I will be the prince at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 132 First Meeting
On September 29, at Sishi, in Kunning Palace, Emperor Zhu Youlang and Empress Wang sat in the middle.

Below stood three awkward girls with their heads down.

A long thin voice sounded at the gate of the palace: "His Royal Highness has arrived."

Zhu Cixuan walked into Kunning Palace with big strides, and saw three young girls standing in the inner hall of the palace, his heart moved, could these three girls be his future crown princess and side concubine?

However, when passing by them, Zhu Cixuan did not stop. Instead, he passed them and saluted the emperor Zhu Youlang and the empress Wang who were sitting above them: "I pay my respects to my father and mother."

Zhu Youlang looked at his imposing son, smiled kindly, and said, "My son is free, but I will give you a seat."

A little eunuch moved over a chair and placed it beside Queen Wang.

Zhu Cixuan stood up and sat down.

Queen Wang looked at Zhu Cixuan beside her with a smile, and then said to the three women in the hall: "You are not coming to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

The three disciples in the hall heard the words, and the girl's delicate body trembled slightly when she heard the words, knowing that the moment to decide her own destiny had come, they moved lightly with lotus steps, and walked to Zhu Cixuan without any haste, knelt on the ground with their palms facing inwards, their left hands Press the top of the right hand, arch the hand on the ground in front of the knee, and slowly tap the head on the back of the hand.

The three women said almost at the same time: "The folk girl Qian Yuhan, the folk girl Dong Xiaowan, and the folk girl Liu Shishi pay their respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Their voices are gentle and soft, whispering like wind chimes.

One is as beautiful and refreshing as Juanjuan spring water.

A cowardly voice like an oriole singing, like the sound of heaven in the fairy mansion.

Zhu Cixuan raised his hand and said: "The three girls please get up quickly."

The three girls kowtowed to thank them and slowly got up.

Based on the names they reported, Zhu Cixuan saw that Qian Yuhan was slender and slender, his face was goose fat, his lips were like cherry blossoms, his eyebrows were like ink painting, his face was like autumn water, and he was indescribably soft and delicate.Paired with an emerald green skirt, an ethereal and light breath rushed over.

Dong Xiaowan's entire face is delicate and beautiful, with soft and delicate skin, her eyebrows are slender and picturesque, and her eyes are twinkling like stars, without a trace of human fireworks.

She was wearing a white blouse and a white pleated skirt.Standing there, dignified and noble, quiet and elegant.So pure, tender, like a budding hibiscus, spotless.

Liu Shishi's complexion is crystal clear, her skin is as smooth as snow, and there is a small dimple on her oval face, showing a slight shyness.

The three girls are all stunning in the world, and it is hard to distinguish between them.

Zhu Cixuan looked at the three shy and timid young girls in front of him, even if he had already seen such stunning looks as Aimee Zhu and Miao Ruoxi, he felt amazed at this moment.

None of these three girls are under Aimee Zhu and Miao Ruoxi. If such stunning beauties were placed in the modern society, if they could marry one, they would probably be able to wake up laughing at night. Now they will all become their own wives. It's exciting to think about.

In ancient times, this was good. Women paid attention to three obediences and four virtues, obedience to father before marriage, obedience to husband after marriage, and obedience to son after death.Women's morality, women's speech, women's appearance, and women's work.

After you get married, you can do whatever your husband asks you to do, never complain, and take care of your husband and children at home.For now, don't even think about it.

Those who are more beautiful have eyes on the top of their heads, and their husbands are their money-making machines. If you are a little dissatisfied, they may give you some color on the top of your head.

Seeing Zhu Cixuan's piggy-like appearance, Queen Wang secretly laughed in her heart. Her son has grown up, and when he sees a pretty girl, he is reluctant to move his eyes away.

Qian Yuhan, Dong Xiaowan, and Liu Shishi seemed to know that the crown prince had been staring at them, and their faces became redder and redder. After a while, even their necks turned red.

Queen Wang got rid of their embarrassment in time, and said to them: "Go down first!"

The three girls made a blessing, lowered their heads, backed away slowly, and left Kunning Palace.

"Emperor, among the three of them, which one do you like to be your crown princess?"

Zhu Cixuan got up and saluted, "All depends on the father and mother."

Empress Wang smiled and said, "My son's eyes are blurred, so it's hard to make a decision at the moment?"

Zhu Cixuan didn't know how to answer, he just stood there, giggling.

Queen Wang said again: "Qian Yuhan is 17 years old, the daughter of Qian Qianyi, the former Minister of Rites and Mr. Yushan; Dong Xiaowan, the daughter of Dong Ruping, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture; Liu Shishi, 16 years old, the daughter of Liu Dongsong, the prefect of Yangzhou Prefecture.

Dong Xiaowan is a good candidate for the crown princess. Qian Yuhan and Liu Shishi are also good, but they are talents. I don't know what I think? "

Zhu Cixuan didn't care who was his first wife and who was his younger wife, they were all his women anyway, but Qian Yuhan caught his attention.

Qian Yuhan's father, Qian Qianyi, is now 82, and his daughter is only 17 years old. It can be said that she is growing old and strong. According to the calculation of time, Qian Yuhan's mother is probably Liu Rushi, the head of the eight beauties of the Qinhuai River.

When will I meet my future mother-in-law, and look at this wonderful woman who will be famous for future generations.It's not that he has any other thoughts about Liu Rushi, it's just pure curiosity.

After all, no matter how beautiful and charming Liu Rushi was when she was young, she is now a middle-aged woman in her 45s.

With the appointment of the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince's side concubine, the palace also began to get busy.

All kinds of rules, etiquette, and rituals are really complicated, so cumbersome that it is beyond words, which made Zhu Cixuan dizzy.

At the same time, Qian Yuhan, Dong Xiaowan, and Liu Shishi's family were all beaming and busy with their work.

In the Qian Mansion, Qian Qianyi, who is eighty-two years old, is already old. He patted the hand of Liu Rushi, who was still plump and still supporting him, and said with a smile: "Confucian scholar (Qian Qianyi's nickname for Liu Rushi), Yuhan A talented person selected as His Highness the Crown Prince, after a hundred years from now, you will have someone to rely on, and I can rest assured."

Liu Rushi scolded and said: "What did the master say? In my eyes, when the master still married me, he was as fierce as a dragon and a tiger, just like when I loved you back then, with white hair and black flesh."

Qian Qianyi said: "I love you with black hair and white flesh." After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, just like before.

The inspector of ceremonies in the palace, the inspector of Shangbao, etc. are busy preparing various supplies, involving all aspects of the life of the prince and princess, there are too many things and affairs that can only be understood and unspeakable, but Zhu Cixuan does not need to personally intervene in these things, and the empress Shi single-handedly.

After the preliminary preparations are over, Qin Tianjian calculates the auspicious days, which is the so-called Shanghe Tianxia Yingdi, which involves the rituals of the Ming Dynasty, the ancestral system, etc., which are quite cumbersome and complicated.

After these processes are completed, the "six rituals" begin.

That is: Na Cai, asking names, Na Ji, Na Zheng, asking for a date, and welcoming in person. This process also caused Zhu Cixuan a headache, but thinking of the three young, beautiful, fair-skinned and beautiful future wives, and the beautiful life in the future, Zhu Cixuan bit his head. Gritting your teeth, go through the process step by step.

On this day, Empress Wang came to Chunhe Palace (Zhu Cixuan is currently living in Chunhe Palace, and Wenhua Palace has become his daily office), and called Wang Yuyan's mother, Wang Shi, a female official of the East Palace, to her. What happened?
Wang's face became redder as she listened. Every time Queen Wang said something, she blushed and nodded.

I only listened to Queen Wang's advice: "I will leave this matter to you. You must teach the prince so that there will be no trouble during the prince's wedding."

"Your servant obeys the order, and my servant will teach the prince with all her heart." Wang said in a low voice with her face blushing and her head lowered.

"Well! Do it well. If you do well this time, I will make the decision and let the crown prince accept Yuyan as a lady."

When Wang heard what the queen said, she was overjoyed immediately, and Jishou said: "Thank you for your kindness."

"Go! Call the prince here."

Soon, Zhu Cixuan followed the Wang family to the Queen's side.

Queen Wang said: "My son is going to get married in a few days. The queen mother has ordered Mrs. Wang to teach you some knowledge in the next two days. You should follow Mrs. Wang's arrangement on what to do."

Zhu Cixuan looked at Wang Yuyan's mother, Wang Shi, who was blushing beside her, and without knowing why, she nodded in confusion, agreeing.

That night, when Zhu Cixuan was about to go to bed, Mrs. Wang came in and said with a blushing face, "His Royal Highness, please take off your clothes."

After finishing speaking, she took off Zhu Cixuan's clothes who were in a daze, and then she also took off her clothes...

In the early morning of the next day, Zhu Cixuan tilted his head and looked at the side, his face was radiant, with a charming luster on his face, Wang Shi, who was sleeping, was filled with emotion.

It turned out that the prince had to receive pre-marital education before his wedding. The queen selected experienced maids in the palace to teach the prince hand in hand and complete this important lesson in life.

On October 26, Zhu Cixuan put on a grand auspicious costume early in the morning, and appeared at the main gate of the Palace of Spring Harmony accompanied by Qingchan, Qingyu, and Wang Yuyan.

At this time, the Spring Harmony Palace was already full of people, and everyone was very festive. As soon as Zhu Cixuan arrived, they bowed and bowed down, shouting joyfully, "Your Majesty, I will see Your Highness the Crown Prince."

With a smile on his face, Zhu Cixuan nodded slightly, but waved his hands without speaking.

"Thank you, Your Highness." A group of people stood up with a voice like a tsunami.

Standing in the front row were Li Dingguo, Bai Wenxuan, Zheng Chenggong, Mu Tianbo, Qi Sansheng, He Jiuyi, Zhang Huangyan, Wang Weigong, etc., as well as officials from the Ministry of Rites, court ladies, internal eunuchs, etc. There were a total of one hundred people.

On the right side of Zhu Cixuan, the Minister of Rites held the imperial edict and read it aloud: "Following the heavens, the emperor's edict says...".This edict was custom-made, and there was nothing new about it. Everyone stood and listened quietly.

After the Minister of Rites finished reading, everyone looked at Li Guotai, who was on Zhu Cixuan's left, and what he said was the key point.

Li Guotai said a lot of polite words, and finally came to the topic: "Order Li Dingguo as the chief envoy, Zhang Huangyan and Wang Weigong as deputy envoys, to go to the Dong Mansion, Qian Mansion, and Liu Mansion that have been given houses in Jiangning. The ceremony of asking names!"

Li Dingguo, Zhang Huangyan, and Wang Weigong respectfully bowed down and said, "I obey the order."

Zhu Cixuan sat there with a serious expression, watching the group of people leave.

Rituals and music sounded outside the palace. Li Dingguo held the imperial edict in front, Zhang Huangyan and Wang Weigong followed, surrounded by the guard of honor and drum band, they marched out of the palace in a mighty manner, and went straight to Dong's, Qian's and Liu's mansions.

(End of this chapter)