After being the first wife of the clan, she is the first wife of the relatives and the nobles' families.

Zhao Xu knew even fewer of these people.

However, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager Xiang were very familiar with each other, and they would introduce him to him from time to time - this one was Lord XX of the Cao family, and that one was Mrs. XX of the Yang family.

Basically, these married women have a unified characteristic - their surname is Zhao!

There is no need to doubt that they are all from the Puwang lineage.

In terms of blood relationship, she is Zhao Xu's cousin.

This is a trend that started after Yingmiao ascended the throne. Before she could become a princess, she would marry a princess from Prince Pu's family.

In short, the connection with Tianjia cannot be severed.

Therefore, Zhao Xu actually does not need to remember these people.

Because he might only be able to see them two or three times throughout the year.

I remembered it today, but by the time Zhao Xu’s birthday comes in December, I’m afraid I’ll have forgotten it long ago.

Therefore, Zhao Xu didn't pay much attention to the introduction to the Queen Mother, and just followed the story.

Finally, the relatives and ladies-in-law of the noble families had finished paying their respects, and it was the turn of the ladies-in-law of the generals.

The first to be promoted to the palace were the wives of senior ministers led by Fu Bi's widow, Mrs. Yan of the State of Zhou.

Zhao Xu sat in the curtain and looked towards the hall.

All you see is a slightly trembling old woman.

They all carried crutches, and when they came to the hall, they all bowed their heads and saluted: "I, my concubines, congratulate the Empress Dowager for a long life, and wish your empress good health for many years to come."

Seeing this scene, the Empress Dowager was naturally very happy, and quickly got up with Empress Dowager Xiang, Zhao Xu and other concubines, noble concubines and virtuous concubines inside the curtain.

"Madams, please excuse me." She smiled and said, "Madams, it really makes me happy to come to congratulate me on my birthday in person."

"Come here, help all the ladies to the seats quickly." The Empress Dowager immediately ordered.

Under the ancestral system of the Song Dynasty, the chief ministers were placed above the princes.

The wives of senators' families have the same status among married women as their husbands.

Therefore, although these old women are ranked after the clan, relatives, and wives of distinguished families to congratulate them.

But the courtesy he received was above these people.

At this time, Queen Mother Xiang took Zhao Xu's hand and quietly introduced to him the old women in the palace.

"That one is Duke Fu Wenzhong's first wife, Mrs. Zhou Guotai."

Zhao Xu followed the Queen Mother's gaze and saw an old woman wearing Zhai clothes and holding several sticks. She had gray hair but looked kind-hearted.

Yan was born in the seventh year of Dazhong Xiangfu, and is now seventy-two years old.

She is also considered a lucky person.

Live well, marry well, and live long.

To be honest, if it wasn't for the purpose of fighting for Fu Bi's treatment, there was really no need for her to come to Bianjing.

"This one is Wang, Mrs. Chen Guo, wife of Taishi Wen."

Zhao Xu looked over and found that Wen Yanbo's wife seemed very young, no more than fifty years old!

Therefore, this is the second wife.

In the Song Dynasty, there were very few wives of scholar-bureaucrats with whom they could spend their entire lives.

It is common for scholar-bureaucrats to remarry after losing their wives.

This is true even for Su Shi who wrote "Ten Years of Life and Death".

There are very few people like Sima Guang and Wang Anshi.

"That one..." Behind Wang, a woman who looked to be in her twenties appeared.

Judging from its seal and uniform, there is no imperial edict.

Logically speaking, a woman with no official destiny should not appear here.

So, there is only one possibility.

Sixth Brother called by name to invite the wife of Bao Shou, the son of Bao Xiaosu, to the palace - she is Wen Yanbo's granddaughter.

Queen Mother Xiang chose to speak out at this time: "Mrs. Chen Guo."

Sixth Brother named the person who was specially appointed to the palace, so naturally everyone should know about it.

So, Mrs. Wang, who was just about to take her granddaughter down, quickly stood up and said, "I am here."

Everyone's eyes also gathered here.

Xiang Empress Dowager smiled and asked: "Is the lady beside you the bride of Duke Bao Xiaosu's family?"

Mrs. Wang quickly bowed and said, "Reporting to your Majesty, this is indeed the case."

Mrs. Wen also hurried out and bowed again: "My wife, Mrs. Wen, I would like to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty the Emperor."

The Empress Dowager looked at Wen for a while through the curtain, and then praised her: "You are so virtuous and gentle, no wonder even Sixth Brother praised her in front of me and the Empress Dowager!"

Immediately, the married women began to whisper among themselves.

It was also the first time for Mrs. Wen to face such a situation. She was a little flattered and said quickly: "I don't dare, my wife."

At this time, Zhao Xu came out to speak: "Madam, please get up."

"I have heard people talk about Madam's virtuousness."

"I've even heard of the virtues of Lord Yongjia."

"The ancients said: A house that accumulates good deeds will always be happy! Now it seems that this is indeed the case."

This is the first time Zhao Xu has spoken tonight, and it is also the first time he has spoken publicly in front of the ladies of the court.

Suddenly, the whole place fell silent.

At this moment, Queen Mother Xiang asked in a timely manner: "Where did Sixth Brother say this?"

"Mother, Queen..." Zhao Xu looked at the two palaces and said, "Maybe you don't know yet."

"In the past year, Duke Bao Xiaosu unfortunately passed away. His youngest son Shou was only five years old. Renzu (in the palace, the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty would crown his ancestors with a certain ancestor, such as Renzu, Shenzu) took pity on him and granted him the title of Taichang Temple.

Congratulations, I will give you more rewards."

"However, the youngest son is weak and weak, and there is no growth in the family... Fortunately, my eldest sister-in-law, Lord Yongjia, tried her best to support, raise, and educate him..."

Suddenly, the whole hall was boiling.

For those who don't care about the Bao family, this is a legendary story.

Because in today's Song Dynasty, it is common for widows to remarry.

Observe the festival?

Sorry, although there is a trend pushing it.

However, mainstream public opinion still encourages remarriage.

The reason is simple - observance of chastity is a matter for carnivores, and no one has required women to do this since ancient times.

If anyone wants a woman to observe chastity.

Not to mention that the scholar-bureaucrats would not agree, the Zhao Guan family would not agree either!

Female household?!

Have to have fewer children!

Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, a single household, a female household and a son-in-law were treated the same.

They are all the targets of crazy exploitation by the government.

Every time a tax is raised, it will be imposed on these people first!

Want to lie down? No way!

Han Jiang's reform of the Young Crops Law and the Exemption from Service Law was to target these people and monks, put pressure on them and increase taxes like crazy.

It just forces these people to make a choice.

It is precisely because of this that Cui chose not to remarry, but to stay, raise her young brother-in-law, raise him up, and educate him. Mrs. Cui's image became fuller in an instant.

The Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Xiang even praised her repeatedly: "There is such a virtuous woman."

"The imperial court should praise you."

Everyone else was also thoughtful.

Because the current political situation is somewhat special.

The young master is coming to court, and this young master has already gained widespread support.

Therefore, both inside and outside the government were very sensitive to orphans and orphans.
To be continued...