The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 226 Rewarding the Palace Maid

When Jiang Baobao heard that Xiao Guizi took one hundred taels of silver from her, only used ten taels to do things, and pocketed ninety taels for herself, she almost fainted from anger.

She raised her foot and kicked Xiao Guizi hard on the shoulder, knocking her to the ground.

Jiang Baobao cursed angrily, "You lowly slave! How dare you embezzle my money? Who gave you the guts?!"

"You took the money, but you can't even get the job done, and you've even implicated me, you idiot!"

Xie Run really wanted to suggest that Jiang Baobao take a look in the mirror.

How could she have the nerve to scold Xiao Guizi? !

In just a short while, Jiang Baobao confessed.

The princess was too lazy to waste words: "Drag Concubine Jiang away and send her back. Give her five canes and confine her to the small Buddhist temple for half a month!"

The princess would not easily use physical punishment on the concubines in the backyard.

Five strokes of the cane is already a severe punishment.

Originally, the princess was not planning to impose such a severe punishment, but Concubine Jiang was stupid and vicious, and refused to repent. If she was not punished more severely, she would definitely not learn her lesson.

The princess doesn't want to see such a stupid thing happen a second time.

After Concubine Jiang was dragged out and caned, the princess asked Xie Run with a smile: "Sister Xie, do you think my punishment is too severe?"

Xie Run replied softly, "Concubine Jiang has refused to change despite repeated admonitions. Even without severe punishment, I'm afraid she won't learn her lesson."

"Your Highness is so thoughtful and considerate in her actions. I admire you."

The princess waved her hand and said, "Just look around more. You'll naturally learn how to handle these things after you've seen enough."

The princess almost said directly that she would let Xie Run take charge of the affairs of the palace in the future.

Things have come to this point, and Xie Run is in this position, so it is difficult for him to refuse again and again.

Xie Run was about to leave Qingsong Courtyard when he suddenly heard someone say that King Jing had arrived.

She was slightly surprised.

In the blink of an eye, Prince Jing walked into the main courtyard with a brisk pace, his face looked very unhappy, followed by Eunuch Shi'an and others.

Seeing Xie Run, King Jing was also a little surprised. "Today is not the day to pay respects, why are you here?"

Xie Run bowed and said gently, "Princess, please come to Qingsong Courtyard for tea."

King Jing nodded, his expression looking slightly better, and he sat down at the top of the table.

King Jing: "I just came in and saw someone being tortured in the courtyard. What happened in the palace?"

The princess slowly sat back in her seat and said calmly, "Concubine Jiang bullied Concubine Fang and deliberately spread rumors that Concubine Fang was plotting to murder Concubine Lian and the Sixth Young Master. I dared not condone this. Moreover, she refused to admit her fault and was arrogant, so I punished her with five strokes of the cane."

King Jing snorted, "She loves to stir up trouble. She hasn't learned her lesson after several punishments. How can five strokes of the cane be enough?!"

"Five more sticks!"

Xie Run and the princess subconsciously glanced at Prince Jing.

King Jing was obviously furious, and he happened to come across the incident with Concubine Jiang, which made him vent his anger.

The princess was not afraid of his anger, so she just asked, "Why is your Highness so angry? What happened?"

King Jing glanced at Eunuch Shi'an.

Eunuch Shi'an stepped aside, and everyone saw that there was a beautiful woman dressed as a palace maid following him.

The woman's appearance was not outstanding, and her temperament was very gentle and docile, but her figure was particularly eye-catching.

Her chest is plump but her waist is extremely slender, which fits the description of being easy to bear and give birth to in the eyes of the older generation.

The princess raised her eyebrows and said with a half-smile, "Is mother giving the prince another close friend as a reward?"

The corner of King Jing's mouth twitched, and he also sneered, "Princess, you are so virtuous, why are you always hoping that mother will give me a reward?"

"Remember when Mother said she wanted to take another concubine for me, the Princess was totally against it?"

The princess smiled and ignored him, asking, "Is this girl really a gift from my mother?"

King Jing fell silent for a moment.

He said coldly and with a hint of disdain, "I saw that Xiaoliu had no one to take care of him, so I asked my mother for a nanny who could take care of the child. Who knew that my mother would give me such a person?"

If it weren't for the occasion, the princess would have laughed out loud.

This is something that Concubine Rou could really do.

In the eyes of Concubine Rou, her son's backyard lacked a virtuous woman who could raise children, so he specifically asked her for someone.

Her first reaction was that there were not enough servants in King Jing's backyard, and he was implicitly asking her for rewards.

Of course, she immediately picked out a palace maid who was easy to give birth to and well-behaved and sent her over.

How can an old lady compare to a caring person?

The palace maids can take care of the children and serve King Jing.

If she is favored and has another son or daughter, adding to the family of Prince Jing, that would be a great thing.

This mother and son have always been talking at cross purposes and can never see eye to eye.

The princess watched the show with great pleasure, "Now that the person has been brought back, what position do you think should be given to him?"

King Jing glanced at the princess and felt angry again.

But thinking that the princess was pregnant, he didn't mock her like before and said coldly, "When did I ever say I wanted to take a concubine?"

"My mother had this person sent directly to the palace, and she can be sent back directly tomorrow."

The palace maid standing by was so frightened that she knelt down on the spot.

"Please spare my life, Your Majesty! Please spare my life, Your Majesty!"

The princess sighed, "Since she was chosen by my mother, she must be very outstanding in the palace."

"If she were to be sent back like this today, firstly, it would be difficult to explain to Mother, and secondly, her future life would be difficult."

King Jing waved his hand casually, "If the princess is willing to protect her, then make the arrangements as you wish."

The princess nodded slightly. "If you want to return to the palace, report back to mother in two days and I will send you back. If not, you can stay in the palace and be a maid."

The maid lowered her head and thought for a moment before she whispered, "Princess, I am willing to stay in the palace."

The princess glanced at Mother Li and said, "Then take her down to settle her down."

Mother Li originally thought that the palace maid was just trying to be a concubine, and she looked at her with an unfriendly look.

When she heard that she had become a maid in the mansion, she immediately became much kinder and said, "Miss, please follow me to collect the share of the mansion's allowance."

The maid said sweetly, "Thank you for your hard work, mother."

Xie Run finished watching the play, bowed slowly, and said to King Jing, "Your Majesty, Princess, I will take my leave now."

King Jing paused and asked Xie Run a few more questions about Taotao.

Xie Run answered the questions one by one without saying much, and behaved very obediently.

Seeing her acting so well-behaved, King Jing felt like laughing and decided not to embarrass Xie Run. "You should go back first, lest it snow on the road again."

"Yes." Xie Run bowed slowly.