Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Putting down the memorials in his hand, Zhu Yijun rubbed his somewhat swollen head. It was really tiring!
Stretching himself, Zhu Yijun looked around at the eunuchs and maids who were busy lighting the lamps. He subconsciously touched his stomach, feeling a little hungry.
Looking back at Zhang Jing, he found that this guy seemed to be daydreaming.
Patting Zhang Jing on the shoulder, Zhu Yijun asked with a smile, "What are you thinking about?
Why are you so lost in thought? "
Zhang Jing hurriedly said, "Imperial Majesty, Old Slave is thinking about Dongchang. I don't know if there will be any mistakes in their trip to Hebei this time. If I can't do what the Imperial Majesty asked me to do, it will be a shame!"
Waving his hand, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Why are you thinking about this?"
"As the saying goes, man proposes, God disposes. It's useless to think about it if it doesn't work."
"Imperial Majesty is the one who sees things clearly. Old Slave is not as good as you!"
Zhang Jing smiled and flattered, then said, "Imperial Majesty, someone from the Palace of Benevolence and Peace just sent a message. The Empress Dowager wants to invite Your Majesty to have dinner together."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said with a smile, "Okay!
Then let's go! "
When Zhu Yijun arrived at the Palace of Benevolence and Peace, he found that Empress Wang was also there. However, compared with Empress Wang before, Empress Wang's eyes were red at this time, and she looked pitiful as if she had been wronged but didn't want to say it.
He walked to Empress Wang with a smile and gently held her in his arms, "What's wrong?
Who in the palace dares to make my precious Empress feel wronged?
Tell me, and I will help you deal with him. "
Empress Wang burst into laughter. She struggled out of Zhu Yijun's embrace in embarrassment. Then, tears streamed down her cheeks. "Your Majesty, no one has wronged me. It's me who feels bad."
"I've been in the palace for so many years, but I haven't been able to give birth to a prince for His Majesty. I'm not feeling good physically and mentally."
Seeing Empress Wang looking at him with an aggrieved expression, Zhu Yijun subconsciously touched his nose. It would be strange if there was. He had never planned to get them pregnant in the past few years.
Looking at Empress Wang's figure, Zhu Yijun realized that Empress Wang, who was still a little girl back then, was now already 18 years old.
The baby fat on her face gradually disappeared, and her body became a lot more charming.
"Fine, I'll let you give birth to a prince for me."
Zhu Yijun smiled and wiped away Empress Wang's tears. "Don't cry. Your face is all messed up. You're not pretty anymore."
Empress Wang nodded. She seemed a little embarrassed and buried her head in Zhu Yijun's arms.
At this time, a cough was heard. Zhu Yijun turned his head and saw Empress Dowager Li looking at the two of them with an expressionless face not far away.
Zhu Yijun didn't mind, but Empress Wang was shocked. She quickly crawled out of Zhu Yijun's arms.
"Alright, let's eat!" Queen Dowager Li saw that Zhu Yijun was about to bow, so she waved at him and turned around.
Pulling Empress Wang with him, Zhu Yijun even made a face at her.
In fact, when Zhu Yijun saw Empress Wang's expression, he basically understood what had happened. She must be talking about his children.
This wasn't the first time, so Zhu Yijun could understand.
Before this, Queen Dowager Li had said that he and Empress Wang were always together, but they couldn't give birth to a prince. How improper.
Sitting down to eat, Zhu Yijun ate as if nothing had happened. From time to time, he would even put some food on Empress Wang's plate.
Others didn't know, but Zhu Yijun knew that Empress Wang was his scapegoat. He couldn't tell others that he did it outside every time!
Sometimes, he would even lie to the young lady that it was the essence of heaven and earth. It was very nutritious.
Seeing this, Queen Dowager Li put down her chopsticks and coughed. She said, "My son, I went to Ciqing Palace and discussed with the Benevolent Saint Empress Dowager. I want to choose a concubine for you and get all nine concubines."
Choose a concubine?
Zhu Yijun turned to look at Empress Wang. Sure enough, she looked like she was about to cry. He immediately smiled.
It was impossible for Empress Wang to be jealous. In this era, women were still open-minded about their husbands taking concubines. Moreover, she was the Empress. It wouldn't be good if she was labeled as a jealous person.
Looking at this situation, Queen Dowager Li must be talking about the children.
Reaching out to pat Empress Wang's hand, Zhu Yijun gestured for her not to worry.
"Mother, Mr. Zhang has just passed away. I am still familiarizing myself with the affairs of the court. It is very troublesome every day. I really don't have the mood to worry about the concubine selection."
Zhu Yijun said directly, "Moreover, Mr. Zhang has just passed away. I have just taken over the government. It is not appropriate to choose a concubine."
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Queen Dowager Li was slightly stunned, then nodded.
Originally, Queen Dowager Li wanted to let Zhu Yijun choose a concubine no matter what. He couldn't spoil Empress Wang all the time. It would be a big deal if he didn't have children.
But after hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Queen Dowager Li felt that it made sense. It would not be good to choose a concubine when he just took over the government.
After thinking for a moment, Queen Dowager Li said in an unquestionable tone, "Then let's choose a concubine next year!"
Zhu Yijun nodded with a smile, "Okay, I will listen to you!"
Although Zhu Yijun agreed happily, his mind was not thinking about the concubine selection, but about getting women pregnant.
When someone was pregnant, Queen Dowager Li would not chase after him to choose a concubine next year.
As for the concubine selection, Zhu Yijun was really not concerned. He had four women now, and he was already a little powerless.
If he really chose a lot of women, he would not be able to spoil them all, and the harem would be in a mess.
The four women he had now were quite good. Even if he wanted to find more in the future, there was no need to choose concubines on a large scale all over the country.
After accompanying Queen Dowager Li to have dinner, Zhu Yijun returned to Kunning Palace with Empress Wang.
That night, Zhu Yijun naturally comforted her for a long time. He comforted her four times directly. Originally, Zhu Yijun wanted to do it outside, but Empress Wang held Zhu Yijun's waist with a determined look and looked at Zhu Yijun with tears. Zhu Yijun could only smile bitterly and let her do it.
The next morning, Zhu Yijun got up very late. Although he was young and strong and recovered quickly, he was still a sleepy person.
On the other hand, Empress Wang was radiant. She served Zhu Yijun to dress and eat, and the smile on her face never disappeared.
Zhu Yijun guessed that she was imagining that she was going to have a child. In desperation, Zhu Yijun left Kunning Palace after dinner.
When he returned to Wenhua Palace, Zhang Jing came in to report that Wu Dui had come with Xu Wenchang.
Zhu Yijun immediately laughed. This Wu Dui and Xu Wenchang had a really good relationship. He still followed. He was really afraid that Xu Wenchang would make him angry!
"Let Wu Dui go back. What is he doing here!"
Zhu Yijun said to Zhang Jing with a smile. After thinking for a while, he said seriously, "Later, arrange a few strong little eunuchs here. If Xu Wenchang goes crazy, hold him down for me."