northernbook Chapter 278 A Heartbroken Emperor × A Beloved Concubine Who Has Regained Her Heart 4
Chapter 278 A Heartbroken Emperor × A Beloved Concubine Who Has Regained Her Heart 4
"Your Majesty... he..." Chu Yue looked at the precious snow lotus presented by Xiao Xingzi: "Is he busy?"
"Your Majesty, His Majesty is in the Cloud Palace. He said he would come to see you as soon as he had time, so that you can take good care of yourself. He also instructed me to bring you the snow lotus."
Xiao Xingzi tried to be tactful, saying that Consort Zhao's illness had changed her personality quite a bit, and if things continued like this, there would be no shortage of opportunities for His Majesty and Consort Zhao to reconcile.
"I will go with you to express my gratitude." After saying this, Chu Yue instructed Pei Lan to put the snow lotus away.
Consort Zhao is trying her best to win back His Majesty's heart, and Xiao Xingzi is naturally happy to do so, since he is also being very careful when His Majesty is in a bad mood.
"Your Majesty, please slow down..." Xiao Xingzi took two steps back and followed behind Chu Yue with Lian Qiao.
"Your Majesty, let's take it slow, there's no rush." Lian Qiao noticed that after His Majesty came to see the Empress, the Empress's illness improved faster, and her complexion was better today.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Cloud Palace, before Chu Yue could even go inside, she could faintly hear sounds coming from within.
"Your Majesty... are you really so heartless?"
A woman's weak voice came from inside, and Chu Yue froze on the spot.
Lian Qiao cautiously observed her expression. Xiao Xingzi was almost petrified. In such a short time, His Majesty had summoned concubines to accompany him?
"Who's inside?" Chu Yue's voice was hoarse and almost inaudible.
Xiao Xingzi was sweating profusely: "Your Majesty, may I go in and take a look..."
Chu Yue remained silent, her face pale as she stared at the tightly closed palace doors.
Xiao Xingzi had no choice but to slowly go inside, where Consort Li was tearfully recounting her grievances.
"Your Majesty... I only wished for a little pity from you, why are you so heartless..."
Consort Li waited in the palace for the emperor to come, but he never came. She was so angry and sad that she fell ill from the anger.
Fearing that the emperor had gone to Fengze Palace again, she dragged her weak body and ran towards the emperor.
The emperor had a splitting headache. How could the people outside have let Consort Li in? He hadn't even given a second glance to the two women Consort Zhao had chosen.
The fact that Consort Li was standing there at this moment only highlighted the estrangement between her and Consort Zhao, so how could the Emperor possibly give her a kind look?
"Go back."
Consort Li was pale, tears streaming down her face, and she stubbornly stood still.
Xiao Xingzi was sweating profusely. He dared not utter a sound. Consort Zhao came over to express her gratitude, but everyone could see that she only wanted to see His Majesty.
But Consort Li arrived first and has already met His Majesty. Consort Zhao is still waiting outside. Xiao Xingzi thought for a long time but didn't know how to start the conversation.
"The tea has gone cold."
The emperor's cold voice startled Xiao Xingzi, who acted faster than he thought, and by the time he realized what was happening, he was already beside the emperor.
The emperor glanced at him, and Xiao Xingzi grinned ingratiatingly, "Your Majesty, this servant just returned from delivering something to Consort Zhao..."
"Her Majesty is very happy, and she looks much better," Xiao Xingzi glanced at the Emperor's face and hesitated, "Your Majesty... Her Majesty said she wants to personally express her gratitude, and she... is outside."
The emperor's sharp gaze swept over Xiao Xingzi, who immediately knelt down with a thud, not daring to breathe.
"Please invite Consort Zhao in." The emperor's voice was unreadable.
"Yes, yes, this servant will go right away..." Xiao Xingzi was spared from death again.
Consort Li's face turned even paler; His Majesty still treated Consort Zhao so specially.
When Chu Yue came in and saw Consort Li there, she felt both depressed and suffocated. She thought to herself, "She must be out of her mind to choose this place to make things worse for herself."
"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects..."
"stand up."
The emperor had been observing Chu Yue's expression ever since she entered, and seeing her aggrieved and pitiful look, his heart ached.
"Greetings, Consort Zhao..." Consort Li forced a stiff smile. Both were consorts, but Consort Zhao had a title bestowed by His Majesty, making her far more prestigious.
She didn't know at first that she and Consort Yun were chosen because His Majesty and Consort Zhao were at odds.
Later, when she found out, she was secretly delighted, wanting to take advantage of the time when His Majesty and Consort Zhao were having a falling out to win His Majesty's favor.
But ever since she entered the palace, His Majesty has never summoned her, let alone had her serve him in bed.
Chu Yue felt a tightness in her chest. She glanced at Consort Li before turning her gaze to the Emperor: "Your Majesty... I came here to thank you in person. Xue Lian is very well. Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
"Since Consort Li is here, I shall take my leave now. It's time to take my medicine soon."
She turned away hastily after speaking, afraid that she would be unable to hold back her tears.
Chu Yue left in a hurry, the emperor's hand holding the memorial was deformed from being squeezed so tightly.
As soon as she stepped out of the palace gate, Chu Yue felt so flustered that she could no longer support herself, her body swayed, and she almost fell.
"Your Majesty..." Lian Qiao was heartbroken and almost choked up as she supported Chu Yue.
Chu Yue suppressed the bitterness in her heart, her voice hoarse: "Go back...go back..."
Lian Qiao helped the trembling Chu Yue back to Fengze Palace.
Consort Li felt a little satisfied when she saw Chu Yue leave without regard for etiquette.
Consort Zhao is notorious for being arrogant and spoiled. His Majesty is still angry with her, yet she still dares to be so arrogant.
"Your Majesty... let me stay here with you," Consort Li said softly, looking at the emperor expectantly.
Chu Yue fled in disarray, and the emperor was equally distressed, for he had not expected Consort Zhao to come in person.
Consort Zhao's illness caused her personality to change drastically, and the emperor, fearing her unpredictable nature, could only treat her with a cold face.
"Send Consort Li back. No one is allowed to enter my territory without permission."
These words were spoken to Xiao Xingzi, who hurriedly replied, "This servant obeys... This servant has remembered..."
If he hadn't left, how could Consort Li have been allowed in?
Consort Li could no longer hold back and left in tears.
After watching Consort Li leave, Xiao Xingzi wiped away a cold sweat. He wondered when His Majesty and Consort Zhao would be able to reconcile.
Just as he was about to turn and go inside, the emperor came out, and Xiao Xingzi almost bumped into him. "Your Majesty..."
The emperor walked forward, his face grim and he didn't speak. Xiao Xingzi quickly followed.
In Fengze Palace, the medicine in Lianqiao's hand had almost gone cold. She gently persuaded, "Your Highness, let me feed you the medicine. It's not hot now."
Chu Yue coughed weakly twice before saying, "No need... Don't waste those precious medicinal herbs. My body is better off without treatment."
"Your Majesty...please don't talk nonsense, please don't think like that."
Lianqiao was startled. What's wrong with Your Highness?
"Lianqiao... I regret it so much..." Chu Yue felt suffocated whenever she thought about the emperor being with other concubines.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty knows. He treats you the best." Lian Qiao was afraid that Chu Yue would get stuck on this, so she could only coax her: "Your Majesty, how about you take your medicine first? Once you're better, we'll go and plead with His Majesty properly. He will forgive you."
Chu Yue weakly forced a smile: "Take it away. You don't need to brew medicine anymore."
"My lady..."
"Go down, I need some peace and quiet."
Lianqiao had no choice but to take the medicine away, and only then did the medicinal smell that filled the hall dissipate a little.