Domineering Daming

Bumbutai exclaimed and was covered with a red quilt.

The arrival of Bumbutai can be regarded as the gathering of Zhu Xu's harem.But relatively speaking, Zhu Xu's harem is still much smaller, and there are not many heirs.

When having dinner at the Palace of Compassion and Peace the next day, Empress Dowager Zhang decided to marry the two of them again, her attitude was quite firm and she did not allow him to refute.

But to his surprise, candidates for Empress Dowager Zhang have already been selected, one is Zhang Yun's younger sister Zhang Shu, and the other is Shang Jing from Ryukyu.

Chapter 1170

For the harem, Zhu Xu always thought that "simplification" was the priority.

The harem of the Ming Dynasty has never been peaceful since the founding of the country, and recently it has become more and more violent and outrageous.

From Concubine Zheng to the Hakka family, Li Xuanshi, etc., the tragedy of the harem is not weaker than that of Liaodong, and it is definitely an inexhaustible book.

Zhu Xu didn't want to follow in this footsteps, he just smiled and refused to answer Queen Mother Zhang's request.

There is little Yongning on the table, the little girl is already 13 years old, she is a half-grown girl, she holds the chopsticks, inserts them into the rice, and says, "Man..."

Empress Dowager Zhang glanced at her, the little girl pouted and picked up the chopsticks to pick up the rice.

Empress Dowager Zhang turned to Zhu Xu, and said kindly, "I've already told the empress about this matter, and Bumbutai will try to stay in the palace as much as possible, please have some snacks, don't continue to be self-willed..."

Zhu Xu braced himself, and was about to speak when a palace maid suddenly ran in and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Toffee, Toffee..."

Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang's expressions changed, they looked at each other, then quickly got up and ran towards Renshou Palace.

The old concubine is not in good health, and the harem has been worried recently.

When Zhu Xu arrived, a group of people in Renshou Palace were holding their breaths, and an old imperial doctor was still calling for pulse in front of Concubine Liu's sick bed.

Zhu Xu and the others came in quietly, poking their heads and looking inside.

Almost all the people in the harem came, their faces were solemn and worried.

On the bed, the old concubine's face was haggard, her lips moved, as if she was muttering to herself, giving people a feeling of extreme powerlessness.

Zhu Xu poked his head out, looked at the old concubine's expression, and didn't dare to say much.

Empress Dowager Zhang, Zhang Yun, Li Jieyu and others stood behind Zhu Xu, watching from afar, nervous.

After a while, the imperial physician turned around and raised his hand to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu's heart was already in his throat, and he whispered: "How is it?"

The imperial doctor raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will only be a day or two."

The old concubine had survived for many days and was in danger many times, but this time, Zhu Xu felt it was true.

With a heavy heart, he waved his hands and stepped forward.

The old concubine was lying there, occasionally making a sound, but she was already on her deathbed, and couldn't make out what she was saying.

Empress Dowager Zhang stepped forward and sighed softly: "Don't be too sad. Although the old concubine was confused before, she also talked about the funeral. The simpler the better, don't make big fuss, and don't be buried with the ancestors. She I don't have that qualification..."

Zhu Xu nodded, sitting on the edge of the old concubine's bed, holding the old concubine's hand, the past between him and the old concubine quickly appeared in front of his eyes.

This is a wise and kind old man. I don’t know how much he has helped the harem. The old man who was hale and hearty and laughed loudly is lying here now, unable to respond at all.

Zhu Xu mourned from the heart, his eyes were sore, and he couldn't help but shed tears.

Empress Dowager Zhang, Zhang Yun and others were more sensitive, sobbing.

Zhu Xu and the others kept watch until midnight.

The old concubine lay there all the time, she seemed to be a little bit radiant, and occasionally opened her eyes, but she didn't respond to the outside world at all, and she couldn't speak.

Zhu Xu didn't deal with the matter for a long time, and the cabinet also responded.

Sun Chuanting, Fu Changzong, Prince Jing and others gathered together, and after finishing their business, they talked about the harem.

"The emperor has been in Renshou Palace most of the day, I'm afraid the old concubine will really die." Fu Changzong shook his head and sighed.

Prince Jing said: "Yes, the emperor has not seen anyone for most of the day, so it must be true this time. The Ministry of Rites is already preparing..."

Sun Chuanting said: "Let's go see Elder Bi Ge later, and gather up the recent affairs so that we don't bother the Emperor."

Several people nodded, and Fu Changzong suddenly said: "I heard that Jiangzuo has a lot of resistance to commercial taxes?"

Sun Chuanting looked serious, and said: "Well, the imperial court and the local government don't know enough about this. The cabinet still needs to issue a document to urge the local government to step up implementation. The State Administration of Taxation must also establish authority. Commercial taxation is now an important part of the national treasury. Now it cannot If there is a slight slack, no one can become an obstacle!"

Fu Changzong pondered and said: "After the big hunting in August, I plan to go to Nanzhili to put pressure on them."

Although the local high-level has been overhauled, the local stubborn forces, especially those at the grass-roots level, are still huge and have a deep foundation.

Sun Chuanting nodded, and said: "Yes. I will go to Liaodong in a few days. Now Liaodong can be self-sufficient. There are some places, so don't worry if you don't see them."

Prince Jing listened and didn't interrupt.Now the affairs of the Ming Dynasty are complicated, and everyone has no skills at all. It is normal for ministers such as cabinet ministers and six ministers to go out of Beijing at every turn.

The next day, before dawn, the bell suddenly rang in the palace, dull and melancholy.

Counting the bells, the whole palace knew that this was the death knell, and a noble person in the palace had passed away.

All the members of the cabinet were there, and after a while of silence, they all got up, changed their clothes, and asked to enter the inner court.

Zhu Xu, Empress Dowager Zhang, Zhang Yun and others were very sad, sitting in the side hall, watching the inner prisoner, the maids and others coming in and out, dull and depressed.

For a long time, Empress Dowager Zhang, Zhang Yun and others comforted Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said: "You guys go, I will sit for a while and tell the outer court not to come in. The old concubine's last wish was that the funeral should be very simple, so you don't need to spend a lot of trouble. Save everything that needs to be done."

It was the first time Cao Huachun saw Zhu Xu so sad, so he silently responded and withdrew.

The funeral was quickly arranged in the palace. Because of the observance of filial piety, the palace became silent, and it seemed that the entire capital was silent.

It will be better in July, when the palace is somewhat lively.

Kunning Palace, Xiao Shuxian, Xiao Ciye, Xiao Cixuan, and Xiao Ciyi are playing around, while Zhang Yun, Li Jieyu, Hai Lanzhu, and Bumbutai are sitting beside them talking and laughing.

Zhang Yun and Hai Lanzhu were already eight months pregnant, and they both had big bellies, talking to Li Jieyu, Bumbutai and others.

The little ones are all three or four years old, they can run, dance, talk and laugh, they mess around in the palace, and no one can control them.

Zhu Xu came in from the outside, and the little ones took a look, and ran to the other side, cheering and hugging each other.

Zhang Yun and the others hurriedly got up to pay respects, and said, "The concubine sees the emperor."

Zhu Xu looked at them with a smile, and said, "You are all welcome, sit down, and have dinner at Kunning Palace today."