The wives of the concubines are empresses

Shen Rou, the eldest daughter of Shen Qiu, the director of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Shrines, was unhappy when she heard what her father said.

"Father, how can you speak of my second brother like that?"

Shen Qiu, the head of the Ministry of Rites and Shrines, was self-aware: "Am I wrong? The emperor has dozens of concubines, each one of them unparalleled in beauty, talented in both civil and military matters, or exceptionally gifted. Our family really doesn't even rank among them."

Shen Rou disagreed and retorted, "But the Emperor doesn't necessarily like them. Wasn't he forced to choose concubines twice by the ministers and the two Empress Dowagers? Everyone in the world knows this."

"So what? The Emperor still treats his concubines with equal care, and the harem is harmonious. Those concubines get along like brothers, and this is known to everyone in the world."

Shen Rou said, "Then one more concubine won't be too much for the emperor, so it's okay to take the second brother in."

Shen Yi was a little shy and stopped his sister from talking nonsense: "Rou'er, please don't talk nonsense."

"Huh, I'm speaking for you."

Seeing that everyone had gone off topic, Mrs. Shen looked at her husband in confusion.

"Master, didn't you say that Yi'er caught the emperor's eye, but the emperor didn't like her? What's going on? Please tell me quickly."

The gossipy second daughter Shen Meng echoed, "Yes, it's true that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is. Father, please tell me quickly."

"You little bastard, your father has become a eunuch."

"No, my daughter is talking about us."

"My superiors analyzed that the emperor might be looking for husbands for his ladies-in-waiting."

Madam Shen's eyes widened in surprise: "You're really looking for a husband, then does the master know which female official you're looking for?"

"I don't know exactly how to know, but there is one person who can be ruled out."

Shen Rou asked, "Who?"

"Lady Liuli, she is the Emperor's personal lady-in-waiting. We grew up together. While at the hunting grounds, she was suddenly sent out by the Emperor to serve as an official. She was accompanied by Lady Liu from the Imperial Academy, who was previously the runner-up in the imperial examination."

As a female member of the harem, Mrs. Shen is also the mistress and mother of the house, and her mind is more active than those men.

"Are you trying to bring them together?"

Shen Qiu, the director of the Ministry of Rites and Shrines, gave his wife a thumbs up.

"Madam, you may have revealed the truth, but this matter should only be known to our family. Don't spread it around. Everyone knows the Empress's methods."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Teacher Shen then began to analyze: "Father, Mother, I think that perhaps Master Ming can also be excluded. After all, she..."

As everyone knows, Lord Ming is already very old, and the Emperor would not do such an unreasonable thing.

Madam Shen felt that the eldest son's analysis made sense: "Master is right, what do you think, Master?"

"Makes sense."

No matter what the result was, Shen Yi, the person involved, was somewhat flattered.

The emperor has taken a fancy to him and wants him to be the husband of the female official beside her?

Does that also indirectly mean that their family is favored by the emperor?

Facing their silent second brother, the two sisters Shen Rou and Shen Meng looked at each other.

Madam Shen went to ask her master: "Master, who do you really have in your heart?"

"I don't know, but the emperor mentioned how old they were. I think they were the female officials who were older than Yi'er."

Madam Shen frowned again: "But the ladies-in-waiting should all be a little older than the emperor, otherwise the empress dowager and the others would be worried."

"That's true, but it doesn't look like he's much older than the Emperor."

The family exchanged a few more words, and Shen Qiu, the director of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Shrines, glanced at his eldest daughter before leaving.

"The Emperor said that when you hold your coming-of-age ceremony, Rou'er, please send her a letter."

He left these words, then looked at his wife and said something.

"Madam, I have to go on duty. I'll leave first."

"Master, walk slowly."

After he left, the whole family fell into deep thought, and Shen Rou even exclaimed in surprise.

"Mother, what does father mean by this? Does it mean that the emperor is coming to attend his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony?"

Shen Meng was filled with envy when she heard this: "Wow, sister, you are so lucky. I wonder if the emperor will come to attend my coming-of-age ceremony."

Madam Shen shook her head: "Mother doesn't know. The Emperor is very busy with state affairs and may not have time."

The protagonist they were talking about had already returned to the side hall to take a nap after the two adults left the imperial study.

When Shangguan Wanjun woke up, it was already 1:30 PM.

After a good sleep, Lianhua helped her get up and walk to the dressing table, where she began to do her makeup.

After Shangguan Wanjun had packed up, she came to the main hall of the imperial study wearing a pink skirt and dragon robe.

On the desk were memorials that had been annotated by her husbands. She only needed to check them briefly and stamp them.

After Shangguan Wanjun finished checking and stamping each book, Bai Xue walked up to her with her head held high and her chest puffed out, and stopped in front of her. The cat's tail was raised high, and it raised its head proudly, as if it was looking at people proudly.

Its tail hit Shangguan Wanjun's leg. She looked down at it, and patted her thigh with a doting look on her face. Bai Xue saw it and jumped up quickly.

"Bai Xue, do you miss me? I haven't seen you for a long time. I should have taken you out earlier so you could see the world."

Bai Xue expressed her enjoyment of Shangguan Wanjun's gentle touch.

Seeing that the emperor liked the cat she gave him so much, the unhappiness that Concubine Wen's wife, Li Youwen, felt in the afternoon immediately disappeared.

Su Yude, who was at the door, received the invitation from the Lin Mansion and hurriedly turned around and walked towards the main hall.

Seeing Shangguan Wanjun happily petting the cat, he bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the Lin family has sent in a letter."

"Lin Mansion? Let me take a look."

Liu Cheng went down to take it and presented it to Shangguan Wanjun. She opened it and read it, then smiled.

"If you pass on my order, it means I approve it."

"Yes, the slave will leave."

When it was time for dinner in the evening, several concubines came to accompany him, but no one was allowed to stay that night.

General Nan Shaoan thought he would be left behind, after all, he had just returned from the border, but unfortunately he went back with his brothers.

Liu Cheng was somewhat curious as to why his master didn't leave anyone behind. Thinking that no one would sleep with him tonight, he spoke tentatively.

"Your Majesty, would you like to summon another concubine to sleep with you tonight?"

"Let the Jingshifang come over."

"Yes." It turns out that the emperor still has a choice.

When the oral order reached Fanfu-Qiuchi Palace, he was stunned for a moment.

"The Emperor summons me to his bed tonight?"

The messenger smiled and nodded: "Yes, Lord, please pack up quickly and don't keep the emperor waiting for too long."

Mortal Qiu Chi nodded happily: "Okay, wait a moment, eunuch."

On the way from Fanfu-Qiuchi to Longqin Palace, Shangguan Wanjun had already come out of the bath.

"Your Majesty, they have gone to deliver the oral instructions. Would you like to lie down and rest for a while, or sit down for a while?"

"Lie down on the couch for a while and let the palace maids massage my legs."

Lianhua bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Lianhua went to give instructions, and Ouhe helped Shangguan Wanjun to the couch.

"Your Majesty, please slow down."

When Mortal-Qiu Chi arrived at the Dragon's Bedchamber, Shangguan Wanjun had already enjoyed a massage for more than a quarter of an hour.

Sun Yuewei walked in from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, the mortal concubine has arrived at the door, but should we invite him in now?"

Shangguan Wanjun, who had her eyes closed and was pretending to sleep, opened her red lips and said, "Spread it."

"Yes."