The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 356: The Clever Taotao

Xian Zhaoyuan was originally trying to coax the Sixth Prince, but was also frightened by Xie Run's aura.

It was also surprising that the Sixth Prince, who usually couldn't stop crying easily, was actually coaxed into submission by Xian Zhaoyuan.

With a pair of big grape-like eyes, he looked at Xian Zhaoyuan, Xie Run and others timidly.

Xie Run punished the man and turned around to see Xian Zhaoyuan holding the Sixth Prince.

"Just looking at the slackness of these people today, I know they often drink and gamble, and ignore their masters quite a bit."

"I'm afraid we'll have to mobilize the Ministry of Punishment to investigate these matters one by one."

Xian Zhaoyuan took the Sixth Prince's hand and said distressedly, "Sister Defei, look?"

"I say I wasn't wrong!"

She said angrily, "That day, I saw frostbite on the Sixth Prince's hand, but the nurse said it was because the Sixth Prince bumped it while playing. She refused to show it to me and even made sarcastic remarks!"

"The prince actually got frostbite from all the care he received. Who would believe it if I told anyone?!"

Xian Zhaoyuan grew angrier as she spoke, "I will report this to the Emperor and Empress and have them severely punished!"

Xie Run: "Although the cold came early this year, if the caregivers hadn't been negligent for too long, the Sixth Prince wouldn't have gotten frostbite."

As he spoke, Xie Run suddenly remembered that the emperor seemed to have taken time out to visit the Sixth Prince some time ago.

No one even noticed that the Sixth Prince had frostbite.

Xie Run also felt it was outrageous.

This matter was half the fault of the servants bullying their master, and half the fault of the emperor, the father.

I just hope that Xian Zhaoyuan doesn’t say anything wrong when she meets the emperor and make him angry.

Xie Run: "Now everyone who served the Sixth Prince has been punished, and the Sixth Prince cannot be left without someone to take care of him."

Xian Zhaoyuan wiped her tears and said softly, "Sister Zhaodefei, how about I take care of the Sixth Prince for a while?"

"inappropriate!"

Xie Run refused without hesitation.

She smiled faintly at Xian Zhaoyuan and said, "I can clearly see how much Xian Zhaoyuan loves the Sixth Prince. It's just that sometimes she's too eager and that only arouses suspicion."

"As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."

Xian Zhaoyuan was stunned, as if she couldn't believe it: "Your Majesty, do you suspect that this was planned by me?!"

She excitedly stood up and tried to argue, but was held back by the maid beside her. "Your Highness, please understand! My Highness is worried that the Sixth Prince has lost his mind, so he's talking nonsense!"

"It's getting late now, and it's really not suitable for my queen to stay in the prince's residence for too long."

As he spoke, he quietly pulled Xian Zhaoyuan.

Although Xian Zhaoyuan felt wronged, she was still a master who listened to advice and let go of the Sixth Prince.

She was unwilling to leave like this, but couldn't help asking, "I wonder how Concubine Zhaode plans to arrange for the Sixth Prince?"

"He's young, and if he's suddenly separated from the people he's familiar with, he might be easily frightened."

Xie Run: "Don't worry about that."

Xie Run just wanted to give Xian Zhaoyuan some advice.

Everyone knew that she wanted to raise the Sixth Prince, but she couldn't show it too obviously, otherwise she would easily get herself into trouble.

But Xian Zhaoyuan didn't understand and thought that Xie Run was doubting her.

Xie Run lost interest in talking to her.

Xian Zhaoyuan hit a snag and had no choice but to bow to Xie Run and leave.

Xie Run asked someone to bring some of the Sixth Prince's commonly used things, and personally carried the Sixth Prince back to Showa Palace.

The news spread all the way to the palace in a blink of an eye.

The queen was the first to send a verbal message.

Ting He: "The Queen was also furious when she heard about this. Unfortunately, she was not feeling well and could not punish those slaves in person."

"The Empress said that this matter is under the sole authority of Consort Zhaode. If anyone has any dissatisfaction, please go and speak to the Empress."

At this moment, Taotao was playing with the Sixth Prince on the couch. Although the two brothers were not very familiar with each other, children don't pay too much attention to each other.

Xie Run said to Ting He, "The people in the Prince's Residence have already been dealt with. However, the servants around the Sixth Prince will probably need to be reselected."

"I don't trust those palace servants, so I took the Sixth Prince to Zhaohe Palace to raise him first. But this is not a solution. Ultimately, I have to ask the Emperor and Empress to find a place for the Sixth Prince."

Ting He bowed and said, "Your Majesty's words, this servant will definitely bring them to the Empress."

Xie Run nodded slightly and asked Dan Tao to send Ting He away.

The emperor arrived at Showa Palace two hours later.

He didn't ask anyone to inform him and went straight into the main hall.

Xie Run was discussing with Dan Tao and others how to accommodate the Sixth Prince. He even specifically asked someone to open the warehouse and pick out a lot of things suitable for children.

Seeing the emperor, Xie Run quickly stood up and asked, "Your Majesty, why didn't anyone announce your arrival?"

The emperor raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Where's Xiaoliu?"

Xie Run: "The two children are playing. Would Your Majesty like to go in and take a look?"

The emperor nodded.

Xie Run sent the servants away and accompanied the emperor to the next room.

The emperor did not disturb the two children playing, but stood aside and watched quietly.

Xie Run stood beside him, looking at the emperor while observing the two children out of the corner of his eye.

Taotao is open-minded and cheerful all day long.

Suddenly his younger brother came over. He was very happy and took out all his little toys and spread them on the couch to share.

"this is for you!"

He took out an old tiger that he didn't like very much and pushed it in front of the Sixth Prince, and then dug out his favorite little wooden sword from the pile of toys.

"Give this to me!"

Then she pushed the gold necklace, which she felt was heavy and didn't like to wear, to the Sixth Prince.

Xie Run looked at it and was silent for a while. There was something wrong in the look he gave his fat son.

The emperor didn't have children, so he naturally didn't know what was going on. He just felt a sense of anger resonating in his chest.

He suddenly grasped Xie Run's hand and said with emotion, "You've taught Taotao very well. From such a young age, he knows how to be friendly and respectful to his brothers. He takes extra care of his younger brother and is willing to share the things he truly loves. He never eats alone. This personality is just like you!"

Xie Run was ashamed.

If the emperor knew the inside story, he would never say this.

This kid looks honest, but he is actually very cunning and looks like an emperor.

How could she be so cunning?

After watching for a while, the emperor did not go in to play with the child.

After all, he was not the kind of person who would personally coax a child.

He sat in the main hall, his expression much lighter, and asked, "Where are the people who serve the Sixth Prince?"

Xie Run: "I will have all the personal servants sent to the Ministry of Punishment. The rest will be punished according to the palace rules."

The emperor was silent for a moment. "No need to conduct a trial. Tell the Ministry of Punishment to have them all executed with a caning."

"The rest were sent to the palace to do hard labor."

Xie Run was also slightly startled, but knowing the emperor was furious, she didn't dare say anything. "Then I'll send someone to pass on the message immediately."

The emperor waved to Xie Run and said, "Accompany me for a walk outside."

Xie Run took the initiative to walk in front of the emperor, smiling calmly with a hint of mischief, "Your Majesty has ordered, and I dare not disobey."

The emperor held her hand, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he felt a little relieved.

The two of them walked in front, and the servants followed far behind.

Emperor: "Why did you want to go to the Prince's Residence? When I heard the news, I thought it was a false report."

The emperor was not doubting Xie Run, but he felt that Xie Run's personality was such that he would not do such an impulsive thing.

She's not a busybody either.

Xie Run frankly admitted, "The Empress has always been in charge of the affairs of the Prince's Residence. I didn't dare to pry into it casually. If Xian Zhaoyuan hadn't tipped me off, even if I had been given another year or two, I wouldn't have known that the servants would be so bold and presumptuous."

"Xian Zhaoyuan?"

Xie Run: "Xian Zhaoyuan suddenly came to visit today and said that she saw the wet nurse not taking good care of the Sixth Prince a few days ago. She wanted to see the Sixth Prince and that the wet nurse had been rude to her."

"Xian Zhaoyuan swore and swore, asking only for me to go and see her. Although I am gentle, I cannot bear to see an innocent child suffer such injustice. I am furious when I hear this."

"Who would have thought that upon arriving at the Prince's Residence, the first thing I saw was two eunuchs guarding the gate playing dice."

"When I arrived at the Sixth Prince's bedroom, it was deserted. Only the Sixth Prince, who had just woken up, was crying and trying to get out of bed."

Xie Run stopped there, "It was Xian Zhaoyuan who saw it and couldn't help but hug the Sixth Prince and coax him for a long time."

The emperor's brows were gloomy, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry. "Why is she suddenly concerned about the Sixth Prince?"

Xie Run: "I don't know about this. If there is a chance, I will ask her next time."

After walking for a while, Xie Run continued, "The Sixth Prince is young and ultimately needs someone to take care of him carefully and thoroughly. I rashly brought the Sixth Prince to the Zhaohe Palace, which was already against the rules. I am lucky that the Emperor did not punish me."

"My abilities are limited. I'm already unable to take care of Taotao alone, and I'm afraid I can't take care of two young children at the same time. This will cause both Taotao and the Sixth Prince to suffer."

Among the high-ranking concubines in the palace, only Xie Run had a son raised by her side who stole the limelight.

If she continues to keep the Sixth Prince, the harem will be in turmoil and everyone will regard her as a thorn in their side.

Emperor: "What do you think of Xian Zhaoyuan?"

Xie Run smiled helplessly and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's difficult for me to answer this question."

The emperor glanced at her and asked, "Are you trying to fool me again?"

"How could that be?!" Xie Run shouted arrogantly, and said aggrievedly: "The emperor always wrongs me."