latelenovela Chapter 22 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
Chapter 22 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
The emperor held the person tightly, refusing to let go. Even when the imperial physician was taking his pulse, he was still holding on. The physician wanted to persuade him to put the person down, but Xiao Fuzi quickly gave him a meaningful look. His Majesty was currently very fond of Consort Chu, so it was best not to say anything more.
The imperial physician had no choice but to treat him in this way.
"How is Consort Chu?" the imperial physician asked slowly, as the emperor suppressed his anger.
The imperial physician quickly and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, Consort Chu suffered a minor injury, and due to extreme stress and worry, she fainted temporarily. She will wake up soon."
"Go and get the medicine to help Consort Chu recover; use the best medicine."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave..."
"Go and get the medicine quickly, Consort Chu is injured and in a lot of pain."
Before the imperial physician could rise, the emperor spoke.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go immediately..."
The imperial physician had no choice but to go and get more medicine.
"Your Majesty...may I allow you to change your clothes and wash up..."
Xiao Tao knelt on the ground and said tremblingly.
The emperor didn't want to let go, but the person in his arms was in such a sorry state, with disheveled hair, torn clothes, and small scratches on her face that made her look even more broken.
"Be gentle." After saying that, the emperor put the person down and stood aside.
Seeing the tent crammed with people, he said impatiently, "What are you all doing here! Get out of here!"
I wonder if this will disturb Consort Chu's rest?
The Imperial Concubine was the first to lose her composure. Without even performing the proper etiquette, she bit her lip and left. Who would want to stay here? Consort Chu was injured, and with them gone, His Majesty would have more to say.
"Your Majesty, I take my leave..." Consort Shu gave a perfunctory bow and quickly left.
The others also quickly went out.
Xiao Tao then drew the curtains and carefully helped Chu Yue change clothes and wash up.
After finishing the work, the medicine from the imperial physician was delivered.
"Everyone out." The emperor wanted to personally guard Consort Chu.
Xiao Tao had no choice but to leave, and Xiao Fuzi also left.
The emperor sat down by the couch, looking at the frail beauty on it, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Consort Chu was truly foolish.
"Jiaojiao, my little Jiaojiao." Chu Jieyu loves him so much, what can he do?
He couldn't think of any other way but to love her.
The emperor gently applied the medicine to her face, but Chu Yue was awakened by the stinging pain on her face.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue saw him standing right in front of her and tearfully shed tears of grievance.
"Don't cry, I'll apply the medicine for you," the emperor gently comforted her.
Chu Yue nodded, choking back tears, and looked at him longingly, unwilling to look away.
The emperor had always known that Consort Chu loved him deeply, and that her love was profound. Today, he was still deeply moved by Consort Chu's actions and could not calm down.
"My little darling, my one and only little darling, how could you be so silly?"
After applying the medicine, the emperor gently blew on it to warm it up.
"I fear Your Majesty may be in danger... This concubine cannot live without Your Majesty..."
Chu Yue looked at him with reliance.
How could he be in danger? He has so many people protecting him. Chu Jieyu was just too worried to think straight.
This also proves that Consort Chu only had eyes for him.
"Don't be so foolish next time. I will not be in danger."
"I understand, and I'll remember it..." Chu Yue said softly.
The emperor felt sorry for her hands, not knowing how much pain she must have felt from the cuts, and that he wouldn't be able to play with her little hands for some time.
"Your Majesty, I'm fine, and I don't feel any pain..." Chu Yue's sensible and considerate manner caused the emperor a dull ache in his heart.
Oh well, I'll just reciprocate her love more.
"My little darling, go to sleep. I'll stay with you."
“Okay…” Chu Yue lay in his arms.
"Yueyue, your favorability rating is now 85!"
"!!! So fast?" Chu Yue couldn't believe it, because once you passed eighty, your affection value would be high enough. Had the emperor fallen in love with her?
"Yueyue, who wouldn't be moved by what you did today? I even cried... Waaah."
"It was worth it." Chu Yue was very gratified; all her hard work had been worthwhile.
"..."
Two days later, he returned to the palace.
As soon as the emperor returned, he went to see the empress. The empress was surprised and delighted, knowing that His Majesty still cared about her.
"Your Majesty, Consort Chu is hereby promoted to Consort Chu." Before the Empress could even rejoice for a few seconds, the Emperor revealed the purpose of his visit.
The Empress's smile froze on her face: "Your Majesty... wasn't this too hasty? Consort Chu, she..."
"Chu Jieyu comes from a simple family and is not pregnant, this..."
The other concubines all came from good families, but Consort Chu had nothing.
Just for going out for a short trip, and she's already being promoted to Consort Chu? And jumped so many ranks all at once?
The emperor gave her a cold look, out of consideration for her status as empress. He only came to inform her then; did the empress still have objections?
It's not impossible for him to issue the decree himself, so there's no need for her to go to such lengths.
The emperor left without saying anything, and the empress looked displeased, not understanding what the emperor was thinking.
The next day, the imperial decree was issued, promoting Consort Chu to the rank of Consort Chu and granting her residence in Changle Palace.
The imperial harem was in an uproar.
The Empress was so angry that she smashed her teacup. The Emperor had actually issued an edict. Could Consort Chu bear such supreme honor?
The Imperial Concubine and the Noble Consort were somewhat aware of the situation, having witnessed firsthand how much His Majesty doted on Consort Chu while they were outside the palace.
When Consort Xian was released from confinement, she learned that His Majesty had gone hunting without her, which made her unhappy. However, when His Majesty returned, Consort Chu had become Consort Chu, and was now on equal footing with her.
Consort Xian had such a temper; she smashed everything in the palace and still wasn't satisfied. She kept beating and scolding the palace servants, causing all the palace servants to avoid her.
After receiving the imperial decree, Chu Yue moved to Chang Le Palace, which was so much better than Lin Lang Pavilion.
The emperor then ordered many more gifts to be bestowed upon Chu Yue, who was overjoyed.
While admiring the gifts bestowed by the emperor, a palace servant came to inform them that His Majesty would be arriving shortly.
Chu Yue quickly had her things packed up, and then went to bathe and change to wait for His Majesty.
When the emperor arrived, he saw Chu Yue standing at the palace gate waiting for him. The evening breeze gently stirred her hair, just like that night when Consort Chu was waiting for him to return with all her heart and soul.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..." Chu Yue bowed respectfully, her manners impeccable and courteous.
The emperor stepped forward and gently helped her up. "Are you satisfied?" He then squeezed her small hand. "Yes, it's as good as new again."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness. Chang Le Palace is wonderful, I like it very much..."
Chu Yue is doing judo.
"That's good then." The emperor went inside with her.
Chu Yue, naturally considerate, washed his hands and dried them.
The emperor watched her the whole time. Consort Chu was kind and gentle to him, so he didn't want to wrong her.
Having given Chang Le Palace to her, and with no one else to bother her, Consort Chu should be happy.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue brought over hot tea and handed it to him.
The emperor took it, drank a sip, and Chu Yue quickly took it and put it away.
This series of actions made the emperor unable to suppress his laughter. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and pulled her into his embrace.
Having not been intimate with Consort Chu for two days, the Emperor couldn't help but feel restless.
Chu Yue shyly hid in his arms, refusing to look up.
"What's wrong?" the emperor asked softly. Could his little darling really refuse him?
"Your Majesty, it's still early..." It's not even dark yet.
The emperor paused; he wanted to come and hold her as soon as possible, so he couldn't resist arriving early.
It's still early.
"Does Jiaojiao know how to play chess?" the emperor asked.
Chu Yue bit her lip nervously: "Your Majesty... I can learn..."
Actually, she does know how; the props weren't used for nothing.
"I will teach you." The emperor, still holding her, ordered the people outside to prepare a chessboard.
The palace servants prepared quickly and methodically, keeping their heads down the whole time and not daring to look around.
Chu Yue was still so shy that her eyelashes trembled. The emperor was in a very good mood and personally held her and taught her.
"Get down here."
"I am here."
"Your Majesty, will I win?" Chu Yue looked at him expectantly. At this rate, she was bound to lose.
The emperor glanced at the chessboard; it was clear that the little darling was going to lose.
"Of course you will win." The emperor silently changed the direction of the chess piece in his hand.
Chu Yue won, and she squirmed in his arms with delight: "Your Majesty... I won..."
"Hmm, you win." The beauty smiled, dazzling the emperor.
"Your Majesty, you are so amazing! I don't know how to play chess, but you taught me so I can win..."
Chu Yue admired him even more.
The emperor's lips curled up. He had even more impressive skills. He picked her up in one swift motion. His little darling deserved even more love.
Chu Yue: "..."
A charming room...