The wives of the concubines are empresses

Shangguan Wanjun looked at her mother seriously, pursed her lips and thought.

"I wonder if my mother knows what happened in the Imperial Garden today."

Empress Dowager Xigong frowned: "What happened in the Imperial Garden?"

She looked up at Aunt Cui, who also frowned and then shook her head.

"My prince, what's the matter?"

"I heard from Concubine Wen that my Second Aunt met him in the Imperial Garden, but she didn't immediately bow. Instead, she was pulled down by the eunuchs in my mother's palace to bow. She then took the initiative to ask Concubine Wen if she could stand up. I was a little confused when I heard this. Didn't my Second Aunt teach this at home?"

She was raised by her mother, the queen, and her behavior and actions are more gentle, dignified and polite.

The Queen Mother of the Western Palace was shocked. He didn't even initiate the greeting? He even asked if he could get up. How could a woman of no rank and status dare to do that?

Seeing that her mother was thinking, Shangguan Wanjun did not urge her. She sat quietly, stroking her belly from time to time.

"Your Highness is right. We should let the etiquette nanny teach them a lesson."

"I hope that mother does not blame me."

The Queen Mother of the Western Palace said somewhat embarrassedly, "Your Highness, you are joking. How could your mother blame you? Your Highness has his own reasons for doing things."

After leaving Anhe Palace, Shangguan Wanjun, who was riding in the ceremonial procession, looked up at the blue sky. Liu Cheng saw her looking at the sky as well, but didn't notice anything different.

Liu Cheng: The emperor is thinking about something again.

Returning to the Dragon's Bedroom, she washed, changed her clothes, and lay down on the dragon couch alone. She looked at the ceiling and sighed.

Since ancient times, power has been inexplicably attractive. Even people as mediocre as An Bo Mansion want to get a piece of the pie. They are really not afraid of hurting their backs and losing everything in the end.

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi fell asleep in her own palace. Thinking of the emperor sleeping alone tonight, he should go and accompany her.

Shangguan Wanjun's best quality is that she doesn't worry too much about trivial matters, and no matter how big the matter is, she can always sleep well.

The Anbo Mansion was bustling with activity on the second day. The etiquette nanny taught the people in the mansion the rules and etiquette. Poor Madam Zhang Da and Madam Zhang Er had to learn the rules and etiquette in their forties and fifties.

"Today we will first learn how to sit. As the saying goes, sit properly and stand properly. Sitting and standing are important in any situation."

Mrs. Zhang didn't think it was a big deal at first, but she was too tired to practice anymore.

"Mammy, I really can't stand it anymore."

The nanny frowned: "Madam, this is the emperor's order, are you going to disobey it?"

It was indeed an ordinary family, not at all presentable. How could such a person enter the palace to meet the empress dowager? The empress dowager was the most honorable person except the emperor. Especially there were two empress dowagers. One was the legitimate mother who was the empress's adoptive mother, and the other was the concubine who was the empress's biological mother. Both of them had very noble identities.

Mrs. Zhang was startled and quickly retorted.

"Mammy, please don't talk nonsense. I will continue to study."

The nanny snorted in her heart: Humph, little bastard, I can't cure you, you are just a family without fame, wealth or status.

The nanny looked at them all with a serious face, and tapped their hands lightly with the ruler in her hand. Everyone was terrified when they saw it.

"Okay, go on. The sooner you finish learning, the sooner you'll be finished." Then she will be able to be responsible to the empress.

In the main hall of the Imperial Study, Shangguan Wanjun looked at the letters presented by Liu Cheng.

"There are quite a lot of brothers in this world."

There are many candidates on the list for choosing a study companion for her eldest son, but she thinks it would be best to have an exam, which is fair and just.

"Baipin."

Concubine Bai Jiang Ruobai, who was reviewing the memorials, stood up upon hearing this and said, "My husband is here."

"The responsibility of accompanying the eldest prince to study is entrusted to you, Grand Tutor Li, Shi Qingxue, and Lady Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xinling and Shi Qingxue hurriedly bowed respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Baipin Jiang Ruobai also bowed and saluted: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"The three of you should go down and find Li Taifu." A civil official, a concubine, an eunuch, and a female official—this combination is fine, representing the power of both sides. Two are ministers, one is a personal eunuch, and one is the emperor's husband, so they are also involved.

In the courtyard of Xiangxuan Pavilion, Leng Shuxiang looked at the eldest prince Shangguan Mucang sitting on the swing and smiled gently.

"Prince, are you having fun?"

"Happy, Aunt Leng, do you want to come and play too?"

Leng Shuxiang said gently: "Auntie Leng is not playing. You and Siqi Siyu will go to class in a while. Are you looking forward to it?"

Shangguan Mucang hadn't started school yet, so he didn't know whether he liked it or not. Seeing that he looked confused, Leng Shuxiang patiently explained.

“There will be a lot of children there.”

"About the same age as us?"

Leng Shuxiang was asked: "It should be. Maybe it will be a little older. In the future, you won't just be playing with three people. There will be more people to play with you and attend classes together. It will be very interesting."

Shangguan Mucang was young, and was moved by what she said.

"Then I'm going."

Leng Shuxiang raised her hand and touched his head. After the eldest prince and the others went to class, her life would probably be much more boring. When she thought about the three children she had taken care of since they were young and suddenly having to change her lifestyle, she felt a little worried.

Seeing Leng Shuxiang, Shangguan Wanjun probably guessed the purpose of her visit.

"Master Leng is here, but is he here for the three of them to study?"

Leng Shuxiang said respectfully: "Yes."

Shangguan Wanjun gently comforted her, "It's okay. Everyone has to get used to it. It's not always right to look forward."

Leng Shuxiang suddenly realized and lowered her head slightly.

"Your Majesty, I was too narrow-minded. Please forgive me."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at her with a smile on her face. "It's serious. I've seen everything you've done over the years. I understand why you're confused for a moment. After all, you've raised all three of them. Of course, you won't be used to suddenly going to school. But you have to learn to adjust yourself."

Leng Shuxiang, relieved, bowed respectfully: "Your servant thanks the emperor for his guidance."

"Go back and have a good sleep. The eldest prince and his friends will start school soon."

"Yes, I will take my leave."

Seeing her figure in the light, Shangguan Wanjun calmed down a little and looked down at the posts on the desk. Those were all lists of children from aristocratic families. She felt that she had to look at them in person before she could put more names on them.

Shangguan Wanjun lowered her head to look at her bulging belly. The probability of having triplets was rare in ancient times. She didn't know exactly when she would go into labor, but it seemed that it would be earlier than a single baby.

She carefully recalled what she knew in her previous life. For example, the delivery time of multiple births is different. Her triplets would have been born in seven or eight months. Now it is May, which means there are only two or three months left. That time is a bit fast.

Old Qu had lunch with Shangguan Wanjun. After the meal, they took a walk to digest the food. Shangguan Wanjun looked at her master who had an immortal look and was full of energy.

"Master, you are very knowledgeable. Have you ever seen a pregnant woman with twins or multiple births?"

Old Qu stroked his beard and said, "Yes, there are, but I've only seen twins. This is the first time I've seen triplets."