The sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear.
In the Cining Palace, many eunuchs were discussing the Emperor's rewards and punishments for his courtiers.
Empress Dowager Zhang didn't care about this.
These days, she was busy with another matter, hosting the emperor's selection of talents.
Bai Muxue had already taken over Chuxiu Palace. There couldn't be only one concubine in the harem, right? A beautiful woman had to be chosen.
Long Si still needed to be passed down.
As the Empress Dowager.
The only Empress Dowager of Ming Dynasty.
Now, this was the only way to prove his existence.
The emperor had not yet married, and the queen had not yet been established.
As the mother of the country, she naturally had to manage the emperor's wedding.
Cining Palace.
Early in the morning, Empress Zhang invited someone over.
Her younger brother, Zhang Heling.
Zhang Heling's daughter came with him.
"Zhang Xuan greets Aunt."
This was not Zhang Xuan's first time entering the palace.
In the past, she would always come to the palace with her father, and she was even more familiar with her aunt.
In the huge harem, there was only one concubine, Empress Zhang. Emperor Hongzhi doted on the Empress and even gave Zhang Heling a personal order.
The emperor granted him special permission to enter and exit the Forbidden City.
"Chen's younger brother greets the empress dowager."
Zhang Heling walked over. In the past, he had come to the Imperial Palace as if it was his own home. However, things were different now. This time, he had reported to the current emperor and obtained permission before coming.
Foreign officials were not allowed to enter the palace unless the emperor gave special permission.
Zhu Houzhao was worried that the Empress Dowager missed the former Emperor too much, so he specially summoned Zhang Heling into the palace.
"I asked you to come a few days ago. Why did you take so long?”
Empress Dowager Zhang asked.
"Oh, something came up, so I was delayed."
Zhang Heling couldn't say it directly, lest he hurt his sister's heart.
Even the chief assistant of the cabinet had said that he had to behave himself, so what was he, the country's uncle?
Moreover, Zhang Heling had been managing Zhang Xuan's marriage recently. A girl should get married when she was old enough. He had to choose a good family for her.
"Daddy is lying…"
Zhang Xuan was straightforward,"I was clearly waiting for cousin's permission to enter the palace."”
Zhang Heling glared at Zhang Xuan.
This girl was spoiled by her sister.
"No worries."
Empress Dowager Zhang waved her hand and looked at her niece, Zhang Xuan.
He had watched this child grow up.
"Xuan 'er, come here."
"Aijia asks you, are you willing to be the empress?”
Zhang Heling was shocked by Empress Dowager Zhang's words and broke out in a cold sweat!
Zhang Xuan blinked her big eyes.
"Become the empress?"
Zhang Xuan had never thought about it.
She had never thought of marrying her cousin.
However, after thinking about it carefully, he understood what his aunt meant.
Who didn't want to be the Empress?
Zhang Heling stood in the Cining Palace, his forehead covered in sweat.
Empress?
This simply scared Zhang Heling out of his wits. This was something he had never dared to think about before.
Elder Sister had the intention to let Xuan 'er enter the Palace?
Thinking of this, Zhang Heling secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, he did not have a marriage agreement with the Yang family.
Empress Dowager Zhang thought for a moment and shouted towards the door,"Wang Lu."
"Eunuch, Wang Lu, greets the Heavenly Queen, Royal Brother-in-law, and Miss Xuan.”
Wang Lu walked in.
"Bring Xuan 'er to see the Emperor."
"Eunuch, as you wish."
Wang Lu left with Zhang Xuan.
There was no one around.
"Empress Dowager, do you want Xuan 'er to enter the palace?" Zhang Heling asked.”
"Yeah," she said.
Empress Dowager Zhang nodded.”
"No, no, no, to be able to enter the Palace, that lass Xuan 'er won't be at a disadvantage.”
Zhang Heling stopped there.
"So, you agree?"
Empress Dowager Zhang asked.
"Brother, I'll listen to the Empress Dowager." Zhang Heling nodded quickly.”
Zhang Heling naturally agreed. The young emperor was definitely a dragon among men.
He was born to be an emperor.
Speaking of which, Zhang Heling was still a little glad that if his daughter could enter the palace and become the Empress, he would be able to change from being the country's uncle to the current country's husband.
"Aijia is still a little worried."
"What is the Empress Dowager worried about?"
"I'm worried about those guys in the cabinet. After eliminating many political enemies, Liu Jian's voice in the court is getting louder and louder.”
“……”
"What does the Empress Dowager mean?" Zhang Heling thought for a moment.”
"Aijia's meaning is to choose more."
"There are thousands of beauties in the world. It doesn't matter if Xuan Er isn't favored, there will always be concubines that this widow likes.”
"Inform our Zhang family that all the women of appropriate age and beautiful women in the family are ready to enter the palace. Also, outside the palace, visit all the beauties in the world.”
After Empress Dowager Zhang finished speaking, she looked at Zhang Heling."Don't fool this widow, you must have a clean background, don't mix in some crafty people.”
"Your brother has received the decree."
Zhang Heling quickly agreed.
Right now, the most important thing was his daughter.
This girl was spoiled.
If she didn't agree, there was no point in forcing her.
However, Tian Zi was her cousin. They should worry about their own matters!
……
In the Imperial Palace.
In the imperial garden.
Zhu Houzhao sat alone in the soft couch.
"Good news, good news from Liaodong."
A young eunuch shouted as he ran over with a letter in his hand.
Zhang Xuan stopped the young eunuch.
"Princess Xuan?"
The young eunuch recognized Zhang Xuan.
In fact, just like Wang Lu, she was very familiar with Zhang Xuan. Because she often entered the palace, the Empress Dowager treated her like her own daughter and treated her like a pearl in her palm, so she gave her the title of Princess.
Although she was doted on by everyone, she had never bullied eunuchs and palace maids.
On the contrary, he played very well with them.
"Princess Xuan, this lowly one has something urgent to report to His Majesty.”
"What is it?"
"Liaodong war."
"It just so happens that I'm going to see cousin too. Give it to me.”
As Zhang Xuan spoke, she was about to take the memorial over.
"Princess Xuan, this is a big matter. The memorial cannot be passed on to others…"
The little eunuch was afraid of being punished and did not dare to give the good news to others.
Zhang Xuan had no choice but to give up.
He followed Princess Xuan and Eunuch Wang to the Imperial Garden.
"Princess Xuan, Your Majesty…"
Zhang Xuan looked in the direction Wang Lu was pointing.
It was a thin figure.
Zhang Xuan walked over.
Zhu Houzhao heard footsteps behind him and turned around.
A fifteen-year-old young emperor.
In the prime of life.
Her face was fair and clean.
What a beautiful young man.
That one glance had messed up her heart and made her fall in love.
In the past, she had never thought about what the Empress Dowager had said. But today, when she saw her cousin, she couldn't help but think of what the Empress Dowager had said. Are you willing to be the Empress…
"Why are you here?"
"What do you think? Cousin!"
Zhang Xuan smiled playfully.
The eunuch held the memorial in both hands and handed it over.
"Emergency report from Liaodong."
"You read it," Zhu Houzhao said.
Zhu Houzhao stood with his hands behind his back and let Zhang Xuan read the memorial.
At this moment, Cao Zhengchun walked over with a white pigeon in his hand. It was news from Zhu Chenlai, the deputy commander of the Brocade Guard at the Liaodong frontline.
"It seems that Wang Yangming has made a decision.”
"Princess Xuan, quickly read it to His Majesty.”
Seeing Cao Zhengchun coming over, Wang Lu quickly reminded Zhang Xuan.
However, he was still a little nervous because if it was bad news, then…
"Read it to me."
"I, Wang Yangming, did not disappoint. I wiped out Jianzhou's Jurchen, Yeh Nala, and other tribes and pacified Liaodong!”
Zhang Xuan recited.
Zhu Houzhao's face changed from anticipation to joy. The more he heard, the happier he became.
The battle with Wang Yangming.
Not only did they annihilate the Jurchen in Jianzhou, but they also seized a lot of resources.
"Very good! This Wang Yangming is indeed not bad!"
If Zhu Houzhao didn't care about Tian Zi's appearance, he would have jumped up in joy.
This battle.
Raise the country's prestige.
To avenge the country's humiliation.
He let the surrounding countries see how powerful Da Ming was.
At the same time, he consolidated his imperial prestige.
"I want to reward Wang Yangming."
"I also want you, Cao Zhengchun, the Embroidered Uniform Guards, Wang Lu, and you, Zhang Xuan!”
"Your Majesty wants to reward me? Reward me with what?"
Zhang Xuan saw that her cousin was happy and quickly asked.
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Zhang Xuan didn't even think about it and said directly,"Flying fish robe, embroidered with a spring knife."
The news of the great victory in Liaodong
It was like a spring breeze that blew through every corner of the Darming Dynasty.
No one in the world was unhappy.
No one would not cheer for their country's military victory. Regardless of whether they were men or women, old or young, they were all immersed in joy.
As the people of Great Ming, they felt proud.
The officials from all over the country felt even more proud.
In our country.
It was strong.
As officials of Great Ming, they were incomparably proud.
In the capital.
Liu Jian heard the good news.
He immediately knelt on the ground.
He kowtowed to the sky three times.
Although the Jianzhou Jurchen had been defeated a month ago, they hadn't been completely wiped out at that time. They had only been driven back to their nest.
Now!
Jianzhou Jurchen were destroyed!
Next, he would have to free up his hands to take care of Wala and the other Steppe Barbarian Kingdoms!
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