The wives of the concubines are empresses

The whole court was filled with discussions among ministers, most of whom opposed it. Those who did not oppose it did not affect their interests, and there were also some Buddhist officials who remained neutral.

"This is nonsense."

"Who says it isn't?"

"This doesn't affect you or me, so why are you so excited?"

"How can a eunuch marry?" Even though there was such a thing as a eunuch marrying a wife in the past, it was always done in secret and never in public.

The Emperor's move was truly...

Listening to all the discussions, Liu Cheng felt a headache coming on, but the emperor remained calm and composed.

"Why are you so excited? Even for a eunuch to marry, he needs to submit three letters and six betrothal gifts, following the normal procedures. The most important thing is that both parties are willing, especially the woman involved."

As long as both parties don't mind, what do you mind?"

The ministers were silent. The emperor's words really choked them.

"This is the decision. If there is nothing else, please leave the court."

As for why she wanted eunuchs to marry, it was also for the sake of the Yuan Dynasty. No matter how imperfect the eunuchs were, they were still one of the people of her Yuan Dynasty.

Along the way, Liu Cheng and other eunuchs were still in shock and confusion.

Shangguan Wanjun sat on the couch, and Liuli quickly brought her a cup of hot tea.

"Eunuch Liu, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"

At this time, Shangguan Wanjun looked up at him.

"No, it's just..." He looked at his master.

Shangguan Wanjun curled her lips and smiled: "Do you have something to ask me?"

Liu Cheng was a little hesitant, and Shangguan Wanjun didn't urge him, but just looked at him quietly.

"I just want to ask about what happened at the court this morning." He felt that everything seemed like an illusion and not real.

Shangguan Wanjun lowered her eyebrows and smiled: "Feeling surprised and shocked, don't believe it?"

Liu Cheng didn't reply, but he meant the same thing.

Shangguan Wanjun stood up and walked around: "What's so surprising? Eunuchs are also human beings, all my subjects. I just issued an order."

Liu Cheng shook his head: "No, the emperor is really thinking about us."

He felt a little regretful. Why didn't he come to the emperor earlier? He missed more than ten years of serving the emperor.

The emperor's words, "They are all my people," deeply shocked him.

"I will serve the emperor even more attentively in the future." In the next few decades, he will definitely follow the emperor's orders.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled faintly: "Get up, the ground is too cold."

Thinking of the cold ground, Shangguan Wanjun had another idea in her mind.

"Wear knee pads in the future, which can at least protect your knees." In this era where imperial power and aristocracy are supreme, it is still unrealistic to completely abolish the etiquette of kneeling.

Furthermore, as a king, she felt that some etiquette was quite appropriate, and could only make everyone's life more comfortable in other aspects.

This time, not only Liu Cheng was shocked, but Minglan and others were also surprised.

They must have heard it wrong just now. The emperor said that they should wear knee pads when kneeling in the future?

"I think we can ask the imperial doctors to study it and add some items that are good for the body into this knee pad." The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

"Xiao Dezi, go and call everyone from the Imperial Hospital to come to me."

Aunt Cheng just came out and was shocked when she heard this.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"

Shangguan Wanjun shook her head: "Don't worry, aunt. I just want to tell them some things."

Look how scared my aunt is. It’s such a sin.

"Are you really not feeling unwell?" Aunt Cheng was still a little worried.

Minglan thought carefully and said, "The Emperor should ask the imperial physicians to study the issue of knee pads."

Aunt Cheng didn't hear the first part of the words, and her head felt buzzing when she heard it.

"what for?"

"Aunt, don't worry. I really asked them to research knee pads. They're the ones on the legs, used to protect the knees during daily rituals."

The imperial doctors all came to the imperial study to meet the emperor. Seeing that the emperor was in high spirits, they were full of confusion.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty rest in peace."

"No courtesy, please sit down."

Shangguan Wanjun found that she loved to ask for a seat these days.

Hahaha, look how considerate she is.

After Shangguan Wanjun finished speaking to them, the imperial doctors were shocked.

They are in the palace all year round, and usually they take the pulse and diagnose the nobles. They always have to kneel or bow. If they have knee pads, knee injuries will probably be greatly reduced.

"Your Majesty is wise." The speaker was Dr. Wang, the head physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

Upon hearing this, the other imperial doctors also agreed: "Your Majesty is wise."

An imperial physician bowed and said, "Your Majesty, if there's nothing wrong with your knee, there's no need to waste the herbs. If there are any problems, you can go to the Imperial Hospital for a prescription."

The imperial doctors nodded.

"Yeah yeah."

"That's fine. Then have each palace prepare their own knee pads. You can stuff them with soft cloth or cotton, and make sure they're tied securely."

Ouhe bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go to Noble Consort Wen and inform her immediately."

"Go." For some things, she was responsible for giving orders and checking the results.

As for implementation and supervision, you can leave it to others.

Concubine Wen-Bai Xuanyi received the oral order and was shocked.

"What? Is this really what the Emperor said?"

Couhe nodded respectfully: "Yes."

She was just a lowly female official, how could she dare to spread the word? She still cherished her life very much, especially since she had such a good master and a promising future.

Noble Consort Wen - Bai Xuanyi was silent for a moment and waved: "Okay, I understand, Lady Ouhe, please leave."

"Your servant will take his leave." That's great. My knees won't feel so uncomfortable in the future. The master is indeed the best master.

The sky was clear and Ouhe's good mood lasted the whole day.

By the time the Empress Dowagers of the East and West Palaces learned about it, the knee pads had already been delivered.

"The Emperor's will?"

Nanny Li nodded cautiously, "Yes, the imperial decree has been clearly issued."

Although the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace did not understand the reason, she understood her daughter and knew that she must have her reasons for doing things this way.

When the eunuchs in the palaces first heard the imperial edict, they thought it was a joke.

Since ancient times, eunuchs have been disabled people, so how could they possibly marry?

Later, when the eunuchs around the emperor spread the word, they really believed it and thanked the emperor in their hearts for his wisdom and allowing them to have a wish.

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi did not understand what the emperor meant by this, but it did not affect his agreement with the emperor's words and will. After all, he was her concubine, and everything was subject to the emperor's decision.

"Chen Lie, go gather all the eunuchs in our palace. I have something to say."

Chen Lie bowed and left: "Yes, Lord Ce."

A huge group of people lined up quickly and orderly, waiting for the side master's lecture.

"I'm sure you all understand why I've called everyone together today. I have no objection to the Emperor's order, but you all must remember this: nothing in this palace can be passed on to anyone else except through my authorization. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences. Do you understand?"

The eunuchs knelt on one knee respectfully and saluted: "Yes, Lord."

After everyone left, Chen Lie was full of confusion.

"My Lord, what do you think the Emperor means by this?" He really didn't understand.

Concubine Wen-Bai Xuanyi just glanced at him and didn't say much. After all, he himself didn't understand.