The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

It turned out that King Jing had been entertaining guests outside that day and had drunk too much. He was so drunk that he prepared to rest in the front yard.

It happened that Concubine Wan went to seek favor.

Without knowing what was going on, King Jing favored Wan Shifei in the front yard.

The next day, King Jing was furious and drove all his concubines out.

Because the incident happened in the front yard, outsiders cannot know the specific details.

All we know is that Concubine Wan worked hard to serve King Jing, but not only was she not favored, but she also aroused King Jing's disgust.

This incident made Concubine Wan laugh for a whole month!

At noon that day, Fang Yuaner sent someone to deliver a jar of wine to Xie Run.

Xie Run felt helpless.

Could it be that Fang Yuaner has gone too far by giving out too much alcohol?

Could it be that every time Wan Linlang suffers a loss in the future, she will give herself a pot of wine?

Even Xiao Shu was puzzled. "Concubine Fang is always very cautious, so why is she not paying any attention to this matter? If this wine is used as a raft, she won't even have a place to appeal."

Xie Run smiled, hugging her growing belly and said, "This is Concubine Fang's affirmation of your master's character."

Xiao Shu and Dan Tao looked at each other helplessly.

I thought to myself that my master has become more and more fond of joking lately.

Another incident was that the maidservant beside Concubine An climbed into King Jing's bed.

King Jing handed the person over to the princess for disposal, and he had no intention of honoring her.

As a result, Concubine An softened her heart.

It was snowing heavily, and she ran to Qingsong Courtyard with her big belly to plead for the maid.

In the end, the maid became King Jing's concubine.

The maid's surname is Lu.

So the palace had another concubine, Lu.

I don’t know what the princess was thinking, but she arranged Concubine Lu to live in Qingfeng Pavilion, which is next to Xie Run.

Since Concubine Lu could cheat on her master and get into bed with him, we knew she was not someone to be trifled with.

Of course, she didn't dare to provoke Xie Run, but she often ran to Qingzhuyuan opposite to harass Concubine Li.

Concubine Li likes to be alone and has a noble character. She is very annoyed by Concubine Lu's harassment, but she has no way to refuse. She is almost vomiting blood out of anger.

However, Xie Run, who lived in the middle, watched several shows.

That day, Xie Run was happily sitting in the pavilion halfway up the mountain waiting to watch a show.

A maid said that Concubine Lu went to Qingzhu Courtyard to look for Concubine Li early in the morning again.

The location of Banshan Pavilion just happens to allow you to see the main entrance of Qingzhuyuan.

The cloak made of white fox fur made Xie Run's face look rosy and fair, and her complexion was very good, making her even more beautiful and charming.

She was very excited and ready to see how Concubine Li would drive Concubine Lu out of the house.

The moon suddenly ran in.

"Master, there's a commotion over at Lanxiang Courtyard!"

Xie Run was stunned for a moment, "Where did the commotion start?"

"Lanxiang Courtyard! Concubine Ning's residence!"

The moon must have been running too fast, and in the middle of winter, its head was covered in sweat.

Two months ago, it was discovered that Concubine Ning had poisoned two concubines.

Neither King Jing nor the Queen said what to do with her.

But since that day, Concubine Ning has been ill, and her condition has become worse day by day. She was unable to get up yesterday.

Xie Run vaguely heard that the princess had already asked someone to prepare a coffin.

After all, she is the eldest son's biological mother, so she should die in a dignified manner.

Xie Run stayed where he was, unable to think of how the commotion in Lanxiangyuan could have happened for a long time.

"Tell me in detail!"

Dan Tao pulled Yueliang'er and asked her doubts: "Concubine Ning is so sick that she is only breathing her last. Why did she make such a fuss?"

Yueliang'er: "It's Concubine Fang."

Fang Yuaner?!

Xie Run had a bad feeling.

Yueliang'er: "Concubine Fang rushed to Concubine Ning's yard and brought people to beat her."

Xie Run: “…”

This is a bit outrageous news.

Xie Run was stunned for a long time and subconsciously wanted to eat the melon firsthand.

But as soon as I stood up, I felt the burden in my lower abdomen and couldn't help but sigh.

Forget it, staying away is the only way to ensure safety.

Xie Run thought the news was outrageous enough, but he didn't expect Yueliang to add another sentence.

"I heard that Concubine Fang also brought the eldest son with her."

Xie Run helped Dan Tao stand up: "Let's go, we have to go on this trip."

Since this matter concerns the heirs of the royal family, Xie Run cannot pretend to be ignorant.

Dan Tao pretended not to notice that her master wanted to watch the show, and only warned: "Master, please stay away from her and don't get scared."

Xie Run nodded repeatedly, the gossip desire in his eyes difficult to extinguish.

Dan Tao: “…”

When Xie Run rushed to Lanxiangyuan, quite a few people had already gathered there.

The prince, the princess, Concubine Yun... the atmosphere was a bit depressing.

Just as she was about to speak, she heard a sharp cry from inside the house, "Mother!"

The princess sighed, "What a sin!"

Although she hated Ning Shiqi, she could not bear to see the heartbreaking scene of a mother dying in front of her son.

Prince Jing had just arrived as well. He took a few steps forward and entered the main hall of Lanxiang Courtyard.

Xie Run and his group also followed quietly behind.

As soon as I entered the hall, I saw the four-year-old eldest son lying on Concubine Ning, crying heart-wrenchingly.

Concubine Ning's face turned purple and she was lifeless.

Fang Yuan'er sat aside, her hair a little messy, her hand on her belly, her eyes looking at the mother and son on the ground with a heavy look.

This scene is very strange.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Concubine Ning's face..."

Xie Run also looked over and saw that Ning Shiqi's skinny and pale face was covered with bruises.

It looks like a slap mark, but also like... poisoning?

King Jing's face was extremely grim, and the pressure around him was low. "Concubine Fang, please tell me, what is going on?!"

At this moment, King Jing was filled with the oppressive feeling of being in a superior position, and the concubines around him were frightened into silence.

However, Xie Run could tell that King Jing was dissatisfied with Fang Yuan'er.

From the moment he called out the three words "Concubine Fang", he had already leaned towards his son, or the deceased concubine Ning.

Fang Yuan'er seemed to have just woken up from a dream, and was helped by Qiuxiang to bow.

"Reporting to the prince, today the eldest son suddenly came to Xiachiyuan and said he wanted to see the child in my belly."

"Who would have thought..." Fang Yuan'er took a deep look at the young master who was crying miserably, and sneered: "As soon as he touched me, he suddenly went crazy and wanted to kick and hit my stomach."

"If the maidservant beside me hadn't stopped me in time, I'm afraid I would be the one lying on the ground today."

At this point, only the princess dared to speak: "Then why did you bring people to Lanxiang Courtyard?"

"The eldest son kept saying that I was carrying a bastard, and that I was vicious and had harmed his mother."

Fang Yuaner sneered, "I dare not blame the eldest master, but it is my fault that he was not well-educated."

"Since you made a mistake, you should be punished!"

When Fang Yuaner said the words "deserve punishment", there was murderous intent in her voice.

She was a proud person, and had suffered losses at the hands of Concubine Ning many times, so she hated Concubine Ning to the core.

Although what happened today was somewhat unexpected, Fang Yuaner accepted it.

She walked up to King Jing and knelt down, her back straight.

"Your Highness, I do have a personal grudge against Concubine Ning. Today, I was angered by the eldest son's words and actions, so I decided to settle both old and new grudges. I brought my men and beat Concubine Ning up severely."

"Who would have thought that she was so unlucky and died after such a short time?"

Fang Yuaner also seemed to have given it her all.

"I have done something wrong, Your Majesty, please punish me as you see fit."

The eldest son, who was crying over the body of Concubine Ning, suddenly stood up and glared at Fang Yuaner fiercely.