Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 538: The transformation plan of the “female scholar” Xu Miaoyun in the palace (Part )

Xu Miaoyun leaned against the window, the night outside was as dark as ink.

Only the watery moonlight shines through the mottled window lattice and falls on her shoulders.

Xu Miaoyun's fingertips gently touched the ancient strings of the zither.

With a "clang" sound, the sound of the piano quietly dissipated in the quiet night, just like the unspeakable sorrow in her heart.

Xu Miaoyun let out a faint sigh, which was like a wisp of smoke, slowly blending into the deep night.

The me of the past who adhered to the truth and spoke without restraint, now found myself sailing against the current in this palace as deep as the ocean, with every step being difficult and full of setbacks.

She once had a sincere heart, but what she got in return was the undisguised disgust and exclusion from others.

Looking back at the time when she was at home, Xu Miaoyun received endless praise and respect for her extraordinary talent and straightforward personality.

At that time, she was as dazzling as the flowers blooming in spring.

But now, those past events have become like vague old dreams, seemingly within reach, but actually out of reach.

In this palace, every step Xu Miaoyun took was like walking on a thorny path, treading on thin ice.

This unwillingness was like a sharp dagger, deeply hurting her heart.

However, the heavy shackles of reality forced Xu Miaoyun to grope for the direction of change in the darkness.

Gradually, Xu Miaoyun embarked on the maze of trying new ways of doing things, her heart filled with anxiety and hesitation.

At a decision-making discussion meeting in the palace, the atmosphere was as heavy as the depression before a storm.

Xu Miaoyun's heart was already a mess and she was extremely conflicted because of the wrong decision she made due to her silence last time.

As the discussion echoed around her ears, her eyes wandered.

Xu Miaoyun sometimes looked at the people present, and sometimes lowered her eyes, as if she was deliberately avoiding something.

The words came to her lips several times, but she swallowed them back.

It was as if those words were thorns that could easily tear through the seemingly calm surface.

But seeing that the direction of everyone's discussion had deviated from the right track like a wild horse, the shadow of the last wrong decision instantly surged into Xu Miaoyun's heart.

She gritted her teeth and finally made a suggestion in a tactful and tentative manner.

"Everyone, I am thinking that this decision may be considered from another angle.

Last time we made a mistake because we overlooked some details, so this time we might as well pay more attention to... What do you think?"

At the same time, Xu Miaoyun's eyes were like a sharp hawk, carefully observing every subtle change on the faces of the people around him.

At this moment, an aide named Li Ming snorted coldly and said, "Madam Xu, this palace has always had established rules and considerations for making important decisions.

As a woman, I'm afraid you haven't thought it through carefully enough, right?
Isn't the mistake we made last time a warning enough? "

Although Xu Miaoyun's heart tightened, she still forced herself to remain calm and said, "It is precisely because of the mistake I made last time that I have been thinking about it over and over again, and I feel that I should not make the same mistake again this time.

These suggestions are also the result of Miaoyun's careful consideration, and I hope you can seriously consider them. "

However, no one paid much attention to her suggestion, and the discussion continued in the original direction.

Xu Miaoyun was extremely anxious, as if countless ants were gnawing at her heart.

But it is like a bird trapped in a cage, anxious but helpless.

Soon after, everyone in the palace began to prepare for a crucial sacrificial ceremony.

Under the strict patriarchal system of the Ming Dynasty, this sacrifice was like a spiritual ceremony for the family, the core of maintaining the glory of the royal palace and inheriting the dignity of the bloodline. Its rituals were so complicated that they were like a dense net.

Every link strictly follows the ancient ancestral system, like the golden rule, and does not tolerate any deviation or blasphemy.

Xu Miaoyun took the initiative to throw herself into the torrent of preparation, partly because of her heavy sense of responsibility for the affairs of the palace.

On the other hand, she also hopes to take this opportunity to change everyone's view of her like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Xu Miaoyun was well aware of the sacred status of this sacrifice in the hearts of everyone in the palace, and she also understood that any change to the tradition would be like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, which would inevitably cause a thousand waves.

However, relying on his in-depth study of the sacrificial rituals of the Ming Dynasty and his outstanding talent, Xu Miaoyun firmly believes that certain adjustments can make the sacrifices like a carved jade and better fit the essence of the ritual norms.

She found the steward in charge of the preparations for the sacrifice and proposed, "Steward, I have some ideas about the rituals of this sacrifice.

According to the strict definition of the sequence of time and rituals in ancient rituals, we can re-examine the entire process.

Ensure that every link can be carried out at the most appropriate time and as accurately as the movement of stars.

Furthermore, the selection and arrangement of offerings should also return to traditional regulations.

Abandon those objects that are not in line with ancient rituals in recent years, let the offerings be like treasures accumulated over the years, and restore the solemnity and purity of the past. "

The steward's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and he frowned and said, "Madam Xu, these sacrificial rules were passed down by our ancestors, how can they be changed at will?
If we offend our ancestors, who will be responsible for this crime?"

Xu Miaoyun patiently explained, "Steward, I don't mean to go against the ancestral rules.

The truth is that some aspects of today's sacrificial rituals have deviated from the original meaning of the ancient rituals.

Miaoyun's suggestions were all intended to make the sacrifice more solemn and dignified.

Truly restoring the ancient rituals to their majestic majesty like a towering mountain is also for the glory of the palace."

However, the manager's thoughts had long been firmly imprisoned by traditional concepts like iron chains, and he would not listen to any explanation from Xu Miaoyun.

He waved his hand and said impatiently: “Mrs. Xu, you don’t have to say anything more.

As servants, we have no choice but to abide by the rules set by our ancestors.

You should put these thoughts aside.”

Not only that, these conservative people also slandered Zhu Gang behind his back like cunning foxes.

They came before Zhu Gang and said in a flattering and anxious tone, "Your Highness, something terrible has happened!
During the preparations for the sacrifice this time, Madam Xu actually attempted to change the rules set by her ancestors.

This sacrifice is related to the prosperity and decline of the palace. She is so reckless and has no regard for the rules of the ancestors and the palace!"

Zhu Gang was deeply influenced by the patriarchal system and attached great importance to sacrificial offerings, as if they were the lifeblood of the royal palace.

His face darkened and he asked, "Are you serious? What is her intention?"

The man exaggerated and said, "Your Highness, Madam Xu claims that she wants to restore the ancient rituals.

In fact, he wanted to disrupt the order of the palace and destroy the foundation of family inheritance!
Your Highness, you have always respected the rules of our ancestors, so you can't let her break them!"

Although Zhu Gang did not completely believe these slanderous words, he had already begun to have some doubts about Xu Miaoyun.

He groaned for a moment and said, "I, the king, will take care of this matter. You can leave first."

After Xu Miaoyun learned about this, the grievances and helplessness in her heart surged like a raging tide, almost drowning her.

Xu Miaoyun sat alone in the room, tears welling up in her eyes.

(End of this chapter)