Chapter 337 Irresponsible Behavior

The funeral of the Queen Mother was carried out according to the royal rules and was not overly simple. However, it was a time of money and the national treasury was not sufficient, so some luxurious and precious burials were reduced.

The palace servants of Renshou Palace were sent away to work elsewhere early, so they were not affected this time.

Empress Qin, who had just been promoted to the Queen Mother, took all the concubines Dai Xiao to mourn. On the surface, she was crying for the Queen Mother, but in fact, everyone was full of grievances, depressed and uncomfortable.

Thinking of the Emperor who brought Concubine Xian out of the palace this morning, the Empress Dowager and Concubine Duan were filled with anger and resentment. Originally, they could all be pampered in the harem - as long as Chu Qinghuang did not ascend the throne, the Empress and Concubine Duan would still hug each other one day later. There is hope.

However, the unreliable Emperor Shengsheng caught them off guard. He left the throne halfway and gave up the throne to Chu Qinghuang.

When the dust has settled, whoever dares to think of the throne again will be committing treason and rebellion, a crime that cannot be pardoned.

The queen and Concubine Duan hated the emperor so much that they gritted their teeth.

Although the other concubines did not have any sons competing for the heir apparent, when the Queen ascended the throne, they became concubines from concubines - well, there are still some who have not yet been named concubines.

He doesn't have a legitimate position, and he is currently in a state of panic, not knowing what his fate will be in the future.

Chu Qinghuang sat in the Qinzheng Hall and read through all the memorials.

The new eunuch Yuan Bao was waiting aside with lowered eyebrows, sometimes changing tea and incense to Chu Qinghuang, and soon began to grind ink again.

I don’t know if I’m afraid of being accused of being lazy, so I can’t help but find something to do.

"Yuanbao," Her Majesty the Queen ordered, "pass the decree and summon King Rong to the palace."

"yes."

Chu Qinghuang put down the imperial pen, leaned on the chair silently, and looked around. He was still a little uncomfortable without the familiar little shadow guard.

There's been a lot going on lately.

The change of generals in Mianbei, the coming of Autumn, the funeral of the Queen Mother, the placement of concubines in the palace, the promotion and selection of vacant officials in the court, and the beheading of prisoners in the Queen of Autumn...

Chu Qinghuang rubbed the center of his eyebrows, feeling that His Majesty's abdication of the throne at this time was really an irresponsible act.

"Your Majesty." Chen Hai walked in from outside and bowed to report, "I have something to report."

Chu Qinghuang raised her eyes: "Eunuch Chen, didn't you go out of the palace with your father?"

"No." Chen Hai lowered his head, "The Emperor said that bringing a servant would be too conspicuous. He was also worried that His Majesty had just ascended the throne and it would be inconvenient to employ people, so he ordered the servant to stay in the palace and wait for His Majesty's orders."

Chu Qinghuang understood.

Indeed.

The eunuchs in the palace were all eunuchs, with fair and feminine looks and no beards, making them easily recognizable. The Supreme Emperor abdicated his throne and went out to relax. Naturally, he did not want to be targeted and cause more trouble because of a slave next to him.

Moreover, Chen Hai is an old man in the palace, so staying in the palace can indeed help Chu Qinghuang.

"What are your orders, Father?"

"The Emperor's intention is that in order to save expenses in the palace, concubines without sons can stay in the palace to take care of themselves, while those with sons can move out of the palace and live with the prince and be served by his own son."

Chu Qinghuang raised his eyebrows: "How many childless concubines are there in my father's palace?"

"Twelve people."

Chu Qinghuang hummed, "You go ahead and make arrangements to move these childless palace concubines to a quiet palace. Their food, clothing, monthly routines will remain the same as before, and there is no need to reduce them harshly. After the Queen Mother's funeral is over, we can move them to a quiet palace." They moved over."

"Yes." Chen Hai agreed.

"In addition, Eunuch Chen has served my father for so many years and is more familiar with the affairs of the inner court than others. From now on, you will still be the chief steward of the inner court."

Chen Hai lowered his eyebrows: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Chu Qinghuang thought for a moment and found that there was nothing else to ask, so he said: "Step back first."

"There is one more thing." Chen Hai said after careful consideration, "According to convention, the few servants in the backyard of the princess's mansion should be given a title. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Chu Qinghuang was silent for a moment, but he didn't expect Chen Hai to mention this.

"Your Majesty can consider this matter from many aspects." Chen Hai said, "It will be more convenient for your Majesty to meet with Your Majesty once your servants enter the palace. They can also help His Majesty do some things. It's just a title. If Your Majesty doesn't care about them, That means, you don’t need to call someone to sleep with you, it’s just that having some old friends around makes you feel more at ease when doing things.”

Chu Qinghuang pondered: "Wen Zhan will take the exam this month, and it will do him no good to be stuffed into the harem."

Being stuffed into the backyard of the eldest princess's house before can be regarded as her absurdity. Even if she is crowned with the title of servant, men have some advantages in this regard and will not really be trapped in the back house like women. .

Because Chu Qinghuang's behavior was not in line with the rules, the ethics were not so strict on them.

But things are different now.

Chu Qinghuang is already the king of a country. Regardless of whether he breaks the convention or not, the majesty of the Ninth Five-Year Supreme Lord cannot be challenged. Once he enters the harem, it will be a lifelong privilege.

In the past, she would randomly stuff people into the backyard to avoid suspicion, but that was obviously not possible anymore.

Chu Qinghuang nodded slowly: "I will consider this matter and discuss it later."

"yes."