Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 109 If Her Last Name Was Not Xie
Zhao Xingjin frowned as he looked at Princess Wenxi who was crying so hard.

He ignored Qin Lan, but walked forward, took Princess Wenxi's hand, and pulled the little girl towards him.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying so sadly? Did the servants in the palace bully you?"

"No, no, woooo."

Princess Wenxi couldn't stop crying. She just shook her head, her eyes filled with tears, and she couldn't stand steadily.

Qin Lan, who was standing beside her, saw this and hurriedly bowed her head to explain, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Today is the anniversary of the death of the virtuous concubine. It is my fault for letting the cat out of the bag and causing the princess grief."

Hearing this, Zhao Xingjin was stunned for a moment.

Of course, he couldn't remember the anniversary of Concubine Xian's death. Even Concubine Xian's appearance was a little vague in his memory.

But at this moment, looking at Princess Wenxi who was crying, Zhao Xingjin suddenly had the image of Concubine Xian clearly appear in his mind again.

She is always quiet, doesn't like to talk, never argues with others, and always has a gentle smile on her face.

When Concubine Xian was alive, she was not favored. It was just because of her gentle nature that Zhao Xingjin treated her well. But now
Zhao Xingjin looked at his daughter, not knowing what to say. He took the handkerchief handed to him by Yang Zhian and silently wiped Princess Wenxi's tears.

"Father, please forgive me. I have misbehaved."

Princess Wenxi hiccuped and apologized.

"Father, I don't blame you." Zhao Xingjin felt guilty and leaned over to embrace his daughter. "It's my fault, Father, for not remembering that today is such an important day."

Hearing this, Princess Wenxi cried even harder.

She really missed her mother. Even though she refused to face her on weekdays, once she thought of her, she felt indescribable pain.

Zhao Xingjin's clothes were wet with tears. Princess Wenxi cried for an unknown amount of time before she stopped.

After the emotion subsided, there was a hint of timidity in his eyes when he looked at Zhao Xingjin.

Zhao Xingjin saw it clearly, but he didn't know how to comfort her. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Is it okay if your father takes you to Baohua Palace to burn some incense and paper for your mother?"

"Is it okay?" Princess Wenxi raised her eyes carefully.

All the other servants in Changle Palace were dismissed today because Qinlan planned to take Princess Wenxi to secretly burn some paper money for Concubine Xian.

Burning paper is generally not allowed in the palace. Baohua Hall is a place for burning incense and praying, and there is no tablet for Concubine Xian in Fengxian Hall.

"Of course." Zhao Xingjin whispered, trying to sound amiable. "I'll have the mage recite some scriptures for your mother, to comfort her soul."

After hearing this, Princess Wenxi finally seemed to be in a much better mood and nodded obediently.

Then, Zhao Xingjin asked Princess Wenxi to go to Baohua Palace with him in the imperial sedan chair.

The news quickly spread in the palace.

It was only at this moment that Xie Jiu realized that today was the anniversary of Concubine Xian's death.

"No wonder Qinlan sent a message this morning saying that the princess was not in a good mood today and classes were suspended for a day. I guess it's because she missed Concubine Xian." Chunrong sighed.

The child was neither too old nor too young, and it was the age when he could remember things and miss his mother. But his mother was gone, and he remembered everything clearly. It was really pitiful.

Xie Jiu lowered his eyes and sighed softly, "I don't know how to comfort her. I'll prepare some snacks that the princess likes and go to Changle Palace to take a look."

Originally, there were only two classes left before Princess Wenxi went to study at Hongwenyuan. Today was another free day, and I was afraid that we would meet less and less in the future.

"Yes, I'll do it myself." Chunrong said.

She also felt sorry for Princess Wenxi, what a well-behaved child she was.

Qingfang also said, "I saw that the princess likes to play shuttlecock, so I just made two new ones the other day and gave them to the princess to cheer her up and change her mood."

Xie Jiuwei curled the corners of his lips and nodded with a smile.

The dead are gone, and the living must live their lives well. We must let the princess get out of the haze and be happier.

Even if the spirit of Concubine Xian were in heaven, she would not want to see her child crying all day long.

On the other side, Zhao Xingjin accompanied Princess Wenxi to burn incense and paper in Baohua Hall. After listening to the monk chanting scriptures, he ordered Yang Zhian to send Princess Wenxi back to Changle Palace.

Before leaving, Princess Wenxi suddenly turned around and looked at Zhao Xingjin with red eyes.

"Father, I'm going to study at Hongwen Garden now. Can I still see Madam Xie often?"

Zhao Xingjin's eyes moved slightly, and then he said in a deep voice, "Of course, Concubine Xie is in Ninghua Palace. If you want to see her, just go find her."

"But, from now on, Madam Xie is no longer my teacher. I want to be with Madam Xie." Princess Wenxi pursed her lips.

She likes Xie Jiu.

After spending some time together, Princess Wenxi has become dependent on Xie Jiu. The reason why she cried so hard today was actually because she felt that she was abandoned again.

Without her mother, her favorite teacher would no longer accompany her and teach her every day, which made Princess Wenxi feel lonely and isolated again.

Normally, she wouldn't say much in front of Zhao Xingjin, but this time she really wanted to, really wanted to fight for herself.

Zhao Xingjin looked at his daughter who was full of expectations. He couldn't bear to make her sad on such a special day, so he was silent for a moment and then spoke softly.

"The Emperor will tell Concubine Xie to visit you often."

As for other things, such as letting her follow Xie Jiu in the future, Zhao Xingjin could not say it casually, because saying it would mean handing Princess Wenxi over to Xie Jiu for upbringing.

This is not something that can be decided lightly.

However, Princess Wenxi was still young, and she was very happy just to get this promise. She finally smiled and left with Yang Zhian.

Zhao Xingjin stood there without moving for a while, looking at the child's back with a complicated look.

To be honest, if Xie Jiu's surname was not Xie, perhaps he would really promote Xie Jiu because of what Princess Wenxi said today, and then raise Wenxi as a matter of course.

It's a pity that he can't do it now.

Zhao Xingjin sighed deeply, feeling a little upset, and turned back to Chengming Palace.

In the afternoon, Xie Jiu went to Changle Palace and spent half a day with Princess Wenxi.

This news also reached Zhao Xingjin's ears.

"The princess is very happy. I heard that she even asked Concubine Xie to play shuttlecock with her." Qingdong reported.

Zhao Xingjin paused while reviewing the memorials, then spoke immediately, "Tell Concubine Xie to come and have dinner with me."

Anyway, I casually promised this morning that I would accompany Xie Jiu today.

At this time, he inexplicably wanted to meet this woman.

Qing Dong responded and quickly retreated.

Ninghua Palace.

After sending Qingdong, the messenger, away, Xie Jiu went into the house to pack up.

Naturally, people in the main hall also knew what was happening. Concubine Yi stood at the door of the hall with a serious look in her eyes.

"The Emperor accompanied Princess Wenxi to Baohua Palace today to pay tribute to Consort Xian. In the afternoon, Xie went to Changle Palace. Now, the Emperor has summoned her to Chengming Palace. Could it be that the Emperor intends to have Xie raise the princess and promote her to a higher rank?"

"Jieyi Xie has only been in the palace for a short time, so that shouldn't be the case." Qiuyan frowned.

Yipin said with a cold face, "What's impossible? You've seen how much the Emperor dotes on her. He hasn't visited anyone else except her in recent times. She comes from a good family and was granted the rank of Concubine when she first entered the palace. Now that she's the princess's foster mother, what's wrong with her being given the rank of Concubine?"

Hearing this, Qiuyan had no way to refute and could only sigh.

It was this sigh that made Concubine Yi become like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and her fur suddenly stood up.

"Why are you sighing? Are you thinking I'm not as good as her, or that I'm pitiful? I'm telling you, Xie will never have the chance to be on equal footing with me!"

After he finished speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly and gave orders in a low voice.

"Tell Ziqiao to come see me tonight."