jdhmnovel Chapter 79 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 14
Chapter 79 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 14
The emperor was processing memorials in the main hall. Ever since Xiao Xizi went to deliver the decree, he had been waiting for Chu Yue to come and express her gratitude in person. He could almost picture the delicate beauty happily rushing into his arms and softly thanking him.
The emperor's lips curled up slightly, thinking that he would definitely have Consort Chu thank him properly later.
Unexpectedly, after waiting for a long time, Consort Chu did not come. At first, the emperor thought that Consort Chu was tired and might need to rest before coming.
I didn't expect that lunchtime had passed and he still hadn't come.
The emperor looked rather unwell; he had been expecting Consort Chu to dine with him.
Did she become arrogant and spoiled after being promoted?
After suppressing his displeasure and finishing his work, the emperor could no longer sit still and headed to the Jade Jade Palace.
Inside the Jade Jade Palace, Xiao Tao was stopping Chu Yue from leaving: "Your Majesty, your legs can't take any more strain, please lie down."
"I'm going to see His Majesty." It's been so long since I've been there; His Majesty must be angry.
"Your Majesty..." Xiao Tao insisted on stopping her.
"His Majesty has arrived..." The words outside had barely faded when the emperor strode into the hall.
He looked unwell.
Chu Yue and Xiao Tao's hearts skipped a beat at the same time; His Majesty was indeed angry.
Seeing the stunned expressions on the faces of the master and servant, the emperor's mood worsened, and he let out a cold snort.
Just as Chu Yue was about to bow and pay her respects, Xiao Tao grabbed her arm, preventing her from moving. Chu Yue was extremely anxious and looked at Xiao Tao, who choked back her words.
Looking at the two, the emperor said in a deep voice, "What are you doing? What about the rules?"
Xiao Tao turned pale with fright and was about to explain when Chu Yue quickly interrupted, "Xiao Tao, you go out first."
"My lady..."
"You go out first." Chu Yue shook her head at her.
Xiao Tao bit her lip and retreated.
The emperor frowned, not understanding what they were doing.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue endured the pain in her knees and walked towards the emperor.
He took small, slow steps, his face was pale, and sweat was beading on his forehead.
"You..." The emperor was somewhat surprised. What happened to Consort Chu?
Fortunately, they weren't far apart. By the time Chu Yue reached the emperor, her face had turned deathly pale.
Her legs went weak, and she collapsed into the emperor's arms.
The emperor quickly caught her, but could feel her trembling.
"What's wrong?" The emperor hugged her, his voice tinged with concern.
Chu Yue's legs went weak, and she would have collapsed to the ground if the emperor hadn't held her.
"Your Majesty, I am in so much pain..." Her voice was already choked with sobs.
The emperor's heart tightened slightly, and his voice was hoarse: "Where does it hurt? What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty...this concubine..."
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Observatory has urgent business to discuss with you," Xiao Xizi's anxious voice rang out from outside.
Chu Yue paused, then said considerately in a low voice, "Your Majesty, please go ahead and attend to your duties..."
Consort Chu looked unwell, and the Emperor was worried about her, but he had to go there because of something urgent.
"I'll be there in a moment, you wait for me obediently," the emperor coaxed softly.
Chu Yue raised the corners of her mouth, nodded, and let go of her hand.
The emperor glanced at her a few times before striding away.
Chu Yue lost her support and swayed. Xiao Tao quickly came in to help her.
"Your Majesty, why are you doing this? His Majesty will stand up for you if he finds out."
Xiao Tao felt really sorry for her.
"Your Majesty has already worked very hard; please don't trouble her with these matters."
"Bring the medicine, just apply it and it'll be fine." Chu Yue wouldn't feel any pain, only bruises and red marks on her knees. Applying medicine was just a formality.
Xiao Tao went to get her medicine while crying.
In Anning Palace, Liu Yu'er served the Empress Dowager. She whispered, "Aunt, aren't you afraid that Consort Chu will complain to my cousin?"
That Consort Chu was delicate and frail, and with such a beautiful appearance, her cousin must have liked her very much.
If she complains, wouldn't my cousin become estranged from the Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager gave a slight sneer: "She wouldn't dare. If it weren't for me, how could a woman of such lowly birth have entered the palace to serve the Emperor and even won his favor?"
“If the emperor hadn’t been plagued by rumors all these years, you would be the one favored today, and it wouldn’t be her turn.”
The Empress Dowager looked at Liu Yu'er again, feeling very sorry for her.
"Auntie..." Liu Yu'er whispered shyly as she pressed herself against her.
The Empress Dowager affectionately recounted their daily lives to her.
As soon as the emperor finished his business, he went to the Jade Jade Palace. The Imperial Observatory had nothing else to do all day but keep repeating the same thing: observing the celestial phenomena at night.
Whether it rained or the sky was clear, he would come to report it. The emperor thought something serious had happened, which is why he left Consort Chu behind and came over.
The result was just these clichéd lines, which angered the emperor. Thinking of Consort Chu's weak appearance, he quickened his pace.
Chu Yue was helped to lie down by Xiao Tao, and the damage to her knees was truly shocking. Xiao Tao cried as she applied medicine to her knees.
"Xiao Tao, please don't cry, okay?" This girl is so fragile.
"Your Majesty... Waaah..." Xiao Tao choked up, unable to speak.
"What kind of behavior is this if His Majesty sees you like this? Wipe away your tears and go to rest. Let Pearl come."
Xiao Tao nodded tearfully, "This servant understands..."
"go quickly."
After Xiao Tao left, Zhenzhu came in: "Your Majesty?"
Help me up.
"Your Majesty, you are still injured."
"fine."
Chu Yue had just gotten up when the emperor arrived.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..."
"This servant greets Your Majesty..."
Seeing Chu Yue standing there, looking much better, the emperor stepped forward and asked gently, "Are you feeling better?"
Chu Yue nodded: "Your Majesty, I feel much better."
"Let me see where it hurts?" the emperor said, stepping forward to pick her up and place her on the bed.
This action made Chu Yue's face turn pale.
Pearl quickly retreated.
"Your Majesty... wait a moment."
Although the emperor had held her for the past two nights, he hadn't done anything to her. Now that the soft beauty was in his arms, he couldn't help but start kissing her.
Chu Yue gave a slight refusal, which made the emperor straighten up and look at her with a stern face: "What's wrong?"
I rejected him last night, and I'm rejecting him again now. He's really got some nerve.
"Your Majesty... Your concubine..." Chu Yue looked at him in fear. The emperor's anger naturally inspired fear.
The emperor was very displeased; he felt that his dignity and authority as a man had been challenged.
Consort Chu has never rejected him like this before, but she has changed in the last two days?
He just promoted her rank, and she dares to refuse him?
The emperor was displeased, but he wouldn't force anyone. He snorted coldly and prepared to leave.
When he let go, he accidentally touched Chu Yue's knee, causing her to cry out in pain, "Ah..."
Chu Yue's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat, and she breathed heavily, her lips pale.
The emperor paused, startled by Consort Chu's appearance. He wondered what he had done to her that had caused her such distress.
"What's wrong?" The emperor bent down, looking him up and down.
Chu Yue shed tears and bit her lip, remaining silent.
The emperor's face turned cold, and an imposing aura emanated from him. Chu Yue mustered her courage and wrapped her arms around his neck, choking back tears, "Your Majesty... my legs hurt..."
Leg pain?
The emperor was puzzled: Why does my leg hurt?
Chu Yue bit her lip and gently lifted her trouser leg, revealing her slender and shapely calves, fair and smooth. The emperor thought of how he had played with these areas before.
Moving upwards, however, there were bluish-purple marks on his knees. The emperor's pupils contracted: "How did this happen?"
"His Majesty……"
"Say!"