Perhaps this latter point is the fundamental reason why wealthy families generally hire wet nurses.
Mother Li was also worried that her daughter would fall out of favor in the future, and desperately wanted her to find a wet nurse to take care of the child.
Although Li Lingxiu and Zhu Hongyu grew up together and are considered childhood sweethearts, they definitely have some feelings for each other.
However, how true can the king's feelings be taken?
Faced with the endless stream of young and beautiful vixens, how can my daughter retain the favor of the king if her beauty fades with age?
Li Lingxiu seemed to know what her mother was thinking, shook her head and said.
"It doesn't matter!"
"Those new people who come in, no matter how favored they are, can't get past my daughter!"
"If the daughter has no heirs, she may not be able to secure the throne!"
"But my daughter now has an heir. As long as she doesn't interfere in the politics of the harem or engage in things like the witchcraft rebellion, her position as queen will be as secure as a mountain."
"..."
There are many reasons why Li Lingxiu is so confident.
One was the affection between him and Zhu Hongyu. She could feel that Zhu Hongyu had feelings for her.
For others, it is just a tool to vent their desires and give birth to children!
Secondly, the Ming Dynasty has been in existence for more than 200 years, and starting from the generation of Emperor Taizu, there have been very few examples of abolition.
After all the calculations, Xuanzong was abolished only once!
And then it’s gone!
The third is that the Ming Dynasty, as an orthodox dynasty, abides by a strict eldest son succession system in the succession of the throne.
Except for the battle of Jingnan under Cheng Zuye and the death of Emperor Wuzong Zhengde, there were basically no troubles.
As powerful as Emperor Wanli of Shenzong, even if he wanted to change the prince, he couldn't!
After so many years of historical inertia, it is not easy to change.
Furthermore, Zhu Hongyu, a distant branch of the clan, wanted to inherit the great power. Although he had great achievements in rebuilding the Ming Dynasty, he could still be regarded as a small branch of the clan.
Under such circumstances, he has to abide by previous historical inertia!
Also, what are the disadvantages of primogeniture?
Succession by the eldest son is better than internal fighting!
Any system that can survive the trend of history must have its merits.
In fact, what Li Lingxiu didn't say was that from her pregnancy and delivery to now, Zhu Hongyu's days with her were numbered.
In fact, the child is now more than a birthday old and has never even seen what his father looks like.
As a woman, she will feel lost and lonely!
Although she knew that Zhu Hongyu had been busy with business, leading the army to conquer the north and south, and opening up territory for the Ming Dynasty.
But she still feels lost and lonely!
Breastfeeding a child yourself is actually more about treating the child as a source of sustenance.
Used to express her longing for her husband!
How do you say that? I regret calling my husband-in-law to seek the title of Marquis!
She recalled that when she was young, she and Zhu Hongyu were childhood sweethearts. Although they were very poor at that time, they could play and play carefree together every day, and they were really happy.
However, although she now enjoys the first-class glory and wealth in the world, only those who have experienced it can only imagine the feeling of being alone and sleepless every night.
Without this child, Li Lingxiu couldn't imagine how she would survive!
Of course, if it weren't for the child, Zhu Hongyu would have taken Li Lingxiu to Guangzhou.
All we can say is that this world is like this. If you gain something, you must lose something!
Mother Li said.
"Now that you are no longer with His Highness, no matter how much favor you have, it will fade over time."
"I'm thinking here that your aunt's daughter also has a pretty face, and her appearance is somewhat similar to yours."
"Can I send her to Guangzhou to stay with His Royal Highness, Jian Guo, to help you maintain your favor..."
Mother Li expressed her thoughts.
Li Lingxiu's expression changed slightly, and she felt very unhappy.
She thought her mother came to the house this time because she missed her daughter.
I didn’t expect that I would have such an idea!
But after thinking for a while, Li Lingxiu didn't refuse, and just said.
"Bring someone over to show me later!"
It’s considered agreed!
Because, even if she doesn't agree, there will be many women around Zhu Hongyu.
Even if Zhu Hongyu wanted to do it subjectively, none of the civil servants and generals of the Ming Dynasty would agree.
After all, there is no room for carelessness in matters that are fundamental to the country!
One child is definitely not enough. They all hope that Zhu Hongyu will have more.
Of course, it is impossible for Zhu Hongyu, an LSP, to just keep his integrity.
He could restrain himself from being sexually attracted to women when he was in the army, but in normal times, he was slept with someone every day.
Li Lingxiu thought that instead of surrounding Zhu Hongyu with a bunch of little vixens, it would be better to let one of her own go.
Seeing her daughter relent, Mother Li also breathed a sigh of relief.
If Li Lingxiu didn't let go, she wouldn't be able to do this.
As if she remembered something, Mother Li spoke.
"I heard that His Highness was assassinated in Guangzhou and that your brother was dismissed from his post due to improper security. Is this important?"
"Is Your Highness going to rectify my Li family?"
Although Li's mother doesn't care much about politics, many people have been mentioning this matter to her recently.
He said that His Highness is going to rectify the Li family and that the Li family is going to fall...
From disbelief at the beginning to uncertainty later, Mother Li felt a little unsure.
Then he had the idea of sending someone to Zhu Hongyu's side to keep his favor.
Li Lingxiu gently patted the child in her arms, shook her head casually and said.
"No!"
"Although my brother has been dismissed as the commander of the Guards Division, hasn't he been transferred to the Fifth Infantry Division as the division commander?"
"He is still an important general in the army and holds a high position of authority!"
"Furthermore, if Your Highness really wants to punish my brother, it will be impossible for my brother to continue serving as the commander-in-chief of the First Army. Instead, he will be directly transferred to a casual position."
"His Highness is a nostalgic person. Those who first started to join the army with His Highness, no matter how incompetent they were, were properly placed."
"Although my brother didn't protect him well this time, he has always been conscientious in his previous work. It's hard work without credit, so it's not like this."
Li Lingxiu still had half of her words left.
After the incident in Guangzhou, Zhu Hongyu deliberately explained the incident in his letter to her.
Now the decisive battle between the Ming Dynasty and the Qing court is just around the corner!
The Imperial Guard must be the final ballast, the last trump card that Zhu Hongyu holds.
You won’t go to the battlefield easily!
The Guards Division can only be used when the battle situation is tense or in a decisive battle.
If Li Guangyuan continues to serve as the commander of the Imperial Guard Division, his chances of making meritorious deeds will be relatively limited.
Because if the Imperial Guards made military exploits, the credit would not go to the division commander, but to Zhu Hongyu, His Royal Highness.
Very helpless!
But this is reality!
On the contrary, after letting go, there will be more opportunities to make meritorious deeds.