Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 997 Variables
"Giggle~"

Zhu Ciran's laughter rang out in Chenghua Palace. Zhang Yan held back her smile and felt extremely happy as she watched the emperor teasing Zhu Ciran.

No matter how busy the emperor was or how many troubles he encountered, he would always find time to come and see Zhu Ciran, whether he was in the Forbidden City or in the Western Garden.

"This little guy has gained a lot of weight again."

As Zhang Yan was sighing, Zhu Youxiao came over with a smile, holding Zhu Ciran in his arms, "I work so hard every day, but he lives a very comfortable life. Sometimes I envy this little guy."

"Look at what your majesty said."

Seeing this, Zhang Yan smiled and took Zhu Ciran, "Ran Ge'er is only a little old. If he is not comfortable, that would be a strange thing, Ran Ge'er, don't you think so?"

“Yeah, yeah~”

Zhu Ciran, who was in Zhang Yan's arms, moved her little hands as if to acknowledge what Zhang Yan said. Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Although Zhu Youxiao said this, it was just a joke.

As his eldest son, healthy growth is more important than anything else.

As for other things, it’s not something this little guy should consider.

What Zhu Youxiao was most satisfied with was his harem. Even though those dirty things had not happened until now, this was closely related to a group of people leaving the palace.

Zhu Youxiao certainly knew that when it came to power, especially power succession, some things were unavoidable, but at least for the moment, within a certain period of time, Zhu Youxiao did not want this to happen.

Therefore, he made it clear that the palace rules had to be enforced. When palace maids reached a certain age, they should leave and should not be tied to the inner court for their entire lives.

Not to mention the special group of eunuchs, just the issue of palace maids, if it can be resolved well, it will not only make the inner court more stable, but also win over many groups.

Men should get married when they are old enough and women should get married when they are old enough. This is an unchanging rule since ancient times. Violating this rule will cause problems. Zhu Youxiao thinks it is a great idea to let the palace maids trained in the inner court marry the men who have made contributions to the Ming Dynasty. As for the follow-up, especially ensuring that the royal secrets are not leaked, this is something that the officials in the inner court have to solve.

As for the concubines in the harem, when the previous emperor passed away and the new emperor ascended the throne, as elderly people, it would be better for them not to stay in the Forbidden City, but to go to Nanyuan to be cared for. This way everyone will be more comfortable. As for the harem interfering in politics, instead of adding layers of restrictions and trying to restrict it, it is better to solve the problem from the root.

The older generation of concubines who left the Forbidden City lost the legal basis to participate in politics.

“Yeah, yeah~”

Zhu Ciran, who was relatively obedient in Zhang Yan's arms, suddenly opened his arms towards Zhu Youxiao and moved around. When Zhu Youxiao saw this, he couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

"Come, let me hold you."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and said to Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan was also a little helpless.

Before, her son always pestered her. If Zhu Youxiao held him for a little longer, he would either cry or pee all over Zhu Youxiao. But now, as long as Zhu Youxiao came, he would pester her.

"You little guy, are you afraid that I will be free for a while?"

Zhu Youxiao held the little one in his arms, rocking him gently, while speaking to Zhu Ciran. However, Zhu Ciran seemed not to hear him and just kept babbling to himself.

"Is the second brother's illness getting better?"

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao smiled, then walked towards a place and said to Zhang Yan who was following him.

"much better."

Zhang Yan replied: "I was treated by the imperial physician in Xiyuan. It's just that I have indigestion. It will be fine after some treatment."

"I am too busy. You are the one who will take care of the affairs of the harem."

Zhu Youxiao sat on the brocade stool and said to Zhang Yan with a smile: "I was thinking of moving to Xiyuan before, so I could come to see you more often. In the end, it's still the same as being in the Forbidden City."

"Your Majesty should worry about military and national affairs."

Zhang Yan sat down next to Zhu Youxiao, picked up a piece of cake, and put it into Zhu Youxiao's mouth, "There are not many things I can do to help your majesty, but I can still take care of this family."

"What are we having for lunch today?" Zhu Youxiao said to Zhang Yan with a smile while chewing some pastries.

In Yuxi Palace, whether he was handling state affairs or summoning ministers, Zhu Youxiao was always in a tense state. After all, a single thought of his could have a huge impact on the Ming Dynasty.

What's more, the current Ming Dynasty is intentionally maintained by Zhu Youxiao in a state of chaos but not destruction in order to eradicate some deep-rooted dregs. Therefore, there can be no slackness.

Once something gets out of control, it will be a big problem.

Zhu Youxiao did not want problems to arise when the reforms he had promoted were indeed changing for the better for the Ming Dynasty.

If that were to happen, what he had done in the past would become a huge joke.

But it’s different when you return to the harem.

That kind of tense state can be relaxed.

People, no matter how high they are in the world, cannot be kept tense like a spring. It may not be a big problem in the short term, but it will become a big problem over time.

But the warmth in Chenghua Palace is always short-lived.

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Liu Ruoyu, who was on duty outside the palace, walked into the palace with his head lowered with a complicated expression. If it was not a big deal, he would never dare to come in and disturb the emperor and empress.

But what he knew was too great.

"What happened?"

Zhu Youxiao, who was smiling, frowned slightly when he saw Liu Ruoyu walking into the hall.

He was still clear about Liu Ruoyu.

Understand the rules and do your duty.

Otherwise, you can't stay in the imperial presence all the time.

"Your Majesty, please give Ran to me." Seeing this, Zhang Yan stood up and picked up Zhu Ciran, smiling and said to Zhu Youxiao: "Ran should go to bed too."

"it is good."

Zhu Youxiao replied with a smile.

From beginning to end, Liu Ruoyu kept his head down and said nothing.

Until Zhang Yan hugged Zhu Ciran and left.

Liu Ruoyu then lowered his head and stepped forward, holding up an urgent letter, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, an urgent message from Liaodong, 800 miles away, Nurhaci is dead."

"Who died?"

Zhu Youxiao was stunned, obviously not expecting this, but then he picked up the memorial and read it with a frown.

Nurhaci died, which he had not expected.

It shouldn't be.

No matter how poor the old slave's health was, he could still hold on for some time. How could he die just like that?

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about Nurhaci at all. This man did have some abilities, otherwise Zhu Youxiao would not have wanted to turn Jianlu into a whetstone from the very beginning to sharpen the Liao army, as well as the Liao's civil and military officials bit by bit.

If the Ming Dynasty tried to eliminate the Jianlu at all costs, it might have one less threat, but this would obviously be a losing deal for the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youxiao would never do this.

But now that Nurhaci is dead, there might be some changes on the Jianlu side. Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao stood up and walked quickly out of the hall. He could ignore Nurhaci, but not Huang Taiji. The express mail said that Huang Taiji inherited the Khan's throne! !

(End of this chapter)