kvmb Chapter 60 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 16
Chapter 60 The War God Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 16
Palace Gate
The Empress, accompanied by many concubines and civil and military officials, welcomed the Emperor's triumphant return.
Everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of the well-organized army and the clatter of horses' hooves.
The emperor and Chu Yue rode in the same sedan chair, but he did not get off even though they were almost at the palace gate.
Chu Yue looked at him in confusion, and the emperor replied lazily, "I will go down with Yue'er."
Chu Yue couldn't imagine that scene; she guessed everyone's expressions would be quite unpleasant.
The procession stopped at the palace gate.
"Welcome back to the palace, Your Majesty..."
Everyone knelt and bowed in respect.
The emperor got off the carriage first, then stood still, extending a hand in anticipation.
Before long, a slender, fair hand emerged from the sedan chair and rested on a large, strong palm.
Then a beautiful woman, as lovely as a lotus flower, stepped down from the sedan chair and smiled gently at the emperor.
Chu Yue stood steadily beside the emperor.
I knew from the beginning that Consort Chu had gone to serve His Majesty, and His Majesty seemed to take good care of her.
Everyone watched as the emperor and Consort Chu gradually approached.
The Empress's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly; it seemed that Consort Chu was destined for greatness.
With a dignified demeanor, the Empress stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you back to the palace. Your Majesty must be tired from your journey."
Only then did the emperor see his nominal empress clearly. He hadn't known what she looked like during their hasty parting.
"Your Majesty, we respectfully welcome you back to the palace..." Before the emperor could speak, the concubines behind the empress bowed in unison.
The emperor's face darkened instantly. When Yue'er first arrived at Qingcheng Pass, she said that the empress had taken it upon herself to select some concubines in the palace, but he thought it was just a few.
What's going on with these dozens of people standing here right now?
"This concubine greets Your Majesty the Empress..." Chu Yue stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the Empress.
The Empress smiled gently: "Consort Chu has worked hard too, go back and get some rest."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty..."
Chu Yue's respectful and cautious demeanor stung the emperor's heart. Yue'er was his wife, yet she had to bow to his nominal empress.
The emperor, impatient to stay there, grabbed Chu Yue's hand and went straight into the palace gate.
The others had no choice but to follow behind. After all, there was a banquet that evening.
"Your Majesty, please release me. There are so many people here."
Chu Yue struggled slightly.
"I'll let you go? Where will I put you?" The emperor didn't stop.
Chu Yue whispered, "Your Majesty, I reside in Lanlin Palace, and naturally I must return there now..."
The emperor paused. He had grown accustomed to eating and living with Yue'er, embracing her every night as he fell asleep, and holding her soft body in his arms during the day.
Now that he's back in the palace, why can't he?
"You will live with me in Yong'an Palace; you don't need to go back to Lanlin Palace."
The emperor pulled the woman along and walked quickly forward, and Chu Yue could hardly keep up. She didn't understand why the emperor was unhappy as soon as she returned.
The Empress looked at the figure in front of her with a slightly somber gaze. Her fears had come true; Consort Chu had caught His Majesty's eye.
"Your Majesty, there is a banquet tonight. Let me accompany you to prepare."
Meixiang naturally saw it too; this beauty Chu was truly blessed.
The Empress suppressed her displeasure and smiled, "Alright..."
The other concubines also returned to the palace with great joy and did their best to tidy themselves up. His Majesty had finally returned, and there was hope for the future.
Yong'an Palace
The emperor sat there with a stern face, giving off an unapproachable air.
Xiao Anzi carefully stepped forward, carrying the tea: "Your Majesty... have a sip of tea..."
"Crash..." Before Xiao Anzi could finish speaking, the emperor swept it away, and it shattered on the ground.
Xiao Anzi immediately knelt on the ground, not daring to utter a word.
Chu Yue trembled in fright, looking at him with fear. The emperor had never been so angry before.
Even when she first came to power, the emperor had never been this angry. He was furious the moment she returned.
"Get out!" the emperor said in a deep voice, his face displeased.
Xiao Anzi immediately took a few steps back, moving away from the battlefield.
Chu Yue bit her lip and walked outside.
"Moon!" the emperor roared anxiously. When had he asked her to leave?
Chu Yue turned around and looked at him, her face slightly pale.
Suppressing his anger, the emperor approached her, took her hand, and then pulled her into his arms.
He was just worried that Yue'er would be wronged. He had gotten used to living with Yue'er alone. Now that he was back here, he had responsibilities on his shoulders. The emperor was worried that Chu Yue would be wronged.
"Your Majesty... what's wrong?" The emperor's mood had been sour ever since he returned to the palace.
The emperor hugged her tightly: "Yue'er, I'm sorry you had to go through this."
Tonight he will publicly announce that he will bestow upon Yue'er the title of Imperial Concubine and give her the best.
"Your Majesty... Yue'er is not wronged, really, please don't worry."
The emperor knew all too well how sensible and considerate she was, and the more Yue'er was like this, the more he wanted to give her the best.
At the banquet
The emperor went there with Chu Yue, and the empress and concubines were already waiting there, as were all the ministers.
The emperor pulled Chu Yue along, intending to bring her to his side, but before they could sit down, the empress reminded him, "Your Majesty, Consort Chu's seat has already been arranged."
She was the only one allowed to sit in the seat next to His Majesty.
Following the Empress's gaze, the Emperor's face was even darker, and he was at the very back, so far away from her.
He had never been so far from Yue'er before.
Chu Yue said softly, "Your Majesty, Yue'er is fine. Just sit in your seat."
The emperor was about to stop her, but the empress interrupted, "Consort Chu, this is the palace. In front of His Majesty and me, you should refer to yourself as a concubine."
Chu Yue immediately knelt down, her face pale: "This concubine knows her mistake, please forgive me, Your Majesty the Empress..."
"Your Majesty, it was I who instructed Consort Chu to refer to herself in this way. Does Your Majesty also intend to question my order?"
The emperor had risked his life with Yue'er, traveling thousands of miles back and forth. After marrying Yue'er, he forbade her to call herself a concubine anymore, but now she was being treated so unfairly. The emperor could not tolerate it.
“Your Majesty… there are rules in the palace. Even if Consort Chu works hard to serve Your Majesty, it is her duty. There are many sisters in the palace. Now that Your Majesty has returned, let Consort Chu rest well and let the other sisters serve Your Majesty well.”
The Empress explained with poise.
Chu Yue couldn't help but feel her eyes redden, and she lowered her head and bit her lip tightly.
The emperor was furious. What kind of twisted logic was this? The empress meant that Yue'er should not stay by his side, and other women should serve him!
The emperor was focused on the battlefield and had very little contact with the women in the harem. At this moment, he was somewhat unable to refute the empress's aggressive words.
The banquet hadn't even started yet, but it was already turning into a scene of carnage, with all the ministers silently watching the spectacle.
His Majesty's anger was for the sake of a beautiful woman; clearly, this Lady Chu had already captured His Majesty's heart.
Looking at Chu Yue kneeling on the ground trembling, the Empress felt pleased. It was because of her that she had been sent there in the first place.
Even if His Majesty is backing her up, so what? His Majesty is busy with affairs, can he stand up for her every moment?
"Chu Meiren, don't do it again next time. You just got back, and you should change some of your habits. Alright, go and sit down."
The Empress generously said, "His Majesty is returning to the palace today, so he will naturally stay at Fengming Palace tonight. It's time to make up for the wedding night we had together."
"Yes……"
Chu Yue stood up shakily, but was stopped by the emperor as soon as she regained her footing: "Stay right next to me, you're not allowed to go anywhere!"
"Your Majesty... I'll just go and sit down, it's alright."
With so many people, it's really not a good look.
However, the emperor held her hand and refused to let go, creating a standoff with the empress.
The atmosphere froze for a moment, eerily quiet.