Every emperor must have more concubines in his harem to pass on his heirs. Even the Emperor Zhao Yuansi of the Wei Dynasty had more than 20 concubines in his harem one after another. It was not for the purpose of embracing everyone and enjoying the blessings of everyone.
, but an obligation that the emperor of Wei must fulfill.
There are three so-called unfilial piety, the most serious one is not having descendants. As the emperor of the Wei Dynasty, if the ancestral country and the country are placed first, then the second issue is the issue of heirs. Not only the royal family of the clan will always keep an eye on this aspect,
Even the courtiers would ask the emperor to accept concubines from time to time, in order to ensure that the orthodox bloodline of the royal family would not be cut off.
According to the ancestral system of the Wei Dynasty, the emperor's harem concubines were divided into five classes. The first class was naturally the queen, the second class was the "three ladies" of the imperial concubine, the noble concubine, and the noble concubine; the third class was the Shuyuan.
, Shuyi, Shurong, Zhaohua, Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Xiuhua, Xiuyi, Xiurong and other "nine concubines".
These third-class concubines are the so-called "one queen, three wives and nine concubines".
However, the status of Shufei, Jieyu, Rong Hua, Chonghua, Chenghui, and Lierong ranked in the fourth grade, as well as the beauties, talents, and beloved men ranked in the fifth grade, are not as high as those of the first three grades.
The title of a concubine was related to her birthplace when she entered the palace, but after entering the palace, it all depended on whether she could be favored by the emperor. The competition for favors and intrigues all depended on the scheming of the concubines in the harem.
Concubine Shen Shu was not only the adoptive mother of the eighth prince Zhao Hongrun, but also the biological mother of the ninth prince, but she only received the title of fourth-class concubine. This had something to do with her dislike of competing for favor in the harem.
Generally, it would be difficult for a reserved and upright woman like this to ascend to the throne in a harem that is full of intrigues and intrigues, unless the mother gives birth to a good son based on the value of her son. Unfortunately, in the past, the eighth prince Zhao Hongrun's naughty nature has become a problem in the harem.
Everyone in the family knew this, and the Ninth Prince Zhao Hongxuan was too young. Therefore, Concubine Shen Shu's status in the heart of Wei Emperor Zhao Yuancai was not high. Like her two sons, she was almost a dispensable role.
However, recently, due to the sudden appearance of Zhao Hongrun in the eyes of Emperor Zhao Yuancai, Concubine Shen Shu has gradually received the attention of the emperor. Unfortunately, Concubine Shen Shu has always been weak and sick, and is unable to serve the emperor most of the time, unable to seize this precious opportunity.
However, even so, some jealous concubines in the palace were still unhappy with her.
No, Chen Shuyuan, who had always been favored by the emperor of the Wei Dynasty, took a few personal maids to Concubine Shen Shu's palace, "Ningxiang Palace", and had a strange conversation today.
Although Concubine Shen Shu didn't argue with her, Xiao Tao, the personal maid next to Concubine Shen Shu, was very angry.
"That Chen Shuyuan is really too much! If the empress hadn't stopped me, I would have really wanted to have a good argument with her. Who is this!"
Xiao Tao muttered angrily while picking up the broken porcelain and the charcoal fire everywhere.
"Okay." Concubine Shen Shu persuaded with a smile.
In fact, Concubine Shen Shu was not confused at all. The reason why Chen Shuyuan came to her Ningxiang Palace today to lose her temper was simply because the Emperor of Wei Dynasty, Zhao Yuancai, spent the night at her place several times during these days, and she was very jealous.
You must know that as one of the most favored concubines of the Emperor of Wei, Chen Shuyuan's only strong rivals were the queen and a few others. In the past, Concubine Shen Shuyuan was simply an insignificant role in her eyes.
What I didn't expect was that because the eighth prince Zhao Hongrun was gradually favored by Zhao Yuanci, Concubine Shen Shu's status in the emperor's heart also gradually improved. Even if Concubine Shen Shu was not physically able to serve in sexual affairs, Zhao Yuanci was happy to come to Ningxiang Palace during these days.
, listening to Shen Shufei tell some interesting stories about Zhao Hongrun when he was young, soothing the regret and guilt of failing to fulfill his father's obligations.
Yesterday, according to rumors in the palace, the Emperor of Wei originally designated Chen Shuyuan, but I don’t know what happened next. He changed his mind and came to Ningxiang Palace, which made Chen Shuyuan very happy.
Now it's over, the grudge has been settled. Chen Shuyuan, who was angry about this incident, deliberately went to Concubine Shen Shu's Ningxiang Palace today and said a lot of strange words. She secretly scolded Concubine Shen Shu for getting close to the emperor even though she was sick. She was clearly uneasy and well-intentioned.
, Xiao Tao was so angry that she wanted to argue with this delicate and savage woman several times regardless of her superiority or inferiority.
The most egregious thing is that Chen Shuyuan deliberately broke Chen Shuyuan's porcelain jar before leaving.
You must know that due to her weak body, Shen Shufei's hands, feet and abdomen are usually cold. In order to warm up, Shen Shufei asked Xiao Tao to fill a porcelain jar with charcoal and wrap it with cotton cloth to keep warm.
As the days of use increased day by day, Shen Shufei gradually became nostalgic for the porcelain jar and was reluctant to replace it. Now it was better, Chen Shuyuan accidentally hit the ground and smashed it. The broken porcelain and charcoal were scattered all over the place.
land.
However, Concubine Shen Shuyuan was a well-educated woman. She understood where Chen Shuyuan's resentment came from, so she had no intention of arguing with Chen Shuyuan. Instead, she repeatedly told Xiao Tao not to tell her eldest son Zhao Hongrun about this matter. After all, the eighth prince Zhao Hongrun had been
The story of the fight with the Emperor of Wei in the palace had already spread like wildfire and spread throughout the palace.
"You are just too polite to those people!"
Xiaotao complained angrily.
"Okay, okay, what happened is over, don't mention it again. By the way, at noon today, maybe Run'er will come over. You can ask the father-in-law who is in charge of meals to prepare an extra portion..."
"My slave knows."
Although the so-called bosom friend Mo Ruomu was not mentioned, Concubine Shen Shu knew that her eldest son Zhao Hongrun was probably not having an easy time these days. After all, the emperor of Wei had cut off his monthly salary.
Sure enough, when it was time to eat, Zhao Hongrun came to his mother-in-law's side to enjoy the meal on time, licking his face.
"Mom, where is Xiaoxuan?" Zhao Hongrun asked since he didn't see his younger brother Hongxuan.
"Studying in the palace, do you think he looks like you!" Concubine Shen Shu stretched out her right hand, gently tapped Zhao Hongrun's forehead with her slender white index finger, and persuaded: "Run'er, I know that you are naturally smart, but even so, you
Don't be proud, you have to go to the palace school..."
"What can you learn from palace studies? They are all just a bunch of old masters, so don't go there!"
"You!...Forget it, you are getting older and your wings have become stronger. You don't need to listen to my mother's words anymore..." Concubine Shen Shu deliberately put on a posture of "I won't want my mother when my son grows up."
Zhao Hongrun was so frightened that he quickly expressed his feelings: "Okay, okay, I will go to the palace school for a walk tomorrow, okay?"
Concubine Shen Shu was then satisfied, smiled slightly, and called her eldest son to sit down for dinner.
As soon as Zhao Hongrun sat down on the stool, he suddenly realized that his mother-in-law was not holding the porcelain jar used for heating today, so he asked about it: "Mom, where is the jar you keep with you?"
When Xiao Tao heard this, she was about to complain to the always daring prince, but Shen Shufei gave her a rare stern look, so she was dismayed and did not dare to say anything.
"Oh, my mother accidentally broke it." Concubine Shen Shu explained nonchalantly.
Zhao Hongrun was holding a pair of chopsticks to pick up a piece of greasy braised pork at this time. Hearing this, his hands moved. He knew very well that his adoptive mother was a careful and cautious person, how could he accidentally take that precious porcelain jar?
It fell.
Looking sideways at the palace maid Xiao Tao who was hesitant to speak, Zhao Hongrun suddenly understood something in his heart.
Think about it, this is the eighth prince who has the ability to make the Emperor of Wei furious but unable to do so, and who can make three ministers helpless. How can he be easily deceived?
"Where are the fragments? Let the emperor take a look?" Zhao Hongrun said calmly.
"What's so good about that?" Concubine Shen Shu was also a smart woman. Naturally, she knew that the broken pieces of a porcelain jar were completely different from those that were broken accidentally and intentionally. She was not willing to let Zhao Hongrun take a look at it. She only said that it had been dealt with long ago.
Already.
In this way, Zhao Hongrun felt more confident.
After lunch, Zhao Hongrun chatted with Concubine Shen Shu for a while, telling some of his proud stories of harassing three ministers in the Chui Gong Hall in the past few days. Concubine Shen Shu was laughing with joy while accusing him of being ignorant and unskilled.
Because Shen Shufei was weak and needed to take a nap at noon every day, Zhao Hongrun did not stay for a long time. Seeing the sleepiness in Shen Shufei's eyes, he stood up and left in time.
Seeing this, Concubine Shen Shu didn't stop her, she just asked Xiao Tao to see Zhao Hongrun off. After all, the eldest son was cut off from his monthly salary by his father, so he came to Ningxiang Palace five days away to have a meal, so Concubine Shen Shu didn't worry about not being able to see him.
Xiao Tao sent Zhao Hongrun to the gate of Ningxiang Palace. Just as he was about to return, he was stopped by Zhao Hongrun.
"Xiao Tao, what happened to mom's porcelain jar?"
"Eh?" Xiao Tao was stunned for a moment, recalling Concubine Shen Shu's instructions in her mind, and did not dare to tell Zhao Hongrun the real situation: "Didn't Concubine Shu say that? It was Concubine Shen who... accidentally broke it."
"Really?" Zhao Hongrun smiled slightly and said: "Xiao Tao, this deep palace is both big and small. If your highness wanted to inquire, how could you not find out? That means earlier or later.
It’s just a difference... Just tell me, Xiaotao."
After hearing what Zhao Hongrun said, Xiao Tao hesitated for a moment and told Zhao Hongrun all about Chen Shuyuan's evil deeds, saying how bad she was and how bad she was. She was simply describing Chen Shuyuan as a heinous sinner.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Tao couldn't help but feel a little panicked. She knew that she also knew the character of His Highness the Eighth Prince very well, and quickly asked: "Your Highness, you don't... don't want to do anything, do you? Don't cause trouble, otherwise
The empress is going to scold this slave to death."
"Don't worry, don't worry." Zhao Hongrun said with a smile.
"That's good." Xiao Tao breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Zhao Hongrun and returned to the palace.
"Someone is bullying you, so why not fight back with a heavy blow?" Looking back at Ningxiang Palace, Zhao Hongrun shook his head slightly.
He slowly walked down the steps with his hands behind his back and returned to his Wenzhao Pavilion muttering something.
"Hmph! It's true that I am sleeping on my pillow. I was still thinking about which noble harem person to attack to cause trouble for my father. Then Chen Shuyuan came to my door on her own... Then I will operate on you first!"
"The suggestions put forward by Shen Yu and his gang are really petty. Do you think catching some chickens and ducks and raising them in the imperial garden will make the current Wei emperor change his mind? Huh! If you want to do it, do it with a big vote! It will directly disturb the whole harem. , causing the concubines in the harem to rush to complain about their grievances, disturbing the purity of the father-in-law, and causing him to not be able to find a palace where he can sleep peacefully at night!! 』
"This is called removing the fuel from under the cauldron!!"
"Just prepare to sleep in Wende Palace to hide yourself, my lord father! Wahahaha——"
The second battle between father and son begins here!
『ps:』
"Zhao Hongrun: Maybe I should call myself "this prince", but this prince is not as qualified as "this prince". In addition, I will continue to ask for votes on behalf of the author. I hope that readers who follow and support this book can take a minute to vote for recommendation." With more votes, I will be even more skilled in death-making.』