klisemfg Chapter 160 King Jing's Test
Chapter 160 King Jing's Test
"If my reaction does not satisfy him, I am afraid that the position of concubine today will belong to Hua Shufei."
Xiao Shu said, "No wonder the prince brought Miss Hua back to the backyard and arranged her as a concubine, but he wasn't sure of her status."
"Everyone started calling her Miss Hua. It was awkward for the people calling her that, and I'm afraid it was awkward for her too."
If he really cared about Miss Hua, how could he put her in such an embarrassing situation?
Xie Run smiled and said, "I just realized it too. The prince is not in a hurry to give Hua the title of concubine because he is waiting for my performance..."
Fortunately, Xie Run's performance satisfied King Jing.
Dan Tao asked worriedly, "Master, doesn't the prince believe you?"
"Of course I do, but not enough." Xie Run thought it through and then calmed down. "At least the prince is willing to test me, which means I still have some weight in his heart."
If Xie Run really had no weight in front of King Jing, King Jing would not even give him a chance, and the position of concubine would directly fall on Concubine Hua.
Xie Run walked over and touched Tao Tao's face: "Isn't it sometimes just for this little chance that you stay in the backyard?"
As for King Jing's wholehearted favoritism...it's more realistic to dream about it.
After that day in the study, Prince Jing became addicted to it and took advantage of the opportunity of being promoted to concubine to stay in Xie Run's courtyard for ten days in a row.
Xie Run immediately stole all the limelight from Fang Yuaner.
This was not Xie Run's original intention. After all, she was a little overwhelmed by King Jing's enthusiasm.
King Jing was not only full of energy, but he also wanted Xie Run to try out the same outfit he had worn that day in his study.
Xie Run pretended not to understand at first, but later he couldn't stand it anymore and politely refused.
Although King Jing missed the day in the study quite a bit, he was not the type to force others, so he only felt a little regretful.
On July 20th, King Jing returned to the palace early.
Xie Run was only wearing casual clothes, with her hair half tied up in a bun, and was concentrating on embroidery.
Hearing the voice, she looked up and calmly went forward to help him change his clothes. "Your Highness came back early today."
King Jing stared at Xie Run and said with a smile, "I have good news to tell you."
Xie Run paused, "Has Big Brother decided where to take up his post?"
"What? Did the Xie family send you a message?"
Xie Run: "The prince just returned from the Ministry of Revenue, and what he talked about must be related to political affairs. The only thing that can be related to political affairs here is probably my eldest brother's affairs."
King Jing squeezed her hand and said, "You have always been intelligent. Today, the Ministry of Personnel sent me news that your elder brother will soon be taking up his post in Shang County."
Xie Run was stunned. "Where is Shang County?"
"Yunzhou."
After King Jing finished speaking, his dark eyes kept falling on Xie Run's face.
Xie Run uttered an "oh" and smiled gently, "I hope that big brother will do his job well, strive to get excellent grades, and return to Beijing soon."
King Jing laughed and said, "Yunzhou is poor, and Shang County is even a lower-class county. Aren't you worried about your elder brother?"
Xie Run shook his head: "I don't like to point fingers at things I don't understand."
Xie Run couldn't say, "I've read the script in advance and know that you're interested in Yunzhou's minerals and talents."
Arranging Xie Jing to go to Yunzhou was not so much for training as it was to use Xie Jing to completely conquer Yunzhou.
Xie Run was very understanding and said, "The prince said he would make arrangements for big brother. Since Shang County has been chosen, Shang County must have its own advantages that I don't know about."
After hearing this, King Jing became even more satisfied with Xie Run.
The news that Xie Jing was assigned to serve as an official in Shang County would sooner or later reach Xie Run.
King Jing did not like the women in the inner chamber to interfere in state affairs.
But Xie Jing was Xie Run's biological brother, and King Jing was afraid that Xie Run would worry, so he said a few words first.
If Xie Run didn't understand, he would patiently explain it to her, but he wouldn't be too happy.
But now Xie Run behaved very clearly and appropriately, which made King Jing very satisfied.
Because Xie Run was sensible and considerate, King Jing told her another piece of news.
"The Emperor feels that he has treated my fifth brother and me unfairly in the past, and he will probably allow someone to enter the palace in the near future."
When Xie Run heard this, his expression became a little strange.
King Jing lived to be twenty-five, and the emperor only remembered that he had treated his son badly?
And since when did the way to make up for the son be to give him to someone else?
If you really feel that you are being treated unfairly, why not give money, power, soldiers... and a woman to serve you in the harem?
Xie Run quickly realized something was wrong and asked softly, "Your Majesty personally gave this person a gift. I'm afraid he must be of high status and rank, so he can't be low?"
But the Prince Jing’s Mansion is already full with two concubines. Could it be possible to let the person bestowed by the emperor be the concubine?
Prince Jing said calmly, "Father wants to select an outstanding woman from among the nobles, so naturally she can be treated as a concubine."
Xie Run: "But we already have two concubines in our house?"
King Jing lifted her chin and said with a smile, "Then Sui Sui will endure some grievances and not be promoted for the time being?"
Xie Run pushed his hand away, "Your Highness, please don't joke about these things. I will take them seriously!"
"Then why don't you look afraid?" King Jing said with a smile.
Xie Run rolled his eyes at him and said, "Because I'm not stupid!"
"Your Highness has only promoted me a few days ago, and you're demoting me to a concubine? Are you telling everyone that Your Highness is fickle and doesn't keep his word?!"
Xie Run leaned in King Jing's arms and smiled brightly.
"I have praised His Majesty as a noble and dignified man before, so I would never do something that would contradict myself."
If the emperor wants to forcibly give someone away, then it is the emperor who is breaking the rules, and King Jing only needs more beauties to serve him.
But if King Jing demoted the newly promoted and innocent concubine in order to marry a new one, and was only trying to please the emperor, his behavior would be a bit ugly.
King Jing was determined to compete for the throne, so he naturally would not leave any room for others to use.
Xie Rundu suspected that Prince Jing knew in advance that the emperor was going to grant a concubine, which was why he promoted both her and Fang Yuaner to the position of concubine in such a short period of time.
I just don't know if he has any other purpose in doing these things?
King Jing took off his coat, leaned lazily on his chair, and said with a smile: "Just because Sui Sui praised me so much, I can't bear to let you suffer any injustice."
Xie Run sneered in his heart.
Men's mouths are really deceiving.
She took the tea made by the maid with a smile and handed it to King Jing.
King Jing took the tea, smelled it, and then took a sip. His posture was very elegant and noble.
Xie Run suddenly remembered something: "If another concubine comes, how will this courtyard be arranged?"
Ever since the news of Xie Run being promoted to concubine spread, Lanxiangyuan began to be renovated.
Prince Jing and the Princess never mentioned letting Xie Run move to Lanxiangyuan. Xie Run had some doubts in his heart at the time, but he just ignored it for the time being.
Now that she thought about it carefully, it actually confirmed her previous guess.
Prince Jing said calmly, "The princess said that the yard is unlucky, so we plan to leave it empty for a while. Please come and take a look at the feng shui."