The wives of the concubines are empresses

"The world has failed them. This is the world's fault, and it is also my fault for not governing strictly. I am also responsible for my failure to supervise. I will abstain from meat for one day today as a punishment."

Grand Tutor Yun bowed solemnly and said, "I am ashamed."

Minister of Justice Lin Chenghao also bowed heavily: "I am ashamed."

The other ministers all bowed their hands and said, "We are ashamed."

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting depressing, Shangguan Wanjun raised her head and held back her tears.

"My dear ministers, this country is governed by all of us together. You and I bear a heavy responsibility. I hope you will be more attentive. I and the world will be grateful."

Some sensitive ministers shed tears. They were ashamed. The empress had been on the throne for several months, and they had received several rewards, but had not accomplished anything that was beneficial to the country. It was really shameful to receive salaries and rewards, and even more ashamed to be an official.

The upright censor Fang Wenhua wept, "Your Majesty, I feel guilty for not being able to share your worries. It is my fault."

Another upright censor, Yan Jinyan, did not shed tears, but he looked ashamed.

"I speak my mind with all sincerity, and I am ashamed of the trust placed in me by the Emperor."

Many officials began their own interrogations and knelt down to apologize.

"My dear ministers, please rise quickly. You have done a great job. I hope that we can work together to create a glorious future, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the world can enjoy prosperity."

General Xuanwei was very excited when he heard this: "Okay."

The Right Prime Minister's eyes filled with tears: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best."

……

Regardless of whether the ministers' passionate expressions of loyalty were true or false, Shangguan Wanjun felt extremely comfortable listening to them.

Thinking of receiving another good news at the beginning of the new year, Shangguan Wanjun couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Master Ming, grant me another ounce of silver per person. Everyone present will receive a share. The Minister of Works has commanded his people well, so I grant him an additional ounce of silver."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Minglan understood that the emperor was really happy today.

Officials from poor families were even more grateful to the emperor.

What's more, he cast a grateful look at Lord Yan, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, which made Lord Yan puzzled.

After leaving court, Shangguan Wanjun always had a faint smile on her lips.

When she walked into the imperial study, she suddenly remembered something.

"Lord Zheng."

County Magistrate Zheng Wei bowed cautiously and said, "I am here."

"You have something to say to me, I'm all ears." She wanted to see what he could say.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I..."

After listening for three quarters of an hour, County Magistrate Zheng Wei was also thirsty, and Shangguan Wanjun signaled Minglan to pour him some tea to quench his thirst.

After drinking the tea, County Magistrate Zheng Wei felt much better.

"What I have said is what I have seen and what I understand."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly. Many of the words touched her heart and shocked her.

"Lord Zheng, let Concubine Ran accompany you to the capital today. Pack up and return in a few days."

County Magistrate Zheng Wei bowed and said, "I obey your order."

After he left, Ouhe sighed deeply.

"Your Majesty, your private treasury is short of another three or four hundred taels of silver. You also gave Master Yan a 20% stake, which means you'll have to spend dozens more taels of silver every month."

Shangguan Wanjun laughed when she heard this, and Ouhe was furious, but she didn't dare to lose her temper, so she could only turn her head away angrily.

"Oh, our little fairy Ouhe is angry, I have to comfort her. It's not a big deal, it's nothing serious, be good, don't be angry."

Minglan glanced at Ouhe and reached out to pull her sleeve.

Ouhe turned her head awkwardly, and Shangguan Wanjun pulled her to sit down with a smile.

"If we lose money, we can earn it again. But if we discourage the loyalty of our subjects, the gains will be greater than the losses. Things have their priorities, and we need to take a broader view."

Ouhe sighed, "I am just worried about your money, Your Majesty. We have worked so hard to earn money, and we have spent so much on this journey. I am worried about you."

Shangguan Wanjun patted her head lovingly: "I know you love me, and I love you too. Okay, don't be angry. Be careful not to make yourself look bad. If you do, I won't want you anymore."

Ouhe pouted and retorted, "No, Your Majesty, you cannot treat me like this. I am absolutely loyal to you, as the sun and the moon can attest."

Shangguan Wanjun laughed heartily, which was rare for her.

"I understand. Then you have to listen to me. Don't be angry. In two days, I will give you another way to make money."

Ouhe was delighted when she heard this: "Really?"

"Yes, more real than pearls."

Ouhe stood up obediently, bowed in a standard manner, and saluted.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Minglan secretly sighed that the emperor was the emperor. He could make Ouhe so happy with just a few words. He was really a man of great ability.

"What is Master Ming thinking about?"

Minglan looked up and found that the emperor was looking at her with great interest, and her face turned red.

"Your Majesty, I think you are very powerful."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled softly: "Oh, what's so amazing about it?"

Minglan blushed slightly: "Everything is amazing."

"Alright, enough of that. Xiao Liuzi, remember to ask the imperial kitchen to prepare a vegetarian meal for me."

Liu Cheng said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Shangguan Wanjun was in class, perhaps because she was in a good mood, or because she was in a heavy mood, she was more serious than usual.

Tutor Yun clearly felt the change in the emperor and felt very relieved.

Emperor Taizu, have you seen this? Your Majesty, she is truly working hard. Please bless her to live longer and be in good health.

He silently vowed to teach the emperor all his knowledge.

In this way, he can be considered worthy of Emperor Taizu.

Shangguan Wanjun and Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan were dining at the same table. Seeing that the emperor was absent-minded from time to time, he felt a little strange.

"Your Majesty, are you worried?"

Shangguan Wanjun looked up in confusion: "Is it so obvious?"

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan nodded lightly, and Shangguan Wanjun sighed deeply.

"My beloved concubine."

"Your Majesty, your husband is here."

"Come with me to the Ministry of Works prison later."

She wanted to see what the flower thief looked like and how he could have such great ambitions.

After the two of them finished their vegetarian meal, they left the palace in a carriage suitable for concubines.

Minister of Works Lin Chenghao and the left and right vice ministers of the Ministry of Works were deeply puzzled when they learned that Concubine Hui had suddenly arrived.

The three of them bowed in unison: "Your Highness greets Concubine Hui and Lady Consort."

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan looked at Shangguan Wanjun and found that the emperor nodded at him, and he spoke out in understanding.

"No gift."

The three of them looked up and saw Shangguan Wanjun's slightly smiling face. They were so shocked that they wanted to kneel down on the spot.

"My three lords, please refrain from making any noise."

The three of them looked at each other, and finally bowed respectfully.

"Yes."

Shangguan Wanjun and Huifei-Feng Jinghan walked into the Ministry of Justice prison together. As soon as they stepped into the cell, they heard screams coming from inside. They looked at each other and then went to the source of the sound.

"Kill you……"

"Smash the dog, and return my innocent daughter to me."

A loud slap rang out: "You evil beast, what sin have we committed to deserve to run into you? Hahahaha... God has eyes, the emperor is wise, you will be brought to justice..."

Listening to the sad wails and sounds of pain inside, Shangguan Wanjun and Huifei-Feng Jinghan both felt uncomfortable.