The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 191 Waiting for the opportunity to come

Just then, Yueyaer came in with a peeled pomelo.

Xie Run looked at them silently for a long time, then said calmly, "You guys eat, I don't have much appetite."

Yueyaer was stunned.

She had just gone out to deal with the grapefruit and didn't know what happened.

Dan Tao just waved her hand and said, "Send the pomelo again in the next few days, but don't send it to the master."

Dan Tao was afraid that Xie Run would see Youzi and think of the girl Youzi who fell into the well and died.

Yueyaer quickly agreed and left with the pomelo.

Xie Run added, "Give the wet nurse some money and let her go home to live a good life."

"We originally kept her in the palace because we were worried that she would have a hard time if she returned. We thought that she had at least taken care of Tao Tao for a while, so we couldn't just send her away just because we didn't need her anymore."

"Now that the matter with Youzi has happened, if she continues to stay in the palace, I'm afraid she will be worried and frightened every day..."

Dan Tao: "The master is kind-hearted."

"In fact, ever since Concubine Fang dismissed the two wet nurses, she has been feeling restless every day, fearing that her master would vent his anger on her."

"Now that the Yuzu incident has happened, it's only logical to have her leave the house so she won't be used as a pawn in the future."

Xie Run: "Good fortune and misfortune are intertwined. If we don't keep her for a few more days, we won't be able to find out the truth about Youzi's death."

If the wet nurse was sent away, Yuzi would naturally be transferred as well.

By then, she would have died quietly, and Xie Run would have no way of knowing that it was King Jing who did it.

All I can say is that everything in this world is always linked to another.

The princess returned home in the evening.

Seeing the box that Xie Run had someone hand over, he just waved his hand and said, "Tell your master that Yuzi fell into the water by accident."

"This box should be left in Qingsong Courtyard."

The princess said that she would keep the body, but in fact she was the one who would destroy the evidence.

When Xie Run heard the reply, he knew what King Jing had done, and the princess also knew it clearly.

Although the couple did not have a deep relationship, they seemed to be willing to hide things from each other about things inside and outside the house.

Wan Linlang, who was in Xiuyue Pavilion, was silent for a long time when she heard the news of Youzi's death.

Suiyu was still comforting her, "Master, maybe it was just an accident?"

"When I was in the village, every two years, a naughty child would fall into the well. This was an accident and there was no way to prevent it."

"Look at the bright side. Yuzu is dead... No one will be able to find out what we did."

Wan Linlang gave Suiyu a deep look and said, "Youzi didn't fall into the water accidentally, it was the prince who took action."

Suiyu's expression suddenly changed.

Wan Linlang smiled self-deprecatingly.

She thought she had done it cleanly and left no trace.

But the passing of geese leaves traces, and there is no impenetrable wall in this world.

"The prince only dealt with Yuzi, which means he's keeping me in the saddle, but he's holding off on settling the score for now... If I can't achieve merit or gain favor, this debt will sooner or later become my death warrant."

These words frightened Suiyu so much that he turned pale.

But Wan Linlang was actually not that worried.

She and Xie Run had the same idea.

She just put some Polygonum multiflorum in to frame Fang Yuaner, but no one was killed, so King Jing kept her.

But Fang Yuaner killed Yuezhi, Ping'an and the Fourth Young Master, and even ruined Concubine An... Would King Jing let her off easily?

After the panic, there was an indescribable excitement in Wan Linlang's eyes.

She said to Suiyu, "Keep an eye on Songya Courtyard these days. I have a feeling the prince won't take it so lightly..."

Suiyu said cautiously, "Yes."

Wan Linlang continued, "In a few months, Concubine Lian will give birth. During this time, we should stay quiet in our courtyard and try to have as little contact with people from other courtyards as possible."

Suiyu was puzzled, but still answered honestly.

Two days later, the emperor and empress were both bedridden.

Suddenly, news came out from the palace.

It was said that Concubine Chen had a miscarriage and it was the Queen's fault.

The queen fell ill because she was afraid that the emperor would be angry and punish her.

Early in the morning, Xiao Shu took the maid to the big kitchen to get breakfast.

After entering the house, he brushed the snow off his body and said, "It stopped snowing yesterday, but it started again early this morning."

"I also ran into Concubine Hua's maid on the way. She seemed unused to the snow and slipped, nearly dropping her meal."

Yueliang'er, who was following beside her, whispered softly, "I saw her crying all the way back while holding the food. I guess she was worried about being punished by the master."

"You can't even protect the master's meals, you should be punished!"

"You guys!" Xiao Shu pointed at her forehead, "It's just that the master is too kind and has spoiled you into not knowing fear."

Yueliang and several other girls also laughed.

The meal had just been served and Xie Run hadn't had time to sit down.

Then someone announced, "The kingfisher beside Concubine Lu is here."

Xie Run said softly, "Let her in."

"Yes." Someone immediately went to pass on the message.

Two thick curtains were lifted. Kingfisher brushed off the snow on his body as he walked, not daring to get close. He just stood by and saluted Xie Run.

"This servant greets Concubine Xie."

Xie Run raised his hand: "Get up."

"Your master asked you to come to my place early in the morning, but what's the matter?"

Kingfisher nodded quickly and said softly, "Last night, the master felt unwell, so he sent for the palace physician. He happened to see Doctor Zhao packing up and preparing to go home."

"I asked and found out that Doctor Zhao was going back to his hometown, saying he was too old to serve me anymore."

Xie Run was stunned.

In these troubled times, there must be a reason behind every sudden event that happens around us.

In an instant, Xie Run thought of one thing...the source of cassava flour.

After the incident, the mansion immediately counted the quantity of the two items and found nothing missing.

Everyone subconsciously thought that Yuezhi or Ping'an bought it from outside.

But if they really bought it, this line would be easy to check.

Doctor Zhao is greedy for money, and everyone in the mansion has some impression of him. However, he behaves quite properly on weekdays and only helps cover up things that can be covered up, and is not involved in anything that harms anyone.

If he helps buy cassava flour secretly… I don’t know how many people’s attention will be disturbed.

Now it seems that King Jing probably did not find any traces from Yuezhi and Ping'an, but discovered the intervention of Doctor Zhao, which is why he suddenly retired and returned home.

Even Concubine Lu could see how abrupt it was, so how could others not overthink it?

Xie Run figured it out in an instant, and said to Xiao Shu, "First, ask Kingfisher to go next door and have a cup of hot tea, and then give her a handful of sunflower seeds."

"She braved the wind and snow to come and tell me this letter. I can't let her come in vain."

Xiao Shu smiled and said, "It just so happened that the farm sent some fruit yesterday. You are in for a treat."

The kingfisher hurriedly bowed to Xie Run to express his gratitude.

After they all left, Xie Runcai said, "Finally, this mansion will be quiet for a while."

Dan Tao understood her implication and said softly, "Your Highness and Princess have looked exhausted every day these days. I'm afraid things are getting unsettled in the palace."

Xie Run smiled and said, "It's only a matter of time."

Ever since Prince Su was convicted of treason, the palace seemed to be calm for a while, but in fact the struggle for the throne had just entered a white-hot stage.

Prince Su and Prince Taiyuan were suppressed, Prince An stood out, Prince Jing followed behind, and even the always unrestrained Prince Wei became involved in extramarital affairs.

Why is this?

Aren’t you still aiming at that position, just waiting for the opportunity to come?