Sheng Hong had already prepared himself for these rumors and did not get angry.
Of course, I'm not in a good mood either.
For two days in a row, Sheng Hong was in a depressed mood. He didn't show any signs of depression in front of others. Only when he was in front of Xie Mingxi did he show some depression.
"Mingxi, being an emperor is such a hard job."
Sheng Hong frowned and sighed glumly: "Although I have some selfish motives for reducing the vassal and leveling vassal vassals, it is more for the stability of the country and the consideration of the people of the country. This way I am not afraid of rumors.
To gain a good reputation for being successful and aggressive, I took the initiative to send troops to quell the vassal."
"The Divine Guards were defeated and suffered heavy casualties. This was all because King Jiangxia secretly colluded with King Hejing and sent out private soldiers. Furthermore, King Jiangxia stirred up trouble among the vassal kings and incited them. His crime is unpardonable."
"If we don't severely punish the King of Jiangxia, how can we suppress those feudal kings who are ready to make a move? How can they be willing to hand over more than 100,000 private soldiers so neatly?"
"Those who say that I am cruel and ruthless behind my back, have you ever thought about how many battles Da Qi will fight and how many soldiers and civilians will die once these hundreds of thousands of private soldiers raise their flags to rebel?"
Xie Mingxi listened quietly to Sheng Hong complaining and complaining.
Being an emperor is never easy.
It is even more difficult to be a promising emperor who works hard to govern.
Throughout the history books, there are very few emperors in the past who can truly be praised as wise kings. All because wise kings are in trouble!
After Sheng Hong calmed down a little, Xie Mingxi softly comforted him: "It is inevitable that there are some idiots who gossip behind the scenes. However, among the court officials and the royal family, there are many people with clear eyes and clear hearts. They will stand by themselves.
By your side."
Sheng Hong, you are not alone.
Behind you, there are steadfast followers. By your side, there is me.
Xie Mingxi's eyes are firm but gentle.
Sheng Hong looked at her for a moment, and the depression in his heart was quickly relieved. He put his arms around Xie Mingxi and rested his head on her neck: "Mingxi, it's great to have you by my side."
Xie Mingxi smiled softly, stretched out her fingers and caressed Sheng Hong's handsome face. Then, she lowered her head and kissed him gently on the corner of the mouth.
…
There is never a shortage of new things in the capital.
The whole family of King Jiangxia was executed, which was exaggerated for more than half a month, and the rumors gradually subsided. Soon, it was replaced by another new story.
Princess An gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
King An was overjoyed and held a flowing banquet on the day when his two children were full moon. The emperor and the queen were generously rewarded, and the concubines in the palace were also generously rewarded.
Concubine Duan, who had not left the harem for many years, also came to Prince An's Mansion on this day. After seeing her grandchildren with her own eyes, her eyes were red with excitement and joy. She said to Princess An, "My good daughter-in-law, you have made great contributions."
Princess An did a good job during her confinement, and her complexion was rosy, white, and plump. She smiled shyly when she heard this and said, "My daughter-in-law is not worthy of such praise from my mother and concubine."
"You deserve it, you deserve it." Princess Duan held her grandson in her arms, and the more she looked at him, the more she fell in love with him: "I will be twins, a dragon and a phoenix, with both sons and daughters. What a blessing this is."
This is a first for a daughter-in-law in the Tian family.
Don’t talk about others, just thank the Queen. After giving birth to Aluo, there has been no good news for so many years. The palace has no children, and the emperor has no heirs. Even if the emperor and the empress are still young, they are not even thirty years old. It is enough to worry people.
Yes. Now the whole country is concerned about the war of Pingfan. When the Pingfan affair is over, ministers will surely submit a memorial to ask the emperor to open up the harem.
Actually, these things have nothing to do with the current Princess Duan. However, being in the harem and having nothing to do all day long, it is inevitable that she should pay more attention to her.
It's her daughter-in-law who always strives for success, there are two of them in her life.
Concubine Duan thought about it and felt a little regretful: "It would be better if both of them were sons, like Li Yu and Li Qin."
Princess An: "..."
Princess An suppressed the urge to roll her eyes, smiled good-naturedly, and picked up her fair and lovely daughter: "My daughter is smart and cute, caring and filial, and she is quite good."
Concubine Duan reluctantly nodded, glanced at her grandson, and said with a happy smile: "It's better to have a son after all."
King An didn't know when he arrived at the door. He happened to hear what Concubine Duan said, and he immediately became unhappy: "What are you talking about? As long as they are my children, sons and daughters are equally good."
Concubine Duan was not so tactful and reserved towards her son: "No matter how good a daughter is, she will marry someone else when she grows up. Only a son can pass on the incense and support his parents."
"The Xie family gave birth to a Queen Xie, and the Lian family gave birth to a General Lian. But how many Queens Xie and General Lian can there be in this world? In the end, women have to live dependent on men."
"No matter how good a daughter is, she is not as good as a son. Just wait and see, Queen Xie has never been pregnant. No matter how much the emperor dotes on the middle palace alone, he still has to have a concubine."
It was not convenient to chat in the palace, but when she arrived at Prince An's palace, Princess Duan finally lost her scruples and started chatting for a while.
Prince An glanced at Concubine Duan who was making such nonsense, and reminded him coolly: "In front of the emperor's brother and the emperor's wife, mother and concubine, don't get excited and say something bald. Don't blame your son for not reminding you, the emperor said calmly."
No one is allowed to say anything bad about the emperor's sister-in-law."
Sheng Hong is completely obedient to Xie Mingxi, and the extent to which he protects his wife is staggering.
Concubine Duan curled her lips: "Don't worry! I just won't talk nonsense."
She's not that stupid yet.
…
Concubine Duan really didn't dare to talk nonsense in front of Xie Mingxi.
However, Princess Duan, who had a pair of grandchildren, couldn't help but show off. She simply went to Hanxiang Palace and boasted to Princess Mei. She almost praised her grandson who had just turned one month old to the sky.
Concubine Mei was filled with envy when she heard this.
Concubine Mei did not fight for palace power, nor did she seek quarrels or cause trouble. She lived a leisurely and comfortable life every day. Her only worry was that Sheng Hong had no heirs.
Concubine Mei and Concubine Duan were both made concubines because they gave birth to princes, and gained the late emperor's temporary favor. In this aspect, Concubine Mei and Concubine Duan had exactly the same idea.
Heirs are the most important thing. No matter how good a daughter is, she cannot be as good as a son.
Xie Mingxi has many good things, but this one thing is enough to make Mrs. Mei, the mother-in-law, dissatisfied.
Concubine Mei couldn't help but sigh.
Concubine Duan knew this, but she asked: "Well, Duan Duan, why does Sister Mei sigh?"
Concubine Mei would not be stupid enough to criticize her daughter-in-law in front of Concubine Duan, so she just brushed it off casually.
On the second day, when Xie Mingxi came to Hanxiang Palace to pay her respects, Concubine Mei pretended to be casual and asked with a smile: "It's been nearly two years since the Queen Mother's filial piety period!"
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly, and she responded with a slight smile.
As expected, Mrs. Mei's next sentence came: "A'luo is already eleven years old, and in two months, she will be twelve. It's time for you to give A'luo a younger brother."
