Zi Shou got out of bed.
Today was another day without court.
Goat-Carriage Visit, attracting bees and butterflies, Romantic Arrow-a three-hit combo, utterly flawless.
An obsession with beautiful women was an obsession with beautiful women. There was absolutely nothing worth praising about it!
Let's see how the ministers whitewash this now. I honestly can't imagine what outrageous maneuver they could pull to stab me in the back!
Queen Jiang helped him dress, while Noble Consort Huang helped him wash.
Such was the life of a fatuous ruler: enough to make everyone green with envy, and drain his body dry.
First thing that morning, two urgent memorials arrived.
"My beloved consorts, come read these memorials with me."
Zi Shou went over to the desk and motioned for the women to sit beside him.
Queen Jiang hesitated. "There are many improprieties in allowing the Imperial Harem to interfere in state affairs..."
"What improprieties? Fu Hao was the late King Wu Ding's consort. She not only took part in government but also campaigned far and wide. I know how virtuous you are, my queen. Why shouldn't you take part in government?"
Zi Shou had Queen Jiang sit down, then drew Noble Consort Huang and Deng Chanyu to his side. He said sincerely, "Both of you have trained in martial arts since childhood and carry on Fu Hao's legacy. You are no less capable than men. If I lead a campaign in person someday, I will certainly take you into the military camps and campaign with you far and wide."
Of course, Zi Shou certainly would not let the two women risk themselves on the front lines. Staying at central command, whispering sweet nothings and making a grand display of their affection, would be just fine.
"My queen, read them aloud for me."
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