The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

King Jing had expressed it both openly and secretly.

The palace is now in turmoil. Since the last sacrificial incident, several princes and royal sons have been ready to make moves.

There is no heir in his backyard who can come to the fore, so he is most likely to be targeted and harmed.

None of the pregnant women this time must have any accidents, and all must give birth safely!

Otherwise, King Jing might really have no descendants.

The interests of the princess and the king in this regard are highly consistent, so naturally they have more genuine concern.

No matter how terrible the struggle in the backyard is, it is nothing compared to the struggle for power and profit in the previous dynasty.

The more times like this happen, the more the princess has to ensure the stability of Prince Jing's backyard.

Xie Run stood up and looked around, but did not see King Jing.

But I understood it in an instant.

It wouldn't be nice to ask the prince to watch over a concubine all night while she gives birth, right?

The princess saw Xie Run’s thoughts at a glance.

She stayed up all night, a hint of fatigue visible between her brows: "The prince attaches the most importance to his offspring. He stayed up until dawn yesterday."

"This morning, there was a commotion in the court, so His Majesty summoned someone to the palace right after court. I'm afraid they won't be back for a while."

Xie Run also frowned, "I just hope Sister Fang can give birth before the prince returns."

Even though Xie Run had no experience in childbirth, he knew that the longer the delivery was delayed, the more dangerous it would be.

Especially in ancient times when medical technology was backward.

The princess nodded, "I thought so too."

"She was born prematurely. If it's delayed, she might not be able to cope physically, and I'm afraid both mother and child will be in danger."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard Fang Yuaner's miserable scream in the delivery room.

Xie Run was startled and subconsciously clenched Dan Tao's hand.

When the princess saw this, she immediately said, "Bring some tea, don't scare Concubine Xie."

Xie Run bowed his head slightly, "Thank you, Princess."

Xie Run finally had time to look around and found that there were quite a few people waiting in the main hall.

Except for Concubine An and Concubine Jiang who was under house arrest, everyone came.

As for Concubine An, I guess the princess didn't allow her to come.

But in just a moment, Xie Run heard Fang Yuaner screaming a few times.

She looked puzzled, "Sister Fang kept yelling like this all night?"

A normal person’s voice would probably be hoarse in half a night, let alone a whole night.

Concubine Lu said softly, "I didn't scream all night."

"It was quiet last night, but it started crying this morning because it was in so much pain."

Xie Run took the tea handed to him by the maid, gently wiped the tea bowl with the tea lid, and asked slowly: "I came in a hurry, and I don't know why Sister Fang gave birth prematurely?"

When Xie Run asked this question, everyone present had different expressions.

Concubine Li spoke calmly, "I heard that it was Concubine Wan who bumped into Concubine Fang, which caused her to give birth prematurely."

Xie Run sorted out his thoughts and asked in confusion, "Why would Concubine Wan come to Xiachi Courtyard so late at night and offend Sister Fang?"

Concubine Li used a handkerchief to hide the hint of sarcasm on the corner of her mouth, "That's right. I am also very curious."

"But the prince said to wait until Sister Fang gives birth safely before resuming the trial."

Everyone present had a higher status than Concubine Lu, so she didn't dare to speak out her thoughts.

While waiting, Fang Yuaner's personal maid Qiuxiang walked in.

"This slave has met all of your masters."

The princess glanced at him calmly, "How is your master?"

Qiuxiang's eyes were filled with worry and anxiety. "The imperial physician examined me and gave me acupuncture, but for some reason I just can't give birth."

"My master also said that she was in great pain, and the pain got worse the more she gave birth..."

The princess said calmly, "In that case, shouldn't we prepare the labor-inducing medicine?"

When Xie Run heard about the labor-inducing drug, his eyebrows moved.

Qiuxiang felt a bitter taste in her mouth and said, "I've already taken the medicine."

The princess sighed.

At this moment, another maid, Qiu Kui, also ran in and knelt directly in front of Xie Run, "Please thank Concubine Xie, please save my master!"

After saying this, he kowtowed continuously.

Xie Run frowned, his face very calm, "Tell me what's going on first. You're asking me to save someone without any reason."

"I don't know any medical skills, nor am I a god, so there's no way I can make your master give birth to the child."

Qiu Kui raised her head, her eyes misty with tears as she said, "My mistress is scared... I only ask Concubine Xie to go and keep her company."

"She said that she felt at ease just by looking at Concubine Xie."

Xie Run: “…”

How come she didn't know when she and Fang Yuan'er became so close?!

At such a critical moment of difficult labor, does she have to watch before the birth can take place?

Xie Run had a lot to complain about.

For the sake of their master, Qiu Kui and Dan Tao also have to protect Xie Run.

"No!" Dan Tao said sternly, "The delivery room is bloody. What if my master gets bumped into?!"

"My master came to accompany Concubine Fang during her birthing despite being over eight months pregnant. This is a testament to her previous kindness."

"If she's allowed into the delivery room now and gets frightened, who's going to be held responsible if something happens?!"

Dan Tao was really very angry.

Her master and Concubine Fang didn't have much contact on a daily basis, so why did Concubine Fang insist on having her master accompany her?!

Concubine Fang did have some ideas, but she didn't care about her master's life or death.

After saying that, Dan Tao also knelt down in front of the princess, "Please, princess, please seek justice for my master."

"While Concubine Fang's childbirth is certainly dangerous, my mistress is pregnant, and entering the delivery room would be equally dangerous... Not to mention the shock, but also the constant comings and goings of people bumping into her. What can we do?"

"We already have a premature baby. Do we want another one in our palace?!"

After she cried and complained about her grievances, Qiu Kui was unable to say anything.

Qiu Kui couldn't just shout carelessly, "My master is afraid that someone is going to harm her, so she doesn't trust anyone but Concubine Xie. Only if Concubine Xie is in person can the delivery be safe, right?"

Not to mention others, even Qiu Kui couldn't understand his own master.

The princess frowned, "When Concubine Fang gives birth, she needs an imperial physician and a midwife, not Concubine Xie."

That's what it means to disagree.

Fang Yuaner's request was outrageous in the eyes of everyone.

The princess changed her tone and her gaze fell on Xie Run, "But no matter what, I still have to ask Concubine Xie's opinion."

Dan Tao has risked everything for Xie Run, so Xie Run naturally would not play the role of a good guy at this time and disappoint his own people.

What's more, she was really afraid of seeing the scene of childbirth.

Xie Run lowered his head and tried to remain calm, but a hint of fear flashed through his eyes.

"I hope your Highness will forgive me. I'm really nervous and afraid of witnessing the birthing scene..."

Concubine Lu quietly added, "Pans of blood were brought out from the delivery room. Not to mention Concubine Xie who was pregnant, even the servants like us who were not pregnant... couldn't stand the shock."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Qiu Kui remembered that his master's face was twitching with pain, so he gritted his teeth and kowtowed in front of Xie Run.

She knocked her head against the wall, making a loud bang, and cried pitifully, "Please thank you, Master, for saving our master's life!"

"Please thank you Master for saving our Master's life!"

In just a few seconds, Qiu Kui's forehead was already red and swollen.

You can tell that a lot of effort was put into it.

Xie Run frowned, "Quickly stop them!"

"Sister Biefang is fine there, but there's blood here!"

Xie Run is actually not too afraid of Qiu Kui's moral kidnapping.

After all, she just doesn't want to go in, so who can point at her nose and scold her?