The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 121: Confession: "...Back then, I was unwilling to enter the palace as a concubine.&quo

King Jing sighed, "This is the first time I regret not having more people in my backyard."

As long as there is one who can stand on his own, even if she is a concubine, King Jing is willing to make an exception and let her be supported.

It just happened to be the opposite.

Xie Run couldn't comfort him, so he asked him to hold the child.

"Your Majesty, would you like to hold the child?"

King Jing was startled, but pretended to be calm and said, "Nonsense!"

"Why would I, a grown man, hold a child?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the baby in the cradle.

"It's so small, what if it gets bumped into something by mistake?"

He actually looked as if he was facing a great enemy.

Xie Run suppressed his laughter, knowing that persuasion was useless.

She deliberately teased King Jing, "Although it's better to have a grandson than a son, Your Highness is young and strong now. I wonder how many years it will take before you can have a grandson."

"Why not just hug our son first and enjoy some family happiness."

"What do you mean by family happiness?" King Jing said seriously, "This king has no shortage of these."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Xie Run laughing quietly.

A pair of peach blossom eyes are full of smiles, as if crushing a piece of spring love.

Gentle and affectionate, soft to the heart.

King Jing raised his hand and pinched her nose, "You're already a mother, yet you're still so naughty!"

Xie Runjiao glanced at him and said, "Your Highness is already my father, but he still holds a grudge, doesn't he?"

King Jing was slightly annoyed: "If you keep talking nonsense, there will be no reward."

Xie Run suddenly became quiet and raised his hand to cover his mouth.

A pair of clear eyes looked at King Jing eagerly, as if she really wanted his reward.

King Jing chuckled and took out a delicate white jade plum blossom hairpin from his sleeve.

This hairpin is small and exquisite, with the hairpin head and the needle connected as one. The plum petals are distinct, delicate and lifelike.

White jade is not particularly rare, but such exquisite craftsmanship and carving are rare in the world today.

Xie Run's eyes were clear and smiling, "Thank you for the reward, Your Highness."

King Jing placed the white jade plum blossom hairpin in her hand and said, "When I have time, I will personally pin your hair."

"You are the only one in the mansion who has this hairpin."

When saying this, King Jing showed a rare tenderness.

Xie Run's eyes moistened instantly, but a faint smile played on the corners of her mouth. She whispered softly, "I am so lucky to be able to enter the prince's palace and serve him by his side for the rest of my life."

She leaned gently in King Jing's arms, soft as water, affectionate and timid.

King Jing felt that: "It is a blessing for me to have a peaceful year."

Because King Jing came back late, he had dinner at Chunshan Courtyard.

Xie Run was in the bedroom, thinking that it was almost time, so he quietly wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.

In the blink of an eye, those peach blossom eyes that were full of passion turned red and tears flowed quietly.

Dan Tao came in to see the child, and when she turned around, she saw that her master's eyes were red.

He immediately said distressedly: "Master, everything is fine, why are you crying?"

"The imperial physician said that you can't cry right after giving birth, otherwise you might develop health problems later in life."

Xie Run wiped away his tears and said softly, "I understand. Can you see how the child is doing?"

"Fifth Young Master is sleeping soundly. Please stop crying..."

Xie Run nodded obediently.

When Dan Tao went out, she frowned and sighed.

After finishing his meal, King Jing came out from nowhere and said in a cold voice, "What are you sighing about when things are so nice?"

Dan Tao was startled and immediately bowed, "Your Highness. This servant, this servant...is just worried about you, my master."

King Jing frowned, "What happened?"

Dan Tao glanced around and saw that Prince Jing was only accompanied by Eunuch Shi'an. She gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness, the master is giving birth today. A little girl suddenly mentioned outside the window that the master had broken his leg and it almost made the master's delivery difficult..."

King Jing's eyes darkened. "When did this happen? Why haven't I heard anyone mention it?"

Dan Tao's eyes were red as she said, "The girl has been tied up by Chun Juan and thrown into the woodshed, waiting to be interrogated after the master gives birth."

"But the master is worried about the master, and is crying quietly right now."

"I lost my composure because I felt sorry for my master."

King Jing had never seen Xie Run cry.

When Xie Run spoke inappropriately and angered him, King Jing had never even seen a look of fear on Xie Run's face, let alone crying.

When King Jing heard that Xie Run was crying, he felt very uncomfortable.

King Jing ignored Dan Tao and walked into the bedroom.

As soon as I came in, I saw Xie Run lying on the bed, moving in a panic, as if he was hiding something.

Xie Run lowered his head: "Why is the prince here? Have you finished your meal so soon?"

King Jing said calmly, "Raise your head."

Xie Run's body stiffened, and he slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of red eyes.

King Jing's expression, which he had managed to keep calm, suddenly became cold.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the pity and heartache in his words were about to overflow.

"What injustice have you suffered that makes you cry quietly here?"

"Tell this king, I will get it back for you."

King Jing was now thinking that someone was trying to harm Xie Run, and he was feeling very angry.

Unexpectedly, Xie Run hesitated for a long time before saying, "I am at fault. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

King Jing frowned even more tightly. "You gave me a healthy son. What's wrong with that?"

"Are you worried about your father?"

"I will send someone to Chenjun to visit you when the time comes. You don't have to worry too much."

Xie Run's fair little face was obviously stunned, and he seemed to have forgotten his sadness.

After a while, she seemed to react and said with a wry smile, "Did Dan Tao tell the prince?"

King Jing said: "There aren't so many coincidences in the world."

"That little girl told you all this at the critical moment of your birth. Even if she harbored some ill intentions, it's not a pity to grant her death!"

"Your father is thousands of miles away. The news of his broken leg didn't come earlier or later, but at this time. Someone must be trying to harm you and your son."

When King Jing finished speaking, his expression became very ugly.

"Don't worry, I will never let this matter go easily."

Xie Run wiped the tears that fell from the corners of her eyes and said softly, "Your Majesty, this is not the matter I want to apologize for."

"What's that?"

Xie Run clutched the quilt tightly, lowered his head and said, "I have something that I have never confessed to the prince."

"Now this matter has been used as a pretext, and I have no way to complain."

"All of this is due to the mistakes I made when I was young and ignorant."

King Jing was puzzled and asked, "If you don't tell me what happened, how can I know whether you are really wrong or not?"

Xie Run didn't dare to look into King Jing's eyes, as if he was ready to die bravely.

"Your Majesty, I did not want to enter the palace as a concubine back then."

King Jing: "..."

As soon as Xie Run said this, the room fell silent.

Is King Jing happy?

Of course I’m not happy, and a little angry!

His favorite concubine, after giving birth to a healthy son for him, told him at the moment of his greatest joy that she had actually been unwilling to marry him.

Who would be happy if this happened to them?

If someone is strong-willed and concerned about reputation, he would probably just walk away.