The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 188 That’s it

As the orders came down one by one, Xie Run could tell that King Jing was still soft-hearted.

In the end, no one in the yard was killed.

But the lives of the people below are as thin as paper.

His light words still determined the suffering of the rest of their lives.

After hearing the punishment, the few girls fell to the ground with despair in their eyes, not even daring to cry for help.

He was afraid of angering King Jing and having his life taken away.

The other maids and servants also had sad faces, and they all covered their faces and cried silently.

After dealing with the people, King Jing said to Xie Run: "You go back to Chunshan Courtyard first. I will come to see you later."

Xie Run nodded tiredly, "Then I will go back first."

King Jing also said the same thing to the princess.

The fatigue on the princess's face was even more obvious, and the darkness in her eyes could not be concealed.

When Xie Run returned to the yard and washed up, King Jing came under the cover of night.

Xie Run stood up to greet him and said gently, "Your Highness has been busy outside all day, but is dinner ready? I'll have someone make something easy to digest. Would you like to eat first?"

"The kitchen staff has already boiled the water. Your Highness can take a bath and change clothes first..."

A smile slowly spread across King Jing's solemn features. "How did you know I was staying the night?"

He raised his hand and took hers.

Xie Run was startled and asked knowingly, "Where is your Highness going at this late hour?"

After running around all day, you still have to go to other yards to deal with things. Aren’t you tired?

King Jing understood her implication, "You've grown so hot-tempered, and you dare to tease me!"

Xie Run refused to acknowledge her, "I just feel sorry for you."

King Jing led Xie Run inside and said, "Eat something first. I'll tell you something later."

Xie Run nodded slightly.

In fact, when King Jing just asked about staying overnight, she had already heard what might have happened in the palace.

According to usual practice, King Jing didn't need to say anything at this time, as it meant he would stay overnight at Chunshan Courtyard.

But since he asked this question, it means that he has some troubles that need to be dealt with.

After serving King Jing a meal and bathing, the two men got on the couch.

Xie Run leaned on King Jing's legs, his long hair scattered all over the ground.

Prince Jing nonchalantly played with a strand of her hair. After a long moment, he said, "Something happened in the palace today."

Seeing that Xie Run wasn't too surprised, King Jing asked curiously, "Why aren't you curious?"

Xie Run was silent for a moment. "Today, the princess looks exhausted and in a very bad mood... She was never this tired when she came to the palace to take care of the sick in the past."

King Jing said, "I forgot that you are always careful."

Just as he finished speaking, Prince Jing said, "Noble Concubine Chen had a miscarriage."

Xie Run was startled and quickly stood up, "What... is going on?"

King Jing patted her on the back, signaling her not to be afraid, "Originally, I shouldn't have told you these things."

"It's just that there have been constant disturbances in the mansion recently. The princess and I are afraid that we are too busy to take care of you and Taotao. That's why I told you all these things so that you can have an idea of what's going on."

Xie Run nodded, "I know."

"The Emperor's illness hasn't improved, and Concubine Chen has had another miscarriage. Your Highness, tending to her in the palace must be quite tiring, isn't it?"

King Jing's eyes were gloomy. "How can serving father be considered tiring? I'm afraid the princess will be tired for a while."

Xie Run didn't quite understand what King Jing said.

Now that the emperor is ill, Prince Jing and the princess, as his son and daughter-in-law, have entered the palace to take care of him, but they are not needed at all for actual serving.

It's just that staying in the palace every day is a bit tiring.

Now King Jing said that the princess would have to work hard for a while. Could it be that the queen was ill and needed her daughter-in-law and concubines to take care of her?

Although he had some guesses in his mind, Xie Run didn't ask any more questions.

After all, if the Queen Mother was unwell, news would soon come out of the palace.

Seeing Xie Run was very silent today, King Jing suddenly said: "I know all the grievances you and Taotao have suffered."

"But these things end here."

King Jing looked at Xie Run with his dark eyes, thinking that Xie Run would be angry and sad, but unexpectedly she looked calm.

Xie Run raised his eyes and looked at King Jing with his narrow and deep peach blossom eyes.

The clear glass-like eyes seemed to be able to accommodate only King Jing.

She said slowly, "Your Majesty, although I don't have any evidence, I can vaguely guess who was responsible for these two incidents."

"I believe that Your Highness is intelligent and resourceful, and he can naturally spot the person stirring up trouble behind the scenes. However, in these troubled times, further investigation will only implicate more innocent people."

"I am not afraid of being wronged. As long as Your Majesty understands the grievances I have suffered, that is enough."

After Xie Run finished speaking, he slowly leaned into King Jing's arms.

King Jing half embraced her and said, "You have always been smart and sensible. I will not let you down."

Xie Run said gently, "I believe in you, Your Majesty."

Today, King Jing spared the life of Concubine An, and Xie Run finally felt a little relieved about King Jing.

At least she saw that King Jing still had some affection for the woman who had served him and given birth to his children.

In that case, she would listen to King Jing and the matter would end here.

In the capital city, the place that was not peaceful was not only Prince Jing’s Mansion, but also the Imperial Palace.

Early the next morning, Prince Jing and the Princess entered the palace again.

This time, news came that the queen was ill and wanted to summon concubines from all palaces and princesses from all prefectures to take care of her.

This kind of serving the sick is not just for fun, it is very likely that you have to serve the patient yourself.

Less than a cup of tea later, Xie Run heard the news again.

Prince Jing's biological mother, Concubine Rou, was also ill, and she insisted that Princess Jing personally take care of her, so she kept Princess Jing in Rouyi Palace.

Xie Run listened and thought for a moment before saying, "I was surprised at how coincidental this was. Now I think the Queen might be truly ill, and Concubine Rou's illness... must be a bit exaggerated."