The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

After another five days, Xie Run felt that his body was not fit to continue, so he took the opportunity to ask for leave from the emperor and rested in Showa Palace from then on.

After enduring the 49 days of mourning and burying Empress Xiaohui, many people in the harem became ill.

Concubine Wen had lost a lot of weight. When she stood far away, she looked like just a bag of bones and could be blown down by a gust of wind.

Taotao's originally chubby cheeks have become a little thinner, but it shows his parents' good genes. He has grown from a little fat baby into a beautiful child.

But everyone felt that the dark cloud pressing on their heads had finally dissipated.

The lifeless harem finally regained some vitality.

However, Xie Run was already due to give birth.

She showed signs of labor very early on, but unfortunately, after two or three attempts, she still didn't give birth.

Not only was she suffering, but the people in Showa Palace also became tired and thinner.

Tao Tao looked at Xie Run's belly every day and pretended to be angry and said, "Whether you are the emperor's brother or sister, come out quickly and stop tormenting mother."

"If you don't obey, I will teach you a lesson later."

Xie Run was feeling happy that his son had grown up, but the baby in her belly moved a few times, as if expressing dissatisfaction.

When she looked up, she met Taotao's frightened expression.

Tao Tao: "Does he understand what I say?"

Xie Run: "...maybe."

Tao Tao's expression changed immediately, and he said with a smile: "Royal brother was just teasing you. From now on, Royal brother will definitely not bully you, and will protect you!"

"Whoever dares to wrong you, I will help you beat him up!"

Xie Run: “…”

Why is this son becoming more and more crooked as he grows up?

The mother and son were talking when they suddenly saw Dan Tao approaching with a serious expression.

"Mother, it's not good."

Xie Run protected Tao Tao and said with a steady smile, "What's wrong?"

Dan Tao hesitated to speak, glanced at Tao Tao, and said softly, "Your Majesty, let Madam Xu take our Fifth Prince away first."

Xie Run immediately said, "Taotao, you and Aunt Xu go in and play. Mother has important matters to take care of."

Tao Tao happily responded, "Okay!"

His mother always likes to control him, and he likes to play alone the most!

After Aunt Xu took Tao Tao away, Dan Tao said with difficulty, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is gone."

Xie Run's eyes flashed with surprise: "The emperor is gone? How did he die?"

This old man has been doing evil for half his life, so hasn't he started to seek immortality?

Could it be that he died of cinnabar poisoning from taking too many pills?

Dan Tao hesitated and said, "It seems to be related to King Wei."

Xie Run forgot what to say for a moment.

The retired emperor disliked Prince Wei and humiliated him repeatedly, and finally even deprived Prince Wei of his qualification to compete for the throne.

The current emperor and Prince An had a big fight for the throne, but after ascending the throne, he did not make things difficult for the other princes, but simply treated them with honor.

Speaking of which, Prince Wei's life has become better since the current emperor ascended the throne.

Life is so peaceful now, but the King of Wei is actually trying to kill his father?!

I'm afraid this incident will cause turmoil throughout the Yu Dynasty.

Seeing that Dan Tao still seemed to be hesitant to speak, Xie Run asked, "...what else?"

"Hui Zhaorong is dead."

Xie Run was so frightened that he almost stood up, which scared Xiao Shu and Zi Hu beside him.

Dan Tao also hurriedly said: "My Lady, please don't be anxious!"

Three people surrounded Xie Run, and Xie Run just held Dan Tao's hand, "What the hell is going on?!"

At first glance, Xie Run was a little suspicious that Hui Zhaorong's death was related to the death of the Queen.

All I heard was Dan Tao saying, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you don't know yet... Hui Zhaorong died in the cold palace."

Xie Run: “?!”

Because she offended Xie Run, Hui Zhaorong was ordered by the emperor to be under house arrest.

But after the house arrest was lifted, she became much more obedient and just kept vigil for the Queen in Fengyi Palace every day.

It was impossible for Xie Run not to be surprised when he suddenly heard that she was dead, and died in a place like the cold palace.

"What exactly happened?"

Dan Tao: "I don't know either, but I heard that the Emperor has ordered the cold palace to be sealed off and is investigating."

Xie Run suddenly felt his abdomen tighten and he quickly calmed down.

Just as she adjusted her breathing, she felt something was wrong and grabbed Dan Tao's hand, "Go call Doctor Xie and the midwife... I'm afraid I'm really going to give birth this time."

As Xie Run walked, he said, "Let's see if the emperor comes to Showa Palace."

"If the emperor comes, let Taotao stay with him; if not, send someone to take Taotao to the imperial study later."

Having seen people taking advantage of loopholes during childbirth in the harem for a long time, Xie Run did not dare to take it lightly at all. He made arrangements for Taotao first.

After three fraudulent wins, the others did not dare to relax at all and hurried to make arrangements.

Knowing that Xie Run was about to give birth, the emperor had been concerned about the situation in Showa Palace during this period.

As soon as Xie Run took action, the emperor stood up and went to Showa Palace.

As soon as we arrived at Showa Palace, a crowd of people came to pay their respects.

The emperor walked straight towards the side hall, ignoring the people around him.

After seeing Aunt Xu, his expression eased a little and he asked, "How is your queen?"

Madam Xu bowed and replied, "The Madam has just started to recover. She is fine now. Doctor Xie has already gone in."

Hearing the three words "Thank you, Imperial Physician", the emperor felt relieved immediately.

Nanny Xu took the opportunity to force Taotao to the emperor.

Tao Tao rushed forward and walked to the emperor's side: "Father, I was just playing outside when they said that mother was about to give birth."

"Will mother safely give birth to a younger brother for my son?"

The emperor raised his hand and touched Tao Tao's head, "I will."

"Your mother will be safe."

Holding Tao Tao's hand, the emperor asked, "Why did Concubine Zhao start a war today?"

Xie Run had cheated three times, so the emperor shouldn't have asked this question.

But it so happened that two major events happened in the palace, and the emperor suspected that Xie Run was frightened by the labor at this time.

Nanny Xu: "The Empress was already due and could have given birth at any time. It just so happened that today she learned the news that the Emperor had passed away. She got so nervous that her water broke."

The emperor pursed his lips, secretly annoyed that Prince Wei was not living up to his expectations.

Although the emperor didn't like him, his work was indeed difficult to please.

This kid has been holding it in for more than ten years, yet he chose today to launch an attack.

The emperor suddenly understood why the retired emperor had always been unhappy with Prince Wei.

The emperor sat in Showa Palace for a while before someone came to urge him to leave.

Jing Wu said, "Your Majesty, Prince Wei has surrendered and is now awaiting your interrogation in the Anning Palace."

The emperor took a deep breath and suppressed his anger, "I was just about to ask him a question."

Then he turned to Aunt Xu and said, "Tell your mistress that I have come to see her. Tell her to have a peaceful birth."

After that, the emperor issued another order: "Pass on my decree. Concubine Zhao has contributed greatly to childbirth and is gentle and respectful. I am very pleased. Thank you for your contribution to raising me. I now confer the title of Marquis of Ci'en on Concubine Zhao's father and the title of Second Rank Lady on her mother."

Upon hearing the good news, everyone in Showa Palace hurried to express their gratitude.

Xie Run had just finished a bowl of noodles and was walking around the delivery room to prepare for the birth.

Suddenly hearing the sound, I was a little curious, "It's so noisy outside, what happened?"