The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Concubine Shen was a family-born child, and ever since she could remember, she had been working as a helper in the palace.

However, at that time, King Jing had not yet been crowned king and established a palace, so there was no real master in the palace.

She wore her hair in braids every day and walked around the palace. Occasionally she was grabbed and scolded by the housekeeper, but her life was happy nonetheless.

As Prince Jing established his own palace, Concubine Shen also took the opportunity to find a small job in the palace.

Later, a new concubine named An came into the palace. The princess waved her hand and assigned her to work with Concubine An.

Concubine An gave her the name Jixiang, and her other sister who served with her was named Ping'an.

When she first came to serve Concubine An, she thought her master was easy to get along with, had no temper at all, and cared about her servants.

Sister Ping'an who lives with me is also a nice person.

Even her parents said she was lucky and had found a good home.

Who knew that problems would arise over time?

Concubine An has a good temper, but her temper is too good, which makes her look weak.

Concubine Liu, who entered the mansion at the same time, repeatedly stole Concubine An's food, clothes, and charcoal.

Anyway, everyone wants to grab anything that can be used.

She and Sister Ping'an wanted to speak up for their master, but were always stopped by him.

The master would always complain and feel aggrieved for most of the day, thinking that Concubine Liu was going too far, which aroused resentment in her and Sister Ping'an, but in the end she would comfort herself.

The words she heard most often were "Forget it...", "That's all...", "It's still not necessary..."

It makes people feel angry and like they are holding their breath.

Sister Ping'an was able to control herself, but Concubine Shen had a bad temper and didn't want to suffer this anger again.

She took advantage of the fact that Concubine Liu had just arrived at the palace and didn't know the rules, and designed a plan for Concubine Liu to wear the same clothes as Concubine Ning at the banquet.

Concubine Ning was so domineering that she humiliated Concubine Liu on the spot.

At that time, Concubine An and Ping'an were hiding aside and laughing secretly.

But when she returned to the yard, Concubine An began to worry again.

"What should I do if Sister Liu finds out?"

"Sister Liu has a bad temper, I'm afraid there will be some trouble."

Concubine Shen felt a chill in her heart, and for some reason she suddenly felt scared.

It was not because he was afraid of Concubine Liu's revenge, but because he was afraid of Concubine An.

Ping An comforted Concubine An: "Master, don't worry. Only the three of us know about this. As long as no one tells anyone, Concubine Liu won't know!"

"Really?"

"Would a servant lie to the master?"

Ping An comforted Concubine An for half a day before she felt at ease.

Concubine An kept thinking about it all night long, and was worried for days and hadn't slept well for several days.

I thought the matter was over, but two days later, Concubine An suddenly said, "Jixiang...why don't you go and apologize to Concubine Liu?"

"Sister Liu is now quarreling with Concubine Ning. We can't afford it."

"With the princess presiding over justice, if you go and apologize, perhaps this matter will be over?"

Concubine Shen opened her eyes wide, and was so shocked that she couldn't recover for a long time.

"Master, Concubine Liu is narrow-minded, overbearing and tyrannical. If she knew that I was the one who did this, I'm afraid she would kill me!"

Although Shenpin felt aggrieved, she also knew how to speak and act in order to arouse the kindness of Concubine An and dissuade her from the idea.

Afterwards, Concubine Shen comforted herself.

The master only said such words because he was too timid and too scared.

The master didn't mention this matter in the end, which shows that he felt sorry for her.

As a slave, she must be loyal to her master for her entire life and she must not have any other thoughts.

Until the incident of 'lying on ice to catch carp' happened.

She pleaded with her master countless times with her eyes, but the master simply turned away and said weakly, "Sister Liu was just joking. She wouldn't really hurt your life. You can go and come back soon. At least let Sister Liu vent her anger."

Concubine Shen was filled with despair, while Concubine Liu beside her snorted smugly.