ying'er. She said that Your Majesty was in a very high mood tonight. He drank a few more glasses of wine and seemed to be drunk. Then he fell asleep for some reason. He reprimanded Concubine Hui vigorously, and even forced a visit to a palace maid next to Zhao Ying'er!"
Hearing Zhao Dali's answer, Zhao Junchen was stunned at first, but then a smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth, and the sleepiness he felt just now was reduced by most.
"Zhang Zhaodi's chess piece has finally come into play..."
While muttering to himself, Zhao Junchen's eyes fluctuated slightly.
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Time goes back to an hour ago.
In the Forbidden City, just like the information Zhao Junchen received, Emperor Deqing was indeed very interested.
After all, tomorrow is his birthday, and it is also the most glorious birthday in his life!
The recovery of their homeland in the Hetao area, the Jurchens of Jianzhou, Mongolia and North Korea voluntarily surrendered, and the envoys from various countries came to the DPRK one after another. It is destined that tomorrow will be a great day that can be recorded in history.
Emperor Deqing couldn't help but be filled with excitement and expectation. During the palace banquet, he drank a few more glasses of wine, making him a little drunk and a little carried away.
After the palace banquet on New Year's Eve ended, Emperor Deqing's eyes lingered for a moment on the maid Zhang Zhaodi behind Hui Concubine Zhao Ying'er.
He has been eyeing Zhang Zhaodi for a long time.
Zhang Zhaodi has a weak and low-key character, but she has a naturally good figure. Even wearing heavy winter palace clothes cannot hide her ups and downs. Her thin waist, fat hips, fair complexion, and pure face will always make Emperor Deqing feel happy. An impulse that combines the desire to protect and conquer.
So, taking advantage of his drunkenness and elation, Emperor Deqing said that he would stay overnight in the palace of concubine Hui Zhao Ying'er tonight.
It stands to reason that at the end of the year and on New Year's Eve, Emperor Deqing should spend the night with the empress. Even if it was unfavorable, he should spend the night with Prince Zhu and Yu's biological mother Xiao Guifei. However, the empress has long since aged and faded, and she only knows how to eat fast and pray to Buddha. There was no interest in it, and Concubine Xiao was having trouble with Emperor Deqing because Prince Zhu Heyu was about to be deposed. Emperor Deqing naturally resisted in his heart, and he did not hide his thoughts at this time.
Emperor Deqing was the supreme emperor. When he took advantage of his drunkenness and insisted on having his own way, even though he violated the rules, no one dared to express his disapproval.
On the other side, concubine Hui Zhao Ying'er was very proud. Emperor Deqing did not choose the most noble queen on New Year's Eve, nor did he choose Concubine Xiao, the most powerful concubine in the harem, or even the most favored concubine Zhang Jiamin. Instead, Choosing to spend the night with him was simply the highest honor for the concubines in the palace!
However, after Zhao Ying'er triumphantly welcomed Emperor Deqing into her palace, what happened next made her face darken.
Because since Emperor Deqing entered her palace, his attitude has been extremely perfunctory, but his eyes have been fixed on Zhang Zhaodi behind her. Emperor Deqing, who has always been very dignified, even showed some signs of drunkenness. He was anxious and would look for opportunities to touch Zhang Zhaodi's small waist and hands from time to time. Anyone could see what he was thinking.
Zhao Ying'er was originally petty and jealous. She originally thought that tonight would be the most glorious moment in her life. How could she control her emotions under such a gap?
Therefore, Zhao Ying'er wanted to drive Zhang Zhaodi away on the spot, her attitude was quite rude, and she even gave Zhang Zhaodi a hard squeeze.
Seeing this situation, Emperor Deqing, who had been patient with Zhao Ying'er for a long time, suddenly exploded!
"I am the emperor! This world belongs to me! Whatever I want, I will get it! In front of me, Zhao Junchen is only qualified to kneel and speak. You are just a bit related to Zhao Junchen, and you are qualified to interfere with my favor. Who? I have endured you for more than a day or two! Now, get out of here! I don’t want to see you again tonight! Zhang Zhaodi stays!"
The emperor's wrath immediately frightened Zhao Ying'er out of her mind, completely extinguishing her jealousy, and she hurriedly hid from the room.
The person who was driven away became Zhao Yinger, and the person who was left to serve Emperor Deqing became Zhang Zhaodi.
After Zhao Yinger was kicked out of the room, she did not dare to go far, so she stayed at the door of the room, braving the cold wind on New Year's Eve, hoping that she could wait until Emperor Deqing changed his mind.
But Emperor Deqing didn't care about her situation at all. On the contrary, the old man went crazy and made a lot of noise in her palace. Zhao Ying'er stood outside the door and listened to the cold night wind for a full quarter of an hour. Erotica.
Zhao Ying'er was shocked, frightened and hated. It wasn't until the erotic commotion in the room ended and she heard that Emperor Deqing had fallen asleep that she remembered that she was still Zhao Junchen's cousin. At this time, she should ask Zhao Junchen for help and let Zhao Junchen do it. Make your own decision.
Thus, there was a scene where Zhao Junchen received news from the palace late at night.
However, Zhao Ying'er didn't know that after receiving the news, Zhao Junchen not only did not worry about her or find ways to protect her favor, but instead looked forward to Zhang Zhaodi taking further steps in the future.
As for Zhao Ying'er herself, in Zhao Junchen's eyes, she has no more use value. Like Emperor Deqing, Zhao Junchen's thoughts also shifted to Zhang Zhaodi.
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Sorry, after deleting the sensitive content in the first two chapters, the bug has got into the corner these days and cannot get out.
There are many foreshadowings in this book, which are always interlocking. The deletion of certain plots will inevitably affect the outline of the entire book.
The sensitive plot deleted in the first two chapters has actually been foreshadowed long ago - do you still remember that the seventh prince Zhu Hejian ordered Dongchang to buy off Wen Caining's apprentices? Yes, from the very beginning, Chongzi wanted to make Zhao Junchen fall into a big trap and force him to take a dangerous risk. The plot of this book will continue to accelerate in the thrilling way until the completion of the book.
After everyone's advice, Chongzi realized that some plots really shouldn't appear, so he deleted these sensitive contents - but this also meant that the subsequent plots of "Regency" had to be completely pushed out and reconstructed.
Over the past few days, Chongzi has imagined many new plots, but some plots are not logically smooth enough, and some plots lack some excitement compared to the original ideas, making Chongzi hesitant.
It wasn't until today that Chongzi finally came up with a follow-up plot that satisfied him.
So, resume updating! This is the first update, there will be another update tonight!
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