Ming: I am fake, walking on thin ice

Chapter 105 The Beautiful Queen Mother Suddenly Takes the Initiative, I Can't Handle It
Yu Qian strode in and knelt before Zhu Qizhen: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Qizhen stood up and walked to Yu Qian, raising his hand: "Old Yu, please stand up and talk. I have been away for a while, have you missed me especially?"

Yu Qian: “!!!”

He held a memorial in his hand and handed it to Zhu Qizhen, saying, "Your Majesty, this is the victory report sent by Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao. The rebellion in Fujian and Zhejiang has been completely quelled. He has already returned to the capital and will be back in ten days."

"Great joy." Zhu Qizhen took the memorial and quickly glanced at it. "Old Yu, you should get ready. I want to personally welcome the Ningyang Marquis back in triumph."

"As you wish." Yu Qian nodded.

Zhu Qizhen threw the memorial on the table and walked out of the hall. Yu Qian followed behind him. The two of them walked slowly along the corridor of the hall, like two friends who had not seen each other for a long time.

"Tell me about the situation in Mobei." Zhu Qizhen said as he walked.

Yu Qian pondered for a while and reported: "Yesen and Tuotuobuhua have already torn their faces apart. Not long ago, Yesen won a great victory and his strength in Mobei has become even stronger. However, he is not a member of the Golden Family after all, and some tribes in Mobei still support Tuotuobuhua. I estimate that the battle between the two heroes in Mobei will not end for a while."

Zhu Qizhen nodded slowly and asked with a smile: "Who do you think will win in the end?"

Yu Qian said without hesitation: "Yesen! If he wins the battle for supremacy in Mobei and goes south again, it will be a disaster for the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Qizhen frowned.

The Ming Dynasty was now empty-handed and could not afford a war. If he wanted to implement new policies, he needed a stable external environment.

"Old Yu, I'm in a difficult situation." He smiled bitterly.

"Your Majesty, during the reign of Emperor Taizong, the imperial court used a trick to make the Oirat and Tatar tribes in the northern desert fight each other." Yu Qian smiled, "I am not talented, but I can make Yesen and Toghtobuhua fight for a few years."

Zhu Qizhen patted Yu Qian on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "The one who knows me best is Yu Shaobao. Hahaha, let's go and have a drink."

He wanted to have an in-depth discussion with Yu Qian about the content of the new policy.

……

It was already after noon when we returned to the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen planned to take a comfortable nap, but the eunuch Jin Ying came to report that the Prince of Qin wanted to see him. He still had to use this brother who was hiding evil intentions, so he summoned him immediately.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." King Qing bowed respectfully.

"Second brother, hurry up." Zhu Qizhen raised his hand, "Did you miss me especially during my absence?"

King Qing: “…”

He asked with great concern, "Brother, I heard that you were assassinated in Kaifeng? Have you found out who did it? This is a big deal, why didn't you tell the ministers?"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and thought, could it be you who planned the assassination behind the scenes?

"It doesn't have to be an assassination, robbery is also possible." He smiled carefreely, "There are no clues, and I don't want to make a big fuss at this time."

Prince Qing immediately shook his head: "No! This must be investigated thoroughly. My Royal Brother, please let me investigate. My Royal Brother, you are responsible for the safety of the country, how can you take it lightly?"

"In that case, then go ahead and check it out." Zhu Qizhen spread his hands.

"As you wish." King Qing bowed.

Zhu Qizhen walked up to him and smiled warmly: "Second brother, I have gained a lot this time. I have decided to implement a new policy. When the time comes, you will have to help me."

Prince Qing nodded decisively: "Royal brother, just give the orders. Leave any difficult matters to me. I am a useless prince, but at least I am a prince, right? I can handle some things."

"Hahaha, very good, I still have to rely on my brothers." Zhu Qizhen laughed happily.

The two chatted for a while, showing their deep brotherly love.

After Prince Qing left, Zhu Qizhen immediately summoned Shi Biao, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Has the former Marquis of Huichang, Sun Jizhong, returned to his hometown?" he asked.

"Yes, he returned to Zouping County, Jinan Prefecture." Shi Biao said, "I have someone watching him there."

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "Send your confidant to Zouping County to secretly arrest him, bring him to the capital, and put him in your prison. Remember, this must be done quietly and no one else can know about it."

Shi Biao nodded and accepted the order: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do it right away."

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and Shi Biao retreated. The reason why he wanted to secretly arrest Sun Jizhong was to find out about the small inner treasury. He suspected that after Huichang Hou left, it was the Prince of Qing who took over. This guy was able to maneuver between the emperor and the empress dowager.

……

This day.

Zhu Qizhen led the civil and military officials to personally welcome Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao back from his triumphant return at Deshengmen. Seeing the emperor personally welcoming him, Chen Mao was so frightened that he immediately got off his horse and ran to the emperor, kneeling and saying, "Your Majesty, I, Chen Mao, pay my respects to you."

"Hahaha, General, stand up." Zhu Qizhen pulled him up and said to the ministers, "Marquis Ningyang has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion. I will promote him to Duke of Jing and add him to the position of Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince."

Not only were all the officials surprised, but Chen Mao himself was also quite surprised. However, he was happy in his heart, because the Duke of Jing was the title given to his father Chen Heng. Now, he finally got the title of Duke with his own strength.

"I thank Your Majesty for your great grace." Chen Mao bowed.

"Come, General Chen, get on my carriage." Zhu Qizhen raised his hand.

Chen Mao hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, how can an old minister ride with the emperor?"

Zhu Qizhen pulled him up and onto the dragon chariot, saying loudly: "I will hold a celebration banquet in Wuying Palace and drink with all the soldiers."

He waved his hand and set off. The dragon chariot moved forward, followed by the ministers and some soldiers from the southern expedition. In the dragon chariot, Chen Mao sat on one side, feeling a little reserved.

"Old General, don't be so reserved." Zhu Qizhen spread his hands and smiled, "I am really happy that the rebellion has been quelled this time. The Ming Dynasty can finally have peace for a while."

He gave Chen Mao such a high honor this time, naturally he wanted to win him over. Because Chen Mao would definitely hold the real power in the army after returning with his military achievements. Zhu Qizhen had long wanted to replace the two great commanders in the Five Military Commandery.

In the future, with Yu Qian and Chen Mao in the army, they will be able to suppress the Empress Dowager's party.

"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your kindness to me and I swear to be loyal to you until death." Chen Mao bowed.

"You really don't have to die." Zhu Qizhen smiled, "People, it's best to be alive."

Chen Mao laughed heartily. He liked straightforward people.

Soon, they arrived at Wuying Hall. After the civil and military officials and soldiers sat down, Zhu Qizhen raised his wine glass and nodded slightly to the soldiers: "Soldiers, please accept my greetings."

The soldiers all bowed and said, "Congratulations to your Majesty, and to the Ming Dynasty."

……

When Zhu Qizhen returned to the Qianqing Palace from the Wuying Palace, it was already dusk. He had drunk a few more cups and felt a little dizzy. When he entered the palace, he saw a eunuch kneeling there and bowing, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Zhu Qizhen looked at the young eunuch in front of him and felt unfamiliar with him. He asked, "Are you new here?"

The eunuch nodded quickly and said, "I am Cao Jixiang, a servant who just followed the Ningyang Marquis. I should now be called the Jingguo Duke. I followed him on his southern expedition and returned."

Cao Jixiang, a famous eunuch in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Qizhen wiped his eyes and laughed: "Duke Jing mentioned you to me at the celebration banquet, saying that you were in charge of firearms during the southern expedition, and you also made contributions. Very good, you will stay by my side from now on."

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace." Cao Jixiang kowtowed happily.

Zhu Qizhen smiled. He had wanted to replace Jin Ying, and now Cao Jixiang has come, which is just right. Although Cao Jixiang has a bad reputation in history books, it depends on who uses him, right?
"Cao Jixiang, tell me what you saw and heard during the Southern Expedition, and be truthful." Zhu Qizhen said as he sat down.

"Then I will start from the beginning of the expedition." Cao Jixiang was very respectful.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Zhu Qizhen went to see the empress dowager with the written new policy plan, and he had the illusion that he was meeting an investor in his previous life. He came to Kunning Palace and saw the palace maids kneeling at the door.

"What happened?" he asked.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has driven us all out." The maid Shuangxi had tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, please go in and take a look. The Queen Mother...she is crying."

Zhu Qizhen was stunned.

Hey, this situation is rare. The empress dowager has always been like an empress. How could she cry?

"Okay, you stay outside and don't come in without orders." Zhu Qizhen said coldly.

After saying that, he strode into the hall and walked behind the screen, only then did he see the empress dowager sitting on the ground. The long dress outlined her amazing curves, and her fair and beautiful face looked a little haggard. A few strands of hair fell messily on her white neck with long sleeves, and her skin was crystal clear like jade.

"Mother, this...what happened?" Zhu Qizhen hurried forward.

He reached out to help the Queen Mother up and took the opportunity to hug her slender waist. Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother, with tears in her eyes, leaned directly on his shoulder.

"Mother, what happened? Tell me." Zhu Qizhen comforted softly.

The Queen Mother bit her lip, said nothing, and just cried. Zhu Qizhen reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, saying, "Did the servants make you angry?"

"No." The Queen Mother shook her head.

Zhu Qizhen gently held her in his arms and gave her a warm hug.

This is respect for a lonely but powerful woman, there is absolutely no other thought.

After a long while, the Queen Mother finally regained her composure, and a hint of bitterness appeared in her beautiful eyes: "I am fine now."

She gently pushed Zhu Qizhen away, her face became dignified and cold, and asked: "Why are you here so early in the morning?"

Zhu Qizhen was very curious, why did the Queen Mother suddenly collapse today? However, he did not ask, and took out a notebook and said, "Mother, this is my new policy, please take some time to read it."

"Well, put it on the table." The Queen Mother nodded slowly.

Zhu Qizhen put the book on the table. Seeing that the empress dowager was now looking at him with a look of repulsion, he bowed and said, "I'm going to the morning court now. I'll come back tomorrow."

Having said that, he turned and left.

The Queen Mother stared at his back for a while before picking up the book on the table to read. After a while, her eyes, which had been filled with sadness, suddenly lit up.

"Each of them hits the nail on the head. Did he really come up with this idea?" She couldn't believe it. "If this can really be implemented, the Ming Dynasty will be saved."

She sat down and began to read it carefully.

Zhu Qizhen walked on the imperial road, and the breeze blew, which made his mind clearer. However, there was still a faint fragrance on his clothes, which was left by hugging the empress dowager just now.

The Queen Mother is so beautiful, what can I do?

……

Wenhua Hall.

Zhu Qizhen summoned all the ministers in the cabinet to discuss the implementation of the new policy. There were 14 ministers in the cabinet, and they were all silent after reading the content of the new policy.

The cabinet chief, Wang Zhi, lowered his head, as if in deep concentration. The other people all had different expressions, some were shocked, some were worried, and some were anxious, but no one stood up to speak.

"Everyone, these are my initial thoughts. If you have any understanding of this, please speak freely." Zhu Qizhen smiled, "I won't blame you, so don't be so serious."

The cabinet minister Shang Lu was the first to step forward and bowed:
"Your Majesty, I think some of the new policies are excellent, such as the 'Performance Evaluation Law', which can rectify the administration of officials. Although its implementation will encounter huge resistance, I will certainly support it with all my strength."

"But some other clauses are... excuse me for being blunt, they are too radical. For example, 'gentry and scholars shall serve as officials and pay taxes together'. How can this be allowed? The emperor and the gentry rule the world, not the people. Are we going to let those juren and jinshi gentlemen perform corvée labor?"

"For thousands of years, every dynasty has been supporting scholars. Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty also relied on the gentry to govern the country. If such a new policy is implemented, they will definitely stand up and oppose it." After hearing this, the other cabinet ministers almost all nodded in agreement. Cabinet Minister Chen Xun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there is also the idea of ​​allocating taxes to each acre. This is not feasible. The rules passed down by our ancestors are to pay taxes based on the number of people. If we implement this idea of ​​allocating taxes to each acre, won't many people not have to pay taxes? Because they don't have land."

Zhu Qizhen cursed in his heart.

What the hell is your logic? Why should they pay taxes if they don't have any land? Why don't the gentry pay taxes if they have a lot of land?

"Your Majesty, there is another one. Re-measure the land." Another university scholar stood up to object, "There are so many things going on in the court and the country nowadays. There is no need to waste manpower and resources on this, right?"

Zhu Qizhen appeared calm and took a sip of tea from the cup. In fact, he was very surprised. He had told Yu Qian about this before and Yu Qian had firmly supported him.

Even the Queen Mother said she supported it after seeing it, so why did they all oppose it when it came to the Cabinet?
"Don't be impatient, my dear ministers. Since I have brought it out, I want you to discuss it." Zhu Qizhen stood up, "Well, you guys think about it carefully, and we will discuss it another day."

The ministers received the order. Wang Zhi, who had been silent, finally stood up and bowed.

……

Zhu Qizhen took Yang Guifang back to the Qianqing Palace and asked in confusion: "What's going on? Why don't they agree? Why don't you come out and say a word for me?"

Yang Guifang bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am a lowly person in the cabinet, so it is useless for me to speak. It is better not to speak. If I do not express my position, those people may still tell me the truth in the future. Your Majesty, the reason they oppose it is that this new policy weakens the interests of the gentry. They are gentry, and so am I."

Zhu Qizhen frowned.

His new policies were all from the new policies implemented by Emperor Yongzheng in the History of Qing Dynasty that he had read in his previous life. Even an overbearing emperor like Emperor Yongzheng encountered huge resistance when implementing his new policies, let alone himself.

In particular, the provision that "gentry and gentry shall serve as officials and pay taxes together" directly affected the interests of the gentry class. This policy required the gentry to bear taxes and labor service like ordinary people, breaking the gentry class's long-standing tax-free privileges and would certainly be strongly opposed by the gentry class.

There are so many negative rumors about Yongzheng, most of which were probably spread by the gentry.

"I have an idea." Zhu Qizhen said, "The cabinet has some rules and regulations for handling government affairs, but some things require me to make quick decisions. I plan to set up a military council."

Yang Guifang was puzzled: "What is the Military Affairs Council?"

Zhu Qizhen spread his hands and smiled: "It is to help me deal with urgent government affairs and military affairs. I plan to personally select three or five people to join the Military Affairs Office, and they will be summoned by me at any time to deal with military and national affairs."

Yang Guifang immediately understood.

Wouldn't the Grand Council be above the Cabinet? In this way, the emperor's power would be greatly strengthened. With the Grand Council, it would be easier to implement new policies.

"During this period of time, you and I have been selecting candidates together." Zhu Qizhen said.

"I obey your order." Yang Guifang bowed.

Since Your Majesty said so, Yang Guifang will definitely be a member of the Grand Council.

……

After the morning court session, Zhu Qizhen walked on the imperial road, followed by the commander of the Imperial Guard, Shi Biao. Zhu Qizhen frowned slightly and asked, "What's the situation with the Duke of Ying? I haven't seen him come to court since I came back this time."

"It is said that he is sick. Duke Ying has been a soldier all his life, and he has many knife and arrow wounds on his body. Now that he is old, isn't it torture?" Shi Biao sighed lightly.

Zhu Qizhen stopped, a little bit unbelieving: "Is the old man really sick? A year ago he was still holding a knife and chopping people on the battlefield."

Shi Biao nodded affirmatively: "Your Majesty, the Jinyiwei has planted spies in the mansions of ministers in the capital, including the Duke of Ying's mansion. I receive intelligence feedback every day. The Duke of Ying is really ill. By the way, the Queen Mother also visited him in person and told him to rest well and not to worry about military affairs."

"Did the Empress Dowager visit? When?" Zhu Qizhen asked.

"When Your Majesty was still in Kaifeng," Shi Biao said, "the Queen Mother went to the Duke of Ying's mansion in person. It has been more than ten years, and this is the first time the Queen Mother has left the palace."

Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment and waved his hand: "Let's go to the Duke of Ying's Mansion. Go to the Imperial Hospital and bring a doctor with you. There are also some tonics."

Shi Biao nodded and said, "As you wish."

An hour later, Zhu Qizhen arrived at the Duke of Ying's Mansion.

The Duke of Ying's son, Zhang Mao, led the entire palace to kneel down and greet the Emperor. Zhu Qizhen raised his hand and said, "Everyone, stand up and take me to see the old Duke."

Zhang Mao brought the emperor to the room of the Duke of England. After entering, Zhu Qizhen looked up and saw the Duke of England Zhang Fu lying on the couch.

He lay quietly, his figure still upright, but slightly thin due to illness, like an old sword that had gone through the frost, its edge less sharp, but still majestic. His face was pale with a barely perceptible blush, and the eyes that once saw through the battlefield were now half-closed.

The years have carved deep wrinkles on his face, and each wrinkle seems to hide a story from the past, telling of countless times of life and death, and battles on the battlefield.

His frosty silver hair scattered on the pillow, and the slightly worn battle robe he was wearing, seemed to be telling one fact: the hero is old.

Zhu Qizhen walked forward slowly, and suddenly a wave of sadness surged in his heart. He called softly: "Duke Ying..."

Zhang Fu slowly opened his eyes. Although his eyes looked tired, they were still as sharp as before. He moved his body slightly, as if to greet the king with the final courtesy.

……

"All of you go down." Zhu Qizhen waved his hand.

Everyone retreated, and he came to Zhang Fu's couch, stretched out his hand to help him lie down, and sighed: "Why did you suddenly become so old?"

Zhang Fu snorted, his tone tired: "After I die, no one will know your secret. Are you very happy?"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head: "Old Duke, I really don't want you to die. You are the only one who knows my identity. I am also worried that one day, I will completely become someone else and lose myself. Only when I see you, I will remember that I am not the orthodox emperor, I am Zhu Qizhen."

Zhang Fu was a little confused, and his eyes became cloudy. Zhu Qizhen changed the subject and asked, "What's wrong with you? I've brought the imperial physician here to take a good look at you."

"The injuries I suffered when I was young have started to relapse at my age." Zhang Fu waved his hand. "No need to look at it again. The Queen Mother brought the imperial physician to see me last time. When you get old, you have to face it. What a pity. I have been a soldier all my life, but I finally died on my bed instead of on horseback."

Zhu Qizhen said angrily: "If you really want to die on horseback, I will send someone to send you to Mobei now."

Zhang Fu grinned and said, "Forget it. Wouldn't that be too embarrassing? I am the Duke of Ying of the Ming Dynasty. I can't let those young bastards see me being useless."

A strand of white hair fell on his face, making his lips look even whiter.

Zhu Qizhen spread his hands and asked, "Old Duke, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Yes!" Zhang Fu stared at him and said, "You issue an edict to abdicate."

"Why are you bringing this up again?" Zhu Qizhen suddenly thought of something, his eyes turned cold, "Old Duke, I was assassinated by a group of black-clad assassins in Kaifeng. Was it you who arranged this?"

Zhang Fu's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this: "Someone tried to assassinate you? Who? Have you found out?"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head: "The dead soldiers all had poison in their mouths, and not a single one was left alive. After returning to Beijing, the Prince of Qing said he would investigate, but there was no clue at all."

Zhang Fu's cloudy eyes became sharp again: "This is definitely not arranged by me. You should keep this in mind. Although I hope you will abdicate, I don't want you to die."

Zhu Qizhen chuckled: "I don't believe you, you old man are very bad."

……

After talking with the Duke of England for half an hour, Zhu Qizhen came out because the old man was exhausted and needed to rest.

He came to the garden and saw Zhang Jingshu, who was wearing a light blue dress, standing in the pavilion. She seemed to know he would come and had already made tea. When she saw Zhu Qizhen coming, she bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

"I came here to have a cup of tea." Zhu Qizhen walked over and sat down. "I haven't seen you for a while. I miss you so much."

Zhang Jingshu's pretty face instantly turned red, and her fair skin quickly became covered with a layer of red, which was quite cute and charming. However, her bright eyes showed a hint of shame: "Your Majesty, how come you have become a playboy after going out this time?"

"That's only for you, young lady." Zhu Qizhen said shamelessly.

"Don't talk nonsense." Zhang Jingshu was angry, her bright peach blossom eyes wide open.

Zhu Qizhen stopped teasing her and put away his expression. He asked seriously, "How is the old Duke's health? What did the imperial physician that the Queen Mother brought last time say?"

Zhang Jingshu's eyes drooped slightly, and she sighed softly: "These are all caused by old injuries. The imperial physician said that we can only recuperate, and there is no cure for them."

"Then take good care of him. Tell me if you need any medicine." Zhu Qizhen said, "He must live a hundred years."

Zhang Jingshu stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Qizhen chatted with her for a while and then left. Zhang Jingshu looked at his back with a complicated expression. She had something she didn't tell Zhu Qizhen.

The last time the Queen Mother came, she had a secret conversation with her grandfather for more than an hour. When she went to serve tea again, she vaguely heard the words "fake emperor". In other words, Grandpa and the Queen Mother had already made it clear, but what exactly were they plotting?

……

dusk.

Zhu Qizhen came to Kunning Palace to have dinner with the empress dowager.

The empress dowager was still simple and elegant in her bedroom, but her beautiful figure was well-proportioned, and she had a fragrance of lotus flowers on her body, which was different from the smell of rouge and powder, but it was light and fragrant, and the more you smelled it, the more you became addicted.

"Mother, today I discussed the new policy with the cabinet, and no one agreed." Zhu Qizhen spread his hands speechlessly, "Alas, it seems that the road to the new policy is very long."

The Queen Mother did not seem surprised and said calmly: "Your new policy violates the interests of the gentry, so of course they will oppose it."

Zhu Qizhen looked distressed and asked, "But they are needed to do the work. What should I do?"

"Don't ask me." The Queen Mother said without raising her head. "You are the Emperor, solve it yourself."

"Mother, many officials in the court and the country were promoted by you. Why don't you say hello to them?" Zhu Qizhen said with a smile.

The Queen Mother then raised her head, her beautiful eyes cold: "I can go and say hello, but this greeting from me can only be used once. Think about it carefully, when will it be most effective!"

Zhu Qizhen frowned.

That can only be used when the situation is out of control.

"Mother, I went to see Duke Ying today. He is really old." Zhu Qizhen sighed and said, "I think he is very worried about his grandson and granddaughter. How about I take his granddaughter as my concubine?"

As soon as the words fell, Zhu Qizhen felt the atmosphere instantly turn cold. The Queen Mother snorted, "Are you still planning on his granddaughter? The harem...Okay, I'll let all the concubines serve you."

"Uh, that's really not what I meant." Zhu Qizhen held his forehead with his hand.

Neither of them spoke. The scene was very quiet, with only the sound of chopsticks. Zhu Qizhen took two bites and stood up: "Mother, I have finished eating. I will go back to review the memorials."

The Queen Mother watched him go, her eyes clouded with gloom.

……

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen wrote down five names on the paper: Chen Mao, Duke of Jing, Yu Qian, the Prince's Junior Guardian, Shi Heng, the Co-Director of the Central Military Governor's Office, Xu Youzhen, the Minister of Revenue, and Yang Guifang, the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion.

The first batch of military ministers consisted of five of them.

In order to implement the new policy, he decided to announce the establishment of the Grand Council in the morning court tomorrow. The apparent reason was to deal with the chaos in Mobei. In fact, the Grand Council would be above the cabinet in the future.

"Your Majesty, it's time to rest." Cao Jixiang came up with a plate, "Which lady do you want to sleep with you tonight?"

Huh?
Damn, I can finally flip the card?
Zhu Qizhen stood up at once, looked at the names on it, picked up one of them and said, "Let's take Concubine Gao Shu."

He only had a general understanding of the concubines of the orthodox emperors, and didn't know what many of them looked like. He chose Concubine Gao Shu mainly because of the word "Shu".

"I will go and inform Concubine Shu right away and ask her to be prepared." Cao Jixiang said with a smile.

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