The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

"I heard that Concubine Kong was pregnant. It was Bai Baolin who discovered it first and asked her to see the imperial physician."

Hearing this, Xie Run couldn't help but sit up straight: "Have they become so close?"

Although Xiao Shu didn't understand why her master was so excited, she nodded.

"I asked the imperial physician who examined Lady Kong's pulse. She didn't say much in Fanghua Palace today. Most of the questions were asked by Bai Baolin."

"Bai Baolin cares deeply about Lady Kong, and seems to care more about her than her own pregnancy."

Xiao Shu paused, unable to resist expressing her thoughts: "From the looks of this maidservant, she seems quite similar to Concubine Wan and Concubine Lian. Bai Baolin isn't as ruthless as Concubine Wan, and Concubine Kong doesn't come from the same background as Concubine Lian. But I wonder what they're thinking."

Xie Run glanced at Dan Tao and Xiao Shu: "You also remember Concubine Wan and Lian Ji?"

They both nodded at the same time.

Dan Tao: "I don't understand Bai Baolin, so I might as well assume the worst. Is Bai Baolin also trying to emulate Wan Shiqi, befriending her in every way, and reap the benefits?"

Xie Run saw through it: "It's not like he's just sitting back and reaping the benefits."

"The harem today is not the royal palace of the past. Few people can raise children."

"I think she wants to befriend Lady Kong so she can win her favor in the future."

Being on good terms with a concubine who has children always has more benefits than disadvantages.

Xie Run had personally experienced Bai Baolin's previous life countless times and had some understanding of her personality.

She vaguely guessed it.

Bai Fu has never been taken seriously by the emperor, so she can't just sit there and wait for death.

It just so happened that the queen passed away at this time, so she couldn't do anything even if she wanted to win favor.

It just so happened that Lady Kong was pregnant, which was an opportunity that came right to her doorstep.

She helped Concubine Kong to have a safe pregnancy, made friends with Concubine Kong, and later protected Concubine Kong when she gave birth to the child. This would at least give her some face.

If the emperor appreciated her kindness, he would naturally take her into consideration.

Even though he didn't appreciate her kindness, when the emperor went to visit Concubine Kong's children, Bai Baolin lived next door.

After a few visits, we became more acquainted with each other.

If Bai Baolin had worked harder at this time, he might have been able to achieve success overnight.

"Bai Baolin knows the emperor's temperament very well. She won't resort to harmful means unless it's absolutely necessary."

Dan Tao and Xiao Shu looked at Xie Run quietly.

After Xie Run finished speaking, Dan Tao asked curiously, "Master seems to be very familiar with Bai Baolin?"

Xiao Shu also said: "Among the seven new people who entered the palace, the master is indifferent to everyone else, but only pays special attention to Bai Baolin."

Xie Run: “…”

As expected of a personal servant, there is no way to hide it.

Xie Run: "I didn't think she was very pleasing to the eye, so I paid a little more attention to her. I didn't expect that you two sharp-eyed girls would notice it."

Dan Tao and Xiao Shu smiled helplessly.

"If your Majesty doesn't like it, will you find a chance to get rid of it?"

"I'm targeting Baolin for a concubine position. It's really embarrassing."

Xie Run had never taken action against anyone from the palace to the harem, so he would not break the rules for Bai Baolin.

Xie Run: "But I can't just sit back and watch her gain favor."

It would be easy to not harm anyone, but to use some tricks to ruin Bai Fu's plan.

Xiao Shu gave Xie Run some advice: "Bai Baolin wants to use Concubine Kong to gain favor, but she's just Baolin. What can she do?"

"Master, why not separate these two? One should stay in Fanghua Palace, and the other should move farther away. They should be separated by several palaces. No matter how close they are, it will be the same."

Xie Run: "Distance cannot stop ambition."

Dan Tao said softly, "Mrs. Kong is a simple-minded person. She trusts whoever treats her well. If she can trust Bai Baolin, she can naturally trust others as well."

"Concubine Fang is more accommodating and well-known in the palace for her honesty. She also supports the eldest princess. If she takes care of her, I think Concubine Kong will not object."

Intimate relationships are only suitable for one-on-one relationships. Once established, it is difficult for others, no matter how good they are, to interfere.

Xie Run thought for a moment and said, "It's not easy for me to arrange for Concubine Kong's accommodation directly. I'm afraid I'll have to ask Concubine Jing Shu to make the arrangements."

Dan Tao was a little worried: "My Lord, Concubine Jing Shu doesn't have a good relationship with you, so I'm afraid she won't agree."

Xiao Shu also said, "I'm afraid that even if they agree, they will deliberately let people know that it was your arrangement, and then it will be a mess."

Xie Run was nominally the assistant manager of the Six Palaces, but he had not interfered in the affairs of the Six Palaces since he found out he was pregnant.

The fact that it suddenly took effect is also suspicious.

Xie Run lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "Then let's pass the news to Concubine Jing Shu first and let her arrange the move."

"Send a message?"

Xie Run: "Let's say Bai Baolin wants to emulate Concubine Wan. If there's any problem with Concubine Kong's pregnancy, the first person to be blamed will be Concubine Jing Shu."

Asking someone to do something for you makes it easier for them to take advantage of you.

Instead of doing this, it is better to let the other party take the initiative to arrange it.

Xiao Shu immediately said, "I'll arrange it right away."

Xiao Shu had just made the arrangements when she brought good news.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Jing Shu actually thinks the same as us!"

"As soon as Concubine Kong was found to be pregnant, Concubine Jing Shu moved her to Mingyue Pavilion in Yongming Palace, near Concubine Fang, on the grounds that the Fanghua Palace was crowded and it would be inconvenient for her to take care of the baby."

Xie Run: "...It seems that Concubine Jing Shu also has some concerns."

"But she took action, which saved me from worrying."

Concubine Fang did not have a clear side in the palace.

Although she had a good relationship with Concubine Shen, it was limited to talking and drinking tea in their spare time.

Such a person is most suitable to be placed next to Lady Kong.

After making the arrangements, Xie Run no longer had the heart to pay attention to Bai Baolin.

Concubine Wen was absent for two days, but on the third day she came to Fengyi Palace to mourn in high spirits.

But she was not in the right state, her aura was very low, and she didn't say a word the whole day.

During the break, Xie Run casually said a few words of comfort, "The Empress is gone, and everyone is sad. But Concubine Wen, you should also take care of your health and not be too sad."

"Even if you don't care about yourself, you have to care about the Second Princess."

Concubine Wen smiled, but the smile seemed very difficult.

"Thank you, Her Majesty, Concubine Zhao, for your concern."

Xie Run nodded, not saying anything more.

Concubine Jingshu and Xi Chongrong also comforted Concubine Wen.

Since Yunxiang was taken away, there has been no news from the Ministry of Punishment, and many people are keeping their eyes open.

The longer Yunxiang was taken away, the worse the condition of Concubine Wen became.

After the mourning was over, Concubine Jingshu and Xie Run left Fengyi Palace together.

She walked side by side with Xie Run and said slowly, "The Queen has only been gone for a few days, and I heard that ministers in the previous dynasty mentioned the matter of establishing a queen."

Xie Run glanced at Concubine Jing Shu: "Concubine Jing Shu is really well-informed. She knew the news of the previous dynasty so quickly? I have never heard of it at all."