The three palaces and six courtyards, and the seventy-two concubines have always referred to the emperor's harem. The three palaces refer to the Ganqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, and Kunning Palace in the middle. This is called the "Last Three Palaces".

The six courtyards refer to the six palaces on the east road: Jingren, Chengqian, Zhongcui, Yanxi, Yonghe, Jingyang Palace, Yongshou, Yikun, Chuxiu, Qixiang, Changchun, Xianfu Palace, and the six palaces on the west road. This is the three palaces and six courtyards.

Kangxi reigned for more than 50 years and formulated a detailed harem system, dividing the concubines in the harem into eight levels. The ranks, amounts, salaries, and number of servants of each level were clearly stipulated. The empress was in the central palace, namely Kunning Palace, which was in charge of internal governance. The imperial concubines were one, two, four, and six, and were separated from the east and west twelve palaces to assist the empress in the inner governance. The nobles were always there, and agreed to a certain number and lived in the east and west palaces.

Zhenwu has a total of five concubines, one legitimate and two legitimate concubines, and there are also several close-fitting maids. Compared with the huge harem, the number is too small. It is logical that the new king will be in a talent show, but Zhenwu wants to wait until the throne is consolidated before the talent show is performed.

The girl is chosen every three years. Although she is selected among the women of the bannermen aged thirteen to seventeen under the Eight Banners, she is actually mainly selected among the women of the third-rank official of the Mongolian rank. It is difficult to have a favorite one because the two main criteria for the talent show are morality and family status, and appearance is second. Zhenwu does not want to be wronged. If the harem is swaying, wouldn’t it be too sorry for him? After consolidating the throne, he can choose a desirable woman without taking into account the family status and the complex relationship between court officials.

Xianfu Palace is one of the six palaces in the west of the inner court. It is located west of Chuxiu Palace. It is quite remote but very quiet. Qipin Zhang Mengjiao lives here. Among the five concubines, Zhang Mengjiao has the lowest position, but her holy relatives are the strongest. Zhenwu summoned her to bed every now and then, and often went to Xianfu Palace. All the eunuchs and maids in the palace are all those who are good at observing the words and expressions. They welcomed this favored Qizhuer in every possible way, and did not neglect the slightest position because of her lower position.

When Wang Xiaobao, the eunuch in charge of the Jingshifang, heard that Zhenwu was going to Xianfu Palace for food. He rushed to Xianfu Palace to report the good news. The spring drought in the north was severe, and Zhenwu was fasting in the palace to pray for rain. The concubines in the harem were also severe. Once the fasting was lifted, Zhenwu arrived at Xianfu Palace, which was naturally a great joy. Master Qi has always been generous. How could he let the people below show their respect?

In the kitchen in the back hall of Xianfu Palace, Zhang Mengjiao was personally directing several eunuchs and palace maids to arrange the arrangements. When it rained heavily, Zhenwu would no longer have to fast. Although she was not sure that Zhenwu would come, she was prepared. It was necessary to prevent it from happening. Not only was she busy with work in Xianfu Palace, but the other palaces were also busy preparing. The emperor was the only one, who was not trying to compete for favor with different ways.

Zhang Mengjiao was agile and had long noticed that Zhenwu did not like the meals in the imperial kitchen. She had never been in the kitchen and immediately devoted herself to cooking skills, and was mainly engaged in famous Suzhou and Hangzhou dishes in Jiangnan.

As soon as Wang Xiaobao, the eunuch in charge of the Jingshifang, had already had an intelligent eunuch running to the backyard to report. When he heard that Wang Xiaobao was coming in person, Zhang Mengjiao was also happy and rushed to the front hall to receive the order.

When he saw Zhang Mengjiao coming out, Wang Xiaobao stood in the south and said, "The emperor has an order to have dinner in Xianfu Palace."

When Zhang Mengjiao heard Zhenwu coming to his palace for dinner, she was secretly happy and hurriedly bowed and said, "I respect the order."

When Zhang Mengjiao got up, Wang Xiaobao pierced Qian'er beautifully on the spot and said, "Congratulations to Master Qi, I'm sorry."

"Reward." Zhang Mengjiao said crisply. These eunuchs in Jingshifang are responsible for managing the sex affairs of the emperor and queen and concubine. Zhenwu doesn't like these people listening to the room, and they don't like how long they interfere in sexual intercourse. She has always treated the eunuchs in Jingshifang the most times. She naturally has to help win over them to avoid them from making trouble.

He bowed and took the silver note handed over by the eunuch of the leader of the Xianfu Palace. Wang Xiaobao obediently said, "Mr. Xie Qi, the master, rewarded him well." Zhang Mengjiao smiled and said, "This is a 500 taels of ticket. Don't just take it away. Give some tea money to the people below to let them all control their mouths. If any gossip comes out, you will know your master's character."

"Don't worry, Master Qi, there will never be any gossip." Wang Xiaobao hurriedly kowtowed. He was an old man from Prince Heng's Mansion, so he naturally knew his master's nature. Although he was gentle and gentle on weekdays, he would really make a mistake and deal with it with it without any ruthlessness.

Zhenwu first turned to the Yangxin Palace to check and review the secret copies. Seeing that the rain had stopped, he walked all the way to Xianfu Palace. Zhang Mengjiao, who received the report, had already brought a group of palace maids and eunuchs to welcome him at Xianfu Gate. Seeing Zhenwu coming, she hurriedly squatted and said, "I welcome the emperor."

Zhenwu of Xianfu Palace came a lot of times. Seeing that the ground was wet, he waved his hand slightly and said, "No gift." As he said that, he entered the front hall under the hustle and crowd.

As soon as Zhenwu sat down, Zhang Mengjiao squatted down and changed his rain boots to Zhenwu. After getting up, she squatted down again and said, "I congratulate the emperor on praying for nectar and saving the people from water and fire."

Zhenwu smiled slightly and looked her up and down a few times. Zhang Mengjiao naturally dressed up deliberately. Her palace flag outfit was specially modified, and her hairstyle was not the common "tie head", but was tied with a red velvet knot, which was casually dispersed. The black and shiny head of the crow was eye-catching, and her water-almond eyes were particularly seductive. She was already beautiful and her skin was even more delicate. This outfit was as clear as a lotus from water.

The eunuchs and palace maids stood beside each other were all very clever. When they saw Zhenwu's eyes, they were not ignorant, so they immediately retreated quietly.

Seeing that everyone had retreated, Zhenwu chuckled and said, "I have relieved the spring drought of the people. Now I will relieve the drought."

Zhang Mengjiao was already a little embarrassed by his eyes. After hearing this, Deng felt weak all over. Qian Jiao glanced at him charmingly, and then said, "The emperor is not serious when he sees me."

"I want to be serious and go to see the queen." Zhenwu chuckled, and then waved to her to come.

Zhang Mengjiao glanced at the door and saw that there was no sign of people at the door. Then she slowly stepped forward. Zhenwu pulled her gently and she crawled into her arms. When the firewood encountered the fire, the room was filled with endless spring.

As soon as the clouds were closed and the rain stopped, Zhang Mengjiao snuggled on Zhenwu's chest and whispered softly: "Sister Jianing gave birth to another princess. I am so depressed these days. The emperor will comfort her if he has time."

Zhenwu was speechless when he heard this. Jianing gave birth to several girls in a row. He was all girls. In this age when his mother was noble by her son, he was extremely unlucky. How could he comfort this matter? He could only work hard. After pondering for a moment, he said: "I will marry the princess in the capital in the future, so she doesn't have to worry."

Disagree to kiss? Zhang Mengjiao was happy. This news was definitely good news for Jianing. She quickly kissed Zhenwu on the face and said shyly: "Your Majesty, I have many concubines, why can't I get pregnant? Xiangqiao's sister is pregnant. Do you want to ask Guanyin?"

"You have to ask me for this matter." Zhenwu chuckled, and after thinking about it, he continued: "This matter cannot be urgent. The more anxious you are, the less you can't get pregnant. How old are you, don't worry."

At Yuheqiao Huitong Hall, Kanmi Ai was alone in her room and read the thick stack of Beijing News collected by her subordinates at high prices. Because it was not a trade period, he had never seen the Beijing News of the Qing Dynasty since the second half of last year. He liked the Beijing News more than the "Tang Chuanfeng Story" because through the Beijing News, he could accurately, directly and timely understand the trends of the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, what he was most concerned about was Zhenwu, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He had to carefully consider every decree of Zhenwu. Not only that, he also condemned people to collect all the rumors about Zhenwu in the capital.

Deputy Junichiro Sato hurriedly walked in. After bowing, he said in a deep voice: "Master Shiraishi, it has been three days, and no member of the Qing Dynasty has appeared. If you drag this down, how long will it be to delay it?"

Kanmi Akai looked up at him and said slowly: "This is our first time pilgrimage. We are not only here to submit a letter to ask for a ban, but also to have a marriage task. What are you in a hurry? You will always meet you."

"Hi." Junichiro Sato nodded heavily and bowed, "I am worried that it will delay for too long, and there will be changes in the country."

Kanmi Akai put down the newspaper, raised her head and pondered for a while, then said in a deep voice: "The Qing Dynasty officials didn't see us. I guess we had already guessed that we had encountered a problem. Keep calm and don't be impatient. In addition, I spread the things that I am good at Confucianism, Zhu Xi Neo-Confucianism, and are familiar with etiquette."

"Hi. I'm leaving." Junichiro Sato said and bowed and left.

Kanmi Akai slowly poured a cup of tea, but her brows frowned unconsciously. The domestic situation was complicated, and he was indeed not suitable to stay in Qing Dynasty for a long time. The Qing Dynasty officials were obviously delaying time. Why should they delay? Do the Qing Dynasty people have other requirements? Thinking of this, his heart was shocked. If this was the case, the Qing Dynasty people would hold on like this, and the Qing Dynasty people would not be simple. He couldn't help but sighed worriedly. It was really a troublesome.

On the west side of Wangfujing Street, in the Lifanyuan Yamen and Shangshu's entrustment room, Prince Lian, was busy reviewing the official documents. He heard the official report, "He Zhuo, a scholar at the Hanlin Academy, is looking for a meeting outside." He said without raising his head, "You are welcome." As he said that, he had already put down the official documents and stood up to welcome him a few steps.

He Zhuo came in, and after seeing the etiquette, he did not politely and said straight to the point: "Your Majesty, I just heard the news from the Japanese mission that the reason why Kanmi Akai was on the mission was because he was good at Confucianism, proficient in Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism, and familiar with etiquette."

Yinsi smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this the place without silver? "

"The prince said this very much." He Zhuo bowed slightly and said, "Kunmei Ai is trying to cover up the truth, but after only three days of delay, they can't wait. From this point of view, there should be trouble in Japan. Should I leave him for a few more days, or contact him first, and ask the prince to show me." (To be continued)

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