Chapter 655 Order to obey the hearts of the people
One class and one circle, each has its own joys, each has its own difficulties, and they are not connected, but they all lead to the same goal.
The bustling movement in the distance is getting louder and louder, and Zhu Biao can't help but look in the direction of the sound, with joy on his face. In any case, it is gratifying that the people are doing well.
The capital city, the most benevolent place under the foot of the emperor, if the people here are not living well, then there is no need to have any expectations in other places. With such a large number of people traveling, it can be seen that at least food and clothing are available.
If the warehouse is real, you know the etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you know the honor and disgrace;
At this moment, a few children's exclamations sounded. It turned out that the juggling here had also started, and they were all specially invited by the inner government. Naturally, the ability is the most outstanding, but because there are many nobles, such as swallowing iron balls. If it is slightly dirty, it cannot be performed.
However, for the little princes and princesses who grew up in the palace, it was already extraordinarily fresh and lively, which is why Zhu Biao wanted to take them out of the city. If it was just a banquet in the palace, there would be no such thing.
The sons who often go out are not interested in these. Although it is exciting, they usually watch it whenever they want, so it is not very attractive. The main thing is that children and house girls and wives are more interested, playing and watching together.
Because most of the performers are men, the accompanying maids and women are all extra precautions, so as not to make mistakes with the ladies who don’t leave the house and make mistakes. After all, they see that several men are really handsome.
In fact, they are too worried. They have been beaten by the inner government thousands of times before they can perform here. They only perform their unique skills with all their heart. They know that it is a crime to dare to look at them. Qing Yan gave it a good time.
What's more, the daughter of a real official family can't be really stupid. She has been obsessed with intrigues in the mansion since she was a child, wives and concubines fight for favor, slaves fight among themselves, sisters-in-law fight each other, and brothers fight against each other. If she is sensible, her mother will teach her to take care of the family. Dao, how could it be possible for a man to abandon his family and relatives.
Poor talented scholars, official officials and beautiful ladies elope when they fall in love, but they are all from opera books. It may happen, but it is extremely rare. Most of the rumors in the market are compiled by villains.
Since the ancient "Book of Rites", there is a saying: The hired one is a wife, and the other is a concubine, and the parents and the people of the country are all despised.
If the children of aristocratic families elope, they will be subjected to severe punishments such as riding a wooden donkey, beating their buttocks, pinching their fingers, and soaking in a pig cage. beat him to death with a stick...
Zhu Biao didn't like to be too noisy, so he led Li Yan to a quieter place, and suddenly looked at Li Yan, who was beside him with a smile and beautiful eyes, Zhu Biao felt a little guilty, even though the Li family must have It is to send out a girl to serve in the East Palace, but it does not necessarily have to be Li Yan, the first daughter.
Just as Zhu Biao would not accept Xu Yihua as a concubine, it would be a little unkind to accept someone else's prostitute's daughter as a concubine, especially when someone is the pillar of the country's founding meritorious service.
Beside Chang Luohua, a woman combing her temples whispered, "Even if you don't go by yourself, you can let that Mrs. Chen go, Li Yan is not easy to get along with, and she will never miss you. "
Chang Luohua's eyes also surrendered to the backs of the two people, feeling a little sour in his heart, this is her husband, the father of her child, if possible, how could she give it up to other women, but this kind of little woman's thoughts quickly fade away Overwhelmed by her reason.
Li Yan can't be suppressed, she comes from a noble background, but she is willing to enter the palace as a concubine, the prince will always feel guilty if she doesn't say anything, if she still suppresses Li Yan, the more it will stimulate the prince's pity and cherish the jade, on the contrary Lost his wife and lost his army.
It’s just right now, it’s nothing more than giving some honor and decent compensation, and she can’t surpass her as a princess. When the prince has made up for the debt in his heart, Li Yan will not be special.
So he withdrew his gaze and said indifferently: "I don't need her to read well, as long as she can make His Highness feel at ease."
"The crown princess is magnanimous, and the concubines feel ashamed."
"What do you know, the peony in front of the court is unqualified, the flower on the pond is pure and unfeeling, only the peony is really beautiful, the flowers move the capital when it blooms, and it is just a plaything in the concubine's room. The real Zhu family's wife is still our princess after all."
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Li Yan is arrogant, but that’s just what she says. The path Zhu Biao chose is a bit steep, and Li Yan can’t keep up after walking for a while. Zhu Biao cheerfully stretched out his hand to help her move forward.
"Accounting the days, summer is the Empress's Thousand Autumn Festival. At that time, the grand master and his wife must come to Beijing for a banquet. Please stay in Beijing for a while, so you can see more."
Not long after Li Yan entered the palace, Li Shanchang resigned from office and returned to his hometown to take care of him. His family was separated for a long time. No big deal was done, and Li Shanchang never had a chance to return to Beijing.
"Great, can the concubine go back to her mother's house to stay with her for one night?"
According to the etiquette system, it is naturally impossible for the concubines in the palace to stay overnight. Even the crown princess has only one chance to return home in a serious way, let alone Li Yan, a good concubine.
Li Yan is not very old. Although she is with the person she likes, she will always miss her when she leaves her parents. At this time, she doesn't care about anything else, she grabs Zhu Biao's sleeve and starts acting coquettishly.
"I beg my lord, my concubine really misses my mother, and my mother will come and go during the Qianqiu Festival, so I don't want to talk too much when I see her, please... at worst, my concubine tonight..."
Following behind, Liu Jin and the others bowed their heads and lowered their eyes, wishing they could droop their ears. Unfortunately, they really didn't have the ability. Zhu Biao had already agreed in his heart.
After all, it's just a matter in his palace, and at most it will be persuaded by a few tough censors. Old Zhu respects rules, but he probably won't say anything. Li Shan is very knowledgeable, and the officials have known each other for many years. If you are consumed, you will not make things difficult for the younger generation.
In the past few years, it has been difficult for Li Shan. He took five or six concubines and more than a dozen concubines at a young age. I heard that he has to rely on medicinal food to recuperate his spirit every day.
Last year on Li Shan’s longevity birthday, not many of his disciples and old officials went to pay their respects in person, which shows that it has achieved extraordinary results. Although everyone knows what’s going on, but if you do it, you do it, and you won’t change just because you have any difficulties the nature of the matter.
Li Yan wanted to go back to Changsha Palace to stay overnight, probably because she was afraid that her mother would be wronged, and deliberately wanted to show the prince's favor to her, so that those women would not dare to provoke her mother.
Zhu Biao pretended to be ugly enough to be beautiful, so he let go and said: "Okay, just this time is not an example. After returning to the palace, you are not allowed to make public, understand?"
Li Yan rushed forward and rubbed her pretty face, there seemed to be thousands of stars blooming in her eyes, Liu Jin behind her made a note in her heart, and she will have to ask the imperial doctor to prescribe some nourishing medicinal prescriptions, His Royal Highness is afraid these few nights It's going to be extra hard work.
The eunuchs behind Liu Jin also reminded themselves that they must not neglect Li Liangdi in the future. Look at this kindness, Li Liangdi is not far from being pregnant with a son and grandson. With kindness and heirs, this is the most noble person in the palace.
It is human instinct to bully the weak and be afraid of the strong, step on the low, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Everyone has a steelyard in their hearts, especially in this palace. As servants, eunuchs, eunuchs, and slaves of the emperor, it doesn't matter how prominent the concubines in the palace are, anyway, it is impossible How about them.
But the grace of the Holy Majesty and His Royal Highness is different. Concubines with grace are also their masters. If they are lost or not, although they dare not be humiliated, they should wait no matter what. The efficiency of doing things according to the rules is not high. .
Just like Wang Liangdi in the palace, if she hadn't been lucky enough to have the emperor's heir and the grace of the princess, she might not be able to worship the Buddha in such a comfortable way. The whole day's charcoal consumption is quite a lot, who would be so gracious to carry it for her? come and go.
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(end of this chapter)