The wives of the concubines are empresses

Defei-Mu Wennian was reading in the study when Mo Youyan walked in.

"My Lord, Aunt Cheng from the Emperor's household has sent someone to inform you that lunch will be served at the Empress Dowager's palace in the West Palace, and dinner will be served at the Empress Dowager's palace in the East Palace."

Upon hearing this, Defei Mu Wennian looked up.

"Okay, I understand. You can go down now."

"Yes, Lord Ce."

Mo Youyan considerately closed the study door, and Concubine De-Mu Wennian continued to read his book.

Tired of reading, he stood up and walked around the study. Most of the books here were about water conservancy, carpentry and other engineering projects.

Seeing that lunch time was approaching, Mo Youyan became a little anxious and knocked on the study door.

"Lord, it's noon now. You should go to Anhe Palace."

Concubine De Mu Wennian was standing and reading a book about carpentry. When he heard his words, he put the book back in its place and opened the study door.

"Let's go."

"Yes." Mo Youyan and Shuai Changzhao bowed.

When the three arrived at Anhe Palace, they saw Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi, Concubine Shu - Gao Zihao, and Concubine Ran - Wang Ran talking with the Queen Mother of the West Palace.

"Your Highness pays homage to your mother."

The Queen Mother Xigong smiled and nodded: "De Fei is here, please sit down."

De Fei - Mu Wennian bowed respectfully and expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, mother."

The other side lords arrived one after another.

When Shangguan Wanjun walked in, she was followed by Concubine Wu - Chuanchuanfeng, General Nan Shaoan, General Anyong, and Concubine Hua - Tang Yihua.

Everyone noticed that everyone was wearing a bunch of plum blossoms of different colors.

Empress Dowager Xigong joked, "Are you guys picking plum blossoms?"

Shangguan Wanjun held up a handful of light green plum blossoms and said, "Your son greets your mother."

"My prince, please get up quickly."

"Thank you, concubine."

"It's rare that there are light green Xiemei flowers."

Noble Consort Wen - Bai Xuanyi said: "Mother, the light green plum blossoms are also very beautiful, fresh and full of vitality, giving people a refreshing and energetic feeling."

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and smiled, agreeing with Concubine Wen's words.

"Noble Concubine Wen is right. Each flower has its own color and characteristics."

Concubine Yun-Zhao Yunfan looked at the red plum in General Nan Shaoan's hand.

"The red plum in Nan Cairen's hand is also quite good."

The attendants looked at General Nan Shaoan and smiled when they saw the red plum in his hand.

Zhoupin-Suzhouqiao said: "It is quite beautiful."

"The Queen Mother is here!"

When everyone heard the announcement, they all stood up.

Shangguan Wanjun bowed and said, "Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother of the Western Palace bowed respectfully and said, "I pay my respects to the Queen Mother."

"Your Highness pays homage to your mother."

"No need to be polite, how long has the emperor been here?"

Shangguan Wanjun helped her sit down: "Just arrived a while ago."

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

"Sister, lunch is ready, let's move to the dining room."

"it is good."

Shangguan Wanjun and the Empress Dowager of the Western Palace supported the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace, and they all went to the dining hall for dinner.

"Mother, be careful."

"Zilin, please sit down too." Zilin was the maiden name of Empress Dowager Xigong. When she heard her sister calling her maiden name, her eyes moved slightly.

"Okay, everyone, sit down."

After Shangguan Wanjun sat down, the other concubines took their seats one by one.

Shangguan Wanjun personally served soup to the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace.

"Mother, have a bowl of chicken soup."

The Empress Dowager Donggong smiled with relief: "Thank you, my son."

The second bowl of chicken soup was handed to the Queen Mother Xigong: "Mother, you should have a bowl too."

"Thank you, my emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun found a bowl of chicken soup in front of her. She looked at Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi and smiled gently.

"Thank you, my beloved concubine."

Many of the side officials served themselves a bowl of chicken soup, but General Nan Shaoan and General Anyong just took the food directly.

"Neither of you wants soup?"

Everyone looked at them, and General Nan Shaoan spoke.

"Your Majesty, we are used to it."

Concubine Wu - the propaganda style understood: "Eating at the border is not that particular, and it is sometimes inconvenient."

General Anyong echoed: "What Concubine Wu said is correct, it is indeed so."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at Aunt Cui and said, "Aunt Cui, please get me two small bowls."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The concubines were stunned. Did the emperor want them to serve their own soup?

But they only guessed half of it and found that the emperor actually served the soup himself.

"Come, let's drink a bowl first."

The two had no choice but to stand up and take it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The other concubines were a little envious, and even Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi was a little jealous.

A jade hand appeared in front of him, and a gentle voice sounded.

"My dear, try this pickled radish. It's quite appetizing."

Noble Consort Wen - Bai Xuanyi curled his lips slightly: "Your Majesty, I thank you."

The concubines were envious again. Concubine Nan and Concubine An had soup served by the emperor, and Concubine Wen had food picked up by the emperor, but they had nothing.

Alas, the difference between people is huge.

Concubine Wen-Bai Xuanyi is in a good mood and is more considerate to Shangguan Wanjun.

"Your Majesty, try this pig's trotter. It's very flavorful."

"Well, it's good. You should all try it too."

The whole family gathered together for lunch and it was a happy meal.

Shangguan Wanjun sent her mother back to Fushou Palace and took a nap in a side hall of Fushou Palace.

The concubines left Anhe Palace and returned to their respective palaces to take a nap.

Prime Minister's Mansion

The right prime minister stood under the eaves, quietly looking at the white sky.

The housekeeper came over and said, "Master, it's cold outside. Come inside and warm yourself by the fire."

The Right Prime Minister turned around and walked into the house, feeling warm instantly.

Thinking of his second son, the Right Prime Minister warmed himself by the fire with a worried look on his face.

The fifty-year-old prime minister's wife came over and was slightly stunned when she saw her master looking worried.

"Master, what's going on during the New Year?"

The Right Prime Minister said, "There is one less person in the family this year."

The Prime Minister's wife was stunned and understood what her master meant.

"This Yi'er is in the palace, not far from us, so we are also together."

The Right Prime Minister sighed, "Madam is right. How are the servants preparing dinner?"

"It's fine. Except for Yi'er not being here, everything else is the same as usual."

Xuanwei General's Mansion

General Xuanwei, his wife and the Xuanhua Army had New Year's Eve dinner together.

The general's wife thought of the relatively empty dining table and sighed, "There's one less person at home for the New Year's Eve dinner this year, so it feels a little lonely."

General Xuanwei did not respond to his wife's words, and the Propaganda Army sighed silently.

"Mother, it's okay. In two years, when my son gets married, there will be more people in the family."

Hearing this, the general's wife smiled gently.

"Okay, mother will wait for you."

The family of three happily enjoyed the New Year’s Eve dinner.

"Mom, come and have a chicken drumstick."

"Thank you son."

"I only pick up food for your mother, not for your father." The youngest son loved her in vain.

Xuan Xuanjun had no choice but to pick up a piece of twice-cooked pork and put it in his father's bowl.

"Come, to Father."

Being a son also requires treating both children equally, which is difficult.

The palace masters all had their New Year's Eve dinner in Fushou Palace with the Eastern Palace Empress Dowager.

"Come, my son, have some dragon and phoenix meat."

Seeing the pitch-black snake meat, Shangguan Wanjun looked embarrassed.

"Mother, I don't want to eat that."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace was stunned. Seeing the slightly disgusted look on the emperor's face, she smiled.

"Okay, okay, I won't eat it. Let Mother eat it. You eat this chicken."

"Okay, thank you, mother." As long as it's not snake meat, it's fine. She hates snakes the most.