Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 201 Heartless and Cold-Hearted Emperor × Little Palace Maid 12

Huayu Palace

The Empress stormed back to her palace, sweeping all the jewelry off her dressing table onto the floor with one hand: "I will never allow Consort Jin to give birth to this child!"

"Your Majesty..." Yunxiang was terrified: "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

"If the Empress Dowager won't help me, then I'll have to help myself," the Empress said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty...you..."

"At the palace banquet three days from now, there will be many people and many eyes. His Majesty can't be looking after that vixen all the time." The Empress looked at herself in the mirror: "Now that Consort Shu is in charge of the harem, if something happens, it can't be blamed on me."

"Yunxiang, come here..." The Empress leaned slightly forward and said to Yunxiang in a low voice.

Yunxiang's eyes widened in horror as she exclaimed, "Your Majesty... this..."

"Go and do it. I guarantee that everything will be fine."

"……Yes."

Liran Palace

Consort Shu was inspecting the things that needed attention at the palace banquet with a worried look on her face. You don't know until you do, and that's the most tiring thing to do.

"Your Majesty, please rest for a while." Ru Yan presented hot tea: "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Consort Shu frowned and sighed, taking the tea: "Everyone wants this wind seal, but it's a tiring job."

"Your Majesty, His Majesty trusts you, so you must seize this opportunity." Ru Yan gently massaged her legs.

"Given the Empress's temperament, I knew she would eventually be disliked by His Majesty. If it weren't for the Empress Dowager's support, the Empress's position would be uncertain."

"His Majesty's favor...I have no hope of it. If I can firmly grasp the real power in the harem, it would not be a bad thing."

"Your Majesty is right."

"This time, I will be in charge of the palace banquet. There can be no mistakes, otherwise the Empress will have something to say about it, and I won't be able to keep the Phoenix Seal for long."

"It was Consort Shu who said softly."

Ruyan lowered her voice: "Your Majesty, what you're worried about is..."

"I'm afraid someone might sabotage the palace banquet. Consort Jin is a precious gem these days. If anything happens to her, the harem will be in turmoil."

Consort Shu pondered for a moment: "Ruyan, go and tell Consort Jin to be extra careful at the palace banquet. I will also take good care of her."

"Yes... Your Majesty."

Tanghua Palace

Fangcao searched for the dresses she needed to wear to the banquet at Chuyue Palace, but now that Chuyue was pregnant, many of them were no longer suitable.

"Zhaoyi, how about this light blue one?" Fangcao thought the color suited her very well.

Chu Yue smiled helplessly: "No need to be too eye-catching, just keep it simple. Anyway, nothing looks good on me now."

"Your Highness, what are you saying? You look most beautiful like this."

Xiao Tao said earnestly, and she was speaking from the heart. Zhao Yi was quiet and gentle, and being pregnant, she was surrounded by a sweet and gentle aura.

"Fine, I'll just wear the outfit His Majesty gave me yesterday." She hadn't wanted to be too flashy.

But after thinking about it, I decided not to disappoint His Majesty's wishes; it would be good to be a little more solemn for a palace banquet.

"Yes, Consort Zhao."

Xiao Tao and Fang Cao helped her choose a dress.

"Reporting to Consort Zhao, Her Highness Consort Shu has sent someone..." a palace servant outside reported.

"Let her in."

Ruyan entered the hall and respectfully bowed: "This servant greets Consort Jin. Her Highness Consort Shu sent me to tell you that there is no need to worry at the palace banquet. Just take good care of yourself. Her Highness will also pay close attention to you."

Chu Yue smiled and nodded: "This concubine understands, thank you for your kindness, Consort Shu..."

"The slaves retire."

"it is good……"

Xiao Tao walked over and said somewhat seriously, "Zhaoyi..."

"It's alright, let's be careful."

Fangcao and Xiaotao nodded solemnly.

Three days later, at the palace banquet.

Even the Empress Dowager has come. Chu Yue glanced at the high platform without making a sound.

They noticed that the Empress Dowager's face still looked somewhat haggard, and despite her elaborate makeup, it couldn't be concealed.

The Empress sat beside the Emperor with a slightly cold expression, but her eyes kept glancing in Chu Yue's direction.

Consort Shu presided over the palace banquet. She raised her wine cup, a smile on her face, and respectfully said to the emperor on the high platform, "Your Majesty, I offer you a toast..."

At this point, it seems the palace banquet was well organized, and His Majesty will likely reward her.

The emperor had been paying attention to Chu Yue, but upon hearing what Consort Shu said, he still raised his cup and drank it down.

Consort Shu's smile widened, and she sat back down with satisfaction.

Upon seeing this, the Empress's expression darkened further, and she was on the verge of losing her composure.

She disliked Consort Jin Zhao, who was sitting below her, even more, especially her increasingly protruding belly.

On the right sat Consort Shu, with Chu Yue behind her. On the left sat Consort Yun, and behind her sat Consort Li.

But even these few people were disliked by the Empress.

The hall was noisy and stuffy, and Chu Yue felt a little suffocated. She lowered her voice and said to Xiao Tao, "Come with me for a walk."

"Consort Zhao...wouldn't..."

"It's alright, let's go," Chu Yue noticed that the emperor wasn't looking at her, and she wanted to go out for some fresh air.

The Empress had been keeping a close eye on her situation. As soon as Chu Yue left, she gave Yun Xiang a look.

Yunxiang was somewhat scared and hesitant. The Empress's eyes turned cold, and only then did she nervously follow her out.

Consort Shu carefully observed everything in the palace; she would not allow anyone to cause trouble at the palace banquet she was hosting.

"Ruyan, go out and take a look."

"Yes……"

As it is a festive occasion to welcome the spring, the weather has naturally warmed up a bit.

After Chu Yue came out, she felt less bored. There was a pavilion outside the Wanshou Hall, and she wanted to go and sit there.

Xiao Tao was very vigilant. She carefully observed the surrounding environment and saw that the pavilion was not far away before helping Chu Yue over.

As soon as they stepped into the corridor, Linglingyi reminded them, "Yueyue, watch your step!"

Chu Yue paused, then looked down at the scene.

"Consort Zhao, what's wrong?" Xiao Tao asked, puzzled.

"Yueyue, there's oil in this, be careful." Linglingyi fluttered around Chuyue: "The Empress did it."

Chu Yue snorted coldly and said to Linglingyi, "She's still not giving up. It's time to pay back the slap from last time."

Did the Empress really know that she would rest in the pavilion?

That's absolutely insane.

"Be careful, Yueyue, Yunxiang is watching from the shadows."

"Ah."

"Xiao Tao, we've been out for quite a while. Let's go inside, or His Majesty will worry."

"Your Highness is wise," Xiao Tao said playfully.

"You brat," Chu Yue scolded, then changed direction and walked back.

As dusk fell, Xiao Tao pulled her cloak tighter and carefully helped her back into the palace.

Yunxiang hid in the shadows, sweating profusely. She was both afraid that Consort Jin would go over and afraid that Consort Jin would not.

Seeing Consort Jin return, she felt relieved but also worried about not having completed the Empress's mission.

The Empress will definitely blame her. What should she do?

Just as Consort Jin was about to return to the palace, Yunxiang gritted her teeth, steeled her resolve, lowered her head, and rushed over as if she hadn't seen anyone in front of her.