kvmb Chapter 36 The Cruel and Impotent Emperor and His Favorite Concubine 9
Chapter 36 The Cruel and Impotent Emperor and His Favorite Concubine 9
The emperor left early the next morning, and Chu Yue also got up early. Today, several newly arrived concubines would come to pay their respects.
As a Noble Consort, Chu Yue only needed to maintain a dignified demeanor and manage everything in the harem.
Xiao Tao inserted the last gold hairpin into her hair, carefully examining her inside and outside the mirror, and finally nodded: "Your Majesty, do you think it suits you?"
Looking at herself in the mirror, Chu Yue saw that her makeup was heavy and made her look old, and her hair was covered with jewelry, including two gold hairpins with tassels hanging down. She didn't dare to move.
It's too heavy...
"Xiao Tao." Chu Yue looked at her helplessly.
Why did I do this to her today?
"Your Highness, you are a Noble Consort. Let those women feel ashamed of themselves when they come to pay their respects."
Since the emperor's personality changed, Xiao Tao is no longer afraid. With Consort Chu Yue as her backer, Xiao Tao speaks with much more confidence.
Chu Yue shook her head. This little girl, how could she possibly fool anyone with just her clothes? What a silly girl.
Removing the extra jewelry made me feel much more relaxed, and I also redid my makeup. After all that fuss, it was already late.
After Chu Yue finished tidying up, the concubines who came to pay their respects had already arrived.
"Your Highness, let me help you out," Xiao Tao said softly.
Chu Yue nodded and, supported by Xiao Tao, went to the outer room.
"Your Highness, we pay our respects to the Imperial Concubine..." several newly arrived concubines said in unison.
"Get up, everyone." Chu Yue sat gracefully at the head of the table.
"Thank you, Your Highness..." The concubines stood up and sat down in their seats.
Chu Yue looked down and saw only beauties, a feast for the eyes. No wonder everyone wanted power; having so many beauties by one's side was wonderful…
"I have been managing everything in the harem. Are you all satisfied with my arrangements yesterday, my ladies?"
"Are you still comfortable living in your own palace?"
Chu Yue asked softly.
"Your Majesty, you have worked hard. We are very satisfied." Consort De, being the highest-ranking consort among them, gave the representative reply.
"That's good. Now that you've entered the palace, you must serve His Majesty well. There aren't many sisters, and I don't want to see any jealousy or rivalry among them."
"Yes. I will follow Your Highness's instructions..."
"Xiao Tao, bring up the gifts that I bestowed upon my sisters."
As a Noble Consort, Chu Yue also had to go through the process.
Xiao Tao nodded and respectfully handed them over one by one.
"Your Highness, we thank you very much..." The group bowed respectfully once more.
"Alright, you've only just entered the palace, go back and get some rest."
Chu Yue said dignifiedly.
"It is I who must take my leave..."
After the others left, the air in the hall became much fresher, and Chu Yue was able to breathe a sigh of relief. This job was not easy.
Where there are women, there is a battlefield. These are already quite a few. Even if the emperor can't have them, he might still have designs on them. She has to firmly grasp the emperor's heart. Tonight is probably going to be lively again.
The group came out together, with Consort De at the front, her maid carrying the gifts she had just received.
Consort Jing stepped forward and smiled, "Sister Consort De, I didn't expect the Noble Consort to be so beautiful."
The Imperial Concubine gives the impression of being a gentle, virtuous, and considerate person.
They didn't act superior at all.
"Consort Jing, don't be too careless, or you might make a mistake," Consort De said calmly.
His Majesty does not yet have an Empress, and the Imperial Concubine is currently managing the affairs of the harem, but His Majesty has not said that the Imperial Concubine should become Empress.
So anyone could be the empress, as long as they do well and gain His Majesty's favor, the position of empress is up to His Majesty.
She became Consort De as soon as she entered the palace. With a little effort, nothing is impossible.
“What my sister said is true…” Consort Jing froze slightly and fell silent.
The other three didn't dare to interrupt, and they all returned to their respective palaces.
After dinner, Chu Yue had finished washing up and was lazily lying on the chaise lounge, with Xiao Tao massaging her shoulders from behind.
A palace maid came in to report: "Your Highness, the Noble Consort, the Virtuous Consort has arrived."
Chu Yue pondered for a moment: "Let her in."
"Your Highness, it's so late, why is Consort De here?" Xiao Tao asked in confusion.
"Go out and see, I don't know either."
When Chu Yue arrived outside, Consort De said apologetically, "Your Highness, I apologize for disturbing you. I heard crying coming from my palace, and I was terrified, so I came to Your Highness's place."
After speaking, Consort De's face still showed a look of horror, and she was trembling.
The sound of crying?
Consort De's residence, Yunhua Palace, was spacious and bright, and in a good location. Chu Yue did not mention arranging for them to stay in a remote and desolate place.
It's only the second night, and he's already causing trouble?
"001, what's going on with Consort De?"
"It was just a cat that meowed twice. Consort De was frightened at first, but when she found out it was a cat, she knew that the emperor stayed at your place every night, so she played along."
"I see. The emperor will be here soon. But that's fine, I love seeing people get their comeuppance."
001: "..." Get away from me, get away from me! Yueyue is getting better and better at playing tricks on people...
"In that case, Consort De, please stay here with me for a while. I will send someone to check on you; I believe there will be no problem."
"Thank you, Your Highness..."
Consort De sat in her chair, looking uneasy. Chu Yue sent someone to Yunhua Palace.
"His Majesty has arrived..." The announcement rang out from outside. Chu Yue arrived at the palace gate, with Consort De following behind.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..."
As the emperor approached, he noticed that there was another person behind the imperial concubine, and he frowned impatiently.
"Your Highness, rise." The Emperor personally helped her up and led her into the palace.
Chu Yue helped him sit down, straightened the emperor's clothes, and personally handed him a teacup, her actions familiar and natural.
The emperor was entitled to enjoy the service of beautiful women.
Consort De was dumbfounded. Was this how His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine interacted?
The Imperial Concubine is so gentle and considerate, doing everything herself. Even something as simple as wiping His Majesty's mouth is done so naturally.
"What's going on?" the emperor asked, glancing at Consort De.
Chu Yue frowned and whispered, "Your Majesty, there seems to be something unusual happening in Consort De's palace. Consort De dared not stay there, so she came here. It's all my fault for not arranging things properly. Please forgive me, Your Majesty..."
What could possibly happen in the palace? After he ascended the throne, the palace was completely renovated, with all the flowers and plants replanted. His ruthless methods would scare even ghosts away. How could there be any unusual activity?
They're so naive, they get scared at the slightest thing.
The emperor's face darkened, and the atmosphere in the hall froze.
"It's my fault, Your Majesty, I didn't arrange it well," Chu Yue said, biting her lip as she knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
Consort De's face paled slightly with fright. "Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
She was already stammering and unable to speak. She knew that His Majesty would come to the Consort's place. She just wanted to see His Majesty, hoping that he would come to her after he knew she was afraid.
The Imperial Concubine was merely explaining the situation, yet His Majesty was already angry. This…
Even the Imperial Concubine is so afraid of His Majesty, just how terrifying is His Majesty?
"Someone, escort Consort De back, and while you're at it, check for any unusual activity,"
The emperor was most annoyed when people talked about what was happening in the palace, and he couldn't even suppress his evil spirits?
ridiculous!
Consort De was sent back to the palace with a pale face.
"Imperial Consort," the Emperor said in a deep voice.
Chu Yue raised her head and said softly, "Your Majesty..."
Seeing the concubine's helpless expression, the emperor's heart softened, and he couldn't bear to blame her.
Coming at this hour with such a lame excuse, how could the Imperial Concubine not see through it?
Why did you leave him behind? Do you think he'll go to another woman?
"Don't do that again, or I will punish you severely."
The emperor helped her up, grabbed her waist tightly, and threatened her.
"Your Majesty, I dare not. I wanted to show her how much His Majesty dotes on me, so that she would back down."
Chu Yue said ingratiatingly.
"Really?" The emperor was somewhat skeptical.
Chu Yue offered a kiss ingratiatingly: "Really, Your Majesty, please check for yourself, I mean it."
After saying this, she took the emperor's hand and placed it on her heart.
The emperor's brow twitched, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "You dare to seduce me?"
"Does Your Majesty not allow it?" Chu Yue asked with a sweet laugh.
The emperor's subordinate squeezed hard, gripping her soft flesh tightly: "Insolence!"
"Your Majesty, spare me..." Chu Yue twisted and turned to avoid him.
The emperor's temples throbbed with irritation from his rubbing. He picked up Chu Yue and carried her into the inner palace, deciding to do what he had been doing ever since Chu Yue recovered.
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