The wives of the concubines are empresses

Lady Huguo brought Nanny Jiang and others to Gong Huifang's embroidery workshop again. When Gong Huifang learned about it, she hurried out to greet them.

Looking at Lady Protector of the Nation drinking tea elegantly, Gong Huifang hurriedly stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

"Meet Madam Protector of the Nation."

"The Lord of Jiahe County is here. Did he disturb you?"

"No, it's an honor for our embroidery workshop to have Madam Protector of the Country come."

Lady Protector of the Country felt very relieved to hear her words.

"Please sit down. We are old acquaintances. Let's not be so formal. Just call me aunt. I hope you don't mind if I call you Huifang."

Gong Huifang was a little flattered, and when she came to her senses she quickly shook her head.

"No problem, auntie."

"Hey, come and sit down. If you're not busy, let's chat."

"it is good."

"Your embroidery workshop seems to have grown a lot."

"We previously accommodated some people, and now most of them are still embroidering with us."

"I've heard about this. Huifang is very capable, just as capable as any man."

Gong Huifang felt a little shy after hearing her sudden praise.

"Aunt, you are so great. I remember that your General's Mansion also made a lot of efforts." Even her title of Lady Protector of the Nation was specially awarded by the Emperor because of her meritorious service this time.

Lady Protector of the Nation smiled gently: "Praise should be given when it is due. One should not be stingy with praise."

"Auntie, you are right. This outfit suits you very well today."

Hearing her praise, Lady Protector of the Country smiled gently.

"This young man is teachable. It's good to learn and apply what you have learned."

Gong Huifang said to her in a playful way, "Master taught me well."

Lady Huguo and Nanny Jiang smiled at each other.

"Jiahe County Lady looks more like a young girl now."

Mrs. Huguo agreed, "You are right. By the way, Huifang, lunch is convenient. Let's go out for dinner together."

She felt that this girl was very attractive to her and was her type, so she wanted to spend more time with her.

Gong Huifang was stunned: Lady Protector of the Country actually invited her to dine with her?

"Is this convenient?" In fact, she wanted to say "is it suitable?", but she blurted out "convenient", and she looked a little embarrassed.

"That's perfect. Which restaurant would you like to try? Let's go and try their dishes."

The carriage stopped in front of a large restaurant. Gong Huifang, as the younger generation, got off first and offered her hand to help Mrs. Huguo. Mrs. Huguo was very satisfied with her behavior and put her hand on hers.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

The two walked in one after the other. When the shopkeeper saw that it was the general's wife from the general's mansion, he immediately welcomed them warmly.

"Hello, madam. What would you like to eat today?" The shopkeeper glanced at Gong Huifang who was standing next to the Lady Protector of the Country, and wondered who she was.

"What would Huifang like to eat?" Gong Huifang thought that the guest should follow the host's wishes, but she didn't expect that Lady Huguo would take the initiative to ask her.

"It's up to Auntie to decide. I won't be picky."

"In that case, boss, please serve the five signature dishes first. You can take care of the other cold dishes and stir-fries. Thank you very much."

The shopkeeper was respectful throughout the whole process, after all, the other party had such a high status.

"Yes, ma'am."

Several signature dishes, including crab meat lion head, Dong'an chicken, Dongpo pork, steamed cured meats, and braised shark's fin, were served one after another, as well as garlic cucumber and stir-fried bok choy.

Seeing that all the dishes were served, the shopkeeper said respectfully, "Madam, your dishes are all served. Please enjoy!"

"Thank you, you go ahead and do your work."

"Okay, send someone to convey the message whenever you need it."

Gong Huifang was quite satisfied with the treatment and services here. She rarely went out on weekdays and almost became a fool who was oblivious to the world outside. It seemed that she would have to go out more often in the future to see more.

"Huifang, try the braised shark's fin. It's quite delicious. It's said to have been created by the son of a former Hanlin Academy official and incorporated into the imperial cuisine by an unknown emperor."

Gong Huifang was flattered many times today, and she was almost used to the way Lady Protector of the Country did things.

"Thank you, aunt."

"Eat more! You've become so skinny that you're practically nothing but skin and bones. It's not good for a woman to be too thin."

"Thank you, auntie. You eat too." Damn it, she actually felt the motherly love from Lady Protector of the Nation. Was it her illusion?

When the two of them came out of the restaurant, the servants were still carrying packed dishes. Gong Huifang agreed with Lady Huguo's advice to cherish every grain of food.

Lady Huguo first asked the coachman to take Gong Huifang back to the embroidery workshop, and waved goodbye to her with a smile.

"Madam, you seem to like Jiahe County Lord very much."

"Of course I like a well-behaved, gentle and kind little girl." The emperor is also very good, but after all, there is a relationship between the monarch and his subjects. The relationship between the monarch and his subjects comes first, and then the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Nanny Jiang raised her eyes to look at the embroidery workshop again, then retracted her gaze, lowered the carriage curtain, and sat down.

"Madam, are you going back home directly?"

"Go back."

Lady Huguo didn't expect that as soon as she got off the carriage, she saw her second son riding back on a tall horse.

"Chuanjun, why did you come back so early today?"

"Mother, the camp isn't busy today, so you can come back early from duty. By the way, where have you been?"

"I went to play with Huifang."

"Huifang? Who is that?"

Madam Huguo scolded, "Don't you know the Lord of Jiahe County?"

The propaganda officer was surprised: "Ah, it turned out to be her."

Huifang? This should be her maiden name, it's quite nice.

But he was very confused. Why would his mother go to play with the other person? They were both old enough to be mother and daughter.

When he came to his senses, Lady Protector of the Country walked into General Xuanwei's Mansion with the support of Nanny Jiang.

"Hey, mother, wait for your son." He hurried to catch up. The Lady Protector of the Nation was unwilling to wait for him. It was his fault that he was distracted.

Shangguan Wanjun in the imperial study looked at the scorching sun outside and felt a little irritated.

"It's really hot today. I don't know how the people are going to get through it." The weather is not good if it's too hot, too cold, or raining all the time. It seems like God has a hard time too.

Liu Cheng also looked outside and sighed when he saw the strong sunlight.

"It's quite hot, Your Majesty. Would you like some sour plum soup from the imperial kitchen to relieve it?"

"Not today, I'll drink it tomorrow if the sun is still shining."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When it was time to sleep with the emperor at night, Shangguan Wanjun turned over the name card of Concubine Hui - Feng Jinghan.

The eunuch from the Jingshifang came to Fenghe Palace to inform Concubine Hui - Feng Jinghan sighed that it was finally his turn to serve the concubine in bed.

Shangguan Wanjun sat by the lamp in a clean and refreshing outfit, playing with the flower ropes with Lianhua to pass the time. An unknown amount of time passed. Hui Fei - Feng Jinghan changed into clean and comfortable pajamas and walked into the bedroom. Seeing Shangguan Wanjun seriously playing with the flower ropes with her head down, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Your Majesty, I have finished bathing and washing."

Lianhua quickly stood up and bowed respectfully: "Your servant greets Concubine Hui."

"No gift."

"Thank you, Concubine Hui."

Shangguan Wanjun glanced at her and waved gently at her. Lianhua understood and bowed and left. She turned and walked to the door of the bedroom and closed it carefully.

The two people looked at each other in the bedroom, their expressions were unnatural, and the atmosphere seemed to become ambiguous.