Chu Yu was the Empress Dowager's adopted daughter.
She was no true golden branch, yet growing up under the Empress Dowager's care let her enjoy a life of fine clothes and good food, and taste the benefits of power and splendor.
So she planned her path early on.
When the Empress Dowager asked if she would rather be the wife of a low-ranking official or a consort in the imperial harem, Chu Yu chose the latter without hesitation.
A few months later, the emperor ordered a selection of consorts.
The Empress Dowager's adopted daughter, Chu Yu, was beautiful as an immortal, gentle, kind, and virtuous. Not long after entering the palace, she won the emperor's favor.
In just a few years, she was promoted several times. After giving birth to a prince, she was named empress and became the mother of the realm. Her son was appointed crown prince.
With her title, power, and support all secured, Chu Yu's taut nerves finally eased for a moment after years of tension.
When a certain someone arrived as usual, Chu Yu no longer greeted him with her former warmth.
Wei Xun first took notice of Chu Yu because she looked so much like someone he knew.
For a long time, he watched coldly as she did everything she could to please the Empress Dowager, as her ambition shone through, and as she carefully tested the waters and maneuvered step by step to seize power.
On a moment's soft-hearted impulse, Wei Xun asked the Empress Dowager for her.
He never expected to bring a walking headache upon himself.
The troublemaker had a rather poor temper, but she was very good at winning people over.
Wei Xun visited the imperial harem more and more often.
Several years passed in a flash. One winter, as he watched the person in his arms want grapes but refuse to pick them herself, Wei Xun sighed silently. Since when had an emperor like him started waiting on someone?
He brought a grape to the troublemaker's lips. She furrowed her brows and said it was sour.
Wei Xun said coldly, "What a nuisance."
The troublemaker nestled in his arms and suddenly leaned in to cover the corner of his lips with hers. "It's sweet now."
Wei Xun's expression shifted slightly, but he kept his face cold. The troublemaker in his arms was already laughing so hard she was trembling.
When she had laughed enough, the troublemaker ordered him to keep peeling grapes.
Once she had her fill, she nestled in his arms and fell asleep without a care in the world.
Another winter came, and the troublemaker was elevated to the position of empress.
Their child became crown prince.
As the troublemaker grew more and more distant toward him, Wei Xun woke from his dream.
The troublemaker cared only for power and splendor, and had no affection for him at all. Hadn't he known that from the very beginning?
[About Chu Yu no longer bothering to pretend once she has power in her hands, and a certain man taking it rather hard]
P.S. A harem intrigue story. The male lead is not a virgin.
Theme: Honesty with each other
It hurts so much🤔The person you trust the most betrays you first🤔
When I walk on the road, I suppress my desire for renewal all the time🐶🐶🐶
Chu Concubine is a bit awkward to read. When will the heroine be given a title?
Weiji, why are you angry at 🐟🐟?
I'm the one being treated like a monkey💔I'm still seriously thinking about whether I can live for seven months
I'm really looking forward to seeing the female protagonist's bad attitude after being promoted and the anxious look of the male protagonist in the back of the copy. Haha [Sunglasses] I want to see the male protagonist suffer.
Isn't it possible that Shu Fei's poisoning is related to 🐟's medicinal residue? Tonic! 😭
Nice. It's been a while since I read Gong Douwen, but each article is a bit short.
Why are you walking without making a sound when you are so tipsy? You are scared to death of Yuan Bao [Loading] (Yes, I already unilaterally believe that 🐟 is Yuan Yuan)
The first one occupied the sofa [touching his head] Oh, I finished reading it in one go! Will it be longer on the day I join v? (Look forward to it🥰)