The wives of the concubines are empresses

The imperial court sent people to post notices prohibiting further price increases at the four city gates, and the government also posted notices at the gate of the government office for passing officials and government officials to see.

When the people saw the court take action, they were not so panicked.

"Great! The court has issued a notice."

"These unscrupulous businessmen have finally provoked the imperial court to the point where it can no longer tolerate them."

The onlookers praised the court for its wisdom, but the merchants were a little anxious and even gathered together to discuss countermeasures. However, all this did not escape the eyes of Shangguan Wanjun's secret guards among the people.

Shangguan Wanjun was still very angry when she learned about the merchants' actions.

Wang Qing, who was standing by, saw that she was furious and spoke out with some concern.

"How dare these merchants openly oppose the imperial court? Could it be that someone is backing them up?"

"Who would let go of such a huge benefit so easily? Since we have policies from above and they have countermeasures from below, we can also come up with countermeasures to teach them a lesson." She hates greedy people the most.

As a person, especially an official or a businessman, you can be greedy, but there must be a bottom line.

The people are already suffering, and prices are rising like crazy. Isn't this simply taking advantage of others?

In the afternoon, cheap, freshly slaughtered pork was pushed to four districts for sale. Besides pork, there were also chicken, duck, fish, and rabbit, all priced only five cents more than usual. Many butcher shops were bewildered by this sudden influx of competitors.

Wang Qing walked among the people in casual clothes, looking at the people queuing up to buy meat, with a slight smile on his face.

"Master, someone has been watching this place with a fierce gaze."

Wang Qing smiled faintly: "It's normal, they are just some clowns."

But the emperor has a backup plan. Some shops with better reputations and more conscience have been secretly instigated by the emperor's men to rebel.

The next day, more than a dozen butcher shops in the capital lowered their prices to the same level as those sold at street stalls outside, and the people realized something was wrong.

"Strange, weren't these shops quite expensive yesterday? Today they're the same price as the stalls outside."

"That's right."

"Could it be that the imperial court sent someone to enforce this requirement?"

"possible."

Listening to the discussion around him, a man bought some pork and left. The mantis stalked the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. The guards frowned until he entered a mansion, then returned to the palace after a while.

After listening to his report, Shangguan Wanjun frowned.

"Mansion? Which area?"

"West City, it should be the residence of some wealthy businessman."

Shangguan Wanjun shook her head: "Maybe it's a trick."

The secret guard frowned, what the emperor said made sense.

"Keep watching, and report any news promptly."

The secret guard saluted respectfully, turned around and left, looking at the empty Shangguan Wanjun in front of him, lowering his head in thought.

Su Yude respectfully walked me in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wu requests an audience!"

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned: "Why is he here? Let him know."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Su Yude stood up and stood aside, holding his head high and speaking.

"Princess Xuanwu is here to see you!"

Outside the palace gate, Concubine Wu - Zhu Wu, dressed in a light blue robe and holding a folding fan, walked into the palace. Seeing Shangguan Wanjun sitting and looking at him, he bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty live in peace!"

"My beloved concubine, why are you here today?"

"I heard that some counties have been hit by disasters, and I, as a humble minister, would like to do my best to help." He did not want to spend his life in such a dull way. After all, his wife was also very outstanding. Whether as a monarch and a minister or as a husband and wife, he hoped that he could be a help to the empress.

"You don't want to go to the disaster area, do you?"

Wupin Zhu Wu said: "The disaster area is quite large, and your husband just wants to see if there is anything suitable for him to do."

"Landa Jun has gone, and Concubine Wu and Hanlin Academy Sun Yufei have also gone. You don't have to go. If you want to do your best, you can do it now."

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu raised his eyes slightly and looked at her. Shangguan Wanjun stretched out her hand to him. Concubine Wu Zhu Wu stepped forward and shook her hand, then sat down beside her.

"What did the Emperor say?"

"Please list all the merchants who are raising prices in my book, and I will deal with them slowly. A few days have passed, so I have given them a chance."

Looking at the raised corners of her mouth and the cold smile on her face, Concubine Wu Zhu Wu always felt that many people would be in trouble this time.

"Okay, I'll be out in a moment."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and nodded. After he left, someone from Lan Dajun's secret guard, Lanna, replied.

Shangguan Wanjun opened the envelope and checked it, which said that the county magistrate's memorial had been withheld, causing the court to learn the truth a month later and be blamed for it.

Seeing her frown, Minglan stepped forward to ask.

"Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"

"Some people think life is too long and don't want to live anymore."

She was gentle and cold, and her words were gentle yet cold. Liu Cheng couldn't help but shiver. Who was trying to offend others again?

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu acted quickly. She and her men spent an entire afternoon recording the merchants who were raising prices at the North Gate and also found out the actual owners behind them.

Although Concubine Wu Zhu Wu was the empress's husband, he seldom left the palace often. This time he was dressed in casual clothes and disguised himself, so no one noticed him at all. At most, they thought he was a handsome young man from a wealthy family.

Liu Rufeng, who was loyal to him, followed behind him in a refreshing robe.

"Sir, is it appropriate for us to stroll around the street like this?" Mainly because they had been strolling for too long and he was worried about the impact.

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu shook her head: "We just came out to drink tea, listen to the opera and watch the fun."

After hearing his words, Liu Rufeng understood that they were people on the dark side.

Concubine Wu - Zhu Wu entered the palace before the palace gate was locked and asked Liu Rucheng to drive the carriage faster.

"Hurry up, or the emperor might fall asleep."

"Yes, my lord." Liu Rucheng agreed respectfully.

In the main hall of the Dragon's Sleeping Palace, Shangguan Wanjun was reading a book, while Xiang Zhengqi was helping her peel melon seeds.

"Your Majesty, melon seeds can cause internal heat, so you should eat them in moderation." Shangguan Wanjun, who was reading a book, was stunned. She raised her head slightly and looked at the man.

When Xiang Zhengqi caught her gaze, he thought he had said something wrong and quickly bowed respectfully to apologize.

"This minister has overstepped the bounds of duty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."

Lianhua Ouhe and Muxiang looked at each other silently. Shangguan Wanjun lowered her head and smiled, then raised her head and spoke softly.

"You're right, melon seeds are irritating to the touch. Besides, as a husband and a subject, there's nothing wrong with reminding me. Why should I apologize?" No matter big or small, she prefers to stand on the side of right, rather than who is weaker and who is right.

Xiang Zhengqi was a little frightened when he saw that she was really not angry.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." He returned to the couch and sat closer to Shangguan Wan. Looking at the other person reading seriously, he lowered his head and smiled slightly. The emperor seemed to love studying very much.

Shi Qingxue came in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wu is here."

Xiang Zhengqi was stunned: Concubine Wu is here? Does that mean he has to give up his throne tonight?