Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 199 Heartless and Cold-Hearted Emperor × Little Palace Maid 10

Chu Yue groggily opened her eyes, letting out a soft, uncomfortable moan: "Ugh..."

"Awake? How is she?" The emperor quickly lowered his head and grasped her wrist to ask.

Chu Yue slowly looked at the emperor, her eyes filled with grievance and weakness, her voice feeble: "Your Majesty... the child..."

Seeing Chu Yue's pale face, the emperor's anger gradually subsided. He comforted her, "The baby is fine, it's just that the pregnancy was a little disturbed. Don't move around too much."

"Your Majesty... I know my status is too lowly to raise the imperial child myself, but... is it possible..."

Chu Yue couldn't continue speaking; she was already choking up.

"What nonsense are you spouting? You're pregnant, and you're already having such wild thoughts, neglecting the child in your womb?" The emperor's voice deepened slightly.

Chu Yue clutched her belly tightly, head bowed, sobbing.

"The child is yours, so naturally he will stay with you. I haven't said anything, but you disregard your own health and the safety of your son just because of someone else's words. What can I say to you?"

The emperor understood that she had originally been a palace maid, but had risen to the rank of concubine and quickly had children, so it was inevitable that she would have wild thoughts.

He also tried his best to consider her feelings, even though he was usually indifferent.

For the sake of Consort Jin and their child, he tried his best to change himself. Firstly, so as not to frighten her, and secondly, because he was genuinely happy. He had a son and would never let him grow up without love.

He must treat his son and his son's mother well, for that is what his son deserves.

"Your Majesty... this concubine dares not... but Her Majesty the Empress... this concubine is useless."

Chu Yue timidly apologized, explaining that she also loved the child in her womb, which was why she was in so much pain.

Fangcao brought in the pregnancy-stabilizing medicine at just the right moment; it was still steaming hot, and the bitter smell of the medicine filled the air.

The emperor took the medicine bowl, looked at the dark-colored medicine, and frowned.

"Come, drink your medicine, and your son will be fine." The emperor personally fed her.

Chu Yue forced herself to swallow the bitter taste and drank the medicine spoonful by spoonful.

After she finished drinking, Fangcao quickly handed her some mandarin orange candy to help her relieve the bitterness in her mouth.

Leaning gently against the emperor's chest, Chu Yue still couldn't help but tremble slightly.

She has nothing but the emperor. What will she do if she can't protect her child?

The emperor sighed, reached out and embraced her, his large hand resting on her pregnant belly, his eyes filled with pity: "Alright, don't be afraid, I'm here."

"Your Majesty... I cannot live without my son. If I am to be separated from him, I... would rather die." Although Chu Yue's voice was weak, her words were firm and resolute.

"How dare you! What are you talking about, life or death? Aren't you afraid of hurting the imperial son?" Although the emperor was angry, her words still struck a chord with him.

What kind of good person is a mother who doesn't protect her own child?

Chu Yue looked at him fearfully, but her attitude was firm: "Your Majesty... shall I raise the prince myself?"

Hearing the pleading in her voice, the emperor asked helplessly, "Did I ever say I would give my son away?"

Chu Yue shook her head weakly.

"Then what are you thinking? You just listened to a few words from the Empress and you've already made yourself like this."

The emperor was somewhat exasperated. He thought, "What does it matter if someone is of lowly status or not? If someone is fortunate enough to be my woman and the mother of my son, then she is the most honorable and the most blessed person."

"Really?" Chu Yue couldn't believe it, her eyes filled with tears of surprise.

"How could this woman be so foolish?" the emperor said patiently. "Nothing the empress says will work; only what I say will be effective. Do you understand?"

Every time the Empress was mentioned, Chu Yue felt a little scared. She would snuggle into the Emperor's arms, as if only in this way could she find protection.

"Alright, alright, don't be afraid." The person in his arms was trembling slightly and sobbing softly, so the emperor had no choice but to patiently coax her.

"There's no need to go to the Empress again. You're pregnant with the prince, so just focus on your pregnancy."

"Your Majesty... I was really scared at the time, but thankfully Your Majesty was there."

Chu Yue looked up and said aggrievedly.

Recalling the Empress's words, the Emperor's gaze turned icy, and anger surged within him. However, faced with Consort Jin's delicate weeping, he could only suppress his rage and try his best to gently coax her: "Don't be afraid, everything is alright now, and our son is fine too."

"You must take good care of yourself so that our son can grow strong."

With the emperor's repeated comforting words and the mention of the child, Chu Yue finally stopped sobbing and smiled, "Your Majesty, I am so lucky to have met you."

The emperor's usually cold and stern face softened slightly as he held his woman, who was pregnant with his child, in his arms, looking utterly content.

"Alright, take a nap. I'll stay with you and our son." The emperor's gentleness was completely different from before.

The emperor stroked Chu Yue's slender back, kissed her forehead, and gently placed her on the bed.

He slowly got up, preparing to take off his outer robe and lie down next to her.

Chu Yue noticed his movement and immediately reached out her soft, boneless hand to tightly grasp his sleeve: "Your Majesty... please don't leave your concubine."

Her voice was urgent and pleading, her beautiful eyes misty as she looked at the emperor, filled with helplessness and panic, hoping he would agree to stay.

"I won't leave. I'll take off my outer robe and stay with you. Don't be afraid."

Chu Yue then let go of his hand, but still kept her eyes fixed on him, afraid that he would suddenly leave.

After removing his outer robe, the emperor lifted the brocade quilt, lay down beside her, and embraced Chu Yue's soft body.

His broad, strong chest gave her endless peace of mind and support, and his powerful hands covered the belly of the person in his arms, the warmth seeming to penetrate her skin.

Chu Yue leaned obediently against his chest and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's all my fault... I've made you worry."

"It's good that you and the prince are alright. Don't overthink things. I have never blamed you."

Although he was a little angry the first time, he never blamed her afterward, no matter what.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

"Sleep peacefully, I am here and will not leave."

Chu Yue then softly hummed in agreement and fell asleep peacefully in his arms.

The emperor looked down at her peaceful sleeping face, his expression softening. As long as she and his son were alright, that was all that mattered.

The next day, when Chu Yue woke up, she heard Xiao Tao say that His Majesty had ordered that Consort Shu would continue to manage the Imperial Seal and other palace affairs.

Furthermore, the greetings to the Empress on the first and fifteenth of each month did not need to be made there.

If anything happens in the inner palace, just report it to Consort Shu.

"Your Highness, you don't know, on my way to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine, I passed by Huayu Palace and heard noises coming from inside. I guess it was Her Majesty the Empress throwing things around again."

Xiao Tao covered her mouth and chuckled, "But the Empress is really in good spirits. Everyone in the palace knows that whenever the Empress is unhappy, she smashes things in the palace."

Those porcelain pieces have been replaced countless times.

"You... keep your voice down," Chu Yue said softly.

Xiao Tao mischievously looked around and then shut her mouth.

Chu Yue stroked her belly. Linglingyi had already told her that her favorability rating had reached sixty.

What you said yesterday really resonated with the emperor.

He had never received the Empress Dowager's love since childhood, so Chu Yue's protectiveness of her child touched him deeply.

Moreover, the emperor would not allow his child to leave his biological mother.

He would never let his children be without what he himself did not have.