Biography of Concubine Shujia

Chapter 161

In October of the 25th year of Xijia, the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"How is Nanluo these days?" The emperor asked the third son Mu Yao who was watching the sixth prince Mu Jing write big characters while criticizing the papers.

Ten Niang, who was helping the emperor sort out the booklets, slammed her hands and stood up, "You father and son talk, I'll tell them to add some soup for dinner."

After the birth of the Tenth Prince, the ministers of the court became more and more in awe of the Du family.

There were no less than ten members of the Du family who were officials in the next dynasty, and most of them were reused by the emperor.Du Xianyu, a former cabinet bachelor, has been in business for many years and entered the Shangshu this year, one step away from being a first-class bachelor.

Most of the Du family were not leading troops, but Du Zicheng, the younger brother of the noble concubine, was in charge of the military and political power in the thirteen counties of Nanluo, and the North Daokou near Nanluo was also guarded by his heavy troops.He can be counted as the most promising child of the younger generation of the Du family.As the eldest grandson of Du's family, Du Zitian doesn't serve as a general, but he also speaks in the Ministry of War and is responsible for military supplies in various places.

Most of the children who are sent out are officials of one of their parents, and they are excellent in the performance assessment every year.

Although no one from the third generation of the Du family entered the court as an official, the promotion of the princess gave the Du family an extra layer of protection.

Not to mention the two prominent and prosperous women in the Du clan.One is the noble concubine Du Shi who is in charge of the harem and has three princes under her knees, and the other is the princess Du Shi who is favored by the Eight Kings and is vying for favor from the wives of the aristocratic families in Beijing.With these two women who are dedicated to their natal family, the Du family is more prominent than many aristocratic families in Yujing.

The imperial concubine Du Shiniang has been in and out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation for more than ten years. At the end of 24, he was also discussed by the ministers of the DPRK and China because of the memorial to the draft draft.Of course, those opposing voices were suppressed by the Du family and the noble concubine afterwards.

After the tenth prince was born, Concubine Jia was busy taking care of the youngest son, choosing a daughter-in-law for the eldest son, and suppressing another concubine in the harem, Concubine Dezhuang, so she seldom came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Before the ministers in the court could be happy in the future, they discovered that the emperor had once again summoned Concubine Jia to accompany him.And on some less important notebooks, there appeared the imperial concubine's hairpin flowers in lower script.

But the emperor didn't neglect Concubine Degui's mother and son because of this, and usually stayed at Concubine Degui's place when he went to the harem.The King of England is often sent by the emperor to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to handle government affairs.

The court ministers couldn't figure out the emperor's intention for a while.

The fifth prince also began to be gradually valued by the emperor.The fifth prince was named Beizi in the Northwest War. He has been practicing in the Ministry of Etiquette all these years, and is responsible for various ceremonies and contacts with foreign officials.

In addition, Wu Beizi is very close to the King of England, but his mother and concubine have been confinement in the palace for many years to recuperate, and they don't have much contact with Concubine Degui.The fifth prince's niece, the Nalan family, has also become more and more lonely in recent years. Most of the officials in the main family who work in Beijing have no important positions, but they are only in some glorious positions.Since the death of the seventh prince's biological mother, the Nalan family was implicated, and the patriarch also resigned from his important position.The whole family seems to have really looked down on the royal battle, and withdrew from the sphere of influence of the battle.

But in private, the Herongyi Da Nalan clan once sent someone to show their loyalty to Concubine Jia, and the concubine had the emperor's secret guards by her side, so she was very clear about this.

Concubine Jia did not accept the Nalan clan's surrender, but the Nalan clan secretly helped King Ze everywhere and expressed their loyalty.

On the one hand, Mu Yao didn't trust the Nalan family, but on the other hand, he didn't refuse some benefits.It's not a good thing to push people to the king's side after all.

Danalan's family is shrewd, and he can't get sick on the surface, so he saves the solicitation of Concubine De Gui and avoids being involved in the battle between the two palace concubines.

As for the matter of the ten emperors a few months ago, the punishments that she was picked up by Concubine Jia and put down lightly had to be said to be related to her clever actions before that.

Concubine Jia, Du Shiniang, took Mrs. Huimin and Mrs. Duanxian to deal with the affairs of the harem more and more easily.The emperor naturally handed over some government affairs to the noble concubine, who gave advice from the side from time to time.

Shi Niang is bold and careful, and often sees problems differently from the emperor's way of thinking, but she can also put forward different opinions.When the emperor was teaching her, he discovered her sensitivity to government affairs, and he was more willing to invite her to accompany him.After accompanying her for a hundred days, she was rarely asked to sleep with her at night.

After nearly 20 years in the palace, she was overwhelmed by Concubine De in serving the bed.Shi Niang didn't care about this, anyway, she was not a low-ranking concubine who won favor by serving her bed.

After Shi Niang entered and exited the Hall of Mental Cultivation to accompany her, the sixth prince was brought by the emperor's side.When the emperor was in court, he practiced martial arts with a master who practiced martial arts; he also took him with him when he dealt with government affairs.

The sixth prince is smart and is more liked by the emperor than the third brother.When the emperor didn't stay in the Hall of Mental Cultivation at night, the sixth prince, Mu Jing, never went back to the Yaohua Palace, and his elder brother Mu Yao took him to live in the prince's courtyard.

If the sixth prince was taken by his father and brother, then the tenth prince was basically taken by his third sister-in-law Princess Ze during the day, and only at night by his mother and mother.

So everyone in the palace knew that the sixth prince was attached to his elder brother, and the tenth prince was attached to his sister-in-law.

As the only unmarried daughter under Concubine Jia's knees, she is most attached to the Eight Princes' daughters, Princess Jingshan and Princess Eight, and often lives in the Eight Princes' Mansion.

Ten Niangs usually go in and out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, but she understands the truth that too much is too much.On weekdays, he also avoids the prince and the ministers of the court, and does not mix with them when they report political affairs.

Today, my son was summoned by the emperor to watch the second son practice calligraphy, so he didn't evade.

Therefore, when the emperor asked about Nanluo, he hurriedly wanted to avoid it by ordering additional dishes for dinner.

The Thirteen Commanderies of Nanluo used to belong to the Du family, but they were later handed over to King Ze.King Ze's father-in-law is the envoy of the Nanluo Salt Transport, and his uncle is in charge of the military administration of the thirteen counties. The three forces may not have been arranged by the emperor.It not only checks and balances each other, but also helps King Ze.

Before Shi Niang left the imperial case, she was stopped by the emperor, "Adding soup will naturally be done by the servants below, and you don't need to ask yourself. When you are tired, take a break and see what Xiaoliu wrote."

Xiaoluzi understood, and hurriedly said, "What the emperor said is that this servant will go and order the imperial dining room to add some dishes that Master Jia likes to eat. Master Jia has been busy all afternoon, so it's time to take a rest."

"Grandpa Lu is interested, please make some Yao'er's favorite food. I don't eat in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yaohua Palace and Concubine Ze and the Tenth Prince are waiting for me to go back to eat."

Shi Niang added a new cup of tea to the emperor, "Jing'er's writing is up to you, the concubine can't teach you anything, and it's getting late today, so the concubine will go back first."

"Look at your aunt, you are always so knowledgeable about etiquette and how to advance and retreat. I can't help but disagree." The emperor put down the notebook and said to the third son beside him.

"The concubine mother rules the six palaces, so she naturally knows that the etiquette is fair. Didn't the father rest assured that the concubine mother was entrusting the harem to the concubine mother?" Mu Yao joked with a smile.

"You child, you have learned to tease you and your mother and concubine." The emperor laughed, "However, you are not wrong. If you leave anything to your mother and concubine, the father will feel at ease. It is your mother and concubine who will always be at ease. I'm so busy here that I don't even have time to eat with me."

"The tenth brother is young, so it is right for the concubine mother to take care of her more. If the father wants to eat with the concubine mother, it is better to set up the Yaohua Palace. The little kitchen of the concubine mother, the son is also thinking about it." Mu Yao narrowed his eyes. , suggested.

"Political matters are important. The emperor wants his concubine to accompany him to eat, so he is not in a hurry." Shi Niang warned her eldest son, "Today you will accompany your father to eat first, and another day, mother and concubine will order someone to prepare for it." Delicious food, I am inviting you, father and son, to have a meal with our family."

"You, you are becoming more and more polite. Come on, go back, I will go to your palace to have dinner again some other day." The emperor waved his hand wearily, signaling Concubine Jia to step back.

Mu Yao's eyes darkened, the concubine mother was shutting her pet, but the emperor didn't seem to want to be as proud as her.

He also knew that these days, it is not common for the father to rest in the palace of Concubine Degui, and Concubine Degui dominates the emperor.Therefore, the eighth brother's biological mother, Shun Chongrong from the Liu family, has gained favor again through the name of the eighth prince.

The mother and concubine looked down upon the concubines favored by the emperor a lot, but it was one thing to be indifferent in her heart, and it was a problem to be with the emperor.What's more, the concubine mother is a little too resistant to the trust and favor of the emperor.

It seems that we have to find an opportunity in another day to let the daughter-in-law give birth to the mother and concubine in advance.After all, it's not easy for his adult son to interfere with his parents' affairs.

"The concubine will leave." Ten Niang waved to the sixth prince after saluting, "Will Jing'er go back to the palace with mother and concubine today?"

"Jing'er wants to be with my brother today. The concubine takes care of my brother, and Jing'er will behave well in his yard."

"Listen to your brother, the concubine mother is back."

"Respectfully send off mother and concubine." Mu Jing was led by the emperor, and saluted mother and concubine sternly.Small body, meticulous and serious.

Shi Niang glanced at her two sons who were standing in front of the court case, and her husband who was sitting behind the court case and continued to bow his head and put on his kimono. She looked away and turned to leave.

The men of the Mu family are all the same.As for them, women are never the most important.

After Shi Niang left, the emperor waved to Xiao Luzi, Xiao Luzi took the sixth prince away to wash his hands, prepared the dinner arrangement, and left a quiet space for the father and son of the Tian family.

"Your concubine mother doesn't want to get too involved in Nanluo's affairs, you should know her intentions." Without raising his head, the emperor put the approved papers on the pile at hand.

"The manpower in the thirteen counties of Nanluo has not been completely subdued by the son. The mother and concubine first offered advice to the son, and the people below are very honest. I am afraid that there is a lot of dissatisfaction on the Du family. The third grandfather's temper, even your father There is nothing I can do. Concubine Mu feels guilty, so she will definitely not take care of it. It is just a dilemma for her to stay."

"You're a weirdo. You've got benefits, but you have to look innocent everywhere." The emperor picked up the teacup at hand, took a sip of the tea, frowned and cursed, "I've learned a lot from your mother and concubine in this way of handling things."

"The son is not one-tenth as good as the mother and concubine. The emperor said that the son would be so proud." Mu Yao laughed teasingly, "What's more, the son's means are not enough, and the emperor needs to teach him more."

"Father believes that you will handle Nanluo's matter well. Your uncle is a resistance, but your father-in-law is very satisfied with you."

Seeing his son's thoughtful look, "Understood? I will treat your wife better if I understand. How did I hear that you don't often go to her house these days? She is the main wife, and her natal family is far away, so take care of her." she."

It was rare for the emperor to care about his son's affairs in the house, and the people below reported that King Ze respected Princess Ze, but he was not pampered.

His heirs were not rich in the early years, and they slowly increased after Shi Niang entered the palace.Shi Niang even gave birth to five children for him, which is a rare thing in the royal family.So he is also willing to pamper the mother and concubine of the three sons.

His third son is the most like him among all the sons, and he is also the son who is most sympathetic to him at present.It's a pity that what happened back then left a hidden danger for his son, who he was most satisfied with.

He agreed with Concubine Jia's suggestion and chose the daughter of the Sang family to enter the palace as Princess Ze.One is political considerations. The daughter-in-law's father is her own person, who can check and balance with her son and Du Jiu of the Du family.If the son has the ability to subdue these two forces, it is not a bad idea to gain power as King Ze.Take it as a great gift from my father, the emperor.

But to marry Princess Ze, the most important thing is that Concubine Jia said that the daughter-in-law's natal family is blessed with more children, and the children are rich, which is beneficial to the sons and heirs.

He is not a responsible and good father, but to a certain extent, he can still think about his son.

Thinking of the report from the secret guard, the fierce fight between the second son King Ying's main concubine and the side concubine, the Ying princess is almost five months pregnant, and was nearly miscarried by the side concubine, he couldn't help but turn dark.

Little Li is quite courageous and dares to attack his wife, if it wasn't for Gu Nian who already had it in her stomach, the emperor wouldn't mind helping his son teach him a lesson by virtue of Concubine De.Fortunately, Xiao Li has a good stomach.

The second son's main concubine and side concubine entered the palace at about the same time as the third son's main concubine.The second son's wives are all pregnant with children, and the third son, a silly child, still stays in the imperial concubine's room.

If it was other sons, it would not be a big deal for him to give one or two women, but these three sons themselves are not strong in heirs, and having more women will be bad for their health.

I had no choice but to let my son get closer to the concubine, which should have been the job of Concubine Jia.But in order to show his concern for the third prince, the emperor also said it out.

After hearing what his father said, Mu Yao blushed, not knowing how to explain it.It's really unaccustomed to the strange feeling that the father actually cares about his affairs in the room.

The emperor saw that the third son was blushing, and he couldn't help but enlighten him, "It's a common thing for this couple to live in London. Why are you so embarrassed about this child? Look at your second brother, both the main concubine and the side concubine are pregnant. I don't know how happy you are. You also Work harder. But about the child, there is no rush. When the father was young, it was hard for you to have your brother. You go to your wife's house more often, maybe you will have one."

The emperor pretended to be a father who cared about his son. Mu Yao endured it and decided to tell his father the truth. He always felt a lot of pressure when his father was like this.

He knows about his own family affairs, and he doesn't force his children.The daughter-in-law is still young and her body has not grown up. It is one aspect; it is one aspect to let her cultivate the relationship with the younger brothers. It helps to raise the younger brother. Even if there are no children in the future, the younger brother will respect the elder sister-in-law more.

"Father, son, thank you for your relationship. Second brother has a son, which is the blessing of second brother and sister-in-law." Mu Yao paused, "My son does not go to the princess's room, because the princess has come to sunflower water these days."

"Pa" the folder in the emperor's hand fell to the ground, and a word popped out of his mouth, "Get lost!"

(End of this chapter)