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Go ahead and run if you want!

At the meat-eating party on the second day,

Zhao Huan also encouraged his brothers,

"Your Majesty is magnanimous,"

"You should redouble your efforts,"

"If one can sincerely repent,"

"We will surely be able to escape this place!"

Zhao Kai responded with a cold laugh.

But deep down, I was incredibly envious.

.....

Meng Zhao, Minister of Rites

They lived in the official residence outside Xuande Gate.

No further private residence was bestowed upon him.

When he got off work and went home

His wife, Yu Shanwei, had just returned as well.

The couple happened to bump into each other at their doorstep.

"You went to the Dongzhen Palace gathering again?" Meng Zhao asked casually.

Yu Shanwei was still excited, and said with a big smile,

"Today, the Dongzhen Poetry Society was founded,"

"There are more than twenty women who have joined the society,"

"We jointly elected Yi'an Jushi as the head of the society."

Meng Zhao was somewhat worried: "There are former imperial concubines and princesses in Dongzhen Palace."

"Wouldn't it be taboo to associate with them?"

Yu Shanwei said, "They are all people who have not been placed under supervision."

"Even His Majesty doesn't pursue the matter,"

"My lord, there is no need to be overly cautious."

"I've heard that Zhao Huan, the deposed emperor of the former Song Dynasty,"

He was even promoted to the position of agricultural promotion official.

"Instead of worrying about the noble ladies of the previous dynasty,"

"It would be better to be wary of the families of officials today."

"That Wang woman from Qin Hui's family,"

"That's just too enthusiastic,"

"The constant scheming and flattery made me quite uncomfortable."

Meng Zhao said, "Qin Hui is an old acquaintance of His Majesty."

"He is also quite talented,"

He will be promoted and given important responsibilities sooner or later.

"The King of Liang ordered him to investigate the lands and properties in the western city,"

"This person did an excellent job,"

"We have cooperated with local officials to deal with more than one million mu of land."

The couple chatted casually along the way.

They walked into the inner courtyard together.

Meng Zhao has always been afraid of his wife.

Moreover, he has great respect for his wife.

He has not taken a concubine to this day, nor does he dare to.

There are already four children.

One died young.

There are still two sons and one daughter left.

Now, what is there that Meng Zhao is unsure about?

I will take into account the opinions of my subordinates, the Vice Ministers.

If you still feel there is a problem

He then asked his wife for advice after returning home.

Yu Shanwei was often able to help him make choices.

Besides assisting her husband in his official career.

Yu Shanwei also has a job.

Zhao Yuan made the decision on a whim.

Orders were given to the city and its surrounding areas,

Only three temples and monasteries are allowed to remain.

However, they forgot about the female Taoist priests and nuns.

Later, after being reminded by the monks and Taoist priests...

It was decided to preserve two more temples.

It is exclusively for nuns and female Taoist priests to practice.

But Yu Shanwei,

He was responsible for supervising and assisting in this matter.

Who should return to secular life?

Which ones should be kept?

Yu Shanwei has full authority to make the decisions.

Especially Yaohua Palace and Dongzhen Temple!

Dongzhen Temple is a legitimate Taoist temple for women.

It possesses a complete system of Taoist officials.

But the clan woman who voluntarily became a nun and practiced Taoism

And concubines and clan women who made mistakes in their spiritual practice,

She will be arranged to become a female Taoist priest at Dongzhen Temple.

Therefore, this Taoist temple appears rather unique.

If the concubines and clan women of Dongzhen Temple continue to make mistakes...

They would then have to be sent to Yaohua Palace to cultivate.

There is no Taoist official system in Yaohua Palace.

It is an upgraded version of Dongzhen Temple.

If it's at the level of Empress Dowager or Empress...

Or perhaps a highly favored concubine,

After making a mistake, you will be sent directly to Yaohua Palace.

Empress Meng during the reign of Emperor Zhezong,

He then lived in Yaohua Palace.

It has now been moved to Dongzhen Temple.

Dongzhen Temple was preserved.

Yaohua Palace was abolished.

Any noblewoman who has been convicted and still has relatives alive

One can choose to return to secular life voluntarily.

Go back to live with your family.

Zhao Yuan did not forcibly place them under his control.

The convicted noblewoman who chose to continue her religious practice

From now on, she will be regarded as a normal female Taoist priest.

They are now allowed to participate in Taoist activities (previously not allowed).

Meng Zhao took off her light gauze outer garment.

Yu Shanwei took it casually.

Give it to the maid to hang up.

Meng Zhao said, "The title of Empress Dowager Meng of the previous dynasty."

"His Majesty has already given his approval."

"We can retain the Jade Purity and Tranquility Immortal Master,"

"But the title 'Master of Huayang' must be removed."

"Once the ranks of the Daoist officials in the new dynasty are determined,"

"She will also be given a position as a Daoist official."

“The Emperor is indeed benevolent,” Yu Shan said with a smile.

The couple, however, were unaware that

This decision was made by Zhao Yuan.

Purely out of a fondness for the history of Empress Dowager Meng.

Meng Zhao plopped down in a chair, looking quite tired.

"The 'Great Ming Rituals,' compiled over six months..."

"His Majesty rejected it and made it all over again."

"This is really giving me a headache."

Chapter 1758 This Bad Habit

Yu Shanwei said, "Both the Emperor and the Prince of Liang are pragmatic and avoid empty rhetoric."

"Isn't this how the Ministry of Rites compiles its documents?"

"not enough,"

Meng Zhao said.

"For example, fasting before a sacrifice,"

"In the old Song Dynasty, it was ten days, but Your Majesty has ordered it to be changed to seven days."

"Many red tapes need to be changed,"

"Either simplify the procedures or shorten the time."

"Furthermore, the rites for national mourning must also be established."