The cabinet has also discussed the issue of determining the identities of Shen Xuelin and the others, but in the end there was no conclusion.
Whether it was Cui Jingrong, Chai Ke or Lian Guo, they all spoke vaguely, and still put the responsibility on Feng Ziying, saying that it was a family matter of the emperor and that the emperor was independent.
But if it can be decided on its own, does it still need to be discussed by the cabinet?
Feng Ziying actually knew very well that Baochai's identity was a bit weak, and it was inappropriate to establish a queen originally, but the eldest son was born to her, which was also her confidence.
However, Feng Ziying never thought that the crown prince or the prince must have a direct descendant. He told all the women about this.
His point of view is simply to establish a virtuous person, and this virtuous person must not only be recognized by himself, but also win the recognition of important ministers. Of course, the direct descendants and elders may gain a lot of extra points in the minds of the important ministers. There is no denying this. .
On this issue, he also expressed his attitude openly and honestly to the cabinet and important ministers, which also caused a lot of controversy, but Feng Ziying did not intend to change.
Even if he is born to a woman who raised a concubine, such as Qingwen or Yuanyang, as long as he is really good enough and can prove that he is enough to lead the empire forward in the days to come, Feng Ziying will not hesitate to support him.
So aside from the fact that he was the crown prince, Baochai's background was a shortcoming and he lacked competitiveness.
The problem lies with the two daughters of Shen Lin.
Even though he had a special affection for Daiyu from the memories he brought from his previous life, and also experienced the friendship during the Linqing Civil War, Feng Ziying had to admit that Shen Yixiu was a very good wife.
It is a model in every aspect.
Character is elegant and generous, calm and measured, considers problems in an orderly manner, clear and thoughtful, and has enough patience and tolerance.
Maybe she is not as good as Baochai and Daiyu in appearance, but for the status of a queen, appearance is not worth mentioning. What's more, even though Shen Yixiu is not as good as Baochai and Daiyu in appearance, she is definitely top-notch. What a beauty.
Besides, are there not enough beauties around me now? If you really want to be obsessed with beauty, even Baochai and Daiyu may not be ranked first.
Qin Keqing, Yuan Chun, Zhen Baochen, Bao Qin, Li Min and Li Qi, all of them are stunning, even Bao Qin's girl Ling Guan, her enchanting energy in the bed after breaking the melon is enough to make people fascinated, and even more Forget about women like Mei Yuexi, Guo Qinyun and Zhou Biwu.
Feelings are the most important thing. Shen Xuelin, together with people like Yingchun, Tanchun, Xiangyun and Second Sister You, have an increasingly important position in his mind, including people like Yuanyang, Qingwen and Heping'er. This also made Feng Ziying feel that she had entered middle age early and was no longer as wild and dissolute as she was when she was young and frivolous.
Daiyu has always been the most special in my mind. Maybe it was the character imprinted in the book "Dream of Red Mansions" in her previous life, or maybe it was the connection she made during the Linqing Civil War. In short, this specialness has always been hidden in her heart.
Furthermore, she is the third wife, and both the eldest and the second wife are married. The third wife is her main wife. Even if my father and mother have never mentioned this, it does not mean that they don't care.
We went to Fuyunxuan slowly. That is the small courtyard behind the West Sixth Palace, adjacent to the Jixiang Pavilion. This is the residence of the mandarin ducks.
He didn't expect Feng Ziying to come to his place. Yuanyang was also surprised and hurried to greet him, but was pulled up by Feng Ziying and waved his hand.
Seeing Feng Ziying's tired and thoughtful look, Yuanyang was able to understand the current master's difficulties.
"Your Majesty, would you like to rest?" He personally brought hot water for Feng Ziying to wash her feet, undressed Feng Ziying and changed into pajamas. Yuanyang helped Feng Ziying go to bed, but Feng Ziying shook her head: "Sit down for a while and talk."
Yuanyang raised his eyebrows, but could only nod.
Hold the catkins of the mandarin duck, Feng Ziying leaned on the back of the chair, half-closed her eyes, and the room was silent.
"Yuanyang, it's your turn to open up the topic. I'm waiting for you to talk about the affairs in the palace to relieve my fatigue." Feng Ziying said again when Yuanyang remained silent.
"What do you want to hear, Your Majesty? This palace is too big. I have just arrived and I am not familiar with it. I can only go to the sisters I know well..." Yuanyang paused and blinked, " It’s not easy for them to go over there now, and the atmosphere in the palace is a bit weird now. They all feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, but they don’t know how to break this deadlock.”
"You mean everyone is blaming me?" Feng Ziying smiled bitterly, "I don't want to be like this, but..."
"It doesn't matter what your Majesty decides. I suggest you decide it early. Otherwise, if this situation drags on, everyone will really fall out. You don't need to explain anything to everyone. They can also feel it. Even if your affection for them is unclear or uncomfortable for a while, you will slowly understand it over time. Besides, it is better than delaying it like this, which will only hurt everyone's feelings, and The more this goes on, the more hurt some people will get, because the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and..."
Yuanyang's words shocked Feng Ziying, nodded slightly, and then asked: "And what?"
Yuanyang hesitated for a moment, and finally whispered: "Actually, Miss Bao and Miss Lin may not be as fussy as the Emperor feared, especially Miss Lin. She actually cares more about your thoughts towards her, Your Majesty, so..."
Feng Ziying finally breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe it was because she cared so much that they all started to care too.
I never thought about this before, and no one had much expectations. On the contrary, now that we have reached this stage, everyone has become more sensitive.
“Thank you Yuanyang, it’s up to you to wake me up in this dream with just one word.” Feng Ziying pursed her lips and nodded, feeling enlightened.
"Your Majesty, it's good for us to have a happy family as a family. I hope that this scene can continue forever. I believe that this is the case for Grandma Shen and Miss Bao Lin. We will live together in this palace for decades. , if you really want to feel that cold and cold, then it’s really better not to enter this palace..."
Yuanyang spoke straightforwardly, especially when Feng Ziying chose to rest at her place at this time. She must have wanted to get a word from her, so she simply spoke clearly.
“I’m too narrow-minded.” Feng Ziying held Yuanyang’s hand and nodded heavily, “I understand.”
On the first day of the first lunar month of the second year of Daguan, Feng Ziying announced at the court meeting that the three palaces would be established side by side. Shen Yixiu would be the main palace, Xue Baochai would be the east palace, and Lin Daiyu would be the west palace. They would be treated equally without distinction. At the same time, the three palaces would be Changchun Palace, Yongshou Palace, and Jingren Palace. Palace, as for the crown prince matter, the emperor will submit it to the cabinet at the appropriate time for selection and recommendation of the prince, and it will be determined by the meeting of important ministers.