Bright Spring

Zhu Gaoxu said: "It's good that the queen didn't listen to her slander. When I was still the king of Han in Yunnan, I sent many people to find and rescue the queen. Not only because the queen's fame spread to Yunnan, but also because of the status of the queen and the prince Chen Zhengyuan .When I do things in the Ming Dynasty, the most important thing is to be righteous, and only Chen Zhengyuan is the heir of Annan Kingdom in accordance with the law."

From time to time, Chen looked at Zhu Gaoxu's serious and patient appearance, and she nodded slightly.

Zhu Gaoxu took the trouble to explain: "The Han family has had the words 'faith' and 'benevolence' since ancient times. As the emperor, I can't keep my promises! I told the queen that Ming will not directly govern the southern kingdom, but Chen Zhengyuan Sit on the throne of King Annan. Da Ming will never change this Annan strategy easily.

Huaxia has its own benevolence and righteousness, and our emperors and ministers have mercy on all living beings, regardless of Huaxia.When did you see that the Central Plains court took the slaughter of innocent people as its strategy?Even if there are some corrupt officials who corrupt the common people, once they know about it, they will be impeached, and the imperial court will punish them severely.

Is it the land of the king in the whole world, and the land of the land is the king's minister.My tribute to the Ming Dynasty is to establish a small country as the suzerain. It is to establish an order, benefit the world, bring all people under the civilization of our Han family, educate them with the kingly way, and stop them with righteousness.

I heard that the An Nanguo rebels quickly learned the prefecture and county system of the Ming Dynasty, and used the official system of the Ming Dynasty to govern the areas they rebelled against.This is the enlightenment I am bringing to all countries.Who would like to drink blood like a beast..."

Chen loved listening to Zhu Gaoxu's words very much, and felt that what he said was very reasonable.She agrees with the last sentence the most, because she also hopes from the bottom of her heart that her son can be as good as the Han people.

Gradually, she felt that her face was a little hot, and her body seemed to be much lighter.

Chapter 7 and Five

Zhu Gaoxu stopped persuading, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of tea.At this time, he paid attention to Chen's face and eyes, and he immediately realized that all his long speeches seemed to be in vain.

Because he has long seen that Chen's heart has always been for Daming; and her son has also accepted the knowledge of the Han family since he was literate.This is probably one of the reasons why Zhu Gaoxu insisted on supporting the queen.

(During the Yongle Dynasty, the Ming army marched into the Annan Kingdom in a large scale to fight, and the cost of life and military supplies was useless. Although Zhu Gaoxu always disapproved, the court immediately ruled the Annan Kingdom directly, because he believed that since the Song Dynasty, Annan had gradually developed its own civilization. And the sense of identity, it is not easy to re-sinicize; but since the Ming Dynasty has invested so much, he does not want the ruler of Annan Kingdom to hate and reject Daming, making the court lose everything.)

Perhaps it was because Zhu Gaoxu talked too much just now, and Mrs. Chen didn't know how to answer, the hall suddenly fell silent without warning.Most of all, such a slightly awkward silence caused tension in the mood, but suddenly made the atmosphere more delicate.

When Zhu Gaoxu observed Chen's expression, her reaction seemed quite contradictory.Sometimes she would raise her head very generously to meet Zhu Gaoxu's gaze, but soon she avoided it again, and she seemed to be timid and worried while avoiding.

Zhu Gaoxu remembered something that Du Qianrui had said while chatting.She said that when the director of Jiaofang selects actors, he first does not look at the appearance, but at the eyes; that kind of dull-eyed woman is not acceptable, but a woman with bright eyes and spirit, who can express all kinds of emotions.

And the queen Chen in front of her probably met that standard.The emotions and complexity in her eyes at this moment can no longer be described with only joy, anger, sorrow and joy.

Chen's appearance is somewhat exotic, and the eye sockets are deeper than ordinary Han women.However, people born in the north of Annan Kingdom have had a large number of Han immigrants since the Qin Dynasty. Judging by Chen's complexion, they probably have Han Chinese and local blood, so Zhu Gaoxu has an inexplicable sense of familiarity. (The Han people are so magical. When Zhu Gaoxu came to the Ming Dynasty more than six centuries ago, he did not feel much strangeness at all. He found that the mentality and language of the Ming Dynasty people were actually the same in their bones.)

According to his aesthetics, he has never liked white people very much, it has nothing to do with the color, but because the skin of Han women has a delicate luster.Probably the world likes jade, and there is such a reason.

Chen's figure is also very good. Although the cut of An Nanguo's robe is very similar to Hanfu, her waist is more slender and slender.

After a while, Zhu Gaoxu felt that the temperature at dusk seemed to rise a bit.He also felt that the aura emanating from Chen's body seemed to attract him to approach.Since Zhu Gaoxu came to the throne, there has been no shortage of women. Not all beautiful women can attract him.Because of being picky, only those women who are acceptable to him physically and mentally can arouse his interest.

The self-expansion under the imperial power is a little bit out of control, making it difficult for Zhu Gaoxu to control himself.He moved his chair abruptly aside and reached for the back of her hand.

"My lord..." Chen uttered a little panicked voice.Her body was tense, but she didn't resist right away, she seemed to hesitate for a while before she gently pulled her hand away.But in this way, Zhu Gaoxu put his hand on her lap through the robe.Such a tactile sense that cannot be indulged for the time being, aroused his imagination even more.

Since Zhu Gaoxu became the king of the county, he has been very concerned about the cultivation of Bigger, and he is not willing to force any woman.But Chen's hesitation undoubtedly gave him half-hearted information.His hands gradually became a little unscrupulous.

Chen's body was tense for a while, and seemed to lose strength for a while.She shook her head and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, don't do this."

Annan people are deeply influenced by Confucian culture, but they are obviously very different from the Central Plains.Zhu Gaoxu didn't understand Annan people very deeply, so he couldn't judge whether Chen's words were insincere or duplicity; after all, in some places, saying "no" is just a straightforward meaning.

Zhu Gaoxu can no longer control his words and deeds as he did when he was calm.He acted a little aggressively, and said, "I wanted to get closer to the queen before, and to get closer to you."

Mrs. Chen said softly: "The Holy One just said that the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty were most concerned about integrity and obedience. I am afraid that the concubine and the Holy One..."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "You let me hug you once, and I won't do anything else."

Chen didn't say a word, she seemed to acquiesce to Zhu Gaoxu's wish.

"Crack!" Zhu Gaoxu moved the chair under him again, and the two chairs were already leaning against each other.

He put his arms around Chen Shi's shoulders, let her approach him, and put his arms around her back, Zhu Gaoxu immediately felt the soft|soft touch.He didn't go too far, just stroking her back and waist.

But Chen Shi was a little impulsive, she suddenly put her arms around Zhu Gaoxu's waist, buried her face in Zhu Gaoxu's shoulder, and breathed in his scent vigorously.Both of them stopped talking, as if they had forgotten what is right and wrong.

After a while, Chen's breath was a little heavy, and he whispered: "I haven't bathed today." But Zhu Gaoxu said, "That just happens to have your fragrance." With his imagination, he thought of many beautiful artistic conceptions.

He seems to have seen the soft and drooping willow branches in spring, fluttering and spreading in the wind, and imagined the lychees pinched by Concubine Yang's fingertips, the white and soft fruits popping out of the purple-red shell.And under the willow branches, the clear and bright pool water is undulating gracefully...

The Youshi drum on the south tower has already sounded.When Zhu Gaoxu suddenly turned his head to look outside the palace gate, he found that it was already dark.Chen's back was facing him, her ears were very red, she silently tidied up her messy clothes, unable to say a word.She raised her arms, bent her forearms, grabbed the material of the clothes and pulled them down, then pulled the outer robe around her body.

Zhu Gaoxu also adjusted his robes and the black gauze wing crown on his head a little bit.

Chen Shi fastened her belt and turned around.This hall is decorated like a study room, with desks, chairs and many bookshelves, but there are no combs, bronze mirrors, etc.; she still looks disheveled, and her black hair is a little messy.

But Mrs. Chen didn't continue to tidy up carefully, she stood up, hugged her chest with one hand and tugged at the collar, bowed her eyes and said, "I'm leaving." Then she walked towards the back door as if she was running away.

He can probably understand Chen's mood.What happened just now didn't make sense. After she calmed down, she only wanted to escape.

When Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the main hall, only eunuchs were left outside.Because it was past You hour, the Jinyiwei soldiers who were on duty here had already withdrawn from the Meridian Gate.Cao Fu and other eunuchs bowed their waists and lowered their heads, bowing to Zhu Gaoxu together, they seemed ignorant of everything.

There was a pair of sedan chairs in the yard, Zhu Gaoxu went up, turned to Cao Fu and said, "Go to the side hall of Fengtian Hall first."

"Slave obeys the order!" Cao Fu responded loudly.

Before, Zhu Gaoxu often went to the Xuanwu Gate in the early morning to practice with the guards; after returning, he had to change his clothes, go to the court or meet the ministers to discuss matters.The place where he changed his clothes was in a palace next to the Fengtian Hall, and he could govern immediately after changing.

Zhu Gaoxu was going to the imperial concubine Mu Zhen tonight, so he decided to ask someone to bring water to take a bath and change clothes before going, so as not to smell too feminine.It is said that women have a very keen sense of smell.

Mu Zhen is about to give birth now, so of course she can't sleep with her.But Zhu Gaoxu will still go, sleep in the Imperial Concubine Palace east of Kunning Palace, and can accompany Mu Zhen at night.

This kind of thing was originally against the rules.According to the customs of the Ming Dynasty, from the emperor to the common people, as long as a man has enough wealth and status, he can take concubines and have many women, but he must sleep with the main room or sleep alone, and cannot sleep with concubines.The first emperor Zhu Di obeyed this rule. Since he launched the "Battle of Jingnan", he has never slept with any other woman except for spending the night at Xu's place; Do not trust other women.

But Zhu Gaoxu also discovered that in the Ming Dynasty, there was no need to fully abide by the rules.Otherwise, according to the rules, the emperor had to visit his concubines every night, and often had to visit multiple people in one night. At most, he had to satisfy 72 women at the same time in one night. Who could bear it?

So Zhu Gaoxu doesn't need to pay attention to those regulations, he can just go his own way.

When he came to the Imperial Concubine's Palace, Mu Zhen was very pleasantly surprised, she said that she thought the Holy Majesty would not come tonight.Zhu Gaoxu explained a few words, saying that he was in the study of Rouyi Palace, of course he was not lying.

Sure enough, she didn't realize what Zhu Gaoxu did not long ago.Mu Zhen had a smile on her face and was in a good mood.

Mu Zhen's delicate sweet heart made her look younger than her actual age, her bones were a bit slender, and her belly was getting bigger at this time, which made Zhu Gaoxu feel a little unnatural.

His attitude towards Mu Zhen was very gentle, and he always followed her wishes.It was because of Mu Zhen's young and delicate appearance that he was a little worried.In ancient times, there was no caesarean section. The first time a woman gave birth, she was completely passing through the gate of hell, and the possibility of death was very high.For a woman of Mu Zhen's stature, Zhu Gaoxu was most worried.

Zhu Gaoxu had dinner, played chess with Mu Zhen, talked about the scenery of the north; listened to her playing the piano, and praised her skills.It's just that Zhu Gaoxu didn't express what he wanted in his heart, he explained to himself: Empress Guo Wei didn't look like an easy child, but she still gave birth to Zhan He smoothly.

Because Zhu Gaoxu would spend the night with his concubine, and when they were together at night, they were like a couple.

The nights in February and March are still cool, but they have also become comfortable. With the orange palace lanterns and red and purple curtains, the night atmosphere in the palace is very warm.

Chapter 7 Gold 6 taels

It was sunny in the morning.Zhu Gaoxu neither went to the north of the imperial city nor went to court, he went straight to Rouyi Hall to work.During the Northern Expedition, there were many government affairs that Zhu Gaoxu did not ask; at this time, he had to go through the files briefly to understand the government affairs recorded by the cabinet over the past few months.

The eunuch on duty who is in charge of serving Zhu Gaoxu today is Hou Xian, the young supervisor of the Rites Supervisor.He was an eunuch with a well-defined face and square features.

As soon as Zhu Gaoxu entered the Rouyi Hall, he glanced at the back yard.But Hou Xian is not Cao Fu, he doesn't seem to understand some things.Hou Xian took a few eunuchs and sent the latest memorial.

Now that a stack of memorials has been placed on the table, Zhu Gaoxu is ready to take a look at it casually, and then send it to the Wuying Hall in the north, and let the cabinet and Dianbao handle it first.