Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 236 Ruthless, Henpecked Emperor × Pregnant Palace Maid 5

The emperor stayed overnight at the Hehuan Palace every night, and Chu Yue's status rose accordingly. In addition, as the first female master of the harem, countless people wanted to curry favor with her.

The day originally scheduled for the imperial concubine selection was changed by the emperor to the Spring Festival banquet, and Chu Yue was put in charge of the event. The emperor's idea was that since she was his woman, she could not be useless. It didn't matter that she had a low status, as long as she could make something of herself.

When Chu Yue found out, there were only a few days left. She had to deal with the emperor at night and manage palace affairs during the day, and she was almost exhausted.

Fortunately, the Spring Festival banquet arrived soon, and the emperor personally brought Chu Yue to attend. When the ministers, noble ladies and wives saw a woman appear beside the emperor, they were all in an uproar.

"His Majesty has arrived! Consort Chu has arrived..." Xiao Wanzi shouted, and everyone knelt down to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Consort Chu..."

The imperial concubine selection was originally scheduled, and the ministers had already prepared who to send to the palace. However, His Majesty changed his mind at the last minute and postponed the selection. Instead, he appeared today with a concubine.

Consort Chu? When did the harem have a consort?

Everyone knew the emperor's personality, so no one dared to ask questions; at most, they would whisper a few words to each other.

The Imperial Garden was bustling with activity. The Emperor was worried that Chu Yue might be scared on such a occasion for the first time. After all, she was his woman, and he couldn't let her lose face, so he personally attended. Normally, he would never be seen there.

Originally, it was a day for selecting consorts for the emperor. Although it was changed to a Spring Festival banquet today, many daughters of officials still came, hoping to catch the emperor's eye and perhaps be chosen by His Majesty.

The emperor, feeling irritated by the large group of beautiful women, got up and left after only a short while.

Chu Yue naturally couldn't sit still either, and she left the Imperial Garden not long after the emperor left.

On the way back, I could finally breathe a sigh of relief. I really didn't want to come to an event like this.

"This humble woman greets Consort Chu..."

Chu Yue was stopped. She looked up and saw a woman looking at her with a smile.

Looking at Qingju with a puzzled expression, Qingju explained in a low voice, "The General's daughter."

"Get up."

General Zhao's eldest daughter, Zhao Ya, was originally within the selection pool. Given her status, she would have been granted the rank of Consort even if she wasn't a Noble Consort.

But Chu Yue's appearance broke the peace. The emperor said that the selection of concubines would be postponed, but who knows when it will be?

The moment Zhao Ya saw Chu Yue, her heart sank. She was eager to find out the truth, so she followed Chu Yue as soon as she left.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I accidentally wet my dress and wish to disturb you for a moment so I can change."

Zhao Ya was elegant in demeanor and spoke with utmost respect.

This kind of thing happens very often, so the palace always has a place for guests to change clothes.

"Qingju, have someone take Miss Zhao to change her clothes," Chu Yue gestured to Qingju to find someone to serve her, then looked at Zhao Ya: "Where is your maid?"

"I accidentally lost an earring on the way here. My maid went to look for it. I'm sorry to have troubled Your Majesty," Zhao Ya said with a slightly apologetic tone.

"It's alright. In that case, I'll take my leave." Chu Yue didn't dare to delay. The Emperor would go to the Hehuan Palace every day, and if she returned late, his impatient nature would get the better of her.

"Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty..."

After Chu Yue left, Zhao Ya's maid returned. She came to Zhao Ya's side and whispered, "Miss, I've found out that Consort Chu was recently bestowed the title by His Majesty himself. I heard she is very favored and His Majesty dotes on her. She serves him almost every day."

"This selection of concubines was changed because of Consort Chu. But I've also heard that Consort Chu is just a lowly palace maid. I wonder why His Majesty favors her so much?"

Zhao Ya narrowed her eyes, looking in the direction Chu Yue had left. Her heart sank. When she first met Consort Chu, she was also amazed. Consort Chu's appearance far surpassed her own. A palace maid had risen to become the emperor's woman and even been granted the title of consort. The matter behind this could not help but make people investigate more carefully.

If they wait for the next talent show, who knows when that will be? Zhao Ya can't wait until then.

Originally, His Majesty had no concubines by his side. They were all waiting for this imperial concubine selection to show their faces in front of His Majesty, so as to gain His Majesty's favor and receive unparalleled honor.

But now it seems that with Consort Chu around, His Majesty will probably not mention the selection of concubines for the time being.

"Let's go, we'll pay our respects to Consort Chu later." Zhao Ya turned and left.

When Chu Yue returned, the emperor was indeed already in the Hehuan Palace. Last night, she suddenly felt unwell, and the emperor's face darkened at that time. Just now, at the Spring Festival banquet, his face was also somewhat pale.

Chu Yue knew perfectly well why the emperor was in a bad mood; it was because she wasn't pregnant.

But it's only been a little over half a month. Women's affairs are not something she can control.

Besides, she didn't want to get pregnant so soon, making the emperor anxious.

Out of respect for the Emperor's support, Chu Yue stepped forward with a gentle smile: "Greetings to Your Majesty..."

The emperor looked up and examined Chu Yue. The imperial physician Li said that she was fertile. If there was nothing wrong with him, with his efforts, Chu Fei should have been pregnant long ago. Why did Chu Fei have her period last night?

So it must be a problem with his health. The emperor's already violent nature became even more agitated at this moment, and the atmosphere in the hall was so low that it felt like being in a cold wind.

Chu Yue could tell at a glance that the emperor was being stubborn again. Good heavens, how could anyone get pregnant so quickly in just over half a month?

However, Chu Yue also had some concerns. Given the emperor's desire for offspring and his physical condition, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't hold a selection of concubines and have other women bear him children.

If that were the case, Chu Yue would never agree to it. She'd rather not do the mission than share a man with another woman—that would be unacceptable to heaven and earth.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty..." Seeing that the emperor was angry again, Chu Yue had no choice but to slowly kneel down: "I have failed Your Majesty's grace, I have not... I have not conceived a royal heir."

"stand up."

The emperor spoke in a deep voice, his expression not good. "Never mind, he was too hasty. Consort Chu has done her best."

"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue stood up and carefully walked over, speaking softly, "Your Majesty, it's only been a little over half a month... Isn't it too hasty... Your Majesty..."

Halfway through her sentence, Chu Yue hesitated, unsure how to continue. The emperor's visits were solely for tormenting her, leaving her to endure both his wrath and his affections.

Aside from his volatile temper and ruthless methods... well, he had no other redeeming qualities...

The only good thing is that her figure and face are decent, and her age is also acceptable.

"I'm leaving now."

The emperor did not wish to say more, and since Consort Chu was unwell, his presence here was of no use.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty..."

"You dog of a man, you just wait!" Chu Yue was speechless. "Is there nothing else you can do besides that?"