HBWnovel Chapter 7 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
Chapter 7 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
It was time to pay respects to the Empress again. Chu Yue and Xiao Tao arrived early and waited respectfully there.
Consort Shu and Consort Xian arrived one after the other. When they saw Chu Yue, they were both surprised. Why did they feel that Noble Lady Chu had become even more beautiful?
"This humble concubine greets Consort Shu and Consort Xian..."
Chu Yue bowed respectfully.
Last time, because of the pastry incident, everyone in the harem lost face. Consort Shu didn't care; she just didn't go.
Consort Xian was so overweight that day that she almost hated Chu Yue to death. Now, seeing Chu Yue becoming more and more beautiful, her jealousy flared up.
"Why isn't Consort Chu delivering the pastries?" Consort Xian said disdainfully.
"His Majesty forbids it..." Chu Yue replied. His Majesty has already given the order, yet Consort Xian still asks this question. Has she not listened to His Majesty's words?
The atmosphere became somewhat tense. At this moment, Consort Zhang arrived. As soon as she entered, she saw that Consort Chu had become even more beautiful, even though Consort Zhang herself was also stunningly beautiful.
But a woman's jealousy got the better of her, and she was also a little jealous of how beautiful Chu Gui was.
He then ignored the argument between Consort Xian and Chu Yue.
Even the Imperial Concubine ignored it, so the Virtuous Consort became even more arrogant, "His Majesty forbade the gift, what a pity for Consort Chu's culinary skills."
"How about this, I also like Consort Chu's pastries, Consort Chu, please send some to my palace later."
"Yes..." Everyone in the hall watched as Consort Xian bullied Consort Chu. Yet, not a single person spoke up.
Chu Yue bit her lip, feeling a little scared to sit at the very back.
A short while later, the Empress came out. Of course, she had heard the commotion outside. When she saw Consort Chu's stunning appearance, the Empress's expression turned sour for a moment, but she quickly concealed it.
How could such a beauty not be bullied? There are some things she just needs to turn a blind eye to.
"Your Majesty, this concubine greets Your Majesty the Empress..."
"Get up, everyone."
Beautiful women gathered together, and although the Empress was not happy to see them, she had to say something to maintain her dignity.
"It's rare for this place to be so lively. All of you ladies are becoming more and more beautiful."
"Your Majesty is too kind. It is Your Majesty the Empress who is truly graceful and dignified."
Consort Zhang flattered.
With the Imperial Concubine taking the lead, the others naturally followed suit, praising the Empress for her beauty, elegance, and magnanimity.
The atmosphere was harmonious.
The greetings only ended after a cup of tea.
Before leaving, Consort Xian reminded Noble Lady Chu to prepare pastries, and Chu Yue had no choice but to agree.
She took Xiao Tao back to prepare pastries. On the way, Linglingyi said angrily, "How can Consort Xian be so arrogant?"
"You don't understand again, do you? These are just trivial matters between women. The Empress manages the harem and doesn't say anything, so why would anyone else have any objections?"
"Not to mention the emperor would get involved."
Based on Chu Yue's experience with various missions over the years, she knows that women can fight each other, let alone women in the harem.
“Yueyue…” Linglingyi said dejectedly.
"It's nothing, it's just delivering pastries. It's no problem for me."
Chu Yue sent Xiao Tao to collect the pastries and then headed to the Xianfei Palace.
The sun was already high in the sky, and it was making people feel uncomfortable.
The Virtuous Consort held a high position in the main palace, residing in the main hall, while there was only one other concubine of lower rank in the palace.
He lived a life of unparalleled elegance, and his residence, the Huamei Palace, was also incredibly luxurious.
The furnishings inside are also top-notch.
Chu Yue looked at it with some envy, knowing that she would have all of these things once she completed her mission.
"This humble concubine greets Your Highness, the Virtuous Consort..."
Consort Xian sat in the chair, seemingly oblivious to the person. After a while, she said indifferently, "Get up."
Chu Yue's legs were trembling. She gestured to Xiao Tao to hand over the food box: "Your Majesty, this concubine has brought pastries."
Cui'er, who was beside Consort Xian, stepped forward and took it.
"You are too kind, Consort Chu. To express my gratitude, I would like to give you some gifts as well."
After saying that, he gave Cui'er a look.
Cui'er opened the food box she had prepared beforehand and took out several plates of pastries, which were exquisite and small.
"Does Consort Chu like it?" Consort Xian asked Chu Yue.
Chu Yue didn't understand what she meant, but still replied, "Of course I like it..."
"That's good. In that case, Consort Chu, please eat them all."
After saying that, Consort Xian added, "I will watch you eat."
Chu Yue understood that Consort Xian was deliberately making things difficult for her. If she were to eat all these pastries, she would either be stuffed to death or choke to death.
"Zero zero one, give me one Disappearance Pill!" Chu Yue cried out anxiously in her heart.
001, hurry up and bring out the props.
"Your Majesty, there's so much, how can I possibly eat it all?" Chu Yue pleaded in fear.
"I prepared this for Consort Chu because she liked it. I didn't expect that Consort Chu would not appreciate my good intentions?"
"I need to go and explain this to Her Majesty the Empress."
It seemed that Consort Xian was thinking of Consort Chu's best interests.
"Thank you for the generous gift, Your Highness..." Chu Yue looked at the three plates of pastries in front of her, and felt like cursing. If it weren't for the mission, she wouldn't have put up with this...
"001, is it poisonous or not?"
"Non-toxic".
I picked up a pastry and put it in my mouth. It tasted alright, considering it was made by the imperial kitchen.
Consort Xian felt a sense of relief; the humiliation of that day could finally be overcome with a sigh of relief.
Consort Chu likes to send pastries to His Majesty, so now that she can eat her fill, it's truly delightful.
Chu Yue used the props, so she could eat as much as she wanted, but she still had to do her kung fu.
After finishing a plate of pastries, her face turned pale, and she couldn't eat anymore.
Chu Yue frowned in discomfort, clutching her chest, and pleaded softly, "Your Majesty, I really can't eat anymore, please forgive me..."
Seeing Chu Yue's distressed state, Consort Xian felt a surge of satisfaction and could no longer eat after finishing just one plate.
They're really useless.
"The rest, Consort Chu, please take it back to eat. Don't waste my good intentions."
"That's what Consort Xian said coldly."
"Yes, Your Highness has remembered..."
"Go back."
"This concubine takes her leave..."
After watching Chu Yue leave, Consort Xian smiled smugly: "She'll get what's coming to her."
Doesn't she know how full and uncomfortable she felt after eating those pastries?
I didn't give her a single drop of water just now.
"Your Highness, please have some tea." Cui'er respectfully offered hot tea.
Consort Xian was in a good mood, slowly drinking her drink with a smug look on her face.
On the way back, Xiao Tao asked worriedly, "Master, are you alright?"
Who can eat that much at once?
The Consort Xian is being too much of a bully.
Chu Yue was fine after taking the digestive pills, but others didn't know that, so she said somewhat uncomfortably, "I feel a little bloated, and my stomach hurts a bit..."
Xiao Tao panicked upon hearing this: "Master, let's go back quickly, I'll go find you some medicine in a bit."
"It's alright, take your time..."
"Yueyue, Yueyue, the Emperor is not far ahead, coming this way!"
"understood……"
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