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

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The next morning, the clear chirping of the yellow-winged bird came from outside the house. The King of Yan had the habit of getting up early, so he opened his eyes as usual.

My arms feel warm.

King Yan lowered his head and saw Shen Wei sleeping soundly in his arms. Her black hair was scattered on her round shoulders, and her lips were slightly swollen under her straight nose.

King Yan couldn't help but gently hold Shen Wei's waist. Such a thin waist could actually withstand his...

He couldn't help but feel a little pity in his heart.

Shen Wei was sleeping soundly when she suddenly felt a weight on her body. She opened her eyes in a daze and saw the handsome face of King Yan.

Shen Wei was stunned for a moment, then her pretty face flushed, and she said shyly: "I can see the prince as soon as I open my eyes, I am very happy."

Her eyes were pure, full of undisguised love.

Looks don't deceive.

King Yan knew countless people, so he could see that the passion and love in Shen Wei's eyes were not disguised. She really felt happy, and she really loved him.

King Yan had not seen such pure love for a long time.

He couldn't bear to disappoint her, so he lowered his head and kissed Shen Wei's forehead: "I still have official business, I will come to see you tonight."

Shen Wei shyly huddled into the bed, revealing only a pair of big dark eyes, and said expectantly: "Then... then I will wait for the prince, the prince's words are golden and jade, and he cannot break his promise."

Seeing her expectant look, King Yan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The maid came into the room to help him change clothes, and Prince Yan quickly left Fangfei Garden.

On the bed in the room, Shen Wei sat up with a grimace in her mouth, feeling extremely sore all over.

King Yan thought she liked him?

Tsk tsk, eyes can be deceiving.

Shen Wei hugged the King of Yan as if she was hugging a large golden ingot. She did not love the King of Yan, but she loved the golden ingot from the bottom of her heart and sincerely!

For the next three consecutive nights, King Yan stayed in Fangfei Garden.

For a time, Shen Wei was very popular in the backyard.

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In Kunyu Courtyard, Nanny Liu accompanied the princess in embroidering.

While combing the embroidery thread for the princess, Madam Liu muttered, "Princess, the prince has been staying in Shen's room for three days. Do you need to send her contraceptive soup?"

The princess was embroidering chrysanthemums. The white petals and tender green leaves were the most elegant chrysanthemums blooming on the handkerchief.

The princess is as quiet as a chrysanthemum and does not fight or compete with others. This is the portrayal of her today.

The princess said calmly, "No need, just let it go."

Flowers do not last forever, they wither in an instant. In the past ten years, there have been many women like Shen Wei in the palace.

Everyone thought they could be the exclusive favorite of the prince, but in the end they had nothing.

"Just think of it as a joke." The princess raised her lips into a teasing smile.

Even if Shen Wei was lucky enough to get pregnant with the prince's child, she would not be qualified to raise the child due to her humble background - unless Shen Wei could become a concubine.

It’s a pity that Shen Wei’s background is too humble, and the most she can be in this life is a concubine.

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In Qixue Pavilion, concubine Liu Ruyan is reading a book.

The maid Xuemei whispered in her ear: "My lady, I heard that the prince stays at Shen's place every day...Should we find a way to summon the prince?"

Xuemei really cares about Liu Ruyan.

But what can be done? Liu Ruyan does not fight or compete, and her personality is as calm as a chrysanthemum.

Liu Ruyan spent the whole day in the house reading books and playing the piano. Occasionally, she would collect fallen petals, dig a hole to bury the flowers, and write eulogies for the petals.

"How long can you serve a man with your beauty?" Liu Ruyan continued to concentrate on reading, and said calmly, "Shen is also pitiful. She is in a situation where fire and oil are boiling, but she still thinks she is in a flourishing situation. Alas."

Liu Ruyan sympathizes with Shen Wei.

Xuemei: ...

I don't think Master Shen is pitiful at all!

The prince's gifts of delicacies from mountains and seas, silks and satins, gold and silver jewelry filled up the Fangfei Garden! Shen Wei was also very generous. She did not keep all the gold and silver jewelry to herself, and generously gave Caiping and Cailian a lot of jewelry.

Xuemei also wants a reward from her master!

But Liu Ruyan was indifferent to fame and fortune, and did not like money. She never gave Xuemei any rewards, and even asked Xuemei to wear white clothes and serve her.

Xuemei wears white clothes to work every day and feels like she is visiting a grave.

Poor Xuemei has been with Liu Ruyan for five or six years, but the family’s debts have not yet been paid off.

"Oh..." Xuemei sighed secretly, thinking expectantly, "It would be great if I could be a maid in Fangfei Garden."

The princess and Liu Ruyan did not think highly of Shen Wei, and all the concubines in the palace were waiting to see Shen Wei make a fool of herself.

The higher Shen Wei climbs, the more miserable she will be if she falls.

Shen Wei is not stupid.

She had studied the situation in the palace's backyard and found that the backyard of the Yanwang Mansion was very special: there was no abortion, no false accusations, and none of the wives and concubines competed for favors. They all lay down and lived like salted fish. Even the princess was not on guard against her and did not take Shen Wei seriously at all.

Everyone was waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

The queen of the film Shen Wei sighed: No future!

She wants to crush these good-for-nothings to death!

Who says vying for favor is useless?

The exquisite green peony that had just been moved into the garden, the new gold-threaded sandalwood bed in the house, the pearl jewelry in the small treasury, the green flowing fairy dress on her body... these were all the results of her vying for favor.

Even the two maids who served her had their basic salary and bonus increased.

How wonderful!

Of course, using beauty to serve a man won't last long. But Shen Wei will work hard to become the longest-serving employee around King Yan.

After using old employees for a long time, King Yan will get used to it. Even if new employees appear occasionally, they cannot shake Shen Wei's position.

Cai Lian held a towel in her hand and watched Shen Wei practicing Ba Duan Jin in the yard. Cai Lian couldn't help but remind her: "Master, you are the only one favored by the prince now... Listen to my advice, you must give birth to the prince's child as soon as possible to keep your position."

Cai Lian got a promotion and a raise, and became more loyal to Shen Wei.

She couldn't bear to see Shen Wei follow the same path as other masters, so she kindly gave her a reminder.

"No rush." ​​Shen Wei waved her arms and practiced the third move of Ba Duan Jin. "My body is malnourished now, so I'm not suitable for pregnancy."

The original owner came from a poor family and was thin.

Shen Wei had to take good care of herself before preparing to get pregnant and have a baby. Otherwise, with her current frail body and the backward birth conditions of ancient times, she would definitely have a difficult birth, and in serious cases, there would be two deaths.

Her goal is to retire with honor and not die early.

Cai Lian shook her head secretly.

Although the master is generous, she is a peasant girl after all and is short-sighted.

The prince's favor was too short-lived and passed away in a flash. The childless concubine lived a life worse than that of a maid.

At dusk, King Yan stepped into Fangfei Garden.

He didn't let the eunuch inform him and walked straight in. He just happened to see Shen Wei squatting by the vegetable field in the yard, busy with work with a small hoe in her hand.

King Yan frowned.

Looking at Shen Wei's posture, it seems that she is burying something. The King of Yan couldn't help but think of his concubine Liu Ruyan. Every spring, Liu Ruyan, who was full of poetry and books, had a hobby - burying flowers.

The King of Yan really didn't understand. Why was there any point in burying the fallen petals? Wouldn't they all rot if buried in the soil?

Could it be that Shen Wei is also a woman like Liu Ruyan? The King of Yan suddenly felt unhappy, and there was a flash of disappointment in his eyes.

One Liu Ruyan was enough, he really didn’t want to see a second Liu Ruyan.

"Prince, you're back!" Shen Wei seemed to hear some noise behind her. She ran over happily, with a little mud on her pretty face.

When other concubines saw the prince, they would only say "Greetings, Your Majesty" respectfully.

Shen Wei is different. When she sees King Yan, she will happily say "You're back".

The changes of a few words have profound meanings.

Shen Wei quietly instilled in King Yan the concept that Fangfei Garden was "home". Every time King Yan came to Fangfei Garden, it was like going home.

When Prince Yan saw her rosy little face, which was charming and innocent, the disappointment in his heart disappeared and turned into uncontrollable pity.

King Yan gently wiped the mud off Shen Wei's cheek: "Weiwei, what are you doing?"

Shen Wei shook the hoe in her hand, her eyes curved into crescents: "Grow vegetables!"

King Yan was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long time to react - planting, planting vegetables?

Shen Wei took King Yan's hand and came to the small vegetable garden she had opened.

Prince Yan lowered his head and looked at the two people holding hands - Shen Wei's hands were always warm, soft, and fragrant, and very comfortable to hold.

The other women in the backyard of the palace were almost like cast in the same mold. They always behaved in a well-behaved manner when they saw Prince Yan and could not let go in bed.

Only Shen Wei was different. She would take the initiative to hold his hand, respect him, love him, and cooperate with him in bed with all her might.

King Yan: She really loves me.

The two came to the vegetable garden, a square piece of land with freshly turned spring mud. Shen Wei had already sown some vegetable seeds, and there were also unplanted pepper seedlings, eggplant seedlings, etc. next to it.

Shen Wei smiled and explained, "I was born in a poor family. When I was young, I worked in the fields with my brothers and sisters. I saw that this piece of land in the yard was empty. It would be a pity to plant flowers, so I might as well plant some vegetables."

The King of Yan lived a life of luxury, was well-read, rode a horse, fought in battles, wrote books, and did many things.

I can grow vegetables, but I’ve never done it before.

Shen Wei had analyzed the character of the King of Yan - he toured the south for the Crown Prince, was sympathetic to the people, and got a tan. This showed that he was not a playboy who was good for nothing, he had political literacy, and he knew the importance of agriculture to the country.

Therefore, Shen Wei's growing of vegetables would not arouse his disgust.

As expected, the King of Yan was very interested: "How to plant it?"

Shen Wei picked up the Chinese cabbage seeds and sprinkled them into the soil: "Sprinkle the seeds first, cover with a thin layer of soil. The weather is good in spring, water and fertilize, and the vegetables will grow quickly. Dig a small hole for these eggplant seedlings and tomato seedlings..."

Shen Wei explained to King Yan in a rambling manner.

Finally, Shen Wei handed two vegetable seedlings to King Yan and smiled brightly: "Your Majesty, why don't you try it yourself? It's fun."

The eunuch Fugui behind Prince Yan frowned secretly. This Master Shen is so bold!

Let the prince grow vegetables!

The prince is of noble status. How could he be involved in something as trivial as growing vegetables?

Fugui sighed inwardly, thinking that the prince had been doting on Master Shen too much recently, and had even allowed her to become lawless.

"That's interesting." King Yan took the eggplant seedlings handed to him by Shen Wei and squatted beside the vegetable patch.

Shen Wei looked at the vegetable field and used a wooden stick to mark the middle of the field as a dividing line: "The vegetable field on the left is where the prince grows vegetables. The vegetable field on the right is where I grow vegetables. When the eggplants and tomatoes I grow are ripe, the prince must not come and steal my vegetables."

The King of Yan smiled.

Who am I to steal your food?

For a moment, King Yan's desire to win was aroused. Shen Wei held his hand and taught him how to use a hoe and how to dig a hole.

Fugui was watching from the side, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Seeing the prince's noble hand holding the hoe, Fugui almost wanted to jump up to stop it!

"Butler Fugui." Cai Lian observed his expression and quickly handed a tender green eggplant seedling to Fugui. "The prince and Master Shen are busy. You can also try growing vegetables. It's very interesting."

Fugui waved his hands repeatedly: "We don't know how to do that."

Cailian smiled and said, "It's okay, Cailian can teach you!"

Cai Lian took Fugui to another small vegetable patch in the corner. This vegetable patch was very small, and Cai Lian and Cai Ping grew some tender green vegetables themselves.

At first, Shen Wei suggested that Cai Lian and Cai Ping also plant some vegetables. Although the two maids did not understand, they still followed Shen Wei's instructions and planted some small green vegetables.

It rained these two days and the seeds sprouted.

When Caiwei and Caiping saw the vegetables they had planted sprout, for some reason they felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

In Shen Wei's words, this is called "sense of belonging to the company." Some companies let employees raise cats, grow vegetables and flowers to enhance their loyalty to the company.