Lin Xiangyu asked again: "What about Emperor Shizong Xiaowu?"
Zhu Qiyu replied categorically: "I won't worship him anyway. If you really like him, you can engrave a memorial tablet and sleep with your arms around him every day."
But you don’t want me to learn from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, right? At that time, like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, I will give you a "leaving the son to go to the mother", and I will ask you whether it is a surprise or not, whether it is unexpected or not? "
Hearing this, Lin Xiangyu immediately shook her head like a rattle: "Don't say goodbye, it's better not to worship him. The slave family only wants to be a submissive little woman under her husband. Why should she keep her son and go to her mother? This is not Is it a sin?"
"Then come on, just be honest. To use Sima Guang's original words: 'extremely extravagant and lustful, heavy punishments, luxurious palaces at home, foreign affairs abroad. Believing in gods and monsters, wandering around without restraint.
The people were exhausted and turned into thieves, which was very different from Qin Shihuang. '
I don't want to be such an emperor. My role models are the seven Han emperors I just mentioned.
After twenty years as emperor, if I can compare with Emperor Zhongzong Xiaoxuan, I will kowtow and burn incense. "
The three of them talked and laughed, left the old prince's mansion, and took a chariot to Mingyufang.
In the northernmost part of Mingyu Square, a row of shops facing Xizhimen Street had already been taken over by Prince Qi's Mansion.
Zhu Qiyu took Lin Xiangyu into the best-located store: Mingyu Baibao Pavilion to look for new gadgets.
The entire Baibao Pavilion is temporarily closed and will not receive other guests. Chen Lin and Huang Qi, along with their confidants, closely guarded them.
Ningxiang took Shu Liang, Liu Chang and others into the Lingyu Treasure Building next door.
Shu Liang and Liu Chang felt very strange why the three of them acted separately. What's even more strange is that Lin Xiangyu, the former housekeeper princess and now the birth mother of the heir apparent, is becoming more and more like a little girl. She holds the emperor's arm and is jumping around and acting coquettishly.
And the Empress Ningxiang in front of her was very relaxed when she was with the emperor, and she didn't care about dignity. But after leaving the emperor, he looked gentle, kind, elegant and quiet. Just standing there with a smile made people feel like a spring breeze.
Ningxiang took everyone up to the second floor and wandered among the rows of shelves, carefully playing with various rare treasures. The shopkeeper of Zhenbaolou followed behind with a flattering look on his face, cherishing this hard-won opportunity to perform.
Ningxiang played with a jade cup and suddenly turned to Shu Liang and asked: "What is Wang Cheng doing recently? Why don't they show up?"
When Shu Liang heard this, his heart tightened: Sure enough, there is no good banquet and no good building. No wonder this lady came to visit Zhenbao Tower alone, she must be arranging things for the emperor. But what is Wang Cheng doing recently, honestly? Isn't this a complaint behind the scenes?
So Shu Liang tentatively replied: "Wang Cheng must be busy with the affairs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies recently. The Emperor asked him to supervise the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities. After he is busy with the Supervisor of Ceremonies, he will also be in charge of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities. Walk around the Si Yamen to get familiar with the situation."
Ningxiang frowned: "What else?"
When Shu Liang saw his mother-in-law frowning, he knew that he would be in danger if he didn't tell the truth, so he quickly added: "Wang Cheng has been very close to Wang Yining, the Minister of Rites, recently.
I heard that they even joined the clan and recognized relatives.
The position of the Minister of Rites has been vacant for a long time. Wang Yining frequently showed favor to Wang Cheng, fawning and flattering him, trying to find a position as the Minister of Rites, and even wanted to take the opportunity to join the cabinet. "
When Ningxiang heard this, her brows relaxed, and then she glanced at Shu Liang faintly.
Shu Liang was shocked when he saw this. This empress's eyes could speak, which probably meant: Are you so perfunctory when you are having trouble with Empress Yu and Concubine Xiang? It's also the Jade Concubine who asked me a question and you gave me an explanation? Looking at them can determine your future, but I can't decide?
Isn't this a joke? Who in the capital doesn't know how much Empress Ningxiang is doted on by the emperor.
Shu Liang had just come back to his senses when he heard Ningxiang continue: "This time around the power distribution in the inner court, although Wang Cheng is still in charge of the Chief of Ceremonies, he has suffered a lot in terms of actual power.
If he wants to help Wang Yining enter the cabinet as Minister of Rites, let him do it.
Shu Liang, do you have a woman you like? I will choose two pieces of jade to give to her. "
When Shu Liang heard this, he wanted to start wiping his sweat. Each concubine's behavior style was completely different, which was too difficult to serve. The empress in front of me still has a willful style of being nagging.
After thinking for a while, Shu Liang frowned and replied: "My Lady, according to the imperial system, eunuchs are not allowed to take wives and concubines."
Ningxiang waved her hand: "Okay, okay, what is the court system? Can you eat it? I'm asking you if there is a woman you like?"
Shu Liang could only answer truthfully: "Yes, when I was sent by the emperor to Shanxi on errands, Ji Guang, the deputy commander of the Xuanfu, had his house confiscated. He had a concubine who was extremely beautiful in the world and was supposed to be in the Jiaofang Division.
It was Mr. Wang who helped the slave suppress it and temporarily stayed in Xuan Mansion. "
"Wang Shan, right? Li Bing must have known about it, and he acquiesced to it?"
Shu Liang quickly knelt down and said, "This slave is guilty, please punish me."
"Okay, okay, get up. That woman will be rewarded to you as a concubine. She will be fair and honorable. Bring her back to the palace for us to see.
If anything happens in the future, you can come to any of the imperial concubines and they will handle it clearly for you.
When you are doing things lately, why are you always separated from your husband? Why are you so secretive? How come your emperor doesn’t love you anymore? What good things can you do without thinking of you? "
Shu Liang kowtowed quickly to show his loyalty. The main reason is that there are a new group of powerful eunuchs from Nanjing in the inner court, which really makes the four eunuchs Wang Cheng, Shu Liang, Zhang Yong, and Wang Qin, who were born in the Prince's Palace, feel a little uncomfortable.
After the emperor's adjustment, the inner court became seventeen eunuchs who dispersed the power, which made Wang Cheng and others feel like they had fallen out of favor.
Ningxiang added: "My husband regards the four of you as relatives, but many times, he has his own difficulties. You are his closest confidants, so you should be more considerate of him.
There are some things that you really can't help, but your husband will not harm you. As long as he is the emperor for a day, you will never be left behind.
If there is anything missing in the future, if you want anything, just ask. As long as a man can do it, he can do it for you. "
When Shu Liang heard this, he began to wipe his tears in grievance. Wang Cheng and Shu Liang have been under a lot of pressure recently, and Ningxiang comforted them with gentle words for a while.
After finally coaxing Shu Liang, Ningxiang asked Liu Chang again: "Uncle Wu An, I heard that He Yi gave his concubine to you, are you comfortable using it?"
When Liu Chang heard this, his nose felt sore and he started to cry.
Ningxiang quickly tried to dissuade her: "No, no, no, no, Wu Anbo, you are so scary. You are a great man. Why do you look like you are ready to shed tears at any time when you mention my concubine?"
"Mother, I feel miserable. The last group of concubines were jealous all day long and made the house restless. This group of concubines are not much better.
I really couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to give these concubines to my subordinates as well, and asked my empress for permission. "
Ningxiang nodded: "Send it, send it. We went to North Korea to buy a group of maids and maids. When we set up the West Factory, we selected some smart women, taught them how to serve men, and trained them as spies.
Now that the West Factory is gone, these people are all under the name of Siyuan Bureau. To put it simply, they are nominally palace maids who grow flowers and vegetables.
You also know that most of our beloved concubines are pregnant, so there is not enough manpower, so I have been put on the shelf to take care of the bureau.
Let's pretend to be a public servant now. I will use the little power in my hands to select four women from the Siyuan Bureau and give them to you.
This concubine trained me personally, so there is absolutely no problem. If you still don't like it, you come here with a knife, but I am the only one asking. "
"How dare you? I'll just thank you."
Ningxiang added: "Although they were trained as spies, I did not arrange for them to monitor you. I am not bored to this extent."
Liu Chang smiled and said: "Of course, of course."
Ningxiang asked again: "It's not a problem for you, Uncle Wu An, to be alone all the time. Marquis Chengshan has a granddaughter who is waiting to be married. After retaking Annan, Marquis Chengshan was promoted to Duke, and Bo Wu An was promoted to Marquis. They happened to be the right match in Yemen.
If you want a concubine to make peace for you and a powerful female housekeeper, you don't have to worry about those concubines acting like monsters anymore. "
(End of chapter)
