The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 198 Quarrel

Concubine Lu had a lot of gossip in her mind that she was waiting to share with Xie Run, and she also mentioned something that Xie Run didn't know.

"Sister Xie, it's been a while since you last saw Princess Ruyi, right?"

Xie Run thought for a moment and said, "It's been a long time indeed."

"This year has been a turbulent time, and she lives with Concubine Fang, so she couldn't even plan a birthday party."

Last year, with Concubine Yun present, Princess Ruyi's birthday banquet was held with great fanfare. Although many things happened, outsiders all said that Prince Jing loved Princess Ruyi.

This year, because Concubine Fang was out of favor and had little say, and there were many things going on in the palace, in the end, they just decided to hold a table of wine in Concubine Fang's yard.

Xie Run did not go, but only asked the maid to deliver some gifts.

The princess and Fang Yuan'er didn't go either. Only Concubine Li and Concubine Jiang went to join in the fun.

In fact, it can be seen from here that the interests of mother and child in the backyard are one.

After a pause, Xie Runcai said, "According to the rules, Princess Ruyi is four years old this year. Shouldn't she go to the front yard for enlightenment?"

This is based on her actual age. If we count her age in lunar years, Princess Ruyi would be six years old.

Concubine Lu whispered, "Princess Ruyi is angry with Concubine Fang because of this."

"Throwing a tantrum?" Xie Run was a little confused.

The Princess Ruyi in her memory was a well-behaved and lovely girl.

I can't imagine her being in a bad mood.

Concubine Lu: "Princess Ruyi has a few elderly people left by Concubine Yun. They don't obey Concubine Fang's discipline and like to sow discord between Princess Ruyi and Concubine Fang."

Xie Run stood aside, listening curiously.

"Concubine Fang wanted to bring up Princess Ruyi's enlightenment, but the prince and princess were too busy recently. She requested an audience several times but was denied, and even received a lot of cold words."

"Who knew that Princess Ruyi, after listening to the instigation of those around her, thought that Concubine Fang was not diligent enough, and she was sulking with Concubine Fang."

Xie Run said slowly, "A child sulking is a trivial matter. But Princess Ruyi is not an ordinary child. She is also a princess, and her status is much more noble than Concubine Fang. Concubine Fang has no way to discipline her and can only coax her... Raising this child is not easy for her."

"That's exactly the point." Concubine Lu nodded repeatedly. "Princess Ruyi was originally a gentle and well-behaved person, but now, instigated by those around her, she has become a bit more arrogant."

"Two days ago, when I lost my temper with Concubine Fang, I smashed something and injured Concubine Fang's face."

"This..." There was a hint of surprise in Xie Run's eyes.

She really didn't know anything about this news.

Concubine Lu also lowered her voice: "It was my maid who went to get the medicine for me. Seeing that Concubine Fang's maid was also there, she asked a few more questions."

"I'm afraid Concubine Fang won't come out for a while. I guess she'll have to wait until the wound on her face heals."

"Princess Ruyi... you weren't like this before."

Xie Run still remembered Princess Ruyi’s birthday last year. The little girl was dressed up beautifully, and she was gentle and well-behaved, with a doughy face that looked just like the Fuwa in the painting.

Although Concubine Yun was always ill at that time, she took very good care of her daughter.

Everyone who sees it expresses envy.

Xie Run sighed, "After all, Concubine Fang is not Princess Ruyi's biological mother. With this barrier between them, I'm afraid they won't be able to get close, and it's difficult to discipline them..."

Concubine Lu also agreed very much.

Once she started talking, she couldn't stop. "Sister Xie, did you know that yesterday Concubine Fang sent a maid to the front yard to ask for an audience with the prince, and she ran into Concubine Jiang's people?"

Xie Run shook his head. "I know that Concubine Jiang often sends people to the front yard to invite the prince. But I don't know about Concubine Fang going to invite the prince..."

Running to the front yard, if you put it nicely, it means you are being invited, but if you put it bluntly, it means you are seeking favor.

Although Jiang Baobao managed to change herself from a concubine to a concubine, she was not a person who was content with her lot.

She was also afraid of being completely disliked by King Jing.

During the period of punishment, he tried every possible way to meet King Jing.

Every three to five days, the maids and old women would be sent to the front yard to deliver some things.

In the past, Fang Yuan'er was very concerned about her reputation and believed that those who were truly favored did not need to seek favor in this way, so she was not willing to do such things.

After being punished, he became even more arrogant and refused to show weakness.

Xie Run asked: "When did this happen?"

"last night."

Concubine Lu laughed and said, "I think Concubine Fang is still concerned about her reputation. She's afraid that people will see her and talk about her if she goes there in broad daylight, so she ordered them to go at night."

"Who knew that he would bump into the maidservant beside Concubine Jiang Shu, and the two of them somehow got into an argument and started cursing at each other halfway."

Xie Run was quite surprised: "Concubine Jiang... is getting stiff again?"

Concubine Lu covered her mouth and laughed, "I am also confused."

"Concubine Jiang was taught a lesson by you a while ago, and she's obviously been behaving herself a lot better. Why is she trying to get involved with Concubine Fang again now?"

Concubine Lu guessed, "She probably made such a fuss because she saw Concubine Fang being punished and thought she was weak."

After all, this master becomes weak when facing a strong opponent and strong when facing a weak opponent.

Xie Run: "Does the prince know?"

Concubine Lu shook her head: "The two maids started arguing on the way to the front yard. Concubine Jiang's maid even knocked over the soup bowl that Concubine Fang's maid was carrying."

"Without the soup, Concubine Fang's maid had no choice but to return home and complain to her master."

"I'm just curious, will Concubine Fang endure this?"

Xie Run put down a chess piece, "I don't know."

While playing chess, there was suddenly a noise outside.

Xie Run and Concubine Lu got up to see, and saw Eunuch Shi'an coming with several maids and servants, carrying several boxes.

Xie Run lifted the curtain and said with a smile, "Why are you here, father-in-law, on such a cold day?"

Eunuch Shi'an smiled and bowed to Xie Run, "Your servant greets Concubine Xie."

"The Emperor has just awarded a batch of materials. The Prince has given one batch to the Princess, and I have asked the servants to quickly deliver the other batch to Master Xie for selection."

"Wait until Master Xie has finished selecting them before sending them to other courtyards."

Concubine Lu said with envy, "The prince really dotes on my sister. My sister is already beautiful. If she were to wear clothes made of these materials, she would be even more beautiful than flowers."

Eunuch Shi'an smiled and said, "I didn't expect Master Lu to be here too. Master Lu was supposed to have a share of this batch of materials. Why don't you let him choose some too? This way, we don't have to make another trip."

Concubine Lu was a little flattered.