Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 204 Heartless and Cold-Hearted Emperor × Little Palace Maid 15

"Why are you being so brave today? Why haven't you come to inform me?"

The emperor held her as they lay down to sleep, and then began to settle scores.

Chu Yue glanced at him cautiously: "Your Majesty... you've arranged everything so well, and with Granny Qin here, I thought you were busy, so I didn't..."

The emperor cherished her most because she was so sensible. Despite having no family background, she was always careful and cautious. Even though she was pregnant, she never took advantage of his favor.

He must have been afraid, which is why he secretly gave birth alone. Fortunately, he had already made all the arrangements, otherwise, he dared not imagine what the consequences would have been.

"You are very brave, I will reward you, you may make your request."

The emperor said indulgently.

"I have already mentioned it; I want Your Majesty to accompany me."

Chu Yue said earnestly.

The emperor asked helplessly, "Isn't there anything else?"

"Then... shall I think about it?"

"Hmm." The emperor reluctantly agreed: "Alright, go to sleep, there's no rush."

Chu Yue was exhausted and fell asleep quickly.

next day

Huayu Palace

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, Consort Jin Zhao of Tanghua Palace has given birth!" Yun Li rushed in to report.

Yunxiang was beaten thirty times and lost a leg. The task of serving the Empress personally was then taken over by Yunli.

"Splash!"

The sound of a teacup hitting the ground.

The Empress's face darkened, filled with disbelief, resentment, and jealousy: "When did this happen?!"

"Your Majesty, news of yesterday's events only came out today," Yun Li said solemnly.

The Empress laughed in anger: "Well, well, you managed to give birth so quietly. Your Majesty is really protective of your child."

"Your Majesty, His Majesty is very pleased and has already sent someone to inform Consort Shu that he wishes to promote Jin Zhaoyi to the rank of Consort."

"A lowly maidservant, born to serve others, took advantage of her looks to get ahead..." The Empress paused halfway through her sentence, gritting her teeth as she asked Yunli, "What did she give birth to?"

"Your Majesty, Consort Jin has given birth to the eldest princess," Yun Li said respectfully.

Hearing this answer, the Empress felt a little relieved: "She's just a princess, why is Your Majesty so happy?"

"To promote her to a higher rank is simply insane."

"Your Majesty, now that Consort Jin has been promoted, she can personally raise the princess."

Yunli reminded her.

"I don't want to give a princess that much face. If it were a prince, I could raise him and see. But that lowly maid dared to seduce His Majesty behind my back. I will never let her get away with it. Separating her from her daughter is enough to make her suffer."

"Walk."

The Empress, her face grim, went to fetch the princess before the imperial decree could be delivered to the palace.

Liran Palace

Ruyan also hurriedly went to report to Consort Shu: "Your Majesty, Consort Jin has given birth to a princess. His Majesty is very happy and has informed you that Consort Jin has been promoted to the rank of Consort."

Consort Shu was stunned for a moment, then raised the corners of her mouth: "I didn't expect Consort Jin to have this ability."

"The Empress must be furious," Consort Shu said with a soft laugh.

"Your Majesty, aren't you worried? Consort Jin is about to be promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine."

Ruyan was extremely anxious.

"What's the use of my being anxious? She has done a good job by giving birth to the princess, and His Majesty is pleased. As for what reward she receives, it's not up to me to decide."

"Go and inform her that I am aware of the matter and that I will take care of the promotion of Consort Jin."

Since Feng Yin is with her, she will naturally be informed of these matters.

"Your Majesty, how can you be so calm?" Ru Yan was extremely anxious. She was about to become a concubine and had a child. Who knew what the future held?

"Alright, look at you. I'm not even in a hurry. But you're so anxious. Don't worry, there are plenty of people who are more anxious than me." Consort Shu twitched the corner of her mouth: "Don't be fooled by those who seem calm and indifferent to the world. They're actually more anxious than anyone else."

"go quickly."

Let them make a fuss; the more they make a fuss, the more secure she will be with the Phoenix Seal.

Ru Yan calmed down and nodded: "Yes, this servant will go right away."

Tanghua Palace

Chu Yue leaned against the pillow, looking at the baby in the swaddling clothes with doting tenderness. The baby's little mouth moved occasionally, making the baby look more and more adorable.

"Granny, how come she's changed so much after just one night?"

Granny Qin, holding the child, approached her with a helpless smile. "Consort Zhao, children change so quickly, they look different every day. The princess was well cared for in your womb, and she's such a well-behaved little thing."

“The princess resembles Zhaoyi, especially her eyes,” Xiaotao said happily as she leaned closer.

Chu Yue chuckled. How could anyone tell now? Besides, she's fast asleep.

“Your Highness, Xiao Tao is right, I think so too,” Fangcao chimed in.

“Okay, you guys decide,” Chu Yue replied softly.

"Yue'er, now that you've given birth to a princess, His Majesty has promoted you to the rank of Consort. He's already instructed Consort Shu to make preparations. The investiture ceremony will be held no later than the princess's one-month celebration." Granny Qin said earnestly, "His Majesty is overjoyed. He stayed by your side all night and only left this morning. You must seize this opportunity to firmly grasp His Majesty's heart."

"It's alright if your first child is a princess. We'll take it slow. With your good fortune, it's only a matter of time before you give birth to a prince."

Granny Qin was also worried about her. Without a good family background, she could only rely on her son to gain status. Although her first child was a princess, it didn't matter, as His Majesty was still happy.

"Granny, Yue'er has remembered everything."

Chu Yue nodded. When she woke up this morning, the bed was still warm, so His Majesty must have left not long ago.

001 also told her that the progress had reached 75, which was already quite fast.

"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived..."

The abrupt report broke the harmonious atmosphere in the hall. Qin Mama's face darkened, and she held the child in front of Chu Yue to protect her.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Empress..." Granny Qin carried the princess and bowed, and Xiao Tao and Fang Cao also bowed in the same manner.

The Empress walked straight to Granny Qin, looked at the sleeping princess, and reached out her hand: "Let me hug you."

"Granny..." Chu Yue said nervously. Granny Qin, holding the princess, turned slightly to the side and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. The princess is asleep. I was just about to take her away to rest."

"Granny Qin, I only wanted to hug the princess, how dare you disobey me?"

The Empress's face was grim, and her tone was stern.

"Your Majesty, the princess is still young, lest she offend you. I will personally apologize to Your Majesty once I am feeling better..."

Chu Yue straightened up slightly, looking somewhat anxious.

"Consort Jin, you haven't even been promoted to the rank of Consort yet, and you're already so bold? As the Empress Dowager, the mother of the princess, am I not even allowed to hug her?"

The Empress glared at Chu Yue with a dark expression.

The palace was too noisy, and the princess couldn't sleep peacefully. She stirred her small body and burst into tears.

"Granny, give it to me." Chu Yue's heart broke when she heard this voice. She hurriedly took the child and held her in her arms, gently coaxing, "Don't cry, don't cry, Princess, don't cry."

"Your Majesty, Consort Jin is still in her postpartum period, and the princess is so young. Please be lenient and don't frighten the princess."

"Granny Qin, I only show you respect because you watched His Majesty grow up. When did it become your place to lecture me?"

"I want to hug the princess, but you all keep making excuses. You've all got some nerve."

The queen's voice was so loud that the princess cried incessantly.