The palace is quite large. Zhu Xiluo walked through many corridors and took a long time to reach Kunning Palace, the residence of Queen Huang.

Although she is the mother of a country, the queen's residence is still very simple, not even as luxurious as a rich man's room. There is a table, a few chairs, and the bedroom behind the screen. The long curtain blocks the spring light on the bed.

There are no ornaments or potted flowers. Everything is very simple, which is in line with the style of a woman with a military background.

At this moment, the queen had already eaten and simply washed and dressed up. She didn't wear heavy makeup or even makeup. She just leaned on the soft chair and sat with her legs folded together.

In order to show the differences between people of different ranks, Zhu Yuanzhang had clear regulations. As a queen, she must have double phoenix and dragon crowns, jewelry and bracelets made of gold and jade, jewelry, emeralds, gold embroidered dragon patterns, various colors of real red large-sleeved clothes, Xia Pei,

Red Luo long skirt, red back. The crown is shaped like a special bun, with dragon and phoenix decorations on it. The clothes are woven with gold dragon and phoenix patterns and embroidered. Even in daily life, you must pay attention to the queen's etiquette. The clothes will be bright, but also very

It is cumbersome, and the main purpose is to distinguish it from other classes and ordinary people. As a queen, she is the mother of a country and the daughter-in-law of God. Naturally, she must show a dignified posture, a focused look, and royal nobility in her words and deeds at all times.

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However, with the emancipation of some thoughts, many ancestral rules have been abandoned, such as real experiences before marriage. In addition, the queen was born in a military family, so she naturally dislikes some etiquette. Therefore, except for large-scale occasions, Queen Huang

I usually dress according to my own preferences, and wear whatever I like. A simple gauze skirt is fat and does not show off my figure at all, but it is a lot cooler in this hot summer.

The queen is about fifty years old. The traces of time are very obvious on her forehead. There are also some traces of middle-aged fatness between her cheeks. However, her face is white and rosy. She usually seems to be in a good mood and her face is fair.

, without makeup, but also has a bit of elegance that middle-aged women do not have. Although she is older, she is definitely a beauty when she was young. Although at that time, in order to disintegrate the Shun Dynasty army from within, Zhu Xiluo was willing to marry Huang

However, if Huang grows up too badly, Zhu Xiluo is still unwilling. After all, he has to be hugged to sleep at night. If he looks too ugly, his life may be short.

Zhu Xiluo walked in. At the moment, the Queen was watching the TV series - "Men and Women Should Be Equality" next to the TV. This TV was also bought a few years ago. It is probably the only household appliance in the Queen's place. There is no air conditioner or refrigerator.

The queen did not stand up when she saw Zhu Xiluo come in. She just greeted like other couples: "Your Majesty, you are here. Have you eaten?"

Just like all greetings between friends, asking you if you have eaten is not because I want to invite you to dinner, but I simply don’t know what to say.

Zhu Xiluo didn't pay attention. He found a stool and sat down next to the queen, saying, "I've already eaten. What are you looking at?"

""Men and Women Should Be Equality" was a very popular TV series last year. That girl Xiaojunjun acted really well." The queen said while watching, her eyes kept staring at the screen. It is obvious that the queen also has the habit of watching TV dramas like ordinary women, especially

The kind of love that comes and goes. Maybe the Queen wants to experience the first love that is missing in her life from the TV series!

Zhu Xiluo still doesn't like the current urban dramas, especially when the female protagonist abuses the male protagonist in various ways. In the end, she abuses the male protagonist, and the two of them abuse each other. Zhu Xiluo despises such male protagonists,

Emperor Zhu is trampled under the soles of millions of people. That is also chauvinistic. The love and love in TV dramas have lost the dignity of men and have no manly spirit. They will cry to death and have no sense of shame.

, I really don’t know if their parents have taught them that men should not shed tears easily.

Although equality between men and women is now emphasized, it is still difficult to change Zhu Xiluo's concept for a while.

Zhu Xiluo was also bored, and the queen kept watching TV. She ignored him and simply stood up and said, "I'm leaving."

"Oh, go and do your business," the queen replied.

"By the way, Xiaosi sneaked out again," Zhu Xiluo asked before leaving.

"Well, he said he wanted to go out and see the world," the queen replied.

"It's just nonsense. It's so big and it doesn't make people worry at all." Zhu Xiluo was very unhappy. As the prince of the Ming Empire, how could the nobleman Tianhuang run out so easily? What if something unexpected happened? He had already

After losing two sons, I finally managed to survive with a few, but I still cherish them very much.

"You don't have to worry. Xiaosi is so old. It's okay to go out and have a look. He has been staying in the palace and doesn't even have a friend." Huang looked at Zhu Xiluo, and then turned his eyes to the TV screen.

It has to be said that the advancement of science and technology has improved people's quality of life, but it has also affected people's lives and created countless otakus and otakus.

Zhu Xiluo no longer stayed and left Kunning Palace. He didn't have much love in the first place. It was purely the desire of men and the needs of the country that maintained the couple's life for decades. In addition, the Huang family was already old and yellow, although they were still

She is a beautiful woman, but her physical strength, smoothness of skin, and attempts at various postures are far from those of those young people. Therefore, Zhu Xiluo only comes to sit there and finish a drink every day in a symbolic way.

He will leave immediately after tea, and will not stay here overnight. But the Queen has long been accustomed to it, and as long as the child is healthy, nothing matters anymore.

Zhu Xiluo once had the idea of ​​replacing the queen with someone else, but after just a few words, he was opposed by the four princes. After all, they had fought together for so long and had some deep feelings. In addition, the queen followed the army.

During the Southern and Northern Wars, he also had a good relationship with the grassroots soldiers. Many of these soldiers now have become the backbone of the army. Zhu Xiluo was very worried. The queen was not replaced, but the emperor was replaced. The danger was too great, so Zhu Xiluo simply gave up.

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According to the ancestral system, the status of the emperor's woman determines the enjoyment and treatment she receives. Obviously, the queen's status is still very high, but everything is also very ordinary, ordinary furniture and furnishings, ordinary life, ordinary hobbies,

The queen is like the aunt next door, without the slightest airs or any thoughts of being superior to others. This is why she has a high reputation among grassroots soldiers.

Because Kunning Palace is closest to Zhu Xiluo's dormitory, the next one is naturally Changchun Palace, the residence of the imperial concubine.

When they arrived at the Changchun Palace, the maid standing at the door had already announced her entrance and exit. As soon as Zhu Xiluo walked into the porch, the imperial concubine came out, wearing a wide-sleeved shirt with a bijia on top. The shirt was yellow with a deep green Xia Pei, and gold fish, shrimps and dragons were woven on it.

pattern, pearl and jade pendant. He went down the mountain with embroidered red loose trousers and Liuyun boots. He walked towards Zhu Xiluo.

The Imperial Concubine was born in a famous scholarly mansion, and she also received the education of Confucius and Mencius since she was a child. She always has the habits of a scholar in her words and deeds. She is gentle and elegant, and has a noble and elegant attitude.

Walking into Zhu Xiluo, the imperial concubine bent down and saluted and said: "Your Majesty, why are you here? You have to deal with many things every day, so you should get more rest."

Zhu Xiluo held up the imperial concubine with a smile and said: "You and I are husband and wife, so there is no need to be polite."

"Rites cannot be discarded"

Zhu Xiluo knew his wife's temperament, so he didn't say much. He took the concubine's hand and walked towards the palace, "I just finished the meeting and came out for a walk."

Compared with the simplicity of the queen's living room, the things in the imperial concubine's room are much more, including a few simple potted plants and a large bookshelf, which takes up most of the space in the room. It is densely packed with books. It is indeed a home.

Literary people, the imperial concubine has many books here.

There is no modern equipment like TV in the house. I dislike these concubines very much, especially the ones with exposed breasts and exposed thighs. It is simply the style of a prostitute. For women who have been educated in etiquette since childhood, the concubine has her own customs.

Unique ethics and values.

Helping Zhu Xiluo to sit down, the imperial concubine stood behind Zhu Xiluo and gently pressed his shoulders with a gentle and moderate force. Zhu Xiluo also enjoyed it.

The imperial concubine kept her hands on her hands and said: "Your Majesty, I made some sour plum soup. You can drink some to relieve the heat."

She motioned to the maid on the side to bring it, and the maid brought up a bowl. Then the imperial concubine continued: "Eunuch Hao Lian is still waiting outside. Go and give him a bowl too. It's a thank you for his hard work on such a hot day."

"Haha, my dear, you are so thoughtful. Brother De has been with me for more than twenty years and has always been very dedicated to his career," Zhu Xiluo said with a loud laugh.

The imperial concubine smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty also treats him like his own brother."

"Haha" Zhu Xiluo laughed a few more times. He didn't say anything anymore, and then took a sip of sour plum soup, which immediately made his body feel much cooler.

"Your Majesty, I have just learned a set of massage techniques recently. Let me give you some massage." The imperial concubine said, with great expectations in her eyes.

"Oh. My concubine can also give massages." Zhu Xiluo looked at her, also very curious.

"The Holy One has many things to do. As a woman, I cannot help the Holy One with his official affairs. I can only do my duty as a concubine and relieve the Holy One from some of his fatigue," the imperial concubine said.

"Haha, I love my concubine's kindness. How dare I disobey it? Well, I'll give it a try."

The imperial concubine was very happy and helped Zhu Xiluo to a soft platform. There was also such a soft platform in the queen's living room. It was probably used for resting.

Zhu Xiluo lay on it, and the imperial concubine pressed Zhu Xiluo's head and squeezed it gently. After a while, Zhu Xiluo snored deeply. The imperial concubine stopped what she was doing, found a thin blanket, and covered it with Zhu Xiluo's head.

On the body. He sat aside and picked up a book called "Nv Fan Jie Lu". This book was written by Liu, the mother of Wang Xiang, a Confucian scholar in the late Ming Dynasty.

11 chapters on propriety, wisdom, diligence, thrift, and talent.

The imperial concubine reads very seriously. The quiet woman is always so beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

At this moment, Hao Liande was sitting under the shade of a tree. On the small table was a bowl of sour plum soup sent by the imperial concubine, as well as several plates of snacks. Hao Liande took a sip of the sour plum soup, listened to the chirping of the cicadas on the tree, and watched the fish playing in the water.

, I fanned myself for a while and my body felt much cooler.

The scorching sun, the breeze, the chirping of cicadas, what a beautiful and warm scene. Picking up the tea cup and looking at the birds flying in the distance, Hao Liande wanted to recite a poem.

A half-time encounter, a half-life fate, the willow leaves have fallen and the flowers have faded.

When there is a storm, everyone competes to save him. Who will pity the withered bones under the river?

Zhu Xiluo slept for a long time. When he opened his eyes, he saw the imperial concubine reading a book at the side. He said with a smile: "My dear concubine, the pressure is so comfortable, I almost fell asleep."

"Your Majesty works too hard, you should pay more attention to rest." The imperial concubine put down the book and smiled, like a blooming lily, revealing white teeth and thin lips. The imperial concubine picked up a towel, soaked it in the water, and

Zhu Xiluo wiped his cheeks.

"It's getting late. I have to leave. I'll see you again when I have time." Zhu Xiluo stood up.

The imperial concubine supported Zhu Xiluo, smiled slightly and said: "The work of the Holy Master is important, I understand." Then she motioned the maid to get something, and then said: "A few days ago, the mistress asked someone to bring back some local specialties, and she said they were called coconuts.

, Your Majesty, please try it too, I just asked someone to send it over to my sister and sister.”

"Oh, right, I haven't seen Xiaosan for a long time. How is he over there?" Zhu Xiluo asked.

Xiaosan is naturally Zhu Xiluo's oldest surviving son and the son of the imperial concubine.

"It's good. He called and said that he learned a lot there. He knew how hard it was for His Majesty to govern the country. He said that he must work hard to share the pressure for His Majesty." The concubine talked in detail. Regarding her son, Concubine Gui said

I also like it very much, and even more proud.

"Haha, the mistress has been staying outside for a year. It's been a hard time for him, so it's almost time to let him come back." Zhu Xiluo said with a smile.

"This is what he should do as the son of the Holy One. Only by living with the people can we truly understand the lives of the people and know what they think, need and want. I originally wanted him to stay for a few more years.

, Since the Holy One asked him to come back, I will call that boy later." The imperial concubine agreed with a smile.

After sending Zhu Xiluo away, not long after, a maid came to report, "Your Majesty, the Holy Concubine has gone to the Tihe Hall."
Chapter completed!