Shunzhi glared angrily at her small fruit plate.
Shi was a little unhappy, and with a long face, she picked up a piece and held it up.
Shunzhi looked at the apple in front of him and then looked up at the little dark-faced man.
"I have no appetite!" With that, he got up and left!
Shi ate it himself!
Then he switched to a silver fork and continued to feed the pear with a smile.
Sherry seems to have discovered something extraordinary.
At night, Emperor Shunzhi chose a concubine!
I guess they looked up the information and went straight to the Qin family's records.
Even Sherry was a little envious of Emperor Shunzhi!
Qin is beautiful, has a good temperament, and dances very well!
Before she could even think about it, Ao Bai carried her and spanked her.
Sherry was on the verge of tears!
"Your Majesty, what's wrong? Have you grown tired of the old and crave the new?" Ao Bai felt even more aggrieved than she did.
"What?! There's no one else here! My undergarment is still on your belt!" Sherry grabbed his chest muscle with one hand and couldn't help but suck on it.
"Oh! Would Your Highness like some fruit? This servant will serve Your Highness..."
Sherry stared blankly at his movements, and to be honest, they were quite... tempting!
"May this servant feed Your Majesty with his mouth?"
"Your Majesty can eat whichever mouth you want!"
"..."
"Shut up! Ah—" Accompanied by a suppressed sound~
Until daybreak.
Shirley also learned from Ao Bai that Emperor Shunzhi intended to implement a maritime ban.
In the early Qing Dynasty, due to the existence of the Southern Ming Dynasty, and especially after Zheng Chenggong recovered Taiwan, the Qing Dynasty decided to implement a maritime ban policy in order to deal with the anti-Qing struggles along the southeast coast.
The implementation of the maritime ban led to the displacement of coastal residents, leaving them with no way to make a living.
It has also seriously affected the economic development of coastal areas.
Furthermore, the maritime ban initiated a wave of isolationism in the Qing Dynasty and had a significant impact on the history of the later Qing period.
They're still discussing the charter!
The ministers who advocated for a maritime ban and those who did not were clearly divided.
There's also a group of neutral players observing the Emperor's intentions.
Those who supported the maritime ban were mostly Manchu nobles, in order to suppress anti-Qing forces.
Many of those who refused the maritime ban were local officials, after all, the local people had lost their means of making a living.
Riots are also possible!
These are the only ways to allow him to progress gradually.
Or, wait for him to change her mind!
In June of the thirteenth year of the Shunzhi reign (1656), the Qing government officially issued the "Sea Ban Order," strictly prohibiting merchant ships from going to sea without authorization, and especially prohibiting trade with Taiwan.
This policy aimed to cut off Zheng Chenggong's supply lines, laying the foundation for the Qing Dynasty's unification of Taiwan.
Historically, it was also in this year that Dong E entered the palace and was given the title of Virtuous Consort.
In all the time that this world has existed, Dong Eshi was only a minor consort!
Because she was in poor health at the time, Shunzhi visited her less often, and mostly accompanied her to meals and to discuss poetry and literature.
But his affection still led him to bestow upon Dong E the title "Xian" (贤).
The arrival of the new concubine brought some liveliness to the harem.
Later on, it wasn't just Shirley who would listen to music and watch beautiful women dance when she had nothing to do.
Since they had nothing better to do, they decided to compete with each other in playing the piano.
Sherry was just wondering what kind of banquet to throw!
She even wanted to organize a group of people to pet cats, dogs, and birds.
I'm also afraid that someone might sneak in and cause trouble, which could lead to someone being disfigured or having a miscarriage!
That's perfect!
It's a talent competition!
After a greeting, Sherry made a suggestion with great interest!
"Let's have a talent competition! Anyone with talent can compete on the same stage, whether they are good at musical instruments, dancing, martial arts, or horseback riding! We can hold separate competitions! Anyone who can do it can participate. I've even commissioned medals and trophies! Look, glass cups, gold, silver, and bronze medals! What is this? This is a battle for honor! Not only will there be rewards, but I'll also create a duty roster for you all. Those who perform exceptionally well can spend two extra days with the Emperor each month!"
Sherry became more and more excited as she spoke, her words flowing like a torrent!
The concubines were all speechless and blushed.
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to get close to him, just get close to me!” Shirley smiled and her eyes narrowed. Shi and Ma Jia nodded hurriedly.
"Then we'll have a competition to see which palace wins more medals! And if the Emperor ever says you're illiterate again, we'll just throw those medals in his face!"
Sherry was overjoyed.
The old men in the palace were also watching intently, while the newly arrived concubines were all stunned.
"Your Majesty, are we still going to have that polo match this year?!" Ag couldn't hold back any longer; it was one of her few hobbies!
"We have to do it! It's a talent show, and it's a team effort!" Sherry also remembered last year's event.
Needless to say, even the princes and nobles loved it.
Someone has already set up a venue and started doing it!
"Great! I'll have my Abuduo send some horses right away!" Ag slapped his thigh, also very excited.
The concubines began to look for rivals and allies.
"Then, I can write lyrics for my sisters!" Dong Eshi was physically weak, but she did not want to fall behind others.
While the concubines were discussing the music, Lady Dong'e raised her hand to vote.
"That's great! It would be even better if you could compose and write lyrics; that would be a cultural treasure! If it were passed down, it would be a legacy in history!"
Upon hearing Shirley's words, the concubines became even more excited.
Thus, without Shunzhi's knowledge...
Suddenly, he discovered that the pretty girls who had been chasing after him, vying for his favor, bringing him soup, purses, and snacks, were no longer paying him any attention.
He went to Kunning Palace in a huff.
They ended up empty-handed!
Wu Liangfu had already found out everything after taking a stroll around.
"Her Majesty the Empress wanted to please Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty, so she specially organized a 'talent competition.' And believe it or not, the ladies are very happy. Isn't this what they're preparing for?"
Wu Liangfu's main strength lies in his high emotional intelligence.
Shunzhi found the news pleasing, but he was still somewhat displeased.
"Last year it was a polo match at a blessing banquet, and this year it's some kind of talent competition. She certainly knows how to stir things up!"
"Hehe~" Wu Liangfu chuckled ingratiatingly.
Ao Bai glanced at Wu Liangfu, inwardly cursing him as a "sycophant."
He knew that his Qiqige just liked to play, and it wasn't for anyone else!
Emperor Shunzhi was unhappy but helpless, after all, the Empress had issued an imperial edict.
It's not a big deal; he wouldn't risk embarrassing her.
Taking advantage of the nice weather, Shirley took the children to the Cining Palace.
The Empress Dowager was also very happy!
The Cining Palace suddenly became lively!
The Empress Dowager showed a rare tenderness and kindness!
Sherry simply let the children stay at the Cining Palace for a few days.
Then every morning she would supervise the little beauty to dance and listen to music, in the afternoon she would ride horses and play polo, and in the evening Tus would give her a massage and then Aobai would give her a massage.
They're living a very comfortable life!
Emperor Shunzhi would occasionally choose a concubine, and his affections with the young beauty would gradually turn into her serving as a reference for his concubines' musical skills, dance moves, and newly composed music...
I must say, it's quite novel!
If only they hadn't asked him, "Between this servant and Sister Qin, whose dancing is better?"
After all, Emperor Shunzhi was inexperienced the first time and directly praised, "Of course, my beloved concubine is the best."
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