dtnovels Chapter 215 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine (Continued)
Chapter 215 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine (Continued)
Chang Le Palace
"Your Majesty, His Majesty will be here soon. Is there anything else we need to prepare?"
Chu Yue leaned against the chaise lounge, her eyes lightly closed: "No need to prepare, this is enough."
"Yes, Your Highness." Xiao Tao came over and gently massaged her calves: "Your Highness, are you feeling better?"
Chu Yue gave a soft, weary "Mmm": "Your Majesty is really putting people through too much trouble..."
Xiao Tao pursed her lips and chuckled, "Your Majesty, His Majesty dotes on you."
"His Majesty has arrived..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor entered the palace.
"This servant greets Your Majesty..." Xiao Tao bowed and then withdrew.
Chu Yue gently raised her eyes and looked over: "Your Majesty..."
"Jiaojiao, what's wrong?" The emperor walked over and sat down beside her, taking her soft, boneless hand in his.
Chu Yue pouted, "My back hurts..."
The emperor smiled knowingly: "I'll rub it for you."
"Hmm..." Chu Yue pouted slightly, looking quite aggrieved.
The emperor was too vigorous at night; she couldn't take it anymore.
"Are you feeling better?" The emperor rubbed Chu Yue's soft, slender waist. "Jiaojiao is so delicate."
"Hmph... It's all because Your Majesty is too amazing. How can I compare to Your Majesty? My back just hurts." Chu Yue protested.
"Alright, alright, it was my fault. I'll be gentler next time." The emperor bent down and affectionately touched her forehead.
"His Majesty always says that..."
"...Alright, get up and have your meal with me." The emperor decided to change the subject; he couldn't win against his little darling.
"Your Majesty, hug me..." Chu Yue reached out and hugged the emperor's neck, acting coquettishly.
The emperor smiled indulgently, picked her up, and carried her to the table.
"These are all your favorite dishes, eat more." The emperor personally served her food.
Since losing her child, Chu Yue's health has become even more delicate.
The emperor ordered the Imperial Medical Academy to take good care of her health, and he also coaxed her to eat more during her meals.
"So these are all my favorite foods. I thought Your Majesty preferred them," Chu Yue said playfully.
emperor:"……"
Fine, as long as she's happy, I'll do whatever she wants.
"I love to eat it too."
The little darling already loved him to the bone, and now that things are like this, the emperor also cherishes her dearly.
After the meal, Chu Yue took a long time to come out of the bath, and Xiao Tao became a little anxious: "Your Highness, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine, His Majesty is still waiting, let's go out."
"...His Majesty should be asleep by now, right?"
Xiao Tao: "..."
"Your Majesty... if you keep hiding from His Majesty like this, won't he notice? He'll get angry soon."
"Alright, go out..." Chu Yue pouted. Her Majesty had so much energy; she couldn't keep up.
The emperor was indeed still waiting for her, sitting by the bed, though his expression was rather unwell.
Xiao Tao quickly ran out.
"His Majesty……"
The emperor raised his eyes and glanced at her: "Why has the Imperial Concubine been bathing for so long?"
Are you angry?
She's not called Xiao Jiaojiao anymore?
Chu Yue walked over and sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck: "Your Majesty, I've kept you waiting. I soaked in the water for a while longer. Please don't be angry."
"Is Jiaojiao avoiding me?" the emperor asked, glancing at her.
"Of course not, why would I hide from Your Majesty? I wouldn't and wouldn't dare," Chu Yue said softly, leaning on his shoulder.
"It's not the best." The emperor didn't believe that Xiao Jiaojiao would avoid him. Xiao Jiaojiao loved him so much that she wanted to possess him all to herself, so why would she avoid him?
"Really," Chu Yue assured her repeatedly.
The emperor's expression softened, and he fondled her smooth little hand, saying, "Little darling, settle in."
Chu Yue: "..."
"Your Majesty...can you... tonight..."
"What's wrong?" The emperor had already laid her down in his arms, and his hands began to move, unbuttoning her already thin nightgown.
"Your Majesty... my back hurts, may I rest a bit..." Chu Yue pleaded softly.
"Be gentle," the emperor said tenderly, placing a kiss on his lips.
After Xiaojiao miscarried last time, he said he would give her many more children, but it has been almost a year and Xiaojiao's belly still hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy.
The imperial physician also said that Xiao Jiaojiao's health was fine, so he could only try his best.
Chu Yue wanted to cry but had no tears; no matter how she tried to refuse, she couldn't resist the emperor's enthusiasm.
Springtime is in full bloom at Chang Le Palace.
next day
When the sun was high in the sky, Chu Yue finally got up, supporting her aching back.
"Still laughing..."
"I won't laugh anymore, I know I was wrong." Xiao Tao suppressed her laughter and considerately helped her up.
"hiss……"
"Your Majesty, His Majesty said he will come to keep you company in a little while."
Chu Yue: "..."
"Quick, Xiaotao, get ready, let's go for a walk."
The emperor is too clingy; I need to avoid him.
"Your Majesty, your health..."
"I'm fine, let's go." Chu Yue supported her waist and walked out.
Xiao Tao didn't hesitate any longer and quickly followed to help her.
The weather was perfect, so Chu Yue went to the Imperial Garden and looked at the beautiful flowers for a while. She wondered, "Why is the palace so quiet?"
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten again? After your accident last time, His Majesty ordered that the other concubines were not allowed to go out and run around unless necessary."
"Her Majesty the Empress is chanting Buddhist scriptures in the palace every day, and Consort Shu... is probably practicing her martial arts in her palace right now."
"The Imperial Concubine hasn't come out for quite some time now."
Currently, Consort Chu is the most favored concubine in the palace, and His Majesty visits Chang Le Palace every day.
Speak of the devil, and he appears; Consort Zhang also arrived at the Imperial Garden.
When she saw that Chu Yue was also there, her good mood vanished instantly.
Both were imperial concubines, but Chu Yue was the favored one. She reluctantly said, "Imperial Concubine Chu is here too."
"I came out to admire the flowers, and by sheer coincidence, I ran into the Imperial Concubine."
"Isn't it a coincidence? Consort Chu occupies His Majesty's space all day long and rarely comes out. I am fortunate to be here."
The incident involving Consort Xian last time terrified them, while Chu Yue was increasingly favored by the Emperor. Although both were Imperial Consorts, Chu Yue was practically invisible to the Emperor, who only had eyes for her.
Chu Yue: "..."
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." She couldn't be bothered to listen to Consort Zhang's sarcastic remarks.
Consort Zhang gritted her teeth, but she couldn't say anything. If she displeased Consort Chu, the Emperor would blame her again.
"Humph……"
Consort Zhang gave a light snort and turned to leave; she didn't want to talk to her anyway.
Seeing that she had left, Chu Yue did not leave.
Xiao Tao asked in confusion, "Your Highness, aren't we going back?"
"Let's not go back yet, let's see what happens." The emperor is probably at Chang Le Palace by now, so let's hide for a while.
"Yes……"
The emperor had indeed arrived, but he didn't see his beloved concubine in the palace. His face instantly darkened: "Where is the Imperial Concubine?"
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine has gone to the Imperial Garden," a palace servant from Chang Le Palace replied.
She told him her back hurt last night, but today she's running around everywhere again. My little darling has become so brave!
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is probably feeling bored. Would you like to go and see her?"
Mr. Xiao Fuzi suggested.
The emperor flicked his sleeves and strode away, with Xiao Fuzi following behind.
In the Imperial Garden, just as Chu Yue was about to bend down to smell the flowers, the Emperor's voice came: "Imperial Consort."
Chu Yue froze as she bent over, a slight smile playing on her lips. By the time she turned around, she had composed herself and said, "Your Majesty... you've come too."
"I've come to escort the Imperial Concubine back to the palace." The Emperor walked over and took her hand. "Isn't your back hurting?"
Chu Yue: "..."
"Your Majesty, my back hurts again," Chu Yue said, frowning and holding her waist with one hand.
The emperor shook his head, then swept her up in his arms and said, "I'll take Jiaojiao back with me."
"Okay..." Chu Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and obediently snuggled up to the emperor.
Seeing how docile she was, the emperor's expression softened even more; Jiaojiao truly loved him.