The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 355 6 Princes

Xie Run nodded helplessly: "Isn't it? From now on, I have to watch my mouth."

After teasing her for a while, she said seriously, "Why did Xian Zhaoyuan come to see me?"

The last time Xian Zhaoyuan visited the Zhaohe Palace was because she had taken a fancy to the baby in Wu Baolin's belly and wanted Xie Run to say a few good words for her.

Xie Run must have refused.

After that, Xian Zhaoyuan never entered the Showa Palace again and became a quiet invisible person in the palace.

He came to my house suddenly today, so there must be something wrong.

Xie Run had a vague idea of why Xian Zhaoyuan came to his house.

She glanced at Xiao Shu and said, "You guys will follow my lead."

Xiao Shu nodded: "It's saved by this servant."

Since the Assistant Imperial Palace Manager took charge of the six palaces, there have been many more demons and monsters coming to Showa Palace.

Sometimes Xie Run was too lazy to deal with it, so he established a rule with the palace servants to serve tea and see off guests.

Xie Run reminded her at this time because he was afraid that Xian Zhaoyuan would not be able to get what she wanted and would stay in Showa Palace and refuse to leave.

After a while, the palace maid led Xian Zhaoyuan in.

She greeted him politely before saying slowly, "I haven't seen you for a few days. Your Majesty Zhaode is looking better and better."

Xie Run smiled calmly, "Now that there are several more pregnant women in the harem, Your Majesty no longer needs to worry about having children. This kind of peace and tranquility will surely make people look much better, won't it?"

Xian Zhaoyuan curled her lips and smiled slightly: "That's right, there is another pregnant Concubine Xi in the palace, and the emperor and the empress are very happy."

After smiling, a hint of sadness appeared on Xian Zhaoyuan's delicate face.

She tilted her head slightly and fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, seeming to be in some discomfort, as if she had something to hide.

When Xie Run saw her appearance, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

She took the initiative to bring up the topic, saying slowly, "Yangpin was also lucky. Although she didn't serve the emperor much, she became pregnant and happened to win the emperor's favor, and she became Xi Jieyu overnight."

"This will be Concubine Xi. Once she gives birth safely, she will be promoted to the Ninth Concubine, and will be qualified to raise a child."

So when the emperor promoted Concubine Xi to Concubine Xi, everyone knew that, unless there were no accidents, Concubine Xi would definitely take care of the baby in her belly by herself.

"Xian Zhaoyuan, you originally entered the palace with Concubine Xi. To be honest, you were the most favored at first, and you were the one who was favored by the emperor. Concubine Xi, on the other hand, was never favored at all."

Xie Run thought that if Xian Zhaoyuan had not been so desperate as to get involved in the struggle between the Queen Mother and the Empress, she would never have been completely ignored by the Emperor.

The emperor does not like stupid people, and he does not like people with excessive ambitions.

Whether voluntarily or forced, Xian Zhaoyuan became a pawn in the Queen Mother's struggle for power.

If you are forced, you are just being manipulated by others.

If they take the initiative, it is even more hateful, as it is a sign of greed for power and fame.

She got involved in the struggle between the empress and the queen mother, and was probably both of them. She was half-hearted and happened to violate the two taboos of the emperor. It would be strange if she was not ignored.

Xie Run knew that Xian Zhaoyuan didn't like what she said, but she still wanted to say things that she didn't like to hear.

Otherwise, Xian Zhaoyuan will not be able to see the reality, and if something goes wrong, we will still have to bother her.

Xian Zhaoyuan smiled bitterly: "Perhaps it is because I am unlucky. I have been loved by the emperor for a period of time, but I am not lucky enough to bear a child for the emperor."

When Xie Run saw that she had a bit more self-pity and self-reproach in her air, he suddenly felt a pang in his teeth.

She simply got straight to the point and asked, "Come to think of it, I haven't asked Xian Zhaoyuan what important matter she came to see me about yet?"

Xian Zhaoyuan lowered her head and smiled gently: "I envy Concubine Xi's good fortune, but I also know that I have disappointed the Emperor. I am afraid that I will never be able to regain his favor again, let alone have a child of my own."

"Instead of envying others every day, it's better to think about gaining the emperor's pity and raising a child, so that you can at least have someone to rely on when you are old."

Xian Zhaoyuan's words were quite sincere.

She smiled faintly, her eyes gleaming with life. "I met the Sixth Prince a while ago, and I thought he was incredibly charming. It's a shame he lost his mother at such a young age, and is now cared for by a few wet nurses. I'm afraid he's suffered a lot."

Xie Run heard something and asked, "But those people didn't take good care of her, and she got into trouble with Xian Zhaoyuan?"

Xian Zhaoyuan wondered why the emperor doted on Concubine Zhaode, but she was born with a very smart heart, and it was hard not to like her.

Xian Zhaoyuan pursed her lips and whispered, "Last time, I saw that the Sixth Prince's hands looked like they had frostbite. I wanted to take a closer look, but the maid who was taking care of him avoided me."

"Your Highness, as the assistant to the Six Palaces, knows how unbridled the maids can be without their masters. If their masters are incompetent and not favored, they will do whatever they want to tease them."

"The Sixth Prince is so young, he doesn't even cry out when he's cold or hot. When he's bullied, he has no way to seek justice. I wonder how much injustice he's endured at such a young age."

Xie Run originally thought that Xian Zhaoyuan came to her again today to ask her to take sides and speak well of her so that she could support the Sixth Prince.

I didn't expect Xian Zhaoyuan to mention the fact that the Sixth Prince was bullied by his subordinates.

The smile on Xie Run's face disappeared and was replaced by astonishment.

"The Sixth Prince is the Emperor's heir, how dare they be so presumptuous?"

When Xian Zhaoyuan mentioned the Sixth Prince, her eyes were filled with heartache. "Your Majesty has always been favored by the emperor. I wonder if there is no one in the palace who loves you? Even the prince must be very sad."

Xie Run said solemnly, "Xian Zhaoyuan, what you said is a bit too much."

If it were a suspicious person, they would probably think that Xian Zhaoyuan was mocking Xie Run.

Xie Run said calmly, "If those slaves dare to neglect the Sixth Prince, not only me, but also the Emperor and Empress will not let them off easily if they find out."

"These statements must be supported by evidence."

Xie Run rarely put on his dignity and said coldly, "Forget it. I happen to have nothing to do today, so I'll go there myself."

"In the past, the Sixth Prince was kept in the Prince's Residence, with only the Empress looking after him, and he wasn't disturbed by outsiders. The Empress has been unwell lately, and those people, without anyone watching over them, are probably starting to get sloppy!"

Xie Run believed Xian Zhaoyuan's words.

She would never dare to say anything like this without any evidence.

However, Xie Run only had the right to assist in managing the six palaces, and he did not dare to overstep his bounds and extend his hands to where the princes lived.

Therefore, he never took care of the Sixth Prince.

The emperor was busy with the affairs of the previous dynasty, and the queen was not feeling well, so she couldn't take care of too much.

If these things happen together, those who serve will gain power and start to forget their own status.

Xie Run stood up and said, "No need to change clothes, let's go directly to the prince's residence."

Xian Zhaoyuan was stunned. "I want to go too? I'm afraid it's not appropriate."

The prince's residence was guarded by the imperial guards. She had no children there and no authority to manage the six palaces. If she went there rashly, she was afraid of being stopped outside and embarrassed.

Xie Run smiled with his fox eyes, revealing cunning and gentleness, "With Xian Zhaoyuan's testimony, I can convince the emperor and avoid being fooled by the tongues of some palace maids and eunuchs."

When Xian Zhaoyuan mentioned that the Sixth Prince was bullied, Xie Run couldn't just ignore it.

But if Xie Run rushed forward and made a scene, it wouldn't be long before all the six palaces knew about it.

Xian Zhaoyuan had brought up the matter, so Xie Run must not take the blame, or people would suspect that she had some feelings for the Sixth Prince.

Xian Zhaoyuan was thinking about something else.

She wanted to raise the Sixth Prince. If she stepped forward at this time, it would certainly cause some rumors, but it would also allow the Emperor and Empress to see her sincerity.

At least she was willing to sacrifice it for the Sixth Prince.

Xian Zhaoyuan bowed respectfully and said, "I saw it with my own eyes, so I dare not lie. Even if I were to appear before the Emperor and Empress, I would still be willing to testify on their behalf."

"If I have been mistaken and have slandered the Sixth Prince's servants, I will accept the punishment voluntarily. Concubine Zhaode has nothing to do with it. If I have been right... those dogs truly deserve to be punished!"

Being able to force an honest man to curse shows that Xian Zhaoyuan really feels sorry for the Sixth Prince.