Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 288 Yandere Emperor × Pampered Concubine 2

Royal Garden

"Has the Emperor summoned any of you to his bedchamber these past few days?" The Empress Dowager looked at her several beautiful concubines, feeling somewhat weary.

When she heard that Consort Chu was going to the emperor's bedchamber, she was overjoyed for a while, thinking that her son was finally willing to favor his concubines.

But now several days have passed, and there's been no further news.

Consort Xu, whose rank was slightly higher, rose and said awkwardly, "Your Majesty... this concubine is unworthy..."

It was thought that after Consort Chu had served the emperor, His Majesty would then favor other women, but nothing happened.

"Consort Chu, has the Emperor asked you to accompany him?" The Empress Dowager then looked at Chu Yue.

Chu Yue stood up: "The Empress Dowager... has not."

The Empress Dowager is exhausted. What's wrong with her son? He ignores all these beauties, and now that he's finally touched one, he's just leaving her alone?

The Empress Dowager felt it necessary to have the imperial physician examine the Emperor…

"Wenjun, go and summon the Emperor," the Empress Dowager instructed her personal attendant.

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

The Empress Dowager wearily instructed, "His Majesty will be here soon. You all need to be observant and not disappoint me."

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

The emperor's harem was not large, and none of them held high positions. Including Chu Yue, there were only five: Consort Zhang, Consort Wang, Consort Li, and Consort Xu.

"His Majesty has arrived..."

When the emperor arrived at the Imperial Garden and saw the situation, his brows furrowed and his expression darkened.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects..." Chu Yue and the others bowed respectfully.

The emperor walked up to the empress dowager and said, "Mother."

"Your Highness has arrived, please sit down."

The Empress Dowager's proudest son was this one. Needless to say, his looks were the best in the world. He was also capable and filial to her. It's just that... alas, there was no prospect of a grandson for the emperor.

"Rise, all of you." Seeing that he ignored the concubines, the Empress Dowager could only try to smooth things over: "My son, have you been tired lately?"

"Mother, I am not tired."

"Is there anything troubling you? Tell your mother." The Empress Dowager was only thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, and she was well-maintained and looked exceptionally young.

Fortunately, her son lived up to her potential and ascended to the position early, making her the Empress Dowager. She couldn't be happier.

"No."

The Empress Dowager looked at her son. He was handsome and didn't seem to have any problems. He was young and powerful, so why was he so troublesome when it came to women?

Could it be that the emperor...

The Empress Dowager sized up the Emperor, then glanced at Chu Yue a few more times, before finally settling her gaze on Xiao Xuanzi behind the Emperor. This little eunuch was quite handsome…

Xiao Xuanzi, not understanding what was going on, cautiously said, "Empress Dowager..."

"Mother Empress." The Emperor sighed helplessly. What did his mother think he was with that look in her eyes?

"My son, do you know how many concubines you have in your harem?"

The Empress Dowager is exhausted.

The emperor looked at Xiao Xuanzi questioningly.

Xiao Xuanzi held up five fingers, and the emperor replied, "Mother, there are five."

Empress Dowager: "..."

"Choose now, who will serve you tonight," the Empress Dowager glared at the Emperor.

"Mother..."

"It's a must-choose option."

Several concubines eagerly awaited their turn, all hoping to be chosen. Chu Yue took two steps back slightly; if the emperor touched someone else, she would immediately run away.

"Mother, will you be going to the autumn hunt in three days?"

The emperor tried to change the subject.

The Empress Dowager's face darkened: "If you don't choose, I will choose for you. You must choose one tonight."

Although the emperor had a difficult personality, he was still very respectful to the empress dowager.

"Mother, let's choose Consort Chu." The Emperor saw her as soon as he arrived. He had considered having her serve him in bed these past few days, but he had hesitated.

The Empress Dowager's expression softened: "My son, I won't be going to the autumn hunt. You young people can go and have fun. Oh, and bring these concubines with you; they'll keep you entertained on the way."

"Alright, I'll head back now." It's time for skincare.

"Respectfully seeing off the Empress Dowager and the Empress Mother..."

"Alright, all of you may leave." The emperor's expression turned sour as soon as the empress dowager left.

Consort Xu glared angrily at Chu Yue, "This concubine takes her leave..."

Chu Yue: "..."

"Beauty of Chu".

Chu Yue was about to leave when she said, "Your Majesty..."

"come over."

Chu Yue came before the emperor. What was he going to do this time?

"Give me a shoulder massage."

Chu Yue: "..."

The emperor enjoyed seeing others resentful but powerless to resist.

Xiao Xuanzi quickly stepped aside to guard the area.

Chu Yue came up behind the emperor, placed her hands on his shoulders, and gently massaged them.

"Put some effort into it."

Does this tickle?

"Yes, Your Majesty..." The shoulder was so stiff; it must have been very strong.

Chu Yue's hands gradually became tired, and her movements slowed down.

The Emperor couldn't feel Chu Meiren's strength unless he looked closely. He recalled the night when Chu Meiren's soft, boneless hand touched his chest.

I've thought of her these past few days, but the emperor refuses to admit that she's special to him.

Although today's actions are based on the Empress Dowager's orders, they also reflect the Emperor's own thoughts.

"Your Majesty... my hands are sore," Chu Yue said plaintively.

The emperor glanced at her sideways, thinking she was spoiled.

"Chu Meiren is really bold. Where have she learned all the rules?"

The emperor's voice was low and deep.

Chu Yue looked at him with fear and unease. What had she done? Had she offended him again?

She was both bold and easily frightened, yet also timid, displaying such audacity in front of him. The emperor frowned and said, "Step back."

"This concubine takes her leave..."

The emperor sighed almost inaudibly. Everything had been calm until the appearance of Consort Chu that night, which broke the usual rules.

When he was choosing his consorts, he did not set a high position for them. With his abilities, he did not need the family background of his consorts to consolidate his position.

He randomly selected a few to appease the Empress Dowager. That night, in a moment of impulse, he kept Consort Chu, which annoyed the Emperor.

That night, Chu Yue came to Ningqing Palace again, "This concubine greets Your Majesty..."

"Get up, come here." He seemed a bit harsh with her during the day.

Chu Yue moved closer and stood before the emperor, speaking nervously, "Your Majesty..."

Now that she's so well-behaved, the emperor sees she's not the spoiled, unruly type: "Were you frightened during the day?"

"This concubine dares not..." Chu Yue said, about to kneel down, but was stopped by the emperor and held in his arms.

"Never mind, I'll be more careful next time."

"Yes, Your Majesty..." Chu Yue bit her lip, her face showing fear and unease.

"What's wrong with the emperor?" Chu Yue wondered, "He's changed so much."

"So frightened again?" The emperor, unusually showing pity, held the person for a while before placing them on the bed.

The emperor, his mind at ease, abandoned his anxieties and indulged in the pleasures of her body.

When the commotion inside the hall ceased, Chu Yue nearly fainted. Youth is indeed an advantage; her fighting power is top-notch.

During the day, the Empress Dowager was still suspecting that the Emperor had some kind of problem. Chu Yue frowned. If the Emperor had a problem, then there probably wouldn't be any normal people.

Chu Yue's cheeks were flushed, her face was charming, and her eyes and brows were full of allure. This time, the emperor personally carried her to take a bath and then carried her back to the bed.

Seeing that they weren't planning to let her go back, Chu Yue immediately fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion.

The emperor twitched the corner of his mouth. What a delicate thing. He's already so tired after only a few times of pampering.

Well then, a little pampering won't hurt, and it'll save the Empress Dowager from nagging.

Xiao Xuanzi dismissed the palace servants, and His Majesty kept Consort Chu. Consort Chu is truly fortunate.