The wives of the concubines are empresses

After a long night, the Hanlin Academy editor Zhang Zhengyang-Yang Caifu woke up in the morning and washed and changed his clothes with the help of the palace servants.

At this time, the attendant Li Muyou brought breakfast.

"Lord, breakfast is here."

"it is good."

Zhang Zhengyang, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, Yang Caifu, who was already wearing his official hat, walked over. He bent down and sat down to enjoy his breakfast.

Today's breakfast was century egg and lean meat porridge with vegetarian cakes. He enjoyed it quietly, then took the mouthwash brought by the palace servants, spit it out, took the handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and then got up and left.

When passing by the Imperial Garden, she met Ming's concubine Liu Haiming, who was also dressed well.

"Greetings to Mr. Ming, my dear husband."

Seeing him, Ming's concubine Liu Haiming was not surprised. He raised his hand slightly and spoke politely.

"Please get up."

"Thank you, my dear husband."

"Let's go together."

Yang Caifu, the editor of the Imperial Academy, Zhang Zhengyang, nodded respectfully: "Yes."

On the way to the Golden Palace, the two met Concubine Yi's husband, Song Xuanyi.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to my Lord, my Lord."

Then he nodded politely to Zhang Zhengyang, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, and Yang Caifu.

Zhang Zhengyang, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, was lower than him in both rank and official position. He waited for Concubine Yi's husband, Song Xuanyi, to finish his ceremony before he also bowed respectfully.

"Meet Yipinfu Cejun."

Ming Concubine Liu Haiming smiled gently: "Yi Concubine is up quite early today."

"You and the Scavenger, too."

Ming's concubine Liu Haiming looked at the editor of the Hanlin Academy Zhang Zhengyang, Yang Caifu, and smiled.

"We met by chance in the Imperial Garden."

At this time, the emperor's sedan chair slowly came behind them. Seeing this, the three of them hurriedly bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant."

Seeing the three of them were there, Shangguan Wanjun, who was a little sleepy, immediately woke up.

"You three are still together."

Ming Concubine - Liu Haiming explained: "My husband and Qingcai husband met by chance in the imperial garden, and I just ran into Yipin husband."

"Let's all go."

The three of them bowed in unison: "Yes."

The three of them headed towards the main gate of the Golden Throne Hall, and Shangguan Wanjun's sedan chair also headed towards the side hall of the Golden Throne Hall.

In Yongkang Palace, the pregnant wife of Emperor Wen - Bai Xuanyi got up, washed and changed clothes with the help of the palace servants, then came to the dressing table, and Chen Lie began to tie his hair for him.

He had long black hair, and under Chen Lie's operation, all his hair was combed up, put on a jade crown, and then fixed with a jade hairpin.

"Cejun, it's done."

"Okay, what's for breakfast today?"

Mo Yan happened to be walking into the dining hall with a meal in his hand. Upon hearing this, he quickly replied.

"My Lord, today's breakfast is preserved egg porridge with lean meat and meat pie, as well as white cake and vegetarian dumplings."

"Okay." Emperor Wen's wife - Bai Xuanyi stood up and walked towards the dining hall.

Halfway through the meal, Emperor Wen’s wife, Bai Xuanyi, remembered something.

"Today is Auntie's admonition day."

Chen Lie said, "Yes."

"Then I'll finish it quickly and go over."

Fengyi Palace

Many concubines have arrived one after another, and Aunt Cheng is also sitting in the main seat in the main hall. Every time a concubine comes, she has to stand up and salute. Fortunately, many concubines come in together, so it is just right for them to salute at the same time.

For example, the Concubine Fan's husband - Zhao Yunfan, the Concubine Qiao's husband - Su Kangqiao, the Concubine Wen's husband - Li Youwen and the newly selected husband - Lan Naxin.

"Your servant greets Concubine Fan's husband, Concubine Qiao's husband, Concubine Wen's husband, and Concubine Xinxuan's husband."

The leading Concubine Qiao, Su Kangqiao, raised her hand and said, "Aunt, please excuse me. Please take a seat."

"Yes."

After the four of them sat down in turn, Aunt Cheng sat down.

When Emperor Wen’s noble husband Bai Xuanyi arrived, most of the concubines had already arrived. Seeing that the main hall was full of people, Emperor Wen’s noble husband Bai Xuanyi walked towards his seat.

When the other nobles saw him, they quickly stood up and saluted.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty the Emperor, His Majesty the Consort."

Aunt Cheng bowed after him and said, "Your servant greets you, my Lord."

"No need to be polite, please take a seat."

Everyone bowed their hands and thanked him: "Thank you, Emperor Wen, your noble husband, your majesty."

The Emperor's noble husband - Bai Xuanyi came to his seat and sat down.

At this time, another person came to the door of the main hall. He was the man who slept on the same bed with the empress last night.

As soon as the commander-Wang Qing-Qing Caifu came in, he found that many side lords were looking at him with some confusion.

What are they looking at me for?

Could it be because I stayed in the Dragon's Bedroom last night?

He walked all the way to the side of Emperor Wen's noble wife, Bai Xuanyi, and bowed.

"Greetings to the Emperor, His Majesty, and all the other nobles."

Hearing his voice, Emperor Wen’s noble husband, Bai Xuanyi, politely nodded in return.

"Well, sit down."

"Yes."

Commander-Wang Qing-Qing Caifu looked at Aunt Cheng and nodded politely, then found his seat and sat down.

Not long after, Aunt Cheng's admonition began and lasted for an hour.

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace took advantage of the good weather today and was suggested by Nanny Li to go out to the Imperial Garden to appreciate the chrysanthemums.

"Is today Aunt Cheng's admonition day?"

"My Queen, yes."

"Well, the Emperor's decision is very good. It allows the concubines to meet from time to time and listen to Aunt Cheng's lectures together. This is rarely seen in previous dynasties."

Nanny Li smiled and said, "Empress Dowager, it's not just rare to see her, it's only during this dynasty. The Emperor is a wise ruler, so naturally he hopes for the best for both the former and the harem."

"You are right, the emperor is indeed a wise ruler, and it is rare to have such harmony in the harem." In fact, in the past few years, there has been no news of any concubine dying of illness or suddenly falling seriously ill, which is much better than the period of the previous emperor.

In the chrysanthemum area of ​​the Imperial Garden, chrysanthemums of various colors are blooming, including yellow, green, and white, and there are many varieties.

"Look how beautiful the chrysanthemums are blooming."

Nanny Li smiled and said, "Indeed, the chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and you must be happy to see them."

"That's right. I feel much better after reading this. Chrysanthemum has many benefits."

"Yes, they can be used for viewing, decorating gardens or homes, making tea and pastries, and some even have medicinal value. They are truly treasures."

"That's right, the emperor likes things that can be used for many things."

"The Emperor's vision is naturally unique and original."

"The emperor should not have left the court yet. I wonder if she was tired after all the trouble yesterday." The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace sighed as she looked towards the Golden Palace.

Nanny Li also looked over there: "The Emperor will not wrong himself, the Empress Dowager can rest assured."

"That's true. The emperor is not stupid. Why did she call Zhang Zhengyang over on the way back yesterday?"

"I'm afraid the couple is cultivating feelings for each other."

"Maybe." She was happy to see the harmony in the harem. She would play with her grandchildren when she had nothing to do, and her sons-in-law would come to visit her from time to time. Her retirement life was quite comfortable and fulfilling.

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace stayed in the Imperial Garden for a full hour before she was willing to go back, and Shangguan Wanjun, who was attending court, finally finished her morning court session.

When he returned to the imperial study on foot, none of the concubines who came to review the memorials were there.

"Are all these side lords resting today?"

Shi Qingxue, who stayed in the imperial study, said, "Your Majesty, today is Aunt Cheng's admonition day."

"I see. I was wondering why no one was here."

Lianhua helped her sit down in the main seat.