The wives of the concubines are empresses

The three of them entered the hall and saw the empress in elegant and luxurious clothes. They all bowed respectfully.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly and said, "My three beloved ministers, please excuse your formalities and take a seat by the desk."

The three of them bowed their hands in thanks again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the opportunity to sit down!"

"I summoned you here today to write an imperial edict."

The three of them listened quietly, looking at the items on the desk, and then Shangguan Wanjun spoke.

"Aunt Cheng has served me for many years with loyalty and dedication. She has been promoted to the seventh rank female official, responsible for managing the imperial concubines on my behalf and assisting Concubine Wen in managing the harem."

Only then did Aunt Cheng understand that the emperor had suddenly called her and then suddenly changed his words because he wanted to promote them.

Sun Yufei from the Hanlin Academy picked up his pen and carefully wrote down the empress's order.

Shangguan Wanjun glanced at Lianhua, Muxiang and Ouhe who were waiting on the side, and smiled slightly.

"Lianhua, who has diligently performed her duties for many years, has been promoted to the rank of Eighth-rank Female Official in charge of my private property. Ouhe, who has diligently performed her duties for many years, has been promoted to the rank of Eighth-rank Female Official in the Inner Court. She assists Consort Wen in managing the affairs of the harem maids, including their stays and departures, and in identifying talented women in the Inner Court. Muxiang, who has diligently performed her duties, has been promoted to the rank of Eighth-rank Female Official in charge of my food affairs."

The three men stepped out, their hearts filled with joy, but on the surface they remained calm and bowed in gratitude.

"Your servant thanks the Lord for His grace!"

Seeing Leng Shuxiang and Zhao Xianyun, Shangguan Wanjun smiled.

"Leng Shuxiang is kind, gentle, and virtuous, and is specially appointed as a ninth-rank official in charge of raising children; Zhao Xianyun is knowledgeable, well-mannered, diligent, and talented, and is specially appointed as a ninth-rank female official in charge of medical affairs to govern for me."

Leng Shuxiang didn't expect that she would be appointed as a female official. She was very excited. She had never thought that she would be a female official in her life.

Zhao Xianyun was shocked, but she remained calm and did not want to disappoint the emperor.

Liu Qingxue wrote the imperial edict quickly and correctly, and Shangguan Wanjun looked at Liuli and Youyou again.

"Liuli has been careful in her words and deeds, and has been conscientious in her duties. She has served me wholeheartedly for many years, and I have appointed her as a ninth-rank female official responsible for my daily life, responsible for all my clothing.

Youyou is prudent in her words and deeds, loyal to the emperor and the master, and serves with all her heart. She is specially appointed as a ninth-rank female official in charge of childcare, to assist Lord Leng in all matters related to childcare."

The two stepped out and bowed respectfully: "Your servants thank the Lord for His great grace."

The two of them never thought that they would become female officials, and they expressed their gratitude sincerely in their hearts.

Su Yude and Shi Qingxue were a little trembling in their hearts, wondering whether they would be given official positions by the emperor.

"Shi Qingxue has diligently fulfilled his duties for many years and served me wholeheartedly. He is specially appointed as a ninth-rank eunuch, responsible for announcing imperial decrees to all officials. Su Yude has diligently fulfilled his duties for many years and is specially appointed as a ninth-rank eunuch, responsible for announcing imperial decrees to the harem."

The two were delighted to hear their names and quickly knelt down to express their gratitude.

"Your servant thanks the Lord for his grace." That's great. From now on, they will also be eunuchs with ranks.

Shangguan Wanjun looked at Minglan again and smiled gently.

"Ms. Minglan, you are well-educated, well-mannered, and talented, but your ninth rank seems a bit unfair to you. In view of your diligent adherence to your duties over the past six months, I will promote you to the rank of eighth-rank female official, responsible for summarizing and organizing my government affairs."

Minglan didn't expect to be promoted so quickly, she quickly knelt down to express her gratitude.

"I thank the Lord for his grace." She had a vague premonition that the Emperor was going to do something big. Could it be what she thought?

"Liu Cheng is quite capable of adapting to changing circumstances. You have been conscientious in fulfilling your duties and serving me wholeheartedly for over six months. I am promoting you to the rank of Seventh-rank Personal Steward, responsible for all my affairs and decrees."

Liu Cheng quickly raised his whisk and said, "I obey your command."

The emperor promoted and conferred titles on many female officials and eunuchs at once today. I don't know why it was so sudden, but the fact that he was valued by the emperor shows that he still has a certain weight in the emperor's heart.

Defei - Mu Wennian had been looking at the emperor quietly. What happened today really shocked him. After all, the emperor promoted and specially conferred titles on nine female officials and three eunuchs in succession. This was unprecedented in the previous dynasty.

The eunuch guarding outside came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Lord of Jiahe has arrived outside the palace."

Shangguan Wanjun, who was talking so much that her mouth was dry, just took a sip of tea.

"pass."

When Gong Huifang entered the hall, she was stunned to see so many people.

What's going on? Why are there so many people here?

"Jiahe pays homage to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor."

Seeing her again, Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips and smiled.

"No need to be polite. Please give the seat to the Lord of Jiahe Township."

When Gong Huifang heard this, she immediately expressed her gratitude respectfully.

"Lord Jiahe thanks His Majesty for the invitation to sit down."

"I heard from Concubine Wu that you opened a new clothing store. How is the business?" She started chatting casually, but her words shocked everyone present.

Gong Huifang herself was also very curious: When did the emperor become so concerned about other people's business affairs?

"Your Majesty, business is relatively stable." Concubine Wu should be the eldest son of the general's wife, but why did he suddenly mention her?

When she saw the silk scarf on the empress, she immediately understood: That's it.

"Mrs. Jiahe, what plans do you have for the shop in the future?" If she wants to make it bigger and stronger, she doesn't mind giving her a helping hand. After all, she likes win-win situations.

This will increase her private income, so that she won't be restricted in doing things when she has money in her pocket.

"Jiahe hasn't thought of anything else. If the emperor is interested, Jiahe is willing to cooperate with the emperor. This is Jiahe's blessing." She regretted it after she said that. Why didn't she play by the rules today? Would the emperor think she was wishful thinking and get angry?

Hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun lowered her head and smiled: "You have become bolder, actually wanting to cooperate with me."

But this is a good entry point.

"Since the Lord of Jiahe has extended such a gracious invitation, I will agree to your invitation. In a few days, I will personally write a plaque to promote your collection. I will also provide you with the ready-made clothing styles. If you have any suitable ones for your daily use, you can also use them together."

Gong Huifang was overjoyed. Was she going to do business with the empress?

Defei Mu Wennian couldn't understand the emperor's intention, and the female officials and eunuchs present were all stunned.

"Have the three of you already written the imperial edict?" She raised her eyes to look at the top three candidates in the imperial examination below.

The three of them stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, everything has been written."

"Okay, everyone is tired. Muxiang, go prepare some cakes and drinks so that everyone can fill their stomachs." It was still nearly an hour before dinner, so it was too early to eat now.

Mu Xiang bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

She was in such a good mood that she walked with a breeze.

When she arrived at the imperial kitchen, the chief steward hurried forward to greet her.

"Lord Muxiang is here, but does the Emperor have any instructions?"

"The Emperor did instruct you to prepare some cakes and drinks, and I will deliver them personally."

The head of the imperial kitchen said: "Okay, please wait a moment, I will arrange it immediately."