It's true, Zhu Youtang has only one wife, and has no concubinage. He is not only a good emperor, but also a good husband. Among the ancient emperors, when it comes to harem, there are almost three palaces and six courtyards, and there are many concubines, but there are few emperors like Zhu Youtang who only have one wife. Of course, this may also have a lot to do with his life experience. He didn't grow up in a palace. He didn't see his father until he was six years old. It can be said that he is the only prince in history who grew up outside. For various reasons, he may have been greatly influenced, leading him to marry only without concubinage.

However, Zhu Youtang's childhood was very bumpy. His mother, the daughter of the toast, was recruited into the palace to take charge of money after the war. By chance, the emperor saw that she was beautiful and stayed overnight. Later, she became pregnant, and when the favored imperial concubine found out, she was asked to have an abortion, but her popularity was good. Finally, she gave birth to Zhu Youtang in the cold palace.

Later, Xian Zong was very excited to learn that he had another son. The next day, Zhu Youtang was made a prince, but his mother was framed. However, his grandmother left him in her own palace so that Zhu Youtang could grow up safely. Eighteen-year-old Zhu Youtang ascended the throne, but Xian Zong left an unstable throne.

Zhu Youtang attached great importance to the affairs of the imperial court, went to court on time every day, and set up an afternoon court to facilitate the minister to report to him. Not only that, he often asked ministers about the methods and policies of governing the country. As an emperor, he always thinks of the people, builds water conservancy projects, abolishes exorbitant taxes and levies, and so on. Most importantly, he proved the equality between men and women with practical actions. He doesn't have three wives and four concubines, but only one wife, Queen Zhang. They live like ordinary people.