Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 955 The Princess

After leaving the small courtyard, the emperor looked inexplicable.

At this time, he really regretted it.

Send their family to a deserted island, and they will be able to fend for themselves!

Unfortunately, his heart is still too soft.

If he transmigrated and became Zhu Di, he might spare Jianwen's life.

Chu Yu, who was following closely behind, naturally didn't know what the emperor was thinking. He was thinking about how to kill this family secretly.

But if it happens, he will suffer too.

His loyalty to the emperor was not to the point where he abandoned his whole family.

"You arrange it!"

The emperor turned his head: "You Jinyiwei will be in charge of overseas missions in the future."

"Your Majesty? What is an ambassador?"

Chu Yu stammered, feeling like an imperial envoy.But the emperor's tone was different, which really made him embarrassed.

"Go and ask a missionary yourself."

Zhu Yixi didn't bother to pay attention to him, then said something, and walked away quickly.

"Father-"

Liu Afu, who had been waiting for a long time, hurried over.

"Let's go back!"

The emperor sat on the chariot, and the white curtain fell, covering the scorching sun, and at the same time concealing the emperor's figure.

Chu Yu closely followed the chariot, not daring to be slighted.

Sure enough, halfway through the journey, a voice came from inside the chariot: "A decree to bestow upon Princess Kunning's son, Zhou Zhao, as Lingshou Bo—"

"Huh? Yes-"

Liu Afu was taken aback for a moment, and immediately responded.

This kind of reward has no merit at all, which is really amazing.

He looked back at the small courtyard, and happened to meet Chu Yu who was also looking back.

Soon, the walking chariot returned to the summer resort.

After receiving the oral order, the supervisor of ceremonies couldn't believe it. After checking the records, he couldn't wait to pass the order to the cabinet.

In other words, the Supervisor of Rituals expanded the emperor's oral order from one sentence to one paragraph.

For example, Zhou Zhaofeng was named Lingshoubo, and the supporting mansions and food towns were all measured by the supervisor of ceremonies.

Of course, the rules are there, but there is a way to be more appropriate and less.

The earl's food standard is one thousand to three thousand shi, three or six or nine, and three thousand is fine, and one thousand is not bad.

The inspector of ceremonies pondered the emperor's mind, Tian Zhong had served the emperor for many years, so he naturally knew it well: "It is probably because of Princess Kunning, the way of kindness."

Since it is to highlight the emperor's grace, then let him be full of it.

"I plan to give Princess Kunning and Zuo Zongzheng Zhou Shixian's son, Zhou Zhao as Lingshoubo, three thousand stones in the city, a [-]-acre house outside Xizhimen, and thirty servants..."

So, this decree came to the emperor.

Zhu Yixi glanced at it, nodded slightly, and was immediately transferred to the cabinet.

At this time, the cabinet naturally tried to figure out the emperor's mind, and understood that the key lies in Princess Kunning.

Therefore, most of the content of the entire imperial decree was to praise Princess Kunning and the emperor's care for the heirs left behind by Chongzhen.

In a word, it highlights the emperor's care for Princess Kunning and makes ordinary people feel the emperor's benevolence and righteousness.

In less than half an hour, a [-]-character eight-legged essay with remarkable literary talent and cadence was drafted out, which completely conformed to the format.

Chief Assistant Yan Chongxin nodded after reading it, and then sent it to the Supervisor of Rituals for approval.

The Supervisor of Rituals selected the young eunuchs to deliver the decree, and the Department of Guards selected a few guards to follow. This is a good job, so everyone has someone with them.

An imperial decree must be confirmed back and forth in this way, and then filed for the record. After a long time of tossing, it can be officially released.

If it is like a TV series, if you directly write and stamp, only a few people know it, and it can only be regarded as a whiteboard, which does not conform to the process, so no one agrees.

Here, the Zhou Mansion is in the other courtyard of Yuquan Mountain.

The emperor came back and forth to Yuquan Mountain every year, regardless of civil and military officials, the nobles closest to the royal family naturally scrambled to buy properties and get close to the emperor, the political center.

The eunuch walked hurriedly, because of his crotch, he didn't like to ride a horse, so he could only walk on a bridge, which was in keeping with the style of an angel.

There are seven or eight guards behind him, and they are majestic.

Soon, he came to the Zhou mansion, cleared his throat: "Go and let your master prepare, the emperor has an imperial decree—"

As soon as he arrived at the door, he didn't hesitate and yelled directly, which startled the servants, and then was led to the side hall by a housekeeper.

Stepping into the Zhou Mansion, you will first see a long stone road lined with beautifully trimmed flowers and trees.

The aisle inside the courtyard is made of stone, twists and turns, and has a panoramic view. Here, you can see beautiful scenery such as plum blossoms, bamboos, and lotus flowers, and hear the colorful singing of birds, cicadas, and running water.

The roof is covered with gradient glazed tiles, which are clearly carved and beautiful. The courtyard is decorated with rockery, flowing water, flowers and trees, which is eye-opening.

In the side hall, there are classics, poems, calligraphy and paintings, or various cultural and antique decorations, showing the profound heritage of the Zhou family.

Seeing this, the little eunuch was amazed in his heart, he had learned a lot.

This week's family is the home of Zhongming Dingshi, and His Majesty is too gracious.

Here, Princess Kunning and her husband, Zhou Shixian, read books and cut flowers and plants, enjoying themselves.

Zhou Zhao entertained the distinguished guest, King Liao, and listened to a little song together, leisurely.

"I said Your Highness, if you go to the Western Regions, I'm afraid you won't be able to hear this song!"

Zhou Zhao said gloatingly.

"I can't help it, my father's order is hard to disobey." King Liao said helplessly, "However, there is still some time, at least my son must be born, right?"

"At that time, I will directly bring a troupe over there, who dares to speak?"

After the vassal state was established, the king of Liao, who belonged to the state of temporary residence, the censors kept their virtues and did not impeach him indiscriminately.

Of course, this is not the reason why he stayed in the capital for a short time, but because the prince who is about to enter the feudal domain can take some ministers to support him in the court.

This is in order to quickly control the vassal state, and the cabinet and the emperor agreed together.

As long as it is not the eight books, the princes can choose.

The censors sat on the wax immediately.

They don't want to go to that distant vassal state, even if they give it to a prime minister, they don't want to go, so they naturally stay away from those princes, instead of dangling in front of their eyes to feel their presence.

Ever since, the kings of Liao and Yue were all safe and sound.

The king of Liao was even more elated, and went shopping in micro-clothes every now and then, even if he was caught, he was not timid.

During this period of time, his little life was very enjoyable.

"Your comfort now is repaid by the hard work of the rest of your life." Zhou Zhao shook his head:
"When the time comes, I will go to Liao Kingdom with you, and you can just make me a Spyder, and then I will eat, drink and have fun with you every day—"

"Tsk tsk, Zhou Zhao, look at your virtue."

King Liao curled his lips and said in disgust: "At least you have to get a Shangshu or something, under one person, above ten thousand people."

Hearing this, Zhou Zhao's eyes lit up.

"Remember, I will make you a high official—" Liao Wang's eyes were full of smiles: "How about the eunuch in charge of the chief inspector?"

"Get out—" Zhou Zhao, who got up halfway and was inexplicably excited, was immediately put off, and continued to lie down halfway: "Just play the piano randomly!"

"But to be honest, it's fine for you to go with me to King Liao, as long as the princess and Zongzheng are willing."

Hearing this, Zhou Zhao showed helplessness: "As the only child, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

"But don't worry." He said resolutely, "My daughter-in-law is seven or eight months pregnant, and the two concubines are also pregnant. As long as there is a son, they will let me go."

"One is not enough, I'm afraid we need two or three."

King Liao shook his head and said with emotion: "There is a long way to go."

"My lord, young master, there are people coming from the palace, it seems that there is an imperial decree—" Suddenly, a housekeeper came to report.

"Hurry up and prepare the incense table——"

"It's ready, go and change!"

"Yes, we need to change clothes."

King Liao and Zhou Zhao left in a hurry.

Soon, the entire family, including the servants, knelt in the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, why are you here?"

Seeing King Liao, the eunuch was shocked and hurried over to say hello.

"Just declare the decree, don't take care of me." King Liao knelt down seriously.

Then the eunuch stood at the side of the incense table and said in a loud voice: "Bong, Emperor Tian Chengyun, ordered: Princess Kunning..."

"Therefore, Zhou Zhao was made Lingshoubo, and he was given three thousand stones in the city, and a jade wishful handle..."

"I will thank the emperor for your kindness."

Princess Kunning and the Zhou family were beaming with joy.

Who wouldn't be happy that such a good thing fell out of thin air?
You know, the earl, but he can be reduced to the next level of inheritance, and then he will always exist as a hereditary baron.

Take a look at Zhu Jing, who has worked hard in Annan for more than two years before he finally got an earl.

Naturally, a group of people who proclaimed the decree received a lot of rewards and smiled happily.

"You guys!" King Liao raised his hand, wanting to say a few words, but lowered it again.

Good guy, it has been almost twenty years, and he is still eating the shadow of Emperor Chongzhen.

Fortunately, he is a prince and has been a prince for generations, otherwise he would really be jealous.

"Zhou Zhao, it looks like you won't be able to go!" Liao Wang was full of regret.

"Where are you going?" At this time, the one-armed Princess Kunning approached, wondering.

The former blooming girl had a sad face, and her life was worse than death, but with the birth of her son and the revival of Daming, she regained a lot of brilliance.

Especially when she is about to hold a grandson, she is even more elated.

When King Liao saw the one-armed princess, he quickly laughed and said, "Princess, I mean I'm going to the theater!"

"Hmm!" Princess Kunning let them go: "Uncle Wang, you are an elder, you can play with him, but don't mess around, don't mess with women who are crazy."

"Yes!" King Liao hurriedly responded.

Although he is almost 20 years younger than Princess Kunning, he is too old to do anything about it.

In theory, Zhou Zhao is his nephew and grandson.

Although the blood is far away, Princess Kunning is a signboard of the former royal family and the court stands outside.

Even the emperor, he warmly called Princess Kunning Princess. If he really shamelessly called his niece, he might be beaten when he went back.

Prince Consort Zuo Zongzheng and Zhou Shixian dragged Princess Kunning to the rockery and said, "What are you doing, Your Majesty?"

"Show the great grace of the emperor!" Princess Kunning saw it clearly, and said casually, "I'm just a girl, so I have to accept the grace of the emperor, it's fine."

The couple were muttering to each other when suddenly the courtyard became noisy again.

It turned out that another imperial decree came, and the angel changed.

"Bong, Emperor Tian Chengyun, the imperial edict says..."

"Confess Princess Kunning as the eldest princess of Kunning, give food two thousand stones, and ten hectares of land..."

Good guy, King Liao knelt down again and listened to the lengthy imperial decree, with ups and downs, and finished it for a quarter of an hour.

Standing up, he was dumbfounded.

According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's daughter is the princess, the sister is the eldest princess, and the emperor's aunt is the eldest princess.

Now who doesn't know that the emperor is the only son, not to mention aunts, and he doesn't even have a sister.

Therefore, after Princess Kunning was named the eldest princess, she became the top figure in the clan, and her status became more and more noble.

To put it simply, King Liao used to just nod and bow his hands when he saw her, but now he has to bow respectfully and perform the junior salute.

"Your family's imperial grace is almost overflowing the street!"

King Liao tilted his head and sighed at the surprised Zhou Zhao.

Two imperial decrees came to the Zhou Mansion, which caused the whole court to look sideways.

But there are not many guests rushing to its threshold.

Without it, it's all about worrying about the status of the former princess.

However, due to the conferment of the earl, there are many more matchmakers who say goodbye.

The king of Liao also lost his interest and returned to the other courtyard.

At this time, the concubine Li and the side concubine Jia who got married last year rushed over, and the concubine Li came here with her stomach straight.

Princess Li is the daughter of Jin Guogong Li Dingguo, and she is now conquering the vassal state for him, so she is naturally very affectionate.

Jia Shi was also unambiguous, his brother was a general under Li Dingguo's command, and he was also the top priority for stabilizing the Liao Kingdom.

Even, to some extent, it is still above Li Dingguo.

Because according to King Liao's plan, Jia Daihua is the most suitable person to sit in Liao Kingdom for him after the Liao Kingdom is captured.

Not surprisingly, he will be named an earl.

"It's so hot, what is the princess doing out here?" King Liao blamed slightly, then quickly helped her to the backyard, and comforted her for a while.

At this time, the side concubine Jia Shi watched quietly and followed him out.

"My lord, when will my brother come back?"

The two of them were left alone, and Jia Shi was much more lively and asked quickly.

"It should be soon." Hearing this, the King of Liao said with a bit of distress: "Your family will be a Spylord when the time comes, and you will bring a viscount with you, it will be very prestigious."

"Your Majesty, I know you don't want to go to the Liao Kingdom." Jia Shi is so smart, she hurriedly walked aside, grasped his hand, and said softly:

"I heard from my brother that there are two giant cities in the Bukhara Khanate, the largest one has no less than 10 people, and the palace is also beautiful, several times larger than the palace."

"You will be the lord of a country when the time comes, and you will be able to inspire millions of people with a single word. That is the real prestige!"

Hearing this, King Liao couldn't help but smile: "That's right, that's the reason."

Wenyuan Pavilion.

"The Zhou family?"

Several elders sat down and chatted about the two imperial decrees drafted today.

"This is rare." Zhu Mou had a vague guess, but he just sighed.

"Your Majesty's Sacred Heart is unpredictable." Feng Xianzong shook his head: "Grace is nothing, but the grace of the Emperor is too great..."

Du Yinxi narrowed his eyes and glanced at Chief Assistant Yan Chongxin.

The latter closed his eyes and meditated, and seemed not to pay attention to their conversation.

Seeing this, he could only sigh in his heart, without words.

The emperor's kindness is too much, so it's a little subtle.

"Your Majesty Qiangu Renjun, you should stop thinking about it."

Yan Chongxin opened his eyes and said something nonsense.

At the same time, it is not nonsense.

(End of this chapter)