The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

But she admitted to the crime of killing Concubine Hui and brought the charge to the emperor so that he could punish her.

Seeing that Du Xi Chongrong was so sensible, the emperor's anger should have subsided a little.

Xie Run: "Xi Chongrong's confession letter certainly didn't mention the Queen's death, but it mentioned it everywhere."

Otherwise, why would she repeatedly mention her brother who died at the hands of the second prince of the Yu Dynasty?

Although Concubine Shen didn't understand, she felt that what Sister Xie said could not be wrong.

Concubine Shen: "The death of Concubine Hui can be regarded as a legitimate vent for the Empress."

Otherwise, the emperor would have too many concerns and would not be able to use a legitimate excuse to deal with Xi Chongrong.

Xie Run smiled and said nothing more.

Concubine Shen continued, "My sister asked me to find out the news about Duke Su's Mansion, and I went to find out."

"There aren't many promising sons in the Duke of Su's mansion. There's only one from the third branch who works in the Ministry of Personnel. His predecessor formed a clique within the court and was demoted and exiled. There's also the eldest son from the fifth branch, who was a decent student and had a good chance of passing the imperial examination in the future. Unfortunately, he broke his arm."

"The other heirs are nothing but mediocre people. They live a carefree life relying on the legacy left by their ancestors and have no idea about the situation in the Duke Su's Mansion."

"As soon as the news of Xi Chongrong's conviction came out, the entire Duke Su's mansion was thrown into chaos. I wanted to submit a letter of apology, but there was no one to help me."

Xie Run was also a little surprised: "How could such a dignified Duke's Mansion end up like this?"

The fact that no one helped deliver the memorial meant that the Duke of Su’s Mansion had no power at all in the court.

Even relatives and friends were unwilling to help, either because they were afraid of being dragged down, or because they simply had a bad relationship with the Duke Su's Mansion.

Concubine Shen nodded repeatedly, "Yes. I was also very surprised when I first heard it. Although they are both Duke's Mansions, the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion is much more impressive than the Duke of Su's Mansion."

Xie Run lowered his eyes in thought, "No matter how rich the foundation of a noble family is, it can't withstand a few generations of only outgoings and no incomings. When the descendants fail to make a name for themselves, they can only send women to the harem to cling to them."

The Duke of Yingguo's Mansion is more impressive than the Duke of Suguo's Mansion because the Duke of Yingguo is still alive and fighting on the front lines at an old age.

Secondly, although the children are not promising, there are one or two promising grandchildren who just need to be well nurtured and there is still life left.

But even so, the Duke of England could not avoid sending his daughter as a bet.

If the Duke of England's Mansion does not leave a few escape routes at this time, when the Duke of England is gone, the Duke of Su's Mansion will serve as a lesson.

Concubine Shen sighed, "I used to only envy the glory and splendor of the aristocratic families, but I never thought they had so many worries."

"Worry comes with desire, regardless of status."

Concubine Shen nodded repeatedly and sighed, "The affairs of the Duke's Mansion are too far-reaching and far-reaching for me to understand. But Concubine Hui...if she had suspected Xi Chongrong long ago, why didn't she expose it to the Emperor, but instead took the risk herself?"

"She brought people to the cold palace alone. Wouldn't that give the thieves an opportunity to take advantage of her?"

Xie Run said calmly: "Because no one believes her."

"She's just speculating, with no real evidence. Just like when she first accused me of something, she's making empty accusations. She's doing the same thing once, and then again. Unless she has solid evidence, people will just think she's crazy."

"But, more importantly..." Xie Run's expression became heavy: "She is not favored by the Emperor."

Without love, there is no trust.

Everything Hui Fei said made people feel impatient and like she was making trouble out of nothing.

If the same words came from Xie Run, even if the emperor didn't believe it, he would still send someone to help arrange it, and Xie Run wouldn't have to plan it himself.

This is the difference between being favored and not being favored.

Concubine Shen felt sad.

Unfortunately, she was also one of those people who was not favored and even disliked by the emperor.

If she were in Concubine Hui's position, she might not be as smart as Concubine Hui.

Now I think I should just live an honest life.

Otherwise, if she made a mistake, the emperor would be upset when he heard it and would not give her a chance to defend herself.

Concubine Shen came in high spirits and left in fear.

The next day, I suddenly heard that Concubine Xue had died in the cold palace.

"The Xue family had long been bribed by the Xia Dynasty. They were traitors with ulterior motives. Concubine Xue was even more skilled in martial arts. She attempted to attack the guards guarding the cold palace, but was hacked to death by them."

"The Emperor has issued an order to confiscate the Xue family's property. The Xue family is guilty of treason and must be executed by all!"

Concubine Jing Shu tasted the tea slowly, and only glanced at Xie Run after she finished speaking.

She tried to see some emotion on Xie Run's face, but failed undoubtedly.

"Sister Xie, is there nothing you're curious about?"

Xie Run smiled and said, "I do have something I'm curious about. You've come to see me twice this month."

"The roads are slippery in the snow, so please be careful on your way back, sister."

Xie Run didn't know what was wrong with Concubine Jingshu. Why didn't she go to the retired emperor's mourning hall early in the morning and came to Showa Palace to find her?

Concubine Jing Shu just smiled while holding her tea, "Sister, don't you want to see me?"

"That's not the case. I'm worried that you'll be too busy in the palace and waste your time with me. I'm afraid you'll be too tired when you go back."

Concubine Jing Shu secretly gritted her teeth and said jokingly, "Since Sister Xie gave birth to the tenth prince, her temper has become even worse."

"I always like to touch people's sore spots when I speak."

I know that there are so many trivial and annoying things in the palace.

She finally got a chance to take some time off, but was reminded to deal with palace affairs.

Xie Run: "I've always had this temper, but I wasn't familiar with you before, so you don't understand it very well."

Concubine Jing Shu didn't want to be mocked by Xie Run, so she stopped beating around the bush and said, "I came here today to ask Sister Xie, should Xi Chongrong's funeral be held? If so, what should be done?"

"Although the Emperor demoted her to a commoner, he didn't say she wouldn't be given funeral rites. After all, she is the Eighth Prince's biological mother."

Xie Run originally wanted to say that you can go and ask the emperor, but then he felt that there was no point in always confronting Concubine Jing Shu.

After all, if Concubine Jingshu dared to see the emperor, she would not come to her to ask.

Xie Run did not refuse, but said calmly: "There have been concubines in the palace who were demoted to commoners before. Just follow the old rules."

"If you care about the Eighth Prince, then find her a good piece of land so that the Eighth Prince can find someone to perform sacrifices in the future."

It would be inappropriate to just roll up a mat and throw it into a mass grave.

After all, she was the prince's biological mother, so the emperor did not sentence her to death.

Concubine Jing Shu smiled and said, "Since my sister has received more guidance from the Empress, she is more experienced in handling matters. Now she has also become somewhat as decisive as the Empress."

Xie Run was stunned for a moment before he reacted.

The attitude and style in which she handled things just now were indeed somewhat similar to those of the previous queen.

Xie Run smiled and said, "I am just a scholar's daughter. I am able to achieve what I have today thanks to the guidance of the Empress."

She also did not hide the fact that she was influenced by the Queen.