Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 239 Ruthless, Henpecked Emperor × Pregnant Palace Maid 8

"How is Consort Chu?"

The emperor sat on the chaise longue, coldly watching Imperial Physician Li take his pulse.

"Your Majesty, please forgive my bluntness, but Consort Chu cannot withstand such torment. She has been unwell these past few days, and if this continues, it will harm her health and make it more difficult for her to conceive."

"Judging from Her Majesty's pulse, it is clear that she has been stimulated and frightened, which will affect Consort Chu's pregnancy with the imperial heir."

His Majesty is cruel, and Consort Chu bears a heavy responsibility. This is all the Imperial Physician Li can do to help. I just hope His Majesty will not harm Consort Chu.

"Take care of Consort Chu's health." The emperor's anger had subsided somewhat.

"My minister obeys."

"Go down."

Physician Li wiped his sweat and quickly withdrew. As soon as he came out, he saw a group of palace servants kneeling on the ground.

Maruko shook her head helplessly; there was nothing he could do.

"Kneel down, all of you. His Majesty clearly can't bear to hurt Consort Chu, so you're the ones who will suffer. Next time, be more discerning and don't bring just anyone to the Hehuan Palace. Consort Chu has been wronged, and you're not getting any benefit from it either."

That's all Little Maruko can do. Consort Chu is the most important person right now, and no one can touch a hair on her head.

"Yes……"

The emperor sat down by the bedside, his deep black eyes fixed on Chu Yue.

Consort Chu lay unconscious, her face pale and haggard, her delicate willow-leaf eyebrows slightly furrowed, and the corners of her eyes still red from crying.

It looked somewhat uneasy, lying there like that, appearing quite pitiful.

Her moist little lips were bitten raw. The emperor slowly reached out and touched Chu Yue's lips. Usually, her little mouth made such sweet sounds and her words pleased him. But tonight, her words made him angry.

He came to her defense, and she still managed to make him angry; it was utterly unreasonable.

Chu Yue was having a nightmare. In her dream, the emperor was choking her with great force, and she couldn't breathe.

Startled awake from her dream, Chu Yue sat up abruptly, panting heavily, cold sweat pouring down her forehead.

The emperor frowned. What's all this fuss about?

"Consort Chu".

The emperor's cool, leisurely voice startled Chu Yue. She looked over, still not recovered from her dream, and shrank back into the bed in fright.

Remembering what Physician Li had said, the emperor softened his voice and said, "What's wrong? Don't be afraid."

Chu Yue stared at her with reddened eyes and a hint of fear.

The emperor reached out and pulled the person into his arms: "What are you afraid of? I'm here, don't be afraid."

Chu Yue finally recovered and leaned stiffly against the emperor.

"I do not wish to hear these words again. You are my Consort Chu, why should you concern yourself with others?"

The emperor was frustrated with his daughter's lack of progress; did his woman need to care about the opinions of outsiders?

There is no such thing.

Chu Yue sobbed in grievance, her tears soaking the emperor's robes.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty's status is too lowly... I'm afraid Your Majesty will abandon me..."

"I have nothing... I only have Your Majesty. If Your Majesty no longer wants me, I... I might as well die."

The emperor frowned. Just how much trauma had Consort Chu suffered to harbor such thoughts?

"What nonsense are you thinking? Haven't I treated you well? I gave you the rank of concubine, and everything you have is the best. Does it matter what outsiders say?"

"Your Majesty... if you dislike any new concubines who enter the palace, just let me fend for myself. Whatever you do, don't let me see you with any other concubines; I'll break down..."

"Your Majesty, I know my place and will not disturb you... Waaah..."

Consort Chu wept, her face streaked with tears, so delicate and pitiful that even the Emperor's cold and hard heart softened.

He awkwardly reached out and wiped away her tears, his tone filled with pity: "When did I ever say I didn't want you? You're always overthinking things."

“Miss Zhao said that I have no family background and cannot help Your Majesty. After Your Majesty brings them into the palace, you will abandon me. I am so sad. Without Your Majesty, I… cannot live…”

Seeing Chu Yue's show of weakness, the emperor had long forgotten about how she had angered him, and awkwardly began to coax her: "You are my Consort Chu, you don't need to care about what others say, just listen to what I say."

"But…"

"Don't you want me to hold a talent show?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not..."

"I don't need to hold a selection of concubines, there's another way." The emperor feigned difficulty: "Would Consort Chu be willing to help?"

"Your Majesty... what's the solution?" Chu Yue asked, her voice trembling with tears.

“If Consort Chu gives birth to a son for me, I will not hold a selection of imperial concubines.”

"Really? After I give birth to your son, Your Majesty will not hold any selections, not even one?"

Chu Yue was somewhat skeptical.

"My word is as good as gold." Consort Chu is simple-minded; other women might bully her.

"Your Majesty, I will definitely try my best. Please have more pity on me, okay?"

Chu Yue nestled into the emperor's arms, taking the initiative to act coquettishly and show weakness.

If the emperor's mood improved and he became obedient, then there was still hope.

"When have I ever not shown you pity? On what day have I not come to your side?"

With Consort Chu by his side, he has been sleeping in the Hehuan Palace every night, except for the last few days.

"Your Majesty, I thank you..." Chu Yue cautiously observed his expression again: "Your Majesty... could you please forgive my palace servants... they have been very diligent, it is I who am incompetent... Your Majesty..."

"Someone come here."

Maruko immediately came in: "Your Majesty..."

"Get them all up. They must not do it again."

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

It was Consort Chu who was truly capable, managing to appease His Majesty.

"Satisfied?" The emperor glanced at Chu Yue.

Chu Yue hugged the emperor ingratiatingly: "Your Majesty is wise..."

"Your Majesty... Her Majesty's medicine is ready..." Xiao Wanzi whispered from outside.

"Bring it in."

The emperor helped Chu Yue adjust her clothes, then took the medicine from Xiao Wanzi's hand and personally fed it to her: "Drinking this will be good for your health."

Chu Yue frowned and drank it down; it was so bitter.

Qingju and Xiaotao knelt for some time, some of them limping, to help her bathe and change.

"Your Majesty, it's alright, don't worry, you'll be fine tomorrow."

Qingju offered gentle words of comfort.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty hasn't left yet. You're not feeling well, and His Majesty is willing to stay with you. Please don't upset His Majesty again."

Xiao Tao whispered her advice.

"I know, silly girl, I'm fine. His Majesty may be cold on the outside, but he's warm on the inside. Just go along with him."

Chu Yue also figured out the emperor's temperament. Although he was short-tempered, he was still good to her. He kept saying that he would give birth to a son, and he did not wrong her.

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

When Chu Yue emerged from her bath, the Emperor was still sitting behind his desk reading: "Your Majesty..."

The emperor looked up at her, his expression softening. He said that Consort Chu had said he didn't want to accompany her, so he would accompany her today to avoid making her overthink things.

"Alright, get settled." The emperor went over and lay down first.

Chu Yue slowly lay down, and the emperor pulled her into his arms, saying, "Go to sleep."

Chu Yue smiled slightly, her soft, boneless hand resting on the emperor's chest. It felt wonderful; no wonder he was a man with abs.

"Consort Chu," the Emperor said coolly, grabbing the small hand that was misbehaving on his chest. "Is this the time to provoke me?"

Chu Yue immediately froze, obediently closing her eyes.

The emperor sighed helplessly...