The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 265: Getting Advice from the Princess

"The eldest son of the front yard cannot be left unattended. Why not ask Nanny An to come over?"

Now that Baby Jiang has suffered a miscarriage and is lying in bed, she no longer needs two nannies to look after her.

The eldest son was dumbfounded, so it was difficult to get any information from him.

The only person Xie Run can investigate now is Nanny Mu.

Yesterday, Xie Run found out that she had tampered with the rockery, but he still wanted to find out some information from Nanny Mu, so he didn't take action against her first, but only asked someone to investigate secretly.

Now that the eldest son is in trouble, Xie Run must take care of her.

She also specially asked the guards from the front yard to interrogate Mu Nanny.

However, after interrogating Nanny Mu, Guard Jin failed to extract any useful information from her.

Nanny Mu refused to admit that she was the one who made the cracks in the rockery, and she even refused to acknowledge the small saw she found in her own yard.

Just say that someone slandered me.

This made Guard Jin angry.

"Thank you, Master. I'll leave this wet nurse to you!"

"I will definitely pry her mouth open!"

There is no reason why anyone's mouth can be pried open when Jing Wu is around.

When it comes to him, he can't even find a wet nurse.

Xie Run glanced at the wet nurse, without much pity in his eyes, "Then I'll have to trouble Guard Jin."

Xie Run first went to Qingsong Courtyard and told the princess about the eldest son's affairs, and asked how to deal with Nanny Mu.

After listening to this, the princess asked, "What are your thoughts, Concubine Xie?"

Xie Run said bluntly, "I found out that the cracks in the rockery are related to her, but her family background is clean... I'm very confused as to how Wan Linlang got hold of her."

"She has a son and a daughter, but she can insist on not telling anyone. Doesn't she worry about her children at all?"

"Your Highness has been in charge of the household for several years and has more experience than I do, so I came here specifically to ask for your advice."

The princess smiled faintly, "She has children but is still so stubborn. This shows that her weakness is more important than the lives of her family."

"Then what can you tell me that is more important than human life?"

Xie Run thought silently for a long time and shook his head.

The princess said calmly, "It's reputation."

Xie Run was slightly surprised.

"She's afraid that if the wet nurse's secret is exposed, her family's reputation will be ruined and their survival will be difficult, so she refuses to reveal anything."

Xie Run couldn't experience it personally, but after being told by the princess, he could understand it.

No matter what era, there are always people who value reputation more than life.

It’s just that there haven’t been many such people.

Xie Run: "I'll have someone check right away."

"No need." The princess spoke with some effort, "You don't have many people outside the palace, so it's probably difficult to find anything."

"I'll have someone check it out. It'll definitely be faster than you."

Xie Run quickly bowed, "Thank you for your compassion, Princess."

The princess saw that even at this moment, Xie Run still treated her with respect and smiled.

I don’t know if she really respects me or if she is just too good at acting.

But no matter which one it is, the princess will benefit from it.

Xie Run brought up Xing'er's matter again. "Xing'er is from Concubine Jiang's family. All her family's indentures are in the hands of the Jiang family. Logically speaking, she is the least likely to betray Concubine Jiang."

"I really can't figure it out. How did Concubine Wan bribe her?"

The princess was half leaning on the couch. Although her face was pale, she looked calm.

"The best way to buy someone off in this world is to give them what they want."

"It may not be money, it may be fame or profit."

"Concubine Jiang has a hot temper and is arbitrary and resolute. She offended many people as soon as she entered the palace and was demoted from concubine to concubine. After this incident, I'm afraid she will be demoted again."

"What do you think the maidservant who follows her wants most?"

Xie Run said slowly: "If I can take the opportunity to move away from Concubine Jiang and climb up to a higher position, that would be the best."

The princess nodded slowly, "Thank you, Concubine, I actually understand everything, but I haven't experienced much, so I can't think of it right now."

With the princess's guidance, Xie Run's thoughts instantly became clear.

Xie Run: "I know where to investigate!"

Before leaving, Xie Run asked about the princess's health again.

The princess tried to smooth things over, mentioning that she had to keep a close eye on the palace gates and control the entry and exit of servants during these days.

When most people heard this, they would think that there was trouble in the mansion and they would be afraid that someone was colluding with others to pass on information or things.

Xie Run was thinking about the turmoil in the government and the country, and he had to keep a close eye on the situation.

As soon as she walked out of Qingsong Courtyard, she immediately passed on the princess's instructions.

She also instructed Xiao Shu: "Go check the transfer of maids in the mansion, especially those in Concubine Jiang's courtyard, to see if anyone is trying hard to transfer them elsewhere."

Xiao Shu: "The maids in each courtyard won't be transferred easily, but some little maids who want to be transferred to other courtyards will secretly give money to the various managers or promise some benefits."

"First, use some tricks to open up the joints, and then quietly find an excuse to transfer to another place."

As Xiao Shu spoke, she seemed to understand Xie Run's thoughts. "Master, do you think Xing'er betrayed Concubine Jiang because of this?"

Xie Run didn't respond, but only said, "Send someone to check first."

This kind of thing is not difficult to investigate, but most people don't investigate in this direction.

The housekeeper who received the benefits would only help the master, but if it involved the master's important affairs, she would not dare to hide anything.

As soon as Xie Runcai arrived at Jiang Baobao's yard, Xiao Shu had already found out everything and reported to her enthusiastically.

"Master, I found it!"

"A year ago, Xing'er had been sending gifts to Mother Zhao, who was in charge of personnel assignments. At first, it was just some simple food and drinks, but later it became a rare gift."

"Mother Zhao asked Xing'er what she wanted, and Xing'er just said that she wanted to be transferred to another courtyard. If there was an opportunity, she would ask Mother Zhao to give her a push."

"Two months ago, a second-class maid position suddenly became vacant in the eldest master's courtyard. Xing'er gave Madam Zhao ten taels of silver, and everything has been arranged."

"Wait only a month, then go directly to serve the eldest master."

Xie Run: "What a coincidence! Xing'er's new assignment is actually to the eldest son's courtyard."

Xie Run had investigated two things before, but he always felt that there was a missing connection.

Now I have finally found it.

Xiao Shu: "How can such a coincidence happen in this world?"

"The maids in the master's yard are not easily replaced. They are all prepared to grow up together."

"The eldest master never said that the maids in the courtyard were not taking good care of the staff, and suddenly there was a vacancy... Master, I feel that Nanny Mu is not clean at all."

The eldest son is young, so the maids in the yard are all dispatched under the control of Nanny Mu.

Once Nanny Mu gets involved with Xing'er, she will no longer be innocent.

"Has this been planned for a year?" Xie Run thought for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and said, "A year ago, it was Jiang Baobao who provoked me and got me demoted to a concubine... It turns out this girl has been planning a way out for herself for so long."

Xiao Shu couldn't help but mutter, "Concubine Jiang is indeed not a good master. Xing'er's desire to find a way out is understandable, but why would she go after Concubine Wan?!"

Concubine Wan's reputation in the backyard is not much better than Jiang Baobao's.

As a fellow slave, Xiao Shu didn't understand Xing'er's behavior.

Xie Run: "You have to ask Xing'er about this."

Xie Run has always disliked Jiang Baobao for being useless. He was treated like a pawn and played around all the time, and he could only roar in helplessness.

She originally had no hope for Jiang Baobao.

Who knew that Jiang Baobao could actually bring her some surprises.

Xing'er confessed!