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Zhu Shenxin began to worry a little. In the huge harem, there were only her, the queen, and the five noble concubines. There were no other women besides. These were all married by the emperor before. After the emperor proclaimed himself emperor, there was no one around There have been other women. According to this situation, Zhu Shenxin should feel happy. In fact, she is indeed very satisfied, but she can't stand the rhetoric of the outside world, including her own brother Zhu Shenxuan, who expressed dissatisfaction.

The queen is the mother of the country, and she must set an example for all women in the world. This includes the emperor's personal life. If the queen is always jealous, forbids the emperor to have other women around him, or tells the emperor how to marry a concubine, it will damage the image. .

Zhu Shenxin also had such thoughts, but at that time, her husband was not yet the emperor. When Zhu Shenxin was alone in the capital, she couldn't see Su Tiancheng for a long time, so she also had some resentment in her heart. Over time, these grievances have long since dissipated.

There are too few women in the harem, which is somewhat against the rules. The emperor never mentioned women's affairs when he entered the capital. After dealing with the affairs of the court every day, he returned to the harem and was able to allocate his time well. Empress He and the imperial concubine can see the emperor almost every day and feel the warmth of the family.

The eunuchs who remained in the harem were more honest and responsible.

The Chongzhen Emperor of the previous dynasty was also not good at women. There were not many court ladies in the palace, but after the emperor came to the capital, he thought that there were still too many court ladies in the palace.With Zhu Shenxin's support, many court ladies were dismissed, and they were asked to go home to get married and have children, and to live a normal family life. Even the current maids in the palace will be replaced every few years.All court ladies who have reached the age at which they must marry will basically leave the palace.

Women understand women. Zhu Shenxin fully agrees with the decision made by the emperor. She was afraid that the Minister of Chinese and Military Affairs would raise objections. Zhu Shenxin took such responsibility and personally supervised the matter. Since then, the harem has adjusted the ladies twice.

In the harem.Everything is kept simple, and there are no extravagant matters. Zhu Shenxin and many concubines have very strict requirements on their children. There is a special person in the palace to teach the prince to study, and the emperor is also very concerned about the prince's study. For the prince's studies, the prince has many teachers, and some of them are famous.For example, Liu Zongzhou, Huang Daozhou, Qian Qianyi, Zhang Pu, etc., and even teachers from the Western Regions.On the issue of the prince's education, the emperor often discusses with the gentlemen. The emperor believes that teaching students is not a matter of knowledge first, but a matter of quality. The prince's academics do not necessarily need to be outstanding.That is to say, I don't expect every prince and daughter to be a scholar, but every prince and daughter must be an adult.

The connotation of this adult is rich, the main thing is to be knowledgeable, be kind to others, know how to be grateful, etc.That is to say, the quality must be noble. The emperor's understanding of this point was highly praised by Liu Zongzhou and others. It should be known that the influence of the royal family is extraordinary, and it is also a role model for the people of the Jin Dynasty.

Recently, Zhu Shenxin has been a little upset, the main reason is that many vassal states have sent women.

The meaning of the women sent by the vassal state is very clear, that is, they want to enter the palace, even if they cannot become the emperor's women, at least they can become the maids of the palace.

As the Jin Dynasty became stronger and stronger, some kings in North Korea and Nanyang and other places racked their brains to get more protection from the court. Sending women is a good way. It's a good gift, after much deliberation, it's the most beautiful woman.

In fact, the idea of ​​giving away women has existed for a long time. As early as the disaster of Qin and Han Dynasties, vassal states had the practice of sending beautiful women. This is the most effective way. Once a woman is favored by the emperor, vassal states can get more More asylum, and facing other vassal states, it can also have more advantages.

At the beginning of the new year, many vassal states sent women. Among them, North Korea sent twenty carefully selected women, all of whom were as beautiful as flowers. After these women were sent, they temporarily lived in the official residence. However, all the civil and military ministers in the court knew about it. The opinion of Zhu Shenxuan and others was that the emperor still needed to marry a few women, which was also a kind of comfort to the vassal state.

Of course Zhu Shenxin and the concubines were not happy. There are too many women who would like their own men, but the status of the emperor is different. The Jin Dynasty is so powerful. If the emperor always only has the queen and five concubines After a long time, there will definitely be discussions between the government and the people.

On this day, the emperor finished handling the government affairs and went directly to Qianning Palace.

The rules in the harem are not so strict. Zhu Shenxin often spends time with several concubines, chatting and talking about things. The princes and princesses are also very comfortable at this time, frolicking around in the palace, but it is hard for the eunuchs and maids to follow them all the time. Afraid of what might go wrong.

Entering Qianning Palace, Su Tiancheng found that the atmosphere was unusual.

Zhu Shenxin, Chunping, Wang Furong, Liu Rushi, Gu Hengbo and Chen Yuanyuan were all here, and they didn't see the children.

Su Tiancheng smiled and spoke.

"Why, this is preparing for a family meeting. Is there something wrong with me?"

After serving the emperor to sit down, Zhu Shenxin spoke first.

"Your Majesty, the concubine has discussed with all the sisters. The emperor should also obey the concubine regarding the matter of the harem."

Su Tiancheng nodded, and spoke in a strange way.

"I have never intervened too much in the affairs of the harem. I just think that there is not much difference between the royal family and ordinary people's homes. This kind of warmth must exist. Therefore, I suggest that the atmosphere be relaxed. The queen and the noble concubine are often together. Very good, there are external rules, and there is no need to be so serious internally."

"The concubine is not talking about these things. It has been five years since I came to the capital. The emperor does not want to have more children. He thinks that there are too many children to avoid future disputes. The concubine and the sisters also accept it. There are too few women, and there are a lot of discussions in the court, and the concubines and sisters can hardly bear it."

Su Tiancheng was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"It turned out to be such a thing. I'm afraid it's the woman sent by the vassal state, which made you feel uneasy. Zhu Shenxuan also mentioned this at the court meeting these days, but I rejected it. I said it a long time ago. The attitude is very clear, I have you by my side, it is enough."

It was natural for Su Tiancheng to say these words, but to Zhu Shenxin and the others, such words were very extraordinary.

Zhu Shenxin walked in front of Su Tiancheng, Chunping and others also stood up and followed Zhu Shenxin, and everyone bowed to Su Tiancheng together.

Zhu Shenxin choked with sobs and opened her mouth.

"The emperor's love for his concubines and sisters will always be remembered by the concubines, but as a queen, the concubines must consider the affairs of the harem. The royal family cannot let the ministers of the court and the people discuss it carefully. The concubines and the sisters discuss carefully After that, I still decide to marry a concubine for the emperor, and implore the emperor to grant the concubine's request."

Su Tiancheng stood up and helped everyone up one by one. After everyone sat down, he spoke with a serious face.

"Since I said that I will not marry again, it is a set rule. How can I break it at will? You have also seen that the Minister of Chinese and Military Affairs in the court has checked a lot in life. I have set an example. If they live too casually, How dare you stand on top of the court, this kind of ethos must be persevered, the family is harmonious and everything is prosperous, there are too many people in the family, how can there be harmony, my energy is limited, I am busy with the affairs of the court every day, and I can spend time with you There are not many at all, if there are too many concubines in the harem, how can I take care of it, when the time comes to compete for favor, any kind of things may happen."

"I have been with you for many years, and I have a deep relationship. I am very satisfied. I can't hold other women in my heart. If I am forced to marry more concubines, it will be unfair to you and them. Such a thing, how can I If you can take the lead in doing it, if you start with such a head, you will be out of control in the future."

"Everything is special. There are various situations in this world, but the rules are dead. No matter what kind of special situation, there is nothing special in front of the rules."

"As for the matters that the vassal states are worried about, I don't think there is anything. It doesn't mean that if I marry the woman they sent, whoever can enjoy some special treatment will feel more at ease. I have set rules. There are also rules in the imperial court, as long as the vassal states follow the rules, they can get asylum."

"As for the women sent by the vassal state, I don't think it's appropriate to send them back. The imperial examination will begin this year. A group of young and outstanding men will surely stand out. Let these women choose their husbands. The dynasty has a lot of outstanding talents, and it is a hundred times better for these women to live in peace of mind than to stay in the palace empty-handed."

"Tomorrow morning, I will speak publicly about this matter, and let the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty know that we must cherish the women around us and take good care of our families. I will also tell many civil and military ministers, and let my people in Dajin know Know that as long as you put your heart into it, family is their most reliable harbor. Even if you are down and out, even if you don’t have any friends around you, your woman will never leave you. I have made up my mind, and I will never marry anyone else in this life. woman."

After Su Tiancheng finished speaking, Zhu Shenxin and the others were already crying. They had followed the emperor for many years and knew the emperor's temper. I feel wronged for the emperor, such a powerful dynasty, such an outstanding emperor, only a few women accompany him, and there are no other women. (To be continued..)