The Tang Dynasty did not prohibit a prince-in-law from taking concubines, but it was a bit rude to talk about his son's taking concubines in front of his father-in-law. Fang Xuanling was also very tender-faced, so it was very embarrassing.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that it is not Erlang who is good at fishing and hunting. It is the veteran who has made the decision... Ever since His Highness Gao Yang married into the Fang family, he has been virtuous, kind, gentle and filial. The veteran and his wife can wake up smiling every time they sleep. Such a beautiful woman, then It's really something I can't even dream of! The Xiao family has mentioned this matter a long time ago, but the old minister and Erlang declined several times respectively. However, Song Guogong and the old minister have been friends for decades, and this time they went to Huating Town specifically for this matter. The old minister really can't get rid of it. I hope your majesty will forgive me for my face..."
Fang Xuanling looked ashamed.
His Majesty Li Er nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "I just want to ask, Xuan Ling must not be overly concerned."
In the early years, Fang Xuanling and Xiao Yu did have a very good relationship. Although the two were slightly different in age, they had the same gentle temperament and the same beautiful heart. Even the way they did things and their usual preferences were roughly the same. Therefore, they are very compatible with each other.
It was only later that the forces of the DPRK and China became entangled. Each of them had a different interest group behind them and had different demands. After several conflicts, the relationship gradually faded away.
But this does not mean that the two of them are estranged from each other, it is just that they can't help it. If one day the two of them return to their hometowns after serving in official positions, I am afraid they can still get together every now and then to have tea and drink, and praise and criticize current affairs.
Moreover, he also knew that Fang Xuanling was a true gentleman. The beauty of a gentleman was that Xiao Yu could abandon his identity and face and pursue him all the way to the south of the Yangtze River. How could Fang Xuanling have the heart to refuse?
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er was dissatisfied with Xiao Yu over this matter, but it never affected Fang Xuanling.
However, he thought so in his heart, how could Fang Xuanling dare to think so simply?
"That's just asking"... If other people say this, this may be what they mean. However, as an emperor, every word and action has a profound meaning. If anyone really thinks that the emperor just "asks", then congratulations on becoming an official. Returning home is the best ending for you. Those who are unlucky may not have a good ending...
Seeing Fang Xuanling's frightened expression, His Majesty Li Er also realized that he had said the wrong thing.
His intention was just to make a joke, but he didn't expect to scare Fang Xuanling, an honest man, to death...
"Don't worry about Xuan Ling. Why is it so surprising that a man has three wives and four concubines? Fang Jun is a capable man, and his future will definitely be in the political affairs hall. How can such a young leader be excused for having a concubine if he likes to protect him before it is too late? What is to blame? Food, sex, and nature are the way to go. It’s just that the Xiao family, as a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River and known as the leaders of the scholarly community, was so humble and lowered their status in order to covet the power in Fang Jun’s hands, which makes me quite disdainful."
These words are really not comforting.
He himself has a very lustful personality, not only the good-looking ones who go to the harem, but also those beauties with special relationships and special identities that can produce some unethical pleasure at certain times. …
Although his harem is not very large in number, and is far from the "three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines", there was Empress Xiao who was still in her sixties but still dazzling when she was welcomed back from the Turks, and now there are ten more. Xu Chongrong, who entered the palace at the age of three and has not yet reached the age of fifteen, has his own beauty.
Therefore, he never thought there was anything wrong with the fact that his ministers liked sex.
In the world of life, where does the so-called come from?
Just wine, sex, wealth, energy, and power...
He prefers himself to others, so even if it's his own son-in-law, he doesn't think there's anything wrong with taking a concubine. As long as he can continue to care for the princess and love each other, it doesn't matter how many concubines he takes.
But Xiao's behavior really made him dissatisfied.
Fang Jun is regarded as his own successor to the Prime Minister. It may be difficult to be promoted in the Zhenguan Dynasty, but as long as the prince ascends the throne, Fang Jun will definitely be a member of the political hall. Even the position of the head of the Prime Minister has been reserved.
As long as you don't make any big mistakes, you will never run away.
His Majesty Li Er was very satisfied with every aspect of Fang Jun, but there was one thing he was unhappy about, and that was his entanglement with Chang Le...
If you like a woman, go out and look for her. Why are you always staring at my daughter?!
But thinking of this at this moment, my heart suddenly moved, and I said to Fang Xuanling: "After you go back, go and find out what Song Guogong said. If you don't mention anything else, just mention the naming of Sado Island after the title of Changle."
Fang Xuanling was quite puzzled, but he didn't ask any more questions.
Even if Fang Xuanling really has unparalleled strategizing, he may not be able to speculate on the emperor's thoughts. With different statuses and different perspectives on things, his thoughts will naturally be different.
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After eating and coming out of the palace, Fang Xuanling was a little sleepy, but thinking of His Majesty Li Er's instructions just now, she had no choice but to tell the coachman to go to the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion.
When they arrived at the gate of Song Guogong's mansion, the coachman came forward and reported his name, and the gatekeeper quickly went inside to report.
Xiao Yu had a minor illness after returning from the south of the Yangtze River. He was in a state of mental distress. He was lying in the bedroom. Two pretty maids, one on the left and one on the right, were slowly massaging his shoulders and arms with four soft bare hands. Hearing this,
When Fang Xuanling came to the door, he quickly stood up, simply changed into a set of regular clothes, and went out to greet him in person.
The two had a long-standing relationship and there was no trouble opening the middle door. Fang Xuanling got off the carriage and followed Xiao Yu into the mansion through the corner door on one side.
Of course, if after marriage, Fang Xuanling comes to visit as an in-law, then no matter how good the relationship was in the past, the necessary etiquette is absolutely indispensable...
When they arrived at the main hall, Xiao Yu ordered the maid to serve tea, then drove everyone away and asked: "Xuanling entered the palace in the morning, and now he comes to the door in person. Could it be that your majesty has something to explain?"
Fang Xuanling asked curiously: "Song Guogong also sent people to keep an eye on Fang's whereabouts?"
Xiao Yu said: "We are about to become in-laws. Why are you keeping an eye on you? It's just that I just entered the palace to prepare for this year's ceremony. I happened to see you entering the palace and came back to tell me."
His eldest son, Xiao Rui, had just been transferred to Taichang Temple not long ago. Taichang Temple was in charge of rituals and music, suburban temples, communities, altars, and mausoleums. He was very busy every New Year, and the emperor would be in charge in the early spring of next year.
During the Eastern Expedition, there were many things to do including offering sacrifices to heaven, worshiping ancestors, divination, etc., making it even busier than in previous years.
Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Da Lang has a clear temperament and is indifferent to fame and fortune. Taichang Temple is a suitable place for him."
Who has a good temper and is indifferent to fame and fortune, but in fact he is a bit unsociable, aloof and arrogant. If he were placed in a place where people like Liubu Yamen gather together, he might suffer a big loss, but in a relatively pure Yamen like Taichang Temple
More appropriate.
How could Xiao Yu not know the virtues of his own son?
He smiled bitterly and said: "I thought Da Lang was an upright and upright person who would be able to make a living and inherit the family business in the future. But unexpectedly, he has no knowledge of practical matters and only knows how to talk. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to achieve anything big. But Xuan Ling, you are really enviable.
"The elder man is knowledgeable, sensible, generous and kind, and the second man is heroic and sharp... Having a son should be like the love of the deceased! I am very grateful for the blessing of Xuan Ling."
Fang Xuanling smiled and did not answer.
Are you stepping on my son, or are you praising your son-in-law?
After taking a sip of tea, Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice: "Just now in the palace, His Majesty mentioned his intention to change the name of Sado Island. After all, it is a Japanese name, and it is really inconvenient to pronounce it."
Xiao Yu said casually: "Then change it? It's just a name, who else would go against His Majesty?"
Fang Xuanling paused and said: "Your Majesty wants to name it after Princess Changle."
Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment: "Princess Changle? Changle Island? It's pretty good, easy to speak, and the lottery is good... uh..."
Halfway through his words, Xiao Yu suddenly woke up.
Something is wrong!
If it were just to name an island, who would object to the emperor in the Tang Dynasty? Why should Fang Xuanling be called to the palace to talk about this matter? Fang Xuanling had no need to leave the palace with one foot before running to himself with the other.
Did the government specifically inform this matter?
After all, he was the top politician in the Tang Dynasty. He had a picture in his mind. After thinking about it for a moment, he immediately figured out the emperor's intention...
Xiao Yudang said flatly: "Absolutely not! Your Majesty's move is to test the will of our ministers. If you agree to name Sado Island after Princess Changle today, then tomorrow you will have to mention the feudal world again!"
Xuanling, you are confused! Why didn't you speak out and remonstrate at that time?"
Fang Xuanling did not answer, but reminded: "Your Majesty just told me that after leaving the palace, I will inform Song Guogong about this matter, and specifically pointed out that I will let you see when you learn that you are titled Princess Changle."
After naming Sado Island, it was a fitting reaction..."
Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment and said in confusion: "Princess Changle or Princess Jinyang, isn't it just a pretext? It's just to test the will of the ministers. If everyone agrees, then everyone can know
The views on overseas lands are the same as those at home. Since no one objects to naming the islands of Japan after Princess Changle, it is very likely that when the issue of feudal world is brought up again, even if everyone objects, His Majesty will definitely propose to name the islands of the princes.
The fiefdom is placed on the land conquered by the surrounding countries... It doesn't matter if the land is not enough, just launch a few more wars and win a little more. Then the emperor will give in, and everyone can't be aggressive, right? After all, they belong to the monarch and his ministers, and they can't
Too much... Oops, no good! The emperor is treacherous!"
He was reasoning, guessing the emperor's true intention, but later he suddenly woke up, screamed, and his face changed drastically!