Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 344 Cold-blooded, childless emperor × Pregnant imperial concubine 2

Dongxue was the Imperial Concubine's personal maid, brought from the mansion. In front of her, the Imperial Concubine did not hide her feelings.

"How could I swallow this insult? She's nothing but a lowly servant girl, and I used to think she was loyal!"

The Imperial Concubine was released from confinement, but the Emperor did not come to her residence; instead, he went to that lowly woman's palace.

Since His Majesty has accepted Chu Yue, why doesn't he give her any face? The Consort can't understand it at all. She has been a virgin since entering the palace. What is it about her that His Majesty dislikes?

She was already a Noble Consort upon entering the palace. With a little more effort, even giving birth to a princess could have secured her a higher position.

It was one thing for the other party to have a powerful family background, but now it just so happened to be her own maidservant. Being humiliated by a lowly servant girl made the Imperial Concubine almost vomit blood from anger.

"Your Majesty, I know you are unwilling and I feel wronged for you, but His Majesty is currently infatuated with Consort Chu. If you intentionally target her, I'm afraid His Majesty will be even angrier."

The Imperial Concubine felt a surge of pent-up frustration, which made her face pale with discomfort.

"Are you suggesting I endure this?!"

"Your Highness, you are a Noble Consort. No matter what other women do, they can't surpass you. In my opinion, His Majesty will not hold a selection of consorts anytime soon. Once His Majesty gets tired of Consort Chu, what will happen then will be up to you."

The Imperial Concubine gradually calmed down. She was just a lowly maid with nothing. His Majesty's favor could protect her for a while, but not forever.

"I'd like to see how long she can be so arrogant!"

Once she loses the emperor's favor, how can a lowly maid like her survive in this palace?

Tomorrow, she'll definitely teach Chu Meiren a lesson. She can't do anything too obvious; she has plenty of ways to deal with a lowly servant.

The Imperial Concubine tossed and turned all night. Her heart, which had finally calmed down, was disturbed the next morning when she saw a large group of concubines coming to pay their respects, but Consort Chu was the only one missing.

Anger surged within her again. After all, she was a Noble Consort, and Chu Yue was her maid. She should have come to pay her respects no matter what. It was one thing for her not to lift the confinement.

But now that she's out of confinement, Chu Yue is really taking her too lightly.

Since she can't do anything to Chu Yue, someone else will.

When paying her respects at Xiu'an Palace, the Imperial Concubine's eyes were slightly red, and she choked up a little: "Your Majesty, you may not know, but His Majesty stayed in Yilan Palace again last night."

The Empress Dowager frowned slightly: "I understand. You can't rush things. The Emperor may still be angry."

"Your Majesty, I truly know I was wrong and have sincerely reflected on my actions." The Imperial Concubine tearfully said, "But how can I bear to see Consort Chu slap me in the face like this?"

The Empress Dowager sighed imperceptibly; it was early in the morning, and she really didn't want to hear the Imperial Concubine's tearful complaints.

"I will speak with the Emperor. You should go back and rest."

The Imperial Concubine wiped the corner of her eye with a handkerchief: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave now."

After the imperial concubine left, the empress dowager said wearily, "Go and inform the emperor to come to me when he is done with his work."

Yunhua respectfully replied, "Yes... Empress Dowager."

After the emperor finished his work, he came to Xiu'an Palace to pay his respects. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the empress dowager began to subtly bring up matters concerning the inner palace.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine must know she was wrong." The Empress Dowager sighed. "Tell your mother what you really think."

The emperor showed no resistance during the selection process, but after the chosen women entered the palace, they were all left unattended.

The emperor's expression was indifferent, and his voice betrayed no emotion: "Did the Imperial Concubine say anything to the Empress Dowager?"

He could never bring himself to tell the Empress Dowager that he was unwell.

“My son, don’t blame your mother for being nosy. Consort Chu was originally a maidservant of the Imperial Concubine. Even if you were angry with the Imperial Concubine, it wouldn’t matter if you showed her some favor. But if it continued like this, how could the Imperial Concubine accept it?”

The Empress Dowager reminded the Emperor that he had always been indifferent to women, which was both a good and a bad thing. Although women could lead to trouble, not touching women was also a problem.

But the emperor's current favoritism towards Consort Chu is undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Imperial Concubine. If this continues, it's no wonder the Imperial Concubine can't tolerate it.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. Consort Chu has no powerful backing and is simple-minded. She has been wronged, which is why I have shown her more favor."

The Empress Dowager knew about what happened that night, so it's understandable that the Emperor said that.

"Alright, you know what you're doing." The Empress Dowager rubbed her temples. "I'm tired."

After the emperor left, the empress dowager said wearily, "The imperial concubine made a mistake with that move."

Doesn't she understand her own son?

Although she appears cold and ruthless, she is not a heartless person. As a maidservant by the side of the Imperial Concubine, Consort Chu gained the Emperor's favor simply because she cured him of the effects of the drug.

If the Imperial Concubine hadn't acted recklessly, she wouldn't have had to worry about not gaining the Emperor's favor.

"Your Majesty, which woman in the harem doesn't hope to gain His Majesty's favor? It's understandable that Consort Gui is like this."

Yunhua had served the Empress Dowager for many years and knew the Emperor's temperament quite well. This time, she was afraid that the Emperor had angered the Consort.

"Once you enter the palace, all you care about is vying for the emperor's favor." The Empress Dowager, having witnessed this all along, knew it all too well.

Yunhua dared not speak ill of her masters, but she couldn't help but sigh when she thought of His Majesty's unusually protective words of Consort Chu, despite his usual cold-heartedness.

"His Majesty seems to have a special feeling for Consort Chu."

"You noticed."

"This servant is just guessing."

"Never mind, I know the Emperor's temperament well, he won't act recklessly."

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

Consort Gui thought the Empress Dowager would persuade the Emperor to come back to his senses, but the Emperor did not come to Qionghua Palace until the afternoon.

But then Xiao Ruizi arrived.

"This servant greets Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine."

"Get up, has His Majesty arrived?"

Xiao Ruizi lowered his head even further and said respectfully, "His Majesty sent me to tell the Empress that if there is anything, it can be said in front of him, and there is no need to disturb the Empress Dowager."

"Furthermore, His Majesty said that he hoped the Imperial Concubine would remember the palace rules, which is why he lifted her confinement."

"I understand. You may leave."

After Xiao Ruizi left, the Imperial Concubine could no longer control herself and smashed the teacup beside her.

Dongxue quickly went over to check his hand: "Your Majesty, why are you angry?"

"I truly underestimated that vile woman; she actually managed to seduce His Majesty into protecting her so fiercely," the Consort said viciously. "Even the Empress Dowager couldn't advise His Majesty."

Does that mean if she does something wrong again, she will be confined to her quarters again?

"Your Majesty, Consort Chu is currently favored. Let her be smug for a few days. Once Your Majesty finds out what she did wrong, you can punish her however you wish."

Winter Snow offered a soft suggestion.

"I refuse to believe that if she never comes out, His Majesty can protect her at all times."

"Your Majesty, men are all fickle and easily bored. His Majesty is currently resentful towards you, so let's just bear with it for now. Winning His Majesty's favor is the most important thing."

"In the end, it is His Majesty who calls the shots in this palace. The Empress Dowager can only say a few words on your behalf. Consort Chu cannot be favored forever, and His Majesty cannot be angry with you forever."

The Imperial Concubine looked somewhat melancholy and remained silent for a long time. After a while, she said, "I will tolerate her for a few more days."

Just wait and see.

She refused to believe that she was inferior to a lowly maid.