nucmednet Chapter 92 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 27
Chapter 92 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 27
Anning Palace
The Empress Dowager pulled Liu Yu'er along to choose gifts for Chu Yue, including food, household items, and clothing.
Now that Consort Chu was pregnant, she was actually quite happy, since it was the emperor's child.
Liu Yu'er looked unwell, feeling that the Empress Dowager's favor had been divided between Consort Chu and the child in her womb.
"Yu'er, look at this fabric. Will Consort Chu like this color?" The Empress Dowager examined a piece of light blue fabric.
Liu Yu'er suppressed her displeasure: "Aunt, should we ask my cousin to come and take a look? After all, only my cousin knows what kind of girl Consort Chu likes. If we choose something she doesn't like, it will affect Consort Chu's mood."
"Yu'er is so thoughtful. Jinxiu, hurry, go and call the Emperor over. I'll choose with him." The Empress Dowager thought Liu Yu'er was right, so she immediately ordered Jinxiu to go see the Emperor.
Jinxiu nodded: "Yes, Empress Dowager..."
"Yu'er, you are so thoughtful, the emperor will realize your goodness one day."
That day, she was asked to deliver a calming soup to the Emperor. When Yu'er returned, she didn't say anything, and the Empress Dowager guessed that she was too embarrassed to talk about it. She didn't ask her any further questions.
Young people shouldn't worry about too much.
"Yu'er understands..."
"Come, Yu'er, help me take a look at these tonics..."
Liu Yu'er leaned closer to examine it carefully, occasionally offering her opinion.
The Emperor arrived quickly. He would be happy if the Empress Dowager could put aside her prejudice against Consort Chu. The Emperor was naturally unwilling to see a rift between mother and son. Besides, he also had something to say to the Empress Dowager: Consort Chu's pregnancy was stable and it was time to promote her.
"Chen'er, you're here! Come and see if Consort Chu likes these things."
As soon as the emperor appeared, the empress dowager asked him if Consort Chu was pregnant, and the relationship between the mother and son was almost back to normal.
The emperor was interrupted just as he was about to perform the salute.
"Yu'er greets Your Majesty..." Liu Yu'er said softly.
The emperor ignored her and walked toward the Empress Dowager. He said in a deep voice, "Mother, I also have something to say to you. I wish to promote Consort Chu to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort."
The Empress Dowager froze for a moment. She was also happy that Consort Chu was pregnant, but the position of Imperial Noble Consort...
"Your Majesty, Consort Chu is recently pregnant, and we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl yet. Her position as Imperial Consort..."
"Mother, I want to give Consort Chu the best. She deserves to be a Noble Consort."
The emperor acted unilaterally.
The Empress Dowager twitched the corners of her mouth. She had been thinking of making Yu'er a Noble Consort first, but now the Emperor had ruined that plan.
"You can decide for yourself." Consort Chu is already pregnant. If she interferes too much, it might affect her relationship with the Emperor and also affect Consort Chu herself.
The Empress Dowager did not want anything to happen to the Emperor's first child.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mother." Ever since the Empress Dowager and Consort Chu had fallen out, he had been caught in the middle. Fortunately, Consort Chu was pregnant, so the Empress Dowager stopped making things difficult for her.
The emperor was naturally pleased to see this.
"Quickly, come and see which ones Consort Chu will like?" The Empress Dowager and the Emperor happily selected items.
Liu Yu'er froze on the spot when she heard that Consort Chu was to be promoted to Imperial Consort.
Is this harem truly hers alone?
"Aunt, Your Majesty, Yu'er will go make tea," Liu Yu'er said softly.
He was so engrossed in his own world that he ignored her.
Liu Yu'er left Anning Palace with a blank mind and unconsciously arrived at Yuyao Palace.
She entered the palace as if she couldn't control herself. Looking at the exquisite and luxurious appearance of the Jade Jade Palace, her resentment grew even stronger.
"Miss Liu?" Xiao Tao had just come out when she saw Liu Yu'er standing alone in the hall.
"Is Consort Chu here? The Empress Dowager sent me to see if Consort Chu needs anything?" Liu Yu'er asked, her face pale.
Xiao Tao had no doubts, after all, the Empress Dowager's attitude towards her mistress had changed these days.
"Her Majesty is inside the palace." After saying that, she led Liu Yu'er inside.
Chu Yue was about to take a nap when she heard a noise and looked over, only to see Liu Yu'er arrive. She looked at her with some confusion.
"Yu'er pays her respects to Consort Chu. The Empress Dowager sent me to ask what Consort Chu likes." When she arrived, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were still discussing things.
"Your Majesty, I thank you very much. However, I don't want anything. We have everything here. Please tell Your Majesty that you are grateful for her kindness."
Chu Yue replied softly.
Liu Yu'er surveyed the palace, and indeed, it had everything. The furnishings far exceeded those of a concubine's quarters.
His Majesty also wants to promote her to the rank of Imperial Concubine. Shouldn't all the arrangements for the Imperial Concubine be made according to the standards for the Empress?
"Your Majesty... truly dotes on Consort Chu." A hint of complaint, a hint of jealousy, and a hint of resentment lingered in her voice.
Chu Yue could tell from his words, and she replied, "I am fortunate to have received some of Your Majesty's favor, and I am happy about it."
Liu Yu'er's face stiffened. She knew she had to leave. She had lied and said that the Empress Dowager had sent her, but seeing Consort Chu's unbridled behavior, she was really unwilling.
"Is it inconvenient for Consort Chu to serve His Majesty right now?"
The voice in Liu Yu'er's heart just popped out like that.
"Miss Liu, what are you saying?" Xiao Tao was very surprised. Is this something a young lady should say?
“Miss Liu, you have lost your composure. This is a matter between me and His Majesty.”
Chu Yue's expression turned slightly cold. She knew that the woman had no good intentions. As long as she didn't offend her, she could turn a blind eye.
What are we supposed to do now? It's always these bedroom matters. Is this the upbringing of the Liu family?
“It’s Yu’er’s fault. Yu’er was just feeling sorry for her cousin. She’s devoted to Consort Chu and won’t touch anyone else. Even when I’m serving him, my cousin…”
Liu Yu'er deliberately left things unsaid, because she noticed that Chu Yue's expression had already turned sour.
"What did you say?" Chu Yue stood there, stunned.
Liu Yu'er quickly covered her mouth in regret, then said in surprise, "Didn't Cousin tell Consort Chu? The day you fainted, Cousin was with me in Anning Palace..."
"Oh dear, it's all my fault. I didn't expect my cousin to not tell Consort Chu."
"Your Highness, my cousin is the Emperor. How can he refrain from touching anyone else just for your sake?"
"Yu'er knows that Consort Chu is understanding."
After saying these words, Liu Yu'er felt much better.
She was finally able to see Consort Chu in such distress.
Chu Yue couldn't believe what she was hearing. His Majesty was actually with Liu Yu'er...
Chu Yue's stomach began to ache slightly. Her face was pale as she clutched her abdomen, biting her lip tightly, and cold sweat poured down her face.
"Your Highness!" Xiao Tao anxiously helped her up and checked on her condition.
Liu Yu'er couldn't help but reveal a triumphant smile: "Consort Chu, you don't know, do you? When I came here, my cousin and aunt were still discussing what rank I should be given to her."
"Ah..." Chu Yue bent over in pain, unable to believe what she was hearing.
Why did His Majesty lie to her?
Chu Yue murmured, "No...no..."
"Someone come here! Summon the imperial physician! Summon the imperial physician!" Xiao Tao shouted anxiously.
Liu Yu'er trembled slightly in fright, but she still calmly walked out and hurried towards Anning Palace. She only wanted to provoke Consort Chu. If anything happened, it would be because she was too weak!
Chu Yue's stomach pain intensified, and she couldn't help but cry out, "Ah..."
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, how are you?" Xiao Tao dared not leave her side, and in an instant her eyes widened: "Your Majesty, you are bleeding!"
Chu Yue had already lost consciousness.