The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Lady Kong was a good person. She even took the initiative to go to crowded places, for fear that her pregnancy was too stable.

"She keeps saying filial piety, which makes us who are trying to persuade her seem unfilial."

Honest people save trouble, but they are not good at speaking and doing things, and are likely to offend others.

After Jing Shufei finished her grumbling, she said calmly, "Bai Baolin has been visiting Concubine Kong frequently these days."

Xie Run's eyes narrowed slightly, and he smiled and said, "They entered the palace together, so it's inevitable that they are closer."

Concubine Jing Shu: "Oh? But why do I feel that Sister Xie cares about Bai Baolin? That's why I came here to tell you."

"I originally thought that I didn't like Bai Baolin and Lady Kong's contact, and was afraid that she would take advantage of the situation. I wanted to help you, but now it seems that I was overthinking it."

As expected, this palace is full of cunning people.

Xie Run had only hinted at some of his intentions at the beginning, but he didn't expect that Concubine Jing Shu would actually notice it.

I'm afraid it's no coincidence that Concubine Kong was arranged to move to another palace by Concubine Jingshu as soon as she became pregnant.

Concubine Jingshu now comes to remind her that Bai Fu often visits Concubine Kong and her evil intentions are still there.

Because of this, Xie Run couldn't keep it secret forever.

Xie Run smiled lightly, "I think Bai Baolin is a thoughtful person, and Concubine Kong is too honest. The two of them are too close. I'm afraid something will happen again, just like what happened with Concubine Lian and Concubine Wan."

"Although the palace is now safe and secure, unlike the former palace, we still have to be on guard against others."

"Now Concubine Kong is the only pregnant woman in the palace. If something happens, the emperor will probably blame my sister."

Concubine Jing Shu smiled and said, "Thank you for your consideration, sister. Bai Baolin may seem inexperienced, but he's a very versatile person. If he really had any ill intentions, it would be hard to guard against him."

Although she said so, Concubine Jingshu didn't believe it at all.

However, she brought up this matter today just to express her stance to Xie Run.

One said that she saw that Xie Run disliked Bai Baolin, and mentioned that she was helping Xie Run by arranging Concubine Kong to move to the palace.

Secondly, he took the initiative to show goodwill and expressed his willingness to help Xie Run deal with Bai Baolin.

Of course Xie Run understood.

She took it with a smile, exchanged a few words with Concubine Jing Shu, and then sent the person away.

As soon as Concubine Jing Shu left, Dan Tao placed the tea in front of Xie Run and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what was the purpose of Concubine Jing Shu mentioning Bai Baolin just now?"

Xie Rundun thought about it and shook his head: "She didn't say her purpose, so I can't guess."

Xie Run: "Everyone in this palace is very cunning. It seems that I really can't have any other thoughts."

If she felt any dissatisfaction or jealousy towards Bai Baolin, I'm afraid everyone in the palace would know about it in a few days.

No wonder they say honest people can't do bad things.

She hasn't done anything yet, but others can already figure out her intentions.

If she did something, who could she hide it from?

I'm afraid that my guilt will be written all over my face.

However, this incident did serve as a warning to Xie Run. He should never show his likes and dislikes on his face or reveal them too much to people around him.

Otherwise, you will easily become a target.

Xie Run: "I'm afraid Concubine Jing Shu brought up this matter because she wants to do me a favor and show her goodwill."

Xiao Shu sighed in amazement, "Things really are different now. In the past, Concubine Jing Shu had her eyes on the top of her head. When did she ever truly respect the master?"

"Now that I have two princes, I will be involved and show my good will to the master."

Xie Run: "Nothing in this palace remains unchanged."

When Xie Run had an argument with Concubine Jing Shu in Fengyi Palace, he never thought that one day he would sit down and chat with Concubine Jing Shu.

After Concubine Jing Shu left Zhaohe Palace, her maid Tao Yao was also very puzzled, "Why did the master suddenly show goodwill to Concubine Zhao?"

"Haven't you always...disliked Concubine Zhao?"

Although Taoyao was usually a bit arrogant, he also knew his limits. He lowered his voice deliberately when speaking later, and he was very confused.

She was Concubine Jing Shu's confidant, so naturally she knew more about her than others.

Concubine Jingshu was born into a noble family and was a bit proud. In addition, she was intelligent but also a bit straightforward, so she never liked things that were complicated.

Ever since she first entered the palace, Concubine Jingshu has never liked Xie Run, always feeling that Xie Run is a bit pretentious.

At that time, everyone, both inside and outside the palace's backyard, praised Xie Run for his good temper, gentleness, and intelligence, and said he was a rare good master.

As soon as Concubine Jingshu came into contact with Xie Run, she felt that this was definitely not Xie Run's true temperament.

It's a pity that after two years of digging, she still couldn't really find out Xie Run's "true face".

Concubine Jing Shu glanced at Tao Yao and said, "Do you know the saying that times are different now than they were in the past?"

Tao Yao was frightened by the look on her master's face and immediately shut her mouth.

"I do feel that Xie Run is hiding too much, but whether she is really pretending or not, from my cold observation over the past two years, I can see that she is not someone who harbors bad intentions."

"There are only a few high-ranking officials in the palace now. I don't have that opportunity. As for the others..." Concubine Jing Shu used her brain to count carefully, and found that there were only a few high-ranking officials above the nine concubines in the harem.

Xi Chongrong harmed Concubine Hui, the Queen, and herself, leaving the high position in the harem vacant.

Concubine Jing Shu said with disdain, "Who do you think can take charge of the affairs in the palace now?"

"Princess Wen? Or that idiot Hua Yu?!"

Tao Yao: "..."

"I don't know if the Emperor intends to establish a queen, but the others in the palace are not up to par, and she is the only one who sits firmly in the high position, is favored, and has two princes by her side."

"Your master will have to ask her for help sooner or later. If I don't make plans now, will I have to beg her for help later?!"

As Concubine Jingshu was speaking, she felt that it was a bit difficult to adapt to the fact that she would be controlled by Xie Run in every aspect in the future.

If she was still the same carefree person as before, she could naturally ignore Xie Run and even the emperor.

But with the major events that happened one after another in the palace, Concubine Jingshu no longer had the courage to create everything she did in the past.

If she wants to live, to live well, she must change.

Concubine Jingshu was also open-minded.

It is impossible for a person to live with his head held high all his life.

If you are not as skilled as others, you should admit defeat.

Be mentally prepared early to avoid discomfort later.

"The Emperor seems silent now, but I only know that he transferred Concubine Zhao's brother from the Ministry of Personnel to the Ministry of Rites a while ago."

"This doesn't mean a lateral transfer. I'm afraid the Emperor wants to train him and give him experience in the six ministries so he can be promoted later."

If a normal person wants to get promoted, he or she must either make great achievements or accumulate experience.

Seniority can be interpreted as time or experience.

If the emperor wanted to promote Xie Jing, it would naturally be impossible for him to stay in the Ministry of Personnel for a few years before promoting him.

By then, no one knows how old the fifth prince will be.

That would only enrich Xie Jing's experience.

Let him go to the six ministries to gain some experience so that he can be promoted.

Originally, such treatment was reserved for the princes.

However, in his later years, the retired emperor held on to power very tightly and was unwilling to share power with the adult princes, so this habit was gradually forgotten by everyone.

Concubine Jingshu knew all this because of the teachings she received from the Duke of England since she was a child.

……

It seems that many of the concubines don't like Tao Yao, who is beside Concubine Jing Shu. They think she is always causing trouble and suspect that Tao Yao will do something bad.

But in fact, many times, what the palace maids around the master say reflects one side of the master's temperament.

Concubine Jingshu is smart and sensible, but she has never been good-tempered. She is even a little arrogant, but her arrogance is different from that of Xi Chongrong.

Sometimes Taoyao was not looking for trouble, but just expressing the hidden thoughts in Concubine Jingshu's heart that she would not reveal out loud.

Just like Dan Tao and Xiao Shu, they are actually two sides of Xie Run's personality, one is steady and the other is lively and loves to gossip.