readx(); The imperial doctors were also distressed. At Emperor Tianwu's age, even if he was in good health, he could not withstand such torture, not to mention that he was not in good health.
But the old emperor, I don't know if he really loves Concubine Yuan Shu or if Concubine Yun has been holding back for more than 20 years. Once he resumes summoning concubines, he can't stop. Not only does he visit her every night, but he also has sex with her every night until dawn, and sometimes he even skips the morning court, causing complaints from court officials.
The imperial doctors had advised him countless times, but who could persuade the Emperor Tianwu with his temper? He just glared at him, saying whatever he wanted to say, but he just wouldn't listen. In addition, although he visited Concubine Yuan Shu every night, his health didn't seem to be in any serious condition. Except for being tired and not wanting to attend the morning court, he was still very energetic during the day.
Tianwu refused to listen to the advice, and the imperial doctors had no other options. Zhang Yuan was worried, so he could only have at least two imperial doctors waiting outside Zhaohe Hall every night, so that if the emperor had any accidents, they could be rescued in time. So, the imperial doctors stayed up all night with the palace maids, listening to the faint sounds of joy coming from the inner hall, which always made them feel anxious and itchy.
With Concubine Yuan Shu's restoration to the throne, her favor has never stopped. Except for attending court, the emperor was accompanied by Concubine Yuan Shu almost all the time. Even when reviewing memorials, Concubine Yuan Shu would stay by his side to serve tea. If she walked a step away, Emperor Tianwu would call her back, so Zhang Yuan was driven to the royal palace and could not easily get close to Emperor Tianwu.
The eighth prince Xuan Tianmo came to the palace every day. He and his family of three would often chat and laugh in Zhaohe Hall or Qiankun Hall. The palace servants outside the hall would always feel dazed when they heard the laughter. They thought the people inside were happy. Some even thought that Emperor Tianwu's waiting for Concubine Yun for more than 20 years was in vain. If they could have lived such a happy life earlier, the old emperor's health might have been better.
Speaking of which, Concubine Yuan Shu's care for Emperor Tianwu was really meticulous. Tianwu loved to eat meat. Concubine Yun used to restrict him from eating too much, and he had to eat it secretly like a thief. But Concubine Yuan Shu did not restrict him in these ways. He could eat whatever he wanted. Not only meat, but also wine was available for every meal. The eighth prince often came to the palace to accompany Emperor Tianwu to drink, and the relationship between the father and son was further developed at the wine table.
Emperor Tianwu rewarded Concubine Yuan Shu every day, and good things were carried to Cunshan Palace box by box. He even promised Concubine Yuan Shu: "When you are promoted to Imperial Concubine in the New Year, Changning Palace will be given to you to live in. How can Concubine Li deserve to live in such a good palace? Except for Jingci Palace in the imperial palace, the best of the other palaces must be given to you, my beloved concubine." After saying that, he drank a glass of wine and said: "In my opinion, Jingci Palace should be awarded to my beloved concubine, but touching the queen will affect the foundation of the country, so this matter has to be done slowly. If my beloved concubine wants to be the queen, I will definitely find a way to help you."
"Your Majesty." Concubine Yuan Shu pretended to lean into Emperor Tianwu's arms and said in a very considerate manner: "The Queen is the mother of a country. She not only presides over this huge harem, but also shoulders the important task of stabilizing the hearts of the people. I don't have such a big mind. I only have Your Majesty in my heart and can't take care of my family, country and the world. So Your Majesty should not throw such a heavy burden on me! Let me serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly. As for the Changning Palace, I don't want it either. Concubine Li is my biological sister. I can't steal my biological sister's things just because I am favored. Cunshan Palace is very good, and I will not move anywhere else."
Tianwu was very happy with these words. He felt that Concubine Yuan Shu was really generous. Unlike the concubines in the past, most of them were arrogant because of their favor and would ask for things that they did not want to give! However, his beloved concubine could even refuse the mother of the world. What kind of heart did she have!
Emperor Tianwu sighed repeatedly, and even pointed at the Eighth Prince beside him and said: "Only a mother like this can raise such a good son. It seems that my plan is not wrong. This Dashun Kingdom must be inherited by me, Mo'er, in the future."
When he said this, Zhang Yuan just brought a dish in. He felt that this was very harsh and was deeply worried about the emperor's condition. In the past, the emperor loved the ninth prince so much that he never openly said that he would pass the throne to him. Why is he doting on the eighth prince so much now? Why is this?
Zhang Yuan retreated silently, but did not notice the vicious look in Concubine Yuan Shu's eyes when she looked at him.
In recent days, Cunshan Palace has been very lively. People have already planned the time when Concubine Yuan Shu can return to Cunshan Palace when the Emperor is busy with government affairs, and they have flocked here to talk to her.
They said they were talking, but it was just a bunch of people sitting together to curry favor with each other. Many people had lost interest in such a scene where there were not many words to say, but Concubine Li closed the door to visitors, and they couldn't just stare at others in their own palace, so they had no choice but to join in the fun.
People were very good at currying favor with Concubine Yuan Shu. They either praised the Eighth Prince or praised Concubine Yuan Shu for her good maintenance and youthfulness. Concubine Yuan Shu loved every word they said. As a favorite concubine, especially as a favorite concubine of a prince who had been promised the throne of the future, Concubine Yuan Shu was very good at dealing with people, and she understood the principles of winning people's hearts and maintaining peace in the harem. She said to these concubines and sisters: "The emperor is in poor health now, and I have just been restored to the throne not long ago. If I say too much now, I am afraid that the emperor will think too much. Let the emperor take good care of himself in a few days. When spring comes next year, I will definitely persuade the emperor to share the spoils equally, so that the sisters will no longer be alone in their empty rooms."
Concubine Yuan Shu's words made everyone happy. No matter whether they would get their turn after the emperor restored the favor of the harem, at least there was hope. At worst, they would compete with each other as before, and each would rely on their own ability. In short, the next twenty years or so would be much more exciting. So, people thanked Concubine Yuan Shu one after another. At this moment, their hearts were indeed filled with gratitude.
Of course, some people thought too much and even criticized Concubine Yuan Shu. He said that the emperor was in poor health? How could he summon you all night long when he was in poor health? Don't think they don't know what happened in Zhaohe Palace. The news has spread all over the harem these days. Even the eunuchs can't stand the noise of Concubine Yuan Shu's bone-eroding sex, but they are envious of her to death. Concubine Yuan Shu monopolized the emperor's favor and pushed them away until the beginning of spring. What's this?
However, even if they have such thoughts in their hearts, they cannot show it on their faces. After all, they now have a hope. They think that after the spring, it will really be as Concubine Yuan Shu said! Since others have given them hope, they must do their best to curry favor. So someone said, "If Sister Shufei had been favored more than 20 years earlier, our lives would not be so hard. Sister Shufei is a generous person, unlike Concubine Yun, who is sarcastic and mean. She doesn't want to see the emperor herself and doesn't allow us to see him. In my opinion, it was not that the emperor was unwilling to go to the harem before. It must be Concubine Yun who instigated it behind the scenes. Otherwise, how could the emperor, who is in his prime, hold back for more than 20 years?"
Women can talk about anything, and once the chatterbox was opened, people immediately chimed in, and started to criticize Concubine Yun, even bringing up the incident that year when Concubine Bu was thrown and killed by Minister Bu. Of course, while demoting Concubine Yun, the main thing was to promote Concubine Yuan Shu. These people made Concubine Yuan Shu sound like she was only in heaven, and it was a blessing for Emperor Tianwu to have one on earth, and they made Concubine Yuan Shu seem a little flattered.
Someone even suggested, "The harem is now ruled by Concubine Shu. As for the Queen, we have to give her some respect. We should just not provoke her. But what does it mean that Concubine Yun still lives alone in Yuehan Palace? The Ninth Prince is no longer favored. Shouldn't she give up Yuehan Palace as well?"
"That's right, it should be given to Sister Shufei. Although none of us have been in that place, after so many years, who doesn't know that Yuehan Palace is the most unique place in the palace? Especially after the fire last time, the emperor rebuilt it for her, and all the real gold, silver, glass and crystal were thrown into it! Sister Shufei, you should drive Concubine Yun out of Yuehan Palace. Such a grand place should be lived by you, how can you continue to let Concubine Yun run wild?"
"Of course! Concubine Yun has no role to play in the harem now!"
People laughed even more happily, and someone remembered something: "Concubine Yun has fallen out of favor, and the Ninth Prince has also fallen out of favor. So from now on, the Ninth Prince will no longer be as arrogant as before, right? We can't let him whip whenever he wants."
After hearing this, Concubine Yuan Shu finally spoke, sighing first, "Alas! The Ninth Prince is the youngest son of the Emperor, so it is inevitable that he is spoiled. But he is grown up now, and has started a family, so naturally he can no longer be treated like before. The Emperor said that all his sons will be treated the same, and from now on he will not spoil anyone, and no matter which child it is, they must follow the rules of Dashun."
The bustle in Cunshan Palace continued until dinner time. The emperor sent someone to invite her again. Amid the envious gazes of everyone, Concubine Yuan Shu got on the sedan chair and was carried step by step by the palace servants to the Zhaohe Palace.
At that time, Zhang Yuan was standing there looking around. When he saw Concubine Yuan Shu's sedan chair coming, he hurried forward and bowed respectfully: "Your servant greets Concubine Shu."
The sedan chair was stopped by Zhang Yuan. Concubine Yuan Shu inside frowned and asked with some dissatisfaction: "Who stopped my sedan chair?" In fact, she had already heard that it was Zhang Yuan, but she was very dissatisfied with this eunuch who was by the emperor's side and sided with the Ninth Prince, so she spoke without a good temper.
Zhang Yuan had been observing people's words and expressions in the palace for many years, so he could naturally hear that Concubine Shu didn't like him. But he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "I am Zhang Yuan, a servant, and I dared to stop Concubine Shu's sedan chair. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me." Zhang Yuan knelt down and said, "I have no choice. I have something to ask Concubine Shu, so I risked my life to stop the sedan chair. Please listen to what I have to say, okay?"
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