The wives of the concubines are empresses

She remembered that pancakes originated in Mount Tai, Shandong in her previous life. They were made from grains and cereals.

It is a favorite of ordinary people in Shandong area. It tastes delicious when rolled with green onions or paired with other vegetables. Shandong pancake has a thin and crispy skin, is rich in nutrients, and helps digestion. Eating Shandong pancake is very helpful for people with indigestion. Shandong pancake is also a famous food in the country in the previous life.

As for Hanzhong hot noodles, she remembered that it was a famous specialty snack in Hanzhong area in southern Shaanxi. Legend has it that people have been making Hanzhong hot noodles since the Qin Dynasty, and it has a long history.

The main ingredient seems to be rice. The general method is to soak the rice, grind it into rice paste, and steam it into a thin skin in a steamer. While it is still hot, apply rapeseed oil on it, cut it into strips, add various seasonings according to personal taste, mix well and it can be eaten. There are many ways to eat it. It can be eaten hot or made into cold noodles. It can also be dried and stir-fried.

It’s just a pity that she seemed to have never tried Hanzhong hot noodles in her previous life and didn’t know what it tasted like.

Fried dough sticks are one of the traditional popular foods in the country of the previous life. They are loved by everyone because they are cheap, taste crispy and delicious, and are easy to make.

Fried dough sticks have a very long history and were called "Hanju" in ancient times.

Youtiao (fried dough sticks) were already a popular snack during the Tang Dynasty. They are particularly famous in Beijing, where they are a must-have for breakfast.

In her previous life, she often ate fried dough sticks for breakfast, and she even knew how to make them herself.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Wanjun had the urge to enter the imperial kitchen.

She knew that Hu La Tang was very popular in many areas of the north in her previous life, but she didn't know whether it was still popular in the north in this era.

Glutinous rice balls were a must-have breakfast for the old Shanghainese in their past lives.

Glutinous rice balls are made by grinding high-quality glutinous rice into powder, then cooking it in a pot. You can then put some pickled mustard greens, fried dough sticks, etc. on it according to your taste, or you can put some desserts and knead it into a ball.

It tastes sticky but not greasy, and is particularly refreshing. It was a representative snack of Shanghai in the past.

Seeing that her daughter was distracted, the Empress Dowager Donggong touched her daughter's arm privately.

"Your Majesty."

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned and came back to her senses: "Sorry, mother, I was distracted."

Old Qu laughed heartily: "Could it be that the Imperial Disciple has been tempted by the delicacies that Master has mentioned?"

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and smiled: "Master is right."

Old Qu's beard trembled slightly as he laughed. "Next time I pass by, I will try to bring the recipe to your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun looked delighted.

"In that case, I would like to thank you, Master."

"Well, we, the master and the disciple, don't be polite."

With Mr. Qu here, the atmosphere at the dining table is very good.

After the family dinner, Shangguan Wanjun and Concubine Zhou-Zhengzhouxing left together and went to Concubine Zhou's Siya Pavilion.

The palace maids took the thick cloaks from the two, and Concubine Zhou - Zhengzhou Xing helped Shangguan Wanjun into the bedroom.

His attendant Zheng Shu sent someone to bring water for washing, and Lianhua and Muxiang helped Shangguan Wanjun and Zhoupin-Zhengzhouxing change their clothes.

Shangguan Wanjun took the warm washcloth, gently wiped her face, and then handed it over. After lying down, she let several people take care of her skin until she became more fragrant.

Lianhua Muxiang lowered the bed curtains on both sides, and Ouhe and Liuli blew out a few lamps and left.

Smelling the emperor's fragrant scent beside her, Concubine Zhou-Zhengzhou Xing held Shangguan Wanjun's hand.

Shangguan Wanjun looked at him. They were both silent, yet seemed to be talking.

Zhoupin-Zhengzhouxing moved closer to Shangguan Wanjun until he felt the soft body beside him. He first touched his forehead to Shangguan Wanjun's forehead, and then touched the tip of his nose to Shangguan Wanjun's nose.

With a deep and sincere voice, he said: "Your Majesty."

Shangguan Wanjun gently raised her delicate hand and placed it on the face of the eighteen-year-old boy.

"here I am."

The two of them exchanged glances, without saying much, but their expressions were full of laziness and ambiguity.

Concubine Zhou - Zhengzhou Xing leaned over and carefully kissed the lips hidden under the light, kissing gently as if tasting a delicious drink.

The moment he kissed her, Shangguan Wanjun closed her eyes, earnestly enjoying the young man's tenderness and affection.

Unable to control herself, Zhoupin-Zhengzhouxing embraced the soft body above her, and the two of them catered to each other, giving each other endless satisfaction.

Zhoupin-Zhengzhouxing left the soft lips, his heart beating fast, with the heartbeat, excitement, caution, tenderness and nostalgia of this age. He looked at the pair of clear and ignorant, seemingly lustful eyes, and put his big hands on the girl's delicate face.

"Your Majesty, I am very happy." I am happy that you don't mind my approach and will cater to me. He thinks this is the feeling of being moved in his youth.

Hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun smiled gently.

Now she is the empress, and there are twenty concubines in her harem. Each of them has his or her own desires and ambitions. Whether she is willing or not, she has to favor them.

If that's the case, why doesn't she let go of the awkwardness in her heart and enjoy the tenderness of her concubines with all her heart?

If you don’t learn to adapt to some things, you will make yourself uncomfortable.

If she had to adapt, why didn't she just adapt and make herself uncomfortable?

Besides, the concubines in the harem were good-looking, had good figures, and were gentle and considerate. Shangguan Wanjun felt even more relieved and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"What is the Emperor laughing at?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun's face turned red.

"Nothing...anything." Damn it, why did she laugh out loud? So embarrassing.

Concubine Zhou-Zhengzhou Xing's big hand clearly felt the emperor's cheek getting hot, and suddenly he was stunned.

Is the emperor shy?

Thinking of this, he smiled gently.

"Your Majesty, let me hold you in my arms and let you sleep." As he said this, he took the initiative to hold Shangguan Wanjun in his arms.

Feeling the warm chest beside her, Shangguan Wanjun closed her eyes and fell asleep obediently in his arms.

That night, both of them slept very well.

As the sky gradually brightened, it was time for Shangguan Wanjun to attend the morning court.

She rode in a sedan chair, her head leaning on her jade hand, all the way to the Golden Palace.

The moment she opened her eyes, Shangguan Wanjun saw County Magistrate Zheng Wei standing respectfully beside her.

She suddenly realized that she had forgotten this person.

"What has Magistrate Zheng learned in the past few months?"

Zheng Wei bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have learned something. After the court session, if it is convenient for Your Majesty, I will tell you more."

"Yes, let's go to court."

Liu Cheng said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Today is a small court meeting, with only a few dozen ministers in the Golden Palace.

Liu Cheng held up his whisk and said loudly, "If you have anything to say, please report it. If not, please dismiss the court."

Minister of Revenue Mu Qinghai bowed and said, "I have something to report, Your Majesty. I recently reviewed the population inside and outside the capital, and found that there were 10,000 fewer deaths this year than last."

Full of uproar.

The difference in numbers is indeed shocking. Shangguan Wanjun did not expect that by having people heat the earthen kang in advance, she could save so many lives.