The wives of the concubines are empresses

Hu Sisheng quietly looked up at Lianhua who was standing there, and found that she was also looking at him. When she saw him looking over, she quickly lowered her head, and Hu Sisheng was too embarrassed to look at her again.

As someone who had experienced this, Shangguan Wanjun could see through the two people's little thoughts clearly.

"Haiming, Siyang, come accompany us mother and son to appreciate the chrysanthemums."

The two nodded respectfully upon hearing this: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Seeing the empress stand up, they also stood up. The empress looked at Lianhua and Hu Sisheng and smiled gently.

"You guys chat, we're going to enjoy the flowers."

The two nodded respectfully: "Yes."

Ou He, Mu Xiang, Sun Yue Wei and others followed. Ou He even took a peek at the two of them, but fearing being discovered, she quickly retracted her gaze and continued to follow quietly.

With no one else around, the two of them seemed even more restrained, and Lianhua didn't know what to say for a moment.

Hu Sisheng awkwardly tried to find a topic to talk about: "Master Mu, please sit down. It's tiring to stand and talk."

"Thank you, Fifth Master."

"You're welcome."

Hey, what's wrong with you today? You can't even say a nice word.

Seeing that he was also embarrassed, nervous, and even a little at a loss, Lianhua couldn't help but smile. When Hu Sisheng saw her smile, he felt even more embarrassed.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Master Mu."

"Fifth Young Master, you're joking. We're not familiar with each other, so naturally it's not natural for us to get along at the beginning. It will be fine after a few more times." Oh, why is she so talkative today? Will he think she is too enthusiastic or reckless?

Hu Sisheng felt a little guilty. It seemed that he should learn more about getting along with others from his second brother. He was much better than him. Perhaps it was because he had too little experience.

Shangguan Wanjun actually didn't go far. She wanted to take a peek, but was afraid of damaging her image as an emperor. It really put her in a difficult position.

Shangguan Mucang pleaded softly, "Queen Mother, let's go see what Aunt Lianhua is doing."

"Since you want to see it so much, the Queen Mother will approve it."

Facing the somewhat arrogant empress, Ming Guifu - Liu Haiming and Yang Concubine - Hu Siyang could not help but lower their heads and smile dotingly.

The mother and son lay in the grass and watched like thieves, but they couldn't figure out anything after watching for a quarter of an hour.

"Son, do you see what's going on?"

Shangguan Mucang shook his head regretfully: "No, where is the Queen Mother?"

"No, never mind, let's just enjoy the chrysanthemums."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Everyone followed the mother and son to a place full of chrysanthemums. Seeing the green chrysanthemums, Shangguan Muchang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Mother Queen, here are green chrysanthemums."

"What's the big fuss? How long have you been growing these green chrysanthemums? Have you never noticed them before?"

Shangguan Mucang shook his head: "I didn't notice it."

"Then it seems that you can only be a military commander in the future."

"Why, I, your son, can also be both civil and military."

"Yes, yes, both civil and military, but less of the elegant and refined things of the literati."

Yang's side husband, Hu Siyang, was almost laughing out loud in the back. It was quite funny to see the mother and son talking together.

When lunch time came, everyone returned to Shangguan Wanjun's Dragon Bedroom to have their meal.

The empress, Ming Guifu - Liu Haiming and his son, and Yang Concubine Hu Siyang and his brother sat around a table. In order to help the two get to know each other better, Shangguan Wanjun gently gave instructions to Lianhua.

"Lianhua, please sit down and have dinner with me. Please sit next to my fifth brother."

Yang's concubine, Hu Siyang, immediately understood her intention and looked at his silly brother.

"Sit closer, don't crowd Lady Lianhua."

Hu Sisheng quickly did as he was told.

Yang's concubine - Hu Siyang was glad that his younger brother Ruzi was teachable, and did not let down the road he had paved for him.

Lianhua felt extremely tortured as she was dining at the same table with the other guests, especially because there was a man next to her who was planning a marriage with her.

Fortunately, Hu Sisheng was not too stupid. He knew to take the initiative to take care of Lianhua, picking up food and serving soup for her. He seemed to be quite understanding and considerate, which made Shangguan Wanjun feel a little satisfied.

They are indeed brothers, and the younger brother is not much worse.

Yang's concubine, Hu Siyang, was quite satisfied with his half-brother's performance. Ming's noble husband, Liu Haiming, had already realized that he hadn't figured out the situation clearly, so he started to feel jealous.

After lunch, Ming Guifu - Liu Haiming left with the children, and Hu Sisheng also said goodbye, leaving only Shangguan Wanjun and Yang Concubine - Hu Siyang staring at each other.

"Your brother isn't that stupid."

"Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty. If my brother heard it, he would surely be even happier."

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly, pursed her lips, and stood up: "I'm tired, let me take a nap."

"Yes."

Yang's concubine, Hu Siyang, also stood up and followed the empress all the way to the bedroom.

When the concubines who were handling memorials in the Imperial Study heard about the affairs between the Empress and Ming Guifu - Liu Haiming and Yang Concubine - Hu Siyang, they were envious and helpless. It was because the Emperor did not go to the Imperial Study to review the memorials today.

The Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace has learned that the relatives of Yang's concubine, Hu Siyang, have entered the palace today.

"Yang's younger brother?"

Nanny Li said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it is indeed his brother, but he is a half-brother and the fifth child in the family."

"This is the nth time the emperor has seen him."

"Strictly speaking, this should be the second time, but there have been other meetings in between. I don't think the emperor has ever noticed him."

The Empress Dowager Donggong pursed her lips and nodded lightly: "Well, do you know why the Emperor wants to see him?"

"I don't know the details, but I heard that the Fifth Young Master and Lady Lianhua were left alone in the pavilion for what seemed to be half an hour."

The Empress Dowager Donggong was stunned: "Half an hour?"

This reminded her of the time when her own prince arranged marriages for his personal female officials.

She suddenly realized: "So that's how it is."

Matron Li was stunned: "Queen Dowager, do you understand why?"

"The emperor is making plans for his female officials. It's really hard for her to take time to take care of this matter." However, it is a good thing for the female officials. After all, it means that the emperor values ​​and trusts them.

When Hu Sisheng returned to the Hu Mansion, Mrs. Hu asked him about it with concern.

"how?"

"Replying to mother, it's okay."

Mrs. Hu frowned. "Not bad? What kind of answer is that? What does the emperor say?"

"The Emperor didn't say anything."

"Alright, I hope you won't let down the Emperor, and your second brother too. Go downstairs and take a nap first."

Hu Sisheng bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, mother. I will take my leave."

Watching his thin back as he left, Mrs. Hu lowered her head, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

"I don't know what luck this child has." The nanny beside her also looked deeply at the place where the figure had disappeared.

When I returned to the backyard, my aunt came hurriedly.

"Sisheng, how is it?"

"Auntie, why did you come here in person?"

"Auntie came to see you. Didn't you say that you vomited after entering the palace? What exactly happened?" When she first learned that her son had said this, she felt as excited as when she gave birth to him.

"The Emperor didn't say anything, and I don't know what to say at the moment."

Hearing this, the aunt was a little disappointed.

"Well, there is news, you must tell your aunt."

Hu Sisheng solemnly promised: "I will."

"Auntie won't disturb you, take a nap."

Hu Sisheng smiled softly: "Okay."