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

Chapter 118: Becoming a Prostitute
That night, Zhao Xingjin still went to Ninghua Palace to see Xie Jiu.

But he came at an inopportune moment, as Xie Jiu had just fallen asleep.

Chunrong was about to wake the person up, but Zhao Xingjin didn't let her. He just sat beside the couch for a while and then left.

Xie Jiu really didn't know he had been here. After being poisoned, he forced himself to deal with all the mess. He was really exhausted and weak.

Even the strongest body can't hold on.

Later, some well-informed people outside the palace also knew what happened in the palace.

The Xie family is naturally among them.

"Have you found out clearly what the situation is with Concubine Jieyu?" Xie Mingshen stood up anxiously.

He walked around the desk and quickly approached the butler.

Of course he was anxious. Xie Jiu had been in favor for only a short time, and it had brought him many benefits. He couldn't bear to see his precious daughter being killed so easily.

The housekeeper hurriedly shook his head, "Master, don't worry. The Concubine was not seriously poisoned and is not in serious danger for the time being. The one who murdered the Concubine was Yipin, and now she has also been demoted by the Emperor and is under house arrest forever."

"Didn't the emperor order the death of Concubine Yi?" Xie Mingshen asked with a frown.

"No," the butler said, "Perhaps it's because Concubine Yi has been with the Emperor since his time in the palace, so their relationship is different. Besides, Master, this time, the Concubine's harm also implicated Concubine Wei."

Xie Mingshen's eyes suddenly lit up, "Hurry up and tell me."

The housekeeper nodded, and then told Yang Zhi'an how he initially found out that Concubine Wei had murdered Xie Jiu, but later Xie Jiu took the initiative to exonerate Concubine Wei, and only then did he find out that the real culprit behind the scenes was Concubine Yi.

After hearing this, Xie Mingshen's face immediately became gloomy.

"This idiot is so foolish that he doesn't even know to use Concubine Yi to get rid of Concubine Wei first!"

Compared to the unfavored Concubine Yi, Concubine Wei posed a much greater threat. If it were Xie Mingshen, even if he had doubts in his heart at the time, he would have done his best to prove Concubine Wei's guilt and eliminate a strong enemy first.

Concubine Yi's identity does not pose much threat to Xie Jiu, and she can be dealt with slowly later.

The housekeeper lowered his head and asked, "Perhaps, Concubine Jieyu has her own plans?"

When Xie Mingshen heard this, he was very unhappy and snorted coldly.

"Plot? If you really have a plot, then you should do as I say if you have brains!"

As he was speaking, Xie Mingshen suddenly felt a dull pain in his chest. His face changed and he started coughing.

The housekeeper quickly brought the teacup and said, "Master, please go slowly."

Xie Mingshen took the teacup and took a few sips before he felt a little better.

"The master has been coughing frequently recently. Why don't we ask a doctor to take a look?" said the butler.

"It's okay." Xie Mingshen waved his hand. "It's autumn now, so it's a common occurrence. Just drink more tea."

No one wants to see a doctor even if there is nothing wrong, after all, you have to drink bitter medicine.

The housekeeper was still a little worried. "But the master has looked much worse lately, and his spirits aren't as good as before. Is it really necessary to invite a doctor to take care of him?"

"Let's do it another day. It's getting late now." Xie Mingshen thought about it and agreed.

The butler responded and retreated.

Soon, the Yang family got the news.

"Master, do you want to see a doctor?"

"Yes." The little maid nodded. "She said she's been coughing a lot lately. It would be better to ask someone to take a look."

Hearing this, Yang's eyes moved, and then she said, "That's right. This cough cannot be delayed. Take my card tomorrow morning and go call the doctor. Wait for the master to come back from court and see him. By the way, take my pulse as well. I have been sleeping restlessly lately." "As you wish." The little maid responded immediately.

The next day.

Ninghua Palace.

When Xie Jiu woke up, it was almost noon.

"Jieyu is finally awake! I was so worried!" Qingfang hurriedly helped her up. "Chunrong personally made some porridge and two side dishes. They're warming on the stove now. It's perfect for Jieyu to enjoy."

Xie Jiu felt a little dizzy because he had slept for too long.

After a long pause, he said, "Why didn't you call me? I've missed the morning greetings at Weiyang Palace. The Queen will take this opportunity to get angry again."

Although Xie Jiu didn't care much about it, he was still annoyed when he was really pestered.

"Someone from Weiyang Palace came this morning and told Concubine Jieyu to take good care of her health. It won't be too late to pay her respects after she recovers," Qingfang said.

After hearing this, Xie Jiu lowered his eyes and chuckled, "You are quite considerate."

"Maybe it's because the emperor came to see you again last night, so it would be bad not to express his gratitude." Qingfang pondered.

But Xie Jiu grasped the key point.

"The Emperor was here last night? How come I didn't know?"

"The Concubine was in a deep sleep, and the Emperor didn't ask the servants to wake her up." Qingfang looked helpless, then smiled, "The Emperor is worried about the Concubine."

Xie Jiu raised his hand and rubbed his temple, and said in a deep voice, "Things like this must be informed to me in time."

What if Zhao Xingjin came here with ulterior motives and she was unaware of it? That would not be good.

Hearing this, Qingfang's smile immediately faded and she nodded seriously, "I'll remember this."

After getting up and washing up, Chunrong had already prepared the meal on the table outside.

"Jieyi has been poisoned and has damaged her stomach. She can only eat light food now. I have prepared these according to Jieyi's taste in the past. Jieyi, please try and see if you can still eat it."

"Your cooking has always been to my liking." Xie Jiu smiled. "This can be considered a blessing in disguise. It's been a long time since I asked you to cook for me."

This teasing made Chunrong feel helpless. "If Concubine Jie wants to eat it, I will make it every day. That way I will feel more at ease and won't be tampered with."

"That's right. I was almost scared to death yesterday. Fortunately, Concubine Jieyu didn't eat too much." Qingfang felt a little scared.

Xie Jiu raised his eyebrows and said self-deprecatingly, "People say that those who survive a great disaster will have good fortune in the future. I don't know if this is a great disaster or whether it will bring good fortune in the future."

"Of course there are!" Qingfang said immediately, "Jieyu's blessings will only increase in the future!"

"Then I'll thank you for your good wishes." Xie Jiu pursed his lips and smiled.

After chatting for a few sentences, Xie Jiu started to eat. It was also at this time that Chun Rong mentioned the things happening outside the palace.

"The palace sent some goodies this morning. They are some excellent supplements for Concubine Jieyu. Also, Master has told Concubine Jieyu to be extremely careful and not fall into other people's traps again. Also, Master has told you to be on guard against Concubine Wei."

"I'm well-informed, and I'm worried sick." Xie Jiu said indifferently, "Put everything away first, and I'll get back to you another day."

Chunrong nodded, "Yes, but I have something else to tell Concubine Jieyu. Someone outside the palace who is watching the Wu family has sent word in that the Marquis has been sold to Jinming Tower, and they want to ask if we should intervene."

"Jinming Tower, where is that?" Xie Jiu frowned.

She really hadn't heard of it.

Chunrong looked a little embarrassed, "Jieyu, you don't know that Jinming Tower is a place of pleasure. Not only are there musicians and dancers who perform for money and prostitutes who sell their bodies, but there are also young prostitutes, that is, men who engage in the flesh trade."

"Male prostitute?" Xie Jiu was stunned. As a lady from a wealthy family, she had never been exposed to such things. "Then if I become a prostitute, accompanying guests, are they also male guests?"