The wives of the concubines are empresses

Mrs. Liu also hurriedly saluted.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Lady Bai."

"Madam Anguo and Madam Liu, please excuse me."

The two of them thanked Qiqihar University: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Shangguan Wanjun looked up at the blue sky, which seemed covered with a layer of blue gauze.

"Let the Imperial Astronomical Observatory check tomorrow's weather. If it's suitable, we'll go hunting tomorrow."

Liu Cheng said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Looking at so many people, Shangguan Wanjun asked casually.

"If we were to go hunting tomorrow, do you have any good suggestions? For example, what should we set the prize for?"

Concubine Wu, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit - publicity style, pursed her lips and looked up at the empress and spoke.

"In previous years it was all gold, silver and jewelry, so why not try something different this year?"

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu, who has never been very talkative, also joined the discussion.

"It's just a lottery, for fun. It doesn't really matter what it is."

Shangguan Wanjun had an idea in her mind. Hunting was also a way to promote cooperation between men and women. Maybe she could even find a few destined pairs.

"No women participated in previous years, so let's open it up this year. Anyone who wants to participate can sign up. I'll leave this matter to Huan'er and Mo'er. As for whether you will register as a man or a woman, you can decide among yourselves."

When the two heard that there was a mission, they immediately bowed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Minglan asked, "How about this year's prize?"

"In previous years, the top three were rewarded. This year, the top ten will be awarded based on quantity and weight. If anyone ranks in the top one, two, or three in both quantity and weight, I will offer a separate reward."

When Mrs. Liu heard this, she felt that hunting this year would be more interesting.

"I wonder what the Emperor meant by number and weight? Are there two ways to compete?"

"Mrs. Liu is absolutely right, but not entirely."

Everyone became even more curious when they heard this.

"I have a generous reward for those who rank among the top one, two, and three in terms of quantity and weight."

Everyone understood as soon as they heard it. It was equivalent to having three ways of competing, and the best ones one, two, and three would get bigger rewards.

If you want to encourage women's participation, gold, silver and jewelry are indispensable, and it is better to add some other things, such as exquisite and precious screens, round fans, spices, rouge and powder, and music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Even if these things are not of much use to the man, he can give them to his wife or sisters at home, which can also serve as a favor and further promote the relationship.

No one knew what the empress was really thinking and thought she just wanted to make hunting more interesting.

In fact, the empress also wanted the women to get some rewards based on their own abilities and intelligence, so as to give herself confidence or save up for dowry. It just depends on whether they can give it enough.

Huan'er and Mo'er were in a dilemma outside the tent, and Huan'er looked at Mo'er for advice.

"How about drawing lots?"

"That's too much trouble. How about rock-paper-scissors?"

"Row."

The two of them immediately prepared and shouted slogans in unison.

"rock-paper-scissors."

Huan'er held out a stone and Mo'er held out a cloth. Huan'er frowned when they saw them.

"Come again."

"No, I didn't say best of three."

Huan'er sighed when she heard this: I was careless.

Mo'er chose to arrange registration for the girls, and Huan'er had to register for the boys.

After seeing what happened outside, Shi Qingxue went straight to Shangguan Wanjun to report.

"Your Majesty, the two adults have already made arrangements."

Shangguan Wanjun, who was drinking Longjing tea from a blue and white porcelain teacup, looked up.

"How to say?"

"Lord Qu lost and will register the men, and Lord Ning will register the women." Huan'er's surname is Qu and Mo'er's surname is Ning.

Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly to show that she understood. Next, it was their turn to discuss the contents of the prize. This time, they would directly post the list to announce it, which was absolutely fair and just.

"I think that all participants who were not selected this time should be given a consolation reward. What do you think?"

Everyone looked at each other, and finally bowed and spoke.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

"Madam Anguo, Madam Liu, how do you think we should set the lottery numbers this year?"

The two looked at each other and lowered their eyes in thought, and Mrs. Anguo looked up and made a suggestion.

"The emperor mentioned gold, silver and jewels. Why not just give the first place a direct reward of gold or silver?"

Madam Liu nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty, the gold and silver are easy to divide. By the way, how many people are in charge this time?"

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned: Oh no, I forgot about this.

"How about a team of five? Form your own team?"

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu nodded: "Your husband agrees."

Shangguan Mucang raised his hand: "Mother Queen, I also agree."

"You are everywhere, how about Cang'er join one too?"

Shangguan Mucang frowned: The Queen Mother is trying to trick her.

"But it's not easy to find teammates for my son."

The clever Ou He said, "Prince, the Emperor didn't say that adults and children are not allowed to be in the same group."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wanjun looked up at Ouhe.

"Your mind works quickly."

Ouhe smiled embarrassedly.

Shangguan Mucang's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up and walked over to Concubine Wu and climbed into his arms.

"Father Wu, would you please be in a group with me?"

Shangguan Wanjun was stunned. Her son was so quick-witted.

"You're not bad, brat. You even know how to find strong teammates. You're a teachable kid."

Madam Liu was also impressed by her grandson's intelligence. Shangguan Mucang chuckled and pointed at Concubine Wu - Zhu Wu.

"Father Wu, please come too."

Concubine Wu - Zhu Wu did not expect that she would also be chosen, and she did not know whether to refuse or agree.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Shangguan Mucang immediately left the arms of Concubine Wu - Xuanchuanfeng, and turned to pester Concubine Wu - Zhu Wu.

"Well, please, Father Wu, my team needs someone as smart as you."

Baipin Jiang Ruobai couldn't help laughing and turned her head away: "Sorry, I didn't mean it."

"Father Bai, you are annoying, humph."

Even Concubine Wu Zhuwu, who always kept a straight face, was amused by his clever remark.

He asked Shangguan Mucang, "Are you sure I'm extremely smart?"

He is only twenty-seven years old, how come he is so smart?

The brothers Liu Rufeng and Liu Rucheng, who were waiting at the door of the tent, could not help laughing when they heard the eldest prince's words, but one of them was holding back his laughter while the other turned his head away and laughed secretly.

"Oh, that's not important. Please promise me, okay?" The Queen Mother always acts like this when she acts coquettishly. Why didn't Concubine Wu react for such a long time? Was his method wrong?

Shangguan Wanjun, who was trying not to laugh, hid behind Concubine Wu's shoulder and laughed secretly: Her big son is getting funnier as he grows up. What should she do if he can't laugh anymore?

Hearing his wife's body twitching with laughter, Concubine Wu was afraid that she would die of laughter.

Seeing that he was indifferent, Shangguan Mucang, who was sitting on Concubine Wu Zhu Wu's lap, was so angry that he put his hands on his hips and complained.

"Why is it okay for the Queen Mother to act like a spoiled child, but I, a minister, cannot?"

Concubine Wu Zhu Wu was stunned at first, then raised her eyes to look at the person in the main seat, only to find that the person hiding behind Concubine Wu Chuanchuanfeng was laughing so hard, her body suddenly stiffened, and a faint arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.