0p0 Chapter 82 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 17
Chapter 82 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 17
Anning Palace
The Empress Dowager's expression was somewhat gloomy, and she felt a tightness in her chest that made her feel uncomfortable all over. She summoned Jinxiu and asked, "What has the Emperor been doing lately?"
After their unpleasant parting last time, the Emperor never came to Anning Palace again. The Empress Dowager was heartbroken; her son was ignoring her for the sake of Consort Chu.
Jinxiu said cautiously, "His Majesty is handling state affairs as usual... and staying overnight at Yuyao Palace."
His Majesty truly adores Consort Chu.
"Call Yu'er over." The Empress Dowager's expression was somber, and her voice was hoarse.
Jinxiu nodded respectfully and withdrew.
Liu Yu'er quickly came over and said in a sweet voice, "Yu'er greets Auntie..."
The Empress Dowager looked at Liu Yu'er with satisfaction, pleased with everything about her. Moreover, she was a child of the Liu family. If she entered the palace and gave birth to the emperor's offspring, it would be even more perfect.
"Yu'er, you've been in the palace for several days now. Go and pay your respects to your cousin today."
"How can we manage if we never meet?"
The Empress Dowager's tone was slightly indulgent.
Liu Yu'er bit her lip, looking somewhat aggrieved: "Aunt, you saw it yourself that day, my cousin... doesn't like me."
"Silly girl, that's just the Emperor's personality. If you soften your attitude, he won't refuse to see you. Learn from Consort Chu; she knows how to be considerate."
The Empress Dowager gave her advice.
"Aunt... will my cousin be angry?" The emperor looked terrifying when he was angry.
"No, I know him, don't be afraid." The Empress Dowager patted her hand and continued, "Go now. I imagine the Emperor is still busy with state affairs. Send him some pastries."
"aunt……"
"Go quickly," the Empress Dowager urged her.
With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Liu Yu'er headed towards the Emperor with the pastries Jinxiu had prepared for her.
In the main hall
The emperor was engrossed in processing memorials, while Chu Yue served him by grinding ink, something the emperor normally forbade her to do.
Chu Yue was bored and insisted on doing something to keep herself occupied.
Seeing her earnest and meticulous expression, the emperor couldn't help but smile, his tone somewhat indulgent: "Are you tired?"
Chu Yue shook her head, "Not tired." Grinding ink is nothing.
Now the emperor takes her everywhere he goes, she's practically bored to death.
The emperor stopped what he was doing, reached out and took her hand, examining it closely. His fair and slender fingers were not suited for these tasks.
"Bored at home?" He spends most of the day on business, so it's no wonder she feels bored.
"No, Your Majesty, I am happy to keep you company and I don't find it boring."
Hearing this reply, the emperor was pleased and took the opportunity to pull her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her slender waist and gently caressing her.
With a beautiful woman by his side, even the most tedious and boring memorials now seem much more pleasing to the eye.
The emperor held her with one arm and flipped through memorials with the other. Seeing this, Chu Yue had no choice but to obediently hold him and remain still.
She dared not look at politics, so she rested her head on the emperor's shoulder and snuggled into his arms. The emperor was annoyed by her clingy behavior and lost all interest in politics.
"My beloved concubine, turn around and look at me." The emperor's voice was slightly hoarse.
Chu Yue turned her head to look at him in confusion. What's wrong now?
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with confusion, and the emperor, without saying a word, leaned in and kissed the soft, red lips he had longed for day and night.
Tender as water, yet endlessly entwined.
Chu Yue responded softly, her cheeks flushed, which made the emperor kiss her even more passionately.
Just as Chu Yue was about to suffocate, an announcement came from outside: "Your Majesty... Miss Liu has come to pay her respects."
It was Xiao Xizi's voice trembling like a leaf. Consort Chu was inside; normally, she wouldn't dare disturb her.
Why did this Miss Liu suddenly come today? She's from the Empress Dowager's side; he didn't dare stop her!
Chu Yue clearly felt the emperor pause, slowly pulling away from her lips, and the atmosphere in the hall became somber.
"Your Majesty..." Chu Yue was a little scared. The person who was so gentle just now had become terrifying.
The emperor looked very unwell; he had just been enjoying a moment of tenderness with his beauty when he was interrupted.
Why is Liu Yu'er running around instead of staying in Anning Palace?
Not wanting to frighten those around him, the emperor suppressed his anger and softened his tone: "Don't be afraid, it's alright."
Chu Yue nodded gently, straightened her clothes slightly, took two steps back, and served the emperor.
The emperor looked at her series of actions with suspicion and displeasure. Why was she so far away from him?
"Your Majesty, Miss Liu has arrived..." Chu Yue saw the emperor's displeasure and immediately explained, "Miss Liu has come to pay her respects. What would it look like if she came in and saw us?"
The emperor's expression darkened further. When had he ever said he wanted her to come in?
What are you doing running around all day? It's unbecoming!
"Your Majesty... Miss Liu has come to pay her respects..." Xiao Xizi's voice rang out from outside again.
The emperor's face darkened: "Let her in."
As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Yu'er entered carrying a food box. She moved gently to the center of the hall, bowed her head, and said softly, "Yu'er greets Your Majesty."
The emperor didn't want to pay her any attention. What kind of greeting was this? She wasn't his concubine. She should have addressed herself as "your subject."
Seeing that Liu Yu'er's posture was trembling as she bowed, Chu Yue whispered a reminder: "Your Majesty..."
Liu Yu'er froze. Was Consort Chu also there?
I didn't dare to look up when I came in. So Consort Chu is here too? Is that why she wasn't allowed to come in for so long?
"Get up. If you are going to the palace to accompany the Empress Dowager, then stay in Anning Palace. You are not allowed to come here casually."
Such blunt words made Liu Yu'er feel wronged and scared. She cautiously looked up at the emperor, her voice choked with emotion, "It was Yu'er who didn't know the rules. The Empress Dowager asked Yu'er to bring pastries to Your Majesty, fearing that Your Majesty would be late for your meal."
"Go back and tell the Empress Dowager that I understand. You may leave."
Liu Yu'er glanced at Chu Yue with tears in her eyes, feeling a pang of envy that she could stand beside the emperor like this.
"Yu'er takes her leave..." Liu Yu'er looked dejected and turned to leave.
Just as she reached the palace entrance, the emperor's voice rang out again: "From now on, you must refer to yourselves as 'your subject' in front of me."
Liu Yu'er's father sacrificed a lot to support him, which led to his early death. The emperor was grateful and would be very happy to grant Liu Yu'er a marriage.
But now the emperor really doesn't want her to enter the palace. Besides, Consort Chu lives in the Jade Jade Palace, and Liu Yu'er often refers to herself as Yu'er, which makes him feel uncomfortable.
Forget it, we still need to find a new place for Consort Chu to stay.
Liu Yu'er couldn't hold back any longer, and tears streamed down her face. She suppressed her sobs and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand." Then she ran out.
Chu Yue was somewhat astonished. Wasn't this the emperor's cousin?
Why are you being so serious and unforgiving towards her?
It seems that Liu Yu'er only has a slight interest in tea. Does the emperor have a problem with her?
The emperor's expression remained grim, and Chu Yue dared not utter a sound; the hall remained silent.
Chu Yue's legs were numb from standing. She had injured her knee last time, and although it didn't hurt, she had to put on a show. The marks had only just faded away.
She could barely stand.
The emperor kept an eye on her out of the corner of his eye. He was initially annoyed by her attitude, but now he felt sorry for her when he saw how exhausted she looked.
"Come here," the emperor said in a deep voice.
Chu Yue slowly walked towards him and stood before the emperor.
The emperor, expressionless, pulled her close and asked, "Would you like to move to another place?"
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" She was living comfortably in Yuyao Palace; she had gotten used to it.
"The name of Yuyao Palace has the same character as Liu Yu'er's name, which I don't think is good."
The emperor spoke solemnly.
Chu Yue: "..."
Surely not? Is the emperor making such a fuss over nothing?
"Yueyue, does this emperor have OCD? Why didn't he know earlier that he has a cousin named Liu Yu'er?" Lingling couldn't stand it anymore and muttered a few words.
"It seems there's something about names that can't be the same as those of people in high positions, but is the name of this palace the same?" Chu Yue wondered.
"...The favorability rating was just fluctuating!" Linglingyi pouted.
Chu Yue: "..."
"Your Majesty, I'm used to living here. Would you please not move?"
Chu Yue pleaded, and the emperor couldn't bear to refuse her, but he was still secretly thinking about which palace would be suitable for her.