The Empress Dowager gave the order, then rubbed her temples wearily.
Upon receiving the news, Sherry immediately ordered Ao Bai to back down.
Anyway, I've made quite a bit of money.
It would be troublesome if Emperor Shunzhi went mad and launched a literary inquisition.
No, Emperor Shunzhi did indeed conduct literary inquisitions in history!
Historically, during the reign of Emperor Shunzhi, in order to strengthen ideological and cultural control, he implemented a policy of literary inquisition.
This policy was one of the important means by which the Qing rulers prevented and suppressed intellectuals and Han Chinese resistance.
Literary inquisition cases during the Shunzhi reign included the "Zhang Jinyan case," among others.
Emperor Shunzhi, upon discovering phrases such as "the talent to enlighten the world" in the text that were considered obscure, ambiguous, and difficult to explain, directly imposed severe punishments on the relevant personnel.
In addition, there was the case of Mao Chongzhuo and others who wrote prefaces for commercially printed official documents. Because Mao Chongzhuo did not write the "Shunzhi" reign title in his prefaces for commercially printed official documents, Grand Secretary Gang Lin considered it "disrespectful to the current dynasty," which triggered a literary inquisition.
Although the number of literary inquisitions during the Shunzhi reign was relatively small, it marked the beginning of the Qing Dynasty's policy of literary inquisitions.
This laid the foundation for the literary inquisition policies of the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong emperors.
These cases of literary inquisition severely stifled thought, blocked channels of expression, and brought despotism to its extreme.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for foreigners to break through the gates of this land with a few guns hundreds of years later.
Thinking about this, Sherry felt that Shunzhi was going to suffer a bit.
When he gets busy, he doesn't have time to cause trouble.
Sherry was still figuring out how to mess with Emperor Shunzhi.
They then received silver notes sent from outside the palace.
The profits increased several times over.
Sherry's main trait is being greedy for money.
He immediately perked up again, counted the items again, and asked, "Are they selling well in the south?"
"Your Majesty, it is true; some have even been adapted into storytelling and theatrical performances."
The little eunuch replied while half-squatting.
"Are you that bold?" Sherry was somewhat surprised.
"No, they changed the names and the details! It's just..." The little eunuch hesitated.
"What?!" Sherry asked casually.
"I've heard that many students from Jiangnan, and even ordinary people, say that the current rulers are muddleheaded, incompetent, and lustful..."
The little eunuch's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
Sherry nodded, gave him the reward money, and told him to leave.
After all, this news isn't exactly new.
Her nominal husband is still unconscious.
Don't say being confined is great; at least she doesn't have to play along with his act.
Look, the Empress Dowager is standing guard by her side, she's so worried.
Sherry felt she needed to find something to do.
I remember that Emperor Shunzhi died of smallpox, so let's wait until he's dead to implement smallpox vaccination.
Then let's make wool yarn, sweaters and pants, and dairy products.
Therefore, this can be discussed when Consort Jing leaves the palace.
After all, even if the Empress Dowager was unwilling, Consort Jing's parents were unwilling to let their daughter waste her prime years in the palace.
Therefore, it might not be such a bad thing that Consort Jing died of illness in name only.
So what are we doing now?! We're just idling around anyway, right?
As for firearms, entrusting them to Ao Bai would cause some trouble later.
So, I'll leave it to my son!
So now the only thing we can work with is glass.
We're going to make a lot of money again!
Sherry is clearing out her inventory and plans to hand it over to Ao Bai!
Tustuwa was also busy selecting reliable palace servants to serve the young prince.
Ao Bai's family also cultivated some talents who were gradually sent to Kunning Palace.
The next day, Shunzhi finally woke up!
Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager had listed the book as a forbidden book, his expression changed.
He was afraid that those lackeys might think he was guilty.
Thinking of this, Shunzhi became indifferent towards the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager stayed by his side for two days, worried about him. When she finally saw her son awaken, her heart sank at Shunzhi's reaction.
The mother and son were arguing, and no one could persuade them otherwise.
Shunzhi ignored all that and completely forgot about Lady Dong'e.
He summoned the capable ministers he had promoted to devise a countermeasure!
Finally, an arrest warrant was issued on the grounds that "traitors are slandering the current ruler and attempting to undermine the foundation of the nation."
Furthermore, orders were issued in advance for coastal provinces to implement a stricter maritime ban, stipulating that "no sail is permitted to enter the sea, and violators will be severely punished."
The main reason for this policy was to prevent coastal residents from supporting anti-Qing forces, in order to maintain the stability of the Qing Dynasty's rule.
Yes, Shunzhi believed that the appearance of that book meant that there were rebels stirring up trouble in the shadows!
A month later, Lady Dong'e secretly entered the palace.
Emperor Shunzhi spent a night indulging in romance with Lady Dong'e, feeling quite pleased with himself.
The next day, Dong E asked her hesitantly when she would pay her respects to the Empress.
After all, even in common households where concubines are taken, one must still serve tea to the mistress.
Besides, this is the imperial family, so she has to acknowledge her sisters.
Shunzhi belatedly realized what was happening, and a look of guilt crossed his face.
When the imperial decree reached Kunning Palace, Xue Li didn't get up at all.
She developed good living habits, and no one could get her to get up early.
So, Tusi, with a straight face, replied directly to Wu Liangfu: "Our Lady is unwell, and this servant is about to summon the imperial physician. There's no need for you to pay your respects today!"
Wu Liangfu glanced at Tus, then left with a bitter expression.
They were always very careful when replying to Shunzhi.
Shunzhi's expression changed, and he suddenly chuckled, "I've spoiled her rotten!"
Ao Bai lowered his eyes, his gaze filled with sarcasm.
Who spoiled him? It was clearly him who spoiled him!
"Alright, let your Princess Dong'e rest well!" Shunzhi said before continuing to review the memorials.
Half a month passed before Shirley's pregnancy was finally settled.
Because of this, the Empress Dowager felt much better.
Sherry is simply lazy and wants peace and quiet, which is why she stays in seclusion.
Of course, once they were released, no one mentioned the matter of copying scriptures.
After all, after so long, even Shunzhi himself felt a little guilty for some reason.
The Empress Dowager was eager to have a grandson and worried that Shirley would get tired.
Along with the news of the opening of the Kunning Palace gates, there was also the news that the Empress was three months pregnant.
Emperor Shunzhi had originally thought that he would never again visit the Empress.
Before he could finish his daydreaming, he learned that Sherry was pregnant.
Shunzhi looked incredulous, then suddenly stood up.
Seeing Wu Liangfu nodding repeatedly, his expression changed.
So, they didn't get their hands on that jade at all?!
He even gave that medicine to his goddaughter?!
"Useless! A piece of trash who's good for nothing and good for nothing!" Shunzhi's expression was truly unpleasant.
He spent all his time trying, and the person who least expected to get pregnant got pregnant!
This is worse than other Mongolian concubines getting pregnant!
"Perhaps, the Empress Dowager arranged for someone to treat the Empress's health?" Wu Liangfu added, after all, he had worked with Emerald for many years and had some affection for her.
"Not necessarily! The Empress Dowager's hands are indeed very long!" Shunzhi sneered.
Only those who have been immersed in the harem for many years would pay attention to guarding against those things.
In his eyes, the Empress was nothing but a pretty face!
If it weren't for the Empress Dowager protecting him, he would have been dead long ago!
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