Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"Mother, I want to marry a concubine for the sake of Ming Dynasty and the country." Chu Ze raised his head with a firm look in his eyes, "I need a virtuous wife to help me govern the country."

The Queen Mother looked at Chu Ze deeply. She knew that Chu Ze was making excuses for himself. But since he had already made the decision, she couldn't say anything more.

"Okay." The Queen Mother nodded, "I will choose a suitable woman for you."

"Thank you, mother." Chu Ze bowed and turned to leave the Cining Palace.

After walking out of the Cining Palace, Chu Ze breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know whether what he did was right or wrong, but he knew that he had to do it.

After returning to the imperial study, Chu Ze immediately summoned the cabinet ministers to discuss the matter of taking a concubine.

"Your Majesty, the matter of taking a concubine is of great importance and requires careful consideration," said Prime Minister Li Shanchang.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the national treasury is empty now, so it is not appropriate to arrange the matter of taking a concubine on a large scale." The Minister of Revenue Shen Wansan also said.

Chu Ze frowned, "I know the treasury is empty, but the matter of taking a concubine cannot be delayed. I need a virtuous wife to assist me in governing the country."

"Your Majesty, I think that the matter of taking a concubine can be kept simple." Minister of War Xu Da said, "There is no need to make a big fuss about it, which will waste people's time and money."

"Lord Xu, what you said makes sense." Chu Ze nodded, "Then let's keep it simple."

"Your Majesty is wise." All the ministers said in unison.

The news of taking a concubine quickly spread throughout the capital, and every household began to get busy, hoping to send their daughters to the palace.

But at this moment, Chu Ze was not as happy as he had imagined. He could not let go of the palace maid, the woman who haunted his dreams.

He came to the imperial garden alone, strolled among the flowers, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.

"Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?" A gentle voice sounded behind him.

Chu Ze looked back and saw a woman in palace dress standing behind him. It was the palace maid he had been thinking about day and night - Xiao Tao.

"Xiao Tao, why are you here?" Chu Ze asked in surprise.

"I heard that the emperor was in a bad mood, so I came to see him." Xiao Tao lowered her head and said softly.

Chu Ze looked at Xiao Tao, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He walked up to Xiao Tao and gently held her in his arms.

"Xiao Tao, I...I miss you so much." Chu Ze whispered in her ear.

Xiao Tao's body trembled slightly. She raised her head and looked at Chu Ze with tenderness in her eyes.

"emperor…"

Chu Ze lowered his head and kissed Xiao Tao's lips.

Xiaotao did not refuse. She closed her eyes and responded to Chuze's kiss.

The two hugged each other tightly in the imperial garden, forgetting time, forgetting their identities, forgetting everything.

After a long time, the two separated.

"Xiao Tao, I want to take you as my concubine." Chu Ze looked at Xiao Tao and said with a firm look in his eyes.

Xiao Tao was stunned. She didn't expect Chu Ze to say such a thing.

"Your Majesty, this...how can this be allowed?" Xiao Tao said in a panic, "I am a humble servant, how can I..."

"I don't care about your background." Chu Ze interrupted Xiao Tao, "I only know that I love you."

Xiaotao's eyes were red, and she looked at Chuze, her heart filled with emotion.

"Your Majesty..." "I have made up my mind, you don't need to say anything more." Chu Ze said, "I will arrange for you to take a concubine as soon as possible."

Xiao Tao nodded. She knew that she could no longer refuse Chu Ze's love.

Chu Ze embraced Xiao Tao again, his heart filled with happiness. He could finally be with the woman he loved.

However, Chu Ze did not know what consequences his decision would bring him.

Just as Chu Ze was immersed in happiness, a conspiracy was quietly brewing.

A man in black sneaked into the palace. He came to the Cining Palace and found the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report." The man in black said, kneeling on the ground.

The Queen Mother looked at the man in black and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I have found out that Lin Feng is colluding with the Northern Barbarians and intends to rebel." said the man in black.

The Queen Mother's face changed drastically. "What did you say?"

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"I have personally witnessed that Lin Feng secretly contacted the envoy of the Northern Barbarians and accepted bribes from them," said the man in black. "I have also found out that Lin Feng has secretly recruited a group of assassins and is preparing to launch a coup on the day when the emperor marries a concubine."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she flew into a rage. She had never thought that Lin Feng would do such a thing.

"Someone come!" The Queen Mother shouted, "Catch Lin Feng for me!"

"According to the order!"

A group of guards rushed in and took the man in black away.

The Queen Mother sat on the chair with a gloomy face. She knew that she had to take measures as soon as possible to stop Lin Feng's conspiracy.

At this time, Lin Feng was immersed in the joy of triumph. He didn't know that a huge crisis was approaching him.

He returned to the mansion and saw Xiaotao standing at the door waiting for him.

"Xiao Tao, why are you here?" Lin Feng asked.

"General, the emperor wants to take me as his concubine." Xiao Tao said with her head down.

The smile on Lin Feng's face froze instantly...

The smile on Lin Feng's face froze, like a painting that was suddenly torn apart, the colorful colors faded in an instant, leaving only a pale background. His hands clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turned white, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Every word of Xiao Tao's words was like a sharp ice cone, piercing his heart. The emperor wants to take Xiao Tao as his concubine?
"General..." Xiao Tao's voice trembled a little. She carefully observed Lin Feng's expression, feeling uneasy.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and tried to suppress the surging emotions in his heart. He forced himself to smile and said, "This is a good thing, Xiao Tao, you should be happy."

"But..." Xiao Tao bit her lip, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

"No buts," Lin Feng interrupted her, "This is the emperor's favor, you should be grateful."

Xiao Tao lowered her head and remained silent. She knew that Lin Feng was forcing a smile, and she also knew how Lin Feng felt about her. But what could she do? She was a slave, and she had no choice.

Lin Feng looked at Xiao Tao's lowered head, and his heart ached. He wanted to hold her in his arms and tell her that he loved her and that he would not let her enter the palace. However, he could not. He was a subject and could not disobey the imperial decree.

"Go back and prepare," Lin Feng's voice was a little hoarse, "The emperor will issue an order soon."

Xiao Tao nodded and turned away. Her back looked particularly frail, as if she would be blown away by the wind at any moment.

Lin Feng looked at Xiao Tao's departing back, feeling powerless. He was like a beast trapped in a cage, roaring and struggling, but unable to change his fate. (End of this chapter)