The wives of the concubines are empresses

The citizens who reported to the authorities had not finished reporting until the sun set and the sunset faded away. The Dali Temple Minister, Song Yunshuo, sighed softly.

As his gavel slammed down, the court fell silent instantly.

"Fellow villagers, today ends here. Tomorrow at 1:00 PM, begin beating drums to protest your grievances. I will immediately appear in court and enforce the law impartially to clear your name."

All the people knelt down and said, "Thank you, sir."

"Thank you, Honest Officer."

……

After the court was dismissed, the Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo was in a very heavy mood.

The attendant poured him tea, and after drinking a cup, he threw the cup in anger.

"These bastards are so outrageous! The emperor has always been kind to the people of the world, yet he allows these worthless people to act like dog emperors in a small county."

His angry curse was heard by Wu Cefu - Zhu Wu who walked in. Looking at the shattered teacup, Wu Cefu - Zhu Wu just glanced at it lightly and walked towards him.

"Master Song."

Song Yunshuo, the Dali Temple Minister, looked up when he heard the voice and quickly stood up and saluted.

"Mr. Wu, you're back?"

Wu's wife, Zhu Wu, nodded calmly: "Yeah."

After he sat down, the guards quickly served him tea and water.

"Mr. Ce, please have some tea."

"Thank you."

Shangguan Wanjun liked to say thank you so much that the concubines also developed this habit.

The guards were no longer surprised. After all, they were all concubines of the empress, and their emperor loved to say thank you the most.

The Minister of Dali Temple, Song Yunshuo, told Wu Consort Zhu Wu what happened today, and Wu Consort Zhu Wu's face was gloomy after hearing it.

"...That's what's going on. The county government office will be open from 1:00 am tomorrow, allowing the people to beat drums and voice their grievances."

Wu Cefu-Zhu Wu had something on his mind, and considering the situation in the county government office, he decided to bring it up.

"I have a question."

"Mr. Wu, please speak."

"I think De should report this to the emperor immediately and send someone to manage this county government office. Otherwise, when we leave, it may become an even bigger mess."

Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo frowned and nodded thoughtfully: "Indeed, that is the way it should be. I will write the memorial immediately."

Wu's concubine Zhu Wu nodded slightly, and the other two also came back one after another and told the Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo and Wu's concubine Zhu Wu everything that happened today.

Consort Wu, Zhu Wu, gripped his teacup tightly, frowning. "Even under the emperor's fair and strict rule, there are still so many unpleasant things. I can't imagine how rampant those people must have been during the previous emperor's time."

Song Yunshuo, the Dali Temple Minister, sighed softly, "In comparison, it's not easy for our emperor to shoulder the entire Yuan Dynasty on his own."

Although it is difficult to conquer an empire, it is even more difficult to preserve the legacy left by our ancestors, and especially to carry it forward.

I think their empress is not just a person who inherits the business, it’s just that the time has not come yet.

After four hours of sleep, everyone was awakened by the sound of a drum beating and a cry of injustice. Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo hurriedly got up, dressed, and washed...

After finishing his preparations, the Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo went out and met Wu Consort Zhu Wu and his two servants who had also finished their preparations.

"Master Song."

"Wu Cefu Cejun."

The two people who came to the court, Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo walked to the top of the court and sat on the armchair, while Wu Concubine Zhu Wu listened from the side.

The sound of the gavel rang out, and everyone looked at the court intently.

"Who are you, and what do you want to tell me?"

An old lady couldn't help herself: "Sir, I, Wan Liu, am suing the elders of the clan for their harsh treatment, which led to the tragic death of my daughter on our wedding night..."

The old lady finally divorced her incompetent and cowardly husband. Looking at the divorce letter issued by the government, the old lady burst into tears.

"God has mercy on me. I am no longer the daughter-in-law of the Wan family. I no longer have to serve the whole family, and I no longer have to be instigated and beaten by my mother-in-law..."

Hearing the old lady's words, many women burst into tears. They had lived a lifetime and suffered a lifetime.

Some old ladies also followed the old lady's example and sued those in the clan who treated them harshly, and many people asked for a divorce.

Looking at these women who have suffered all their lives, Wu's husband Zhu Wu seemed to understand why the empress has always been speaking up for women all over the world.

At this moment, Wu's concubine Zhu Wu had an even greater admiration and respect for the empress.

Your Majesty, the world you desire is one where men and women are truly equal, regardless of gender or family background...

In the middle of the night, Empress Shangguan Wanjun received a memorial from the Dali Temple Minister Song Yunshuo. After reading the contents, she could not calm down for a long time.

General An Yong, who was beside her, noticed that she was in a bad mood and hugged her from behind.

"Your Majesty, I have something else troubling me."

Shangguan Wanjun was silent for a long time, then smiled bitterly.

"I thought I had managed the country well." It turned out that it was just the surface of the entertainment industry. When the truth was peeled off layer by layer, she found that the people were still living in misery.

What part went wrong?

Is she not working hard enough?

Or did she trust her ministers too much?

General Anyong sensed her lost mood, picked her up and let her sit on his strong legs. Looking at her sad and pitiful eyes, his heart couldn't help but ache.

"Your Majesty, you have done well enough, truly. I will not lie to you. In our army, the brothers have praised you in various ways, calling you a fairy who has come down to earth to save us mortals, a god who has saved all living things, and praising your beauty and compassion..."

Seeing that he suddenly stopped praising her, Shangguan Wanjun smiled and said aloud.

"Kua, why are you silent?"

General Anyong smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Highness is speechless."

Shangguan Wanjun pursed her lips speechlessly and reached out to tap his forehead hard.

"I told you to study more, but you refused to listen. Now look, I asked you to praise me more, but you're speechless."

General Anyong rubbed her neck shyly.

As soon as the sun rose, all men, women, young and old who held official positions and titles came to attend today's court meeting.

The weather is sunny today. There are temporary tents outside to block the coming sunlight, and there are even folding chairs everywhere.

Everyone looked at this scene in confusion.

Is there room for everyone?

Shangguan Wanjun was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe today and a dragon hairpin on her head. As she walked to the court meeting place with a swaying step, everyone's eyes followed her figure and gradually moved until they saw the empress sitting in the main seat at the desk.

"Your Majesty, long live the Emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun raised her hand and said, "My dear ministers, please stand."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Everyone, take a seat."

Everyone bowed their hands again and expressed their gratitude: "Thank you for your grace."

Looking at the officials, young and old, male and female, Shangguan Wanjun took a deep breath and sighed. The official in the front sensed her bad mood and looked at each other, but no one understood.

General Xuanwei secretly glanced at General Anyong behind him, trying to find a hint of the truth from his face, but the general was looking straight ahead and didn't notice him at all.