The so-called "dragon eggs" are the male horse's testicles. Judging from the name, it should be a nutritious delicacy. As for what it nourishes, you can guess it almost without saying it.
There are many speculations and descriptions about the relationship between Emperor Tianqi and Keshi in historical books. Just this "dragon egg" can easily make people think of that unspeakable thing.
As to whether it was true or not, Zhu Youxiao knew it in his heart, but he didn't say it.
Ke Shi was in a bad mood today and did not go to the Emperor Tianqi's bedroom. The reason was, of course, the emperor's wedding.
The newly-acquired concubines and queens were naturally young, pretty and beautiful, so Keshi naturally had to worry about her position in the harem.
Although she was named Consecrated Lady by Emperor Tianqi and was ordered to temporarily take charge of the harem, it was only temporary, or to put it bluntly, a temporary job.
After Emperor Tianqi was enthroned, according to the rules, the empress naturally took charge of the harem, and Keshi had no place to go.
Therefore, Keshi showed disrespect to Emperor Tianqi, hoping to test his intentions and get some promise from him that her status would remain unchanged.
In history, this trick worked. Emperor Tianqi came to offer condolences and promised Keshi to stay in the harem, which finally appeased her.
Keshi dared to do this, of course, she had something to rely on. You know, during Zhu Youxiao's reign as emperor, the honor she received as a wet nurse was indeed unprecedented.
Zhu Youxiao would personally go to congratulate her on every birthday. Her every outing was as grand as that of the emperor. Whenever she entered or left the palace, the aisles were swept clean, incense filled the air, and shouts of "Long live the old lady!" resounded.
When Emperor Tianqi first ascended the throne, he issued an edict granting Keshi incense fields and enfeoffed his son Hou Guoxing and brother Ke Guangxian as embroidered guardsmen. Censor Wang Xin remonstrated with him but was exiled from the capital.
All these favors gave Keshi the illusion that she could firmly control Emperor Tianqi and continue to act tyrannically in the harem.
So, when Wei Zhongxian rushed in in a hurry, Keshi was looking in the mirror and dressing up, waiting calmly for Emperor Tianqi to come and comfort her!
"Madam, Madam Fengsheng--" Wei Zhongxian shouted repeatedly and rushed in.
It can be said that Wei Zhongxian's rise to power was entirely due to Keshi. When he was still called Li Jinzhong, he followed Li Xianshi. This was the adoptive mother of Li Xianshi, who, after the death of Emperor Taichang, held Emperor Tianqi Zhu Youxiao hostage in the palace relocation case.
Under the protection of court officials such as Yang Lian and Liu Yirong, Zhu Youxiao left the Qianqing Palace and broke away from the control of Li Xianshi. He went to the Wenhua Hall to accept the worship of the officials and then held the coronation ceremony.
Not only did Li Xianshi attempt to hold Zhu Youxiao hostage and control him, she was also the culprit who tortured and murdered Zhu Youxiao's biological mother. With such a woman down, could Wei Zhongxian still turn things around?
But relying on Keshi's good words, Wei Zhongxian turned to Emperor Tianqi again and was soon promoted from the Xixinsi to the Silijian eunuch.
In fact, Wei Zhongxian was illiterate and could not enter the Imperial Household Department according to the rules, but because of Ke Shi, he was allowed an exception.
Therefore, Wei Zhongxian and Keshi were "couples" in private, but in public, Wei Zhongxian still maintained respect and could not call her "Baba" or "Yinyue" directly.
Keshi listened to Wei Zhongxian's calls, applying her blush leisurely. She gave her old lover a cold look and said angrily, "What are you doing in such a hurry? I can hear you through the palace door."
Wei Zhongxian waved his hand to dismiss the palace maids, took a few deep breaths, and approached Keshi, whispering, "Yinyue, something doesn't seem right!"
Keshi said "hmm" and raised her eyebrows indifferently, indicating Wei Zhongxian to continue.
Wei Zhongxian pulled up an embroidered cushion and sat down, recounting the day's events. He was unsure of what to conclude, but could only speculate, "The Emperor is in high spirits today, and perhaps the distractions stem from the gossip of these other people, which is why he's displeased."
Keshi frowned. She didn't know that Wang Tigan had also suffered a setback and had similar thoughts to Wei Zhongxian.
It's normal for men to like young and beautiful women.
Moreover, a teenager of sixteen or seventeen would feel fresh and new. Furthermore, this was one of the few major events that the Tianqi Emperor could make his own decisions on, so it was inevitable that Wei Zhongxian would run into trouble.
Of course, Keshi didn't believe that Emperor Tianqi was targeting her.
She was fine yesterday, with no signs or reasons at all! Even if I find fault with Zhang Yan, it's not groundless. She's naturally plumper than the other concubines!
Seeing his old lover frowning and silent, Wei Zhongxian quickly advised, "Yinyue, I think you should stop arguing with the emperor. Go see him during lunch and coax him into submission."
Ke Shi glanced at Wei Zhongxian, then finally nodded and said, "That's fine. The Emperor is young and easily angered and easily pleased. He's lost his temper before and kicked and hit you. This isn't a big deal. Look how scared you are."
Wei Zhongxian smiled and said, "That being said, Your Majesty, please calm down quickly. I have my reasons."
Ke Shi glanced at her old lover and sneered, "You're getting more and more cowardly as you get older. How come you weren't afraid when you were fighting with Wei Chao?"
Wei Chao was the "eunuch of three dynasties" during the Wanli, Taichang and Tianqi years of the Ming Dynasty. He was a subordinate of Wang An, the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, a sworn brother of Wei Zhongxian, and also the person who introduced Wei Zhongxian to the palace.
Ke Yinyue was originally having an affair with Wei Chao, but later, because Wei Chao had no time to care about Ke Shi, Ke Shi hooked up with Wei Zhongxian.
Once, Wei Chao and Wei Zhongxian were fighting for Keshi in the warm room of the Qianqing Palace. The noise alarmed the Emperor Tianqi. Knowing that Keshi liked Wei Zhongxian, the Emperor decided to give Keshi to Wei Zhongxian.
You say this Emperor Tianqi, instead of doing his job, is also doing this frivolous thing of being a matchmaker. You say Keshi was his wet nurse, and he found a husband for her, so didn't he just give himself a godfather?
Hearing Keshi's recollection of the past, Wei Zhongxian chuckled and said solemnly, "For Yinyue, even if it means risking my life, I will never back down."
Ke Shi chuckled, threw a coquettish glance, and even reached out to touch her old lover's wrinkled face. She stood up and said, "Okay, stop talking nonsense. Wait for me to go and coax the emperor into doing what he wants, so that you can rest assured."
Wei Zhongxian smiled and followed Keshi out of the house. Keshi immediately ordered the servants to prepare a meal herself to please the Emperor Tianqi.
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Zhu Youxiao entered a strange place in a state of half-sleep. Everything he saw was blurry, as if it was blurred.
But Zhu Youxiao could still tell that some things were moving and some were still. Was he dreaming? What a strange dream!
It is really strange for a dreamer to doubt that he is dreaming.
Zhu Youxiao squinted his eyes, trying hard to see what those little things running around on the ground were.
Some look like cats, some look like dogs, and some look like mice...but they just run around happily without making any sound, so it's really hard to tell them apart.
The mosaic was so well done that he couldn't even tell it was there.
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