The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 345 Can’t guess

Concubine Li narrowed her eyes, and seemed to be about to quarrel with Fang Yuaner again.

Xie Run glanced at her and said, "Concubine Li, Hui Xiuyi is an old lady who serves the Emperor. She shouldn't be talked about casually."

Concubine Li's face froze slightly, but she bowed her head obediently, "It was my words that were inappropriate."

Fang Yuan'er laughed and said, "Now I remember, from what Concubine Li said, it seems like she knows a lot about the past and present in the palace. I wonder where she got this information, but she's so well-informed."

Hui Xiuyi can be considered an old and experienced person in the palace.

Concubine Li immediately told her entire story, which was not the kind of information a princess of Rakshasa should have.

Xie Run also heard that Fang Yuaner was legitimately suspecting Concubine Li.

Concubine Li didn't explain, but only smiled meaningfully: "Yes, Gong Chongyi, aren't you curious about how I know all these old stories?"

"If you're curious, come chat with me often when you have some free time. I'll be happy to teach you."

Fang Yuaner's face darkened slightly.

At this moment, I really want to curse that terrible emperor.

Why choose Concubine Li as the main seat of Chonghua Palace?

Even if it was Concubine Jing, she wouldn't be so disgusting.

It has become normal for the two of them to bicker like this.

Xie Run used to like watching some plays, but now he is a little bored of it.

Both of them like to test each other with their own little thoughts, but neither of them is a fool.

They had countless awkward moments, but he refused to reveal any useful information.

They don't find it annoying, and neither does Xie Run.

After finishing the work, Xie Runduo went to Fengyi Palace specifically to look for the queen.

Xie Run: "Empress, I think Concubine Li and Gong Chongyi really don't get along. Instead of causing trouble every other day, why not let them live separately like Wu Baolin and Ye Baolin did before?"

The Queen looked at her deeply and asked, "Do you think I want them to live together?"

The Queen was not so idle as to listen to Concubine Li and Fang Yuaner quarreling every day.

Xie Run understood something instantly.

She paused and asked softly, "But what does the emperor mean?"

The queen nodded slightly but said nothing.

Xie Run had no choice but to give up this idea.

On the way back, Xie Run kept wondering what the emperor's plan was behind this arrangement.

It was impossible for him not to know that Concubine Li and Fang Yuan'er did not get along and had been testing each other.

The emperor and the empress had the same temperament. They both disliked trouble and hated chaos in the harem.

But Concubine Li and Fang Yuaner, who are most likely to have conflicts, are allowed to live together.

It seems like he just wants these two to keep fighting.

Xie Run was lost in thought when the sedan suddenly shook, startling her.

Dan Tao, who was following beside them, was also startled and shouted angrily, "How do you walk?!"

"You are the old servants, but you are not even steady when walking on flat ground. If the Empress gets bumped or hit, are you prepared to pay with your lives?!"

The eunuch carrying the sedan chair knelt down and apologized: "It is my fault, please spare my life, Your Majesty!"

Xie Run asked gently, "You were fine, why did you suddenly twist your leg? Are your legs and feet uncomfortable?"

The eunuch wiped his sweat and choked up as he explained, "I bumped my leg a while ago and was not paying attention when I walked today, so I twisted it."

Dan Tao's tone calmed down a bit: "Since your legs and feet are not feeling well, who arranged for you to come here to work?"

"You not being on duty is a small matter, but causing the Empress to fall is a big deal. Don't you know which is more important?"

The eunuch lowered his head and said, "I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong. I beg your forgiveness, Your Majesty."

Xie Run had handled a lot of affairs in the mansion and palace, and she could tell at a glance that the subordinates were plotting against each other, causing her trouble.

She only asked, "Who arranged the people to carry the sedan chair today?"

Dan Tao said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's Eunuch An."

After all, Showa Palace is one of the six palaces, and there are quite a few eunuchs of all sizes serving Xie Run. In addition to Chunjuan, the chief eunuch, there are also many people in charge at the lower levels.

This eunuch An is in charge of the arrangements for the sedan chair.

Xie Run simply said, "Let's get someone else to do the job."

If Eunuch An intentionally arranged for the eunuch with a leg injury to serve, he would be doing so for his own selfish reasons and harming Xie Run.

If it is unintentional, it is also dereliction of duty.

Xie Run would not care about the disputes and quarrels among his subordinates because he could not manage them and there was no need to.

Just at this moment, laughter was heard from the side, and Xie Run didn't like a group of people surrounding him nervously.

She raised her hand and was supported by Dan Tao as she left the sedan chair. "I want to take a walk to relax. You guys can go back first."

A group of eunuchs and palace maids saluted and responded.

After taking two steps, Xie Run saw the second princess.

The second princess was standing in the pavilion where Xie Run had rested last time, surrounded by many servants.

It looks like it is feeding fish.

Xie Run often went to Fengyi Palace and was much more familiar with the second princess than others.

She had nothing to do now, so she just walked up.

The palace maids and eunuchs in the pavilion bowed and saluted when they saw Xie Run: "Greetings, Consort Zhaode."

The second princess was still throwing fish food from the tray into the water.

Her nurse quickly carried the Second Princess and Xie Run and bowed: "The Second Princess greets Consort Zhaode."

Xie Run raised his hand: "She is just a child, there is no need to be so polite."

Xie Run walked over slowly, raised his hand and touched the top of the second princess' head, being particularly gentle.

The second princess suddenly laughed and called out, "Empress Zhao!"

She didn't know how to call Concubine Zhaode, but usually called her Empress Xie Runzhao in Fengyi Palace.

This child is only one month older than Taotao. He is raised by the queen and is fair and tender, very cute.

When he doesn't speak, he looks just like the Fuwa in the portrait.

Xie Run asked with a smile: "Princess, what are you doing? Why are you laughing so happily?"

The second princess was stunned, as if she couldn't understand Xie Run's question.

Xie Run hadn't expected the Second Princess to answer her. Just as she was about to say something else, she suddenly heard the Second Princess pointing her little hand at the carp in the lake and shouting crisply, "Fish, fight over the food!"

Xie Run took a casual glance and saw a group of fish surrounding the fish food and competing for it.

She smiled, but stopped halfway through.

She seemed to have guessed the emperor's intention.

Two dogs fight, play off.

The bloody fight between Concubine Li and Fang Yuan'er was nothing more than a conspiracy in the harem.

If it really comes to the end, both sides will suffer losses. Then which of these two people can cause trouble to the emperor?

Thinking more deeply, could it be that the emperor was deliberately being indulgent and wanted to praise the two people to death?

But... why?!

Xie Runxin suddenly felt heavy in her heart. She raised her hand and touched the second princess's hair, her smile a little difficult.

In order to hide his emotions, Xie Run deliberately changed the subject: "The Second Princess really has beautiful hair, thick and black. She won't have to worry about hairpins in the future."

The nurse who was taking care of the second princess smiled and said, "Isn't it? The Empress said the same thing when she gave the second princess her hair this morning, saying that she took after her mother."

Although the queen raised the second princess, she never avoided mentioning her biological mother.

In the Queen's view, both the grace of giving birth and the grace of raising are graces.

No matter how many concubines An had, she gave birth to two princesses.

The second princess said a few words and then concentrated on feeding the fish with the fish food dish, paying no attention to the voices beside her.

Xie Run smiled, chatted for a while, and then led his people back to Showa Palace.

She sat aside and watched Taotao play for a long time, thinking quietly.

The palace maids and eunuchs beside her did not dare to disturb her when they saw her appearance, and they moved very quietly when entering and leaving.

Taotao played for a while and then started to feel sleepy.

Ignoring Aunt Xu beside her, she reached out to hug Xie Run.

Before Xie Run could come to his senses, the boy had already crawled into Xie Run's arms and twisted around, shouting in a silly voice, "Mom!"

Xie Run felt a weight in his arms, and had to come back to his senses, patting his butt helplessly.

"You're such a grown-up, and you're still trying to get into your mother's arms?!"

Taotao didn't care. He found a place to lie down and fell asleep as soon as he closed his eyes.

Xie Run suddenly envied this boy.

He was born a prince, carefree and didn't have to guess the emperor's thoughts and attitudes every day.

As long as you don't make mistakes, you will definitely have a good life.

She sighed, "Forget it, don't think too much."

"Let's just live our lives peacefully."

Thinking too much will not solve the problem and is just unnecessary worry.