Chapter 1971: She Saved the Emperor, Did You?

Attendant Zhou saving the emperor was a great achievement. This reward is suitable, Ning Shu said with an unchanged expression.

Zhao Xu shook his head. The one who saved me was the empress. If the empress hadnt pulled me away, I wouldve very likely been injured. I dont even know how I should reward my empress.

Ning Shu shook her head. The emperor and his wife are of one body. The subject wife is just relieved that Your Majesty is safe and sound.

Zhao Xu had a gratified smile on his face and briefly conversed with Ning Shu and Consort Zhuang before leaving.

Your Majesty As soon as Zhao Xu left, Consort Zhuang started wailing at Ning Shu. How could Attendant Zhou rise in importance like this!? Promoted two ranks up after attending to the emperor for a single night!

When this consort entered the emperors palace, I was a mere imperial concubine. Up until now, Ive only risen to the status of consort. Consort Zhuang was indignant. What other concubine in this inner palace ever got treatment like her?

Ning Shu took a sip of tea. Her tone was indifferent as she said, She saved the emperor, you didnt.

Had I known earlier, this consort would have practiced martial arts at home! Grandfather always said that this consort is a girl and shouldnt be practicing martial arts. But if I knew martial arts and encountered such a thing, then this consort would also be able to save the emperor. Consort Zhuang twisted her handkerchief.

In the future, if this consort sees Attendant Zhou again

Its n.o.ble Lady Zhou now. Ning Shu contemplated what Consort Zhuang said. Its useless for us to discuss this. Let His Majesty visit your palace.

Consort Zhuang pouted. Visiting this consorts palace would also mean visiting the Jade Court.

The matter of Attendant Zhou being granted the t.i.tle of n.o.ble lady spread all over the inner palace. Everyone was shocked by the speed of Attendant Zhous promotion. Taking everything into account, she had jumped four ranks in two months.

This kind of special favor had never been enjoyed by any imperial concubine before.

Many concubines went to Ning Shu to verify the truth of the matter. Ning Shu merely said that it was His Majestys decree.

Many eyes reddened with jealousy, but no one could do anything about it.

Meanwhile, n.o.ble Lady Zhou received a notification from the system. You have completed the task of rising in rank within two months. Task reward: a perfect body. The body will transform now.

n.o.ble Lady Zhou suddenly felt her body, particularly her abdomen, warm. Something was moving slightly and after quite a while of squirming, it stopped.

Transformation complete. Please continue to work hard. Issuing the next task: most favored in the inner palace. Have the emperor favor you for three consecutive days, the favored concubine systems mechanical voice said.

Three days? Thankfully it wasnt seven days. Last night was already the first so there were only two days left.

If Zhao Xu came again that night, hed feel the sensation of her changed body. She heard that it would make men especially infatuated. Then she wouldnt have to fear him not coming back in the future.

n.o.ble Lady Zhou waited for Zhao Xu. After dark, a eunuch she was familiar with came to inform her to get ready to receive the emperor.

n.o.ble Lady Zhou was thrilled, thinking that her luck had improved recently. Everything was going smoothly.

She washed up and prepared everything appropriately. Meanwhile, Zhao Xu had arranged a ride and arrived.

When he did, Zhao Xu was greeted by a flushed face and a body carrying a freshly-bathed fragrance. He felt as though this woman became more charming all the time. As he looked at her, he felt an unexpected restlessness within.

Zhao Xu narrowed his eyes at n.o.ble Lady Zhou when she curtsied. He teasingly said, Our beloved concubine is very fragrant.

n.o.ble Lady Zhous face burned. Has Your Majesty dined yet?

I came over precisely to eat. Zhao Xu pulled n.o.ble Lady Zhou into his embrace and took a deep breath.

n.o.ble Lady Zhou smiled artfully and, sweetly holding Zhao Xus fingers, pulled him to the bed. Zhao Xu smiled and pressed down on n.o.ble Lady Zhous body.

Translator: Kiara