A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The historical debate surrounding Hong Zhi Huang Di's marital status includes claims of five "Madams," believed to be concubines, but they were palace maids. Rumors about Zhu Houzhao's parentage arose due to the secrecy surrounding his birth. Zheng Wang, a commoner, claimed his daughter was the crown prince's mother, leading to the "Zheng Wang's Rumor Case." Despite the emperor's indifference initially, he later sought to silence these rumors as they threatened Zhu Houzhao's legitimacy. The case remained shrouded in mystery, with no evidence found, and Shen Xi, an outsider, was distanced from the unfolding events. Meanwhile, preparations for a military demonstration involving Franco cannons were underway, with Shen Xi ensuring everything was in place for the emperor's inspection.

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