When the lights first came on, both sides of the river started to become lively. From time to time, bursts of music sounded, and the flower boats in the river also lit up lanterns. The stars in the river were illuminated beautifully, as if they were full of lights, wine, greenery, and beauty in a prosperous and prosperous era. .

Zhou Yu stood on the side of the boat and looked at the river bank. For a moment, he seemed to see thousands of lights and various aspects of life, and he couldn't help but feel a little immersed and obsessed.

"Your Majesty, it's almost time."

Zhou Yu came to his senses and nodded gently: "Go back to the shore and go back to the palace."

When the ship docked, Zhou Yu didn't have the slightest air of being an emperor. Together with Yang Shiyi, he sent the ladies to their own carriages. It wasn't until everyone said goodbye that Zhou Yu asked Yang Shiyi and Jin Zhen'er to leave. The man got on the carriage, walked slowly and slowly began to stagger on the way back to the palace.

Along the way, Zhou Yu also saw a lot of laughter and laughter, as well as busy people coming and going. Each neighborhood was like an independent community, with people coming in and out of the streets from time to time.

As he walked, Zhou Yu also discovered a problem. There were not many doors opening outwards on the main street. Most of the doors were opened on the side rather than on the street. This made Zhou Yu a little strange. , it was slightly different from the ancient street he had imagined before.

But this also leads to another problem. Main roads are often not as lively as side streets except for carriages and pedestrians. This seems to fully reflect the functionality.

"Changshi Zhao, why are the gates of houses on both sides of these streets always on the side?"

Zhao Teng was a little dazed, but he still replied: "Your Majesty, it is strictly forbidden to open the door on all streets in the capital."

"Huh? Is there anything else like this?" Zhou Yu glanced at Zhao Teng strangely and asked, "Then what happened to those who opened the door?"

Zhao Teng took a look and lowered his head and replied: "These open houses are all clansmen with high status. The houses of princes and the houses of important officials in the court are also symbols of status and honor. Although there are laws against it, but For these open houses, it has been the default since the time of the late emperor."

Zhou Yu understood something: "That means ordinary civilians and people with insufficient status are not qualified to open the door on the street?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, because the city adopts the lifang system, sooner or later the gates of the lifang will be opened and closed at fixed times to implement curfew. Therefore, the gates of all houses are opened on the streets inside the lifang. During the curfew, there are also doors above the avenue. There will be fences to close the roads, and you are not allowed to walk around except for important matters such as illness or funeral."

"I see."

Zhou Yu understood that a lifang is actually equivalent to a community separated by avenues and walls along the street. It doesn't matter if the streets in the lifang are open, and it will not affect the merchants' business, but the door of the community will be fixed and opened to facilitate the curfew. Implementation, trouble in one community will not affect other communities, and it is also a convenient way to manage.

The curfew is also relative. It doesn't matter if you play all night in the village, but it is impossible to get out of the village, so people who have nothing to do will often return home before the curfew starts.

"Curfew, curfew..."

Zhou Yu pondered these two words.

Zhao Teng asked: "What do you think about the curfew, Your Majesty?"

Zhou Yu shook his head: "It's good. The curfew on the street separates each neighborhood. It only prohibits going out but does not affect the daily routine of the residents."

Zhao Teng whispered: "Actually, the curfew is also very useful for Dongchang and Jinyiwei. Things that are inconvenient to travel during the day are often done during the curfew. If you keep it quiet, you don't have to worry about anyone discovering it."

"Ha." Zhou Yu suddenly had a picture of Jin Yiwei and Dongchang's people advancing in the dark in his mind, and he laughed and said, "That's it for now."

After walking for a while, Zhou Yu felt a little tired. After getting on the carriage, the whole team began to move faster. Not long after, they entered the palace and returned to the harem.

As soon as he sat down and took a sip of hot tea, Shiyi came to Zhou Yu with the little prince in his arms: "Your Majesty, I have already prepared hot water, do you want someone to prepare some food?"

"Forget it, I'm already full on the boat." Zhou Yu put down the cup and took the prince from Miao Shiyi's arms. He teased the little kid and said, "I still miss this silly boy a little after not seeing him for a day. Today we

Didn't this silly boy make a scene when he was out?"

Jian Shiyi looked at his son and smiled gently: "No, they say the prince is cute and well-behaved, but Your Majesty, you dote on the prince too much."

"Prince, the eldest son is also the son of you and me, so he should be pampered." Zhou Yu smiled and said: "But this silly boy is still too young now. When he gets older, his hard life will be over.

Come on, as for my other children, it’s not that I don’t love them, and I hold them in my arms and tease them all the time, but as an emperor, there are some things that I cannot do as I please, otherwise it will send the wrong signal to others.”

Yang Shiyi also understood this, and was actually very satisfied with Zhou Yu's actions. However, as the queen is the mother of a country and the aunt of all princes and princesses, she is the one who needs to do things that the emperor cannot do. Naturally, she also needs to treat other princes.

The princess should take care of these.

Moreover, Shiyi was originally a kind-hearted person, and when he reminded Zhou Yu, he also wanted Zhou Yu not to neglect other children.

But Zhou Yu actually knows a lot more about these things than Shi Yi, and he knows even more how important children's mental health is. He has been mastering the balance, but if there are too many children, it is really difficult to cover everything.

Jian Shiyi said: "In a year or two it will be time to find a teacher for the prince. Does your majesty have a satisfactory candidate in mind?"

Zhou Yu groaned and shook his head slightly: "Not yet. They are all old-fashioned. They can teach other princes but not the prince. Although I am planning to take the prince with me to teach me personally, it is not suitable without a teacher. Your uncle

How have you been lately? I haven't seen him for a while since I arrived."

After hearing Zhou Yu's question, Yan Shiyi's expression suddenly became a little disappointed: "I heard from my mother that my uncle's body is not as strong as before. After resigning and taking a break from illness, life is much easier than before. Although he is not seriously ill, he still has a lot of trouble."

I'm plagued by minor illnesses and I'm not as energetic as before, but I'm generally doing well."

"Tomorrow, Dr. Xuan will go and see the Taiwei. The Taiwei is old and has been in the court for many years. He is sick because of overwork. It's all because of me and the court. I really can't bear the pain of the Taiwei. Let the doctor go and see what's going on first."

Let’s talk about the situation, the workshop has produced some new medicines, which are very effective for some minor illnesses. After confirming, let Zhao Teng pick up the medicines and send them over."

Jian Shiyi nodded: "That's the only way it can be. But Your Majesty, today I'm boarding the ship for a day of fun. Which one of the sisters have you chosen? All the princesses and ladies from the clan have come to me and asked you what you want."

How long do you have to prepare before you continue to spread your wings for the royal family?"

"How can I have any dissatisfaction with the people chosen by the queen? Can you wait until I understand the situation first?"

"Then your Majesty must hurry up."

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