nucmednet Chapter 72 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 7
Chapter 72 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 7
Chu Yue rested on the chaise lounge, and Xiao Tao tenderly massaged her aching waist.
"Your Highness, are you alright?" It's been almost a day, and Your Highness is fine. There shouldn't be any problems now.
Chu Yue said weakly, "I'm fine, Xiao Tao, don't worry."
Xiao Tao almost choked up. She was worried about her too. Fortunately, Zhaoyi was blessed with good fortune and would enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future.
"Consort Zhao, where are these brocades placed?" As soon as they returned, the Empress Dowager's rewards arrived.
"Xiao Tao, pick some to make a couple of outfits for yourself, just make sure they're not too flashy, and put the rest in the storeroom."
There are so many, we could make clothes from them and still not wear them all.
"Yes, thank you for the reward, Consort Zhao..."
"Naughty..." Chu Yue said with a smile.
Xiao Tao chuckled and continued massaging her back.
The emperor was handling memorials in the main hall, but after quite some time, he hadn't actually read many of them.
"Little Xizi, what do you think of the Jade Jade Palace?"
"Your Majesty, Consort Chu has been staying in the Jade Jade Palace ever since she returned from the Empress Dowager's place and has not come out."
"Nothing unusual happened."
His Majesty would ask every now and then, and Xiao Xizi would naturally report the latest news to him.
"Send the Jade Dew Cream to Consort Chu, and also send her that ruby bracelet, so she can see if she likes it."
Consort Chu seems to have been complaining of pain. Jade Dew Ointment is extremely rare and highly effective; if we use it on her, the pain will subside.
He wasn't stingy with his woman; he gave her jewelry and accessories to wear for fun.
Xiao Xizi couldn't help but click her tongue. That ruby bracelet was something His Majesty liked at first sight. If it weren't unsuitable for men to wear, His Majesty would have worn it himself long ago.
But now they're willing to give it to Consort Chu; it seems Consort Chu is truly blessed.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will go immediately..."
After Xiao Xizi withdrew, the emperor looked at the sky and for the first time felt that a day was so long. He wished it would get dark soon so he could go see Consort Chu.
Inside the Jade Jade Palace, Chu Yue could no longer hold on and fell asleep on the chaise longue.
When Xiao Xizi arrived, she was still asleep. Xiao Tao was about to call her when Xiao Xizi stopped her, saying, "No need. I just came to deliver some things. Let's see Zhaoyi when she wakes up."
Xiao Tao accepted the items and put them away.
Xiao Xizi asked again, "Is Consort Zhao... alright?"
"No, I was a little tired last night, and I can't take it anymore today."
Xiao Tao also felt sorry for Chu Yue and kept a close eye on her condition.
After receiving the answer, Xiao Xizi left to report to the emperor.
Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly. Consort Chu was too weak; he should go and see her as soon as possible.
Unable to sit still any longer, the emperor got up and headed to the Jade Jade Palace.
Xiao Xizi checked the time; it wasn't dark yet, and His Majesty was already getting restless. But this was a good thing; he could spend some quality time with Consort Chu.
As it was getting dark, Xiao Tao wanted to wake Chu Yue, but then someone announced that His Majesty had arrived.
Startled, Xiao Tao didn't have time to wake Chu Yue and quickly came outside to pay her respects: "This servant greets Your Majesty..."
"Rise." The emperor's words fell as he entered the hall.
Xiao Tao hesitated, startled and at a loss for what to do, as Zhaoyi was still asleep.
The emperor entered the palace quietly and scanned the room before spotting Chu Yue on the chaise longue.
Chu Yue was still fast asleep, her brows slightly furrowed.
The emperor's heart skipped a beat. He dared not think of the worst-case scenario—Consort Chu…
Dragging his slightly heavy steps, he arrived at the chaise lounge, his long, strong hand reaching down to below Chu Yue's nose, where he felt her warm breath.
The emperor smiled helplessly; he felt he had become somewhat obsessed.
Normally, a person who is calm and composed and handles matters without panic is surprisingly anxious and cautious in this matter.
"Why is Consort Chu sleeping here?" the emperor asked in a deep voice to Xiao Tao, who had just entered.
Xiao Tao knelt down with a thud: "After paying my respects, Consort Zhao felt a little tired and wanted to lie down for a while, but I fell asleep instead..."
She felt sorry for Chu Yue and couldn't bear to wake her, but she didn't expect His Majesty to arrive so early.
"Alright, go out."
"Yes, this servant takes her leave..."
The emperor steadily picked up Chu Yue, intending to carry her to the bed to rest.
Startled awake by the movement, Chu Yue was stunned for a few seconds before realizing she was being held by the emperor. She stammered, "Your Majesty...this concubine..."
The emperor held her in his arms and asked, "Do you still want to sleep?"
Chu Yue shook her head like a rattle-drum: "No... I'm not going to sleep..."
The emperor was amused by her words, and his thin lips curved slightly. Unlike his usual cold and hard demeanor, he now appeared more approachable.
"Is the Jade Dew Ointment ready?" The emperor sat down, holding her in his arms, and placed her on his lap.
The Jade Dew Ointment has miraculous effects; she will no longer feel pain tonight, and he can indulge in pampering her without restraint.
What is Gyokuro ointment?
Chu Yue was a little confused, but she nodded hesitantly, "I used it..."
Being with a woman for the first time, the emperor was afraid of frightening her, so he tried to keep his voice down: "That's good... You're not allowed to cry out in pain again tonight."
He wanted to make up for all the wonderful things he had missed.
Ok?
Chu Yue was even more confused. Had she missed something? Xiao Tao wasn't calling her either.
It seems the emperor isn't planning to leave tonight; he's taking advantage of any opportunity to touch a woman.
"Your Majesty... are you done with your work?" Chu Yue racked her brains to find a topic to talk about while being held motionless by the emperor.
The emperor, savoring the soft, boneless sensation in his arms, answered every question: "It's alright, I'll deal with it tomorrow."
Chu Yue thought to herself, "No, I want to be a favored concubine, not a vixen!"
It seems that the emperor's attitude towards her is still good. The emperor has a good personality, and although he is a bit old, his image and power have saved everything.
"Your Majesty...are you tired? Would you like some tea?" Aren't you tired of being held like this?
"I am not thirsty." Consort Chu was so considerate. For many years, the emperor had not had a considerate person by his side. This was the first time he had enjoyed being cared for.
My heart leaped with even greater joy.
"Is Consort Chu tired?" the emperor asked, lowering his head and gently touching her lips with his hand.
Chu Yue quickly shook her head; she had slept for a long time and was no longer tired.
"Are you thirsty?" the emperor asked again, his long, slender fingers stroking his full, rosy lips.
Chu Yue shook her head again; she wasn't thirsty.
The emperor slowly revealed a smile. "That's good. Since it's still early, let's get down to business."
The next moment, the emperor took the opportunity to lay Chu Yue down, then pressed himself against her, gently coaxing her, "Consort Chu, it's still early, let's take care of business first."
Chu Yue's beautiful eyes widened in shock, but before she could speak, the emperor silenced her.
It wasn't even dark yet, and the emperor already...
Seriously, I can't mess with these old men, they're terrifying...
A breaking sound came from inside the hall.
Xiao Xizi and Xiao Tao exchanged a glance and smiled silently.
His Majesty truly dotes on Consort Chu; he can't wait even a moment longer.
Chu Yue couldn't withstand such torment, and after a short while, she cried out in pain.
The emperor was puzzled. Hadn't she used the Jade Dew Cream?
"Consort Chu, did you not use the Jade Dew Ointment?" The emperor, disheveled, embraced her.
Cover her exposed skin.
"Your Highness..." Chu Yue dared not lie anymore. It must have been that Xiao Tao couldn't bear to wake her after she fell asleep, which is why she missed taking the medicine.
The emperor understood immediately and was somewhat angry; otherwise, he could have pampered her properly.
"Your Majesty... I fell asleep, I... didn't mean to."
Chu Yue trembled in his arms, her voice shaking.
Although the emperor was angry, he wouldn't lash out at her, especially since she was nestled in his arms, half-concealing her face.
"Alright, take your medicine properly later, or I will punish you."
"Yes, Your Highness understands..."
A short while later, Xiao Tao came in to help her wash up and applied the medicine.
Xiao Tao choked up a little: "Your Highness, it's all my fault..."
"Silly girl, let's not talk about that. His Majesty didn't blame me. I'll apologize properly later."
Chu Yue knew that Xiao Tao also felt sorry for her.
Xiao Tao nodded, choking back tears, and helped her get everything ready before leaving.