Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 247 Ruthless, Henpecked Emperor × Pregnant Palace Maid 16

Chu Yue was three months pregnant when the emperor's birthday arrived.

On the fifteenth of August, a palace banquet was held in Yongshou Palace, which the emperor attended with his imperial concubine.

"Your Majesty, happy birthday! Your concubine toasts you," Chu Yue said with a smile, raising her cup to the emperor.

"My beloved concubine, come here." The emperor said gently, "Are you feeling unwell? Just take a sip."

The pregnancy had finally stabilized, and the emperor's discomfort had subsided somewhat, but he still dared not be careless. He hadn't originally intended to hold a grand celebration for today's birthday.

However, this was the first time the Imperial Concubine had appeared in this capacity since her promotion, and she was pregnant with the Emperor's child.

For the sake of the imperial concubine's status, the emperor had to be even more careful and meticulous.

"Your Majesty, I am fine. Today was very lively, and I am very happy."

Chu Yue had been cooped up for too long; everything outside was wonderful.

"Good, as long as my beloved is happy," the emperor said, slightly relieved, but still not daring to be careless. He held Chu Yue's hand tightly, and Chu Yue followed his lead without trying to break free.

Seeing the emperor and empress so affectionate, Little Maruko was also happy. She clapped her hands lightly, and immediately dancers and singers came in to dance gracefully.

Chu Yue watched intently; the delicate beauty dancing in the palace was a feast for the eyes.

"Your Majesty...may I have them perform for me on my birthday?"

Chu Yue turned to look at the emperor, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

The emperor didn't seem to care; with so many people jumping together, he didn't know who to look at, and his eyes were getting blurry.

"The Imperial Concubine is still the prettiest," the Emperor said tenderly, looking at Chu Yue. "Do you like her?"

"Yes, you jumped very well."

"Then... when will my beloved concubine dance for me? Then I will grant your request."

The emperor imagined the imperial concubine, dressed in an alluring dance gown, dancing gracefully before him. He was certain he would seize her and hold her tightly in his arms, ensuring she could not escape.

"Your Majesty... how can I jump?" She was pregnant.

The Emperor chuckled: "The Consort can jump after the Prince is born."

"His Majesty……"

"Alright, alright, I promise you." The emperor had no choice but to grant her every request.

The emperor and empress's oblivious display of affection left everyone in the hall speechless; His Majesty truly doted on the imperial concubine.

While the lead dancer was dancing, the emperor and empress's every move was observed by her.

Zhao Ya felt a surge of anger when she thought about the chaotic state of the mansion. His Majesty had actually bestowed several beauties upon her father, causing her mother to fall ill with anger.

She was furious that His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine seemed completely unharmed.

On His Majesty's birthday, Mother fell ill, and Father actually brought those beauties into the palace, saying it was to prevent His Majesty from overthinking and to let him know that the beauties hadn't been mistreated in the palace.

Zhao Ya disregarded everything else and personally dressed up as a dancer, hoping that the emperor would take a second look at her and then let her enter the palace.

As the dance ended, the dancers gracefully knelt and bowed, saying, "May Your Majesty live as long as the heavens! May Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"

The Emperor looked at Chu Yue: "What do you think, my beloved consort?"

"Your Majesty, he should be rewarded."

"Alright, reward me."

The emperor only said he would reward her, and said nothing else. In the past, if the dancers were good, His Majesty would favor them that very night.

Zhao Ya was somewhat anxious. She knelt at the front and respectfully said, "This humble woman thanks Your Majesty for your great favor..."

The hall fell silent as everyone turned to look at her.

Chu Yue also looked down and found the woman with her face covered by a silk scarf somewhat familiar.

The emperor frowned in displeasure, and the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat tense.

Zhao Ya, under the gaze of everyone, removed the silk scarf from her face.

"General Zhao's daughter..."

"How could she..."

"Stop talking..."

Chu Yue glanced at Zhao Ya and then at the Emperor, and understood what was going on.

The emperor was instantly displeased and dismissed both the old and the young.

"Your Majesty, Miss Zhao danced very well; you should reward her."

Seeing the emperor's displeasure, Chu Yue spoke softly.

"Since the Imperial Concubine has spoken, speak up, what do you desire?" The Emperor looked at Zhao Ya.

"Your Majesty... I do indeed have a request..." Zhao Ya felt a surge of hope, thinking that perhaps His Majesty would grant her request: "I..."

"General Zhao," the emperor interrupted her, looking at General Zhao's position, who was now surrounded by women on either side of him, "how old are your daughters?"

"Your Majesty, my daughter... is sixteen years old this year." General Zhao was a little uneasy. He dared not anger His Majesty now. He had brought these beauties into the palace today and had almost been drowned in spittle.

Regarding Ya'er's matter... Is His Majesty angry or not?

"She's reached the age for marriage." The Emperor said in a deep voice, "It's my birthday today, and I'm happy. Miss Zhao, you will be rewarded for this dance."

"The heir of the Duke of Dingguo is exceptionally talented and has unparalleled intelligence. He and Miss Zhao are truly a perfect match. I hereby issue an imperial decree to bestow marriage upon the two of them and to choose an auspicious day for their wedding."

General Zhao stood there, stunned. He knew his daughter wanted to enter the palace, but now that His Majesty had personally bestowed the marriage upon her, it was impossible for her to enter the palace.

Zhao Ya's face turned deathly pale instantly, and she collapsed to the ground, unable to believe what she had just heard.

The prime minister was somewhat frightened. Fortunately, his daughter hadn't acted recklessly. Since His Majesty was determined not to let his daughter enter the palace, it would be best for him to choose his son-in-law himself.

"Alright, everyone disperse." The emperor had no desire to stay any longer; his good mood had been completely ruined.

General Zhao felt sorry for his daughter and had to coax her for a long time before he could take Zhao Ya back.

The emperor took Chu Yue back to the Hehuan Palace.

"My beloved concubine, are you tired?" The emperor's expression softened slightly. "Has my son been a good boy?"

Chu Yue was somewhat helpless. It had only been three months, and her belly hadn't changed much at all. How could it be causing any trouble?

“It’s making a lot of noise…” Chu Yue answered casually.

The emperor took it seriously and immediately became cautious: "Someone, summon the imperial physician..."

"Your Majesty... On such a joyous occasion, please do not summon the imperial physician. I am fine, truly."

Chu Yue quickly stopped him. Where had his usual composure gone?

"Are you really alright?"

"Really." Chu Yue nodded, then quickly changed the subject: "Your Majesty, I have a gift for you."

"What will my beloved concubine give me?" The emperor asked with delight, looking at Chu Yue expectantly.

Chu Yue took a brocade box from a drawer under the dressing table and handed it to the emperor.

"What is this?" The emperor took it and examined it carefully.

"Your Majesty, please open it and take a look."

The emperor opened it and exclaimed, "A thumb ring?"

It's just not like what he usually wears.

Chu Yue: "..."

Is the ring nice? She got it from 001; it's 999 sterling silver.

"Your Majesty, this is a ring, meant only for my husband. It's worn on this finger, and once it's on, it can't be taken off."

Chu Yue personally put the name on his head; it suited him quite well.

"My beloved concubine..." The emperor choked up a little, his gaze towards Chu Yue becoming somewhat moist.

Chu Yue: "???"

"Your Majesty..." So moved?

The emperor embraced her tightly, "My beloved consort, I am so happy... I love this ring so much."

“Your Majesty, you mustn’t take it off, or I will never give Your Majesty anything again.”

"No, no..."

"it is good……"

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My dear readers, I want to finish this story as soon as possible. I'm out of ideas and can't continue writing. Do you still want to continue reading? Or do you like stories about having children?