newbobooks Chapter 26 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
Chapter 26 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
Everyone in the harem was focused on Chang Le Palace, especially after Consort Chu became pregnant. The emperor only went to Consort Chu's place, even though he had never visited the harem before.
But Consort Chu is pregnant, so why doesn't His Majesty visit other people?
Even the Empress was so anxious that her lips were burning. The Consort was unwilling to let Consort Chu be the only one favored. That day, she brought some nourishing things to Chang Le Palace and saw His Majesty accompanying Consort Chu again.
The Imperial Concubine's expression stiffened for a moment, but she still managed a smile and stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects... How is Consort Chu feeling?"
"My sister had a miscarriage a few days ago. I was planning to visit her, but His Majesty said she needed to rest. That's why I couldn't come. Please don't blame me, sister."
"Your Highness is too kind, I dare not accept such praise..."
Chu Yue was about to perform the ceremony when the Emperor stopped her. The Consort's lips twitched slightly; he really valued her highly.
"Your Highness, please sit down..." Chu Yue said respectfully.
After the Imperial Concubine sat down, she hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Consort Chu is pregnant and may not be serving you well enough. Perhaps Your Majesty could sit with one of the other consorts..."
The Imperial Concubine spoke tactfully, but her words implied that Chu Yue, despite being pregnant, was still monopolizing His Majesty's attention. Since she was unable to serve him, why did she still disregard the rules?
The Emperor's face darkened. What nonsense was the Consort spouting? It was already easy for the little darling to overthink things while she was pregnant, and now she was being so direct. Sure enough, when the Emperor looked over, Chu Yue's face was already pale, and she looked completely helpless.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue bit her lip, unsure of what to say, her voice trembling slightly.
"Your Highness, Consort Chu is pregnant. Why are you saying these things?" The Emperor was somewhat angry at the Consort's reckless behavior.
The Imperial Concubine felt wronged. Why did His Majesty only care about Consort Chu? She was pregnant and couldn't serve him, so was His Majesty going to let her do whatever she wanted?
"Alright, Consort, you may go back now. Consort Chu, please don't bother us any further."
The imperial concubine stiffened, bowed, and withdrew.
Fearing Chu Yue might overthink things, the Emperor stayed with her all day without incident. That evening, just as he was about to accompany her to sleep, Chu Yue began to shoo him away: "Your Majesty, I am pregnant and cannot serve you. Please go to one of my sisters' quarters..."
The emperor's face darkened. Did she even know what she was saying?
Did he say anything?
"Consort Chu, do you know what you're saying?" the Emperor asked.
Chu Yue bit her lip and turned her head away without saying a word.
Didn't Consort Bai make it very clear during the day? She can't serve His Majesty, yet she wants to monopolize him.
"Why take the Consort's words to heart? Did I say anything?"
The emperor knew she was always overthinking things, and now that the imperial concubine had come to stir things up, this little darling was bound to get stuck on her own thoughts.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yue burst into tears, clutched her stomach, and bent over, whimpering softly.
"Jiaojiao, what's wrong!" The emperor's brow twitched, and he quickly caught her in his arms.
Chu Yue fainted.
"Someone, summon the imperial physician!"
Chang Le Palace was in chaos. The emperor was both annoyed and regretful. Why hadn't he comforted her properly? She was delicate and pregnant; how could she withstand such an ordeal?
The imperial physician rushed over, covered in sweat, and knelt down with a thud to begin taking the pulse.
Time ticked by, each second feeling like an eternity for the emperor. In the final moments before he was about to explode in fury, the imperial physician said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, Consort Chu cannot withstand any more torment. The first three months are the most crucial. It hasn't been long since the last time, and Consort Chu cannot take any more torment."
The emperor closed his eyes tightly and said wearily, "Go and get medicine for Consort Chu to recuperate. Make sure Consort Chu is well."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave..."
Even in his sleep, Chu Yue frowned in discomfort, as the emperor stayed by his side every step of the way, which was really agonizing for him.
It broke his heart.
Chu Yue slept for a long time and didn't wake up until midnight. The candlelight was still on in the palace, and the emperor was asleep by the bedside.
"Yueyue, is it okay to torture him like this? I feel so sorry for him..." Linglingyi even felt sorry for the emperor.
"This is nothing. I've shed so many tears. I'm the one who's pitiful."
If we don't go through all this trouble, the emperor won't believe it when the next child dies.
"Oh……"
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue's slightly cold little hand touched the emperor's face.
The emperor then woke up and, seeing that she was awake, breathed a sigh of relief: "Are you still feeling unwell?"
"It's painful. Your Majesty doesn't want to go to other places. I shouldn't have thought that way. It's all my fault..."
Chu Yue lowered her head and whispered.
The emperor sat down next to her, put his arm around her, and held her hand: "Don't think too much, I'm right here."
"it is good……"
Chu Yue nodded in his arms, leaning against him reliantly.
The emperor was relieved; he had finally appeased the emperor.
The weather was nice that day, and Chu Yue went for a walk in the Imperial Garden, where she ran into Consort Xian.
Consort Xian felt angry when she saw how tightly Chu Yue was being protected.
Even though she was pregnant, the emperor stayed in Chang Le Palace, and they couldn't even see him. It was even worse than before.
"Even Consort Chu is willing to come out?" Consort Xian said sarcastically.
Chu Yue whispered, "Your Highness is too kind. I was just out for a stroll..."
"Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you can be arrogant. Consort Chu, don't get too cocky."
The Consort Xian stared intently at her belly, as if she wanted to bore a hole through it.
"Your Majesty, I dare not. I am tired and will return now."
After Chu Yue finished speaking, she bowed and left.
Consort Xian gritted her teeth as she watched her retreating figure, stamping her feet in frustration. Why hadn't she managed to win His Majesty's attention?
She's this arrogant while pregnant; what will she be like after giving birth?
Chu Yue lost interest in sightseeing and returned to Chang Le Palace. As soon as she stepped into the palace gate, Ling Ling Yi cried out in alarm, "Yueyue, there is danger inside the palace!"
Chu Yue stopped in her tracks. Although it was due to her and Linglingyi's leniency, her expression turned serious. Xiao Tao asked in confusion, "Master, what's wrong?"
"When will His Majesty arrive?" Chu Yue asked.
"It should be soon. His Majesty said he would come to have dinner with you, Master."
"I'll wait here for His Majesty; I have nothing else to do,"
"Yes, Your Highness, I'll accompany you." Xiao Tao tenderly supported her, walking slowly with her along the palace path.
When the emperor arrived, he saw his little darling greeting him. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. The emperor's heart softened, and he stepped forward to hold the little hand that the little darling loved so much, gently kneading it.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..." Chu Yue said with a playful smile.
"Why did you come out?" The emperor went in with her.
Chu Yue said reproachfully, "Your Majesty, I went for a walk in the Imperial Garden. I was thinking you would be here soon, so I wanted to wait for you. Are you not happy, Your Majesty?"
How could the emperor not be happy? His heart was melting. He pinched the tip of her nose and said, "Naughty."
Chu Yue laughed and tried to avoid him, but the emperor held her tightly in his arms.
Xiao Tao and Xiao Fuzi covered their mouths and chuckled to themselves; His Majesty doted on the Empress too much.
As soon as they entered the hall, 001 shouted again, "Yueyue, there's a snake under the blanket!"
Chu Yue's expression tightened: "Poisonous or not!"
"poisonous!"
"Two antidote pills, please!"
Linglingyi quickly took out the prop, and Chuyue swallowed it when the emperor wasn't paying attention.
"Your Majesty, I'm tired and want to rest for a while..." Chu Yue said coquettishly.
The emperor couldn't bear to see her suffer so much, so he took her to the bedside and said, "Rest for a while, I'll go wash my hands and then come to keep you company."
"it is good……"
Chu Yue nodded in agreement. Xiao Tao lifted the blanket for her, and suddenly a black snake darted out from inside.
"what……!"
The emperor had just turned around when he heard a scream behind him. When he turned back, he saw a scene that made his heart stop: Xiao Jiaojiao's arm had been bitten by a snake.
"Ah, Master...!" Xiao Tao cried out in fright.
The emperor stepped forward and shattered the snake with a single palm strike, then caught Chu Yue's limp body.
"Jiaojiao!" The emperor's eyes widened in horror. The person in his arms was deathly pale, with black lips. This snake was poisonous!
"Quickly, quickly, summon the imperial physicians, and more of them! Quickly, men, search Chang Le Palace thoroughly! Why were these things found here?!"
Xiao Fuzi cried out in panic, "If anything happens to Consort Chu, none of us will survive!"
"Ah! Your Majesty, Master, Master..." Xiao Tao's face turned pale, and she covered her mouth with trembling hands.
The emperor followed her gaze and suddenly roared, "No!"
Blood had begun to flow from between Chu Yue's legs, bright red and glaring.
The emperor's hands trembled as he held her, unable to believe what he was seeing.
"Your Majesty, please carry Consort Chu to the side hall. I have examined her there and she is fine. The imperial physician will be able to treat her soon."
Xiao Fuzi knelt on the ground and pleaded, "If His Majesty is like this, Consort Chu won't be any better."
With bloodshot eyes, the emperor carried Chu Yue to a side hall, where her breathing was already weak.
The emperor dared not look at the blood on his hands. He said in a hoarse voice, "Investigate why a snake appeared in Chang Le Palace. From now on, have everyone in the harem go to Chang Le Palace. If Consort Chu is alright, I will not say anything more. If Consort Chu is in trouble, they will all be buried with her!"
Xiao Fuzi trembled even more violently. Had His Majesty gone mad?
Consort Chu, please be sure nothing happens to you, otherwise His Majesty might just massacre the palace!