kvmb Chapter 62 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 18
Chapter 62 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 18
Phoenix Palace
The Empress was putting on her makeup in front of the mirror. Looking at her delicate face, she couldn't understand what it was about her that failed to please His Majesty.
His Majesty has been back in the palace for many days, yet he hasn't come to see her even once. Where does he place her?
"Your Highness? What's wrong?" Meixiang helped her put on a gold hairpin.
The Queen whispered, "Your Majesty... last night..."
“Your Majesty, last night it was… Consort Chu who served you in bed,” Meixiang said cautiously.
Since His Majesty returned to the palace, he has not only stayed overnight at Weiyang Palace every night, but also required Consort Chu to accompany him during the day.
The Empress's face stiffened, and her eyes darkened: "Don't inform Consort Chu about the plum blossom viewing banquet this afternoon... She has only recently returned to the palace and should rest well."
Meixiang paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Let's go see His Majesty."
"Yes……"
The emperor was handling state affairs in the Chongde Hall; he had only recently returned and still had many matters to attend to.
Last night it snowed heavily, and he couldn't bear to see Yue'er get cold, otherwise that delicate girl would definitely be by his side right now.
The emperor thought of Chu Yue, and a smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He wondered if she was awake or not. It seemed that he had made a scene last night, and the delicate beauty was sulking and ignoring him.
I'll send some things to Yue'er later to cheer her up.
"Your Majesty... Her Majesty the Empress has arrived..." Xiao Anzi said softly as he entered.
The emperor's smile faltered, and he said calmly, "Let her in."
The Empress braved the cold wind to enter and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects..."
"What is it?" the emperor asked without looking up.
The Empress paused slightly, then replied softly, "Your Majesty, you have been back for some time now, and with the New Year approaching, many of the ladies in the harem are waiting to see you."
“It snowed heavily last night. When I passed through the Imperial Garden today, the red plum blossoms were in full bloom. I was thinking that I should have the sisters get together this afternoon so that Your Majesty can meet the other sisters.”
"While you're at it, see if there's anything you like. It must be hard for Consort Chu to serve His Majesty all by herself."
The Empress had no other intention than to prevent Chu Yue from monopolizing His Majesty's possession.
The emperor paused in his work. He was furious when he heard this. The empress had taken it upon herself to select so many women to come in, and now she was asking him to choose the one he liked.
The only one who suited his tastes was Yue'er; he didn't want to see anyone else.
"I have only been back for a short time and have many things to take care of, so there's no need for these matters."
A group of women were chattering incessantly, which was incredibly annoying.
Even after being rejected, the Empress maintained her composure and smiled, saying, "Your Majesty... Consort Gui comes from a humble background, yet she enjoys your exclusive favor. If you continue like this, the other women in the harem will feel resentful."
"You should meet your sisters tomorrow, so they can feel at ease."
The emperor almost lost his temper. Who did all this to make him feel at ease?
Who can soothe the moon's heart?
Seeing that the emperor's expression was not good, the empress said tactfully, "Your Majesty... Consort Gui will also be going tomorrow. Let her tell us about her interesting experiences outside, so that the sisters can broaden their horizons."
The emperor suppressed his anger, deciding that tomorrow would be a good opportunity to tell them that he intended to favor Yue'er alone, and that they should stay out of the way.
"We'll talk about it tomorrow. Your Majesty, you should go back now." After saying this, the Emperor didn't even glance at the Empress and went back to dealing with his business.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave..." The Empress was not annoyed and quietly withdrew.
Weiyang Palace
Chu Yue was still fast asleep. Xiao Tao came in to check on her several times. His Majesty was making a ruckus every night, and the Empress was also suffering.
It was almost lunchtime, so Xiao Tao quietly came to the bedside, lifted the layers of bed curtains, and softly called out, "Your Highness? Would you like to get up?"
Chu Yue felt aches all over her body, especially in her lower back, which ached terribly. She struggled to wake up, her voice hoarse: "What time is it?"
"Your Highness, lunch is almost ready." Xiao Tao poured her a cup of warm water and fed her.
After drinking a cup of warm water, Chu Yue felt a little better. The emperor, for some unknown reason, kept tormenting her every night.
Her waist no longer belonged to her.
"Your Majesty, let me give you a massage for a while. You've worked hard."
Looking at the bruises all over her body, Xiao Tao was happy that she was being pampered but also felt sorry for her body, worried that it couldn't take the pain.
Chu Yue sobbed, nodded, and asked Xiao Tao to rub her eyes.
"Has His Majesty arrived?" He comes to dine with her every day.
"Not yet, His Majesty is certainly not finished yet, Your Highness, please don't worry."
It's rare that the emperor didn't ask her to accompany him today, and she still hasn't come over yet.
"Help me up. I'll go to His Majesty's place this afternoon. His Majesty is very busy every day, and it must be tiring for him to travel back and forth."
Chu Yue thought she would go and keep him company in the afternoon.
"Your Majesty truly cares for His Majesty; no wonder His Majesty dotes on you so much."
Xiao Tao was naturally delighted that her mistress was favored. Whenever she went out, people would call her "Sister Xiao Tao," which made her feel incredibly honored.
"Naughty girl..." Chu Yue scolded lightly, without any further reproach.
"Your Majesty, please slow down."
Chu Yue felt weak on the ground, as if she were walking on cotton. She only felt better after taking a bath. She knew she couldn't let the emperor have his way with her next time.
Xiao Tao then served them a meal, preparing them for accompanying the emperor in the afternoon.
In the Imperial Garden, the white snow and red plum blossoms create a unique and magnificent scene.
Inside the Agarwood Pavilion, the Empress had already ordered everything prepared: charcoal fire, pastries, and steaming fragrant tea.
I also picked a few more red plum blossoms and placed them on the stone table. Although it was cold outside, this arrangement made it feel less cold.
In order to make a good impression on the emperor, Consort Rong would ask if her makeup was smudged or if her new dress was in disarray.
In the dead of winter, she wore a dress that partially exposed her breasts, with a cloak draped over her shoulders. With just a gentle touch, one could see her alluring skin underneath.
Her personal maid, Jasmine, answered her again and again, much to her annoyance.
Consort Zhang didn't make as many moves as her, but there was a hint of anxiety in her eyes. If she could truly win the Emperor's favor and receive the same treatment as the Imperial Concubine, who wouldn't envy her?
The other beauties were also eagerly awaiting His Majesty's arrival, as they rarely had the opportunity to be so close to him.
The Empress subtly observed the group. She hadn't invited many people today, but if one of them caught His Majesty's eye, then Consort Chu's favor could be shared.
Gradually, once there's a first, there will be a second. Will Consort Chu still be so favored?
If we allow them to see His Majesty today, we can control them in the future.
After all, if it weren't for her, why would His Majesty have come to see them?
"Your Majesty, will His Majesty really come?" Consort Rong was getting impatient.
She was dressed lightly, and despite the charcoal fire in the pavilion, she still felt cold.
"It's still early. His Majesty is probably not finished with his work yet. Let's enjoy the flowers first."
Yesterday, His Majesty's attitude clearly indicated that he did not want to come. Only after she mentioned that the Imperial Concubine would also come did His Majesty give an ambiguous answer.
But since His Majesty dotes on the Consort so much, he will definitely come today.
Since the Empress had said so, the others could only wait quietly. They were willing to wait as long as they could see His Majesty.
Consort Rong pulled her cloak tighter, hoping the emperor would arrive soon.