Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 124 The Deeply Affectionate and Obsessive Emperor and His Beloved Concubine 1

"I won't touch you. You'd better behave yourself tonight. Don't break the rules at the palace banquet tomorrow!" Xiao Yu's voice was icy. He glanced at the helpless and aggrieved Chu Yue with extreme disgust, then turned and left the bridal chamber.

Xiao Tao choked back tears: "Madam, why is the General like this?"

Chu Yue shook her head bitterly and said in a hoarse voice, "Help me wash up first, I need to go to the palace to express my gratitude tomorrow."

Xiao Tao wanted to say something more, but seeing her mistress like this, she swallowed her words and served her washing up in an orderly manner.

Three days ago

The original owner accidentally fell into the river while playing by the river. She was rescued by General Xiao Yu, who happened to be passing by. There were many people at the time, and the original owner was the daughter of a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel.

Under pressure, and seeing the original owner's disheveled appearance, Xiao Yu had no choice but to agree to marry her.

However, Xiao Yu was already married, and the couple lived in harmony and had a daughter, Xiao Yan. Unfortunately, his wife passed away from illness a few years ago.

Xiao Yu was heartbroken. He raised his daughter alone and had no intention of remarrying. He had only done this out of kindness and intended to leave after rescuing the person, but he never expected to be seen by someone.

As a military general, he was not good with words, so he had no choice but to agree to the marriage.

Chu Yue arrived when the original owner was rescued. The Chu family found her and immediately took her back to their mansion.

After returning home, after a lot of fuss, Chu Yue was treated by the royal physician and settled in her own boudoir.

At this point, 001 also explained the mission of this small world.

When Chu Yue heard that her mission target was the emperor, she almost dropped her jaw in shock: "Are you kidding me?!"

If she's not mistaken, her next step should be marrying into the general's mansion.

"Yueyue, this is how this little world works. Your mission is to become the emperor's favorite concubine," Linglingyi explained.

Chu Yue clicked her tongue in amazement: "They're getting better and better at choosing..."

"General Xiao is very fond of his wife. He only married you this time because of pressure. I guess you won't have a good time. Be careful."

001 kindly reminded me.

"Thank you..."

"..."

Chu Yue sat in the bathtub, frowning in thought. Just as Linglingyi had said, Xiao Yu loathed her and only had his deceased wife in his heart.

"Madam..." Xiao Tao hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

Chu Yue knew what she was going to say, and gave a slight smile: "It will be fine in a few days, don't worry."

"Madam...Miss, I'm so sorry to have wronged you." Xiao Tao almost burst into tears, feeling sorry for her young lady. General Xiao was already over thirty, and his daughter was about to be engaged.

The poor young lady accidentally fell into the water and was rescued by General Xiao. A woman's reputation is of utmost importance, so she could only become a second wife.

"Xiao Tao, I'm fine, really," Chu Yue said softly to Xiao Tao. "Alright, help me up. We have to go to the palace tomorrow."

Xiao Tao nodded, choking back tears, and carefully wiped her clean, thinking to herself, "Miss is so pure and innocent, is General Xiao blind?"

I had no dreams that night.

next day

When Chu Yue finished tidying up and came out, Xiao Yu was already waiting in the courtyard. When he saw her come out, he subconsciously frowned.

When he looked at Chu Yue, his gaze was cold and hard, devoid of any warmth.

"Let's go." His expression was indifferent, and his voice was icy.

"Yes, General..." Chu Yue lowered her head, her voice low.

Xiao Yu had not heard Chu Yue speak, not even last night in the bridal chamber, he just spoke and left.

This was the first time I had heard her voice; it was soft, gentle, and heavenly.

When he rescued her that day, he was stunned by her appearance, but he was only surprised for a moment and his heart was unmoved. He only had his wife in his heart.

Last night in the new house, she looked even more stunning with heavy makeup. In the dim candlelight, her skin was like jade, exuding a youthful and alluring aura.

But in his eyes, these things were like lifeless objects. What use were they, no matter how beautiful they were? None of them could compare to his wife's gentleness and virtue.

Xiao Yu turned and left indifferently. He had practiced martial arts for many years and walked with very large strides.

Chu Yue followed behind, the two keeping a distance from each other, and they didn't look like a newlywed couple at all.

After boarding the carriage, Xiao Yu sat on one side of the carriage to avoid suspicion, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Helpless, Chu Yue could only lean against the car door, trying to minimize her presence.

Upon arriving at the palace gate, Xiao Yu dismounted from the carriage first and walked forward without stopping.

Chu Yue struggled to keep up, causing onlookers to exchange bewildered glances.

The palace banquet was held in the Imperial Garden, which was decorated with lanterns all around, creating an exquisite and beautiful setting.

At the banquet, Xiao Yu sat down with an air of authority. As a military general with great achievements, he was treated with utmost respect by everyone.

And since he had just gotten married, it was inevitable that I would congratulate him.

Xiao Yu, however, remained somewhat sullen, not even glancing at Chu Yue, who looked rather helpless beside him.

"His Majesty has arrived..." With a loud shout, the emperor's tall and imposing figure appeared in the Imperial Garden.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, I pay my respects..."

The emperor sat upright at the head of the table and said in a deep voice, "Rise and sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Chu Yue sat down next to Xiao Yu with her head down. She had just glanced at the emperor cautiously and was surprised.

The emperor was remarkably young and handsome, possessing the majesty of a ruler; simply sitting there exuded an invisible sense of oppression.

001 chimed in at the opportune moment: "How could we possibly wrong Yueyue? It won't be any worse..."

"That would be best..."

"..."

"Minister Xiao, I haven't yet congratulated you on marrying your beautiful wife." The emperor said with a slight smile.

Xiao Yu led several expeditions and returned victorious each time, making him a rare talent. The emperor valued his talent and regarded him highly.

"Your Majesty, I dare not accept such praise." Xiao Yu quickly stood up and bowed, and Chu Yue followed suit, standing beside him.

The emperor then looked at the person beside Xiao Yu and was slightly surprised for a moment. He hadn't expected there to be such a beauty in the world. He then smiled subtly, thinking that Xiao Yu was indeed very lucky.

"Please sit down. This is just a regular banquet; there's no need to be so formal," the emperor said, and the ministers relaxed considerably.

Xiao Yu was feeling distressed and unknowingly drank one cup after another.

Chu Yue picked up the wine pot and gently poured him a drink, saying softly, "General..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu made no attempt to hide his disgust. He glanced at her coldly and said in a deep voice, "You don't need to do these flattering things in front of me. Just do your duty. If you lose your manners in front of His Majesty, I can't save you."

Chu Yue's face paled, and she said in a trembling voice, "The general is right, I will remember..."

Xiao Yu stopped looking at her, poured himself a glass, and drank it down.

"General Xiao...which family's woman did you marry?" the emperor asked Xiao Quanzi beside him. He had just glanced over and noticed that General Xiao seemed to dislike his new wife.

Besides, he's usually too busy, so even if you mention it to him, he might not remember.

“Your Majesty, you’ve forgotten, she’s the daughter of Chu Yan, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel,” Xiao Quanzi replied respectfully in a low voice.

The emperor remained noncommittal, picked up his wine cup, tilted his head slightly, and drank it. However, he glanced at Xiao Yu out of the corner of his eye. His wife sat there somewhat helplessly, while General Xiao drank his wine, seemingly unwilling to pay her any attention.

Xiao Yu, at his age, married such a petite wife; he should cherish and pamper her, but instead, he treats her with indifference.

The emperor withdrew his gaze. That was the wife of his subject; he shouldn't have any thoughts about her, nor would he.