Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 227 High-Ranking Regent × Frail Orphan Girl 4

After Chu Yue learned of Qi Yuan's identity, she became more resistant to him and spoke less. No matter how Qi Yuan tried to coax her, it was no use.

He had been here for a long time and had to go back, but he couldn't bring Yue'er with him this time. Now that he knew her identity, Qi Yuan instructed his guards to find someone to serve Chu Yue.

After he left, Chu Yue needed someone by her side. Although she had bodyguards, she couldn't be without someone by her side.

"Moon, now that you know my identity, you should understand that I have important matters to attend to, so I need to leave for a few days. You wait here for me to return."

"I've left someone to protect you. This girl will stay with you and take care of you." Qi Yuan never imagined he would be so long-winded. He was very worried about leaving.

Chu Yue looked at the girl behind him, her face paling. Did he still not want her?

So, are you going to abandon her and leave?

"Madam, my name is Xiaotao. I will take care of you from now on."

Xiao Tao had been orphaned since childhood and had been sold from person to person. This time, the person who bought her said that she would take care of the lady of a wealthy family, so how could she refuse?

Sure enough, the lady seemed to have a good temper, and she would finally no longer have to live a hard life.

Qi Yuan dismissed Xiao Tao, as he had many more words to say to Yue'er.

Chu Yue, pale-faced, was pulled into the house, feeling bitter and helpless.

"Moon, have you remembered everything I said?" Qi Yuan was very worried.

"Husband..." Chu Yue's eyes welled up with tears, "Can you take me with you? I..."

She had been feeling unwell lately, and with her limited medical knowledge, she knew she was pregnant.

What will she do if he doesn't come back?

Qi Yuan was pleased that she called him "husband" again. Ever since she learned his identity, she had become somewhat distant, let alone call him affectionately.

But this trip is dangerous, and taking her along will only make her afraid and worried. He will come to pick her up as soon as he has dealt with the aftermath.

"Moon, this journey is very dangerous. I can't take you with me. You stay here and wait for me to come back."

Chu Yue's face turned completely pale, and the words that almost came out were stuck in her throat.

She had only one thought: he didn't want her anymore. Of course, he was a prince; why would he want her?

"I... understand," Chu Yue murmured.

Qi Yuan didn't have time to notice her expression, or even to wipe away her tears, before he turned and strode away.

Chu Yue gently touched her lower abdomen, tears streaming down her face.

……

Qi Yuan rushed back to the palace, only managing to see the emperor one last time.

Kicking the imperial physician to the ground, Qi Yuan said in a chilling tone, "They all deserve to die! Why would my imperial brother do this!"

Thinking that he had only managed to hear his elder brother's last words, Qi Yuan was filled with uncontrollable rage.

There was clearly no accident; they're all quacks!

"Your Highness, spare me! Your Highness, it's His Majesty's own fault for refusing to take the medicine... I... I deserve to die."

The crown prince wailed loudly to the side, and the entire hall was deathly silent. Qi Yuan closed his eyes and said, "Get out!"

"Uncle...Father..." The Crown Prince choked up, his small shoulders trembling.

Qi Yuan's eyes were bloodshot, and he said in a hoarse voice, "With the Imperial Uncle here..."

My elder brother has been tormented by illness for a long time; perhaps this is a relief.

When the emperor died, the crown prince succeeded him as the new emperor. Because the crown prince was young, Qi Yuan became the regent and held all power. Once the crown prince was old enough to be independent, everything would be returned to him.

No one dared to object!

The palace was filled with wailing, but the Crown Prince had stopped crying and was handling all affairs.

By the time everything was finally finished, it was almost the end of the year.

Qi Yuan then took a break to go pick up Chu Yue. He missed her terribly, and only after leaving did he realize what it meant to feel like three autumns had passed in a single day.

The pain of missing her was unbearable for him. Now that everything was settled, it was time to bring her back and make her his queen.

Qi Yuan couldn't wait to return to the small courtyard where Chu Yue lived, a place filled with their beautiful memories.

Thinking of the gentle way he sat in the courtyard watching Yue'er dry herbs, Qi Yuan's expression softened.

Pushing open the gate to the courtyard, even though I'd been away for over a month, it still felt so familiar and welcoming.

If Yue'er wants to come back to live here in the future, that's not impossible. After all, this place makes people feel that life is peaceful and tranquil.

"Where's Madame?"

Hearing the voice, Xiao Tao trembled in fright and stammered, "Your Highness...you've arrived."

The lady had already told her the prince's identity.

"Why are you so panicked? I'm asking you, where is your wife?"

Qi Yuan knew without even thinking that it was Yue'er who revealed his identity.

"Your Highness...Madam...has gone out to gather herbs." Xiao Tao tried to remain calm, but her voice trembled slightly.

Qi Yuan frowned as he looked at her, not understanding why she was so afraid. He figured she must have been frightened by knowing his identity.

Yue'er was just as scared back then, and now she's probably out gathering herbs again.

"Prepare water, I need to bathe." After tidying up, I saw Yue'er again, weary from the journey.

Xiao Tao hesitated before going to prepare water.

Remembering the previous accident, Qi Yuan summoned his bodyguard: "Go find the madam."

The guard was stunned: "Your Highness, the Madam... hasn't gone out?"

"What did you say!" Qi Yuan's face darkened instantly.

Xiao Tao dropped the bucket in her hands and knelt down with a thud: "Your Highness, spare me..."

"Where has Madam gone!" Qi Yuan's tone was like a sharp blade carrying a chill.

He only usually restrains his aura when facing Chu Yue; this is his usual self.

“Your Highness, after you left, the Madam never left the courtyard. I have been protecting her from a distance and have not seen her go out.”

The guards didn't understand why either.

"Say!"

Xiao Tao was startled, remembering what her mistress had told her—that she was worried about being punished and had asked her to tell the truth.

"Madam...Madam is gone."

"You'd better explain what you mean by leaving."

Qi Yuan pursed his lips, not understanding why everything happened so suddenly. He had promised to wait for him to come back when he left that day.

They were already like husband and wife, sharing their feelings for each other. Was it all just wishful thinking on his part during their time together?

"Madam...she only said...she's an orphan, she's all alone wherever she goes..."

Xiao Tao replied tremblingly.

Why did she say that?

Qi Yuan's heart clenched; why did Yue'er have to pierce his heart like this?

"Madam...didn't say..."

"You didn't leave a single word?" Qi Yuan's tone was icy, his eyes terrifying.

Xiao Tao trembled: "Madam... didn't say anything, but she often sat alone in the courtyard looking in the direction outside. Half a month ago, Madam suddenly said she wanted to leave. I tried to persuade her for a long time, but when I woke up the next day, Madam had already left."

"After the prince left, the lady couldn't eat anything, and she would vomit whatever she ate. She also forbade me from telling anyone."

“She often tells me things that the servants can’t understand. The lady said she couldn’t take me away and told me to stay here.”

Qi Yuan's anger grew stronger as he listened, and despite his repeated warnings before leaving, she didn't listen.