Haisheng Mingdi

Chapter 669 The Heir

Shaotian four years.

In late April, Xiaoman.

The world is full of fragrance in April, and the mulberry leaves are fat and full.

In the city of Tokyo, the emperor was visiting the little concubine Ruan in the palace. She gave birth to the emperor's thirteenth prince.The child had a thick head and a thick head, weighing nine catties, and almost killed Concubine Ruan. It took a long time from the pain to the birth.It hurts in the middle of the night, and the result is not born until the afternoon.

When the little guy was born, he didn't cry or fuss. The midwife, Wen, thought it took too long, so she couldn't bear it, and her face turned pale with fright.On the contrary, the concubine Ruan, who accompanied the delivery, was experienced and unflappable. She lifted her feet upside down and slapped her buttocks three times before spitting out amniotic fluid and burst into tears.

The voice is loud and endless.

In the end, after cleaning and wearing the monk's clothes and wrapping up the quilt, Zhu Yihai still took it and hugged it. It was strange to say that Zhu Yihai held him in his hand, smiling and talking to him, but he actually stopped crying slowly.

"Xiaoman, Xiaoman is still immature with the energy of wheat so far, and the ears of wheat are just full of childishness, so your kid's nickname should be Xiaoman."

At this time, winter wheat has entered the period of grain filling and milk maturity, and spring wheat has just been planted.

There is a lot of winter wheat planted in the north. After the summer harvest, another season of corn can be planted.

At this time, in the field, the rapeseed that has survived the winter is full of seeds and has entered the maturity stage.

Mai looks forward to the rain in March, but is also afraid of the wind in April.

Although the wheat waves are heavy at this time, and it seems that the harvest season will come soon, we are also worried about the dry and hot wind. The winter wheat that has entered the milk ripening period in April will experience a severe reduction in production when it encounters dry and hot wind. After several months, it is almost time to harvest. , everyone is afraid of the April disaster.

Hope for rain in March, fear rain in May, if there is no good weather when harvesting, and it rains one after another, the ripe wheat will germinate on the ears of wheat, and the harvested wheat will not dry in the sun, and the thumped wheat will turn black and sprout. Wheat steamed buns are sticky, and noodles are not chewy.

"Winter wheat is harvested the earliest in Nanyang every year. This year's wheat has already been harvested. The new wheat sent by Chen Qianfu, Zheng Zunqian, and Liu Mu is almost arriving in Tokyo. Let's use this new wheat in three days to give this kid a three-year wash. "

The siege of Yingzhou was not over yet, but the Ming army had already entered Nanyang, approaching the city of Nanyang.

The winter wheat in the Nanyang Basin matured early, and the Ming army immediately began to harvest wheat for the Qing army trapped in the city.

Ruan Lihua, who had just given birth to the thirteenth prince, was still lying on the bed in the delivery room. This is a clean and bright room specially prepared for delivery.

Having a baby almost cost her half her life, and she regained some energy after drinking ginseng soup.

Zhu Yihai saw that she was much more energetic, so he hugged the baby to her, "This little guy is awake too, his little eyes are rolling around, he must be hungry, his temper is pretty good, he didn't cry."

Little Concubine Ruan nursed the baby.

However, the little guy worked hard for a long time, but he didn't seem to be able to drink, his face turned red, and he started to cry again in anger.

"Why don't you let the wet nurse come to feed you, don't be hungry anymore." Ruan Pin worried.

Zhu Yihai is quite experienced, "For the first time, the child has to eat the mother's colostrum, which is not only nutritious, but also helps to produce milk, and it can also help you recover after giving birth. Don't rush to call the nanny, let him come back later. Suck."

Ruan Lihua looked at the fat boy with affection in her eyes.

Ruan Lizhen was also happy for her cousin.

Zhu Yihai smiled and said, "Concubine Ruan has made great contributions and endured great hardships today, and her life has been lost for a long time, so I canonize you as Concubine Ning to take good care of you."

Mother is more valuable than child.

The emperor had a total of eleven sons. Excluding the eldest prince and the third prince, there were nine princes.

Below the imperial concubine, there are nine concubines such as the imperial concubine. Concubine Ning, who was obtained by the little Ruan concubine, is the last concubine. The concubine Huang Kang in front of her, the daughter of Huang Binqing who gave birth to the fourth prince and then died, is also the only one who has a concubine title but no concubine. Prince's.

Ruan Lizhen only gave birth to a daughter, so she is still a concubine.

It's not that Zhu Yihai favors boys over girls, it's the same in the palace.He didn't particularly favor any one, nor would he dislike any one. Nowadays, there are more and more concubines in the palace, but there are fewer and fewer ones he can accompany.

Now one empress, nine concubines and nine concubines have positions, and there is only one imperial concubine who is still vacant.

Ruan Lihua gave birth today, and it is very special for him to be here for a long time.

"Your Majesty is taking care of all kinds of affairs and working on state affairs, so please go on your own, and don't delay state affairs with your concubines." Ruan Lihua was delighted to be named Concubine Ning, very satisfied.

The son was not crowned king, and he didn't care.

In fact, since the five kings were conferred once, the six subsequent kings, including the nine princes born to the empress, have not been conferred again.

The emperor said to the outside world that he would wait for them to reach the age of ten before sealing them.

Generally, princes become kings at the age of ten, which can be regarded as the ancestral system of the old Zhu family, although today's son actually doesn't care much about the ancestral system, and there are countless things to change the ancestral system.

As in the case of Emperor Shaotian today, the nine princes were the empress's sons, so in fact the status of the crown prince would not be too controversial, and it would be fine if they were born, after all, the first few princes were crowned kings when they were born.Or it can be formalized at the age of three, but it will be too late to be a crown prince at the age of ten.

Of course, the position of the Nine Princes as heir is not so stable. After all, there is also the eldest prince, King Hongjia of Qin. , He is also the eldest son and eldest son.

It was just because he was not the empress of Yuan's own birth, so this matter left a suspense.

The emperor didn't directly canonize the ninth son of the emperor as the crown prince, but also canonized the eldest prince as the king of Qin before. In fact, he left some suspense and made some preliminary arrangements.

"National affairs happen every day. I will accompany you and Lao Shisan today. Are you hungry now? What do you want to eat? How about I make you some ginseng, red qi and black-bone chicken soup, and a bowl of millet porridge? I will make it for you myself." go!"

"If the emperor wishes, he can stay here with his concubines." Ruan Lihua was very excited, and it was rare to see the emperor a few times, let alone being so gentle.

"It's okay, you chat with Debi, I'll get it."

Although there is an imperial dining room in the palace, the emperor's concubines and other masters all provide meals, but in fact, it has always been a common practice that each palace also has its own private kitchen, and the ingredients used in this small stove are their own money. What to order, there is no limit to the supply of the imperial dining room.

Zhu Yihai's cooking skills are actually quite good, and there is no shortage of ingredients.

Although he advocates thrift and opposes waste, there are still everything that should be in the palace.

After normal delivery, as long as you don’t eat cold and spicy food, it doesn’t matter too much. Zhu Yihai chose black-bone chicken, took a pork belly to make soup, and put down some ginseng and red qi, which can replenish qi and blood.

Then cooked millet porridge in a casserole.

After tidying it up himself, he let the palace servants look at the charcoal fire. After washing his hands, he came over there to talk with them again.

After entering, I found that the boy sucked it again, this time he finally sucked it, and he sucked it very hard, but Concubine Ning Ruan Lihua was sucked so painfully that she could only bear it.

"Your Majesty, my concubine heard that the Zihe cart that gave birth to a boy is full of nourishment. It nourishes qi, nourishes blood and nourishes essence. Xiaoman weighs nine catties and is very healthy. This Zihe cart must also be replenished. The concubine has already been cleaned up. Hand over Prepared by the imperial physician."

Zhu Yihai waved his hand directly.

Ziheche is the fetal pan. In Chinese medicine, there are many prescriptions made with it. It can cure many diseases and also have a recuperating effect. It is said that the effect is very good.

Even later generations of Western medicine have detected that it contains many very valuable hormones.

However, Zhu Yihai still found it difficult to accept.

It is said that women who lack milk can also fry it slowly and grind it into powder. Taking a little after meals every day will also have a very good effect, but Zhu Yihai always feels that there is some reaction.

He repeatedly refused.

"Could it be that Your Majesty despises concubines?"

Zhu Yihai was speechless.

I can only say, "I am in good health, this is not suitable for random mending."

He quickly changed the subject, "The season is pretty good now, neither hot nor cold, confinement at this time is very good, adults and children should suffer less."

"I asked someone to fetch some wormwood for Concubine Ning. She can wash her body with wormwood once every three to five days. During the confinement period, although you need to wash less, you can't skip it. Just pay attention to avoid blowing the wind."

Concubine Ning was very moved by a few words of concern.

Even the concubine Ruan Lizhen was a little moved, she has experienced everything, but she also lamented that a Ninth Five-Year Supreme like the emperor can still be so caring.

Which woman can not be moved to give up her heart.

She couldn't help but want to have a son with the emperor immediately after seeing it.

It's rare to leave the court affairs behind, and An Xin is here to accompany them, chatting about family matters.

Although the Ruan sisters are well-known talented women in the world, as well as famous dramatists and poets, they also gossip about their parents.

The atmosphere was uncommonly relaxed.

The kid eats and sleeps, and eats again after waking up, without being disturbed.

The pork belly, black chicken, ginseng and red qi soup simmered slowly for several hours, served with millet porridge, served at one end, the strong aroma made Ruan Lihua feel hungry.

Zhu Yihai also specially added two vegetables, stir-fried carrot and lotus root, fried camellia oil.

"Eat a little of each, and eat together, it is nutritious."

Zhu Yihai and Ruan Lizhen also ate together. Anyway, he made a lot of food, so he made two separate servings.

Ruan Lizhen felt a little jealous after eating this dish.

Empress Zhang, Concubine Chen Guifei, and Concubine Li Li were going to visit when they heard that they had given birth, but Zhu Yihai told them not to come and come back after confinement.

Ruan Lihua was visibly relieved when he told the servant to deliver the message.

Although Zhu Yihai's harem seemed relatively harmonious, he also knew that there was no struggle. Ruan Gang had a child and was still a prince, so he was worried about accidents, and he understood that he was eager to protect his son.

Temporarily not being disturbed can not only rest with peace of mind, but also care and protect their mother and child.Even the gates of ordinary mansions are filled with all kinds of house fights, let alone the palace fights in the palace.

There must be all kinds of scheming, so it is better for him to come forward.

"I will trouble you Debi in the future. You have worked so hard to take care of me this confinement month. The meals are directly prepared here on the small stove. I will let Liu Chao do what I need."

Lihua was so moved that she shed tears. Although she didn't get much love and affection, but today she gave birth to a child, he gave her a hundred times what she usually lacked. She felt extremely happy and satisfied.

"You have to sit well during the confinement period. Let's sit for 42 days. If you need anything, just say it. I will come to accompany you when I am free."

"I have also prepared two nurses, ten milk sheep and ten milk cows. In addition, I have also summoned two imperial physician wives. They are also skilled in Xinglin. They are especially good at obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics. They will I will accompany you here for two months, and the two of you will work in shifts day and night."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

"Don't be polite to me, you are my woman, and you just gave me a son, these are what I should do, if you have any shortcomings, you can just tell me directly.

When you are confinement, I will officially hold the canonization ceremony of Concubine Ning and give you a silver book when the child is [-] days old. "

(End of this chapter)