Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 341 A Pure and Ascetic Emperor × A Charming and Beloved Concubine 15

Thinking of her lover who knew nothing outside the palace, Consort Yun looked at Consort Li's indifferent face, closed her eyes in pain, and slowly kowtowed to beg for forgiveness.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty, I admit it all." Consort Yun sobbed uncontrollably, crying pitifully, "It was I who did it."

Consort Li breathed a sigh of relief without making it obvious.

"Consort Yun, why did you do this? I never expected you to be this kind of person." The Empress Dowager was heartbroken; she never imagined it would be Consort Yun.

"Your Majesty, I confess my guilt. I was jealous that Consort Chu had His Majesty's favor and was pregnant with the Emperor's child."

Consort Yun had never cared about these things, but that was all she could say now.

Xiao Chuanzi hurriedly returned to the palace and whispered in the emperor's ear.

Just as the emperor was about to give the order, Chu Yue's voice came from inside, and he immediately got up and hurriedly went in.

"My beloved concubine, you're awake. Are you feeling better? Does your stomach still hurt?" The emperor held her hand and asked affectionately.

"Your Majesty... what's wrong with me?" Chu Yue pretended to have just woken up, leaning uncomfortably against the emperor's chest.

"My beloved concubine, don't be afraid, it's alright. It was Consort Yun who had ulterior motives and used evil magic."

With just a few people, they still managed to cause a stir.

"Consort Yun?" Chu Yue asked in surprise, "Consort Yun doesn't usually seem like the type to do that."

"My beloved concubine, you can know a person's face but not their heart. You are too kind, yet they are plotting against you behind your back. I will never forgive them easily." According to the emperor, they should all be executed.

"Your Majesty, please investigate further."

"Don't worry about it, my dear consort. I know what I'm doing. You should rest well." After comforting her and letting her lie down, the emperor went outside again.

"Guards, take Consort Li and Consort Yun away and order them to hang themselves with white silk! Immediately!"

"No, Your Majesty..." Consort Li's face turned deathly pale in an instant: "It has nothing to do with me, it was Consort Yun who did it..."

The emperor's cold gaze swept over Consort Li's disheveled appearance: "Take her away!"

Xiao Chuanzi has investigated everything. Consort Li's crime is unforgivable, and Consort Yun is naturally unforgivable as well.

Upon hearing that Consort Li could not escape punishment, Consort Yun sneered, "Haha, Consort Li, you will not escape in the end either."

With a wave of her hand, Xiao Chuanzi immediately had palace servants take Consort Yun away, and Consort Li's shouts grew fainter and fainter.

"No...it wasn't me..." Consort Li struggled to deny, "It has nothing to do with me..."

Consort Liu's legs went weak, she broke out in a cold sweat, and collapsed into Linglong's arms.

After the commotion subsided, the palace fell silent. The Empress Dowager frowned wearily and said, "Emperor, Consort Chu has been wronged. Please spend some time with her."

"Your Majesty, I understand..."

"Empress Dowager, Your Majesty..." Consort Liu slowly straightened up, her teeth chattering slightly, "I am not feeling well and wish to rest quietly. Please grant me permission, Empress Dowager and Your Majesty."

Having met such a tragic end for opposing Consort Chu, she felt she should stay away from trouble and not bother Consort Chu. She only hoped for a better outcome.

"allow."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Consort Liu rose with trembling legs, "This concubine takes her leave..."

Linglong helped Consort Liu off, and the Empress Dowager was also in a bad mood: "I'll go back first, let Consort Chu get some rest."

"Respectfully seeing off the Empress Dowager..."

The emperor returned to the inner palace, and Chu Yue looked at him expectantly: "Your Majesty..."

"My beloved consort." The emperor sat down beside her, looking at her pale face, and frowned with heartache: "I'm sorry for the distress you've suffered, but nothing will happen to you again."

Chu Yue didn't want to ask about the unpleasant things. Since the emperor had already dealt with them, she wouldn't ask any more questions.

"As long as my son is alright, that's all that matters."

"Please endure this hardship for another month, my beloved consort. Once our son is born, everything will be alright," the Emperor said tenderly.

"it is good……"

A month later, in a side hall of Ningxiang Palace, Chu Yue lay on the bed, groaning in pain as her nanny instructed her to exert herself.

"what……"

Chu Yue let out a painful groan, and the emperor, who was listening outside, tensed up, even feeling his legs go weak.

"Why has it taken so long?" the emperor frowned and growled. Consort Chu had been inside for an hour.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, don't worry, the Empress will be alright."

Xiao Chuanzi was also very anxious. He didn't understand these things either. His Majesty was so anxious, so he could only offer dry words of advice.

"Your Majesty, Consort Chu will be alright, don't worry too much."

When the Empress Dowager learned that Chu Yue was about to give birth, she rushed over immediately. However, having given birth herself, she knew the dangers involved were truly heart-wrenching.

Just as the emperor and the others were growing impatient, the sound of a baby crying came from inside. Soon the palace doors were opened, and a nanny held the infant in swaddling clothes: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Empress Dowager! Consort Chu has successfully given birth to a prince, and both mother and child are safe."

"Quickly, let me see him." The Empress Dowager took the child: "Okay...okay."

The emperor glanced at her and hurried inside. Qiongzhi and Lvzhu were still tidying up for Chuyue, who was weakly closing her eyes and turning her head to breathe.

"Your Majesty..." Qiongzhi and Lüzhu quickly bowed, thankfully the Empress had already been cleaned up.

The emperor sat down on the edge of the bed and touched Chu Yue's cool face. "My beloved concubine."

Chu Yue was too weak to speak, only managing to lift her eyelids slightly.

Seeing his beloved Consort Chu so weak, the Emperor's heart ached terribly. "My dear consort, you've suffered so much."

The emperor wrapped Chu Yue up, carried her back to the main hall, and only after the imperial physician examined her pulse did he have time to look after the child.

The Empress Dowager had been holding him for quite a while and was reluctant to let go.

"Your Majesty, the young prince is still too young. Let the nannies take care of him."

Xiuhua smiled and offered her advice.

The emperor took the child, his eyes gentle, but he dared not move him, for fear of hurting the tiny bundle in his arms.

The Empress Dowager couldn't help but laugh. "Emperor, you must hold him carefully, lest you hurt my grandson."

The emperor dared not move a muscle. The tall emperor was somewhat at a loss, and the nannies and palace servants dared not laugh out loud, enduring the pain of their silence.

"Empress Dowager..." Xiuhua sighed helplessly. Only the Empress Dowager would tease the Emperor like this.

"Your Majesty, let me hold him. The little prince will need to be fed soon." The nanny respectfully stepped forward and took the child, carefully holding him in her arms.

"Take good care of her." The emperor couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; she was too small and light.

The little one was in the East Hall of Ningxiang Palace, where a large number of palace servants served him, as well as several wet nurses. Green Bamboo was also sent there to serve him, while Qiongzhi continued to serve Chu Yue.

After the Empress Dowager returned, before Chu Yue had even woken up, a flurry of rewards arrived at Ningxiang Palace.

When Chu Yue slowly woke up, the bitter smell of medicine entered her nose. She frowned uncomfortably and opened her eyes weakly.

Qionghua was bringing over the brewed medicine, planning to call her once it cooled down a bit.

"Your Highness, you're awake," Qionghua whispered as she leaned closer. "I was just about to wake you."

"Where is the child..." The voice was still hoarse and weak.

"The little prince is being watched by the nannies and is sleeping soundly." Qiongzhi carefully fed her warm water: "Your Highness, don't worry, we'll bring the little prince over in a little while."

"My beloved concubine, you're awake." The emperor's voice came, and when Chu Yue looked up, he was already in front of her.

"His Majesty……"

The emperor sat down beside her, gently helped her up, and let Chu Yue lean against him. He took the medicine bowl from Qiongzhi's hand, scooped up some medicine, blew on it, and fed it to Chu Yue. Before feeding her, he affectionately kissed her little mouth: "You won't feel uncomfortable after drinking this."

Chu Yue parted her lips slightly, frowned, and drank the medicine. After Qionghua fed her some candied fruit, Chu Yue spoke softly, "Your Majesty, I wish to see the child."

"Bring the little prince here."

Qiongzhi went immediately.

"You'll see soon." The Emperor gently brushed a stray hair from Chu Yue's forehead, cupped her face in his hands, and said softly, "My beloved consort has rendered meritorious service, and I will reward you."

Chu Yue weakly curved her lips into a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty..."