"I have indeed neglected and owed them something!" After regaining consciousness, Emperor Liu showed a rare wry smile.
His personal energy and physical strength are limited. Apart from focusing on important national affairs, he does not have much time left for the harem, and the same goes for his children. Furthermore, he has so many children, how can he cover everything?
The energy invested in the eldest child is indeed very little concern for the other children.
Especially for Liu Ye and Liu Xin, it’s just that they are young. More importantly, their mother is from a humble background and cannot be taken seriously. Although Liu Ye’s mother, Qin Li, has been granted the title of Xiang Concubine and has some status in the palace, she also has a certain status in the palace.
It was just a reward for giving birth to a prince. Back then, it was just a Yao girl presented by Qin Zaixiong.
As for Concubine Yelu, due to her status as a Khitan royal family, it was even more difficult for her to win the favor of Emperor Liu, and she even looked awkward. The mother and son were even more ostracized in the palace, especially during the hostilities between Han and Liao.
After the brutal battle, he could only keep his eyebrows down and live in peace.
Children are more valuable than their mothers, and this was also true in the Han court. The children of Empress Fu, noble concubines, and Xian concubines received significantly more attention than others. In the past, the less advanced concubines Hui Concubine and Ning Concubine were due to their age and status.
With the advantages in society, he also received a lot of favors, and his children also benefited from them.
As for others, many people have been almost forgotten by Emperor Liu. Including Concubine Shu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who was once favored, is not so valued now. After all, Concubine Shu is a literary and artistic person, with a virtuous nature, beautiful appearance and good temperament.
At first, this was able to attract Emperor Liu, but over time, he got tired of it and found it difficult to share his temperament and interests.
As she grew older and her beauty gradually faded, Emperor Liu's interest decreased even more. Unlike Da Fu, Gao and Zhe Er Niang, she had a deep relationship with Emperor Liu.
More importantly, when Emperor Liu brought Xiao Zhou into the harem, yes, Emperor Liu had already brought Lady Xiao Zhou into the harem, and in one step, she directly canonized her as concubine Yi, which satisfied his inner sense of curiosity.
As for this move, others did not dare to say anything or talk about it in private, but Concubine Zhou's reaction was surprisingly strong. This was the first time Emperor Liu discovered that this concubine also had a strong character hidden under her soft appearance.
He directly expressed his dissatisfaction with Emperor Liu's acceptance of his sister. This was the first time in his sixteen or seventeen years of serving Emperor Liu that he dared to disobey Emperor Liu's wishes and show off his temper towards him.
But who is Emperor Liu, and how can he allow her to be like this? He has no interest in guessing Concubine Shu's thoughts or understanding Concubine Shu's mood. Therefore, Concubine Shu of the Great Zhou Dynasty has completely fallen out of favor, and now she can basically only stay in the bedroom.
Gu Ying felt sorry for himself.
For Liu Hui's sake, Emperor Liu did not punish him too much, otherwise, he might have been thrown into the cold palace. For Emperor Liu, it was not possible for every concubine to be arrogant in front of him. In this world,
After all, there is only one Fu Queen.
In the past, the seventh prince Liu Hui was loved and valued by Emperor Liu because of his extraordinary talents and outstanding literary talents. However, he was also ignored by Emperor Liu because of his mother.
This is what happened to Concubine Shu, mother and son, but not to others. For example, Xu and Li, who were forcibly brought into the palace by Emperor Liu before, have long been forgotten by Emperor Liu in an unknown corner.
The palace was never harmonious, and was always full of disputes and calculations. Emperor Liu was also a hard-hearted person, and he often showed his ruthlessness inadvertently.
In the past, there may have been a happy scene, but it was just a superficial illusion. They jointly created a harmonious atmosphere in order to cater to Emperor Liu or to offend him.
However, people's hearts are fickle, Emperor Liu is getting older gradually, and most importantly, the princes are gradually growing up. They are talkative, have different thoughts, are prone to conflicts, and their feelings are becoming increasingly indifferent.
Including the father-son relationship between Emperor Liu and his children, even he himself had to admit that apart from the inseparable blood connection, the relationship was extremely shallow. Emperor Liu did not really fulfill the duties of a father. Of course, he also
It is difficult to achieve, the palace is by no means so beautiful, and as an emperor, many things have long become a luxury for him.
There is one thing that can more intuitively reflect the relationship between Emperor Liu and his princes and children. The princes at the lower end of the throne are also growing up, and when facing Emperor Liu, in addition to being in awe, they are full of a sense of alienation.
"Spend more time in the future!" Seeing Emperor Liu thinking deeply, Da Fu put his hand gently on his hand and said warmly.
Looking at her sideways, Emperor Liu smiled slightly: "Fortunately, I still have you. Having you as a good wife can take care of my harem and care for my children, which can also help me feel less guilty!"
Hearing this, Dafu said: "I'm just doing my job, but there are some things that I can't replace!"
"Even if it is a matter of personal responsibility, it has greatly relieved my worries!" Emperor Liu said immediately, looking grateful to the queen.
Emperor Liu's words were not without purpose. Empress Fu had always shown herself to be a great lady in the Han Palace. She also paid more attention to the concubines and the prince's children who were not so favored in the harem, which indeed played a role in stabilizing the harem and her mother.
The role of Yitianxia.
Of course, this is also where Empress Fu is smart. She never suppresses those concubines who cannot threaten her status, and tries her best to show her generosity, generosity, gentleness and virtuousness. In terms of layout, magnanimity, and knowledge, in the Han Palace,
, there is no one else after She Fu, which is the most fundamental reason why she can firmly occupy the lower position and win the respect of Emperor Liu.
"The children are getting older and are not so easy to discipline. They all respect you. I hope you will pay more attention in the future!" Emperor Liu said to Empress Fu.
In response, Dafu just smiled politely.
"Your Majesty!" During the conversation, the two ministers stepped onto the stage and bowed in salute.
"Brother Yun, there's no need to be polite!" Emperor Liu smiled gently when he saw the visitor.
The first person to do so was King Xu and Zong Zhengqing Liu Chengyun.
"Little Fourteen, go find your mother, don't run around, pay attention to safety!" Emperor Liu said, shuddering slightly at Liu Xin's back.
"Yes!" Looking at Emperor Liu, Liu Xin jumped to the ground, saluted the emperor and empress, bowed to the visitor, and then trotted away with her calves.
Seeing Liu Xin's back, Liu Chengyun couldn't help but sigh to Emperor Liu: "Although the Fourteenth Prince is young, he understands etiquette so well. He will definitely be a handsome gentleman in the future. His Majesty has taught him well!"
In response to the compliment, Emperor Liu smiled lightly: "Brother Yun, you're too polite. These boys can't stand the compliment!"
Liu Chengyun laughed along with him and turned his body away somewhat deliberately, making Emperor Liu pay more attention to the person next to him.
"It's Brother Jun!" Emperor Liu's smile remained on his face, but his eyes were a little calm.
"Your Majesty, Chengjun is about to take up his post in Guangnan. I have come here to say goodbye and listen to your Majesty's lessons!" Liu Chengyun said proactively.
The middle-aged man beside Liu Chengyun is Liu Chengjun, the son of the late emperor Liu Chong, the late emperor's uncle, and of course, Liu Chengyun's brother.
At this time, Liu Chengjun was approaching his fifties, but he looked very old. His body did not look very strong, he was a little puffy, and his face showed the vicissitudes of life.
"Your Majesty!" Facing Emperor Liu, Liu Chengjun was more reserved, a little nervous and a little timid.
"Brother Jun, there is no need to be restrained. We are all one family. If you need anything, you can come to see me directly!" Emperor Liu remained gentle, but his friendly smile made Liu Chengjun not dare to take him seriously at all.
Speaking of which, it has been almost nineteen years since the Hedong Incident, when Liu Chong's family was "escorted" to Beijing. After Liu Chong's death, all his sons were recalled and kept in captivity in Luoyang.
If there is a chance, Liu Chengjun really wants to ask Emperor Liu, do you know how we have been here for the past nineteen years? To say that we are raising pigs may be a bit excessive, because the pigs only need to squat in the pen, waiting for food.
And they were concentrated in a large manor and had to make a living by digging in the fields like those mud-legged people. For a large family, the money and food allocated by the government every year was simply not enough for them to live a comfortable and wealthy life.
Life.
Doing business was prohibited, even freedom was restricted, and people were not allowed to leave the territory of Luoyang. It was not until the imperial court moved westward to Luoyang that control was relaxed.
Counting Liu Chengyun, Liu Chong had ten sons in total, and after many years, only four of them are still alive. The others either died of illness, depression, or died in accidents...
It was not until the past two years that Emperor Liu finally completely lifted the ban on them, allowed them to return to the court, and granted them official positions. Life became easier and they gradually returned to the treatment of nobles. Of course, behind this was Liu Chengyun's unremitting efforts for many years.
It has to be said that in the eyes of some people, Emperor Liu was quite tolerant towards foreign ministers, but towards his own family within the royal family, Emperor Liu seemed a bit harsh and ruthless.
You must know that even criminal ministers like Yang Bin and Su Fengji have returned to the court for many years, retiring in Beijing, and spending thousands of years in peace, and Su Fengji's children and grandchildren have also begun to serve in official positions.
It happened that the descendants of Liu Chong and Liu Xin, the elders of the clan, had not enjoyed the status and honor they deserved for many years. If Liu Chengyun had not been interceding for him, perhaps nothing would have changed until the death of Emperor Liu.
"Brother Jun, don't you think Lingnan is remote and difficult?" Emperor Liu said softly, looking at Liu Chengjun who looked in awe.