The wives of the concubines are empresses

Chapter 279 Gong Huifang Enters the Palace to Accompany the Empress for Dinner

Shangguan Wanjun woke up and found herself lying in the arms of Shu Fei - Gao Zihao. She was stunned for a moment, and it took her a while to realize that they were taking a nap.

"Your Majesty, you are awake." Seeing Shangguan Wanjun sitting up, Concubine Shu - Gao Zihao stood up immediately.

"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I just think that pregnancy makes people stupid for three years. My memory is about to decline."

Shu Fei-Gao Zihao laughed when he heard it.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. Your memory has always been good."

In response to his comfort, Shangguan Wanjun smiled.

"Now that we're all awake, let's get up."

After a short nap, I feel much more energetic.

Arriving at the main hall of the imperial study, Shangguan Wanjun looked at Shi Qingxue and gave him instructions.

"Please let Lord Jiahe have dinner with me tonight."

Shi Qingxue bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

Ever since Princess Jiahe became the wife of the young general's propaganda army, the emperor has seen her more frequently than before.

Jiahe County Lady's Mansion

Shi Qingxue came to Gong Huifang's residence with the oral order, and Liu Ma and her maids received him respectfully.

"Eunuch Shi, please wait a moment. My princess is in the backyard."

Although her princess has been married for many years, everyone calls her by her rank. Few people call her Madam Xuan Er Shao, unless they are in General Xuanwei's Mansion, where everyone calls her that according to etiquette. On ordinary days, they call her Princess Jiahe. This is the current custom in the Yuan Dynasty.

The ladies and young ladies of each family who have their own ranks are usually addressed by their respective ranks, especially those of the rank of Lady Anguo, Lady Huguo, Lady Fuguo, and Lady Jiahe.

Men in the Yuan Dynasty would also be proud of the rank of the women in their families. If a woman had a rank or was a female official, it would be more glorious for the family than a man, and she would be respected by the whole family.

Unmarried people are valued by their own clan, and married people are valued by both clans.

Gong Huifang hurried over and when she was a few steps away from the main hall, she quickly straightened her clothes to show respect.

"Eunuch Shi."

Shi Qingxue, who was drinking tea, was stunned and quickly put down the teacup and stood up.

"Your servant pays homage to Lord Jiahe."

"You are too polite, Eunuch Shi."

Shi Qingxue truly respects Gong Huifang, and naturally this has something to do with his master.

"Thank you, Lord Jiahe."

"Does the Imperial Sister-in-law have anything for you?" Since her marriage, Gong Huifang has been able to call Shangguan Wanjun the Imperial Sister-in-law with her permission.

When it came to the serious business, Shi Qingxue immediately straightened his posture.

"My Lady of Jiahe, the Emperor has ordered that you dine with her tonight. Please prepare yourselves today and come to the palace to see the Emperor before dinner."

"Okay, Jiahe will obey your order. I'll trouble Eunuch Shi to make the trip."

Gong Huifang glanced at Chunyu, who had been promoted from a servant, and the latter understood and took out an ingot of one tael of silver.

"Eunuch Shi, please have a cup of tea."

"I thank you, Lord Jiahe, for your reward. I will return to the palace to report."

Gong Huifang smiled politely: "Please come in!"

Watching Shi Qingxue leave, Gong Huifang stood there silently. Chunyu looked at her silence and felt a little puzzled, but as a personal maid, she would not speak casually.

Nanny Liu was quite open-minded about this. She thought it was a good thing that her princess was favored by the emperor.

"My Lord, what are you going to wear tonight?"

Gong Huifang shook her head: "I don't know either."

Shangguan Wanjun and Concubine Shu Gao Zihao were playing chess, with General An Yong serving tea and water next to them.

"Your Majesty, you and Concubine Shu are very patient. It's already half the day."

"My dear, playing chess is just like fighting a war. You can't play it casually. If you make a mistake in one step, all your moves will be wrong."

Book Concubine Gao Zihao nodded.

Su Yude walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine De and Lady Qu are here to see you!"

Shangguan Wanjun paused playing chess and looked up at Su Yude.

"Master? He's back?"

Su Yude nodded, but his expression was a little impatient.

Su Yude sighed in his heart: I don't know what Mr. Qu has done. Every time he returns to the palace, he acts like a refugee, as if he has been treated unfairly. I swear to God, my master has given him a lot of banknotes. I don't understand why he always returns to the palace in such a mess.

However, he was glad that Concubine De took him back to Shiyaxuan to tidy himself up first, otherwise the emperor would probably twitch his mouth when he saw him.

Seeing her master standing in front of her with an immortal look, Shangguan Wanjun frowned slightly.

"Master, you are not coming back dressed as a beggar again this time, are you?"

Mr. Qu smiled awkwardly but politely: "I'm not used to this."

Shangguan Wanjun sighed speechlessly: "Forget it, Master and Concubine De, please take a seat."

The two of them thanked him in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the opportunity to sit down."

Old Qu looked at Shangguan Wanjun, whose face was full of roundness, and smiled softly: "Your Majesty will have to work hard for several months."

Shu Fei - Gao Zihao and General Anyong looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion, wondering what the father-in-law meant.

Shangguan Wanjun smiled gently: "Master has a sharp eye and a keen eye. Nothing can be hidden from you."

Defei - Mu Wennian finished his work ahead of schedule today. He said goodbye to his superior before leaving the yamen. His eyes lingered on the master and disciple.

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about He Yami?" Has he become stupider? Or has his comprehension ability declined?

Concubine Shu - Gao Zihao and General Anyong also wanted to ask, but when they saw Concubine De - Mu Wennian raise this question, they both looked at Shangguan Wanjun.

"Master said I have to work hard for a few months. What do you think?"

The three of them looked at her belly at the same time, and Concubine De - Mu Wennian spoke in understanding.

"I see."

Shangguan Wanjun looked at her thinner master and asked, "Where did you go this time? Was the scenery nice?"

Old Qu picked up the teacup and took a sip comfortably. Hearing his disciple's question, he gently put down the teacup.

"Travel around the world and see all the mountains and rivers."

Now it was Shu Fei-Gao Zihao's turn to be speechless.

"Master, you said the same thing last year."

Mr. Qu was stunned: "Really? I forgot."

Everyone rolled their eyes. The only thing that Mr. Qu was not busy with was probably wine and meat. They had already known the truth for so many years.

At dinner time, Gong Huifang sat down in an orange-yellow cotton-patterned dress.

"This dress is nice, sister-in-law. It complements your skin tone."

"Thank you for the compliment, sister-in-law."

"Is my second brother busy lately?"

Gong Huifang sighed: "Busy, haven't been home for three days."

De Fei - Mu Wennian was stunned: "It seems that nothing big has happened recently."

"Your Excellency, Concubine De, may not know that the recent selection of concubines has been very rigorous and taken very seriously."

After hearing this, everyone understood.

Shu Fei - Gao Zihao picked up sweet and sour pork ribs for Shangguan Wanjun. Shangguan Wanjun lowered her head to taste it, and General An Yong picked up sausage for her.

"Your Majesty, try the sausage. It tastes good, not too fatty or greasy."

"Thank you, General Shufei." Hearing the word "general", Defei-Mu Wennian and Shufei-Gao Zihao were startled.

Many years have passed, and the emperor's way of addressing General Nan Shaoan and General Anyong is different. One is called "Prince Consort" and the other is called "General". He also calls Concubine Wen Bai Xuanyi "husband" in private. They are quite jealous, but dare not question him easily.