12dz Chapter 2 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
Chapter 2 The Cold-Hearted Emperor and His Favorite Concubine
On the second day,
Xiao Tao woke Chu Yue up early and helped her get ready.
Chu Yue already looked outstanding with just a little makeup; it wouldn't be good if she became too conspicuous now.
This way it's different from before, but not too conspicuous.
When Chu Yue arrived at the Empress's palace, everyone else was already there.
As soon as she entered, all eyes fell on her.
The Imperial Concubine, the Virtuous Concubine, and the Wise Concubine were all astonished. This was Consort Chu?
When did she become so beautiful?
Chu Yue walked in and bowed to each of them, saying, "Greetings to all the ladies..."
They were already stunned by her current appearance. What will she be like in the future?
"Yueyue, they're like idiots..." Linglingyi gloated as she flapped her little wings.
"Shut up!" Chu Yue muttered to herself.
"Consort Chu, get up," Consort Zhang said coldly, though she was also startled by Chu Yue's appearance.
But what does it matter? His Majesty is cold and indifferent to every woman, no matter how beautiful she is.
"Sister Chu, you've become even more beautiful since I last saw you."
Consort Shu spoke warmly, as if they were very familiar with each other.
Chu Yue secretly rolled her eyes. It's been so long since we last saw each other; no one even knew the original owner was dead.
"Your Majesty, you flatter me. I am but a plain and unremarkable person."
Chu Yue lowered her head and said modestly.
Consort Shu felt awkward, turned her head away, and stopped talking and looking at her.
Chu Yue found her seat and sat down in the very back.
She was constantly being looked at by people in the hall, but she pretended not to notice.
"His Majesty has arrived. Her Majesty the Empress has arrived..." A loud announcement caused everyone in the hall to stand up.
"Greetings to His Majesty, greetings to Her Majesty the Empress..."
Everyone was astonished. How could His Majesty be in the Empress's palace?
You should know that His Majesty might not even visit the inner palace once a month.
"Rise, all of you..." Empress Chen said dignifiedly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty the Empress..."
Chu Yue subtly looked up from the back and was slightly surprised; the emperor was quite handsome.
With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, he exudes an imposing aura even without anger; simply sitting there, he commands great power.
"Yueyue, don't worry, the male lead you're going to seduce won't be bad."
"Zero Zero One said cheerfully."
"Go away..."
"..."
The empress looked at the people below with a hint of smugness, then turned to look at the emperor beside her, even though the emperor's face was indifferent and his gaze seemed to be fixed on nowhere.
But even this alone is enough to strike at anyone in the hall.
The emperor had countless beauties in his harem, but he treated them all as mere decorations. Even she, the empress, could not gain the emperor's slightest favor.
Last night, for some reason, His Majesty went to her palace. Although he did nothing, who would know? Let them suffer.
"The weather is getting warmer, so please be careful when you go back later, ladies."
The Empress was dignified and virtuous. She gave instructions to everyone, and when she looked at Chu Yue, she was surprised for a moment, but then her expression returned to normal.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty..."
"Alright, I have other matters to attend to, I'll be leaving now." The emperor said, then got up and left.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty..."
Chu Yue bowed her head in greeting from behind.
The emperor paused for a second as he passed by her, then left.
"I'm fine, my sisters, you may go back now."
His Majesty has left, and the Empress is too exhausted to deal with them.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave..."
On the way back, Chu Yue asked Linglingyi, "How do you win over the emperor with so many women?"
No wonder they called her here; it probably wasn't a good job.
"Yueyue, don't be discouraged. The first task won't be too difficult. The emperor is just focused on politics and hasn't met the right person yet. Now that you're here, it's up to you."
001's persistent PUA.
"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. If we don't complete this mission, none of us will survive!"
Chu Yue roared through gritted teeth.
Startled, Zero Zero Fluttered its little wings and dared not speak again; there was no system more humble than it.
Its colleagues, also systems, have their hosts completely under their control, while it's the one being controlled, boohoo...
"Yueyue, Yueyue..."
"what,"
Chu Yue yelled impatiently at 001, "You better have something to do!"
"Ahead, the Emperor..."
Chu Yue looked up. Sure enough, the emperor was sitting in the pavilion.
Turning around, I saw that we had arrived at the Imperial Garden.
"Should we go over and pay our respects, Yueyue?"
"Nonsense, she's the emperor's concubine now. If she doesn't greet him, she'd have a death wish."
Chu Yue said irritably, "Stupid system..."
"Oh……"
Chu Yue walked gracefully over and gave a slight bow: "This concubine greets Your Majesty..."
The emperor glanced at them expressionlessly. He had only just sat down when someone came over. They must have a death wish.
"Your Majesty, this is Consort Chu from the Linlang Pavilion," said Xiao Fuzi, who was beside the emperor, in a low voice.
Your Majesty finally had a chance to rest and relax in the Imperial Garden, so why is Consort Chu here? Is she spying on Your Majesty's whereabouts?
That's really bold.
"Rise," the emperor said calmly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Chu Yue stood up, feeling that the air pressure around her was a bit low.
As expected, the ones that require a strategy are the toughest to crack.
"Yueyue, he's so cold, he didn't even look at you..."
"roll!"
"..." They won't even let me speak the truth...
"Yueyue, the Emperor's favorability towards you has decreased by 30%."
"..." If we don't leave now, when will we?
"Your Majesty, I had no intention of disturbing you, so I will take my leave now."
Chu Yue said understandingly.
Upon hearing this, the emperor glanced over coldly. When he saw Chu Yue's appearance, he was slightly taken aback. He had noticed her earlier in the Empress's palace, but he didn't remember having such a person in his harem.
The emperor snapped out of his thoughts. Wasn't it because he saw him here that he came over? Now he wanted to leave, was this a ploy to lure him in?
The emperor was most annoyed by these women; not only were they chattering away, but they also loved to scheme against each other.
"Step down," the emperor said coldly.
"Yueyue, favorability -10%."
How cold-hearted!
"Yes, this concubine takes her leave..."
Chu Yue turned and left.
"Yueyue, I finally have a chance to be alone with you, why did you leave?"
"Let's make our presence known first, take it slow. Didn't you see the look in his eyes that could kill?"
Chu Yue rolled her eyes at Linglingyi, wondering why her brain was getting less and less sharp.
She's already a favored concubine right from the start, isn't she? Her favorability rating is already so low.
"Yueyue is still the smartest."
Zero Zero One flapped its little wings and quickly followed.
As soon as Chu Yue got back, she took out the "Tender Feelings Like Water" pill from the props and ate it.
The emperor was like a sword and spear, impervious to harm; only a gentle and tender woman could enter his heart.
"You're brilliant, Yueyue!" Linglingyi flattered.
"Don't make me slap you..."
"..."