The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

On the twelfth day of the lunar year, news suddenly came that the person was missing.

Xie Run and Concubine Jing Shu actually knew about the situation long ago and had made preparations early on.

The Xiangyun Pavilion was only slightly decorated to house Concubine Wu's body for two days before being sent out of the palace.

Even the bodies of low-ranking concubines like Concubine Wu could not stay in the palace for too long after their death.

Concubine Wu's position was too low and she was not popular. There were only two people going to her funeral hall to burn incense, and it was very deserted.

Concubine Jing Shu went there specifically with the seventh prince in her arms.

The emperor must have known about it, but he didn't say anything.

After Concubine Wu was buried, the emperor suddenly issued an edict to register the seventh prince under the name of Concubine Jingshu.

This time, the Seventh Prince really became Concubine Jingshu's son.

After the festival, the harem finally calmed down.

In March, Xie Run saw that the weather was fine and the birthdays of several princes and princesses were approaching, so he was wondering if he could have a chance to go out for a trip.

The Queen Mother suddenly mentioned that she wanted to go to Baohua Temple to burn incense.

At first, Xie Run thought that the empress dowager had been silent for a while and was becoming restless again.

It was Concubine Jingshu who delivered the message to Xie Run.

"It is the Emperor's will."

"The Emperor and the Empress Dowager still have a rift over the Empress's death. One of them must step back before the Emperor can calm down."

If the emperor was willing to take a step back, he would have to swallow his anger and pretend that this incident had never happened.

If the empress dowager was willing to take a step back and let the emperor vent his anger, it would enhance the relationship between mother and son and eliminate the hidden dangers in the harem.

Now it seems that the Queen Mother has backslid.

Xie Run smiled and said, "This is a good thing."

Originally, there was some estrangement between the two because of Concubine Wu, but since the emperor had the seventh prince be registered under the name of Concubine Jing Shu.

Concubine Jingshu no longer had that paranoia, and the two of them were able to sit together and talk again.

Concubine Jing Shu smiled meaningfully: "Isn't it? When we get to Baohua Temple, there will be a big surprise."

Xie Run: “?”

Although he didn't understand the meaning of Concubine Jing Shu's smile, Xie Run didn't ask any more questions.

Some things you will know sooner or later.

Xie Run: "Instead of waiting for a surprise, why don't we discuss who will go to Baohua Temple first?"

Concubine Jing Shu: "That's natural."

"Concubine Duan has been ill, so she doesn't need to go; Concubine Kong is pregnant, so for her health, she's been spared. As for the rest, Concubine Fang, Concubine Shen, Fang Baolin, and Bai Baolin..."

When the name Bai Baolin was mentioned, Concubine Jing Shu looked at Xie Run with a smile, "Do you want to take this person with you?"

"She's been quite quiet these days, and I don't see any scheming."

Xie Run: “…”

Concubine Jing Shu now pays more attention to Bai Baolin than she does. Every time she mentions him, it seems like she is waiting to see a show.

Xie Run's expression remained unchanged: "Just follow the rules."

Concubine Jing Shu: "So you want to take him along? That's fine, Concubine Zhao is really broad-minded."

Xie Run never listened to these gloomy words.

Perhaps it was because of the series of funerals before the New Year, but there was a depressing atmosphere hovering throughout the palace.

Now that they heard they could leave the palace, even if it was just to go to the temple to pray, the harem became lively.

Even Xie Run was looking forward to it, and he felt much more relaxed.

The Buddha statues in Baohua Temple are solemn and majestic, and every place is solemn and quiet, with an atmosphere of peace.

After entering Baohua Temple, Xie Run felt his heart calm down a bit.

It was Taotao's first time out of the palace. She looked around with her big eyes like black grapes, but she felt she couldn't see enough.

If he hadn't been concerned about the empress dowager in front of him, he would have asked without caring about the consequences.

The concubines in the harem followed the empress dowager to burn incense and listen to Zen at Baohua Temple.

Sometimes, some young princes and princesses could not sit still and would ask their servants to take them out for some fresh air.

But these concubines cannot leave.

Baozhen was young, so Xie Run only brought Taotao with him and had someone take him out to play early.

By the time the empress dowager finally agreed to let them go, a whole morning had passed.

Xie Run and the others were helped to their feet by the palace maids and bowed one after another: "I will take my leave."

After leaving Baohua Palace, Concubine Jingshu ignored the pain in her knees and hurriedly left with the help of others.

Xie Run asked in confusion: "What happened?"

Concubine Wen whispered, "I just heard from people in Yongning Palace that the Seventh Prince is not adapting to Baohua Temple and is crying a lot. Sister Jingshufei must be anxious to see the Seventh Prince."

Xie Run nodded: "How are the second and third princesses?"

After Concubine Hui passed away, Concubine Jingshu told the emperor to place the third princess with Concubine Wen for the time being.

Anyway, raising one princess is the same as raising two princesses.

Concubine Wen was a person with no temper, and since Concubine Hui died for the Queen, she kept the Third Princess by her side.

Concubine Wen's voice was a little hollow, and she sounded a little sick. "The Second Princess is fine, but the Third Princess is a bit spoiled and clingy. If she can't see anyone for a while, I'm afraid she'll make a fuss."

Xie Run: "Then go and see the child quickly."

Concubine Wen bowed and left in a hurry.

When Xie Run thought of his two easy-to-raise children, he suddenly felt relaxed and at ease.

I was thinking about going to enjoy the scenery of Baohua Temple when suddenly a figure slowly approached.

Bai Fu bowed respectfully to Xie Run, "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Zhao."

Xie Run's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said gently, "It's been a long time since I last saw Bai Baolin."

Bai Fu lowered her head, very meek and obedient, "Your Majesty is in charge of the six palaces and is very busy. I dare not disturb you."

"I have been looking forward to paying my respects to Her Majesty, and now I finally have the chance."

Xie Run: "I have received your kindness. It's not easy for me to leave the palace, so let's take this opportunity to go out and have a look."

Bai Fu: "I heard that the scenery of Baohua Temple is the best in the capital, and I dare not miss it. If it weren't for the thoughtful arrangements of Your Majesty, I am afraid I would not have the opportunity to come to Baohua Temple."

She raised her head and looked at Xie Run with a little admiration.

Xie Run had a smile on his face, but alarm bells were ringing in his heart.

Bai Fu ran up to her and said nice things for no reason. Could it be that she really wanted to please her?

Xie Run smiled and said, "Then you can take this opportunity to have a closer look."

"I still have to go see the Fifth Prince, so I'll leave first."

Bai Fu quickly made way.

After walking for a distance, Xie Run looked at Dan Tao: "Has Bai Baolin been doing anything recently? Why did he suddenly change his temper?"

In the past, Bai Fu would hide when she saw Xie Run, as if she was afraid that Xie Run would see her.

Xiao Shu suddenly said, "My Lady, don't you think Bai Baolin's outfit looks familiar today?"

Xie Run lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then looked down at the skirt he was wearing and suddenly realized.

Because they are still in mourning, the concubines who came to Baohua Temple today were all dressed very simply.

However simple they were, the imperial concubine's attire could not possibly be the same as Baolin's.

Originally, everyone was wearing plain clothes, so nothing was noticeable.

If you look closely, you will find that Bai Baolin's dress is very similar to Xie Run's.

Except that the clothes and jewelry were not as expensive as Xie Run's, the hairstyle and makeup were the same.