Chapter 170: Intent to control ministers and treat loved ones with sincerity
Renshou Palace is located to the east of Qiangong City. It has been the East Palace of the Prince for most of the time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. In this dynasty, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager held equal esteem, so when Emperor Hongzhi came to the throne, he gave the Renshou Palace to the Empress Dowager Zhou.
For old age, even if you have a prince, you still have to live in a separate palace. Speaking of it, the Queen Mother Zhou, who is over sixty years old, is truly the most noble woman in the world. Even the Queen Mother Wang and Queen Zhang have to
Bow as a junior in front of her.
Therefore, at this moment, she could naturally stand up and reprimand Emperor Hongzhi. Not only that, because of the pent-up anger in her heart, her words were also rare and sharp: "Because you don't want to be a concubine, I agree with you;
You gave the Zhang family two marquises because of her, and I didn’t bother to say anything; you favored the Zhang family because of her, and even ignored the rumors that impeached the Zhang family. I, a woman in the deep palace, can still treat it as nothing.
Did you see it or hear it? But just because someone was talking nonsense outside, you made a small case so big and took me away from Renshou Palace in such a big way. Is this your filial piety? "
"The Queen Mother, please calm down.
At this time, the outsiders had already known the opportunity and retreated completely. Emperor Hongzhi saw that Zhou's face was turning blue with anger, so he knelt on the ground and said word by word: "There is Zheng Wang outside in the name of the emperor's relatives."
He handed over the business trip, and even went to Princess Renhe's mansion to show off and deceive; there were people like Liu Shan who served in the Qianqing Palace in the inner palace, talking nonsense and deceiving people; too many people knew about it, and if they still dealt with it privately, I'm afraid there would be more disputes.
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"Now that things have happened, are you still afraid that someone will talk about your queen behind her back? I have told you a long time ago that even if you don't want those concubines to be an eyesore, you can just canonize one or two people as decorations. How can you make her a courtier and a king?
Or even a target among the people? Since you know that everyone outside has said that she is arrogant and that the Zhang family is arrogant, you should not make this case bigger at this time and drag Zheng Jinlian away from me! You are the emperor, even if you have a bad temper.
, you must take the overall situation into consideration when doing things, even if you deal with Zheng Wang and the king’s daughter Zheng Jinlian secretly!”
Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but put her hand on Emperor Hongzhi's shoulder, and her voice softened again: "Don't you understand my grandmother's heart? Concubine Wan Gui was so powerful back then, if I hadn't taken you over and raised her
, you would not be where you are today. Could it be that I, an old woman, would still harm you? This rumor is ridiculous, but it is not a rootless tree. You should reflect on it!"
"grandmother!"
Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help shouting. After interrupting Zhou's words, he stood up, bowed deeply and said: "Grandma Mingjian, the queen has given birth to children for me and taken care of the palace for me. I can't do it because of outsiders."
Rumor has it that she is the only woman to be wronged! What’s more, the reason for not registering concubines is because I am in poor health, so I have never accepted the advice of my ministers on choosing concubines. It has nothing to do with her. This matter has been circulated for so long, so it is more important.
We must pursue the investigation strictly." Seeing Zhou's sudden change of expression, Emperor Hongzhi's voice lowered, "I think my grandma knows about my grandson's health..."
"No need to say it!"
Zhou's face showed deep fatigue. After a long time, she waved her hand and said, "You have made up your mind, and it is in vain for me to say it again. That's all, you are the emperor, and you are called the Lord of Zhongxing by the courtiers outside.
You can do whatever you want! You can kill Zheng Jinlian or kill him, as long as you and the queen are happy..."
"Grandma! This matter will only be done by these few people now. I will never do it again..."
"It goes without saying, please step back and let me be alone for a while!"
After saying this, the Empress Dowager Zhou, who was originally lying on the soft couch, turned around and faced inside, no longer looking at Emperor Hongzhi behind her. Until she heard a sound and another footsteps, she knew that someone
He must have left, so he sighed deeply.
Zhu Zhantang was in poor health. How could her grandmother, who had raised Zhu Youtang for many years, not know about it? When Ji gave birth to him, he lacked everything, and she raised him quietly without any need for food and clothing, even if she later found ways to do so.
If you try to replenish your vitality, you will inevitably suffer from the disease of deficiency. If you still want to end your love life like this, you are undoubtedly wasting your own life. Of course, the childhood experience must be unforgettable for Zhu Youtang.
It's so painful that I don't want my children to suffer from it again.
But it is clear that there is An Chen Gongxin's son. This emperor who seems to be gentle and obedient is actually so stubborn and stubborn because he protects the queen! If he is gone, what will happen in the future?
"Do you really think that I will tolerate someone spreading such rumors? As the emperor, you don't even know that your temper has been discovered by others! Zhu Zhancheng, you are too protective of your shortcomings, and you are definitely not the blessing of the queen and prince!
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After coming out of Renshou Palace, Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but rub the center of his eyebrows, his eyes were bloodshot. He stayed up almost all night last night, and this morning he went to court and asked questions in person, followed by urging Jin Yiwei to guard Fusi in the north.
He made a quick decision and didn't sleep at all all afternoon. He had just faced the questioning of the Empress Dowager Zhou in Renshou Palace. Not only was he physically tired, but his spirit was also a little unbearable. He supported Liu in Qianqing Palace and promised Liu
Yi's hand, his feet even trembled a little when he went up to the shoulder bag. After he got up, he leaned there with his eyes closed and rested. It wasn't until a clear voice came to his ears that he suddenly woke up.
"Father!"
When he opened his eyes, he saw Zhu Houzhao in a rose and purple brocade robe walking forward excitedly. Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but feel a little relieved, but he still asked with a straight face: "I went to the Wenhua Hall today. Can I apologize to you gentlemen?"
"I've apologized, I've apologized." Zhu Houzhao replied casually, and immediately stepped forward to grab Emperor Hongzhi's hand and said with some worry, "Father, seeing that your face looks so bad, are you in the Taipei?"
Are you angry at the Empress Dowager? Or are you angry at the court today when you were interrogating those bastards? Or, I will read to you later?"
"It's enough if you endorse it to me!"
Emperor Hongzhi smiled, shook his son's hand, and got off the shoulder table with the help of a group of servants. As soon as he stood firm, a gust of cold wind blew, and he couldn't help but shiver. He shivered and his body became light.
After a slight shake, Zhu Houzhao happened to cover his cold hand with his warm little hand. He lowered his head and looked at his son. He said nothing and just followed Zhu Houzhao's pulling force and stepped into the hall. Wait.
Entering the Dongnuan Pavilion, the heat of the earth dragon and the warmth of the charcoal pot drove away the chill he had acquired all the way from Renshou Palace. In addition, Zhu Houzhao kept holding his hand and refused to let go, even his heart felt a little warmer.
point.
As soon as he sat down on the warm couch, he said: "Which gentleman spoke about Wenhua Hall today? What did he say? Please memorize it for me to listen to."
"Today is Ma Shangshu, talking about the Analects of Confucius." Under the stern gaze of Emperor Hongzhi... Zhu Houzhao quickly stood up straight and recited word for word, "The Master said: A gentleman should stick to his roots, and the Tao will be born from his roots. Being filial to one's younger brothers is the foundation of benevolence."
He glanced at his father secretly, and saw his father nodded slightly, as if he was very satisfied. Zhu Houzhao then cleared his throat and said back: "Zi You asked about filial piety, and the Master said: Today's filial piety is said to be able to raise dogs and horses. , all can be nourished; if you are disrespectful, why should you be different?"
At this time, Emperor Hongzhi already understood that Ma Wensheng was giving a lecture today, but he only picked out the Analects of Confucius about filial piety and family ties. He felt a little crazy for a moment. At this time, Zhu Houzhao next to him unexpectedly recited another sentence: "Zi He said: If you love him, can you not work hard? If you are loyal, can you teach him?"
At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi finally sat up straight. His tired eyes just now were so sharp that Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but shudder. After a long time, he sneered and said: "What a good one. , Ma Wensheng used such a roundabout way of saying it! Hou Zhao, has he ever told you the meaning of these two sentences? "
"Speaking of it, Ma Shangshu said that if you love someone, you must make him work hard, so that he will not open his mouth just because of the lack of clothes. In the future, if he loses support, he will have nothing to eat. If you want him to know how to be loyal, you must teach him. Don't expect him to know what loyalty and filial piety means when he is born." Of course, Ma Wensheng would not speak in such a simple way. Zhu Houzhao took it upon himself to change the words from Wen Hao Hao into vernacular, but he felt a little apprehensive in his heart.
He was relieved when he saw his father nodding, but then he was stunned when he heard the next sentence.
"Did Ma Wensheng mention today's case?"
"No." Zhu Houzhao thought about the old man with white hair and beard, finally shook his head, and then hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Father, I heard that there was an uproar over that case today, so Is it really okay? And it seems that you just came from Renshou Palace, right?"
"It's okay." Emperor Hongzhi held the armrest tightly, but still had a gentle smile on his face, "I said it's okay, it's okay!"
"That's good!" Zhu Houzhao breathed a sigh of relief and said happily, "I have just gone to Kunning Palace to see my mother. My mother is still worried about my father and keeps sending me to come and see her. She blamed herself there and said that she was too impulsive yesterday and went to Renshou Palace like this. It was probably because the Empress Dowager was angry, and she was supposed to go to Renshou Palace to listen to the training today..."
Listening to what Zhu Houzhao said, Emperor Hongzhi felt a little more comfortable again, and he was actually in a joking mood. He suddenly interrupted his son and said: "Huzhao, why did you and Xu Xun make such a big fuss in Princess Renhe's Mansion yesterday? , have you told your mother everything?"
"Yes, yes, thanks to him!" Zhu Houzhao was very happy when he thought of the scene yesterday, "When he showed his Beizhen Fusi waist card, that kid Qi Jiliang's face turned green, and he was still there Forced to show off...and the pepper noodles, this is the first time I know that pepper noodles can be used in a fight. Didn't the inner library say there is a lot of pepper? Isn't it also possible to use it in future battles... …”
Emperor Hongzhi knew that if he allowed his son to continue talking, he would inevitably go somewhere wrong, so he had to cough heavily, and then said with a half-smile: "After such a fuss, your mother has a very good impression of this boy Xu Xun. According to your words, I asked your uncle Shouning Hou to send a lot of things early this morning.