OBS Chapter 276 Concubines are less important than the state
Chapter 276 Concubines are less important than the state
The emperor has too many things, and he has countless people working for him.
When he wants to be nice to a woman, whether it is sincere or fake, he can pamper her to the sky with just a few clicks of his fingers.
It's impossible for Concubine Liu to love the emperor so deeply for no apparent reason.
So… in order to ascend to the throne with the help of the power of the Duke Zhenguo Mansion and the Duke Dingguo Mansion, did Nangong Xuanyu say similar things to Queen Jiang and Concubine Liu?
It’s just that Queen Jiang always put the honor of her family first, and Concubine Liu believed the emperor’s love words and gave her whole heart to him.
He really lingered, the tip was full of people...
At this moment, Shen Zhinian couldn't help but feel fortunate that she was temporarily lost in the face of the emperor's favor, but she soon came to her senses. Otherwise, the final result would probably be the same as that of Concubine Liu and Jiang Wange...
However, Shen Zhinian never looks at things from a one-sided perspective.
To the concubines, Nangong Xuanyu was indeed not a good man, nor a good husband.
But for the people of Da Zhou, he suppressed the aristocratic families and promoted the poor. This gave students from humble backgrounds a great space for development. Even if they were from a poor family, as long as they studied hard, they could pass the imperial examination and become an official, and from then on, they could change their family status!
This completely changed the situation since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty where there was a clear distinction between the poor and the wealthy.
He destroyed the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion and the Duke of Dingguo Mansion, which made the imperial power highly centralized. The Jiang family and the Liu family no longer had the final say in national affairs.
Reducing taxes and lightening corvée labor enabled the people to live and work in peace and have surplus every year.
From the king's perspective, concubines are unimportant and the country is more important.
Even if history books and future generations were to evaluate him, they would not think that what Nangong Xuanyu did was wrong. He could even be called a rare wise ruler.
However, these are not things that Shen Zhinian should consider now.
She knew nothing, she was just a simple, harmless woman who was sad because of love...
The palace concubines were still very indignant!
Since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, if a concubine wants to be promoted to the position of consort, she must have children!
Even Concubine Liang was able to be one of the four concubines because she had been married to His Majesty since she was in the Qiandi Palace and gave birth to the eldest prince for His Majesty. Her father was also the Imperial Tutor, so she had the merit of following the emperor!
Why was Jiang Wange crowned as a concubine? !
Just because she can write poetry and cook hot pot? Such a reason is too far-fetched and absurd!
After all...it's because Your Majesty has been blinded by her!
But Jiang Wange's title as imperial concubine was a foregone conclusion, and even if the concubines were dissatisfied, they could not say anything.
After all, so many ministers couldn't change His Majesty's decision, let alone them?
But from this moment on, Concubine Wen was destined to be the public enemy of all the women in the harem...
Concubine Liang was the first to react, with a gentle smile on her face: "Sister Wenfei, you are very creative. I liked you very much the first time I saw you. No wonder His Majesty dotes on you so much."
"I would like to congratulate Sister Wenfei first!"
Nangong Xuanyu is not only an emperor, but also has a face like a banished immortal. He is so good to her. Which woman can resist him?
After the fall, Jiang Wange felt as sweet as honey when she heard Concubine Liang's words...
But she did not forget that in the book, Concubine Liang was the final winner, and her words might not be sincere.
Jiang Wange was alert in her heart, but she had a smart smile on her face: "Thank you, Sister Liang Fei!"
No concubine in the palace was willing to admit that she was jealous. With Concubine Liang starting this, the rest of the concubines, whether sincere or not, all sent their blessings to Jiang Wange.
For a time, she was the center of attention and enjoyed a great time!
The Duke of Zhenguo was even more proud of it. While he satirized the Duke of Dingguo, he also enjoyed the flattery and fawning of court officials.
Shen Zhinian picked up the wine glass and concealed the playful smile on the corner of his lips.
Based on her understanding of Nangong Xuanyu, he had created such a big scene to indulge the ambition of the Duke of Zhenguo. Then the fall of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion... should have happened recently.
It’s much earlier than in the previous life.
No matter what he thought in his heart, Shen Zhinian did not forget to control his expression so as not to let anyone see any flaws.
Concubine Liu realized her own loss of composure and wiped away the tears on her face with her sleeves. Then she tightened her face to prevent herself from crying again, with a very stubborn look.
Jiang Wange, that bitch, and that rude man, the Duke of Zhenguo, wanted to make fun of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, but she didn't want to do what they wanted!
So what if she was Concubine Wen? She was still two levels lower than the Imperial Concubine, still lowly!
The emperor deliberately ignored Shen Zhinian, but he couldn't help but look at her...
I saw Concubine Rou with her eyes lowered, looking extremely lonely.
This time, he was afraid that he really made Nian Nian sad...
But Nangong Xuanyu couldn't explain, so he could only order: "Li Changde, take this plate of cranberries in front of me and give it to Concubine Rou."
The cranberries were a tribute from Dandong, and were sent to the capital at full speed. There was only a small basket of them. This year, only His Majesty and the Empress Dowager had them, and the Empress and the other ladies did not get any.
At today's palace banquet, only in front of His Majesty were two exquisite plates placed symmetrically on two small plates.
It seems that although His Majesty favors Concubine Wen, he has not forgotten Concubine Rou. Li Changde hurriedly said, "I obey your command!"
Seeing the tears flashing in Concubine Liu's eyes, the emperor's expression was a little complicated, and he ordered Xiao Huizi: "Take the remaining plate to the concubine."
"Yes!"
The other palace concubines could only look on with envy.
Who said that there are only two little butterflies in Hongmei? They don’t have a prominent family background like the imperial concubine, nor are they pregnant with the royal heir like Concubine Rou.
Concubine Liu was like a Persian cat with its fur standing on end, having its fur stroked by its beloved owner. When she looked up at the emperor, her expression seemed both aggrieved and touched.
It turns out that His Majesty still has her in his heart...
She thought that His Majesty really only loved that bitch Jiang Wange...
Li Changde respectfully placed the red berries in front of Shen Zhinian, his face almost blooming with smiles: "Empress Roupin, the red berries that Dandong brought into the palace this year were only given to you and the Imperial Concubine by His Majesty. It shows that His Majesty still cares about you very much!"
I hope that Concubine Rou will not be petty with His Majesty for this reason. Otherwise, those of us who serve His Majesty closely will have to live in fear again...
Shen Zhinian didn't look at the emperor, but nodded calmly: "Please, eunuch, thank you for me."
"Your Majesty, you have wronged me."
After Li Changde left, a hint of sneer flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.
Jiang Wange was made a concubine, and she and Concubine Liu were given rare red berries. Nangong Xuanyu was really fair in this bowl of water.
The red berries in front of me are like sparkling rubies, with emerald green leaves dotted on the top like jade, exuding a sweet scent and looking tempting and delicious.
Shen Zhinian didn't intend to go against the rare tribute, so he picked up one and tasted it.