Lying in the bathtub, looking at the luxurious bathroom, Huang Qiong shook his head. Not to mention anything else, the glass decoration used in this bathroom and the glazed tiles covering it would cost less than tens of thousands of yuan. What's more, the marble used to build this bathroom obviously does not seem to be produced in this dynasty. It is very likely that, like colored glaze, it is an imported product from overseas.
I just heard that Lu Mengzheng stayed here specially to serve his group. It turns out that the Guilin County Prince's Mansion is responsible for managing several bathrooms. Because the background is relatively clean, it was mentioned by the woman who stayed behind. This so-called green bathroom is not very popular with the owner. Among the dozen or so bathrooms of various styles in this palace, it is the smallest and the simplest.
There are other more luxurious ones in this mansion, such as the Daqin bathroom, the Tianzhu bathroom, the Persian bathroom, the Japanese bathroom and the Korean bathroom. As for the large bathroom, there are two different styles: green clothes and black clothes. Originally, in each bathroom, there were female slaves from the corresponding countries, serving their masters in bathing. As for these female slaves who are specially used to serve and bathe, there are sixty people in each country serving them in shifts.
Moreover, these female slaves are not allowed to be over twenty-four years old. Once they reach the age of twenty-four, these slave girls are immediately replaced by new people. Those female slaves who were replaced were rewarded to capable subordinates or resold, or even taken away and ended up unknown. Even those who are no more than twenty-four years old, if the master of the palace is not satisfied with the service of one of them, they will be eliminated immediately.
But now, the imperial army entered the city. All the masters in the palace died or fled, and the rest were escorted to the capital. Except for some of the female slaves who were originally used to serve their masters in bathing and were taken to Nanning by the old prince, the rest were still detained in a courtyard behind the mansion. He was imprisoned together with Wang Zong, who had been successively searched from the city these days.
After hearing this, he looked at the row of maids standing in the bathroom ready to serve when he came in. Although he asked the servants to leave at that time, Huang Qiong still sighed in his heart that it was really good to have money. Those Persians and great food concubines who are worth a lot of money in the capital are only responsible for serving their masters and bathing here. If the powerful people in the capital knew about this, would their hearts bleed?
But when he came in, Huang Qiong finally gave up the idea of turning around and leaving when he saw Duan Jin and his girls already taking a bath with expressions of enjoyment on their faces. However, he sent out several extremely beautiful women who were waiting for the women to take bath in the bathroom. He was not used to being surrounded by strangers while he was bathing. Not to mention eunuchs, not even women.
Seeing Huang Qiong lying in the bathroom, relaxing, he frowned and looked at this extremely luxurious bathroom. Duan Jin, who was nestling in his arms, put her head on his chest softly and said softly: "What is your Majesty thinking? Did Mr. Lu say something unpleasant to make your Majesty angry?" Are you there? Or do you regret sending those women away?"
Hearing Duan Jin's teasing, Huang Qiong kissed her deeply and then said: "Sister Jin, since I came out this time, I have become much more lively. Tao Kan's words like this are used to make fun of me. I have such dirty thoughts, I just looked at this luxurious bathroom and wondered if my descendants would be like this too? People make their money with their own brains and waste their own money at will."
"But if my descendants also produce such luxurious things, it will be a tribute to the people. Although I cannot expect the descendants of future generations to engage in hardship and simplicity. But I must not be ignorant of the sufferings of the people, and only care about pleasure if they like luxury. , and even produce descendants who are not meat eaters. When the children are older, and I have the opportunity to go on patrol, I must bring them all with me."
Regarding Huang Qiong's words, I felt that her husband was worried about future generations and whether there would be prodigal sons. We also know that with the founding of the country, the emperors of the past dynasties accumulated wealth in the world, and some lived a simple life, but it was not much. People who like luxury still occupy most of them. Except for Emperors Taizong and Gaozong, this dynasty is relatively simple because they are also considered emperors.
Since Emperor Xuanzong, although there is no such luxury of big things, it is not bad at all. Although there is no grand palace, many gardens have been built. During the reign of Emperor Sejong, the situation became even more severe. Not only did he spend nearly half of the national tax revenue, he also blackmailed his ministers to build Yongfu Palace. Daily life is even more extravagant. The daily meals alone cost thousands of dollars.
Because I like to eat Yellow River carp, I have to pay tribute to a hundred high-quality Yellow River carp every day. Even if there are several cold days, people will be sent to break the ice and catch fish. He likes all kinds of Shu brocade. Every year, Chengdu alone weaves and pays tribute. The wide variety of Shu brocade is worth hundreds of thousands of guan. He even built it for himself. It is the most luxurious imperial mausoleum since Da Qi moved its capital to Jingzhao. It is also the most luxurious imperial mausoleum besides Taizu's Xiaoling Mausoleum.
Not to mention the emperors of the great Central Plains countries who were all over the world, Dali was a small country in their eyes. Except for the fact that Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong were simple because they thought about the hard-won world. Starting from the third generation of emperors, it has become increasingly luxurious. Although there are still no great palace administrators, because emperors of all dynasties believed in Buddhism, more and more Buddhist temples were built.
The daily life in the palace is also becoming more and more luxurious. During his elder brother's reign, he was also considered a simple emperor. But the palace had to pay tribute to more than a hundred live sheep and pigs every day. The clothes worn daily are all made of silk and satin. The linen clothes worn by our ancestors are no longer worn. To be honest, apart from the founding monarchs, there are not many emperors in the past dynasties who are not prodigal sons.
However, Duan Jin, who was also born in the royal family, did not care much about Huang Qiong's worries. In Duan Jin's view, the main reasons for the excessive extravagance among emperors in the past dynasties were issues of education and growth environment, as well as the influence of previous emperors. As the saying goes, a loving mother often loses her son, not to mention the heavenly family, it is the same for ordinary families. As long as you have a good education, even if you don't know how to be diligent and frugal, you still know how to avoid spending money.
Changing into a more comfortable position, Duan Jin snuggled into Huang Qiong's arms and said lazily: "Actually, Your Majesty also has to believe that we mothers. Most of us are people who have experienced hard times, and we are also people who cherish blessings. .I am not an extravagant person, so there is a possibility of teaching a prodigal son, but to be honest, it is not too much. Therefore, Your Majesty does not need to worry too much. "
Seeing Duan Jin looking so lazy and lack of energy, Huang Qiong frowned slightly. Even though he has been traveling all these days, Duan Jin's martial arts is very strong. Even though there will be some fatigue, it won't be like this. After thinking about it carefully, Huang Qiong suddenly said: "Sister Jin, something is not right these days. Why are you always listless? Could it be happening again?"
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, Duan Jin was slightly startled and felt that something was wrong. For a moment, I couldn't understand why I got tired so easily these days. This is almost different from the energetic self that I always had. Although he and Huang Qionghuan did not have an easy time together along the way, even though they were still together a few days before leaving Beijing, he still left the last one to himself.
Thinking of this, Duan Jin remembered that his monthly letter had not come for more than a month. Could it be that he really had it? Thinking of this, Duan Jin looked at his flat belly and couldn't help but be stunned. Compared to the first one, she has been extremely reactive since she was conceived. She almost spit the baby out of her mouth when she was not in labor. This time it was silent all the time, even I didn't feel it.
Although Duan Jin said nothing, his expression confirmed Huang Qiong's guess. He stood up hurriedly and wiped his body clean hastily. Then he took Duan Jin out of the hot water, pulled a robe over, and wrapped him tightly. After seeing this scene, Nangong Zhen and others got up hurriedly to continue bathing, then put on their clothes and carried Duan Jin out of the bathroom.
After ordering people to invite Dr. Li who went south with him, he returned to the bedroom with him in his arms. He carefully placed Duan Jin on his bed. Looking at Huang Qiong's anxious expression, Duan Jin, who had just woken up from the shock that he might be pregnant again, leaned on Huang Qiong's chest and smiled. Although this guy is a little too carefree, he should be content with his husband being like this.
In fact, it is no longer necessary whether Dr. Li comes or not. Although Duan Jin is a little careless, she is still a mother after all. Whether he has a body or not, he still has some feeling. She even felt that the fact that the child in her belly was so well-behaved this time and that there were no accidents all the way was because God must have given her a well-behaved and lovely daughter.
If this is really the case, and I can make up a good word, then my life will be quite satisfactory. When she was pregnant with her eldest son, she had been looking forward to having a daughter, but unfortunately it turned out to be a boy. Although my son is also very good, he looks young and mature at a young age. But no matter what, I still feel a little regretful and disappointed that I didn't achieve what I wanted.
No matter how sensible and caring a son is, he is still not as good as his daughter. Every time I see Huang Qiong, the way he dotes on his eldest daughter makes me feel very sad, but I still feel a little bit offended. If it is really a daughter this time, then I will be even happier. Duan Jin held Huang Qiong's face and looked at Huang Qiong's anxious look. Duan Jin put Huang Qiong's hand against his face and said happily: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is worried about me."
"During this journey at night and under the stars, nothing happened to the child, even the slightest reaction. I am also a mother, so I didn't notice her arrival. Now that I'm here and have settled down, it's even more... Nothing will happen. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about us mother and daughter. But seeing Your Majesty like this, as His Majesty’s wife, I am really happy."
Looking at Duan Jin's look, Huang Qiong still looked anxious and said: "This is all my fault for being hasty. If I had known earlier that you were pregnant, I would not have been in such a hurry. When you were pregnant with the eldest child, how did you react? So big. Now that I am always so tired, how can I feel at ease? Just take a good breath, and Lao Li will come soon. Let him take a good pulse on you and prescribe some tonics."
Just when Duan Jin, who felt sweet in his heart by Huang Qiong's words, wanted to say something. Doctor Li, who received the summons, had already rushed over in a hurry. This old doctor has been following Huang Qiong since the beginning of the Hejian County Prince's Mansion. Because I married a virtuous wife, not only have I been kept neat and clean in the past few years, but my figure has also obviously gained a lot of weight.
Huang Qiong inherited the throne, and his status as the former personal doctor of the British Prince's Palace also increased. He directly became the deputy director of the Imperial Hospital, and he only treated Huang Qiong, as well as the concubines, princes, and princesses in the harem. Because after entering the palace, Huang Qiong obviously didn't trust the imperial doctors at the Taiyuan Hospital who didn't know who was behind them. This Doctor Li is the only one he trusts.
