Zhu Qiyu did not touch women at night, but in the morning he dreamed of the goddess, and he only woke up after the ceremony was completed.
I just woke up in a daze, and while half asleep and half awake, I felt warm and delicate around my waist, and a pair of soft and tender things touched my knees.
This was like a continuation of the scene in a dream, and Zhu Qiyu couldn't tell whether it was Zhuang Sheng who turned into a butterfly or a butterfly who turned into Zhuang Sheng.
When the wind and rain stopped completely, and Zhu Qiyu had just come back to his senses, the little cutie poked his head out of the bed.
Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "Weren't there a few maids attending the bed last night? Why were they replaced by the little princess so early in the morning?"
When Lin Xiangyu heard this, she said angrily: "Your Majesty is really cruel and cruel. If I hadn't been serving you diligently just now, would your Majesty be able to dream of the land of gentleness?"
I have been working day and night for His Majesty, and I finally found some time to have an affair with His Majesty. You don't seem to welcome me. Wow, that's really chilling. "
"After all, how can you call it an affair?"
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "You are the emperor, and I am the concubine of Qi. The emperor is lying on the bed of the concubine of Qi early in the morning. Isn't this called an affair? Believe it or not, I screamed twice and asked someone to catch your majesty. , and then drag him out to parade in the streets?"
"Shout, shout, I am the emperor, I am not afraid."
When Lin Xiangyu heard this, she really shouted outside: "Come here, come here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chaoyun Muyu walked in holding a food box. Lin Xiangyu took the jade bowl from Mu Yu's hand with a smile, scooped up a mouthful of fragrant porridge with a jade spoon, blew it gently for a few mouthfuls, and then handed it to Zhu Qiyu's mouth: "Come, Sir, drink the medicine."
Zhu Qiyu was so frightened that he quickly backed away: "What is this? I am the great Ming Emperor, but I just slept with a prince and a concubine. Is it to the extent that he needs to drink medicine?"
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "The medicine is on your lips, and your Majesty still doesn't know the crime. Is it just because you slept with a little princess that you were allowed to drink medicine?"
No! That's because you, the old man, were thinking about sending women out again yesterday. It seems that if I don't feed you a bowl of medicine and let you take good care of yourself, you won't be able to return to being a normal man. "
Zhu Qiyu quickly begged for mercy: "I realize my mistake. Is it too late for me to kneel down now?"
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said nothing, but brought the porridge closer. Seeing that he couldn't escape, Zhu Qiyu had no choice but to eat it.
This porridge is like eight-treasure porridge, with a lot of ingredients added to it. Zhu Qiyu can't tell what they are, but as soon as he eats the porridge, he feels that it is sweet, waxy, fragrant and smooth, which is very suitable to his taste.
Not long after, after finishing a bowl, Zhu Qiyu strongly demanded: "Have another bowl, what did you put in it? Why is this porridge so delicious? After eating it, I feel warm and comfortable."
While Mu Yu filled another bowl, he teased: "This is my slave's exclusive secret medicine porridge. What exactly is put in it and how it is made? I can't tell your majesty. This is my servant's cooking technique.
Anyway, all your Majesty needs to know is that if you give your slave to someone else, you will never be able to drink this porridge again. "
"You girl, you dare to threaten me. You are really rebellious. Wait until I finish my porridge and see how I deal with you."
However, after finishing the porridge, Zhu Qiyu pulled Mu Yu into his arms and kissed her delicate and pretty face: "Today I will officially designate you as concubines, little girl, do your best, and I will choose your son in the future." Get a good fiefdom, give him a good title, and let him be a glorious prince."
When Mu Yu heard this, she smiled happily and quickly thanked him. Zhu Qiyu joked with a few people for a while, then got up to wash up, dressed neatly, hugged the prince and princess, and came to Beifu to pay tribute to Concubine Wu Xian.
But he said that the ministers were more active. Over there, Zhu Qiyu was still cooperating with Princess Qi, while the ministers here had come to Beifu early to see her.
Concubine Wu Xian also knew that she could not hide from these ministers, so she had to order her maid to invite them in.
After the salutes and greetings were completed, Hu Hu took the lead in making an invitation: "I have come here to respectfully invite the concubine to accept the title of empress dowager in accordance with the court system. I also ask the concubine not to refuse."
Although Concubine Wu Xian was always kind and amiable in front of her son and daughter-in-law, she was far less polite to these ministers and directly asked the key question:
"I dare to ask the eldest uncle, how should the throne be arranged when the Emperor is welcomed back? Should the Emperor be restored to the throne or not?
I am an old woman who has never read any books, and I don’t know how to beat around the bush. I would like to ask Uncle Da Zong to stop talking about it and just reply to me clearly and clearly. "
Hu Xi could only be stunned. Who dared to say this directly.
Seeing that no one dared to reply, Concubine Wu Xian continued: "You still want to usher in the restoration of the Supreme Emperor, that's no problem, I, a useless old woman, can't take care of you.
But while you want to welcome the restoration of the Supreme Emperor, you come to me and tell me that you want to respect me as the Queen Mother. You are so full that you have nothing to do, so you are using me for entertainment, right?
No matter how unbearable I am, I am still the last remaining concubine of the late Emperor. You were deeply favored by the late Emperor. Is this how you repay the favor? "
The ministers did not expect that as soon as they came in, they would be scolded. They could only look at each other, but there was nothing they could do.
At this time, Concubine Wu Xian was in a state of having no desires or pursuits and was enjoying her old age. She neither wanted to be the empress dowager nor was she interested in fighting for power.
Therefore, when the ministers faced Concubine Wu Xian, who was broken and broken, they could not hit her or scold her, they could only stare.
Seeing that the atmosphere was extremely awkward, fortunately at this time, Zhu Qiyu walked in with the princess and the prince.
The ministers hurriedly bowed and stood on both sides. Zhu Qiyu hugged the princess and sat on the couch side by side with Concubine Wu Xian. Lin Xiangyu hugged Zhu Jianshen and sat down below.
After a few people sat down, the ministers bowed to Zhu Qiyu together.
Zhu Qiyu, who was coaxed by the little princess and felt extremely comfortable, saw that it was finally his turn to make a red face, and he quickly smiled very kindly at the ministers and said: "My dear friends, it's really hard for you to come to pay your respects to my mother and concubine so early.
You bow to the prince first, and then I will give you a seat. It is rare that the previous major events have come to an end. Everyone sits down and has a cup of tea. We, the monarch and his ministers, have a good chat. "
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiangyu hurriedly stood up and carried Zhu Jianshen into the middle, asking him to stand facing the ministers, and then she prepared to stand aside.
However, Zhu Jianshen held on to Lin Xiangyu's sleeve and refused to let go: "I want my aunt to hold her."
Lin Xiangyu could only console her: "Wait until the ministers finish their salutes, and then Auntie will hold Shen'er in her arms."
Zhu Jianshen asked curiously: "Why can't Auntie hold Shen'er during the salute?"
Lin Xiangyu said with a smile: "The ministers can kneel down for you, but they cannot kneel down for auntie. If auntie stands there, she is taking advantage of the ministers. Shen'er, be obedient, and auntie will tell you a story later."
Zhu Jianshen was only two years old at this time, and he had only a half-understanding of what he heard, but he managed to stand there and accepted the courtesy from all the ministers. Zhu Jianshen held his hands slightly, returned the gift, and then threw himself back into Lin Xiangyu's arms.
When the ministers saw this, they felt extremely helpless. The changes in the power structure of the harem were actually more drastic than those in the previous dynasty.
Queen Qian, who was supposed to be in charge of the harem, was ousted, and Princess Nie, who was supposed to be the queen, was driven away.
Concubine Zhou suddenly emerged and took over the Kunning Palace, competing against Queen Qian. Moreover, the biological mother of the prince was really ruthless. She directly transferred the custody rights of the prince to Princess Qi, while she devoted herself to the struggle for power in the harem.
The ministers are now somewhat fortunate that Concubine Wu Xian did not accept the title of Empress Dowager, otherwise the Ming Dynasty's harem would have been in chaos.
Now two queens and one empress are already chaotic enough. It would be unimaginable to add a queen mother, a queen, and five top women together.
Thinking of this, the ministers' eyes changed when they looked at Zhu Qiyu: Did we wrongly blame His Majesty? His Majesty may have been far-sighted and completely public-minded, so he refused to appoint the queen and refuse to honor Concubine Wu Xian as the queen mother.
At this time, Wang Wen stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Wu Xian, as your Majesty's biological mother, must be given a title no matter what. Even if she is not revered as the Empress Dowager, she must at least be revered as the Imperial Concubine. Otherwise, it will be difficult for her to do so." If it is not in line with filial piety, what will the world think of it?"
Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu nodded repeatedly: "Shan, what Ai Qing said is absolutely true. Where is the Ministry of Rites, have you drafted a title? Can you tell me about it?"
Hu Bi didn't expect Zhu Qiyu to agree so readily. He was stunned for a moment before replying:
"The Ministry of Rites has drafted three honorary titles: Zhuang Xian, Zhaoyu, and Cihe. Please let Your Highness and the Concubine indicate it. If you are not satisfied, the Ministry of Rites will draft another one."
