The wives of the concubines are empresses

Ever since Shangguan Wanjun became pregnant, the two Empress Dowagers attached great importance to the child in her belly. After all, this was the first child of the royal family and also the first child of Shangguan Wanjun as the emperor.

On this day, Madam Liu and her son Concubine Lv, Liu Haiming, who was on leave, went to the palace to visit Shangguan Wanjun.

"My wife is here to see the Emperor."

"Madam, please don't be polite. Please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming helped his mother to sit down, and Madam Liu, who was a second-rank official, looked at Shangguan Wanjun.

"Your Majesty, I brought two carriages with me into the palace. The items inside are for Your Majesty."

"Madam is thoughtful."

"It should."

She also didn't expect that the emperor's first child would be her son, and that future children in their family would also have royal blood.

The three of them talked for a while, and then Mu Xiang walked in.

"Your Majesty, it's lunchtime and the food is ready, but would you like to leave now?"

"Move ahead."

Lianhua Minglan stepped forward to help her up, and Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming supported her own mother.

The dining table was filled with meals suitable for pregnant women, most of which were light. Mrs. Liu was very satisfied after seeing them. She thought it was good for a pregnant woman to eat light food.

Concubine Lu-Liu Haiming saw the chicken soup and personally served a bowl in front of Shangguan Wanjun.

"Your Majesty, this chicken soup looks delicious. Please have a bowl."

"Thank you, my dear."

Seeing that the two of them got along harmoniously, Mrs. Liu was very satisfied.

"Your Majesty, this baby cabbage with garlic vermicelli is quite good. Please try it."

Vermicelli noodles did exist in ancient times. As early as the Warring States Period, due to frequent warfare, the military strategist Sun Bin began processing beans and grains into vermicelli noodles to reduce the weight of his soldiers' luggage. This may be an early form of vermicelli noodles.

Shangguan Wanjun tasted it and found it quite refreshing.

"Yes, Madam, if you like it, you can eat more."

"Okay, I'll save you the trouble."

Concubine Lu-Liu Haiming picked up a piece of chicken and placed it in Shangguan Wanjun's arms.

"Your Majesty, this sauerkraut stewed with taro and chicken is also quite good. Please try it."

Shangguan Wanjun lowered her head to taste it and found it tasted very good. She then tried to pick up the taro inside to taste it.

"This dish is really good. I didn't expect that sauerkraut can be stewed with taro chicken."

Madam Liu smiled and said, "There are so many delicious foods, it's normal for the emperor not to know some of them."

Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming echoed: "Mother is right."

After lunch, Mrs. Liu took her leave and left the palace.

Shangguan Wanjun and Concubine Lu-Liu Haiming were taking a nap on the bed in the side hall. Concubine Lu-Liu Haiming was afraid that he would touch Shangguan Wanjun. After all, pregnant women have a very delicate constitution.

"My beloved, wake up from your nap and accompany me to see what your mother has sent into the palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The pregnant Shangguan Wanjun became sleepy. Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming woke up earlier, but did not move, for fear of disturbing the people who were looking at the dazzling array of items and sleeping.

Shangguan Wanjun woke up after a good sleep and sat up reluctantly.

"What time is it?"

"It's five minutes past noon. Your Majesty is not going to sleep anymore?"

"No need to sleep, let's go check on the belongings and then take care of government affairs."

It was a rare day that Concubine Lu - Liu Hai and Minglan had a day off to accompany her, so they went to watch the fun together.

Shangguan Wanjun was shocked when she looked at the dazzling array of lists and items.

"This kind of stuff is really rich, almost catching up with the palace."

Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming smiled gently and said, "Your Majesty, you are pregnant this time, so mother will of course make more comprehensive preparations."

"Madam, you are so thoughtful." She felt quite comforted by Madam Liu's actions.

Concubine Lu-Liu Haiming smiled gently: "The Emperor and the child are worth it."

In the main hall of the Imperial Study, the work of Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi and Concubine Kang - Su Kangqiao has already begun, and there are many categories.

"How long have you been here?"

"Your Majesty, we haven't been here long."

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi looked down at her belly and felt even more envious and jealous of Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming. However, it was a pity that Shangguan Wanjun was not pregnant with his child.

Shangguan Wanjun came and sat down at the desk. Minglan came forward and began to grind ink carefully, and Shangguan Wanjun began to review the memorials.

Since learning that the empress was pregnant, the Minister of Justice Liu Guaitao has been more motivated on duty.

The child of his only legitimate son was the empress's child, and the first child, and the first child of the royal family. What an honor and wealth this was.

Seeing that he was in high spirits, Lord Yan, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, couldn't help but make a joke.

"Sir, you are in high spirits because of the good news."

"Haha, yes." This was such great news, of course he was happy.

The four concubines, Shu Fei - Gao Zihao, Mei Fei - Hu Siyang, Xian Fei and Hui Fei - Feng Jinghan, were all shocked.

"What, the emperor is pregnant?" Concubine Lin Gongyu was surprised when she heard it.

As the months passed, Shangguan Wanjun's belly grew bigger and bigger, and she often needed someone to support her.

"Princess, your belly is getting bigger and bigger now. Does the baby kick you hard?" Ouhe was very curious about this question.

"It will kick harder." Her body is indeed heavier now.

Lianhua looked at Ouhe like a curious baby and couldn't help shaking her head.

"Couhe, you have too many questions."

"I'm just concerned about the Emperor and the Dragon Son."

Shangguan Wanjun enjoyed watching the two of them bickering.

Aunt Cheng walked in and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace invites you to have dinner with Concubine Lü and Concubine Lü today."

"I understand."

In Fushou Palace, Concubine Lu Liu Haiming supported Shangguan Wanjun and slowly walked towards the main hall.

"Your son pays respect to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be well."

"My son, please don't be polite. Come and sit here with your mother."

Shangguan Wanjun stroked her dress gently with one hand and slowly sat down. The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace asked her warmly and with concern.

"My son, have you been feeling well these days? If you feel unwell, please call the imperial physician at any time."

"Mother, I understand everything."

In the Empress Dowager Xigong's palace, she listened to the palace servants' report and drank tea calmly.

"The prince is now seven months pregnant. In three months, I will become the Empress Dowager." She was still very happy and excited when she thought about it.

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi painted many paintings of Shangguan Wanjun in the past few months, some of which showed her bending down to smell the flowers, and some of which showed her appreciating the flowers and picking them.

A lotus flower is in full bloom in the courtyard. The pink petals are beautiful, and the green lotus leaves set off its beauty.

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi recalls the scenes with Shangguan Wanjun, including the time they admired the lotus.

Three months later, Shangguan Wanjun, who was carefully handling memorials, suddenly felt abdominal pain.

Minglan was shocked: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"

"I have a stomachache and may be about to give birth." The imperial doctors also said that she would give birth soon.

Liu Cheng and the others were shocked: "Quick, call the imperial physician."

Concubine Hui - Feng Jinghan quickly came to Shangguan Wanjun, bent down, picked up Shangguan Wanjun and walked towards the side hall.

When Lianhua, Muxiang, Ouhe, Liuli and others saw this, they hurried to follow.

In the delivery room, the midwife and others quickly took their positions.

Shangguan Wanjun, whose amniotic fluid had broken, lay on the soft big bed, her two delicate hands tightly grasping the quilt.

"Ah." It hurt so much.