The wives of the concubines are empresses

Minglan and the others were dumbfounded when they looked at the one million copper coins.

She couldn't wait to open the envelope and see what was inside. She felt her heart pounding.

"Someone is coming."

"I'm here." A guard came forward and Minglan gave orders.

"Go and find the village heads and village heads quickly. I have something to tell you." There was no time to lose, she had to arrange these things quickly.

The village heads came to a mud house and looked at Minglan, who had official authority.

"I am a commoner, paying my respects to you, sir."

Minglan raised her hand lightly. "No need to be polite. I want you to immediately count what each household can do. I will report to the Emperor and allow everyone to set up stalls first and slowly start economic circulation. What do you think?"

The village heads and village heads were very surprised. What did the adult just say?

To boost the economy of their people?

A village chief said, "Sir, are you serious?"

Minglan smiled slightly and nodded: "Absolutely true."

Another village chief pointed out a practical problem: "But we don't have much money."

"This is not difficult. The emperor has allocated me 10,000 taels of silver, which can be exchanged for 1 million copper coins. I have decided to lend it to you all. I will only charge 1 cent interest per 1,000 copper coins per month. Please pay us back when you have money."

The village chief was shocked when he heard this. The empress actually offered to give 10,000 taels of silver?

An elderly village headman excitedly raised his head and said, "Heaven has mercy on us! Long live the emperor!"

Their empress is a good emperor. They finally have a good emperor, which is a blessing for their people.

Seeing everyone's excitement, Minglan and the others felt sad but also felt the same way.

A huge crowd of people knelt down and shouted, "Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! I kowtow to you."

One woman wiped her tears with her sleeve and said, "If I could see the emperor's face in this lifetime, I would have no regrets even if I died."

Minglan was inexplicably moved to tears by her words and walked over to pat her shoulder. "Actually, everyone has seen the emperor."

The people were puzzled. When had they seen the emperor?

Minglan pursed her lips and said, "The woman who personally taught everyone about wild vegetables is the current Empress."

Some people were shocked: "Our emperor is a woman?"

Can this woman also become emperor?

Minglan smiled faintly and said, "Why not? I am also a woman. Women can be officials and emperors. I think our emperor is doing very well. He is often busy with official duties until late at night and has to get up before dawn to attend court. The emperor's daily schedule is very tight."

The people and soldiers were shocked when they heard this. The people were even more shocked. They didn't expect that the emperor was so busy.

"We thought the emperor had it easy."

"Yeah, we've always thought so."

An old lady said, "Look at how thin that girl is, but I never thought she was our emperor, the emperor of us common people."

Minglan explained, "The Emperor has been working too hard this month, and he's been worried about the country and the people. His appetite has been poor, which is why he's lost so much weight."

Shangguan Wanjun, who was diligently visiting the people who had recovered from the plague, had no idea that her female official was explaining her to the people.

"Your Majesty, you see these people have recovered."

Shangguan Wanjun listened to Liu Cheng's words, walked around and looked around, and occasionally took the pulse of women, the elderly and children herself.

"Old man, you have recovered well. Take care of yourself and try to live another 20 years." She was wishing sincerely. She believed that under her leadership, the lives of the people would get better and better.

The old man smiled honestly and said, "Yes, thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."

Seeing a thin little boy, Shangguan Wanjun felt sad.

"How old are you, kid?"

The little boy said timidly, "Seven years old."

Seven years old? That means he is nine years younger than her. It's pitiful how thin he is.

She stood up and looked to the side: "Lianhua."

"The servant is here."

"Improve the food for these people, and prepare meat dishes for lunch every day to nourish everyone. By the way, the soup made from big bones is very good, and we must ensure that everyone can have a bowl." These people are too thin, and it makes people sad to look at them. What should she do to ensure that the people in the world have enough food and drink?

Lianhua bowed respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

It is not easy to be an emperor, and it is even more difficult to be a good emperor.

When the people heard this, they immediately knelt down to express their gratitude.

"I thank the Emperor."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Cheng looked sad all the way. At this moment, he might have entered the palace, at least he would not have to suffer from hunger. It was his luck to meet such a good master as the emperor.

After seeing the people who recovered from the plague, Liu Cheng and others stopped her from going any further. After all, there were people inside who were not infected with the plague, and they could not take any risks.

Looking at the blue sky and feeling the scorching sun baking his tender skin, Liu Cheng was frightened: "Your Majesty, let's go back to the palace."

Anyway, everyone has finished watching it.

"Since we're here, let's go see Eunuch Lin." She hadn't seen this old man for some time.

The carriage stopped at the Lin Mansion, and Eunuch Lin, dressed in a master's attire, was already waiting at the door.

Seeing that Shangguan Wanjun was supported down by Concubine Wen, he quickly bowed respectfully: "This old servant pays homage to the emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled softly: "Hello, Eunuch Lin, it's been a while since I last saw you. I just stopped by to see you."

Eunuch Lin said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern for me. Please come in and have a cup of tea."

"Tea must be drunk."

Eunuch Lin followed respectfully, keeping a big step behind Shangguan Wanjun and Concubine Wen - Li Youwen.

"Your Majesty, this is the main hall. Please sit down with Concubine Wen for a while."

The eunuchs in the mansion brought the best Longjing tea, and Eunuch Lin hurriedly entertained them.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Wen, this is the Longjing tea from the palace. Would you like to try it?"

The two of them took a sip to taste the wine out of courtesy, and Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly.

"Yes, how is Eunuch Lin these days?"

"I'm fine, old servant. The emperor seems to have lost a lot of weight. You have to pay attention to his health." He suspected that the emperor had lost more than ten pounds. Now he might be only more than eighty pounds. He has indeed lost some weight.

"I've been busy lately and have lost some weight. Thank you, Eunuch Lin, for your concern. You should also come to the palace from time to time to chat with my mother and the Empress Dowager. After all, you have known each other for such a long time in the palace."

Eunuch Lin smiled and said, "I will. Your Majesty must balance work and rest. You are still young, and you must not injure your body."

Seeing the emperor, he couldn't help but talk more, but he also knew that the emperor would not punish people casually, so he dared to speak.

The best thing about their empress is that she is emotionally stable, good at listening to others, and sometimes takes useful measures.

After sitting in the Lin Mansion for half an hour and eating some desserts and pastries, Shangguan Wanjun decided to return to the palace.

"Eunuch Lin, I will return to the palace today."

"This old servant respectfully sends His Majesty off."

The carriage started to leave the Lin Mansion. Shangguan Wanjun lifted the curtain and waved gently to Eunuch Lin.

"Let's go back."

Eunuch Lin looked back every few steps until he saw the carriage convoy out of sight, and then he stepped into the mansion.

He was very touched to think that the emperor came to see him in person today.

He had no children in his life, and in the first half of his life he used every means to stay by the side of the late emperor as the chief eunuch. He never expected that he would be able to escape unscathed in his old age and receive the care and trust of the new emperor.