The wives of the concubines are empresses

Just as a quarrel was about to break out, Shangguan Wanjun spoke out to stop them.

"Okay, you two are all grown up, but you still act like little kids. Isn't it shameful? Only you received the red envelopes, and I received one too."

Concubine Wu-Publicity Wind became interested: "Does the Emperor have one too?"

Shangguan Wanjun said proudly, "Yes, the teacher gave it to me. By the way, should I prepare one for the teacher as well?"

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan glanced at Shangguan Wanjun.

"Your Majesty, there's no need. You're a student, and I've never heard of students preparing things for their teachers. Besides, as a king, I heard that Your Majesty has already prepared things for all the ministers, so there's no need to spend any more money."

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and said, "My beloved concubine, what you said makes some sense. Then I won't give it to you."

Baipin Jiang Ruobai asked, "Your Majesty, is your private vault in good condition?"

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned when she heard her words.

"Ah, oh, fortunately, I am not that useless after all. Rewards and benefits will not make me poor. After all, the sense of ceremony can make people happy for the whole year, so it is still worth it."

Hearing these new words, the other guests were stunned.

"Your Majesty, what is a sense of ceremony?" Concubine Hua Tang Yihua asked everyone's question.

"How can this be explained? For example, when men and women hold the ceremonies of coming of age and wearing the same hairpin, that's a sense of ritual. Another example is when a man and a woman exchange letters of engagement and marriage certificates when they get married, that's also a sense of ritual."

General Anyong interjected, "I understand, your servant. This is just like when we were fighting a battle and shared a bowl of wine with all the soldiers."

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips: "Forget it."

Concubine Yun Zhao Yunfan said worriedly, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid a lot of silver is missing from your private vault."

"Don't worry, I'm a good money-maker. I won't go bankrupt if I make a little profit."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yun-Zhao Yunfan breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good."

"By the way, you will each take back the silver you gave to the palace servants. This will save me from having to send someone else to deliver it."

Lianhua was overjoyed when she heard this: "Your Majesty, do the servants have some too?"

"Why not? It's a sense of ceremony. It's better if everyone has it."

Minglan smiled gently. The emperor is really nice.

"Have your meal, or it will get cold soon."

Everyone started eating. Shangguan Wanjun had just picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork and put it in her mouth when two pairs of chopsticks appeared in the bowl.

Shangguan Wanjun looked up and saw that her civil and military concubines were picking up food for her. The other concubines watched this scene and then looked at the emperor to see what choice he would make.

Minglan saw her master stop chewing the meat and became a little worried.

Regardless of gender, there will be trouble if there are too many people.

Shangguan Wanjun continued to chew the twice-cooked pork in her mouth, and stretched out her chopsticks to try to pick up the cherry meat and pork belly.

Seeing how hard she was trying to pick up the food, everyone sighed in their hearts, and the emperor finally treated everyone equally.

Concubine Wu - Propaganda Style Seeing the emperor's cheeks puffed up from eating, she couldn't help laughing and took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to make things difficult for yourself." He did not compete with Concubine Wen, and he didn't mind eating his meal late.

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi frowned slightly after hearing his words. He seemed a little narrow-minded, and at that moment he did have the intention of competing.

Shangguan Wanjun finished chewing the food in her mouth and used her chopsticks to pick up some stir-fried vegetable sprouts for someone.

Seeing this scene, some of the side officials laughed silently.

After the meal, Shangguan Wanjun left Huifei alone, and they slept on the same bed for a nap.

Shangguan Wanjun, who had been resting for two days, was sleeping soundly. Huifei-Feng Jinghan suddenly woke up and heard the light snoring coming from beside him. He smiled silently.

The emperor was sleeping soundly, as if he had a particularly good sleep quality. He was a little envious.

A quarter of an hour later, Shangguan Wanjun woke up slowly.

"When is it?"

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan said leisurely, "It should be five o'clock in the afternoon."

"Get up." She still had to continue reviewing the memorials.

Seeing a pile of memorials on the desk, Shangguan Wanjun sat down resignedly.

"The days of cattle and horses continue."

Hearing her words, Hui Fei-Feng Jinghan was stunned for a moment, and then a trace of heartache flashed through his heart.

The winter in Jiamusi County is also very cold, and many people have died due to the cold.

Jiang Chengkun and Master Zhou felt very uncomfortable as they watched each family hold a funeral.

"Sir, let's go back first."

When Liu Lin saw his master coming back, he stepped forward to report.

"Sir, the memorial for the Emperor's review has arrived."

When Jiang Chengkun heard this, he couldn't wait to go to the signing room.

"Intermarriage?"

When Mr. Zhou heard his words, he walked over and was shocked when he saw the contents of the memorial.

"Does the emperor want to allow intermarriage between the two ethnic groups?"

Jiang Chengkun pondered for a moment and said in surprise: "Yes, why didn't I think of it? It turns out to be the emperor."

Jiang He bowed and said, "Sir, the Emperor has sent me another 10,000 taels of silver."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengkun and Master Zhou looked surprised.

Looking at the box of banknotes, the two smiled at each other.

"My lord, the emperor is very thoughtful."

Jiang Chengkun nodded: "Yes, the emperor cares so much about us, we must manage Jiamusi County well and not let the emperor worry anymore."

Master Zhou said excitedly, "Yes, I will definitely assist you, sir."

Jiang He continued, "The Emperor also gave everyone red envelopes for the previous year and for the start of the new year, totaling fifteen taels per person."

Hearing this, Jiang Chengkun was overjoyed.

"Okay, okay, Master Zhou, we have to have a good drink."

"it is good."

After receiving the silver, Yizhi went out to buy some pork and two large bones. Knowing that the adults were in a good mood, he also bought some peanuts and wine.

Thanks to his efforts, a sumptuous meal was prepared.

"Guard Liu, please tell the adults to serve dinner."

"okay."

Seeing the table full of sumptuous dishes, Jiang Chengkun and Master Zhou lifted their robes and sat down.

"There's also wine and peanuts." Jiang Chengkun looked surprised.

Master Zhou laughed heartily: "Sir, we can have a few drinks today."

"Master Zhou is right. Come, everyone, pour yourself a glass of wine. New Year, new beginnings. Let's drink together."

"Okay, sir."

"cheers."

Although the wine was spicy after I drank it, my body warmed up instantly.

"Sir, this twice-cooked pork and shredded pork with potato chips is quite good."

"I'll try it."

After the meal, everyone started to get busy. Master Zhou and translator Zaqier wrote dozens of subsidy policies for Han-Jie intermarriage.

“You put these up in various areas.”

"Yes, Master Zhou."

Namuqi and other captains left with the notice, and when the people saw the content, they were stunned.

“Why are these posted everywhere?”

"Yes."

"What's written on it?"

Someone who could read read it out.

The policy on intermarriage between Han and Xie is as follows:

Those who register can receive five mu of wasteland for free, and receive a chicken and a duck, two chicks and two ducklings, symbolizing pairing. Pregnant women can register and receive a hen, and after giving birth, fifty eggs.

The onlookers were shocked that the intermarriage policy was so good.

"I don't have a wife yet. I want to find a Han woman to marry."

"My daughter is not married yet, I have to find her a Han son-in-law."

"But where can we find someone?"

"Why don't we go find the county magistrate?"

"Yes, yes, let's go to the county government office."