latelenovela Chapter 84 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 19
Chapter 84 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 19
Royal Garden
Xiao Tao helped Chu Yue admire the various precious flowers in the Imperial Garden.
The emperor left early in the morning. Chu Yue had been quite exhausted last night, so he didn't bring her to the main hall today.
After a while, Chu Yue finally woke up. Seeing that she looked listless, Xiao Tao suggested that they go for a walk.
Chu Yue agreed, and the two went to the Imperial Garden.
"Your Highness, these flowers are so beautiful!" Xiao Tao exclaimed joyfully.
Chu Yue nodded, a smile on her face. It was true; a walk outside lifted her spirits.
Looking at the beautifully blooming peonies, Chu Yue bent down slightly to take a sniff, and the refreshing fragrance wafted towards her.
"Xiao Tao, pick these later and take them back to make sachets."
"Yes... Your Majesty."
As the two were enjoying the beautiful scenery, a soft voice suddenly rang out: "This concubine greets Consort Chu..."
Chu Yue stood up, puzzled, and turned around to look at them with a questioning expression.
Consort Xu and Consort Zhang repeated, "Your concubines, Consort Xu and Consort Zhang of Linlang Palace, greet Her Highness Consort Chu..."
The two lived in the same palace, which is why they traveled together. They saw Chu Yue there as soon as they arrived at the Imperial Garden.
Currently, only Consort Chu is favored in the palace; they have met the other two.
That's why I came forward to pay my respects.
"Get up." Chu Yue secretly glanced at the two of them a few times. The Empress Dowager had a good eye for people; they were both beauties.
With four more concubines suddenly appearing in the palace, it seemed to have become much more lively.
Now you can run into them everywhere you go.
Consort Xu stepped forward and said respectfully and softly, "Your Highness Consort Chu, it is a rare occasion to meet you today. May I accompany you?"
His Majesty dotes on Consort Chu; if you befriend her, you'll surely reap the benefits.
Zhang Jieyu smiled and nodded, looking at Chu Yue with expectant eyes.
They had been in the palace for many days, more than a month, but His Majesty had never summoned them.
"Of course I can. I rarely come out, but today His Majesty is not here, so I sneaked out."
Chu Yue nodded slightly, her tone sincere, as if she was genuinely happy to have met someone to travel with.
Consort Xu's smile froze for a moment; everyone in the palace knew that His Majesty favored Consort Chu above all others.
Her smile was somewhat forced: "We concubines have been in the palace for many days, but we have never met His Majesty. None of us can compare to His Majesty's favor towards Consort Chu."
Consort Xu's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible complaint, and her eyes revealed a trace of resentment and jealousy.
Chu Yue composed herself. This Consort Xu was quite eloquent; she had managed to bring the four of them to the same side in an instant, leaving Chu Yue isolated.
But it doesn't matter.
It's better if it's lively; then it won't be so boring.
"It is my honor to have won His Majesty's favor. There is still a long time ahead, and Consort Xu can do it too."
Chu Yue blushed as she spoke, looking extremely shy.
Consort Xu and Consort Zhang stood there stunned, never expecting that Consort Chu would be so unpretentious.
Consort Zhang forced a smile, revealing an unnatural expression: "His Majesty naturally admires a beauty like Consort Chu."
Chu Yue didn't speak, but just smiled shyly, as if she was agreeing.
Such tea talk, sigh.
Chu Yue continued to admire the beautiful scenery, ignoring them completely. No matter how well she maintained her facade, who knew what she was really thinking?
"His Majesty has arrived..."
The emperor, tall and straight, arrived at the Imperial Garden with a blank expression. He did not bring Consort Chu with him today, as he had been thinking of her the whole time.
As soon as he finished what he was doing, he went to the Jade Jade Palace. He had exhausted Consort Chu last night, and she hadn't gotten up when he left today.
I was thinking of coming to be with her as soon as possible to prevent her from overthinking, but she wasn't at Yuyao Palace. I asked and found out she had come to the Imperial Garden.
The emperor frowned. She still had the energy to run around everywhere? Who was it that was crying and begging for mercy last night, saying that she had been hurt?
"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects..."
Chu Yue and the other two knelt down in greeting.
Consort Zhang and Consort Xu were both very surprised, never expecting to run into His Majesty as soon as they came out today.
But the next moment, he felt a pang of bitterness. His Majesty really dotes on Consort Chu; he's even brought her to the Imperial Garden.
The emperor walked up to Chu Yue, personally helped her up, and asked in a deep voice, "Why did you come to the Imperial Garden?"
"Your Majesty... I was bored, so I came out for a walk." Chu Yue stood up and explained in a low voice.
She went to the main hall every day and stayed there for most of the day, which must have been incredibly boring.
"Next time, I'll come with you," the emperor said, holding her hand and gently comforting her.
Chu Yue tilted her head back and smiled gently at him.
Consort Xu and Consort Zhang, watching from the sidelines, felt a pang of bitterness and jealousy.
Is this how His Majesty and Consort Chu interact? Why is His Majesty so gentle with Consort Chu?
"Your Majesty, Consort Zhang and I happened to run into Consort Chu, which is why we are here admiring the flowers together."
Consort Xu took two steps forward and spoke shyly in a low voice.
The emperor immediately frowned. Who was so inconsiderate as to disturb him and Consort Chu?
"Your Majesty, these are Consort Xu and Consort Zhang from the Linlang Palace. This is the first time I've met them."
Chu Yue's considerate explanation.
Annoyance flickered in the emperor's heart. The empress dowager had given him people without his consent, which made him feel uncomfortable.
"My beloved concubine, I will accompany you back."
The emperor ignored Consort Xu and Consort Zhang and pulled Chu Yue away.
Consort Xu and Consort Zhang looked extremely unwell, their teeth nearly grinding to powder as they watched the Emperor and Consort Chu leave.
The Empress Dowager has already said that it would be best to share the favor with Consort Chu.
But now His Majesty doesn't even look at them, what are they supposed to do?
Chu Yue was led back to the Jade Jade Palace. The emperor's expression was grim; he was clearly angry. She dared not speak rashly.
Inside the main hall, it was so quiet you couldn't even hear a breath. The emperor sat there with a frown on his face.
Chu Yue waited quietly to the side.
I made a fuss last night, and then went out for a walk today. Now I'm almost too weak to stand.
Her slender body swayed slightly, and Chu Yue's face was somewhat pale.
But the emperor was angry, and she didn't want to become his punching bag the moment she opened her mouth.
The emperor was simply annoyed by the empress dowager's actions. He could usually ignore those women when he didn't see them, but seeing them today made him uncomfortable.
Consort Chu happened to walk with them; who knows what they were thinking?
What if Consort Chu is harmed by them?
Although he could keep her by his side, there were bound to be times when he neglected her, just like today, when they ran into each other after he had only been gone for a short time.
Chu Yue's legs felt weak and she swayed even more violently. She tried to hold on, but she couldn't help it. Her body swayed and she almost fell.
The emperor didn't want to frighten her, so he decided to talk to her properly. He looked at her and saw that she was swaying precariously.
My heart ached instantly. I strode forward and supported her swaying body. I noticed that her face was pale and her forehead was covered in sweat.
"What's wrong?" The emperor's voice sounded tense.
Chu Yue shook her head weakly, "Your Majesty, I am a little tired..."
The emperor understood perfectly well that at night, Consort Chu always let him have whatever he wanted and never refused.
She's been out for so long today, and she was standing the whole time just now. How could she stand it?
She swallowed all the blame, picked her up and held her in his arms, then sat down and embraced her.
It wasn't her fault; she certainly didn't want to see those people either.
But she is kind-hearted and never makes malicious assumptions about others, so how could she refuse someone today?
"Stay away from them. Next time you see them, just tell them to leave."
The emperor said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand. Please don't be angry..."
Chu Yue hugged his neck and pleaded softly.
The emperor raised an eyebrow. She knew he was angry. You little ingrate.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue leaned in and kissed him when he didn't answer.
How could the emperor let this opportunity slip by? He instantly regained the initiative and returned the kiss with a domineering gesture.
……
After a long while, he finally let her go.
He lowered his head and breathed into hers, enjoying the time spent with the beautiful woman.