The wives of the concubines are empresses

On the way back to the imperial study, Shangguan Wanjun became silent.

Shangguan Wanjun sighed in her heart: This is our farewell and we won’t see each other again until two years later!

When the Anbo Mansion received the news that the Queen Mother of the Western Palace had left the palace to guard the mausoleum, everyone was shocked.

"What? The Empress Dowager Xigong left the palace to guard the late emperor's mausoleum?"

Uncle An's eyes widened in shock, and his eyes seemed to suddenly lose their light. He slumped down in his chair with a dejected look on his face.

"It's over, everything is over." This time, their Anbo Mansion has completely offended the emperor. Even the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace has personally intervened. This is completely losing the watermelon to pick up sesame seeds.

Mrs. Amber's face changed: "Uncle, what should we do?"

Master An Bo said dejectedly, "There's nothing we can do. We must keep a low profile and never provoke the Saint's wrath again."

Xuanbohou Mansion

Marquis Xuanbo was shocked to learn that the Queen Mother of the Western Palace had left the palace to guard the mausoleum. When he heard that it was an imperial decree issued by the Queen Mother of the Eastern Palace, he speculated about the connection.

"My Lord, what do you think about this matter?" Steward Song was not only the steward of Marquis Xuanbo's mansion, but also Marquis Xuanbo's confidant.

"Are there any changes in the court?"

Steward Song reported the news he had gathered: "I heard that the Emperor has been unwell recently, and the ministers are holding court in the Imperial Study."

"Feeling unwell? Could it be a miscarriage? What important matter could have angered the Emperor and caused a miscarriage?"

Steward Song analyzed: "Could it be related to the Queen Mother Xigong?"

Although Marquis Xuanbo did not serve as an official in the court, he lived for several decades and had his own thoughts.

"With the Queen Mother of Xigong? Doesn't that mean it's related to the Anbo Mansion?"

Considering the beauty pageant some time ago, Lord Xuanbo probably knew why this happened. He was afraid that the Anbo Mansion didn't want to send someone in.

"It seems that Madam should go to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace." It would be better for his wife to find out in person than for him to guess here.

Steward Song looked up: "My Lord, you want to..."

Marquis Xuanbo nodded: "That's right, there are some things that are easier for women to handle."

Butler Song understood.

It was the last sunny day of late autumn, with a gentle breeze and falling leaves.

In the Fushou Palace, a noble lady dressed in gorgeous clothes sat respectfully at the bottom. The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace sat on a phoenix chair. She was wearing a bright yellow phoenix robe and a phoenix hairpin on her head. She looked at her sister-in-law from her mother's family and smiled slightly.

"Why did Lady Xuanbo think of visiting me today?" She was very happy that someone from her mother's family came to see her, but if they came only for other things, she thought it would be better if they didn't come often.

Madam Xuanbo said respectfully, "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, I came to see you today. It has been a while since I last came to the palace to pay my respects to you."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace pursed her lips and smiled slightly. "You are too polite, Madam. We are all family. I wonder how my father and brother are doing recently?"

"In reply to the Empress Dowager, everything is fine, and everyone is thinking of you."

"Well, everything is fine. Is there anything going on in the mansion?"

The wife of the Marquis Xuanbo said, "Your Majesty, it's all right. You don't have to worry."

"That's good."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace had guessed the other party's intentions from a few words, but she did not take the initiative to expose it, just wanting to see how long this sister-in-law from her mother's family could hold out. However, to her disappointment, Mrs. Xuanbo had already led the topic to the Empress Dowager of the Western Palace.

"Empress Dowager, I heard that the Queen Mother of the West Palace has left the palace."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace raised her eyebrows and finally got to the point.

"Yes, I asked the Queen Mother of the Western Palace to leave the palace to guard the late emperor's mausoleum, but how did Madam know about this?"

She had just arranged for General Huaiyuan to escort her yesterday, and today someone from her mother's clan came.

The wife of Marquis Xuanbo was shocked, her mind raced, and she quickly found an excuse.

"This subject heard it from the palace maids and eunuchs."

The Dowager of the Eastern Palace raised her teacup and sipped, "I see."

As to whether the truth of the matter is true or not, it doesn’t matter. The mother clan is just here to find out the truth.

"Since my lady has come to visit me today, please have lunch in the palace."

Upon hearing this, the wife of Marquis Xuanbo was flattered and surprised, and she quickly stood up and bowed to express her gratitude.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, thanks you."

Old Qu strolled into the imperial study, looked at the layout of the side hall, looked around, and finally felt bored and sat down next to Shangguan Wanjun.

"Your Majesty, everything here is indeed good."

Shangguan Wanjun lowered her eyebrows and smiled, then looked up: "Then why does Master suddenly seem bored again?"

Mr. Qu said, "Everything has its day, and you get tired of it."

Liu Cheng, who had been standing quietly, was shocked: Mr. Qu, you are so bold to say that.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled without commenting: "That's right."

Mr. Qu stretched out his hand, and Shangguan Wanjun looked puzzled.

"What's wrong, Master?"

"Master, please check the emperor's pulse. Since we are here now, please."

Shangguan Wanjun held out her hand upon hearing this: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Master."

Outside the main hall, the three husbands, Concubine Wu - Chuanchuan Feng, Concubine Mei - Hu Siyang, and Concubine Chen Daren - Lin Xueyu, were carefully and rigorously reviewing the memorials.

Old Qu closed his eyes while taking the pulse. Liu Cheng Lianhua Ouhe Muxiang watched him closely. Seeing that he was slow to speak, Liu Cheng spoke anxiously.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qu, please speak faster."

Mr. Qu glared at him fiercely: "What's the hurry?"

Liu Cheng looked aggrieved. How could he not be anxious? That was his master, a pregnant master, and a master pregnant with triplets.

"The Emperor has been recuperating well these past few days, and the children are fine too. It's just that the princes are a little more lively, but the Emperor has to suffer a little."

Shangguan Wanjun sighed softly and began to speak: "Raising children is certainly hard work, but God has given us women this instinct, and it also has its ups and downs."

Old Qu nodded. "Well, it's good that Your Majesty is open-minded. However, I do think women are great too. You see, it's women who give birth to children and take care of the household chores. It's just that the division of labor at home is different."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and nodded: "Master is right."

Winter was coming, and it was getting colder day by day. Half a month later, heavy snow fell in the imperial city. This was also the first heavy snow since early winter.

Shangguan Wanjun has been recuperating until now at the strong request of the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace. When she heard that it was snowing outside, she asked Aunt Cheng to help her to the door of the imperial study. Looking at the snow-covered palace and the snow covering the high walls and glazed tiles, she sighed that it was another winter.

"Time has flown by unknowingly."

Aunt Cheng continued, "Yes, it won't be long before the little princes and princesses are going to be born."

Hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun's face became even gentler. She stroked her bigger belly, lowered her head and looked at him tenderly. At this moment, she was full of maternal tenderness.

Concubine Lu - Liu Haiming came to the imperial study holding his son's hand to visit Shangguan Wanjun. Hearing the voice, the master and servant looked towards the source of the voice.

"Your Majesty, it's the eldest prince."

"Cang'er, why are you here?"

Shangguan Muchang looked at Shangguan Wanjun, let go of Concubine Lu Liu Haiming's warm big hand, and ran briskly towards his mother who was looking at him gently and dotingly.