The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

After seeing Li Yu off, Jing Shu went to the study room to pick up the children herself. She and the children waited for Li Ling to come back for dinner in the Jiaofang Hall.

Li Ling goes to the court in the morning, and in the afternoon he announces to his courtiers to discuss matters. If there is nothing important, he returns in the evening to share dinner with his wife and children, and then goes to the imperial study to review the memorials for the day. Brother's homework.

It was dinner time today, but Li Ling still hadn't returned, so Jingshu ordered Ziyun to go to the imperial study to inquire. After a while, Ziyun came back and said, "Your Majesty was entangled by Zhang Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites again."

Without waiting for Jingshu's reaction, Sister Bao snorted coldly and said, "Master Zhang must have come to persuade father and emperor to accept the concubine again."

"Father is exhausted enough to deal with all kinds of affairs every day. This old man will disturb Father with this matter every now and then. It's really annoying. I have to argue with him again today."

Saying that, Sister Bao got up and was about to go out angrily, but was stopped by Jingshu: "The courtiers announced that your father and emperor are discussing state affairs, so don't go messing with it."

Li Ling has always spoiled her daughter, but Jing Shu always worried that Sister Bao would be spoiled by him, so she was always strict with her daughter. What kind of state affairs is it to see Father Namei?"

Jing Shu replied in a deep voice: "Master Zhang, as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, follows the ancestral system and advises your father to enrich the harem and reproduce the emperor's heirs. .”

Sister Bao was not convinced, and wanted to argue at first, she glanced at the serious expression of the queen mother, swallowed back the unspoken words abruptly, and faltered with the corners of her eyes down: "Don't be upset, queen mother, I'm just obedient. "

Seeing that her daughter knew her mistake, Jing Shu didn't reprimand her any more, and ordered the maid to serve the meal. After the children had finished their dinner, Jing Shu ordered someone to change their clothes. She wanted to attend the meeting in person. grown ups.

Hearing that the queen was going to change clothes, the maids in charge rushed in with their fancy dresses. Jing Shu put on the dresses in an orderly manner, and accidentally caught a glimpse of the very pretty little court lady who was changing her clothes. She asked casually: "What is your name?" What? Is it a new transfer?"

The little maid hurriedly bowed and replied: "My maidservant's name is Xiaohong, and she was just transferred to Jiaofang Palace not long ago."

This little palace lady is not only beautiful, but also has a voice like a warbler's cry, she is a sheer beauty.

Although Li Ling has not taken concubines since he succeeded to the throne, those women who were lucky enough to enter the palace as servants or female officials are all as beautiful as heavenly immortals.

The best things in the world naturally gather in the imperial city, and women are no exception.

Jing Shu nodded slightly, and didn't pay any more attention to the little palace man, and after finishing packing, she took the female officer out of the Jiaofang Palace.

Although Li Ling is now the Ninth Five-Year Master, Jing Shu never doubts Li Ling's affection for her, let alone worry that other women will share his husband.Just because Jing Shu has confidence in the relationship between her and Li Ling.

Therefore, Jing Shu didn't take the ministers' advice to persuade Li Ling to accept the harem. The reason why she couldn't help going to see Mr. Zhang today was entirely because of Li Ling. Li Ling was diligent in government affairs. Day is very busy, these people always bother him with these things, how can Jing Shu not feel distressed.

At this moment, Li Ling was getting annoyed by the noise from the old minister of the Ministry of Rites. Hearing that the waiter came in and reported that the queen had arrived, Li Ling was looking for a savior, so he quickly ordered someone to invite Jing Shu in.

Jing Shu entered slowly, first saluted Li Ling slightly, and then straight to the point and said to Master Zhang: "Master Zhang's visit this time is to persuade His Majesty to expand the harem?"

Old Shangshu saw the empress's question, his face was gloomy, and he cupped his hands and replied: "According to the ancestral system, the emperor should have three palaces and six courtyards, and the harem must have at least one empress, two concubines, eight concubines, sixteen concubines, and twenty imperial daughters to be considered in compliance with the rules. Now your Majesty’s harem only has the Empress of the Central Palace, which is really outrageous, so the old ministers have visited many times to advise His Majesty to expand the harem according to the ancestral system.”

Jing Shu nodded slightly, and replied: "Master Zhang is still working hard for Da Qi at his age."

When the old Shangshu heard this, he shook his gray beard and replied: "This old man has already reached the age of serving as an official, but if your Majesty's harem is not filled for a day, the old minister will not return to his hometown for a day. The old minister is willing to devote himself to the prosperity of the Daqi royal family. "

For such stubborn veterans, Li Ling had no choice but to scold, let alone beat, and could only perfunctory, but the indomitable spirit of the old man really gave Li Ling a headache.

Jing Shu patiently listened to Zhang Shangshu's confession, she nodded slightly and said: "Old Shangshu's loyalty can be learned from heaven and earth, and this palace is also extremely grateful, so I will leave this matter to my palace to persuade the Holy Majesty."

Hearing Zhang Shangshu's words, the old man was taken aback for a moment, and then said to Jingshu: "The empress is virtuous, it is indeed the luck of Daqi and the blessing of Your Majesty."

After listening to his praise, Jing Shu said casually: "If you have nothing else to do, please step back first, and wait for me to persuade Your Majesty."

Old Shangshu heard what Jingshu said, so he let it go and left the imperial study.

Seeing that he finally let go, Li Ling let out a long sigh of relief, stood up and pulled his wife over, saying, "You've dealt with him today, and this old minister will come back in a few days." Xuan Jian, hey! If I don't see him, this old man won't be able to kneel outside the hall, alas, I really have nothing to do with such an old man."

Seeing her husband being tortured like this, Jing Shu said distressedly: "Don't worry, I have my own way to deal with him, just keep him from bothering you in the future."

Li Ling looked at his wife and asked curiously, "What good idea do you have, tell me?"

Jing Shu smiled mysteriously: "Just wait."

Li Ling said with a smile: "You are the most thoughtful woman. A while ago you suggested that I let the rich and powerful release land to buy officials, but the effect is very good. Now in less than a month, all the stubborn and powerful have been released. 50 million fertile land, hehe, I have ordered the local officials to distribute the released land to the local people immediately. In the future, the common people will have their own fertile land, and they will no longer have to pay rent for the rich and powerful to be squeezed by them. The life of the common people will finally be able to live It will be better."

Speaking of this, Li Ling was in a good mood, and he joked with Jing Shu: "It's just that when they release the land, and after a while I take back their official positions, I'm afraid these guys will curse people."

Jing Shu replied with a smile: "Let the common people have land to cultivate, so that they can live and work in peace and contentment, and they don't have to be displaced. Those who sell their sons and daughters will be cursed by those rich and powerful, and I will admit it."

As she spoke, she pulled Li Ling and said, "Let's go, I've been tired all day, let's go back to have dinner first."