The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 199 Recruiting new people

Logically speaking, after Xie Run selected these materials, they would be sent to the courtyards of several concubines and concubines for selection first.

After these people had finished picking, it was the turn of Concubine Lu and the others to pick up the remaining items.

Now that she is with Xie Run, she is so lucky that she can be selected among the concubines and concubines first.

There is a big difference between picking these materials first and picking them later.

Concubine Lu knew that this was Eunuch Shi'an doing Concubine Xie a favor.

She subconsciously looked at Xie Run.

Xie Run nodded slightly, "You can also pick out two pieces to make clothes, so you can look more energetic when you wear them."

"It's just that the eunuchs didn't go there specifically, so you can't lose the reward."

Concubine Lu was somewhat flattered and nodded hurriedly, "That's for sure."

"kingfisher……"

Xie Run smiled and said, "Look at you, you're so happy. You haven't even chosen the material yet, and you're already so happy."

After a few jokes, Xie Run also gave Dan Tao a look.

Dan Tao took out two heavy sachets from her sleeves, and asked the little maid to go in and get some silver, which she stuffed one by one into the hands of the person delivering the gifts.

Xie Run took his concubine Lu to choose materials.

There are many types of these materials, most of which are fur, but they can also be used to make clothes, jackets and cloaks.

Xie Run took a fancy to a pure white fox fur material, which felt particularly soft.

She even leaned in to sniff it and said, "This material is so well processed, it doesn't have any smell at all."

In the past, no matter how good the things sent to him were, they would always have a peculiar smell of animal hair, which Xie Run actually didn't like very much.

Eunuch Shi'an smiled and said, "Indeed. This was originally tribute from the north. The Emperor was in high spirits today, so he opened the treasury and gave a batch to both the prince and Prince An."

Xie Run asked curiously, "Your Majesty is so happy today, but what good news is there?"

Eunuch Shi'an: "The Emperor has taken a fancy to a new palace maid and has directly made her a beauty. He is very fond of her. Judging from her appearance... maybe she will be the next Imperial Concubine Chen."

Xie Run was stunned.

She said, it’s already the New Year, how come there are still so many good materials given as rewards?

It turns out that the emperor is not playing by the rules again.

He is so old and he still dotes on a palace maid. She is in really good health.

Concubine Lu sighed, "It's a great blessing for a palace maid to be promoted to a beauty."

According to the rules, palace maids who served the emperor were usually given the title of Cai Nu or Yu Nu. The most favored ones could only be given the title of Bao Lin.

But the current emperor directly skipped the titles of Cai Nu, Yu Nu, Bao Lin and Cai Ren, and gave the new bride the title of Beauty.

I jumped four levels in one go.

According to the emperor's nature and this method of enthronement, it would really be as Eunuch Shi'an said.

This is the next Concubine Chen.

While Concubine Lu was selecting the material, Xie Run quietly asked Eunuch Shi'an, "How is the prince feeling?"

King Jing must be in a bad mood because his father is not doing his job properly.

Eunuch Shi'an lowered his eyelids and shook his head gently.

Xie Run will know.

King Jing was indeed very unhappy with the emperor.

Xie Run felt that King Jing was a bit like a young man who had reached puberty late.

In the past, his father's power suppressed him, so he pretended to be a filial son and was very obedient.

As he gradually became stronger and his father became weaker, he began to find fault with his father, as if he wanted to get back all the oppression and grievances he suffered during his adolescence.

Now King Jing felt unhappy no matter how he looked at his own father.

Xie Run thought about it and decided not to offend King Jing for the time being.

After selecting the materials from his own share, Xie Run asked someone to invite Eunuch Shi'an for tea and gave him a big red envelope.

"This is a red envelope for the Chinese New Year, to share some of the good luck."

"This is the first time the fathers-in-law have come to my yard this year. If I don't even take a red envelope, I'm afraid people will say I'm stingy."

Eunuch Shi'an said exaggeratedly, "Who dares to say that Concubine Xie is stingy?"

"The maids and servants in the palace love to take Concubine Xie's rewards. They all say that Concubine Xie is generous and easygoing."

"If it weren't for me watching today, the guys carrying the boxes would have doubled their strength, and each of them would have taken the opportunity to thank the master for the reward."

After all, he is someone serving King Jing, so he must be eloquent.

Xie Run was so happy because of the comfort given by Eunuch Shi'an.

In fact, in Prince Jing's Mansion, the person who was most generous was Fang Yuaner.

But Fang Yuaner has a bad temper.

The people below were happy to receive her rewards, but were also nervous when working for her.

Sometimes when she is in a bad mood, she may not even reward you for doing something.

This also led to Fang Yuaner having a very bad reputation among the servants in the palace, only slightly better than Jiang Baobao.

Just at this moment, Taotao's voice was heard in the room.

Eunuch Shi'an: "Listen to our Fifth Young Master's voice, it's really powerful."

"Last time, the prince complained to me about being kicked by the Fifth Young Master. I felt so sorry for him and was about to offer some words of comfort to him, but he just started to boast about how the Fifth Young Master was strong and healthy, and that he would be a man of both civil and military talents in the future."

Xie Run couldn't help laughing.

Dan Tao had no choice but to come out, "Fifth Young Master can't stay in the room and insists on going out to play."

Eunuch Shi'an was surprised and asked, "How could the Fifth Young Master go outside in such a cold weather?"

"Children can't be cooped up. Dress them warmly and take them outside for a walk. Don't treat them too pampered." Xie Run smiled and said, "But I can't hold him."

Although Taotao is only eight months old, Dantao and Xiaoshu always wrap him up in three layers of wrapping every time they take him out. He looks like a big ball.

Xie Run had thin arms and legs, so he couldn't be carried at all.

She thought about it and said to Eunuch Shi'an, "Please tell the prince a message for me."

"Just say that the Fifth Young Master wants to take him out to play, but I can't hold him, so I'm waiting for the Prince to come and take him out."

Eunuch Shi'an was a little at a loss.

Anyone who raises a child in the mansion treats the child as their own sweetheart and the apple of their eye, wishing to hold the child in their palm every day.

If the weather is a little colder or hotter, I can't go out.

Years ago, Princess Ruyi was angry with Concubine Fang because Concubine Fang did not allow her to go out and play in the snow.

How dare Master Xie let the Fifth Young Master, who is only eight months old, go out at this time?!

He is really brave.

Eunuch Shi'an: "I will definitely tell His Majesty."

After Eunuch Shi'an left, Xie Run saw that the snow was about to get heavier, and hurriedly said to Concubine Lu, "I think the snow is getting heavier. It will soon cover the roads. You should go back first."

Concubine Lu also had this concern and nodded quickly: "This servant thinks so too."

"It hurts so much to fall on the ice."

Xie Run couldn't help laughing, "I'll let Xiao Shu and Fang Cheng take you there together."

Afraid that Concubine Lu would be cold, Xie Run also asked her to bring a hot water bottle back.

Concubine Lu joked to herself, "I came here empty-handed, and left with bags galore. If someone didn't know me, they'd think I was here to get something for free."

"Who's taking their own things?" Xie Run joked with her, "If you say that, I'll have to give you a few more hot water bottles, so that you can have a full house."

Concubine Lu and the other maids all laughed.

Xie Run thought Concubine Lu was quite interesting.

He has the mentality of swallowing insults, but occasionally he also has some bottom line and backbone.

Although he comes from a humble background, he can take jokes, is not too sensitive or self-deprecating, and has the ability to gossip.

This is also the reason why Xie Run is willing to keep in touch with her.

The backyard of the palace is so small, and she will live here for the rest of her life.

Someone has to speak up.

After seeing Concubine Lu off, he turned around and heard Yueyaer say excitedly, "This material is smooth and thick, it can be made into a cloak!"

"My master often talks about going to the Banshan Pavilion to enjoy the snow. This is the perfect outfit for me. I'll be like the person in the painting when I wear it."

Zihu also whispered, "This is suitable for making into a cloak. It looks warm."

When they saw Xie Run coming, they all asked for his opinion with a smile.

Xie Run smiled and said, "I'm good at everything. It depends on your skills."