The wives of the concubines are empresses

Shangguan Wanjun had walked along the way and probably knew the layout and arrangement of the mansion.

She looked at Gong Huifang and said sincerely: "Your house is quite nice. I think you are also a person who loves life."

Gong Huifang was stunned: "Ah, Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

She seemed not to understand at all. Could it be that her comprehension was too poor?

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and said, "I praise your ability to decorate the house."

She understood this sentence, and Gong Huifang responded respectfully.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. It was all done casually by Jiahe. As long as it doesn't offend Your Majesty, it's fine."

"Too modest."

Gong Huifang chatted with Shangguan Wanjun and Huifei-Fengjinghan, and finally went to the courtyard to enjoy the scenery.

"You have quite a lot of flowers here. I guess you are also a person who loves flowers and plants."

Gong Huifang smiled slightly: "Your Majesty is right, Jiahe really loves flowers and plants."

"There are several kinds of flowers in your garden. I have never seen them before. They look very beautiful."

Gong Huifang smiled gently: "Your Majesty, some of these flowers are not particularly famous, nor are they rare varieties. Your Majesty can understand even if you don't know."

"As expected, you know a lot. Please explain it to us. Thank you very much."

Gong Huifang bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty is very polite."

Gong Huifang pointed to a vine of forsythia nearby and said, "This yellow forsythia grows in spring and is easy to survive.

This purple one is the redbud, which grows best in warm and humid environments. It doesn't have high soil requirements, but grows best in well-drained, fertile soil. It's not cold-resistant, so you need to take protective measures against the cold in cold seasons."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at the purple flowers on the tree with a little surprise in her eyes.

"This redbud flower has a beautiful name and a beautiful flower."

Hui Fei - Feng Jing said gently: "Forsythia is also a good name."

After admiring the flowers, Gong Huifang looked at the two of them.

"Your Majesty and Consort can have dinner at home."

Shangguan Wanjun was originally prepared to refuse, but seeing the expectation in her eyes, she nodded involuntarily.

"Alright, sorry to bother you then."

Gong Huifang said excitedly: "Your Majesty, please don't disturb me. Jiahe will send someone to make arrangements immediately."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and nodded: "Okay, thank you."

Gong Huifang looked everywhere for the housekeeper, Madam Liu, and found her in the front yard.

"Butler Liu, quickly have the kitchen prepare dinner. The Emperor and his concubine will be staying for dinner."

When Aunt Liu heard this, she was shocked: "Okay, my lord, I will arrange it right away."

"Well, it must be rich."

"I understand." Madam Liu bowed quickly and then turned to leave.

Shangguan Wanjun and Huifei - Feng Jinghan sat by the corridor looking at the scenery by the wall.

"Were there many plants planted in your former courtyard, my beloved concubine?"

Concubine Hui - Feng Jinghan did not expect the emperor to ask this question: "Yes, and there are many. I also brought some into the palace. They are in my Fenghe Palace."

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned when she heard this: "Really? How come I didn't notice it?"

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan smiled and said, "The Emperor is very busy with affairs of state. Whenever he visits my husband's palace, he rarely leaves the palace, except when he is leaving."

In this way, Shangguan Wanjun also understood why she had never seen the flowers in his yard. It turned out that she had never seen them at all.

"One day when I visit your palace, I will definitely admire you."

"Your Majesty, I await your arrival at any time."

The dinner prepared by Gong Huifang was served at 2:15 in the afternoon.

"Your Majesty, please take a seat."

"Jiahe Township Master, please take a seat as well."

Seeing the table full of delicious food, Shangguan Wanjun felt valued.

"I forgot to remind Jiahe Xiangjun that I am eating vegetarian food today, so you and Concubine Hui will have to eat meat."

Gong Huifang was stunned when she heard this: "Why is this? But Jiahe's preparations are wrong."

Shangguan Wanjun shook her head: "Princess Hui, please explain for me."

"Today is the day the Imperial Ministry of Works apprehends the flower thief and the day the Emperor judges his crimes, so the Emperor is a vegetarian."

After his explanation, Gong Huifang understood.

"Jiahe understands. This matter is indeed very distressing." They are all women, and only women can empathize better.

Shangguan Wanjun sighed: "Yes, next time Jiahe Xiangjun goes out, remember to bring more guards."

Gong Huifang pursed her lips and nodded: "Jiahe thanks the emperor for his reminder and concern."

"Okay, let's eat quickly. The kitchen has prepared so many delicious foods, we must taste them all."

Concubine Hui - Feng Jinghan echoed: "Your Majesty is right. Thank you Jiahe Xiangjun for hosting us."

Gong Huifang smiled shyly: "Your Majesty and Consort are too polite. These fried tomatoes with tofu, ants climbing trees, stewed potatoes with pumpkin, braised eggplant with pickled mustard greens, and stir-fried bean sprouts are all vegetarian dishes. Your Majesty, please try them."

"it is good."

Shangguan Wanjun was quite satisfied with the meals at Gong Huifang's house.

"Thank you, Lord Jiahe, for your hospitality. Please stay. Concubine Hui and I are returning to the palace. We will see you later."

Gong Huifang bowed respectfully and said, "Jiahe respectfully sends off the Emperor and Concubine Hui."

The two of them rushed into the palace before the palace gate was locked. Looking at the familiar palace road, they walked side by side.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of the food at the Jiahe Township Lord's residence?"

Shangguan Wanjun did not answer first, but looked at him.

"What do you think, Concubine Ai?"

“It’s good and delicious.”

Shangguan Wanjun smiled softly when she heard this: "If the vegetarian food is like the ones in her house, I think her life with green lamps and ancient Buddhas is not bad."

Concubine Hui-Feng Jinghan was stunned. Why did the emperor suddenly mention the ancient Buddha and the green lamp?

Another worry was entangled in Shangguan Wanjun's heart. She thought that it was not easy for women in this world. If they lost their innocence, they would have no choice but to die to atone for their sins, or live in a nunnery with green lamps and ancient Buddhas.

But no matter what the result is, it is not the result she wants to see for the woman.

The two of them remained silent for the rest of the journey until they stepped into the Dragon's Bedchamber together.

"Your servant greets the emperor and respectfully welcomes him back to the palace." Liuli hurried forward to pay her respects.

Shangguan Wanjun raised her jade hand lightly: "No need to be polite, just prepare the bath."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After walking for half a day, Shangguan Wanjun felt very comfortable soaking in the wooden barrel, and the fatigue of the day seemed to be washed away a lot.

The palace maids carefully rubbed, washed and wiped her back.

Shangguan Wanjun stood up and left the wooden barrel. The palace maids helped her put on a comfortable and gentle purple nightgown, covered her with a thick moonlight-colored cloak, and handed her a hand warmer to hold. Shangguan Wanjun then left the bathroom.

Hearing the noise, Hui Fei-Feng Jinghan raised her eyes and met a pair of beautiful eyes full of ignorance and waves.

"Your Majesty has finished his bath."

"Yes, how about you?"

"My husband is well too."

Shangguan Wanjun sighed, "You men are always faster than women."

Hearing her sigh, Hui Fei-Feng Jinghan smiled.

"Women are delicate and soft, so they should be more serious."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and said, "What you say always makes sense. I am almost at my wit's end."

"Your Majesty has wronged me."

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore, let's go to bed."

Hui Fei-Feng Jinghan nodded gently: "Okay."

He gently helped Shangguan Wanjun walk towards the dragon bed, and only after the beauty lay down on the inside did he slowly lie down.

Lianhua Muxiang lowered the bed curtains on both sides and waited for Ouhe to blow out a few oil lamps before everyone left.