At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 390 Wan Zhener

Wan Zhen'er bowed down and kowtowed, buried her head low, her body trembling slightly.

Empress Qian was a little surprised, she didn't know why the emperor wanted to interrogate a court lady alone.

It can be said that the internal officials in the palace neglected their duties and did not take preventive measures for the incident of the east palace leaking water.

If you want to get to the bottom of it, the prince is still too naughty, and it is a bit out of the ordinary to prepare gunpowder in the palace.

However, isn't it... a little inappropriate to put all the blame on the head of a court lady?
Zhu Qizhen turned around and sat on the chair, picked up the teacup, but it was empty, so he put it down again.

Empress Qian hurriedly took the teapot out and ordered someone to add more tea.

Zhu Qizhen continued to stare at Wan Zhen'er, and after a while, he said, "Stand up."

Wan Zhen'er said in a low voice: "I dare not..."

"I say, stand up!"

Zhu Qizhen repeated the sentence with an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Wan Zhen'er got up slowly, her head still lowered.

Zhu Qizhen said again: "Look up!"

Wan Zhen'er trembled and looked directly at Tianyan, which was a crime of beheading.

She doesn't have the guts...

"Do I need to repeat every sentence?"

Zhu Qizhen's tone was a little impatient, because he didn't want to talk nonsense.

Wan Zhen'er had no choice but to raise her head slowly, but because of her timidity, she didn't dare to raise her head too high.

Zhu Qizhen stretched out his hand suddenly, pinched Wan Zhener's chin, lifted it slightly, and a pretty face with pear blossoms and rain appeared in front of him.

At this time, Wan Zhen'er was extremely scared, she wanted to cry but didn't dare to cry, her body trembled involuntarily, but she was also worried about Jun Qian's disgrace, it could be seen that she was trying her best to control it.

Empress Qian came back with a pot of tea, seeing this scene with a dazed expression on her face.

However, she was only stunned for a moment, then stepped forward like a normal person and poured a cup of hot tea.

"Your Majesty, please drink some tea!"

Only then did Zhu Qizhen let go, and turned back to sit on the chair. Wan Zhen'er suddenly felt the huge oppressive feeling dissipate in an instant, as if suffocating, and took a deep breath.

"Queen, are there any vacancies for female officials in the palace?"

Zhu Qizhen picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said something unbelievable.

Empress Qian wondered: "There are a few vacancies, I don't know the emperor..."

She really didn't understand why she would suddenly ask about the female officer at this moment.

On weekdays, the emperor seldom asks these questions.

Is it...

She inadvertently glanced at Wan Zhen'er standing beside her, feeling an ominous premonition welling up in her heart.

Zhu Qizhen put down his teacup, and said lightly, "Do you have any specialties? Or do you have any hobbies?"

Empress Qian was even more puzzled, because these words were not for herself.

Wan Zhen'er also realized that something was wrong, she glanced at Empress Qian in a panic, and said, "Slave... Slave... I don't have any special skills..."

"Have you ever read a book before entering the palace?"

"No... But, I have learned some words in these years in the palace."

"I should be clear about the Six Bureaus and One Division in the palace, right?"

Wan Zhen'er nodded timidly, and said: "Generally understand..."

The female officials in Ming Dynasty are divided into six bureaus and one division. The so-called six bureaus refer to Shanggong Bureau, Shangyi Bureau, Shangfu Bureau, Shangshi Bureau, Shangbei Bureau, and Shanggong Bureau, and the first department refers to Gong Zhengsi.

Under the six bureaus, each bureau can lead four small divisions, with a total of 24 divisions under its jurisdiction.

Each bureau will set up one or two high-rank female officials, and in the 24 divisions under its jurisdiction, there are a total of 66 middle-rank female officials.

Wan Zhener entered the palace at the age of four, and Zhu Qizhen was only seven years old at that time.

It has been more than ten years, and she is naturally very familiar with everything in the palace, but there is a separate process for the selection of female officials in Ming Dynasty, which is different from the selection of palace ladies.

During the Hongwu period, when selecting female officials, they would go to the folks to select some talented single women, whether they were not out of the cabinet or widowed, as long as they were single.

Due to the particularity of the position of female officials, when selecting women, they usually focus on women from Jiangnan scholar families. These people are influenced by their families, have a certain reserve of knowledge, and pay great attention to virtue.

There is no age requirement, but most of them are between 40 and [-] years old.

Because these people entered the palace to be officials, or to work for the royal family, not to fill the harem.

Of course, it's not that you don't want young women, it's just that there is no standard for age, it mainly depends on talent and learning.

Zhu Qizhen's idea is very simple, the current Wan Zhen'er is just an ordinary court lady, not the concubine Wan Gui who covered the sky with one hand in later generations, she is responsible for the fire in the East Palace, but she is not guilty of death.

If this incident is used as an excuse to impose severe punishment, it may be difficult to convince the public.

Also consider that Zhu Jianshen, the prodigal son, had such a thing happen, enough for him to remember it for a lifetime. If he executes the maid next to him again, it will leave a shadow on him, and he will never dare to touch these new gadgets again in his life.

Once bitten, twice shy.

The prince's actions are outrageous, but what else can be done?

Not only can't punish him, but also encourage him and instill in him the concept of vigorously developing science and technology.

The great Ming Dynasty still needs someone to take over. The growth of the prince is very important.

After thinking about it, it's better to find something for Wan Zhen'er to do, at least keep a distance between her and the prince.

After all, there is no precedent for an emperor or prince to marry a female official in the Ming Dynasty.

Otherwise, things like fate... who can tell...

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment, then asked: "If I give you a chance, six bureaus and one division, where do you want to go most?"

Wan Zhen'er couldn't understand, she had made a mistake, why did the emperor give her a promotion?
Female officials are also officials. In the harem, apart from concubines, female officials are the biggest.

"Slaves can only serve people, they have no skills..."

Zhu Qizhen looked at Queen Qian again, and asked, "Queen, what do you think?"

Empress Qian's mood at this time was similar to that of Wan Zhen'er, both in a state of bewilderment.

Her first reaction was, did the emperor take a fancy to this Wan Zhen'er?

However, when he heard that the emperor was going to promote her to be an official, he immediately dismissed the idea.

There has never been a precedent for an emperor to marry a female official in Ming Dynasty. Relatively speaking, the status of female officials in the harem is relatively high. For example, the female history of Gong Zhengsi is regarded as a teacher. Even if they are as expensive as queens and concubines, they will treat them differently treat.

But I don't know why the emperor has taken a fancy to Wan Zhen'er, and suddenly wants to give her an official position.

"I think Shangyi Bureau is more suitable."

Although Empress Qian didn't know the reason, she had no choice but to find an answer.

Shangyi Bureau is responsible for palace etiquette, and has four divisions under its jurisdiction: Si Ji, Si Le, Si Bin, and Si Zan.

In this era, a woman's lack of talent is virtue. Although ordinary women have never read a book, they still have a grasp of basic etiquette, not to mention that Wan Zhen'er has been in the palace for more than ten years, and she has almost been influenced by her ears and eyes.

Zhu Qizhen shook his head, and said, "Shangyi Bureau needs to thoroughly read the Six Classics, especially Zhouli, otherwise it is inappropriate to have a half-knowledge of many etiquettes."

Empress Qian thought for a while, and then said, "Then go to Shangfu Bureau."

The Bureau of Shangfu has four divisions, Si Bao, Si Yi, Si Zhang, and Si Decoration. To put it bluntly, they are full-time tailors in the palace.

The costumes of the Ming Dynasty were very particular. Whether it was an official or a eunuch and a court lady, there were strict regulations on what clothes to wear at what level.

Even the emperor's dragon robe has several styles.

The highest specification is the mianfu, which is also the most noble dress from ancient times to the present.

The second is Dagon clothing, which is used to attend daily sacrifices and festival ceremonies, such as Zhengdan, Winter Solstice and other occasions.

In addition, there are more than a dozen types of clothing, such as Pibian clothing, Wubian clothing, Yanbian clothing, Tongtianguan clothing, auspicious clothing, green clothing, etc. Different styles need to be worn on different occasions, all of which are exquisite. .

Tailoring is suitable for women, so Empress Qian would recommend Shangfu Bureau.

Zhu Qizhen couldn't make up his mind, so he asked, "What do you think?"

Wan Zhen'er didn't dare to say anything, she just kept nodding, her expression still terrified.

"Hey……"

At this time, Empress Qian suddenly snorted softly, and then covered her stomach, her eyebrows furrowed tightly.

Zhu Qizhen hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Empress Qian shook her hand and said with difficulty: "No...it's nothing..."

"That's all, nothing else?"

Zhu Qizhen hurriedly ordered: "Quickly pass on to the imperial doctor!"

Wan Zhen'er trotted out quickly, and turned back after a while.

Zhu Qizhen said angrily: "Didn't you hear that I asked you to pass on the imperial doctor?"

Wan Zhen'er's face was pale, and she boldly said: "I met Eunuch Huai'en when I went out, and he has already gone. I feel...my lady's illness..."

Zhu Qizhen asked, "Do you know how to see a doctor?"

"No, it won't..."

Wan Zhen'er shook her head, and explained: "This servant just thinks that it may be... the abdominal pain from the moon water..."

Zhu Qizhen was stunned for a moment, then looked at Empress Qian with a questioning look.

Empress Qian's face was sallow, and said: "It's almost these few days, but...the days are not allowed, concubine, concubine..."

"Okay, you lie down first."

Zhu Qizhen helped her to the bed, and then asked: "Since you can see the disease, what can you do?"

Wan Zhen'er quickly poured a glass of water and said, "Drink more hot water!"

Zhu Qizhen: ...

Empress Qian took the water glass and took a sip, but there was no relief.

Seeing this, Wan Zhen'er said again: "Your Majesty, I have suffered from this disease myself. If the pain is severe, you need to press the Zhongji, Ciliao, and Diji acupoints. Maybe it can relieve it."

Zhu Qizhen asked again: "Where are the three acupuncture points you mentioned?"

Wan Zhen'er pointed to the position of Empress Qian's lower abdomen, and said, "This is the Zhongji acupoint..."

Zhu Qizhen stretched out his hand to press it, and asked, "Is it here?"

"Half an inch down."

"here?"

"It's a little off, it should be to the right..."

"Forget it, you come!"

Zhu Qizhen stood up and made room for Wan Zhen'er.

Wan Zhen'er didn't care about being frightened at this time, she sat in front of the bed and pressed the acupuncture points for Empress Qian.

After about a cup of tea, finally, the brows relaxed a little.

When Zhu Qizhen saw this, the stone hanging in his heart fell to the ground.

Although he didn't know much about medicine, he knew very well that in an era when medicine was scarce, any illness could lead to death.

At this time, Wynn hurried over with the imperial doctor.

Wan Zhen'er consciously gave up her seat, and then the imperial doctor took the pulse.

After working hard for a long time, the imperial doctor gave a conclusion: "Abdominal pain during menstruation is due to deficiency and excess. The excess may be due to cold stagnation, or blood stagnation, or qi stagnation, or heat stagnation. Deficiency may be due to blood deficiency. , due to qi deficiency..."

"Just tell me directly, what disease does the queen suffer from?"

"Reporting to the emperor, it is... Dysmenorrhea!"

Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but glanced at Wan Zhen'er, and asked again: "How to treat it?"

"The minister has already issued a prescription. You only need to take the medicine according to the prescription, and then apply auxiliary means to relieve it."

"What aid?"

"Need to press Zhongji, Ciliao, and Diji acupoints, but these acupoints are relatively private. The old minister suggested that the emperor can find a court lady, and the old minister will teach this method to the empress three times a day in the morning, noon and evening. "

Zhu Qizhen looked at Wan Zhen'er again, and said: "I know the method you mentioned, the Qing family can just grab the medicine!"

"Yes!"

The imperial doctor left with the medicine box, Zhu Qizhen turned around and asked Wan Zhen'er, "When did you learn medicine?"

"Slaves...have never learned..."

Wan Zhen'er hastily replied truthfully: "It's just... In the early years, the slaves also had similar illnesses, and after a long illness became a doctor, I also learned some."

"Is this disease... serious?"

Even if Zhu Qizhen came from modern times, he is not omniscient and omnipotent. Regarding women's diseases... he is completely blind in knowledge.

Wan Zhen'er said: "This kind of disease varies from person to person. The slave girl's illness is relatively mild. After treatment, she has recovered."

"It's fine if it can be cured!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded, seemed to think of something, and asked in a low voice: "Is it affecting fertility?"

He also suddenly remembered that Empress Qian has been doing nothing, could it be related to this disease?
Wan Zhen'er said truthfully: "I don't know..."

Zhu Qizhen sighed, and said: "Well, you don't care about anything now, and take care of the queen wholeheartedly. If you can cure the queen's illness, I will reward you a lot!"

Wan Zhen'er hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your servant does not ask for a reward!"

"Then what do you want?"

"I beg the emperor... to let go of the two younger brothers of the servant girl..."

Wan Zhen'er's voice trembled a little, she said these words out of sheer courage.

Zhu Qizhen said lightly: "Are you bargaining with me?"

"No...don't dare..."

Wan Zhen'er hurriedly replied: "My servant's two younger brothers bought contraband in the black market. If you are guilty, you should be punished. The fire in the East Palace is due to your dereliction of duty. The consequences... I am willing to bear the consequences alone!"

Zhu Qizhen looked at her coldly, and said, "As for their questions, I will definitely deal with them fairly. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Wan Zhen'er seemed to understand something, and hurriedly kowtowed: "Thank you, my servant, for your kindness!"

Zhu Qizhen thought to himself, to deal with it justly is to see how big a crime the two of them have committed. If there is really a problem, should they be killed or should they be killed? Isn't it too early for you to thank me now?

Forget it, don't get entangled with her about these things, the most urgent thing is to take good care of Empress Qian.

He had a vague feeling that Queen Qian's lack of childbearing for many years might be related to this disease. Although he couldn't say it, the feeling was very strong.

As for Wan Zhen'er's fate, let's talk about it later!

In short, she cannot be allowed to stay with the prince.

(End of this chapter)