Zhu Xu's hand was always slapped by the old concubine, but I don't know if he didn't have a memory or the old concubine's profound skills, so he could grab Zhu Xu's hand every time and never let go of it once he grabbed it.

Zhu Xu twitched the corners of his mouth, endured the pain, and said with a smile: "The concubine is joking, we are still waiting for the 100th birthday of the concubine. That is the prosperous era of my Ming Dynasty, auspiciousness..."

The old concubine was in great interest today and patted Zhu Xu's back with more force and said, "I can't live that long. When the queen enters the palace and gives birth to a legitimate heir, the old woman can wait for death and go to see the Emperor of Shenzong..."

Although they are all family members, Empress Dowager Zhang cannot let this continue to say this and smiled and said, "Pretty, don't say depressed words when you are so happy, hurry up and start the meal."

The old concubine smiled and nodded, saying, "What she said is. The dinner is about to start, by the way, is Ci Ye coming?"

Li Jieyu hurriedly said, "Go back to the concubine, Ci Ye had some cough today, so she didn't bring it here, Shuxian is here."

The old concubine frowned and said, "Ciye must take good care of her. She must not leave her for a while. The Imperial Hospital must also keep a close eye on her..."

It is normal for a child to die at this time, but it is very good to be able to survive three out of ten.

Li Jieyu has always been careful. The medical departments of the Imperial Hospital and the Royal Court have been researching. If you want to improve the survival rate of babies, if you find anything, you will immediately come to Zhu Ciye to check it out in order to be prepared for any accidents.

But so far, there has been little progress, so I can only take care of myself carefully and see what God means.

Zhu Ciye is currently Zhu Xu's only male heir, and all the Ming Dynasty is staring at him. If there is a big deal, the movement will be extraordinary. Li Jieyu dared not be careless and stood up and said, "Yes, I have always taken care of him carefully, and I dare not be careless at all."

The old concubine was reluctantly satisfied with Li Jieyu and didn't say much. When serving the dishes, she smiled and said to Empress Dowager Zhang: "It's the end of the year, some destiny women, noble families can be summoned to the palace. The old woman can live through this year. I can say a few words. The emperor has such great ambitions. Our harem cannot help much, but we can't be idle even if we can do it..."

Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang looked at each other. The old concubine was in a little mood today and couldn't help but worry.

Empress Dowager Zhang turned to look at the old concubine and said loudly, "Taofei, I didn't want to bother you. It's my father's birthday in a few days. I want to hold a banquet for him outside the palace. Will the concubine have time?"

The old concubine's face was flushed, and she looked at Empress Dowager Zhang and opened her eyes widened: "No trouble. If you have time, just invite more people... By the way, the emperor, what are you talking about inconveniently? The old woman tells you to see how they can do to me..."

Empress Dowager Zhang frowned slightly. She wanted to change the topic, but the old concubine went back again.

Zhu Xu coughed, looked at the old concubine and smiled and said, "Father Concubine, your longevity is the greatest help to me. Today's matter is a bit sudden, and I have to plan it. Don't worry, the old concubine. The cabinet is probably busy. Let's be more patient and see if there are any special changes. I still have to deal with it..."

The old concubine slapped Zhu Xu on the back of her hand again and said with a smile: "Everyone listens to the emperor, we are all waiting..."

Queen Mother Zhang breathed a light tone. If the old concubine was overly excited, it would be amazing if she had a few good and two bad things.

Zhu Xu comforted the old concubine, took the opportunity to withdraw her hand quietly, and looked at Empress Dowager Zhang and said, "Sister-in-law, is the date set?"

Empress Dowager Zhang looked at the almost-sized meal and said, "Let's have dinner first, it's hard to walk on the road now, so you may have to wait a few more days."

Zhu Xu nodded. There are heavy snow in many places in the south and there are many blockages in the waterways. I am afraid it is as simple as "waiting for a few more days".

"Eat, eat, prince, eat more..." The old concubine picked up the chopsticks and picked up food for Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu smiled and responded, and understood how powerful the influence of what he was talking about today was. This was the case in the palace, but I was afraid that it would be even more amazing outside the palace.

Xiao Yongning bit the chopsticks, looked at Zhu Xu, blinked, and said crisply: "Uncle, I want to study."

Zhu Xu took the fish soup handed over by Li Jieyu and looked at her and said, "Aren't you already reading?"

The little girl glanced at Empress Dowager Zhang and suddenly said loudly: "Uncle Emperor, most of what you said today are not understood. People should read books that can be understood and become the new princess of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang immediately smiled, especially the old concubine laughed the loudest, looking at Yongning and said, "Oh, my little Yongning wants to be the new princess. Tell my grandmother, how did the new princess do it?"

The little girl was less than ten years old, so she didn't know much. She opened her eyes and said firmly for a while: "Even if the emperor said something new, they also want new!"

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled and shook her head, looked at the old concubine and said, "Let's have a meal, don't listen to her nonsense."

The little girl pouted, looked around the crowd on the table, poked the bowl with chopsticks, and muttered: "Everyone bullies me, I'm going to find my aunt..."

Queen Mother Zhang knew this girl best, knocked her over with chopsticks and said, "Be honest with me during this period, remember!"

"Yes." The little girl immediately sat up straight, picked up the chopsticks, and started eating seriously.

Zhu Xu looked at the little girl's expression and suddenly felt bad in her heart, and she couldn't help but give her a warning look.

But the little girl seemed to have not seen it, and she was diligently picking up food for the old concubine.

"Okay, okay, be good..." The old concubine seemed to like Xiao Yongning's well-behavedness very much and kept praising her.

Zhu Xu took a few bites and approached Li Jieyu and whispered: "Let me take care of this girl these days, don't let her cause trouble."

Li Jieyu is just a talented person after all, and Zhu Xu's harem only has her and Hai Lanzhu, and there is Empress Dowager Zhang who helps with cooking outside. She doesn't need much energy. She spends the most time taking care of her two children, so she has no control over the harem. It is really embarrassing to ask her to see Princess Yongning who lives in the harem like a little devil in the world.

However, Li Jieyu never said 'no' to Zhu Xu. He glanced at Yongning and whispered: "Yes, I understand."

Zhu Xu looked at Hai Lanzhu again with calm expression. She had been pregnant for more than six months and was expected to be given birth in March next year. He whispered again: "Hai Lanzhu can't be careless, take care of her more."

Li Jieyu smiled and said, "Yes, in a few days, I plan to move Sister Hai to Yuzao Palace, which is more convenient."

Zhu Xu's brows moved, and he did not express his opinion. He turned to the old concubine and Empress Dowager Zhang greeted her.

The sensation caused by Zhu Xu and a group of important officials of the imperial court on Chengtian Gate is still expanding, and when the capital is gradually becoming a rush, there are discussions everywhere.

A restaurant was crowded and noisy. I don’t know how many people were eager to speak, and it was so mixed that it was difficult to tell clearly.

In the private room on the second floor, a group of six or seven people were quiet and orderly.

One of them said, "You all know. The imperial court issued an edict to abolish the lowly household registration. This is not a big deal. At least hundreds of thousands of people were 'pardoned'..."

"Yes, if it weren't for today, I wouldn't have known that I still have so many cheap people in the Ming Dynasty..."

"I guess it's more than that. This cheap book is also a historical procession. It will only be more or less. If there is more than one million, I will not doubt..."

"It's really possible. There are also sin slaves here. In addition, the year is not good, and it is increasing every year. The entire Ming Dynasty's millions of cheap households are not too many..."

"I'm afraid that many people will be loyal to the court and the emperor for this pardon..."

"This is inevitable. If it were me, I would definitely be loyal to my dear one's destiny. What a great kindness..."

"I heard that all the tablets in the capital have been sold out, almost all of them belong to the emperor, and the whole city is empty!"

"We all need to establish a position of immortality..."

Several people were talking, with emotion on their faces, and as they were talking, suddenly a noise sounded outside the window.

"Look, it's Mr. Bi Ge, and King Lu, who is the head of the Imperial Hospital?"

"That seems to be the vice president of the Royal Court, Song Changgeng? He is also following Mr. Bi."

"This Mr. Bi rarely shows up. We are really lucky today..."

"What luck is it? Several cabinet masters in the cabinet have left the palace. Six ministries, nine temples, twelve supervisors and eighth bureaus are now busy..."

This is near Chang'an Street, Chongjiaofang is also bustling and noisy.

"Is this Ge Lao Sun? I heard that he took over all the direct yamen in the cabinet. Is this going to the Imperial College?"

"Don't you know? Those are the heads of the Epidemic Prevention Bureau, the Relief Bureau, the Immigration Bureau, the International Trade Bureau, the Foreign Affairs Bureau, etc., so there is something else."

"These are newly changed names. I don't know what Master Sun is going to do, why am I a little uneasy?"

"This must be a big move. Didn't you read the newspaper? Today is free. Don't you think about it. When will the court be generous?"

"You said, what else do the imperial court do? This pardon for the lowly book is not a trivial matter, and it will take some time to digest it, right?"

"Who knows, I guess I'm sure I can't be young..."

There were a lot of discussions all over the capital, like boiling and fog, covering the entire capital.

"Our emperor is still as courageous as ever, and he can speak to Jianji on Chengtian Gate and do all the oaths, tsk..."

"Not only the emperor, but also the five cabinet masters, six ministries and six ministers shouted there with iron buckets. It was a shame to be so shameful..."

"Speaking of this, the emperor is getting more and more chaotic, I don't know what else can do... Have you heard that those untouchables are now clamoring to take the scientific examination and join the army, which shows the future of my Ming Dynasty..."

"Hmph, what's the pride in this? What fairness and justice! If there are no poor scholars in the world, this sage can't do it. How can he, a fool, do it? Just talk nonsense, seek fame and reputation, and deceive those ignorant people!"

"Be careful! Now there are court spies everywhere, so you must not be caught..."

"Is it possible to have a way for all the people in the world to see it? When will the Ming Dynasty have such a moment? Even if Chengzu killed the ten clans of Fang Xiaoru, has the world stopped? Are we afraid of death?"

"Not bad! We are rich and honored for a while, and we are famous for our eternity. We must not sit idly by and watch!"

"But we must also have some countermeasures. We cannot act rashly. There are too many loyal ministers and straight people who are slaughtered by the foolish monarch. We still need to maintain our usefulness and wait for the Holy monarch to hang the hall. When the people are in full bloom, we will return to the world and benefit the people..."

“…and that’s right.”
Chapter completed!