The draft ended.
In the end, only 23 of the 40 beauties remained.
The fan system in the harem was as strict as the court.
Three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two concubines.
One radish, one pit, it was definitely not random.
Even the title was extremely strict.
The Empress was in charge of the six palaces and had the responsibility of governing the six palaces.
The rest were divided.
There are four concubines: Imperial Concubine, Shu Concubine, De Concubine and Xian Concubine.
It was equivalent to a first-grade official position in the court.
There are nine concubines: Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, Xiuyi, Xiurong, Xiuyuan, Chongyi, Chongrong, Chongyuan.
It was equivalent to a second-grade official position in the court.
Twenty-seven women: nine Jieyu (third grade), nine beauties (fourth grade), nine talents (fifth grade).
81 imperial wives: 27 Baolin (sixth rank), 27 imperial daughters (seventh rank), 27 mining daughters (eighth rank).
The 23 beautiful women that Zhu Houzhao had just recruited into the harem.
Only Princess Yun Luo and Zhang Wan 'er were given the title of beauties.
Yun Luo was even bestowed with the name Yun Luo, and she changed from Princess Yun Luo to Beauty Yun.
Wen Rong, Si Fan, and Xu Qingzhou had been conferred the title of Talents.
Xu Qingzhou's skin was as white as snow, like a porcelain doll.
Give the word, snow.
Snow talent.
The remaining 18 people.
Bao Lin, Yu Nu, Cai Nu, each had 6 people.
They all lived in the huge Chuxiu Palace.
As for the Chuxiu Palace Master, Zhu Houzhao had not made a decision yet.
After all, virtue needed to be matched!
Zhu Houzhao also had his own harem today!
It would be nonsense to say that he wasn't excited.
At this moment, Zhu Houzhao was casually flipping through the memorials. Unexpectedly, Cao Zhengchun's voice sounded outside Yangxin Palace Hall.
"I am."
"Cao Zhengchun."
"I'm here to apologize."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes twitched and a smile appeared on his face.
"Let him in."
"Then close the door."
Eunuch Gao responded and left.
"Your Majesty."
"I am Cao Zhengchun."
"I'm here to apologize!"
"Please punish me, Your Majesty."
Before Cao Zhengchun could finish speaking, Eunuch Gao had cleared out all the eunuchs and serving girls in Yangxin Hall.
Even Eunuch Gao, who was almost inseparable from the Emperor, closed the door behind him.
Cao Zhengchun panicked.
Even Eunuch Gao had gone out, he was afraid…
Thinking of this,
Looking at the Emperor's calm expression, he could not help but break out in a cold sweat.
"Your Majesty."
"Your humble servant…"
"Your humble servant…"
Zhu Houzhao was still smiling, which made Cao Zhengchun feel like he had fallen into an ice cellar.
He would rather see the Emperor in a thunderous rage than see the Emperor smiling.
Because under this smile, there was a sharp blade!
"This humble servant has been secretly collecting some silver over the years.”
"I feel uneasy and am ashamed to face Your Majesty's grace.”
" I'm here to apologize…"
Zhu Houzhao was still reading the memorial. He didn't even raise his head, and there wasn't any anger in his words.
"How much did you take?"
Cao Zhengchun knelt on the ground, his palms sweating like a waterfall.
"Three…three…"
"Three million…"
"This subject is willing to hand over all of my assets to Your Majesty.”
"I only hope that Your Majesty will remember that I have been at your beck and call for so many years.”
"Please show mercy, Your Majesty."
"I…I was also confused for a moment.”
Cao Zhengchun kowtowed, causing the green stone slabs to tremble slightly. One could see how hard he was using.
He thought that Tian Zi would be furious, but Zhu Houzhao only gave a faint hum.
"Yes."
"Eighty percent of the wealth you've collected over the years has gone into the national treasury.”
"Take the rest back."
Cao Zhengchun raised his head in shock.
He couldn't believe that the Emperor had left 20% for him!
For a moment, Cao Zhengchun was confused.
"Your Majesty…"
"You…"
Zhu Houzhao threw down the memorial and crossed his fingers as he looked down at Cao Zhengchun.
"You've worked hard for so many years even if you don't have any contributions.”
"Since you are honest with zhen, zhen will let you live.”
"Take a look for yourself."
Zhu Houzhao threw the memorial he had just read in front of Cao Zhengchun.
The latter slowly opened it with trembling hands.
It was the investigation of the West Hall's spies. The amount of corruption was clearly shown.
"This 20% is your reward.”
"If you dare to covet money in the future."
"Go see the King of Hell."
"If you work well for Zhen, you won't be spared.”
Zhu Houzhao was expressionless as he leaned against the dragon bed.
It wasn't that he didn't hate corrupt officials, but Cao Zhengchun was useful to him and had weaknesses.
If a person didn't have any hobbies, then he couldn't be used!
Therefore, Zhu Houzhao left 20% for him and took 80%.
It could also be considered as a lesson for him to use both kindness and might!
Cao Zhengchun's hands were trembling, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
Although His Majesty blamed him, he still left him 20%.
He thought that it would be good enough if he could survive.
He did not expect His Majesty to value him so much.
Cao Zhengchun's tears were endless, and his tears could not be heard.
"I am."
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"
"I'm willing to sacrifice my life for Your Majesty in the future!”
Zhu Houzhao nodded and walked to Cao Zhengchun.
"Remember."
"You must do well in what Zhen has instructed you.”
"Don't do anything else."
"Do you understand?"
Cao Zhengchun's head once again slammed into the ground. Even Eunuch Gao outside heard it clearly.
"I am."
"I will obey Your Majesty's instructions!"
Zhu Houzhao turned around and walked towards the dragon.
"Alright."
"Go ahead."
"Remember my words."
Cao Zhengchun bowed and slowly left Yangxin Palace Hall, as if he had just walked around Yama Palace.
His heart was filled with emotions.
His thoughts were completely controlled by Tian Zi.
Now that he was using both kindness and power on him, it was even more obvious what His Majesty's methods were.
It was convincing!
Cao Zhengchun sighed in his heart. After all, it was already a blessing to be able to serve the Emperor.
At this moment, Cao Zhengchun was relieved of his burden, like an eagle that had grown claws and a sharp beak.
He was completely convinced by the current Emperor!
He had completely become the Emperor's lackey!
Unconsciously.
Cao Zhengchun's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
"I, Cao Zhengchun!"
"We must remove all obstacles for His Majesty!”
"How dare you make His Majesty unhappy."
"That's going against our family!"
Third update! A 2000-word chapter!
Chapter 37 had a big change, which was not in line with the previous train of thought and affected the direction of the story.
It has been edited, please read it again.
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