HCB Chapter 249 The Empress and Concubine Wen watch the game together
Chapter 249 The Empress and Concubine Wen watch the game together
On the day of the folk literacy competition held by the court, Shangguan Wanjun attended in a plain dress with Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi. It seemed that this was the first time they left the palace together to participate.
The elegant Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi, wore a custom-made moonlight-colored brocade robe with simple printed patterns. His low-key nobleman's outfit seemed quite compatible with the simple and elegant Shangguan Wanjun.
"Ma'am, why don't we find a place to sit?"
Shangguan Wanjun shook her head: "We are not the invigilators. It would be weird to sit here in public. Let's forget it."
Women are not as tall as men to begin with, so what can she see if she sits down further?
Seeing that she insisted on doing so, Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi didn't know what to say and could only accompany her obediently. After all, what the lady said was the real imperial decree.
Liucheng Lianhua has been following Shangguan Wanjun closely. Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi is also watching the literacy competition for the first time and is also somewhat interested in it.
On the stage, a government official began beating drums and gongs. "Don't miss it if you're passing by! The monthly literacy contest has officially begun. Please welcome the first ten contestants to the stage."
The ten contestants who were standing aside waiting to participate in the literacy competition came to the stage one by one.
"Next, please invite our first contestant to start learning to read."
The person in charge put down the first piece of cloth, on which the word "wife" was clearly written.
"wife."
"Very good, correct answer, the second word."
It said "Mei" (rose). The man looked at it and said, "Mei, the rose."
He thought for a moment before saying the third word, "Gui."
"Rose, rose."
It was her first time watching a competition, and Shangguan Wanjun watched it very seriously.
"Please ask the fourth person to step out and start answering the questions."
"Tai, the Tai of peace and prosperity."
The seventh person stepped out and began to answer the first question.
"Daughter-in-law of daughter-in-law."
"Yes, the second question."
"Rat, rat's rat."
"Right again."
Liu Cheng was also very excited watching this scene: "Master, this is really interesting."
"It's quite interesting. You see, even though the literacy is still disordered, there won't be any unfairness."
Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi nodded: "Your Majesty is right, that's what we should do. It's fair to the talents who come after us, and it can be regarded as treating everyone equally."
Lianhua smiled and looked at the stage: "It looks so interesting, I want to go up and try it."
Liu Cheng chuckled: "No, Lianhua, you don't have to go up. Give others more opportunities."
Lianhua touched her nose uncomfortably: What Eunuch Liu said is true.
When it came to the writing competition, Shangguan Wanjun almost burst out laughing, she felt so uncomfortable holding it in.
Concubine Wen-Bai Xuanyi wanted to be immune to those nonsense words, but he really found them offensive.
"Madam, do we have to keep watching?" The competition among others was fierce, but theirs was terrible.
Shangguan Wanjun did not miss the speechless expression on his face and pulled his sleeve coquettishly.
"Be good, be patient for a while."
Liu Cheng Lianhua looked at each other in surprise: Oh my God, they actually saw the emperor acting coquettishly with Concubine Wen in public.
Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi was stunned: What did he just hear? It seemed like the emperor was acting coquettishly with him, acting coquettishly?
He suddenly looked up at the gentle and cold Shangguan Wanjun, who had a rare bright smile on her face.
He pursed his lips and couldn't help but agree: "Okay."
Shangguan Wanjun took the initiative to put her arm around his, smiled at him gently, then looked up and continued to look at the stage.
Seeing that the man said nothing more, Shangguan Wanjun was secretly happy.
It turns out that men need to be coaxed. If she coaxes those royal husbands in the future, wouldn’t it be more effective?
Looking at the jade hand holding his arm, Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi felt happy and sweet in his heart, and the smile at the corner of his mouth betrayed his facial expression.
Chen Lie and Mo Yan looked at the scene in front of them silently. The smile on Chen Lie's lips couldn't hide his joy. He was happy for his concubine.
In the carriage, Shangguan Wanjun had been sitting quietly and gracefully. When she was about to move around, Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi suddenly held her hand, and Shangguan Wanjun was stunned.
"Your Majesty, let me rub your hands for you."
Shangguan Wanjun wanted to say that her hand didn't hurt and why did it need to be massaged, but she didn't say it in the end.
After returning to the imperial study, Shangguan Wanjun went to the side hall to change into the dragon robe.
"Lianhua, is it time for lunch?"
Lianhua smiled gently and said, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch."
At this time, Ouhe walked in and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhou and Concubine Yun are waiting outside the palace."
"Ah, then let them have lunch with me."
Couhe said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Ouhe walked outside the imperial study and saluted the two concubines.
"Your servant greets Concubine Zhou and Concubine Yun. The Emperor has spoken, inviting the two Concubines to dine together."
The two looked at each other in surprise: "Yes."
In the dining hall, Concubine Zhou - Zhengzhou Xing and Concubine Yun - Zhao Yunfan saluted Shangguan Wanjun.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant."
"No need to be polite, just sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shangguan Wanjun picked up the chicken soup in front of her, gently picked up the spoon and began to taste it carefully.
"Hurry up and start eating. Don't just look at me."
The two of them picked up their bowls and chopsticks and began to eat, and from time to time they looked at Shangguan Wanjun who was eating elegantly and gracefully.
Shangguan Wanjun picked up a piece of meat and chewed it. She found it quite delicious and smiled happily.
"Zhoupin, you two try this slice of meat, it's delicious."
The two were somewhat flattered and quickly expressed their gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward."
"Don't be so polite, eat quickly, you still have to accompany me to work later."
In the main hall of the Imperial Study in the afternoon, Shangguan Wanjun was processing memorials seriously, and occasionally stroked Bai Xue.
"Snow White, you've grown up again."
When the two concubines heard her words, they couldn't help but look up at Shangguan Wanjun.
"Bai Xue, do you still have lice on your body?" Shangguan Wanjun couldn't help laughing when she recalled the last time she caught lice with Concubine Wen, Bai Xuanyi. The two concubines were stunned. They didn't know what the emperor was laughing at.
The sun sets in the west and the sky is filled with sunset.
After finishing the memorial, Shangguan Wanjun put down her red brush and stretched her hands.
"Oh, I have to write so many words every day. I am so tired." Oh my God, she still has to live like this for decades. It is too painful.
Seeing that his master was distracted, Liu Cheng glanced at the eunuch in the Jingshifang, then turned his gaze back.
"Your Majesty, which concubine would you like to invite to sleep with you tonight?"
Shangguan Wanjun was stunned: "Sleeping with you? It's almost time?"
Liu Cheng nodded respectfully: "Yes."
"Let Concubine Xuan sleep with me. If he hasn't eaten yet, let him eat with me."
Concubine Xuan-Song Xuanyi was stunned when she learned that she was going to serve the emperor in the bedchamber.
"I will sleep with you?" Was it finally his turn? Great! Tonight he could have the Emperor all to himself. He had been waiting for this day for so long.
As soon as Concubine Wu returned to the palace, he learned that Shangguan Wanjun had summoned Concubine Xuan - Song Xuanyi to sleep with her. There was no big change on his face, because he knew this result since he entered the palace.
Mu Xiuchang was afraid that his concubine would have too many thoughts, so he quickly spoke to comfort her.
"Lord, don't worry. The Emperor definitely has a place for you in her heart."
Zheng Zhouxing didn't say anything, but looked at his concubine with concern.
Concubine Wu said calmly, "I understand. You are all tired after a day. Go down and rest."