My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 572 Zhu Gaochi wants to choose a concubine
It was a very common thing for Zhu Gaochi to choose a concubine. After all, as an emperor, the concubines in the harem were not only related to the number of heirs, but also involved the division of interests in the court.

But now Zhu Di has just passed away. To put it bluntly, Zhu Di's bones are still cold, but as his son, Zhu Gaochi is choosing a concubine at this time. It is a bit inappropriate no matter how you look at it.

Ordinary people have to observe mourning for three years after the death of their parents. Although this requirement is a bit harsh, as an emperor, Zhu Gaochi should not choose a concubine for himself at this time, even if you are pretentious.

"Is this news accurate?"

In the study, Zhu Zhanhe asked Liu Ke seriously.

"It's absolutely accurate. The palace has issued an order for us, Jinyiwei and Dongchang, to jointly assist in selecting the concubine. Admiral Cao also confirmed this!"

Liu Ke replied immediately.

Since Zhu Di's death, Zhu Zhanhe's contacts with Liu Ke have become more frequent again. After all, he must pay attention to various trends in the capital, especially the situation in the palace, to avoid being plotted. You must know that Zhu Di is no longer protecting him. He did.

"Why would uncle choose a concubine at this time? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if word spreads about it?"

Zhu Zhanhe slammed the table angrily and said with a disappointed face.

"I heard that Queen Zhang was also very opposed to this matter, and even had a quarrel with His Majesty. In the end, it was the Crown Prince who persuaded them to separate the two of them."

Liu Ke once again broke out into a big melon.

"Given Auntie's character, it's strange that she would agree!"

When Zhu Zhanhe heard this, he couldn't help shaking his head and laughing. He didn't expect that one day he would stand on the same side as Empress Zhang. However, Zhu Gaochi's approach was so ridiculous. No wonder Empress Zhang couldn't stand it.

"Your Majesty, actually, I don't find it strange that His Majesty chooses a concubine. On the contrary, I expected it!"

Unexpectedly, Liu Ke suddenly hesitated for a moment, and then said again.

"Why?"

Zhu Zhanhe raised his head and looked at Liu Ke in surprise. In his impression, Zhu Gaochi did not seem to be a lecherous person. In addition to Queen Zhang, Zhu Gaochi only had one concubine and several concubines. After Zhu Gaochi became emperor, , and also named these concubines as concubines, except that there are no other women around.

"Your Majesty, you don't know something."

When Liu Ke said this, he hesitated again, and then lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, the next words of the villain involve the affairs of the palace. If there is anything you say that is not good, you must not blame me."

"Don't worry, don't you know my temper? If you have anything to say, just say it!"

Zhu Zhanhe became even more curious at the end. It seemed that Liu Ke must know something that he didn't know.

"That little guy just said it!"

Liu Ke gritted his teeth and finally told what he knew.

It turned out that after Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne as emperor, he performed very well at first and went to the morning court every day. However, as time went by, the morning court time became shorter and shorter. Later, he was often absent and only let the cabinet handle government affairs on his behalf.

During this period of time, Zhu Zhanhe was either keeping vigil at the Jinling Hall or going to Changling to supervise the construction of the project. He didn't pay attention to the affairs in the court at all, so this was the first time he knew that Zhu Gaochi had become so slack.

"The reason why His Majesty does not come to the morning court, according to the news I got from the palace, is because His Majesty has favored his concubines more and more frequently recently, and even arranges for his concubines to sleep with them every day. As a result, it is natural that he will not be able to get up in the morning." Finally, Liu Yan whispered again.

"You mean to say that uncle is now addicted to women, so not only has he slacked off on government affairs, but he also wants to choose a concubine for himself at this time?"

Zhu Zhanhe frowned and asked after hearing this. This was completely different from the Zhu Gaochi he had in mind.

"Exactly, most of His Majesty's concubines have been with His Majesty since they were princes. After so many years, Your Majesty naturally wants to choose a few fresh faces, so he brought up the matter of selecting concubines!"

Liu Ke replied quietly again.

We are all men, so we naturally understand what Zhu Gaochi is thinking. After all, when it comes to female sex, men like the new and dislike the old. Especially for a middle-aged man like Zhu Gaochi, only a fresh and young body can make him feel the beauty of youth. vitality.

After Zhu Zhanhe heard this, his brows furrowed even more tightly. As a man, he could understand Zhu Gaochi, but as Zhu Di's grandson, he couldn't understand that Zhu Gaochi, as a son of man, would sacrifice himself for selfish desires at this time. Choose a concubine.

"Your Majesty, this kind of thing is a secret in the palace. Don't get mad and go into the palace to confront His Majesty. You must know that even Queen Zhang can't persuade His Majesty. If you get involved in His Majesty's family affairs, I'm afraid you will only cause trouble. You’ll be in a lot of trouble!”

Seeing that Zhu Zhanhe was silent, Liu Ke was worried that he would get involved in these palace affairs, so he kindly persuaded him.

"Don't worry, I'm not that confused!"

Zhu Zhanhe waved his hands and said.

Even Zhu Zhanji, his own son, would probably have trouble talking about this kind of palace matter, let alone his nephew. No matter how good his relationship with Zhu Gaochi was, he could only hide away when such things happened.

"What is the reaction of the DPRK and China to this matter?"

Zhu Zhanhe thought for a moment and asked Liu Ke again.

"This matter is currently only known to a few people in the palace and our factory guards. The ministers in the court do not know. But in my estimation, if the matter spreads, there will definitely be a group of ministers who will object, but more people will I will still protect myself wisely and am unwilling to offend His Majesty in this matter."

Liu Ke replied immediately.

Zhu Zhanhe also nodded when he heard this. This was pretty much what he expected. The emperor's selection of concubines was also a business matter, but the timing was a little wrong. But Zhu Di passed away after all, and the current emperor was Zhu Gaochi, so the ministers would not go out for this matter. Fighting with Zhu Gaochi.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanhe also sighed. This is what the emperor and his ministers meant.

A few days later, the news of Zhu Gaochi's selection of concubine was finally leaked. After all, such a big matter could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of hundreds of officials.

You must know that during the period of observing filial piety, strictly speaking, a filial son cannot even have a married life, let alone marry and have children. Now Zhu Gaochi has to choose a concubine for himself before Zhu Di is buried, which is a serious violation of etiquette.

Therefore, many ministers wrote letters to admonish, among which Xia Yuanji's reaction was the most intense.

Xia Yuanji was arrested by Zhu Di because he opposed the Northern Expedition. However, after Zhu Gaochi came to the throne, he immediately released Xia Yuanji. However, Xia Yuanji was still loyal to Zhu Di and faced Zhu Gaochi's mistakes. Write a polite letter of accusation.

However, in response to the objections of the officials, Zhu Gaochi used softness to overcome the strong. He accepted the memorials of objections from the ministers, but the matter of selecting the concubine was also carried out in an orderly manner. Strike to show your attitude.

(End of this chapter)