Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 245 Ruthless, Henpecked Emperor × Pregnant Palace Maid 14

Instead of receiving the emperor's decree to select concubines, they received an imperial decree to promote Consort Chu to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort.

The emperor laughed heartily, and with a wave of his hand, promoted Chu Yue to the rank of Imperial Concubine, entrusting her with the affairs of the harem. Since she was pregnant and could not be overworked, he had others help her.

To avoid upsetting the imperial concubine, the emperor tossed her the phoenix seal to play with.

Pregnant women should not be moved, so the emperor directly ordered that many things be added to the Hehuan Palace, and all the furnishings exceeded the allowance for a concubine.

"Your Highness, please don't stand. Let me help you sit down."

Qingju was like a frightened bird. She had personally witnessed how much His Majesty valued the Empress, and that not even the slightest mistake could be made.

"Qingju, I just want to stand here for a while. I also want to go for a walk."

Chu Yue is not feeling unwell at the moment; the weather outside is neither too hot nor too cold, which is very comfortable.

“No,” Qingju immediately shook her head.

Chu Yue: "..."

"I'll go greet His Majesty. Why hasn't he arrived yet at this hour?"

"Your Majesty, His Majesty may be delayed, perhaps..."

"I'm going!"

Chu Yue's attitude was firm, so Qingju had no choice but to comply and carefully helped her out. She then gestured for a group of palace servants to follow behind.

The Hehuan Palace and Daoqing Palace are not far, but it still takes a while to walk there. We didn't encounter the emperor along the way.

Chu Yue went directly to Qinghe Palace, while Xiao Wanzi waited outside.

"Oh dear, Your Highness, what brings you here? Please take care of yourself."

Maruko rushed forward in a panic, tentatively protecting Chu Yue.

"Where is His Majesty? Is he busy?"

"His Majesty is currently discussing matters with the Prime Minister; it will likely take a while. Your Highness, perhaps..."

"I'll just wait here, I have nothing else to do anyway." She didn't want to go back; she felt so stifled.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! You are not the same person you used to be. If His Majesty finds out, this servant will lose his life."

Maruko was frightened.

"Your Majesty, I believe..."

Chu Yue was about to say something when she heard a voice coming from inside. She gestured for Xiao Wanzi to shut up and moved slightly closer to the palace door.

Inside the palace, the Prime Minister asked again, "Your Majesty, I am only thinking of Your Majesty's best interests. The stability of the country is paramount, and now is the time when Your Majesty needs to produce an heir."

The emperor looked at him coldly, not expecting the prime minister to be so capable, having even returned after completing his mission.

Apart from looking a bit haggard and older, there's nothing wrong with her.

Offspring?

The emperor wasn't worried at all, as the baby was still in the concubine's belly.

"I have my own plans, Prime Minister, you don't need to worry," the emperor said impatiently. He still had to go and accompany the Imperial Concubine, and his son was waiting for him.

If we arrive late, the Imperial Concubine will start overthinking again.

"Your Majesty, I am devoted to you. Why must Your Majesty be so stubborn? There is only one concubine in the harem. What kind of order is this? How can the Imperial Concubine bear the responsibility of the dynasty and its descendants?"

It's one thing for someone who started as a palace maid to be exceptionally promoted to the rank of concubine, but now she's suddenly become a Noble Consort. What is His Majesty doing?

Has he really been bewitched by a vixen?

The prime minister was also somewhat annoyed. He was already furious that he had been assigned to do the work of a general.

He returned, offering words of loyalty, but His Majesty turned a deaf ear.

"Prime Minister!" the Emperor said in a deep voice, "The Imperial Concubine is already pregnant, how can she not bear this responsibility!"

The Prime Minister was taken aback; he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

"Your Majesty, since the Consort is pregnant, it is certainly inconvenient for her to serve you. Now is the perfect time to hold a selection of consorts."

The imperial concubine is pregnant and cannot serve the emperor. It is right to hold a selection of concubines so that his daughter will have a chance.

"How dare you!" The emperor's violent temper flared up again, but he had managed to control himself these days because the imperial concubine was pregnant.

The Prime Minister is quite capable; he can provoke his anger with just a few words.

If the Imperial Concubine heard these words, even the Emperor wouldn't know how to quell the bloodshed.

The prime minister knelt on the ground, his attitude resolute.

"Go back to your Prime Minister's residence, and don't bother coming to court!" The Emperor's voice rose several octaves: "If you mention this matter again..."

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, please wait for me..." Xiaowanzi's voice faded into the distance.

The emperor heard that the sky had collapsed and even panicked as he ran outside.

The prime minister stood up angrily, waving his sleeve, "For a woman, this is utterly disgraceful!"

Chu Yue heard everything clearly from outside. Unable to hide her sorrow, she fled in a panic.

"Your Highness, watch your step! Wait for me!" Qingju was almost in tears. What if Your Highness fell because you were moving so fast?

"Oh dear, Your Highness, please slow down, please slow down."

Maruko chased after her, certain that if anything happened to the Imperial Concubine today, he wouldn't be able to live either.

Chu Yue's face was filled with sorrow, and her steps were somewhat hurried and unsteady, which frightened Qingju and Xiaowanzi quite a bit.

"Your Majesty, you're back! This servant has prepared..." Xiao Tao began, then quickly shut her mouth. "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Qingju and Xiaowanzi arrived, panting heavily: "Your Majesty, are you alright?"

Chu Yue ignored everyone. She went straight to the inner hall, leaving behind the words, "No one is allowed to come in!"

"What happened?" Xiao Tao asked in a low voice.

Qingju was still a little out of breath: "Your Majesty heard His Majesty and the Prime Minister discussing the imperial concubine selection..."

"What? Didn't His Majesty say..."

"Stop talking, just wait here and keep an eye on Her Majesty's condition."

Maruko rushed back to find the emperor, only to bump into him halfway there.

"Your Majesty...this servant..."

"How could you do your job like this? Why didn't you say anything when the Imperial Concubine arrived!" The Emperor rushed to the Hehuan Palace, extremely angry, wishing he could kick him.

"Her Majesty forbade me from speaking..." Little Maruko felt extremely wronged; being a servant was so difficult...

"roll!"

"Yes, yes, yes, this servant will get out, will get out right away." But how could he dare to actually get out? He hurriedly followed behind.

When the emperor arrived at the Hehuan Hall, he saw no one there. He ignored the palace servants' greetings and went directly to the inner hall.

Chu Yue lay on the bed, her slender back rising and falling slightly.

"My beloved concubine."

The emperor called her softly, afraid of frightening her.

Chu Yue stiffened for a moment, then slowly rose to her feet: "Your Majesty, I will..."

"Alright, alright, get up," the emperor knew she was angry and dared not provoke her any further, so he quickly helped her up and gently embraced her.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?" The emperor looked her over and saw that her eyes were slightly red, so he knew that she had been secretly crying again.

"I'm fine, and I'm not upset," Chu Yue said softly, her eyes lowered.

The emperor frowned immediately. If it were the imperial concubine who was making a fuss or arguing with him, he would be easier to appease.

Now that the Imperial Concubine is keeping such a low profile, the Emperor is very worried about her health. What if she gets sick from holding it in?

"Did you miss me, so you went there?" The emperor lifted her chin and asked softly.

Chu Yue turned her head away: "Your Majesty, I did not..."

"My beloved consort, don't think too much. I will not break my promise." The emperor embraced her.

Chu Yue bit her lip, her eyes slightly moist, and turned her head away without saying a word.

The emperor panicked a little. "My beloved concubine, don't cry, don't cry. I'll accept whatever punishment you want me to receive. Don't cry."

Chu Yue's tears fell silently, striking the emperor's heart with a dull, painful thud.