HCB Chapter 70 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 5
Chapter 70 The Wife-Killing, Childless Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 5
Chu Yue returned to the Jade Jade Palace, followed by countless rewards.
The Empress Dowager ordered a batch to be sent over.
Soon after, the emperor ordered another batch to be sent.
Xiao Tao looked at the statue of Guanyin, the goddess of childbirth, with some difficulty: "Zhaoyi... where should we put it?"
"Place a shelf next to the sleeping quarters, and then put it on."
The Empress Dowager was angry with her and wanted the Emperor to see her predicament, so she put it in his bedchamber so he could see it when he came.
She can't be the only one suffering.
"Yes, Consort Zhao." Xiao Tao quickly went to do it.
"Zero One, come out..."
"Yueyue, I'm here. What can I do for you?" 001 is always at your beck and call.
Chu Yue frowned and sighed helplessly, "Give me one aphrodisiac pill. If the emperor is still unmoved, I will have to resort to this tactic."
"Are you sure you only want one?" Yueyue had finally taken the initiative to buy the item, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Chu Yue gritted her teeth and said, "That thing can be used more?"
"Yes, yes, call me if you need anything. I'll be going now."
"You got away quickly..."
After Xiao Tao finished putting it away, she came out and asked, "Your Highness, I've put it away. Would you like to take a look?"
Chu Yue nodded and entered the bedroom.
It really was placed on the bedside table; it was quite conspicuous no matter how you looked at it.
"Okay, that's settled then, Xiao Tao. I'm going to take a nap, I won't eat lunch..."
"Consort Zhao, His Majesty will be coming tonight, you..."
"Call me this afternoon..."
Since Chu Yue said so, Xiao Tao had no choice but to agree.
After Chu Yue and the Emperor left Anning Palace, the Empress Dowager showed no signs of happiness.
He just stared at something with a furrowed brow.
Jinxiu was a little worried and couldn't help but advise, "Empress Dowager, His Majesty... he may have his own difficulties, please don't worry too much."
The Empress Dowager said wearily, "I know he is kind-hearted and can't bear to implicate others."
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has agreed to go to the Jade Jade Palace tonight. He will be alright."
"Jinxiu, after the emperor leaves tonight, send them a pot of wine."
"Just tell her that I'm looking forward to holding my grandson," the Empress Dowager said bluntly.
Jinxiu paused, wondering what kind of wine was being served. Having been in the palace for so many years, she naturally knew.
Can……
"Empress Dowager, if His Majesty finds out... he might be angry."
"Let him be angry all he wants. When I die with my eyes wide open in disbelief, let's see if he's still angry!"
The Empress Dowager was utterly disappointed in him. What use was pity to someone in such a high position?
"Empress Dowager..." Jinxiu sighed helplessly. Did she just say "Empress Dowager" without thinking?
That's often the sentence I hear.
"Go and prepare. If Chen'er drags his feet and refuses to go, go and urge him."
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
evening
Xiao Tao woke Chu Yue up early and got her ready.
Seeing Xiao Tao running around in circles, Chu Yue spoke up to stop her: "Xiao Tao, stop busy, you're making me dizzy..."
Xiao Tao gave an awkward smile: "Zhaoyi..."
In truth, she was afraid. His Majesty was coming, and with the Empress Dowager's order, Consort Zhao would surely be favored tonight.
Consort Zhao was fine last night, but will she be fine tonight?
I can only find something to do to ease my fear.
"Xiaotao, I'm hungry, can you find me something to eat..."
She hadn't eaten lunch and was now hungry.
"Consort Zhao, please bear with it. His Majesty is coming, and we will be using it together..."
Xiao Tao also felt sorry for her.
Chu Yue sat dejectedly on the chaise longue; the sun was just setting.
I wonder when it will arrive?
The emperor was still engrossed in processing memorials, and the hall was quiet.
Xiao Xizi stood there with his eyes downcast, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings. He wondered if His Majesty had forgotten that he was going to the Jade Jade Palace tonight.
Should I remind you?
Before Xiao Xizi could speak, an announcement came from outside that Aunt Jinxiu had arrived.
The emperor said in a deep voice, "Come in."
Jinxiu received the Empress Dowager's order to keep a close eye on His Majesty's condition. If he was delayed any longer than usual and did not go to Yuyao Palace, she was to remind and urge him.
Although she did not approve of doing so, the Empress Dowager was clearly extremely anxious.
Jinxiu walked in and respectfully asked, "Your Majesty... The Empress Dowager sent me to ask when you will be going to the Jade Jade Palace?"
The emperor paused, wondering if it had gotten dark so quickly.
Xiao Xizi spoke up at the right moment: "Your Majesty... it's already 5 PM (5 PM to 7 PM, here it refers to 6 PM)."
"I'll be there in a moment," the emperor said in a deep voice, his head bowed.
"Yes, this servant will go back and inform the Empress Dowager. This servant takes her leave..."
After Jinxiu left, the emperor leaned back dejectedly, pinched his brow, and looked quite tired.
"Your Majesty... please rest for a while." Xiao Xizi was also a little worried; His Majesty looked very tired.
The emperor opened his slightly reddened eyes and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."
Inside the Jade Jade Palace, Chu Yue was starving, her stomach practically sticking to her back. Since the emperor hadn't come over, Xiao Tao had no choice but to bring her some pastries to stave off her hunger.
After eating a few pastries, she felt better and said with a smile, "I didn't expect to go hungry in the palace..."
"Your Highness, there are many rules in the palace, please bear with it..."
"His Majesty has arrived..."
Hearing the noise outside, Chu Yue quickly went out to greet them.
The emperor strode in, and Chu Yue curtsied, saying, "This concubine greets Your Majesty..."
"Rise." The emperor's voice fell as he entered the hall.
Chu Yue quickly followed him inside.
The two had only been inside for a short time when they were brought back that evening.
A table laden with delicacies.
"Your Majesty, Consort Chu, it's time to eat," Xiao Xizi said respectfully.
The emperor rose and sat down at the table, with Chu Yue standing beside him to serve him.
"Consort Chu, please sit down and have your meal," the emperor said, and Chu Yue sat down.
They ate and slept without speaking; only the occasional clinking of spoons and bowls could be heard in the hall.
Jinxiu entered from outside carrying a pot of wine and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has bestowed a pot of wine upon you, hoping that Your Majesty and Consort Chu will spend a pleasant evening together."
The emperor glanced at it and said, "Bring it here."
"Yes." Jinxiu respectfully put down the cup, poured two more cups herself, and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager instructed me to watch Your Majesty and Consort Chu drink the cups before I can leave."
Chu Yue blinked. It seemed she wouldn't need to spend any points tonight; the Empress Dowager was even more anxious than she was.
The emperor did not speak, but picked up the wine and drank it down in one gulp.
Chu Yue had no choice but to follow, but the spiciness made her cough and her face turn red.
"This servant takes her leave..."
Jinxiu respectfully withdrew.
The emperor lost his appetite; he couldn't eat much to begin with, and his mother's constant pressure made him very tired.
"Your Majesty...please take a bath first..." The emperor remained motionless, so Chu Yue had no choice but to speak up to remind him.
Hot water had already been prepared in the inner room, and the emperor went in first.
The outer room was neatly cleared away by the palace maids, and Xiao Tao helped Chu Yue remove her jewelry before she went to take a bath.
Chu Yue already felt a bit hot, and her breath was scalding hot, which suggested that the Empress Dowager had put quite a bit of something in the wine.
The emperor sat in the bathtub, still thinking about what excuse he could use to get out of this later.
Unexpectedly, his body grew hotter and hotter, and he felt something stirring within him.
He suddenly opened his eyes—it was that jug of wine!
I never expected the Empress Dowager to use such a method; it seems she's trying to prevent him from running away again.
The water was getting increasingly scalding hot, and the emperor was getting increasingly agitated. Instead of cooling down, the water in the bucket was getting even hotter.