Don't be a salted fish, the daily life of the concubine in the palace

Cai Ping was very worried that the mood swings of pregnant women would affect the fetus. Shen Wei was less than two months pregnant, which was the most unstable period.

What if Shen Wei is too sad and has a miscarriage? What should we do?

Caiping was very anxious, but Shen Wei was not anxious at all.

"No problem." Shen Wei was happy and at ease.

Now that Prince Yan didn't come to her place, Shen Wei felt much more relaxed. She no longer had to suffer from the pain in her mouth and hands and feet, and could fall asleep early at night.

When Prince Yan came to her place, she had to spend her time serving him, observing his words and expressions and playing the role of a sweet talker, and in the end she was so tired that her hands and feet ached.

Energetic men are the most difficult to please.

Shen Wei did not need the exclusive favor of King Yan, nor did she need King Yan's wholehearted love. In ancient times when there were three wives and four concubines, seeking love was simply asking for trouble, and it was better to have real money.

As long as King Yan has a place for her in his heart and can provide her with stable wealth and resources, she will be satisfied.

Shen Wei licked the corner of her mouth, thinking of a delicacy she had been craving for a long time, and told Cai Ping: "Ask the kitchen to make a bowl of wine-fermented osmanthus ice cream tonight, and add more crushed ice."

It was very hot tonight and it was expected to rain heavily. Since the King of Yan was not coming to her place, she could just secretly eat a bowl of cool ice cream to satisfy her craving.

Cai Ping saw that Shen Wei didn't care much, so she could only nod helplessly: "I will go and tell the small kitchen right away."

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Fangfei Garden.

Xiang'er's hands and feet were shaking with nervousness as she watched Prince Yan walking in the small courtyard.

Since Xiang'er came to the Prince of Yan's mansion, she was often bullied by the servants, and the food she had every day was not enough to fill her stomach. In the palace, concubines who were not favored were even less privileged than the servants.

Her parents favored boys over girls and sold her to a restaurant for money. She was bullied by the servants in the palace and suffered terribly. Xiang'er couldn't stand this desperate and miserable life, so she jumped into the water last night, wanting to end her sad life. By chance, Liu Ma, who was by the princess' side, passed by the pool and asked someone to fish Xiang'er out.

Madam Liu sighed and told Xiang'er: "Since you dare to die, why don't you fight?"

[You have a nice appearance. If you find a way to meet the prince, you may get his favor.]

[If I have a child, I will have the capital to stay in the palace. ]

Maybe it was Aunt Liu's words that worked.

The next day, Xiang'er dressed up and waited for the King of Yan in the garden. When dusk fell, the King of Yan came through the garden with his guards after leaving the court. Xiang'er's heart was beating like a drum, and she went to pay her respects to the King of Yan with a trembling body.

This was the first time she met King Yan up close.

Prince Yan was handsome and heroic, tall and mighty, with sharp eyes and brows, which reminded Xiang'er of the majestic door gods on the gates of temples in the countryside.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Xiang'er's voice was trembling.

The King of Yan did not pause.

Seeing that the King of Yan was about to leave her sight, Xiang'er was extremely anxious. She racked her brains and recalled the romantic widow of her neighbor in the countryside. Whenever the widow wanted to seduce a man, she would stand at the door and wave a bright red peony handkerchief, asking the passing men if they were thirsty.

If the man said "thirst", the widow would smile and lead him into the house.

Xiang'er imitated the widow's demeanor and tone, and said timidly: "Your Majesty, I...I have made tea in Fangfei Garden. Would Your Majesty like to have a cup to quench your thirst?"

I don’t know which word touched the King of Yan, but he stopped.

The course of events that followed was like an illusory dream. She actually invited King Yan to Fangfei Garden where she lived!

Xiang'er stood under the eaves of Fangfei Garden and watched the Prince of Yan stop by the abandoned vegetable garden. Xiang'er was very puzzled. This was the first time the Prince came to her courtyard, but he didn't go into the house and just walked around in the courtyard?

Why is he staring at the abandoned vegetable garden?

But Xiang'er didn't have the courage to ask, and her hands were tangled together nervously.

"Your Highness, it's time for dinner." Finally, the rich butler gently reminded, "Should we ask the kitchen to deliver dinner to Fangfei Garden?"

King Yan nodded: "Yes."

Xiang'er breathed a sigh of relief.

As night fell, bright candles lit up in the main house of Fangfei Garden. Plates of exquisite and delicious food were placed on the table, and Xiang'er swallowed her saliva secretly.

She was born in poverty, but she had never seen such sumptuous food! The King of Yan did not move his chopsticks, so Xiang'er naturally did not dare to move either.

Prince Yan glanced around the room. Although the room was lit by candles, the interior and exterior of the room were decorated very roughly.

King Yan remembered that when Shen Wei lived in Fangfei Garden, the windows were clean and the interior decoration was exquisite. There were no weeds in the yard, and the seedlings in the vegetable garden were neatly planted. The whole Fangfei Garden was full of life.

After leaving the court today, he had planned to continue to visit Shen Wei. Unexpectedly, when he passed by the garden, he heard someone mention "Fangfei Garden", which brought back the memory of the King of Yan.

He came to Fangfei Garden and revisited the old place.

But in just a few months, Fangfei Garden was no longer as bright as it once was. The food on the dinner table was not very appetizing. If Shen Wei was here, she would definitely prepare the most suitable food for him.

Unknowingly, Shen Wei had already spoiled Prince Yan's taste.

"Clap."

Prince Yan put down his chopsticks with a lack of interest, stood up and said, "Let's go to Liuli Pavilion."

Fugui bowed his head respectfully and said, "I will lead the way right away."

Fugui sighed inwardly. The prince's heart was indeed still on Master Shen. Beautiful appearances are all the same, but an interesting soul like Master Shen is rare to find.

Xiang'er was at a loss as to what to do and had to put down her chopsticks to see Prince Yan off.

She stood at the gate of Fangfei Garden, looking at the tall figure of the man leaving, and Xiang'er couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

She returned to the house in a daze, looking at the table full of delicious food. She couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and taste it in big mouthfuls.

Very delicious!

Sweet snacks, fat but not greasy braised pork, sweet corn ribs, and crispy and tender barbecued meat, she had never eaten such delicious food!

"Congratulations, master." The two maids who served Xiang'er also changed their usual cold attitude and came forward to serve respectfully.

One picked up food for Xiang'er, and the other brought tea to Xiang'er.

Although the Prince of Yan did not stay at Fangfei Garden today, he left his footprints there. This at least shows that the Prince of Yan had an impression of Xiang'er.

Now Shen Wei, the most favored girl in the harem, is pregnant and cannot serve the King of Yan. The King of Yan is a hot-blooded man, and Shen Wei cannot satisfy his needs, so Xiang'er can fill the gap.

Xiang'er has a good chance of becoming the next favored master.

After a while, the eunuchs from the storeroom brought two boxes, which contained mosquito coils, quilts, bed curtains and other items owed to Fangfeiyuan. Xiang'er had been out of favor recently, and the monthly salary that should have been given to Fangfeiyuan had been withheld.

Now that Xiang'er is showing signs of rising, these people are rushing to flatter her.

"Master, please have your dinner first. I will light the mosquito coils right away." The maidservant was flattering and busy lighting the mosquito coils.

Xiang'er sat at the table in a daze.

She looked at the table full of delicacies, the abundant supplies sent from the warehouse, and the two servants who fawned on her. Xiang'er felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

She is the eldest daughter in the family. Her parents favor boys over girls. They treat their newborn brother like an ancestor and their daughter like a dog.

Xiang'er had not expected that after arriving at the palace, she would actually live the life that only her younger brother had - with people to serve her, food whenever she opened her mouth, clothes whenever she stretched out her hand.

This feeling was very strange, like a stone thrown into Xiang'er's heart, causing ripples. Xiang'er thought, is this the life of a favored concubine in the palace?

When she first entered the palace, she secretly went to the entrance of the Glazed Pavilion to take a look: what a tall and magnificent house, what a spacious courtyard, and what a beautiful Shen Wei.

That was a height that was beyond her reach.

"Master, you have to find a way to get pregnant with the prince's child as soon as possible." The maid whispered in Xiang'er's ear.

Xiang'er suddenly felt a desire in her heart. She wanted to replace Shen Wei and find a way to give the prince a son. As long as she had a son, she would definitely live a good life for the rest of her life.

Xiang'er's originally simple and innocent eyes were slowly filled with greed. It was said that Shen Wei was also a peasant girl from a humble family. If Shen Wei could be favored, Xiang'er should also be favored.

She murmured to herself, her smile slowly growing: "Yes, I want to give birth to a son. God bless, let Shen Wei give birth to a useless daughter."

Just as parents who favored boys over girls said back then: Having a daughter is useless, having a son is precious.

She, Wang Zhaodi—oh no, she now has a better name called [Xiang'er]. She, Xiang'er, wants to become the favorite concubine of the palace! She doesn't want to live the hard life she had before.