Each class and circle has its own joys and difficulties. They are not connected, but they all lead to the same destination through different paths.
The lively noise in the distance was getting louder and louder, and Zhu Biao couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound, with joy on his face. In any case, it was gratifying that the people were living a good life.
The capital is the most benign place under the emperor's feet. If even the people here are not living well, then there is no need to have high expectations in other places. With such a number of people traveling, it shows that they have basic food and clothing.
If the warehouse is solid, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace; if you are obedient, your relatives will be strong; if you give orders like flowing water, you will obey the people's hearts.
At this moment, several children's exclamations rang out. It turned out that the juggling here had also begun. They were all specially invited by the imperial government, and their skills were naturally the most outstanding. However, because there were many noble people, they could do things like swallowing iron balls. Those who are even slightly filthy will not be allowed to perform.
But for the little princes and princesses who grew up in the palace, it was already extremely fresh and lively. This is why Zhu Biao wanted to take them out of the city. If they were just holding a banquet in the palace, they wouldn't be able to have this.
Young men who often go out are not interested in these. Although it is wonderful, they go to see it whenever they want, so it is not attractive. Mainly, children and ladies at home are more interested, and they gather together to watch it.
Since most of the performers were men, the maids and ladies who accompanied them were extremely vigilant, lest the young lady who did not go out of her own house make a mistake in her errand. After all, they saw that there were several men who were really good-looking.
In fact, they were overly worried. They had been beaten by the imperial government thousands of times before they could perform here. They only performed their unique skills with all their heart, knowing that it would be a sin to dare to look at them more. If something happened, all the family members would be killed in the grave. Qingyan was very happy.
What's more, it is impossible for a real daughter of a noble family to be stupid. She has been exposed to the intrigues in the house since she was a child, wives and concubines fighting for favor, slaves fighting among themselves, sisters-in-law fighting, and brothers fighting against each other. If she is sensible, her mother will teach her how to manage the family gifts. How could he abandon his family and leave his family for a man?
The story of a poor talented man, an official, or a beautiful lady falling in love and eloping away after falling in love is just what is written in opera books. It may actually happen, but it is extremely rare. Most of the stories circulated in the market are compiled by villains.
Since ancient times, the "Book of Rites" has said: The person who hires a wife is a concubine, and the parents and the people of the country are despised.
When children of aristocratic families elope, they are subject to severe punishments such as riding a wooden donkey, having their butts smashed, having their fingers pinched, and being immersed in pig cages. The man is expelled from the clan ancestral hall, his land is confiscated, and he is tied to the door panel and uses the clan name Beat him to death with a stick...
Zhu Biao didn't like making noise very much, so he led Li Yan towards a cleaner place. Suddenly he looked at Li Yan beside him, who was smiling and looking forward to her beautiful eyes. Zhu Biao felt a little guilty in his heart. Although the Li family must have It is necessary for a girl to serve in the East Palace, but it does not necessarily mean that Li Yan is the legitimate daughter.
Just like Zhu Biao would not take Xu Yihua as his concubine, it is always a bit unkind to take someone else's legitimate daughter as a concubine, especially if she is the pillar of the founding of the country.
Next to Chang Luohua, a woman with womanly hair said in a low voice: "Even if you don't go yourself, you might as well let Mrs. Chen go. Li Yan is not easy to get along with, and she won't miss you anyway. "
Chang Luohua's eyes also surrendered to the backs of the two people, and she felt a little sour in her heart. This was her husband, the father of her child. If she could, how could she give it to another woman? But the thought of such a little woman soon disappeared. Suppressed by her reason.
Li Yan cannot be suppressed. She is of noble birth, but she is willing to enter the palace as a concubine. The prince will always feel guilty in his heart even if he doesn't say it. If she still suppresses Li Yan, it will stimulate the prince's love for beauty and cherish jade. On the contrary, He lost his wife and lost his troops.
It's just right now, it's nothing more than compensation with some dignity and dignity, but it can't be surpassed by her, the Crown Princess. After the Crown Prince makes up for the debt in his heart, Li Yan will no longer be special.
So he withdrew his eyes and said calmly: "I don't need her to think well, as long as she can make His Highness feel comfortable."
"The Crown Princess is so generous, I am ashamed of myself."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also blessed to have a Crown Princess like you."
"What do you know? The peonies in front of the court have no character, and the hibiscus on the pond is pure and unfeeling. Peonies are the only true national beauty. When the flowers bloom, they move the capital. They are just playthings in the concubine's room. The real wife of the Zhu family is still our crown princess."
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Li Yan had an arrogant temperament, but her ability was just what she said. The path chosen by Zhu Biao was a bit steep, and Li Yan couldn't keep up after walking for a while. Zhu Biao happily stretched out his hand to help her move forward.
"Counting the days, the beginning of summer will be the Empress's Qianqiu Festival. The grand master and his wife will definitely come to the capital for a banquet. Please ask them to stay in the capital for a while, so that you can meet more."
Not long after Li Yan entered the palace, Li Shanchang resigned from office and returned to his hometown to rest in peace. The separation of flesh and blood has been long. In the past few years, everything was in vain, and various states and counties were plagued by disasters. Therefore, whether it was Lao Zhu's Longevity Festival or Queen Ma and Zhu Biao's Qianqiu Festival Nothing major happened, and Li Shanchang never had the chance to return to Beijing.
"Great, then can I go back to my parents' house and stay with my mother for one night?"
According to the etiquette system, it is naturally impossible for the concubines in the palace to leave the palace and stay overnight. Even the crown prince only has one chance to return home in a serious manner, let alone Li Yan, a good concubine.
Li Yan is not that old yet. Although she is with the person she likes, she will miss her parents after leaving her. At this time, she could not care about anything else and started to act coquettishly and coquettishly while tugging on Zhu Biao's sleeves.
"Please, sir, I really miss my mother. People come and go during the Qianqiu Festival, so it's hard to say much when I see you. Please...at worst, I will... tonight..."
Liu Jin and others who followed behind lowered their eyes and wished they could even droop their ears. Unfortunately, they didn't have the ability. Zhu Biao had already agreed in his heart. This kind of thing is big or small.
After all, it was just a matter in his palace. At most, he would be slapped in the face by a few stubborn censors. Old Zhu respected the rules, but he probably wouldn't say anything. Li Shan was very knowledgeable, and the ministers had known each other for many years. Even if he is consumed, he will not make things difficult for the juniors.
It has been difficult for Li Shan to grow up in the past few years. He took in five or six concubines and more than a dozen wives at a young age. He heard that he had to rely on medicinal food to recuperate his energy every day. This was a self-destructive effort.
Last year, when Li Shanshou was born, not many of his disciples and former officials came to pay their respects in person. This shows that the results are extraordinary. Although everyone knows what is going on, what you do is what you do, and it will not change just because of your difficulties. The essence of the matter.
Li Yan wanted to go back to Changsha Prince's Mansion to stay overnight, probably because she was afraid that her mother would be wronged, and she deliberately wanted to show off the prince's favor to her, so that those women would not dare to provoke her mother.
Zhu Biaogu acted naively as an ugly beauty and said, "Okay, just this time, you won't be the same again. You won't be allowed to show it around after you return to the palace. Do you understand?"
Li Yan rushed up and rubbed her pretty face, as if there were thousands of stars blooming in her eyes. Liu Jin, who was behind, made a note in his heart that he would have to ask the imperial doctor to prescribe some nourishing medicinal recipes in a while. His Highness, the Crown Prince, might be afraid these nights. It's going to be extra hard.
The eunuchs behind Liu Jin also reminded themselves that they must not neglect Li Liangdi in the future. Look at this favor, Li Liangdi is not far away from being pregnant with sons and grandsons. With favor, there will be children. This is the most noble person in the palace.
It is human nature to bully the weak and fear the hard, to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages when encountering highs and lows. Everyone has a steelyard in their hearts, especially in this palace. As servants, eunuchs, and servants of the emperor, it does not matter how prominent the natal families of the concubines in the palace are. It is impossible anyway. How about them.
But the favor of the Holy Emperor and His Royal Highness is different. The favored concubines are also their masters. If they lose or don't have it, although they don't dare to humiliate them, they should wait for anything. It is not efficient to do things according to the rules. .
Just like Wang Liangdi in the palace, if she hadn't been lucky enough to have an heir and the grace of a princess, she might not have been able to worship the Buddha so comfortably. The whole day would have consumed a lot of charcoal. Who would have been so diligent in carrying it for her? Come and go.
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