Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 153 The Rough-Hearted Emperor and the Delicate Imperial Concubine 11

After Chu Yue finished bathing, the emperor had already sent someone to bring her the medicine.

The emperor came forward, picked her up, and placed her on the bed. He lifted her sheer underpants and reached out to apply medicine to her.

"Hiss..." Chu Yue's leg trembled, and she let out a soft gasp.

The emperor's movements became much lighter.

He applied the ointment to her and pulled down her pants, saying, "It won't hurt in a little while."

"Your Majesty, I thank you..." Chu Yue's complexion had improved considerably.

The emperor nodded and turned to wash up.

When they returned, Chu Yue was almost asleep. Helpless, the emperor held her and helped her lie down.

Chu Yue nestled comfortably in his arms and then fell asleep.

This gesture pleased the emperor, who lowered his head to kiss her forehead before embracing her and falling asleep.

……

In the Imperial Garden, Chu Yue was feeding the plump koi carp by the clear spring pond. The koi carp in the palace were raised very well, and each one was plump.

Chu Yue couldn't help but laugh as she watched the koi struggling to swim.

"Your Highness, what are you laughing at?" Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju, who were sitting beside her, asked softly when they saw her chuckling.

Chu Yue tossed down some fish food: "Look how cute they are swimming."

Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju couldn't help but feel helpless. As long as the Empress is in a good mood, that's all that matters. Last time, she injured her knee and had to stay in the palace for several days.

Now that I can get out, naturally everything feels good.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Consort Rou..." Consort Chen had arrived at Qingquan Pond at some point, and it was not far away.

Chu Yue looked over and said calmly, "Get up."

"Your Majesty is in high spirits. These koi are fortunate to be fed by Your Majesty personally," Consort Chen said with a smile as she stood up.

She tended to the epiphyllum in the palace every day, carefully protecting it, afraid that if she accidentally killed it, His Majesty would blame her. In the hot summer, she had to be even more careful, but Consort Rou was carefree and at ease.

"Just something to do," Chu Yue replied casually.

Consort Chen was unwilling. She looked at the clear spring pool and then at the spot where Chu Yue was standing.

If Consort Rou were to fall... wouldn't she suffer terribly given her health?

No, that would only make His Majesty pity her even more.

"I was feeling bored in the palace, so I came out for a walk," Consort Chen stepped forward and looked at the fish food in Chu Yue's hand. "Your Majesty, may I also feed these koi?"

"Xiao Tao, give some to Consort Chen." Chu Yue took a few steps back.

"Your Majesty, please use the one in your hand." Consort Chen quickly grabbed his hand and held it tightly. If Consort Rou pushed her into the water, His Majesty wouldn't be able to protect her no matter what.

Chu Yue was startled and tried to pull her hand back, but Consort Chen grabbed her forcefully. What was she trying to do?

Consort Chen took a few steps closer to the pool, her upper body already leaning over the railing: "Your Highness, Consort Rou, what are you doing?"

Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju were stunned for a few seconds by this sudden change. After they came to their senses, they immediately grabbed Chu Yue: "Your Majesty!"

Chu Yue's expression turned sour; Consort Chen was trying to frame her!

Really looking for death!

With a sudden effort, Chu Yue pulled Consort Chen back and switched places with her. Now Chu Yue was close to the railing, teetering on the verge of falling.

"Miss!"

"Miss!"

Consort Chen intended to fall in herself, but was pulled back forcefully. Before she could recover from the shock, she heard a splash and Chu Yue fell into the water.

"Help! Help! Consort Rou has fallen into the water!"

Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju started calling for help.

Xiaoju didn't care about anything else and jumped into the water. She was sent to follow Chuyue because she was good at everything.

Consort Chen was so frightened that she stood there, trembling all over.

"Your Highness, Xiao Ju! Hurry!!" Xiao Tao, who was lying on the edge of the pool, saw Xiao Ju supporting Chu Yue's body and anxiously called for them to swim over.

The palace servants who heard the commotion rushed over. Chu Yue had been rescued, but she was unconscious and soaking wet.

Xiao Tao immediately took off her outer garment to wrap her up, and then quickly ordered the palace servants: "Quickly, bring the sedan chair over and send Her Highness back!"

Soon, palace servants carried a sedan chair over, and Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju helped Chu Yue inside.

They returned to Jade Hibiscus Palace amidst the chaos of war.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!" Xiao Caizi shouted, "Consort Rou has fallen into the water!"

"What did you say!" Upon hearing this, the emperor was instantly enraged. How could Consort Rou have fallen into the water!

"Your Majesty, news has come from Yufu Palace that Consort Rou was feeding fish by the Qingquan Pond when she got into an argument with Consort Chen, who then pushed Consort Rou into the water!"

"This is outrageous! Bring her here!"

The emperor was furious and, after saying this, headed towards the Jade Hibiscus Palace.

Jade Hibiscus Palace

Chu Yue lay on the bed, her face pale, trembling even in her unconscious state.

"Imperial Physician, how is Her Majesty?" Xiao Tao was extremely anxious. Her Majesty was frail; how could she withstand falling into the water?

Xiaoju changed her clothes and stood guard beside her.

Before the imperial physician could answer, the emperor arrived with lightning speed. Seeing Consort Rou lying weakly on the bed, he became even angrier: "How is Consort Rou?!"

"Your Majesty, Consort Rou choked on water, but fortunately she was rescued in time. She is very weak now and needs to be well cared for."

Consort Rou was in poor health, so the Imperial Hospital was on high alert. Visiting Yufu Palace had become a regular occurrence for her.

"Go and get the medicine quickly!" the emperor said in a deep voice. Looking at Consort Rou's trembling body, he sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her and the blanket into his arms.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave..."

The imperial physician quickly withdrew.

"Explain everything that happened today! Tell me clearly, word by word!"

Holding Consort Rou's trembling body, the emperor felt a slight pang in his heart.

"Your Majesty, Her Highness wanted to go for a walk today. When she arrived at the Imperial Garden, she was in the mood to feed the fish by the Clear Spring Pond, so we accompanied her. But after Consort Chen arrived, she suddenly pulled Her Highness closer to the pond after only a few words."

"The Empress was unable to dodge in time and was pushed into the water by Consort Chen. The Empress was already weak and was frightened. By the time Xiao Ju went down to rescue her, the Empress had already fainted."

Xiao Tao replied, choking back tears. At first, they didn't realize what was happening, but then they saw that Consort Chen wanted to jump into the water to frame the Empress.

The Empress must have realized it too, which is why she risked her life.

Although I know that the Empress did this intentionally, I still can't help but worry about her health.

The emperor's face grew darker as he listened. He knew how delicate Consort Rou was; even he wouldn't dare to lay a finger on her. Last time, she had only knelt for a short while, and her knees ached for a long time afterward.

I went out today because I felt a little better, but I didn't expect to suffer again.

"Has the person been brought here?" The emperor's face was ashen. If they dared to challenge the tower's bottom line, then they would see if they could withstand his wrath.

"Your Majesty, it's here. It's outside." Xiao Caizi swallowed hard; His Majesty's angry appearance was terrifying.

The emperor put down the frail beauty in his arms, who had stopped trembling, and then turned to leave.

Consort Chen knelt in the hall, trembling. That was not what she meant at all. She never expected that Consort Rou, who was in poor health, would be so cruel to her.

She should have been the one receiving pity, but now she has become Consort Rou, and she has become the sinner.

Will His Majesty listen to her explanation?