The wives of the concubines are empresses

When Empress Dowager Xigong learned that her mother's family had been promoted to a hereditary system by the emperor, a look of surprise flashed across her face.

"Why did the Emperor suddenly promote my father and his family to hereditary status?"

Nanny Cui said, "It is said that Lord An went to the palace to see the emperor, and that in the afternoon he sent Consort Xian to announce the decree. Consort Hui and Consort Bai also went with them."

The Empress Dowager Xigong was stunned. "Three concubines are leaving at the same time? What does your son mean by this?"

Matron Cui shook her head and suggested, "Why don't you invite the Emperor over for lunch, and ask him about it while you're at it?"

"Alright."

After receiving the message from the young eunuch, Liu Cheng walked over to Shangguan Wanjun and stopped.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother of the Western Palace asked you to come over for lunch."

Shangguan Wanjun, who had just finished her course and was enjoying Liuli's leisurely massage, suddenly looked up when she heard his words.

"Okay, let's go now." The reason why her mother suddenly came to see her was probably not because of her grandfather's family.

Alas, she really hated dealing with these messy relationships, but she had to deal with them.

On the way, she saw Shu Fei - Gao Zihao, and she took him with her.

The Empress Dowager Xigong was stunned when she saw Concubine Shu. Why did the emperor bring the concubine with him? How should she ask him later?

Seeing her mother's stunned look, Shangguan Wanjun curled her lips calmly.

"My son has met my mother and concubine."

Concubine Shu - Gao Zihao also bowed obediently: "Your humble servant greets your mother."

The Empress Dowager Xigong glanced at Aunt Cui, and Aunt Cui nodded at her.

"No need to be polite. Please take a seat. The meal will be here soon. Let's talk first."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and said, "Okay, mother."

Well, I want to see what my mother will say.

"My mother heard that you promoted your grandfather's family?"

"Yes, Grandfather sent in the invitation the day before yesterday. We had lunch together yesterday. He said that one of his clan members wanted to find a job. I asked him if any of his clan members studied literature or martial arts. What do you think Grandfather said?"

Empress Dowager Xigong was intrigued: "What do you mean?"

"None of them. I was a little skeptical at first, so I sent Concubine Hui, who passed the Tongshi exam, and Concubine Bai, who won the Wuhui exam, to check out their families' literary skills and physical fitness. Alas, the results were truly terrible. Mother, you know Concubine Xian, right?"

The Queen Mother of the Western Palace nodded: "I remember that he was a playboy."

"That's right. Even this dandy guy said that the Zhang family members are worse than him."

Empress Dowager Xigong was surprised: "Is it so exaggerated?"

Shangguan Wanjun scolded, "Mother, why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, ask Madam Shu. He was in the Imperial Study yesterday, helping me review and classify memorials."

Receiving the gaze from the Empress Dowager Xigong, Concubine Shu-Gao Zihao bowed in reply.

"Mother, what the Emperor said is true. I dare not lie to him."

He seemed to vaguely understand what the emperor meant, and now he just had to report it truthfully.

The Empress Dowager Xigong frowned when she heard this. This was a disgrace in front of all the concubines.

Shangguan Wanjun saw that the time was almost right and continued, "Well, I originally thought that my grandfather and the young men in the clan wanted to find a job to help me relieve my worries, and it was out of their good intentions, so I wanted to help them.

But the results are really disappointing. I asked them to examine the female relatives as well."

After saying this, she shook her head helplessly, and the Empress Dowager Xigong looked helpless.

"In that case, then let's not make any arrangements. After all, the emperor has already made their titles hereditary, which is quite benevolent."

"Your Majesty is right. I will listen to you. I asked the virtuous concubine to take with her a box of gold, silver, pearls and jewels, as well as twenty pieces of cloth." She thought it was quite good. After all, those people were strangers to her and they might not have been very kind to her and her in the past.

It's just that when one person succeeds, everyone around him will benefit. People are really selfish. That's why human hearts and human nature are like this.

Empress Dowager Xigong became a little worried when she heard this.

"Such a large reward will have an impact on you, my son. The national treasury is empty recently." She must not affect her daughter. No matter how good her parents' family is, there is still a layer of distance between them.

After hearing what her mother said, Shangguan Wanjun's smile became more sincere.

"Thank you for your concern, mother. The impact is not particularly great at the moment." The implication is that the impact is not particularly great, but it still exists.

The concubine Gao Zihao who was standing by was amazed when she heard this. The emperor's move was truly remarkable.

My maternal grandfather's family not only promoted me but also sent concubines to assess my abilities. They had done everything they could, both inside and outside. They didn't want to offend the Empress Dowager Xigong, nor would they embarrass me.

Everyone will think that the emperor is fair and just, and it will prevent a lot of trouble in the future. It will also let the outside world know that the Zhang family is a useless person who is hopeless. Everyone will understand the emperor's painstaking efforts, and this move is really brilliant.

Now she came to the Empress Dowager Xigong to explain and cry poor, so that the Empress Dowager Xigong could understand what happened. She was moved but also felt a little guilty and distressed. The relationship between mother and daughter became closer, and the relationship between her mother and her maternal family became more distant, which also relieved the Empress Dowager Xigong of a lot of burdens.

At this moment, he really admired the emperor's greatness, but at the same time he felt more distressed. If it were not for the pressure of the environment, the emperor would not have grown so fast.

He looked up at Shangguan Wanjun, and just happened to meet her unintentional gaze, so he smiled gently at her.

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Xigong felt a little relieved.

Shangguan Wanjun struck while the iron was hot and rubbed her mother's arm.

"Mother is still the best. She knows how to love her daughter." After saying this, she sighed deeply.

Seeing her daughter's tone, Empress Dowager Xigong said worriedly, "What's wrong with the emperor?"

Shangguan Wanjun said coquettishly, "Mother, I only have you and you."

These words made Empress Dowager Xigong feel distressed, and she reached out and patted her daughter's fragrant back.

"Silly child, what nonsense are you talking about? You still have concubines." She glanced at Shu Fei and quickly helped her daughter to smooth over her words.

The concubine Gao Zihao said gently: "Yes, Your Majesty, there are also us concubines."

It seems that they haven't done enough and they need to continue working hard in the future.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled gently upon hearing this: "Mother and Shufei are right. I am hungry. Mother, let's eat quickly."

It was rare to see her daughter acting like a spoiled child, and Empress Dowager Xigong was extremely soft-hearted.

"Good good."

At the dining table, Shangguan Wanjun considerately picked up some cherry meat for her mother.

"Try this. The food made by the kitchen today is quite good."

"it is good."

"Come, Princess Shu, try this white oil taro. It's very tasty."

Shu Fei - Gao Zihao smiled gently: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Shu Fei-Gao Zihao looked at the drooling rabbit in front of him, picked up a piece and put it in Shangguan Wanjun's small bowl.

"Your Majesty, try this too."

"it is good."

Seeing that the two of them got along well and were not affected by what had just happened, Empress Dowager Xigong was completely relieved.

Her royal son has no support from his mother's family, and the families of the concubines are all powerful, so they cannot be offended too much.

On the way back to Jiaolan Palace, the two of them wanted to digest their food, so they chose to walk back.

"Your Majesty." Concubine Shu Gao Zihao suddenly looked at Shangguan Wanjun in front of him.

"Ok?"

Shu Fei - Gao Zihao reached out and held her soft and boneless jade hand. Shangguan Wanjun looked at the big hand in his hand in confusion.

"The Emperor still has a minister."

Seeing his serious look, Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and nodded.

"I know, thank you, Concubine Shu." Thank you, daughter-in-law, for not being angry and still thinking about me.