dtnovels Chapter 58 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 14
Chapter 58 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 14
Six months later, in late autumn
The atmosphere in the military camp also became heavy. The emperor had given his word that he was determined to win this battle and return to the palace before the New Year.
In the camp
The night before departure, the emperor held the person in his arms tightly with reluctance, and lovingly kissed Chu Yue's blushing cheeks one by one.
"Moon, stay here and wait for me to return." This battle is dangerous. If the emperor were not absolutely certain of victory, he would not dare to send troops rashly at this time.
Chu Yue, her clothes half-undone, was held in the emperor's arms. Listening to the vibrations from his chest, she whispered, "Your Majesty... Yue'er is waiting for you to come back. You must come back safely..."
"Moon..." the emperor murmured softly, his voice filled with deep affection and reluctance.
Chu Yue looked up at him shyly, leaned in, and kissed him.
The emperor then regained control, kissing the woman in his arms passionately. He held her close every night as they slept, letting her rest her head on his chest. That feeling had become an addictive experience for him.
This departure meant an unknown period of time, and in the cold night, there was no longer a soft, tender body to resonate with him; the emperor's heart ached with a dull ache.
It was as if the emperor wanted to devour her whole; Chu Yue gradually found it hard to breathe, but the emperor's domineering and passionate nature left her weak and powerless.
That night, Chu Yue was so exhausted that she fell into a deep sleep. No matter how reluctant she was, the time for parting would come.
As dawn broke, the emperor looked at the sleeping beauty on the bed and tenderly stroked her slightly swollen lips. He had deliberately lingered for so long last night, partly out of reluctance and partly out of fear that she would cry and beg him not to leave if she were awake.
The emperor was afraid to see her tears, because then he would not be able to turn away gracefully.
The emperor covered her slender shoulders with the quilt, then turned and left with a deep gaze, the crisp clinking of armor foreshadowing what was to come.
When Chu Yue woke up, the room beside her was already cold, and her heart, which had sunk, felt as empty as the tent at that moment.
Xiao Tao brought in the toiletries and saw Chu Yue sitting blankly on the bed. She immediately went over and wrapped the blanket around her, saying, "My beauty, it's getting cold. You'll catch a cold if you do this."
Has His Majesty... left?
Xiao Tao's heart ached: "My beauty, His Majesty will return safely, please don't be like this."
Chu Yue silently shed tears, which slid down her cheeks: "He wouldn't even let me see him off..."
"My beauty, His Majesty... is worried about you. If you go to deliver it, His Majesty will surely be reluctant to part with you..."
Xiao Tao comforted her.
She sobbed incessantly, heartbroken, and Xiao Tao stayed by her side without leaving for a moment.
When the emperor left, he left Xiao Anzi and several troop groups of men to guard the camp.
Besides praying for their safe return every day, Chu Yue spent her time tending to the sweet potatoes in the back mountain.
As December approached, Chu Yue and her men brought back baskets of sweet potatoes.
The emperor said he would return to the palace before the new year, so there was no need to plant anything else. Chu Yue was a little reluctant to part with it, as planting things herself always gave her a special sense of accomplishment.
That day, as it was getting dark and Chu Yue wasn't in her tent, Xiao Tao worriedly went out to look for her. Xiao Anzi happened to be passing by, and the two of them went to look for her together. After only a few steps, Xiao Tao stopped.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Anzi asked, puzzled as to why she had stopped.
Following Xiao Tao's gaze, he realized: "The beauty has gone to the intersection to wait again."
Xiao Tao choked up and said, "The beauty is so foolish. It's so cold, and she goes to the intersection to wait for His Majesty every day."
Xiao Anzi didn't know what to say. Consort Chu was so deeply in love. She had been waiting for His Majesty for as long as he had been gone.
Xiao Tao stepped forward with the cloak, saying with concern, "My beauty, please go inside. His Majesty... hasn't returned yet."
Chu Yue pursed her lips and remained silent, as Xiao Tao pulled her into the tent.
He went back to sewing clothes on his own.
Xiao Tao couldn't bear to discourage her, so she couldn't help but advise, "My lady, His Majesty will have all of these after he returns to the palace. You've done so much, even pricking your fingers, that's enough."
Chu Yue paused in her movements and said softly, "What I made myself... has a different meaning."
Since Chu Yue made the emperor's sleeping robe, although the emperor was somewhat surprised by the color of the robe, he still wore it and did not forget to praise Yue'er for being virtuous.
Xiao Tao had no choice but to stop talking. After the emperor left, Xiao Tao spent most of her time with her, partly because she was afraid she would be bored, and partly because she was afraid she wouldn't be used to it. Anyone would feel uncomfortable if there was no one around all of a sudden.
evening
Chu Yue dreamed that the emperor was being chased by enemies. Just as the enemy's arrows were about to hit the emperor, Chu Yue wanted to rush over to block them, but she couldn't move her feet.
"No!" Chu Yue woke up from her dream in a cold sweat.
Xiao Tao stayed by her side and immediately hugged her: "My beauty, it's a dream, don't be afraid."
After His Majesty left, the beauty lost her appetite and became very thin. She had difficulty falling asleep every night, and even when she did, she would be awakened by nightmares.
Tonight is no different.
"Your Majesty... Waaah, when will you be back?" Chu Yue was terrified.
Xiao Tao comforted him repeatedly, "It'll be quick, my beauty, don't worry, he'll be back soon."
In fact, Xiao Tao was also very worried. The few letters that His Majesty had sent after he left were of no comfort whatsoever. Even if the beauty could see through the letters, His Majesty still hadn't returned.
Soon, the first snow of winter fell.
Chu Yue originally wanted to go out and take a look, but Xiao Tao stopped her seriously.
She wanted to go after Xiaotao went out, but Xiaotao seemed to have plenty of free time and stayed with her the whole time.
"Xiao Tao, are you alright?" Chu Yue asked softly to Xiao Tao, who was guarding the door.
Xiao Tao shook her head seriously: "My beauty, don't bother trying. This servant will not let you leave."
It's snowing outside; it'll freeze.
Chu Yue smiled helplessly: "Okay, Xiao Tao is the best, I won't go out."
Just then, someone outside shouted, "His Majesty is back!"
Chu Yue's heart skipped a beat, her smile froze on her face, and she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"His Majesty is back!" another voice rang out from outside.
Chu Yue finally believed what she had heard and, without thinking twice, ran outside.
Snowflakes were falling outside, and Chu Yue saw the emperor returning on horseback as soon as she stepped outside.
She ran toward the emperor, her dress fluttering in the cold wind.
When the emperor was a few steps away from her, he dismounted and embraced her. Only when her familiar soft body nestled in his arms did the emperor feel alive again.
"Moon." This cry of "Moon" was filled with deep longing.
Chu Yue couldn't help but sob as she clung tightly to his chest, unable to utter a single word.
Xiao Tao and Xiao Anzi couldn't help but look at the star-crossed lovers who had just reunited with their eyes slightly red.
That's good, His Majesty is back, everything is fine now.
The emperor tossed the whip in his hand to Xiao Anzi and said in a deep voice, "Go and settle the others!"
After saying that, he picked up Chu Yue and carried her into the tent. Xiao Tao covered her mouth and followed Xiao Anzi away. His Majesty and the others had things to do.
By the time Chu Yue realized what was happening, she had already been thrown onto the bed, followed by a barrage of kisses.
The emperor returned from a long battle, his bloodlust still simmering, and with his beloved woman in his arms, all he wanted to do was vent his anger.
The domineering and fierce force seemed intent on crushing Chu Yue, her slender waist being grabbed tightly.
Chu Yue could only raise her hand with difficulty to hug the man's waist, her fair face already flushed.
The emperor roughly removed his armor and forcefully embraced her.
The sounds from inside the tent continued for a long time, and it wasn't until the middle of the night that the emperor finally got up to take a bath, completely satisfied.
After washing up, he returned to the bed. The delicate beauty, unable to withstand his passion, had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
The emperor pulled Chu Yue into his arms and placed her on his chest. The familiar weight made him sigh with pleasure. He kissed Chu Yue's forehead tenderly before holding her as they fell asleep.