Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 345 Cold-blooded, childless emperor × Pregnant imperial concubine 3

Guangming Hall

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine wishes to invite you to dine with her, saying that she has prepared dishes that are all your favorites."

Remembering the pleading look on the Imperial Concubine's face outside, Xiao Ruizi had no choice but to come in and report to the Emperor.

The Imperial Concubine spoke earnestly, her only wish being to see His Majesty.

The emperor remained silent for a long time. Little Ruizi called out nervously, "Your Majesty..."

But he immediately received a cold look from His Majesty, and he dared not utter a word.

The emperor rose and left, his robes fluttering past Xiao Ruizi. He quickly followed, wondering why His Majesty had agreed to go to the Consort's place today.

But when they arrived at Yilan Palace, Xiao Ruizi realized that His Majesty wasn't going to see the Imperial Concubine at all; instead, he had come to see Consort Chu.

"This concubine greets Your Majesty..." Chu Yue hadn't expected the emperor to arrive at this moment.

The emperor walked straight in. It was lunchtime, and the meal was laid out on the table in the outer room.

As expected of a beauty, the food was acceptable, especially considering the Emperor's recent favoritism towards Consort Chu, making the meal quite substantial.

"Your Majesty...have you eaten?" Chu Yue helped the emperor wash his hands and then dried them.

The emperor, with a cold expression, sat down directly at the table.

Xiao Ruizi stepped forward respectfully and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty is not here. I have come to dine with you."

Chu Yue looked at the emperor, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness: "This concubine thanks Your Majesty..."

After saying that, he personally served the emperor some food.

The emperor began his meal without speaking, and Chu Yue dared not say anything more, quietly finishing her meal as well.

After finishing his meal, the emperor did not leave. He sat behind the table reading a book, and Xiao Ruizi, understanding the situation, retreated outside to wait.

After helping Chu Yue with a quick wash, Hongyu also withdrew.

Chu Yue approached the emperor and poured him a cup of tea: "Your Majesty... please have some tea."

The emperor reached out and took the drink, then took a sip.

Chu Yue took it and put it away, silently staying by the emperor's side without saying much.

The emperor turned his head and saw Consort Chu looking at him tenderly, her eyes only for him.

"come over."

Chu Yue moved a few more inches closer: "Your Majesty..."

The emperor reached out and pulled her into his arms, then his gaze returned to the book in his hands.

Chu Yue leaned quietly against the emperor's chest, her slender, boneless hand resting on his chest, then remained still, gently closing her eyes as she nestled against him.

The emperor stiffened slightly at the touch of her soft little hands, and his eyes darkened a bit.

He pulled her closer to him, put down his book, and lowered his head to find Chu Yue's small mouth.

Chu Yue opened her eyes, puzzled, and looked at the emperor with a question in her mind.

The emperor's breath quickened, aroused by her delicate and innocent demeanor. He lightly scolded, "You dare to curry favor in broad daylight?"

Chu Yue: "...Huh?"

"Your Majesty... I have not..."

She didn't dare to move or say a word. How could the emperor think she was trying to curry favor?

The emperor was not one to humble himself like that, so he picked up the person and carried her to the bed.

Chu Yue's beautiful eyes widened, but her exclamation was cut off by the emperor.

Sounds gradually came from inside the palace. Xiao Ruizi sighed and shook his head. Even the Imperial Concubine had to beg the Emperor to come, but Consort Chu didn't have to do anything, and the Emperor came over. In broad daylight, he didn't forget to give Consort Chu his favor.

When Chu Yue woke up again, it was already evening.

“Red Jade…”

Hearing the voice, Bai Lu, who was waiting outside, went around the screen and lifted the gauze curtain: "Beauty."

Normally, Hongyu would serve her, so Chuyue was somewhat surprised when Bailu came in.

"Where is Hongyu?"

The emperor had been fussing for a long time, and her voice was a little hoarse.

“My beauty, Sister Hongyu, she…” Bailu helped her up, but her words were somewhat evasive.

Chu Yue frowned: "What's wrong with Hongyu? Why are you stammering?"

“My lady, you were still asleep when Sister Hongyu went to the Imperial Kitchen to get some pastries for you. She accidentally bumped into Consort Wang.”

"Consort Wang punished Sister Hongyu by making her kneel for three hours."

Now that the weather is getting colder, kneeling for several hours will ruin your legs.

"How did she offend Consort Wang?"

"It is said that Sister Hongyu broke Consort Wang's hairpin, and Consort Wang was very angry."

"Help me change my clothes." Chu Yue's eyes turned slightly cold. "Where is Hongyu now?"

"Still kneeling in the Imperial Garden."

After washing up, Chu Yue arrived at the Imperial Garden under the cover of night.

When Hongyu saw her, her eyes immediately reddened, and she choked out, "My beauty."

Seeing that Hongyu's face was pale, and with the evening breeze making her shiver and her lips bloodless, Chu Yue felt even more frustrated.

"what happened?"

“My lady, when I was returning, I passed through the Imperial Garden and Consort Wang happened to be admiring the flowers. I saw her from afar and wanted to avoid her, but Consort Wang wouldn’t let me leave after she saw me. I didn’t even touch her. Consort Wang broke the hairpin herself.”

Her mistress was favored, and naturally others couldn't stand it. Hongyu also hated herself for being useless and causing trouble for the beauty.

Consort Wang was using this as an excuse to slap her in the face. Chu Yue was just a maidservant by the side of the Imperial Concubine, but now that she had gained favor, how could they possibly let her go?

"Consort Chu." Consort Wang walked over with a faint smile on her lips. "This palace maid has committed insubordination and is being punished."

Just in time, Chu Yue was also planning to go to Consort Wang's place. "I beg Consort Wang to be lenient and let me take her back and discipline her properly."

“It’s not wrong for Consort Chu to want to protect her maid, but she has to be punished for her mistakes. I will discipline her for you so that you won’t be too soft-hearted and fail to teach her properly.”

Consort Wang appeared to be thinking of Chu Yue's best interests and had no intention of letting Hong Yu off the hook.

"I heard from Hongyu that Consort Zhao's hairpin was broken. His Majesty recently gave me some, and I will send them to Consort Zhao in a little while. I beg Consort Zhao to be lenient."

After hearing this, Consort Wang's eyes gradually turned cold. She remained silent for a moment, only scrutinizing Chu Yue.

Chu Meiren was indeed a woman of exceptional beauty, a rare beauty indeed.

When she was a palace maid, she was not particularly noticeable, but now that she has become a concubine and has the Emperor's favor, her entire demeanor has changed.

Under the cover of night, Consort Wang seemed to see some red marks on Consort Chu's neck. She also remembered what the Imperial Concubine had said: His Majesty had gone to Yilan Palace during the day.

During the day, she even managed to bewitch His Majesty, no wonder the Imperial Concubine was angry.

The two were at an impasse when a palace maid came to report.

"Consort Wang, Lady Chu, the Imperial Concubine requests your presence."

Consort Wang was the first to turn and leave.

Chu Yue gave Hongyu a reassuring look, then left with Bai Lu.

Upon arriving at Qionghua Palace, the two exchanged greetings, and the Imperial Concubine casually said, "Rise."

The imperial concubine, dressed in brocade robes and with exquisite makeup, sat in the main seat of the main hall, glancing at Chu Yue out of the corner of her eye.

Chu Yue was completely different from before; her watery eyes seemed to be able to bewitch people. No wonder His Majesty doted on her.

With His Majesty's protection on ordinary days, she never even comes to pay her respects.

The Imperial Concubine went to His Majesty's residence today, but His Majesty did not come. Instead, she learned that His Majesty had gone to Yilan Palace. How could the Imperial Concubine possibly tolerate this?

That's why Consort Wang made things difficult for Hongyu.

She then summoned the person to Qionghua Palace, wanting to see how long His Majesty could protect her.