Professional Ethics of a Concubine

After hearing this, Concubine Sun was also moved.

Their status was too low and they were still slaves. Even if they were favored and gave birth to children, they could not raise them themselves.

What's more, the prince's mind is now on Concubine Ye, and they have no chance of gaining favor.

If you rely on Concubine Ye, show your loyalty to her, and become her, you might even be favored once or twice.

This may not be a way to climb up.

Although Concubine Sun was tempted, she had become much more cautious and did not agree immediately. Instead, she said,

"Let's think about it and wait and see. Concubine Ye is still young and has only been in the palace for half a year. It's normal that there is no good news.

Moreover, the concubine has the help of the imperial physician to treat her uterine cold, so she may become pregnant at any time.

If we go up to her now, wouldn't we be slapping the concubine in the face and cursing her for not being able to get pregnant?

We said some nice things, like helping the concubine to gain favor and giving birth to children for her to raise, but in the end we still wanted to share favor with her.

The concubine is an extremely smart woman. You see, she can control the princess to her will. We should be more cautious and find out the concubine's attitude first."

After hearing these words, Concubine Zhao's restless mind gradually calmed down, but she couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas, I think we may not be favored by the prince. His disgust was too obvious today. He called us whores in a brothel and even insulted ourselves."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Concubine Sun quickly covered her mouth, glared at her, looked around, and warned her again.

"Be careful not to talk too much!"

Concubine Zhao bit her lip and said unconvincedly,

"I know this is hard to say. But, sister, look at Concubine Ye, she dares to say anything and never gives anyone face. Maybe the prince likes such a straightforward personality?!"

"Being straightforward does not mean being brainless." Concubine Sun knew that she was getting anxious because she had always been out of favor, so she gently comforted her.

"Although we are not favored, the princess is tolerant and does not torture us. This kind of life is better than being an actor before, right? Don't make a big mistake because of impatience, like I did before, I almost lost my life."

Concubine Zhao nodded, but she didn't agree in her heart.

Such a boring life of being a widower is worse than being an actor.

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On this side, Ye Qingzhi was invited to the princess by Nanny Zhou.

"Qingzhi, His Highness came over here just now and got really angry, telling the concubines to learn the rules and regulations, and also told you to come and pay your respects to me every day. What is he trying to do?"

When Zhang Jingyi saw Ye Qingzhi, she helped her up and asked her without waiting for her to salute.

"Princess, the prince is doing this to establish your prestige! Before, we were just a small mansion, so it didn't matter if the rules were lax, and no one was watching.

But now, our master is the Prince Jing, and he has to climb up... This harem can no longer be as unruly as before, otherwise the emperor will find out and blame the prince and the princess, and will think that the masters are incompetent and unworthy of the task!"

Ye Qingzhi spoke with a serious face.

Zhang Jingyi's face turned really ugly after hearing the last part. What she couldn't tolerate the most was being held back!!!

Today, she has made a lot of progress compared to before, but it is still far from enough!

Ye Qingzhi glanced at the princess, knowing that she had really listened to him, and continued,

"Whether the prince's harem is peaceful, whether the princess is tolerant and generous without losing her dignity, and whether the concubines are obedient and abide by their duties, all these can measure the prince's character and ability, and are also included in the emperor's assessment form.

Before, I wanted to be lazy, so I asked Princess to not pay my respects, but now I absolutely cannot do that.

You are the princess, and I am the concubine. No matter what time it is, I will respect you and maintain your prestige. "

Zhang Jingyi's eyes turned red when she heard this. She looked at Ye Qingzhi and said with emotion,

"Qingzhi, how could I deserve you to be so devoted to me? If I doubt you or do anything wrong to you in the future, I will die a miserable death!"

"Princess, there is no need to do this. I am planning for you, and I will also be a beneficiary. We are an alliance of interests." Ye Qingzhi said with a smile.

Zhang Jingyi didn’t think that there were only interests between her and Ye Qingzhi. She already regarded Ye Qingzhi as her own sister.

As for Prince Jing, although he was her husband, Zhang Jingyi also understood that she had never won his heart.

She was grateful to King Jing for accepting her and treating her with dignity when she was married off, allowing her not only to survive but also to live a better and better life.

Her gratitude and awe for her husband have always been greater than love.

Therefore, over the years, she has been able to face so many concubines in the harem and still be content, tolerant, and always put him first and foremost in everything.

When Ye Qingzhi first gained favor, she knew that she could make her husband happy, so she didn't want to torture her, but to protect her, so that she could make her husband happy.

Seeing Ye Qingzhi becoming more and more favored, even to the point of being the only one favored, how could she not feel jealous?

However, once she starts to feel jealous, it will be difficult for her to stay calm and behave in a way that satisfies her husband.

She can't change her husband, nor can she defeat Ye Qingzhi, so what can she do?

As she tossed and turned in sleepless nights, Zhang Jingyi slowly realized that if she wanted to survive and protect her two children, the only thing she could do was to change herself and let herself go.

So, gradually, in her heart, King Jing was no longer her husband, but a high and mighty master, or even a god whom she had to serve and who could bestow her honor and power.

She couldn't allow herself to hold her master back, couldn't allow herself to bring discredit to the god in her heart, and naturally she hoped for the best for her master.

Therefore, she calmly accepted her husband's special favor for Ye Qingzhi.

There is nothing wrong in letting an outstanding and intelligent woman like Qingzhi serve and accompany her husband, which is helping him.

Especially since Qingzhi was wholeheartedly planning for her, treating her well from the bottom of her heart, and maintaining her status and authority, she was able to accept Qingzhi even more.

Even as Qingzhi helped her, her gratitude towards her grew stronger.

Ye Qingzhi had no idea that the princess had been thinking about so many things in her mind. She continued to talk about her next plan.

“When the palace banquet is held at the end of the year, I will cooperate with the princess. You will show your majesty and generosity as the mistress of the house, and I will show my obedience and loyalty to the master.

In this way, the emperor will see it and praise the prince and princess for their harmony in the harem, good governance, and outstanding abilities.

And the other mistresses of noble families, seeing that the princess can make a concubine so obedient, will also look up to you and praise your great means.

After all, I am not an ordinary concubine. Not only am I favored by His Highness, I also have the support of Prince Su, and I am good friends with Princess Ling Yue. I also became famous at the Fang Mansion banquet, letting others know that I am not someone to be trifled with.

I have such a strong backer that I am tough with my mother, the Crown Princess, and I won't give in. However, I am respectful and obedient to you, Princess.

This further highlights how capable you are!

Add to that the reputation you gained from making the Queen suffer, and the good reputation you gained from being tolerant and generous to your former mother and sister in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and you are truly awesome. I dare say that no one will look down on you anymore!"

Zhang Jingyi,...

Just like this, who wouldn't be confused after hearing this? Who wouldn't want to give their heart to Concubine Ye after hearing this? !