The wives of the concubines are empresses

Seeing her master lying down, Ou He had no choice but to go back to the floor and lie down.

It soon started to rain heavily outside. Listening to the sound of the rain, Shangguan Wanjun fell asleep again.

When she woke up again, she was stunned to see her husband, Mu Wennian, sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Why are you here?"

"Come and see the Emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun propped herself up and stood up, her turquoise outer shirt slipped off her right shoulder, revealing her beautiful and delicate arms and shoulders.

The concubine, Mu Wennian, did not expect to see such a beautiful scene. He could not help swallowing his saliva. When he saw Shangguan Wanjun closing her eyes and pouting, he could not help but hugging her and kissing her.

Now Shangguan Wanjun was completely awakened from her sleep.

Seeing the man being kissed passionately, Shangguan Wanjun reached out and hugged his back, responding to his gentle and lingering kiss.

Mu Xiang came in with a serving of hot rice dumplings made with brown sugar fermented glutinous rice wine. When she saw the scene in front of her, she quickly turned around.

Huh, this time it must be that Mrs. Nian lost control of herself. After all, her master just woke up and is still in a daze.

I don't know how long they hugged and kissed, but they reluctantly separated.

Looking at the tender and tempting red lips kissed by him, the concubine Mu Wennian suddenly smiled.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Ah, nothing, I just think the emperor looks good at any time."

"Did you drink honey water today?"

"No."

Shangguan Wanjun suddenly felt like teasing and looked up at the man with a hint of lust.

"Then I look good even when I'm angry?"

Mu Wennian, the concubine of the year, was suddenly stunned: "This... is unique."

Shangguan Wanjun was amused by him: "Husband, you have a strong desire to survive."

The concubine-Mu Wennian touched his nose awkwardly.

"What time is it? I'm hungry."

Mu Xiang, who was waiting outside, responded quickly upon hearing this.

"Your Majesty, it is already the twilight hour. I have prepared some small dumplings with brown sugar and fermented glutinous rice wine. Please fill your stomach first."

"it is good."

Seeing this, Mu Xiang walked to the dining table, picked up the tray and walked inside.

The concubine, Mu Wennian, took it and took two mouthfuls to test the poison before feeding it to Shangguan Wanjun.

"Come, Your Majesty, it tastes pretty good."

After finishing eating, Shangguan Wanjun licked the right corner of her mouth. Seeing her such a natural movement, her husband Mu Wennian's eyes were full of doting.

"What would you like for dinner later?"

"What do you want to eat? How about we have dinner with Mother?"

"Row."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace looked at the couple who walked in and couldn't help but smile dotingly.

"Here you go, sit down."

"Thank you, mother."

The concubine, Mu Wennian, helped Shangguan Wanjun to sit down, and then sat down below her.

Nanny Li arranged for the palace maids to serve tea. When the two opened the tea lid, the fragrant aroma of tea wafted out.

"Mother, this tea is quite fragrant."

"Your grandfather sent it. He said it was this year's new tea."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded in understanding: "Mother, what are you going to prepare for dinner later?"

Seeing her curiosity, the Empress Dowager Donggong smiled.

"We have your favorite dishes, such as taro chicken, garlic cucumber, and cold beef."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled and said, "Today we will have a meal with the Queen Mother."

"I'm very happy that you can come and have dinner with me."

Shangguan Wanjun and her husband, Mu Wennian, smiled at each other.

"The day of returning to the palace is almost here. Time flies."

Shangguan Wanjun nodded slightly: "Yes, mother. By the way, mother, have you ever seen the bonfire dinner?"

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace and her concubine, Mu Wennian, looked at each other and finally shook their heads slightly.

"Never seen it yet."

"To put it simply, it means burning a lot of firewood and then people dancing around."

The Empress Dowager Donggong was curious and surprised: "That sounds interesting. Does the emperor want to report someone?"

"Let's report the night before we leave. There will be two bonfires, one for men and one for women."

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace was very satisfied with her arrangements and expressed her anticipation.

The next day, news came from the Eastern Palace Queen Mother's tent that the empress was preparing for a bonfire.

"Have you heard? The emperor is preparing a bonfire dinner."

"Really? How about a bonfire dinner?"

"I don't know."

"It seems to say that men and women each have their own bonfire to dance around."

When this day arrived, many people were looking forward to it, but some men were still a little embarrassed.

The wines and drinks arranged by Mu Xiang were brought up one by one by the palace servants, and Mu Xiang personally brought up the osmanthus wine and placed it on the seats of Shangguan Wanjun and the others.

Shangguan Wanjun glanced at the whole room and smiled gently, "Come on, drink some wine, drink some tea, let's all have a drink together."

Lianhua opened the wine, poured wine for Shangguan Wanjun first, then filled the glass for the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace, and then for the imperial concubines on both sides.

Shangguan Wanjun raised her glass and faced everyone: "Come, let's have a drink together."

Everyone raised their cups towards the host's seat, then drank it all in one gulp.

It was already dark, the firewood was ready, and the fireflies around began to come out one after another.

Shangguan Wanjun looked at the guards holding torches, stood up and walked towards the pile of firewood.

Everyone automatically made way for Shangguan Wanjun, who was wearing a red dragon robe today, followed by the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace and two imperial nobles, civil and military.

"Give me the torch, I will light the first bonfire."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The guard handed it to her, and Shangguan Wanjun took it and held it against the firewood, waiting for it to burn.

"I wish all of us here a smooth life, may all our dreams come true, and may our lives be as bright and prosperous as this bonfire."

General Xuanwei applauded enthusiastically and shouted, "Good."

The Right Prime Minister was a little angry that he had taken the opportunity to be in the limelight, so he quickly joined in the applause.

"Thank you for your blessings, Your Majesty. I also wish the world peace and the people to live and work in peace and contentment."

Shangguan Wanjun expressed her happiness and joy at his words.

"Well, General Xuanwei and the Right Prime Minister, why don't you light a second bonfire together?"

When they heard this, they looked up in surprise and quickly bowed to express their gratitude.

"Thank you Lord for your grace."

They took the torches from the guards and lit them together on the firewood pile. The torches reflected on their cheeks, representing that the civil and military status were treated equally. This was also the leadership and checks and balances of the empress.

Seeing that her side was also on fire, Shangguan Wanjun looked at her husband, the Emperor Wenwu.

"You two light the other firewood together."

The two men bowed respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Looking at the four people burning firewood on both sides, Shangguan Wanjun looked up at the azure night sky.

She is the empress, naturally representing women and emperors; and the Wenwu Huangguifu is her husband, who not only represents the checks and balances between civil and military officials, but also represents the unity and friendship between brothers; General Xuanwei and the Right Prime Minister represent military generals and civil officials. The significance of this bonfire is far-reaching and significant.

Everyone watched intently as the firewood crackled and burned, the flames illuminating each of their faces clearly.

Seeing that the bonfire was almost lit, Shangguan looked at Lianhua Ouhe.

"Come, I will lead you to dance. Mother, will you come?"

The Empress Dowager Donggong kindly declined: "I will not come. I will leave the seat for everyone."

"Okay, Muxiang, come on, everyone join in."