Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 129 The Deeply Affectionate and Obsessive Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 6

As soon as it was light, Chu Yue knelt devoutly before the Buddha statue again, and only after half an hour did she slowly get up and leave.

The emperor emerged from behind, watching that graceful figure recede into the distance. He had left in a state of turmoil the previous night, and had not dreamt of her during his stay at Ping'an Temple these past few days.

I don't know if it's because I came here or because I've seen her these past two days, but I haven't dreamed about her.

The emperor walked out somewhat irritably, and just as he was about to return to his residence, he heard familiar voices. He paused and stopped in his tracks.

Chu Yue was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Yu here so early: "General, what brings you here?"

“You…” Xiao Yu looked into her bright eyes and didn’t know what to say. He paused for a moment and said, “Some things have happened in the manor these past few days. After thinking it over, Mother felt that our horoscopes were incompatible, so… I’ve come to deliver the letter of divorce.”

Chu Yue felt disdain. This was blaming her for Xiao's mother being plagued by nightmares, even though it was she who had caused it.

"General, what happened in the manor? Why did you divorce me?" Chu Yue shook her head in disbelief, her tone flustered.

"My mother is plagued by nightmares and cannot find peace every night." Xiao Yu felt exhausted just thinking about it.

Chu Yue shook her head worriedly: "General, I have been praying here day and night, why is this still happening? Besides, nothing like this happened when I was in the manor."

"General, please don't treat me like this... If you divorce me, what should I do?" Chu Yue said incoherently, heartbroken.

Seeing her crying her eyes out, Xiao Yu felt annoyed. Marrying her was never his choice, and now she was still pestering him like this.

"Let go." He knew that at his age, many women wanted to marry him, and if he hadn't kindly saved her, she wouldn't have had a chance.

"General, please let me go back to serve my mother. If she recovers, please let me stay." Chu Yue pleaded in a low voice.

"General, please give me a chance. If my mother is not good, I will leave on my own."

Xiao Yu hesitated. Her mother didn't like her at all and wouldn't want her to serve her, but her mother's current condition did require someone to take care of her.

There's been some commotion in the manor lately, and it needs to be managed.

"Keep the letter of divorce with me for now. If Mother doesn't behave, I won't show any mercy." Xiao Yu frowned, his tone icy.

Chu Yue replied with some delight, "Thank you, General. I will stay here for another day before I can go back. If I stay for three days, my prayers for your well-being will be complete."

"I will return tomorrow to take good care of my mother and not let the general worry about me."

Xiao Yu didn't want to linger. He was already busy, so he left with a curt "Take care of yourself" before turning away indifferently.

Chu Yue watched his retreating figure, then sadly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her handkerchief.

Xiao Tao stayed by her side with heartache, the backs of the mistress and servant appearing lonely and helpless.

The emperor was furious. How could there be such a despicable man, especially one of his trusted ministers?

He married her, but only a few days later he was about to give her a letter of divorce.

Now they want to take advantage of her because she's useful; it's utterly despicable.

Looking at the woman crying in despair in front of him, the emperor felt angry. How could there be such a stupid woman, still foolishly thinking about the Xiao family?

I don't know what I'll be facing when I go back tomorrow.

The emperor forced himself to stop his wild thoughts. It was his subject's woman, none of his business. He gritted his teeth, turned around, and left. He should go and calm down.

As darkness fell, Chu Yue went to ask for a peace charm again, and personally embroidered a sachet to put the peace charm inside.

Xiao Tao reluctantly handed her the amulet: "Miss, do you know what the situation is? You still need to ask General Xiao for amulets."

"General, swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield. It's always good to ask for help." Chu Yue's eyes were gentle, and her movements were careful.

When Xiao Tao's attempts to persuade him failed, she simply shut her mouth to avoid hearing anything that would give her a heart attack.

Chu Yue chuckled inwardly; this was no peace charm, it was more like a death charm.

The emperor heard everything clearly from outside; that foolish woman was still embroidering sachets for someone else.

He had only intended to go for a walk, but he ended up outside her place without realizing it and overheard their conversation.

The emperor grew increasingly agitated and weary. Ever since he last saw this woman, he had been troubled and disturbed, and he could only run into her again even when he was hiding here.

The emperor grew even more agitated these past few days. He let out a heavy sigh and left in anger.

"Yueyue, he's gone." The emperor always managed to overhear Chu Yue's words unintentionally, thanks in no small part to Linglingyi's unseen guidance. Otherwise, how could they possibly meet so easily?

"understood."

"..."

The next day at daybreak, Chu Yue and Xiao Tao hurriedly left.

The emperor got up early in the morning and, seeing that impatient figure leaving, felt utterly foolish.

He didn't want to stay any longer; it was time to go back. Coming here hadn't calmed him down; instead, it had only made him more agitated.

When Chu Yue returned to the manor, she went to pay her respects to Madam Xiao without even having a sip of water. When Madam Xiao saw her return, her face immediately darkened.

Xiao Yan was accompanying her as she took the medicine, and she was also looking at Chu Yue with disgust.

“Mother, your daughter-in-law has prayed to the Bodhisattva, and you will no longer be plagued by nightmares. Here is a calming talisman; if you carry it with you, you will sleep peacefully.”

Chu Yue pretended not to see their looks and spoke sincerely.

"I don't need any of these things from you. As long as you leave, everything will be fine."

Xiao's mother was blunt and insisted that it was Chu Yue's fault.

"Mother, this is what your daughter-in-law begged for, please give it a try." Chu Yue pleaded, "The general promised that his daughter-in-law would come back to serve you, Mother. As long as you get better, the general will not send you away. Mother, please give your daughter-in-law a chance."

"You're really shameless..." Xiao Yan's disdainful tone made Chu Yue's face turn pale.

Seeing the increasing number of red rashes on Xiao Yan's face, Chu Yue lowered her head and curled the corners of her lips.

Just then, Xiao Yu returned from outside. As soon as he entered, he saw the tense atmosphere among the group. He sighed wearily, "What's going on now?"

Chu Yue quickly stepped forward: "General, please beg my mother for me, please give me a chance."

Xiao Yu approached his mother and said, "Mother, you need someone to take care of you right now. Let her stay a few more days. If things continue like this, I will make her leave."

"Father...why?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask impatiently. She didn't want this woman to stay at home and take her mother's place.

“Yan’er, your father has his own plans,” he said, then looked at Xiao’s mother, “Mother, let’s all behave ourselves for a few days. Your son is tired.”

Xiao's mother looked displeased, but seeing her son's attitude, she knew she couldn't change anything, so she had no choice but to agree: "Tell her to be sensible."

Chu Yue was overjoyed: "Thank you, Mother, thank you, General..."

"Alright, I need to rest. Don't get in my way."

Xiao's mother didn't want to see her even once.

Chu Yue bowed and withdrew, then stepped outside, a smirk playing on her lips. Things were about to get interesting.

When Xiao Yu came out and saw that she was still there, he subconsciously frowned and walked right past her.

"General, wait a moment." Chu Yue quickly called out to him, "I personally prayed for a peace charm for you, General, please accept it."

Looking at her expectant eyes, Xiao Yu felt somewhat agitated. She had been honest and dutiful these past few days, fulfilling her duties as a wife, and she had done a good job.

He also admitted that it wasn't her fault.

Fine, I'll accept it for now.

"Take good care of your mother," Xiao Yu said solemnly as he took the sachet.

"Yes, General, I understand."

Xiao Yan, who was inside, saw this scene and looked at Chu Yue with a gloomy expression.