Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 5 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Xiao Fuzi from His Majesty's side has arrived."

Xiao Tao came in to report.

"Please let him in."

Xiao Fuzi entered respectfully and said, "This servant greets Consort Chu. His Majesty has ordered this servant to bring Consort Chu some ointment so that you may take good care of yourself."

Of course, His Majesty didn't say that much. As the first concubine to appear in front of His Majesty more often, Xiao Fuzi didn't mind having a good selling point.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace..." Chu Yue said respectfully, her face pale, as she reached out to accept the gift.

Because she used the Alluring Beauty Pill, her skin became so delicate that even the slightest red mark looked incredibly alarming.

Xiao Fuzi glanced at it discreetly, knowing she would have to report it to His Majesty when she returned.

Consort Chu was seriously injured.

"Then Consort Chu, please rest well. This servant will take his leave."

"Father-in-law, walk slowly."

Xiao Tao took the ointment and carefully applied it evenly to Chu Yue: "Master, you have suffered. This servant should go with you."

Xiao Tao was originally a loyal maidservant by the original owner's side. After Chu Yue came, she secretly gave Xiao Tao a loyalty pill, so Xiao Tao was always thinking of Chu Yue.

"It's alright, it will be fine in a few days. The ointment His Majesty sent is the best."

Chu Yue comforted her, saying that her body was just like that because of the long-term missions, she needed to adjust every time and had used props, which made her extremely delicate.

It's terrifying even with the slightest touch.

After returning home, Xiao Fuzi reported to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, Consort Chu is seriously injured and will need to rest for a few days."

The emperor did not answer, but a slight displeasure crossed his mind, which he quickly ignored.

The people in the inner palace knew that Consort Chu had been sending His Majesty pastries for several days. They were all eager to try their luck.

Consort Shu couldn't sit still any longer, so she personally brought pastries to the Emperor. Considering her family background and the fact that she was a great general, the Emperor accepted them.

Consort Shu was overjoyed. She wished she had delivered it to His Majesty first, instead of letting Consort Chu gain face in front of His Majesty.

The next day, Consort Shu arrived again, beaming with joy, carrying pastries.

"Your Majesty, please try this. I'm having a different flavor today."

The emperor looked at Consort Shu standing in front of him and felt a moment of displeasure. Consort Shu had a general as her father, and she was also vulgar and had no ladylike manners at all.

She does everything in a carefree and irreverent manner, which makes him dislike her.

"Consort Shu, you should stay in your palace and read books or do some embroidery. Don't come here unless necessary."

Before the Emperor could even feel happy, Consort Shu realized that His Majesty was calling her rude.

Biting her lip in resentment, Consort Shu was somewhat unconvinced. What was so good about those weak and frail women? They would fall over at the slightest touch. She herself knew martial arts. If she weren't a woman, she would have gone to war with her father to fight the enemy.

"Your Majesty, I take my leave." Hmph, I don't even want to come. She knew from the first day she entered the palace that His Majesty didn't like her. His Majesty's eyes were cold and ruthless.

If it weren't for her father, she wouldn't have entered the palace.

Some women were fighting over it, so she had no choice but to take action as well.

She will never do something so embarrassing again.

Consort Zhang knew that Consort Chu was sending pastries to His Majesty, but she was disdainful. If His Majesty were so easily moved, would they still be left alone in their empty rooms?

But even the usually carefree Consort Shu couldn't sit still and went to His Majesty's place. Consort Zhang was somewhat alarmed. She immediately ordered someone to bring ginseng soup and then went to His Majesty's place.

Xiao Fuzi hesitated before entering the hall: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine has arrived..."

emperor:"……"

"Let her in."

The Imperial Concubine is even more formidable; she has a prime minister as her father.

Sometimes the emperor felt quite useless and needed their support, so he had to let their daughters enter the palace to enjoy wealth and luxury.

"Your Majesty, I've brought you ginseng soup. Please rest..."

Consort Zhang approached the emperor with a soft voice and a swaying waist.

The emperor glanced at the ginseng soup in her hand, then looked up at the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine was undeniably beautiful, had a simple personality, and came from a good family, but the emperor just wasn't attracted to her and remained indifferent to her.

"Put it down, I'll drink it later. Go back now."

First it was Consort Shu. Now it's Consort Gui. The Emperor's expression turned somewhat sour.

The Imperial Concubine replied dejectedly, "This concubine takes her leave..."

She had just arrived outside the palace when she encountered Consort Xian, who was fearless and unafraid of anyone.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the opportunity to bully Consort Chu.

Consort Zhang ignored her, snorted as she passed by, and left.

If His Majesty is unwilling to keep her, what good can Consort Xian expect?

Consort Xian didn't mind. She took a deep breath and carefully entered the hall. The emperor's aura was too strong, and she felt a little cold.

"Your Majesty, Consort Xian has arrived..." Xiao Fuzi quickly reported in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, the emperor looked over and saw the virtuous concubine, who was prone to jealousy and could not tolerate anyone.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..." Consort Xian bowed and greeted His Majesty, but for a long time she did not hear His Majesty call her to get up.

She cautiously looked up, and was startled by the emperor's cold gaze.

Just as her legs were trembling, the emperor told her to get up.

"Your Majesty, I have brought you some pastries today. Please have a taste."

The virtuous concubine was gentle and considerate in front of the emperor, showing no trace of her usual arrogance and domineering nature.

pastry……

Didn't Consort Xian steal Consort Chu's pastries that day? And even injured her.

That woman was foolish; she was willing to hurt herself for a piece of pastry.

"Does Consort Xian like pastries?" the Emperor asked casually, his voice devoid of emotion.

Consort Xian was somewhat puzzled, but still replied softly, "I like it."

"I still have pastries and ginseng soup here. Since Consort Xian likes them, please eat them all."

The emperor looked at Consort Xian, his voice cold.

Consort Xian stood there, stunned. What did His Majesty mean?

"Your Majesty...this concubine..."

"Does the Consort Xian intend to defy the imperial decree?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not!" Consort Xian knelt down with a thud.

Why is Your Majesty making it sound so serious?

"Give this to Consort Xian, and I'll watch her eat it." With a single glance, Xiao Fuzi immediately understood.

Consort Xian was utterly astonished by the sheer number of pastries before her. "What's wrong with His Majesty today?"

"Your Majesty, what have I done wrong? Please enlighten me. There are so many pastries, I can't possibly eat them all..."

Consort Xian said somewhat anxiously.

"I rewarded you because I saw that Consort Xian likes pastries. Doesn't Consort Xian want to accept the reward?"

The emperor didn't even raise his head, nor did he give her another glance.

Consort Xian, on the verge of tears, picked up the pastry and put it in her mouth. The pastry, which was usually sweet and delicate, now seemed difficult to swallow.

Inside the Linglang Pavilion, 001 exclaimed once again, "Yueyue, Yueyue, it's gone up again, by seven percent!"

"What's going on? I didn't do anything, how can I gain weight while recovering?"

Should she harm herself?

Oh well, never mind, it's not necessary.

“Yueyue, all the women in the harem are sending pastries to the Emperor just like you. Three of them went today, and now it’s Consort Xian’s turn.”

001 Real-time Reporting.

"Is His Majesty avenging me?" That's not too cold-hearted.

"The Emperor gave several portions of pastries to Consort Xian, but she couldn't eat anymore."

Zero Zero One flapped its wings, looking somewhat gloating.

"Haha..." Chu Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Consort Xian was already burping from eating, but His Majesty showed no sign of letting her stop.

"Your Majesty, I was wrong, please spare my life..." Consort Xian couldn't help but shed tears, she was too full.

The emperor looked up and saw that Consort Xian's face was covered in tears, and there were crumbs of pastry at the corners of her mouth.

How utterly vulgar!

"Get out!"

Consort Xian shuddered and quickly ran out; if she didn't leave, she would choke to death.

The hall finally quieted down, and Xiao Fuzi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

That's terrifying. No wonder His Majesty doesn't want to go to the inner palace.

Three have already come, it's already annoying enough.

"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived..."

Xiao Fuzi had just finished cleaning the palace and was preparing to give His Majesty a shoulder massage as usual when a sound came from outside.

He was so startled that his hand trembled. Luckily, he didn't put it on, or it would have hit His Majesty.

"Come in!"

The empress was the daughter of the emperor's tutor. She was dignified and well-mannered, and managed the harem quite well.

The emperor usually gave him some leeway.

But why did I come along to join in the fun today?

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..." The Empress, dressed in palace attire, looked graceful, dignified, and composed.

"Why has the Empress come?"

"The small kitchen in my palace has some new pastries that look quite good today. I'll bring them for Your Majesty to try."

The Empress took out some pastries and handed them over. She originally disdained being as petty as the women in the harem, especially when it came to vying for favor.

But Consort Zhang couldn't sit still any longer; she couldn't bear it any longer and came over herself.

emperor:"……"

Is today all about pastries?

Xiao Fuzi glanced at the emperor's expression, unsure whether to accept the offer.

The emperor's eyelids twitched, and Xiao Fuzi respectfully accepted it.

"Why does the Empress need to come personally for these matters?" the Emperor said casually. The Empress was dignified and composed, but she was too composed. She was young, but she was as composed as if she were decades old.

Every time the emperor saw the empress, he felt as if he were seeing his deceased mother. She always maintained a dignified and composed demeanor in front of him.

She didn't speak like a girl, which displeased the emperor.

The Empress immediately understood and smiled, "I have nothing else to do. Since Your Majesty is busy, I will take my leave."

"Ah."

The Empress gracefully withdrew.

The emperor lost all interest in dealing with matters. He sighed in frustration and realized that the culprit behind all of this was Consort Chu. If she hadn't brought the pastries, would the people in the harem have joined in the commotion?

Indeed, a woman should never be soft-hearted!

I won't accept the pastries she brings next time!

"Oh no, Yueyue, Yueyue, something terrible has happened..."

"What's all this commotion about?"

"My favorability rating is down to only one percent..." 001 said with a mournful face.

"What! What happened again?" My mood is like being on a roller coaster, it's terrifying.

"The emperor was impatient with them disturbing him and felt that you were the one who caused all of this..."

"Oh my god, I..." Chu Yue swallowed back the words of the national treasure...

Just you wait!

"What should we do, Yueyue?" Linglingyi was a little frustrated. This mission was going to be difficult.

"Make it cold!"

"..."