The wives of the concubines are empresses

"You... turn around." She was not used to being watched changing by two men she was not very familiar with, even though he was her husband.

It took her several days to get used to the maids helping her with bathing.

The two of them turned around obediently, and Concubine Wu even closed her eyes.

When Shangguan Wanjun got up, Aunt Cheng waited for her to leave the pool. Everyone dried her body and helped her change into a bellyband, a skirt, and a light gauze outer shirt.

Seeing that the two still had their eyes closed, Shangguan Wanjun spoke softly.

"Open your eyes."

The moment they opened their eyes, they were stunned to see the emperor, who was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from clear water.

"Go back to the dormitory."

Shangguan Wanjun sat gently on the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror without any ornaments, and nodded with satisfaction at her elegant self.

"It's so refreshing, it's not bad."

Concubine Wen echoed, "Your Majesty is right. You are very beautiful even like this."

Hearing his praise, Shangguan Wanjun smiled gently, and the shallow dimples on both sides of her face showed a hint of cuteness.

"You do know how to talk."

Hearing the compliment, Concubine Wen smiled, and this smile was somewhat surprising and cute.

However, Shangguan Wanjun just glanced at him indifferently and turned away.

At this time, the quiet Concubine Wu spoke up: "Your Majesty, you'd better dry your hair quickly."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly, stood up and went to the recliner, and was helped to lie down by Concubine Wu.

The two men wiped her hair carefully. Looking closely, they saw that Concubine Wen was still a little cautious, flustered and nervous.

Shangguan Wanjun, who had originally closed her eyes to rest, suddenly opened them.

"Noble Concubine Wen, from now on you will hold the Phoenix Seal and manage the harem. Noble Concubine Wu will be responsible for managing the security of the capital."

One is in charge of internal affairs and the other is in charge of external affairs. Both have great power and important positions.

Sometimes, it is most beneficial to delegate power appropriately while maintaining checks and balances, saving time, effort, and worry.

After finishing her words, Shangguan Wanjun closed her eyes again to rest.

When her hair was completely dry, Shangguan Wanjun closed her eyes and said, "Noble Concubine Wu will stay today, and Noble Concubine Wen will return to Yongkang Palace. I will have breakfast with you tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, you and Noble Concubine Wu will come to the Imperial Study to get the Phoenix Seal and the Capital Military Token from me."

Originally, Concubine Wen wanted to fight for herself again, but after hearing the last sentence, she chose to leave.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

After he left, Shangguan Wanjun looked at Concubine Wu.

"Let's talk."

Concubine Wu knelt obediently and asked, "What does Your Majesty want to discuss?"

"You can choose to sit on the cushions."

Concubine Wu understood and looked at the nearest palace maid. The palace maid understood and brought a cushion and placed it on the ground.

Concubine Wu thanked him coldly: "Thank you very much."

Concubine Wu thought about what the emperor said and pondered.

Shangguan Wanjun said softly, "What do you think of what happened just now?"

Concubine Wu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I know that you are testing us. You are delegating power, but you are also checking us at the same time, so as not to let one side become powerful alone."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled appreciatively: "Not bad, you understand what I mean. Continue."

Concubine Wu was stunned for a moment, then pursed her lips and spoke again, expressing her thoughts one by one.

"We all have the same rank and receive the same treatment when entering the palace, and we all hold important positions. The Emperor has kept me here tonight because he wants to hear what I have to say. Tomorrow, we'll go to Noble Concubine Wen's palace for breakfast. This is to put us on the same level and to appease her. As for the day after tomorrow when we go to the Imperial Study together to get the Phoenix Seal and Military Token, it also means we'll all be treated equally."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled with satisfaction: "Not bad, what do you think?"

Concubine Wu bowed again and said: "My husband is the emperor's man, and I obey the emperor in everything."

He understood that what the emperor wanted were checks and balances and isolated ministers, and that they were both together and apart from the family.

But in General Xuanwei's mansion, whether it was the mansion or him, they were ultimately loyal to the emperor.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled with satisfaction: "I'm tired, carry me to bed."

Concubine Wu bowed respectfully, bent down to pick up the slender girl, and walked step by step towards the festive dragon couch.

After the two lay down, Lianhua and Muxiang walked to both sides, lowered the bed curtains, and Ouhe went to blow out the oil lamp, leaving only one lamp lit.

The two of them lay down flat on their backs, exhausted after a busy day of government affairs, and slept soundly until dawn.

Because the emperor is getting married, he will not be attending court today. Shangguan Wanjun wakes up when Aunt Cheng calls her.

"Aunt, let me sleep a little longer." She was really sleepy.

Aunt Cheng sighed in her heart, "Your Majesty, the display of Yongkang Palace has arrived."

Shangguan Wanjun frowned slightly: "Who is it?"

Never heard of it at all.

Concubine Wu propped herself up and leaned against the bed: "Your Majesty, he is Concubine Wen's personal attendant."

Shangguan Wanjun had nothing to understand at this point, so she resigned herself to her fate and sat up.

"Okay, dress up for me and go to Yongkang Palace for dinner."

Aunt Cheng sent a palace maid out to tell her.

When Shangguan Wanjun walked out of the palace in a refreshing turquoise palace dress, she was amazed by the display.

"This slave is here to see the Emperor."

"Let's go, lead the way."

In Yongkang Palace, Concubine Wen waited and waited, and finally saw the dragon chariot guard.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded, and when she got out of the sedan chair, Concubine Wen immediately stepped forward to support her.

Shangguan Wanjun thanked him softly, "Thank you very much!"

The gentle and pleasant voice made Concubine Wen's ears feel like they were pregnant, and her earlobes softened and turned slightly red.

In the dining hall, Concubine Wen personally served the dishes to the emperor.

"Stop working so hard and eat quickly."

Concubine Wen nodded happily. After another close encounter, she found that the emperor was the type that would become more handsome the more she looked at him.

Shangguan Wanjun felt his slightly fiery gaze but did not stop him.

It seems that her appearance is not bad. Since she has become the empress, she is forced by the court officials to take a concubine.

She was destined to be a passionate person in her life. Well, if her beauty could satisfy and make the concubines stay with her, she would not mind using her beauty and ability to make them submit to her.

This innate advantage cannot be wasted. Men are just that.

As long as they can be used by her, that will satisfy them.

Shangguan Wanjun, who had figured it out, was happier and more relaxed while eating.

Seeing that the other party's mood suddenly improved, Concubine Wen was stunned.

Aunt Cheng, Lianhua, Muxiang and Ouhe looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction.

The emperor's beauty is not inferior to that of a daughter of an aristocratic family, and the princess has such a noble birth that no one in the world can compare to her.

Judging from the current situation, Concubine Wen might have fallen in love with her master at first sight and is coveting her beauty.

After finishing their meal, the two came to Fushou Palace.

When Concubine Wu saw the two men arrive, she stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly and said, "No need to be polite."

After saying this, he walked straight to the center of the hall and said, "Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother. Please take care of yourself."

The Empress Dowager Donggong nodded with joy and said, "My son, please drop the formalities and come to me."

After Shangguan Wanjun sat down, Concubine Wen hurriedly bowed.

"I see the Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager Donggong said, "No need to be polite, please take a seat!"

After Concubine Wen thanked her, Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly and gave instructions.

"Noble Consorts Wenwu, from now on, you will all address me as Mother. Come and pay your respects to me on the first and fifteenth day of every month. It is best not to disturb my peace on the other days."

The two men bowed, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Thinking of something, Shangguan Wanjun spoke again, "When I see my mother, I will call you my son-in-law."

The two men bowed again and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

After the two of them had tea, Shangguan Wanjun stayed for another half an hour and then took them to Anhe Palace.

Along the way, Shangguan Wanjun carefully instructed: "You should address me as your mother and call yourself your son-in-law. Do you understand?"

The two men bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."