The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss He."

Xie Run winked at Dan Tao and said with a smile, "It's cold today, let's have a cup of tea before we go."

"I'm also craving the tea from Concubine Shu. But the princess is busy..." Ting He paused and lowered her voice, "Master Ning's funeral shouldn't be a grand affair, but we still have to prepare what's necessary."

Xie Run: "It's winter, you must be tired, Princess."

Dan Tao personally sent Ting He off and stuffed a purse into her pocket.

After returning to the room, Xie Run left only Dan Tao and Xiao Shu.

When he opened the envelope, he was obviously stunned.

Xiao Shu was very curious and asked quickly, "Master, what did the eldest lady write in the letter that surprised you so much?"

Xie Run felt a headache and handed the letter to the two of them, "Take a look."

Dan Tao and Xiao Shu looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Xie Jiang's letter stated that two days ago someone had asked her for a mild prescription for inducing labor.

Xie Jiang sold the prescription at a high price and made a lot of money.

Yesterday, I accidentally learned that this prescription was wanted by a concubine named Fang from Prince Jing's Mansion.

Xie Jiang thought that Xie Run was also in Prince Jing's mansion and was now five and a half months pregnant. She was worried that someone would do something bad to Xie Run, so she wrote this letter.

It was Dan Tao who spoke first, "Concubine Fang bought a prescription for inducing labor...it couldn't be for herself, right?"

Xiao Shu snorted softly, "The Imperial Physician could easily find out about the labor-inducing drug. She wouldn't dare give it to our Master or Master An, would she?"

In fact, Xiao Shu was still afraid.

If a fetus is five or six months old, it is difficult for both mother and child to survive if a dose of labor-inducing drugs is taken.

Xie Run pondered for a long time before saying, "Maybe she just wants to use it for herself?"

"Among the three pregnant women in the mansion, she is the youngest. If she gives birth to a boy..."

Xiao Shu was quick-witted and spoke quickly. She said with a puzzled look on her face, "If a boy is born, he will only be the second young master."

"If the child is not the legitimate heir, the eldest, or the youngest, it is bound to be unhealthy if it is born prematurely. I am afraid that he will even be disliked by the prince."

"She induced labor on herself, and if she's not careful, there could be two deaths. What's her goal?"

Xiao Shu still had some things to say.

There is only one position of the crown prince. Even if the princess cannot give birth and the eldest son is not favored, the prince is still young!

King Jing will have more descendants in the future, not fewer.

It is very unlikely that the prince would choose the sickly second son as the crown prince.

Dan Tao also said: "Concubine Fang's pregnancy is very unstable."

"When I moved to Xiachiyuan, I had a miscarriage. Then, when I was three months pregnant, I was poisoned, which cost me most of my energy. I've only just recovered a little. If I induce labor again... I might not be able to have a safe birth."

“It’s really not worth it!”

Xie Run lowered his eyes to hide the thoughts in his eyes.

She thought to herself, if it was just the Second Young Master, it wouldn’t be worth it.

But what if it’s the second prince?

Dan Tao and Xiao Shu's analysis did not include the speculation that King Jing would ascend the throne.

But if one day King Jing ascends the throne, the second son will become the second prince.

The eldest prince's mother was of humble origin and was not favored by King Jing. If one or two means were used to prevent him from growing up, the second prince would actually be the eldest son.

He is also the first choice for the crown prince.

Only when the name is right can the words be legitimate.

This is what Fang Yuaner was planning!

Moreover, Xie Run knew that in the original book, Fang Yuaner gave birth to the second prince, the emperor's real eldest son.

Only by holding the Second Prince in her hand can she defeat her rival, Concubine Wan De!

The court officials will not care which illegitimate son the prince appoints as the crown prince, but they will definitely care which son the emperor appoints as the crown prince!

Xie Run suddenly smiled, and this smile was meaningful.

In the original book, Fang Yuaner used drugs to induce labor when she gave birth to the second prince.

Now that her soul has been changed, Fang Yuaner is still planning to use the drug to induce labor in order to give birth to the second prince.

Those confusing plot lines seemed to turn back quietly.

However, in the original book, Fang Yuaner was not poisoned, and her birth went smoothly after induction.

Now Fang Yuaner has lost her energy due to poisoning, and she still wants to try to induce labor... She is really risking her life for her future.

Xie Run looked at the thin burning silver charcoal, but his heart seemed to be wrapped in frost, and his voice was very shallow.

"Even if you need to induce labor, the pregnancy must last at least seven months."

"Let's see in three months."

Dan Tao and Xiao Shu didn't know what to say either.

The originally lively atmosphere became a little heavy because of Xie Run's inexplicably depressed mood.

Unlike the quiet Chunshan Courtyard, Qingzhu Courtyard is particularly lively today.

Concubine Li was aloof and arrogant, and she would never have thought that there would be such a shameless person in the world.

She had clearly kicked Concubine Lu out yesterday, but who would have thought she would come again today?

Concubine Lu was holding cakes and tea leaves in her hands and said with a smile, "I was wrong yesterday. I shouldn't have said anything nonsense and upset my sister."

"I specially brought some good tea and snacks to your house today. I just want Sister Li to forgive me."

Concubine Lu had a round face and her eyes curved when she smiled. She looked very cute and friendly.

She naturally spoke with a coquettish smile, pestering Li Shiqie, "If you don't accept it, it must be because you think my tea and cakes are not good."

Concubine Li was about to grit her teeth and agree.

Then I heard Concubine Lu say, "Then I will go back and find a better one and send it to you tomorrow."

Concubine Li had a mouthful of blood stuck in her throat, unable to go up or down.

It was her maid Feishuang who stepped forward and rescued her.

"Master Lu knows my master best. He has always been tough on the outside but soft on the inside."

"What happened yesterday was purely a misunderstanding. As soon as you left, my master regretted being so rude."

When Concubine Li was pulled by Feishuang, she also realized that she could not completely break off with Concubine Lu.

Otherwise, Concubine Lu would use the excuse of apology to visit Qingzhu Pavilion every day, and the fact that she was pregnant would be impossible to hide.

"If I was wrong, I was wrong. It was my fault for not speaking carefully. It's normal for Sister Li to be angry." Concubine Lu looked generous and cheerful.

Yesterday, Concubine Lu saw Concubine Li suddenly vomit, and she asked Concubine Li if she was pregnant.

Concubine Li couldn't control her temper and immediately got angry.

She scolded Concubine Lu for talking nonsense and trying to harm her, and had Concubine Lu driven out of Qingzhu Courtyard.

Now that Feishuang said it was a misunderstanding and Concubine Lu generously admitted her mistake, both parties tacitly accepted that the matter was over.

Concubine Li had no choice but to grit her teeth and endure it for the sake of her unborn child. "I was also wrong."

She explained stiffly, "Given the current situation in the mansion, pregnancy is a dangerous thing."

"Sister Lu said something casually, and I might be remembered by others tomorrow, so I lost control of my temper."

Others use a stiff tone and may be considered to be lying.

But Concubine Li was proud and stubborn, so her words made her more trustworthy.

"it's all my fault!"

Concubine Lu's eyes turned, but she still smiled: "Then I apologized, and Sister Li accepted it. Let's just let this matter go. We won't mention it again in the future?"

Concubine Li nodded.

Concubine Lu randomly selected a few interesting things happening in the mansion and told them to Concubine Li.

Concubine Li patiently responded with a few words.

She has a cold temper, and she may not reply to anything Concubine Lu says.

Just like that, Concubine Lu talked to herself for an hour and drank a belly full of tea before she took the little girl back.

As soon as Concubine Lu left, Concubine Li's other maid, Feixu, took the tray to clean her teacup and couldn't help but say, "She's too talkative!"

"She talked to me for a whole hour. If you didn't know, you would think she was short of tea in her yard and came to us just to eat and drink for free."

Concubine Li and Feishuang couldn't help laughing.