My father is Jiajing

Chapter 213 The Taoist Priest's Spirit

Xiyuan Wanshou Palace.

The biting cold wind of early spring blew in waves, but the doors and windows of the Wanshou Palace were wide open, allowing the cold wind to blow in.

Huang Jin was wearing a tight mink coat to keep warm, and her face flushed as she stood beside Emperor Jiajing and served him.

Compared to Huang Jin, who was afraid of cold like an ordinary person, Emperor Jiajing really was like an immortal banished from the mortal world.

He stood at the gate of the monastery, and the cold wind whistling in from the north and south instantly blew up his indigo Taoist robe with black lining and dark patterns.

The fluttering sleeves of his clothes looked like a cloud of auspiciousness that had just been stepped on, making Emperor Jiajing look even more like an immortal.

After Emperor Jiajing enjoyed the cold wind comfortably for a while, he looked back at the tightly wrapped Huang Jin and immediately laughed.

"Look at you. You have been following me for such a long time but you still don't have any immortal energy. You are still afraid of the cold. Look at me. I have a perfect immortal body and I am not afraid of the cold. I am one step closer to becoming an immortal and ascending to heaven."

Emperor Jiajing complained about Huang Jin with a smile.

Huang Jin heard the Emperor Jiajing's complaints and quickly replied with a flattering smile: "I am stupid and have no immortal roots, so I definitely cannot compare with the Emperor. I hope that when the Emperor ascends to heaven, he will not forget me and take me with him to heaven."

When Emperor Jiajing heard this, he burst into laughter again, "You little dog servant are really cunning, it turns out you are plotting against me."

Huang Jin quickly replied with a smile: "I dare not plot against the emperor. I just want to follow the emperor and enjoy the blessings of immortality."

After hearing what Huang Jin said, Emperor Jiajing felt even happier. "Okay, okay, I will definitely take you with me when I ascend to heaven in the future, so that you can enjoy the greatest blessing of immortality."

Huang Jin quickly said happily: "Thank you, Emperor."

Then Emperor Jiajing seemed to remember something and said, "Today, San'er's secret report said that Li Shizhen had found a magical medicine in Shunyi that could cure colds, tuberculosis and other diseases. Do you think this is credible?"

When Huang Jin heard that Emperor Jiajing was asking about the news from Zhu Zaigui, he immediately perked up.

Huang Jin replied: "I don't know, but I know that Prince Yu is a very filial person. His filial piety to the Emperor is truly evident to all."

"This time, the secret report from Prince Yu's Mansion said that Li Shizhen had created a magical medicine that can cure colds, tuberculosis and other diseases. I thought that this was Prince Yu's effort for Concubine Kang."

"The Empress Kang's tuberculosis has become more serious in recent years. As the biological son of the Empress Kang, Prince Yu must be extremely filial."

"So, I think Prince Yu asked Li Shizhen to develop such a 'miracle medicine' this time, it must be for Concubine Kang."

After hearing Huang Jin's words, Emperor Jiajing nodded with deep concern.

Emperor Jiajing said: "It is true that Concubine Kang has been ill for a long time. I have not allowed San'er to visit her in the palace in recent years because I am worried that her tuberculosis will be transmitted to San'er."

"Now that San'er is also working hard to get people to develop new drugs to fight tuberculosis, it's time for me to show my contribution."

"Tomorrow you will go to San'er again and pass on an oral order, allowing San'er to visit Concubine Kang once a month. However, he must be accompanied by the imperial physician and cannot get close."

After hearing the oral order from Emperor Jiajing, Huang Jin was also delighted. He thought that this decree was also what Zhu Zaigui was very eager to get.

So Huang Jin also hurriedly said: "I'll remember this."

But in fact...no matter whether it is the previous Zhu Zaigui or the current Zhu Zaigui, their impression of Concubine Du Kang is extremely weak.

If the eunuchs in the palace hadn't reminded him, Zhu Zaigui probably wouldn't have known that he had a mother in the capital. Therefore, Zhu Zaigui didn't know much about Concubine Du Kang's current situation, and had no idea about Concubine Du Kang's physical condition.

This shows how weak the concept of family affection was during the Jiajing period, which was influenced by the prophecy that "two dragons will never meet"!
As a result, Zhu Zaigui was not only unfamiliar with his father, but also unfamiliar with his mother.

The only thing that keeps them connected is probably the few words of pretended concern.

After a while, Emperor Jiajing seemed to have thought of Prince Jing as well.

Emperor Jiajing frowned slightly and asked, "Does Si'er still like to hide in the house and not see people? He doesn't learn from his third brother to move around and exercise to have a good body."

"If it weren't for his status, would I have only conferred upon San'er the title of Marquis of Champion? He should at least be given the title of Great General King!"

Emperor Jiajing's words seriously expressed his dissatisfaction with Prince Jing. He thought that Prince Jing was too pampered and did not seem like a healthy person.

What's more, there is something wrong with what he said. If Zhu Zaigui were here, he would definitely not be able to help but complain about Emperor Jiajing's verbal language.

What is the Great General King?
I don’t know whether to say it as the king or not, is it civilized for you and me?
Why are you cursing at me when everything is fine?
Of course, Zhu Zaigui couldn't hear these words, so he wouldn't have such a reaction.

However, Huang Jin also raised a question at this time.

Huang Jin said: "The secret report from Prince Yu's Mansion today also said that Prince Yu suspected that Prince Jing's discomfort might be due to an allergy to spring pollen. For this reason, Prince Yu also specifically asked Meng Chong to go to Prince Jing's Mansion to remind Prince Jing. Therefore, I think Prince Yu's guess should be more reliable."

Emperor Jiajing listened to Huang Jin's words and replied disapprovingly: "Nonsense, he is not a doctor, what does he know? In my opinion, Si'er's breathing disease is just because he is too lazy."

"Look at how much San'er has changed in the past two years. Compared to the early years, he is like heaven and earth."

"So, what Lan Dao said is right. San'er is active now and has gained popularity. You should also go to Si'er's house tomorrow and let him go out for a walk, meet more people, and move more. This will be good for him."

Hearing what Emperor Jiajing said, Huang Jin replied "yes" again, but his eyes were full of worry, fearing that Prince Jing would suffer from another respiratory illness at this time when spring is about to come and flowers are blooming.

It’s really worrying!
After a while, Emperor Jiajing suddenly said, "The Ministry of Rites has submitted a petition saying that they want to select concubines for the third and fourth sons. You should also pay attention to this matter and select some virtuous and kind girls from good families to fill the third and fourth sons' palaces."

"Now they are old enough, it's time for them to give me a big fat grandson."

Huang Jin was delighted when she heard this, and quickly replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely select the best girls for Prince Yu and Prince Jing, and I will definitely select some good-looking and virtuous girls to fill the palace and give Prince Yu and Prince Jing children."

Emperor Jiajing nodded with satisfaction.

When it comes to having children, although Emperor Jiajing had many children who died young, he was still very proud compared to his cousin who had never had a child.

Therefore, even though there was a prophecy that "two dragons never meet", Emperor Jiajing still hoped very much that his lineage could truly thrive and become strong, and have more descendants from him.

After all, no matter how hard you try, Emperor Jiajing was not a legitimate heir to the throne, but he took advantage of the opportunity to ascend the throne because his cousin died without an offspring.

Therefore, in the heart of Emperor Jiajing, his obsession with his sons and grandsons was no less than that of ordinary people, and in fact much stronger.

Unfortunately, he was too afraid that something unexpected would happen to himself or his children, so he believed in the prophecy of "two dragons never meeting" so much that he hated people suggesting that he appoint another crown prince!
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Happy Children's Day to all the babies, handsome young men, and little princesses who don't want to grow up!!!

(End of this chapter)