The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Finally, another half month passed.

Good news came from the mansion one after another.

The fetuses of Concubine Li and Concubine An gradually stabilized, and Concubine Lu's condition was getting better day by day.

Concubine An's figure became increasingly bloated, and the news of the twins spread throughout the courtyard.

Now that her pregnancy was completely stable, the princess no longer tried to suppress the news.

Everyone was looking forward to the birth of Concubine An, Concubine Fang and Concubine Xie.

That day, Xie Run was looking at some newly carved pieces of jade when he suddenly heard Yueliang'er's message.

"Master, Concubine Lu from Qingfeng Courtyard requests to see you."

Xie Run was slightly surprised, "Concubine Lu wants to see me?"

"That's rare. I don't have any acquaintance with her."

When something happened to Juzi, Concubine Lu went to Concubine An's yard and made a scene.

Although both of them were not seriously injured, Concubine Lu's already bad reputation became even worse.

None of the concubines and maids in the palace were willing to associate with her.

Of course, no one dared to offend her.

After all, her reputation is ruined, but others still want a reputation.

However, she had been ill for a long time because she had jumped into the water to save Princess Ruyi, so she didn't cause any new trouble.

Now that she is a good person, she comes to visit Xie Run, which really doesn't make people think too much.

Dan Tao had a bad impression of Concubine Lu, "Master, this Concubine Lu is a tough nut to crack. We should have less contact with her."

Xie Run thought for a moment, "Did she say anything about seeing me?"

Concubine Lu has a bad reputation, but she is not stupid.

If there was no important matter, she, a concubine hated by everyone in the palace, would not have been so tactless as to come to Xie Run, the favored concubine.

After all, not everyone is Concubine Li. Even if she really hates Concubine Lu, she won't say it out loud.

Yueliang thought for a moment and said, "She just said she was seriously ill and wanted to see you, my master, to share in your blessings."

Xie Run frowned and pushed the jade pendant in front of him away. "It's cold outside. Ask her to go to the main hall and tell her I'll be there soon."

The moon responded, "Yes!"

"Put the jade away." Xie Run stood up. "Since she came to visit us openly, we have nothing to fear."

Dan Tao naturally obeyed her master and only added, "Master, please let Zi Hu follow."

Xie Run: "That's natural."

Xie Run slowly moved to the main hall and saw Concubine Lu sipping tea.

She put down the teacup and saluted Xie Run properly, "This servant greets Concubine Xie."

"Thank you, Concubine, for the delicious tea here. This is the first time in my life that I have tasted such good tea." Concubine Lu smiled in a very flattering way.

Xie Runwen smiled gently and said, "If you like it, I'll have someone pack some for you to take back."

Concubine Lu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I was just saying it casually."

She said self-deprecatingly, "Xie Shufei is so generous that it seems like I'm here to take advantage of you."

Xie Run's attitude is really too good.

Concubine Lu thought again of what the people in the mansion had said.

It is said that Concubine Xie and Concubine An have the same good temperament, are kind and gentle, treat people kindly and tolerantly, and never get angry with their servants.

However, Concubine Xie was the most favored by the prince, while Concubine An had never caught the prince's eye.

Everyone was sighing, how could such a different fate befall someone with such a personality?

Is it just because Concubine Xie is younger and has better complexion?

Concubine Lu always sneered at these words.

How can they be of the same temperament?

Concubine An is a coward, soft and without any temper. She is nice to others, but she hurts the people around her.

Although Concubine Xie is gentle and kind, she is not soft-hearted at all.

When the mulberry grass was biting the Qiufeng Courtyard that day, the prince and princess were in a high position, surrounded by people watching the show.

Concubine Xie remained calm and composed from beginning to end, handling the situation with ease, without even a trace of fear in her eyes.

He even protected his girl.

This skill alone is something that even Concubine An will never be able to learn in her entire life.

Concubine Xie was also very kind to the people around her.

Concubine Xie personally sent people to take care of Miss Shu who was injured because of her. She would greet her every now and then and give her rewards like a stream.

Xiao Shu was recuperating at home, and her whole family benefited from her protecting their master, and received countless benefits as a result.

Unlike Concubine An...

As she thought about it, a sneer appeared on Concubine Lu's lips.

Just as Xie Run was about to speak, he saw a hint of jade-colored hair slipping down Concubine Lu's sleeve, which looked quite familiar.

Concubine Lu smiled and said, "I have something to say to Concubine Xie. Could Concubine Xie allow me to drink a few more cups of tea?"

Xie Run's pupils shrank, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. "Of course. I have no shortage of tea here. Not to mention a few cups of tea, I can even drink it all day long."

Having said this, he sent away Luzhi and Hongxi who were serving in the room.

"I remember there are new Dahongpao and Laojunmei in the storeroom. Take one out for Sister Lu to try."

The two of them said yes and went out.

Dan Tao walked to the door, lifted the curtain and looked around, then instructed the people working around her to make sure no one was eavesdropping before lowering the curtain.

Xie Run said slowly: "Sister Lu, if you have anything to say, please speak directly."

Concubine Lu suddenly stood up and knelt in front of Xie Run.

Xie Run was startled and quickly stood up, "Sister Lu, what are you doing? This is unacceptable."

Although the status of a concubine is higher than that of a maid, it is not much higher.

There is no custom of kneeling down to worship others at every turn in this dynasty.

Kneeling is usually a great gesture of respect and is rarely seen between people of different social status.

Concubine Lu took out a jade pendant and a letter from her sleeve and held them in her palm. "There are some things I don't know how to say. Please take a look at this letter and jade pendant, Concubine Xie."

When Dan Tao saw the jade pendant, she was surprised. "Isn't this the jade pendant our master lost? How did it end up in your hands?!"

Concubine Lu lowered her eyes, her expression very peaceful, "This is the suicide note that Juzi left for me."

"She also sent someone to give me the jade pendant."

"The whole story of the Zhishuifang kite incident is contained in the letter."

"Orange?" Xie Run and Dan Tao looked at each other.

Neither of them could understand why Xie Run was related to Orange.

Zihu stepped forward to take the letter, looked it over twice, and made sure it was non-toxic before handing it to Xie Run.

Concubine Lu saw everything and became unconsciously nervous.

Although she had no intention of harming anyone, how could she not be nervous in this kind of situation?

Xie Run first glanced at the jade pendant to make sure it was his, then he opened the letter and read it slowly.

As time passed, Xie Run's expression gradually darkened.

Concubine Lu was still kneeling on the ground, waiting for Xie Run's reaction.

After a long while, Xie Runcai said, "Juzi, I appreciate your kindness!"

"She left a last wish in the letter, asking me to protect you in the palace for a while, and I agreed to that."