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    Kings seize the heirs¡¿Chapter 13 Wives and concubines stop

    Zhang Zhong followed Zhu Cixuan into the garden and saw a man and a woman in the pavilion. He couldn't help but look back at the tea stall where the down-and-out fortune teller had stayed. He thought to himself, this is so amazing!  Could this be enough to transport the peach blossoms away?  wrong!  Zhang Zhong rubbed his eyes. That woman was young and beautiful, but her belly was clearly bulging. She was a pregnant woman, and the young couple were enjoying the scenery in the garden to relax!  This is far from the prince's luck!  It seems that the fortune teller is still a liar.

    Zhu Cixuan remembered that her mother said that pregnant women are the most beautiful. Looking at the leisurely and peaceful demeanor of the pregnant woman, she really has a unique charm.

    At this time, the man had noticed Zhu Cixuan and others. He stood up and came over to greet Zhu Cixuan, "Young Master has a melancholy look on his face and his steps are slow. There must be something bothering you, right? You can only live a hundred years, so why spend a day in sorrow! If Young Master  If you don¡¯t want to go out, come here and listen to Zhuo Jing¡¯s piano skills, I guarantee that you will be able to enjoy yourself and forget your worries.¡±

    Zhu Cixuan didn't expect this young man to be so hospitable. Seeing that he was no more than twenty-five years old and had good facial features, he was a very reassuring person. He quickly returned the courtesy, "Thank you for the invitation. I'd rather be respectful than obey. Excuse me."  You're so excited." As he spoke, he winked at the people behind him and asked Zhang Zhong and others to stay outside and wait.

    The man introduced himself as he walked, "I am Qi Junjia, courtesy name Ji Chao, from Shaoxing. What is your name?" After that, he came to the pavilion and asked Zhu Cixuan to sit down.

    Zhu Cixuan leaned forward slightly and said, "My surname is Bai. I have a clear name and no other name. I am from Nanjing. I am a businessman, right?" Zhu Cixuan saw that Qi Junjia was very bold and unrestrained. Most people would not take their wives out of the boudoir in this public place.  He plays the piano in the venue and seems to be an unruly person.

    "Brother Bai must be unhappy in business, and this is also the case in Yangzhou. The famous goods are dying everywhere, and prices are very unstable. But losing in business is not a big deal. There are losses and gains. Isn't that what life is like?  What a mess! How can everything be smooth sailing!"

    Before Qi Junjia could finish speaking, his wife stopped him, "Mr. Bai just sat down, and he hasn't even drank a sip of water! He started talking non-stop, aren't you afraid of annoying people?" As he said.  The beautiful pregnant woman handed a cup of brewed fragrant tea to Zhu Cixuan, "Mr. Bai, don't mind. My master is outspoken and outspoken. He talks endlessly as soon as we meet. Please don't feel unhappy."

    When Qi Junjia heard his wife's words, he smiled sheepishly, "It's not Madam who reminded me. I told my troubles again, which made my brother even more unhappy. I mean, no matter what setbacks I encounter, I will always look at them."  It¡¯s a bit more indifferent. It¡¯s really hard to get a thorough understanding of the gains and losses, honors and disgrace. Didn¡¯t the ancients say that the coffin is finalized? Let alone now. For example, I!"

    Qi Junjia's words reached his lips and he swallowed them. Zhu Cixuan quickly smiled and said, "If Brother Qi thinks it's appropriate, then you might as well tell me. I'm happy to listen to Brother Qi's troubles." Zhu Cixuan thinks this Qi Junjia is very interesting and looks like a smart person.  , but not as refined as his wife.

    Qi Junjia glanced at his wife, "I'd better say it! I've been so depressed these days. I fled to this place and there's no one to talk to."

    Mrs. Qi smiled slightly.  "My husband's faults still can't be corrected. Then tell Mr. Bai! I also know that my husband is very depressed."

    It turns out that Qi Junjia is indeed a scholar and quite talented.  Maybe every family has a hard time learning. Qi Junjia's first wife married Qi Junjia at the age of fifteen. She didn't give birth for ten consecutive years, so Qi Junjia found himself a concubine. But this thing is strange. The concubine is like this  While she was pregnant with a child, her first wife turned out to be pregnant as well. The first wife was the concubine found by the notoriously aggressive Qi Junjia. She was pregnant with the child first. She couldn't help but feel resentful. Moreover, her natal family was so powerful that even Qi Junjia had to give in to his wife.  , but Qi Junjia was afraid that his beloved concubine would be killed by his wife, and killing him would not be a problem. The key was the child in the concubine's belly. Wouldn't he regret it if he had three children? Therefore, he did not say hello to his family and had a wedding with his concubine.  Elopement can be regarded as a troublesome matter.

    Zhu Cixuan didn¡¯t expect that these two people would go through such an experience. He found it interesting but also helpless at the same time. It seems that it is not a man¡¯s blessing to have a strong wife at home!  Seeing that the woman in front of her is clearly sensible and tender, she can definitely match Qi Junjia's Yuan match, otherwise Qi Junjia's wife would not be jealous, and Qi Junjia would not elope with his concubine.

    When Zhu Cixuan saw Qi Junjia talking, he approached his concubine and made a very intimate gesture, which embarrassed the concubine and made him and Qi Junjia smile.

    Zhu Cixuan suddenly thought that the Ministry of Household Affairs was formulating a law based on his father's wishes, and it seemed that it would be promulgated by the end of the year. "Brother Qi, my younger brother is in Nanjing. I heard that the imperial court is formulating a law about the status of wives and concubines. The imperial court wants to force the abolition of wives and concubines."  System, concubines are not allowed?? is a family member who has no status. She has the right to become a formal family member and has all the rights of a royal wife. She just has a different name. Her status is only slightly lower than that of a royal wife. Her status will be recognized by the court.  I think Brother Qi will soon have a daughter or son, and he will be able to go home openly and confidently.  "

    Zhu Cixuan knew that throughout the ages, it was said to be a system of wives and concubines. In fact, concubines had no status at all. The ancients often gave concubines as gifts, which shows how low the status of concubines is. Even the great scholar Su Dongpo, his concubine  I never got any status until my death. This is indeed a problem, a social problem that cannot be solved for a long time, and tragedies that occur because of it are not uncommon. Last year, my father asked the Ministry of Household Affairs to audit the number of households with concubines. Social  There are many families with concubines, and the living conditions of concubines are also very bad.

    It will be fine after the New Year. Once the law is promulgated, the concubine will have a real and practical family status. People like Qi Junjia will not have to worry about making things difficult for the concubine or even persecuting the concubine.

    Qi Junjia groaned, and both he and his concubine didn't believe it, "Brother Bai Xian, aren't you comforting me? Is there really such a law?" Qi Junjia knew that as long as the court promulgated a law, it would be implemented seriously.  There are already precedents that can prove that if the court promulgates such a law, it will really do good things for the people.

    Zhu Cixuan smiled. This calendar was still in the final stages of improvement, and outsiders naturally had no way of knowing it. Seeing Qi Junjia asking so urgently, he nodded in agreement, "Brother Qi, don't worry, Bai didn't say anything bad. After the New Year,  Brother Qi will know."

    Qi Junjia uttered an ouch, her happiness beyond words. The concubine's eyes also turned crescent moon, and the two of them hugged each other in surprise.  This made Zhu Cixuan on the side very envious, thinking that Qi Junjia already had a wife, and he was still single!  It's really annoying to compare people to each other.

    Qi Junjia thought that the man in front of him was from Nanjing, and the news he heard at the emperor's feet could not be false. He rubbed his hands and looked at Zhu Cixuan with a smile, "Brother Bai, Qi is happy today, how about we have a drink? Thank you.  This is good news for me."

    Qi Junjia's enthusiasm greatly exceeded Zhu Cixuan's expectations. Without Zhu Cixuan's explanation, he pulled Zhu Cixuan and others to a large restaurant outside the garden, and even booked a private room on the second floor.  Somewhat drunk.

    Qi Junjia drank a lot. When he saw his beloved wife beside him pulling at his sleeves, he realized that Zhu Cixuan was a little drunk. "Although Brother Bai is a businessman, he is not snobbish at all. He behaves elegantly and speaks well. He said  The words are also thought-provoking. It can be seen that Brother Bai must be a businessman like Tao Zhugong when doing business. I wonder what kind of business I am engaged in?"

    Zhu Cixuan felt that his tongue was already showing signs of hardening, and he was afraid that his mouth was open. He smiled lightly, "The business I do is not fixed. I do whatever I want to make money. In fact, Brother Qi thinks highly of me. I am  You can afford to make money, but you can't afford to pay for it!" Although he warned himself not to lie, Zhu Cixuan still revealed his inner thoughts in his words.

    Qi Junjia didn't know the meaning of Zhu Cixuan's words, "So I'm even more powerful. I can grasp the odds of winning and only win but not lose. This is comparable to Zhang Liang and Kong Ming's business methods! But brother must also remind me that the requirements are higher and higher."  The higher you are, the more you give. Don¡¯t take things outside of you too seriously. If you don¡¯t bring money with you in life, you won¡¯t take it with you in death. If you take things too seriously, it will affect your mood.¡±

    Wine is a wonderful thing. It is said that the more you drink, the thicker the relationship becomes, while the more you play with gambling, the thinner the relationship becomes. Although Zhu Cixuan and Qi Junjia have only known each other for less than a day, after this drink, they feel like they have known each other for many years.  Yes, it can be seen that wine is not useless.

    Zhu Cixuan felt that he had almost drank today. He had never drank so much wine before. It was most inappropriate to make a gaffe while drunk, so he stood up and said goodbye to Qi Junjia, "Thank you, Brother Qi, for your hospitality. I am drunk today. If I drink any more, I will be in trouble."  I'm going to make a fool of myself, so I'll take my leave now."

    Qi Junjia saw that Zhu Cixuan was indeed a little drunk, "There is no need to say goodbye. Brother has booked a guest room nearby. I just need to go and bring the gifts. It is rare to meet a confidant like me when you are away from home. I will be there no matter what."  Stay here for a few days. It would be better if you and my brother can have more affection."

    "What Brother Qi said is that I will make arrangements now." Zhu Cixuan and Qi Junjia were also at odds with each other. He admired Qi Junjia very much, so he ordered Zhang Zhong to go back to the inn to salute him, and stayed in a shop with Qi Junjia.

    Don¡¯t worry, everyone, I will never engage in ** again!  =~=

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