The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 194 Eat and look ugly

"Duke Ying controls the Dingbei Army and has generations of meritorious service. This Concubine Sun... is of truly distinguished status."

Xie Run smiled and said, "From now on, the status of women in this mansion will only become more and more noble."

As King Jing gets closer to the center of power, his weight will become heavier, and the women around him and the forces behind him will also become more and more powerful.

Now is naturally good, but the future is unknown...

Xiao Shu: "Master, wasn't it said a while ago that the Prince of Zhenguo injured someone on horseback... Among those injured was a young lady from the Duke of Yingguo's mansion."

"She was said to be kindhearted and went to distribute porridge herself, but who could have imagined that she would be met with such misfortune?"

Xie Rundao: "That's her."

She looked at the two maids with a smile: "It would be a great thing if a kind-hearted concubine came to our house."

Xiao Shu and Dan Tao always felt something was strange when they saw their master's smile.

Dan Tao whispered, "This time the Emperor not only gave a concubine to our prince, but also to Prince Wei and Prince An."

"Prince Wei's palace already has four concubines, which has long exceeded the regulations. Now another one has been bestowed upon him. Everyone is waiting to see the excitement."

Since even the emperor took the initiative to grant concubines beyond the regulations, how could the Ministry of Clan Affairs refuse to present jade plates to Concubine Liang and others from Prince Wei's Mansion on the grounds of abiding by the rules?

But if the Ministry of Clan Affairs really gave Concubine Liang a jade plate, and opened this loophole, the descendants would follow suit and each of them would have four or five concubines. Where would the royal rules be?

If the emperor at the top does something against the rules and the people below follow suit, then the rule will be meaningless.

Xie Run felt a little sad after hearing this.

Suddenly, she remembered something: "I remember that Prince An's Mansion also had two concubines. Why haven't we heard any news about the sudden addition of a concubine?"

Xiao Shu whispered, "That Concubine Wu from Prince An's Mansion made a mistake a while ago and was demoted to a concubine."

Xie Run lowered his eyes to glance at the plum blossoms in the painting, which were about to bloom, and said softly, "That's quite a coincidence."

"Isn't it?"

A deep male voice suddenly broke in.

Xie Run looked up curiously and saw King Jing coming in through the curtain.

She approached and saluted, then looked up at the sky outside and asked curiously, "Your Highness, you came really early today."

King Jing stood by the stove, warming himself by the fire, and scoffed, "Fifth brother, your eating manners are too ugly."

Xie Run had no expression when he heard this, and just glanced at the people around him.

Several maids went out, leaving Xiaoshu and Dantao inside to serve.

Xie Run said lightly: "Your Highness is becoming more and more unrestrained in his words, and there is also the little maid here."

Prince Jing held her hand and said nonchalantly, "Fifth brother, in order to please father, found an excuse to demote his beloved Consort Wu to a concubine. This makes third brother and I look immature and makes father bear the blame."

Xie Run only said softly: "I believe that everything the prince does is justified."

As if she felt that what she said was unpleasant, she gently added: "You have your own decisions and bottom line!"

When you praise someone, you can't just say something that anyone can say. You have to be more precise and, ideally, touch the person's heart.

Otherwise, the person who speaks will find it boring, and the person who listens will find it even more boring.

King Jing laughed twice, stretched out his long arms, pulled Xie Run into his arms and kissed him.

Xie Run was quite surprised. "Is the prince going to marry a new concubine? Are you so happy that you're confused?"

You have to know that King Jing is quite reserved during the day and never does anything out of line.

In front of the maids, pulling her hand was already the maximum.

He actually kissed her in front of Dan Tao and Xiao Shu today?

The smile on King Jing's face became more sorrowful. "In your eyes, am I such a lustful and brainless person?"

Xie Run quickly tried to comfort him, "Of course not. In my eyes, Your Highness is the most omnipotent, wise and powerful person."

King Jing was overjoyed by the praise, but he still kept a serious expression.

He changed the subject and continued, "Are you jealous?"

Xie Run paused, "If you say so, then so."

King Jing: "You're still stubborn!"

Xie Run: “…”

Seeing that Xie Run had nothing to say, the smile between King Jing's eyebrows became more intense.

It can be seen that he was very depressed some time ago and he is indeed happy today.

"Some time ago, my fifth brother and I went to attend to the emperor when he was ill. The emperor hinted at appointing a crown prince in his words. My fifth brother couldn't help it and wanted to please the emperor, so he did this to depose him."

King Jing scoffed, "But he doesn't even think about it. Is father the kind of person who needs to be flattered by a good son?"

King Jing also wanted that position, but he never bothered to disguise himself.

This is human nature. No matter how hard you try to disguise yourself, clues will still show up.

When the emperor sees you, he will think that you have one face in front of others and another behind their backs.

Who knows what kind of bad intentions you have.

Xie Run would not agree with King Jing's complaints about the Emperor and King An.

Seeing Xie Run remained silent, King Jing suddenly asked, "Sui Sui, are you not going to thank me?"

"What are you thanking me for?" Xie Run raised his eyes, puzzled. "Didn't I already thank you for your reward, Your Highness?"

Prince Jing reminded him subtly, "Fifth brother had two concubines. One was chosen by our father during the selection, and the other was his favorite. The one who was demoted now was his favorite concubine."

After saying that, King Jing stared at Xie Run.

It seems to be saying, I am so good to you, why don’t you come and thank me?

Prince An's two concubines were appointed by the emperor, and naturally had better family backgrounds, so they could help Prince An in his fight for the throne.

So in order to make room for the new concubine, the favored one has to suffer a little first.

Who told her that she couldn't help Prince An and that her whole family still had to rely on Prince An for support?

Xie Run pretended not to understand, "Your Majesty, am I your favorite concubine?"

King Jing raised his hand and pinched her face, "Isn't this king's love for you enough?"

"If you continue to spoil me, I'm afraid everyone in the backyard will be gritting their teeth at you."

Xie Run curled his lips and smiled: "Yes, yes, yes! Thanks to the prince for protecting me, I can have the good life today."

"But then again, it is precisely because I serve the prince that I am so devoted to him..."

King Jing was instantly satisfied, and all the hair on his body felt smooth and comfortable.

He hooked his arm around Xie Run's waist and glanced at the painting on the desk.

Suddenly, he said, "This study is not cold at all."