The Self-cultivation of a Salted Fish Concubine

Chapter 299 Position

King Jing is preparing to ascend the throne, and the women in the palace must also begin to prepare.

First pack up your things, then prepare to move the palace.

At this critical juncture, no one dares to make a mistake, for fear of ruining a lifetime of wealth and glory.

Of course, more people are looking forward to something else.

Position!

When Prince Jing was a prince, there were only three positions in the backyard: concubine, concubine and maid.

Because of the low positions and restrictions, it is difficult to climb up, and the ambitions of many people are also restricted.

After all, everyone has pretty much figured out the rules for promotion in the mansion over the past two years.

The first thing is to be able to get pregnant.

Even a favored concubine like Concubine Xie was promoted from a concubine to a concubine only after she became pregnant with a child.

As long as you can get pregnant, there is a possibility of promotion.

After getting pregnant, it doesn't matter even if she has a miscarriage. At least King Jing will remember her and there is a chance of promotion.

After getting pregnant, it would be even better if you can give birth to the baby, as the chances of promotion will be greatly increased.

But if you can't get pregnant, then don't have any unnecessary ideas.

But when King Jing became emperor, not to mention the empress, there were many positions to be filled, from the four concubines of the first rank to the ninth rank of concubines.

Even if you can't get pregnant, as long as you get a little bit of favor, you can move up a bit.

The difference in position leads to completely different treatment.

Now that King Jing has no intention of accepting new people, this is an opportunity for the old people in the palace.

Everyone was wondering what position they would get after entering the palace.

Do I need two more people to serve me?

Do we also need to improve the quality of food, clothing and other necessities?

Not only the concubines in the backyard, but even the maids and old women were talking about it, hoping to enter the palace as soon as possible and get some good fortune.

Because Xie Run was ill at Chunshanyuan, everyone only dared to discuss the matter quietly.

That day, Yueyaer sat in the corridor at the entrance of the main courtyard, looking at the main house with worried eyes.

Her sister Yueliang held two hot snow jade cakes in her arms. "Sister, the kitchen has just made some snow jade cakes. Mother Wu gave me two. Come and try them together."

The moon is young and greedy.

Most of the monthly allowance was used to support Mother Wu's small kitchen, and he became very familiar with her.

Just then, Mother Wu finished making the snow jade cakes and took two for her to try. She couldn't wait to find Yueyaer to share them.

Yueyaer was furious when she saw her expression, "You've forgotten who your parents are after eating a few bites!"

Yueliang'er retorted, "I've long forgotten who my mother is. When I was sold, I couldn't even remember what she looked like!"

Yueyaer raised her hand and twisted Yueliang'er's arm, "Still arguing with me!"

"Master is ill, and you still have the mind to eat, you greedy mouth..."

Yueliang wanted to scream in pain, but was afraid of startling others. "Sister, I was wrong, I was wrong!"

"You know I was scared of starvation back then, but now I can't stand being hungry at all. I want to eat anything I see."

Yueyaer didn't know what to say to her for a moment.

After all, the two sisters were sold because of a disaster, and they almost starved to death before entering the palace.

Yueliang'er stuffed a piece of snow jade cake into her hand and sat down next to Yueya'er. "Sister, I care about the master just like you do."

Crescent Moon glanced at her lazily.

Yueliang'er whispered, "Sister, do you think the master can become a concubine after entering the palace?"

Yueyaer's expression changed, and she immediately stuffed the snow jade cake into Yueyueer's mouth, "Shut up! How can you say such things?!"

Yueliang immediately explained: "I didn't say that. I heard the maids at the door saying that."

"No, everyone in the yard is talking about it!"

"They said that our master has an heir and has always been favored. She might even become a noble concubine. Then our entire Chunshan Courtyard will enjoy a life of luxury."

"Shut up!"

Yueyaer had been serving Xie Run for a long time. After being trained by Xie Run for several years, her personality had become very different from hers.

"In that case, it's fine if those old women don't know what they're talking about, but why did you just listen to them without thinking?"

"The people in our mansion have always been restless. They stir up trouble even without any wind. Everyone is staring at our master, hoping to find him wrong so they can bring him down."

"If the master doesn't become a concubine, these words will make people laugh. If she does, why are you making such a big fuss about it before the matter is finalized? Are you afraid that those evil-minded people will not be able to mess things up?"

She lowered her voice, and said with regret: "If the master really becomes a concubine, are you still afraid that you won't be happy one day?"

"The matter hasn't been finalized yet, and everyone is discussing it here. If the people in other courtyards hear it, they will think that the master is very arrogant. Even if the prince hears it, will he be happy?"

After receiving a good lesson, Yueliang immediately shrank her neck and dared not speak again.

"Sister, I know I was wrong. It's all because of that gossipy old woman!"

"You know they love to gossip, but you still follow their lead? You are the master's man. The next time you hear them talking nonsense, you should spit at them."

"If they're not convinced, I and my sisters will back you up."

The moon nodded repeatedly.

The two sisters had just finished talking when the fence in front of the main courtyard was pulled down.

Several maids came out with smiles on their faces.

Yueyaer stood up excitedly and rushed forward, "Sister Dantao, is the master's illness healed?"

Xie Run was suffering from an epidemic, and her wife was isolated for fear of being infected.

These days, only two big maids are serving her closely inside and outside, and no one else is allowed to get close.

Dan Tao nodded: "The master's illness has mostly recovered. The eldest lady said that there is no need for isolation and treatment anymore."

"That's great." Yueya'er's eyes were a little moist. "During the time when my master was ill, I couldn't sleep every day. Now she is finally better..."

Fortunately, Xie Run had asked for Nanny Xu before her illness, and she was asked to manage the maids and servants in Chunshan Courtyard, which was also a test of her ability and loyalty.

Xie Run could hear the happy voices outside the yard.

She had two consecutive illnesses, and she lost a lot of weight, with the outline of her jaw becoming more distinct.

Fortunately, she had some flesh on her body before, so she is not skinny now. Instead, she looks a bit cool and elegant in her warmth.

"Where is Taotao playing now?"

Xie Runcai drank the medicine and felt a bitter taste in his mouth, so he asked the maid to boil a bowl of sweet water for him.

Xiao Shu carefully served her the sweet water, "Mother Xu personally took the Fifth Young Master out to play."

"She must be really busy these days, managing the maids and servants in Chunshan Courtyard, and keeping an eye on the people who take care of the Fifth Young Master."

"Our Fifth Young Master is the most restless and keeps asking to go out and play all day. Mother Xu is worried and has put aside all her other tasks to be with him."

Dan Tao also lifted the curtain and came in, a smile on her face: "These days, the master and the servants have been watching coldly. Madam Xu is indeed capable. She is worthy of being from the palace."

Xie Run drank the sweet water, and the bitterness in his mouth was suppressed. He just nodded.