Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 307 Ruthless and Cruel Emperor × Runaway Palace Maid 3

"You dare question my words?" What's this woman's brain made of? Does she think she'll be better off without him?

"Your Majesty, I dare not..." Chu Yue sobbed, "Your Majesty has nothing, Your Majesty is afraid..."

"With me, you have everything." The emperor softened his tone: "Don't think too much, my beloved concubine, just serve me well."

Her blouse was removed again, and Chu Yue pressed herself even closer to the emperor's chest.

"You little devil..." the emperor muttered, his desire burning unbearably from Chu Yue's teasing, and he pinned her beneath him: "Be obedient."

"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue breathed softly, wrapping her arms tightly around the emperor's waist.

"Insolence!" The emperor nearly lost his temper. "Don't beg for mercy later."

"Well……"

The noise inside the bedchamber grew louder, and Xiao Xuanzi, along with Yulan and Yumei, stood guard outside.

Yulan and Yumei exchanged a glance, both happy for Chuyue. When Chuyue went to take care of His Majesty, who was still the Crown Prince, they were both a little worried. Today, they helped her escape because they couldn't bear to see their sister sad.

Little did they know that running away might not necessarily lead to a better life, but staying by His Majesty's side, as long as they could win His Majesty's favor, would surely guarantee them a life of wealth and honor.

His Majesty's affection for Chu Yue is clearly special. Fortunately, it's not too late. Yu Lan and Yu Mei secretly vowed to serve Chu Yue well.

"Eunuch Xuan, the Empress has sent me to inquire when His Majesty will be arriving."

Today's enthronement ceremony is also the empress's investiture ceremony. The empress had been waiting for a long time, but the emperor not only did not come over, but also conferred titles on his concubines. Only then did the empress send Yunxiang over to inquire.

Xiao Xuanzi looked troubled. His Majesty was clearly in a very inconvenient situation at the moment. If he were to ask questions now, he might not survive.

"Miss Yunxiang, you should go back now. His Majesty is busy."

"Eunuch, please go and inform Her Majesty the Empress that she has been waiting for a long time."

Originally, only Consort Chen could rival the Empress, but now there is another Consort Zhen. Yunxiang must fight for her Empress no matter what.

"This……"

"Get in here!"

Before Xiao Xuanzi could finish speaking, the emperor roared.

Xiao Xuanzi hurriedly lowered her head and went inside, standing outside the screen: "Your Majesty..."

The emperor was furious. Consort Zhen was clinging to him, and there was a faint commotion outside.

The emperor casually draped an outer robe over himself, wrapped Chu Yue in a blanket, and tried to sit up. Chu Yue resisted, clinging tightly to the emperor. The emperor had no choice but to pull her into his arms, and then asked Xiao Xuanzi in a cold voice, "What is it?"

"His Majesty……"

Before Xiao Xuanzi could speak, Consort Zhen's soft, frightened voice rang out. The next moment, Xiao Xuanzi heard the Emperor's deep, gentle voice coaxing her: "I'm not yelling at you, don't be afraid."

Xiao Xuanzi knelt down: "Your Majesty... this servant deserves to die. The Empress's maid, Yunxiang, came to inquire... when Your Majesty will go to Fengqi Palace..."

Chu Yue nestled in the emperor's arms. Upon hearing these words, her face turned pale instantly, and she instinctively pressed herself closer to the emperor.

Seeing Consort Zhen's fear and anxiety, the Emperor somewhat understood why she wanted to escape. When he was down on his luck and had nothing, she was just a lowly palace maid, and neither of them had stood in his way. But now…

Feeling the person in his arms trembling, the emperor hugged Chu Yue tightly and comforted her, "It's alright."

"Go and tell the Empress that Consort Zhen will be serving her tonight."

"Yes, Your Majesty..." Xiao Xuanzi hurriedly withdrew.

Yunxiang was still waiting outside. When she saw him come out, she immediately took two steps forward and asked, "Did Your Majesty say when you would like to go?"

Yulan and Yumei kept a close eye on Xiao Xuanzi. Although the Empress had great power, they secretly did not want Consort Zhen to lose favor.

"Miss Yunxiang, go back quickly. Tonight, Consort Zhen will be serving the Emperor. If you continue talking, His Majesty may become angry."

Xiao Xuanzi earnestly and softly advised him.

Yunxiang glanced reluctantly into the palace, but Xiao Xuanzi's attitude was resolute, so she had no choice but to go back and report to the Empress.

Yulan and Yumei breathed a sigh of relief and continued to stand guard outside.

Inside the palace, the emperor's good time had just been interrupted, and he suppressed his anger for fear of frightening the person in his arms.

"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue's complexion improved somewhat, her eyes were slightly red, and she looked at the emperor with a hint of allure.

The emperor's lust was reignited, and now that no one was around to disturb him, he could indulge in the pleasures of the harem.

...The faint sound rang out again.

Fengqi Palace

Empress Xiao Jingxian listened to Yunxiang's report with a livid face: "...His Majesty said that Consort Zhen will be attending to the Emperor tonight, so she won't be coming..."

After the ceremony, it was understandable that the emperor didn't come, as the empress was considerate of his hard work. But on their wedding night, the emperor didn't come either, and casually conferred the title of concubine upon her to serve him in bed. Was this a slap in her face?

The Empress angrily ripped off her crimson outer robe, clenching her fists tightly: "Consort Zhen? Where did she come from?"

"Your Majesty..." Yunlian entered at the right moment: "Your Majesty, this servant has found out everything. Consort Zhen was originally a palace maid. When His Majesty was still the Crown Prince, she served His Majesty, which is why she gained His Majesty's favor."

"Does His Majesty value a mere palace maid so much that he disregards even me, the Empress?"

The Empress was almost furious. How could a palace maid be so important?

Even if you have served His Majesty, isn't that what you should do?

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, this Consort Zhen is probably very much favored by His Majesty. Consort Zhen serves him in the Golden Flower Palace," Yunxiang whispered.

The Empress's face darkened further; such an important day had been ruined by a mere palace maid.

"What's the situation with the Imperial Concubine?"

She and the Imperial Concubine entered the palace at the same time, and it was only a matter of time before His Majesty would go to which palace tonight. Logically, it should be Phoenix Palace, which is why the Empress was not in a hurry.

But then Consort Zhen suddenly appeared, and she couldn't wait for the emperor. I wonder what the Imperial Concubine thought.

"The Imperial Concubine's side is quiet, and there's nothing unusual at Jinxiu Palace. I guess the Imperial Concubine knows she shouldn't compete with you, so she's keeping a low profile," Yunlian analyzed.

“She wouldn’t dare. This time, it was Father who deserved the most credit for His Majesty’s affairs. Her father, General Chen, only temporarily switched sides to stand on His Majesty’s side. His Majesty’s bestowal of the title of Imperial Concubine upon her is already a great favor.”

"What Your Majesty says is true..."

"Tomorrow, the Imperial Household Department will see what a palace maid is capable of."

After the Empress finished speaking, she went to the inner room, and Yunxiang and Yunlian followed to serve her.

Brocade Palace

"Your Majesty... His Majesty did not go to Fengqi Palace tonight. I heard that His Majesty temporarily bestowed the title of Consort Zhen upon her and kept her in Jinhua Palace to serve him in bed," Consort Gui's maid, Fangcao, reported in a low voice.

"Oh?" Consort Chen raised her eyelids slightly. "The Empress must be furious."

"They said they even sent someone to invite His Majesty, but they returned empty-handed." Fangcao removed the jewelry from His Majesty's head.

"Who is Consort Zhen?"

"I was a palace maid who served His Majesty before, so I have some leeway with him," Fangcao said softly. "Your Majesty, don't worry. A palace maid has nothing. His Majesty will see through her sooner or later."

"You..." The Imperial Concubine curled her lips: "I just love seeing the Empress anxious. Let's see."

Why is it that her father made great contributions, while she can only be a concubine? The empress's father did almost the same thing, so His Majesty made her empress.

Consort Chen was not willing to accept this, and sooner or later she would take everything back.

"Yes, Your Majesty..."