The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

After returning to her palace, Xi Chongrong took a long time to calm down.

But she was a woman after all, she had never actually killed anyone, let alone seen such a bloody scene.

I couldn't sleep well every night. As soon as I closed my eyes, all I saw was the tragic death of Concubine Hui.

She felt like there was a sharp blade hanging above her head, which could fall and take her life at any time.

But she waited and waited, and even after Concubine Hui's death, she still didn't receive any punishment from the emperor.

Xi Chongrong was still secretly rejoicing that he had escaped a disaster, but he suddenly fell seriously ill.

After one night, he collapsed.

I felt drowsy every day, couldn't eat or sleep, my whole body ached, and I even started vomiting blood.

The imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau came to examine the patient one after another, but none of them could figure out what was wrong.

The most capable doctor Xie was assigned to take care of Concubine Zhao and her son.

Xi Chongrong was not Bai Fu who was addicted to the emperor's tenderness. After a little thought, she guessed that it was the emperor who wanted her life.

The emperor wanted her to die, how could she survive?

In this situation, the emperor probably took the Eighth Prince into consideration and at least did not deprive her of her position and make her crimes public.

If she didn't know what was good for her and tried to struggle, she would probably end up in an even worse situation, and would also implicate the Suguo Mansion and the Yang family.

Xi Chongrong could only drink poisonous medicine every day and watch himself die step by step.

She felt extremely resentful, but she didn't dare to struggle at all.

Now my heart seems to be corroded by venom, and I can't help but feel malicious towards everyone and everything.

Xi Chongrong thought that no one would ever set foot in his palace again.

Unexpectedly, not long after Bai Baolin left, Concubine Jing Shu suddenly came to see her.

Xi Chongrong glanced at him with a forced smile, "What great event happened today that made Concubine Jing Shu so tired that she had to step on such a lowly ground?"

Concubine Jing Shu calmly sat down and said in a low voice, "If even the Eighth Prince's residence is a cheap place, how many precious places are there in this imperial palace?"

"Xi Chongrong is tired of living, so at least he should consider the future of the Eighth Prince."

The smile on Xi Chongrong's face disappeared, replaced by a cold and gloomy expression.

She stared at Concubine Jing Shu for a moment, then suddenly asked, "You knew this a long time ago?!"

"What do I know?" Concubine Jing Shu lowered her head and fiddled with her slender white fingers.

Looking at the pink nails, I wonder when I can take off my mourning clothes and dye my nails.

Seeing Concubine Jingshu's nonchalant attitude, Xi Chongrong became furious.

She was proud and strong-willed throughout her life and could not stand being looked down upon.

Xi Chongrong lowered her voice, her voice filled with resentment and anger: "What do you have to be proud of? Your appearance is ruined, and you have no children. The emperor only kept your position as a concubine so that you can suppress the Duke of Ying's mansion and prevent them from taking advantage of your power!"

"As the legitimate daughter of a dignified Duke, you've ended up like this. I feel so sorry for you."

Concubine Jing Shu tutted her words, looked Xi Chongrong up and down, and said with a hint of disdain, "Do you want to take a look at your own face before you talk about my affairs?"

When it comes to arguing with people, Concubine Jingshu has never been polite.

Xi Chongrong said unconvincedly, "It's just that my Suguo Mansion is not as willing to bet as your Yingguo Mansion."

"If I had been the first one to enter the palace and become a concubine, how could I have been suppressed by a scholar's daughter for my entire life?!"

"She even ruined her appearance and completely eliminated her chance of becoming queen?"

Concubine Jing Shu chuckled softly: "Fool, no wonder you ended up like this today."

When has there never been a shortage of intelligent people in the palace?

But now, those who can survive are those who pretend to be honest, and those who like to be smart are all dead.

"A single Concubine Hui could kill you, yet you still have the nerve to mock me? You're truly foolish and audacious!!"

After Concubine Jing Shu finished her ridicule, she said, "You are jealous that the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion would bet on the prize. In the final analysis, it is nothing more than the shortsightedness and ignorance of the people in the Duke of Suguo's Mansion."

"You are in this situation today because of your own stupidity and greed, and also because of the burden of the Duke of Su's Mansion. Even though you are almost dying, you still miss the Duke of Su's Mansion."

To be honest, Concubine Jingshu really thought Xi Chongrong was stupid.

Xi Chongrong was furious and gritted his teeth, "You came here today just to laugh at me?!"

"I'm here to warn you to behave yourself!" Concubine Jing Shu put away her playful smile and her expression suddenly became a little colder.

"What were you thinking when you met Bai Baolin today? Do you think others don't know?"

"You think that if one more person knows how you got sick, there's a greater chance that the news will be leaked. The Emperor might spare your life out of consideration for his reputation."

"Even if the emperor is unforgiving, why not drag down as many people as possible?"

The two of them came from similar families and often interacted with each other. They knew each other's personalities and could always see through each other's thoughts at a glance.

Xi Chongrong was hit by what he was thinking, and he frowned and said nothing.

Concubine Jing Shu sneered continuously: "Do you think it's stupid to take over the emperor?"

"If you want to die, die peacefully. Don't cause so much trouble. Otherwise, the Eighth Prince and the Duke of Su's Mansion will be implicated by you."

Xi Chongrong also sneered and turned his head away, not wanting to listen to Concubine Jing Shu's teachings.

Concubine Jing Shu snorted softly, "I'm afraid no one has told you yet? The eldest son of the fifth branch of the Duke of Suguo's mansion broke his arm in a fight yesterday. Lord Yang of the third branch also pleaded for the corrupt official Zhao Li and was demoted and exiled."

Xi Chongrong, who had been holding his breath and refusing to admit defeat, suddenly changed his expression.

The Duke of Suguo's Mansion has six descendants, but none of them have any promising future.

Now there are only three families holding official positions in the court;

Among the more than ten younger generations, only the eldest son of the fifth room is good at studying and has the opportunity to pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future.

The successive accidents involving these two people almost destroyed the hopes of the Duke Su's Mansion.

Xi Chongrong said in grief and anger, "How could the Emperor be so cruel?!"

"I was wrong and have already paid the price, but the Duke of Su's Mansion is the Eighth Prince's maternal family after all. If he behaves like this... how will the Eighth Prince get along with others in the future?!"

Concubine Jingshu originally wanted to say that the emperor had always been so cruel and ruthless, but she was afraid that this would reach the emperor's ears.

Concubine Jing Shu: "As a mother, you didn't think about him when you harmed him, and now you're begging the emperor to think about him?"

"Your Majesty the Queen is so noble, yet you dare to act so rebelliously?!"

Xi Chongrong seemed to have suffered a huge shock and was completely stunned.

Concubine Jing Shu: "Something happened in the Duke Su's Mansion, but not all the people are dead. As long as there are people alive, there is hope. But if you don't know what's good for you and still want to make trouble in the harem, that may not be the case."

"For plotting to murder the Queen, even if it means killing all your clans, it wouldn't be too much."

Xi Chongrong was so angry that he couldn't help but shed tears.

She suddenly raised her head and glared coldly at Concubine Jing Shu: "When has anything in my palace ever escaped your eyes?!"

"You probably already knew it!"

Concubine Jing Shu: "You still don't give up, and still want to drag me down?"