I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1101 407: Empress: Am I Really Going to Be the Little Thief’s Sister-in-Law This Time?!_3

Suddenly, he turned his head to look at the Crown Prince beside him and asked, "Ning An, I hear you have a good relationship with Chen Mo. What do you think should be done about this?"

The Crown Prince was suddenly called out and couldn't help but be taken aback.

Although he wanted to say he should let Chen Mo stay in the palace to play ball with him every day, he knew this wasn't the right occasion...

After pondering for a long while, he suddenly remembered that Chu Yanli had told him: As long as a proposal is made for Chen Mo to join the suitor selection at the right time, they can become family from then on!

Isn't this the right moment?

The Crown Prince made up his mind, and said seriously: "Constantly getting promoted is quite dull. Coincidentally, my aunt is still single, why not propose giving her in marriage to Chen Mo?"

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As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the ministers became extraordinarily interesting.

"Cough, cough!"

Chen Zhuo almost choked on his saliva, his cheeks flushing bright red.

"What nonsense are you spewing?!"

The Empress couldn't sit still any longer, wishing she could sew the Crown Prince's mouth shut!

"Your Highness, calm down."

Eunuch Jin reminded in a low voice.

The Empress bit her silver teeth tightly, her chest heaving up and down.

Yet before the civil and military officials, it was inappropriate to lose her temper, so she had to barely suppress the anger in her heart.

Emperor Wu Lie narrowed his eyes, nodded, and said: "Good idea, the man is unmarried and the woman is unwed, which makes the pair seem quite fitting. However, Yanli's character has always been stubborn; she might not heed my arrangements..."

"How about this, Yanli said she wants to publicly select a suitor, so let's have Chen Mo register as well. Whether they can end up together will then depend on fate..."

Having said this, he appeared slightly fatigued, propped himself up on the armrest, and stood up with difficulty, "So be it, I am a bit weary, and I will leave the court to be presided over by the Empress. As for other rewards and such, you may decide amongst yourselves."

"Let's go."

The old eunuch assisted Emperor Wu Lie down the imperial path, leaving no room for others to react.

The Empress had no inclination to hold any court, rose abruptly, and said coldly: "Prepare to return to the palace."

"Yes," Eunuch Jin replied, cleared his throat, and said: "Court dismissal!"

Before the words were finished, the Empress had already walked towards the back door of the hall, the Crown Prince hastened to catch up as he saw this.

"Mother, wait for me."

"Don't call me mother, I'm not your mother."

"..."

In the blink of an eye, the three of them left one after another.

Leaving a bunch of ministers standing there, looking at each other.

Today's court was turbulent with so much information that it became hard for them to digest all at once.

Until Lv Huaiyu walked out of the gate first, did others come to their senses and gradually leave the Golden Throne Hall.

"Mr. Chen, it seems His Majesty really intends to betroth the Princess to your son?"

"Then you will be royal and noble relatives, your career prospects will surely rise to great heights, you must look out for us..."

"If wealthy do not forget, do not forget!"

Chen Zhuo was surrounded by the crowd, still somewhat dizzy.

This kid said he was going to the Southern Border for a case, how did he end up involved with the Barbarian Tribe?

And inexplicably became a candidate for Prince Consort?

Then what about the Empress, the Daoist Venerable, how does one explain all of this?

"This small temple of the Chen Family is filled with so many immortals that it can't handle it anymore!"

"That rebel son is always causing trouble outside, making me worry along with him..."

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"Shuang Ge, wait a minute."

Lv Huaiyu walked quickly, trying to catch up with the figure ahead.

However, Lu Shuangge was even faster and disappeared in the blink of an eye, seemingly unwilling to have anything to do with him.

"This girl..."

Lv Huaiyu frowned tightly and sighed faintly.

"Your daughter is still sulking at you? It's been so many years, it should be over, after all, you had your reasons back then..." At this moment, a soft voice came from beside him.

Lv Huaiyu turned his head to look and saw Wei Xuan had followed him sometime ago.

He was wrapped in fur clothes, looking sickly, seemingly tottering in the wind, yet giving a sense of unease.

"Why have you come today?"

"Of course, His Majesty sent me. I haven't attended court for many years, and this was truly such a spectacle, it was indeed worth the trip."

Wei Xuan, with his dark eyes, looked at Lv Huaiyu, intrigued, "Now as for urgent military matters, it ought to be reported to the Ministry of War first, instead of rushing to the court... was this arranged by you?"

"No." Lv Huaiyu shook his head and said: "It's Chu Yanli. She probably figured something out and let Shuang Ge expose the Barbarian Tribe's conspiracy publicly. I knew beforehand but simply didn't stop her."

Wei Xuan blinked, "Aren't you afraid of displeasing His Majesty?"

Lv Huaiyu sneered, "Being around royalty is like being with a tiger. Since ancient times, those close to the emperor seldom retreat unscathed, Qi Lianshan is a bloody example, it is wise to plan an exit early."

"Chu Yanli is your exit plan?" Wei Xuan asked further.

"Her?"

Lv Huaiyu shook his head, neither confirming nor denying it.

Wei Xuan mused for a moment, then said, "Then what do you think His Majesty means by letting Chen Mo join the suitor selection?"

"Isn't it obvious, the Jiang Family has coveted military power for long and won't miss this opportunity." Lv Huaiyu said lightly: "Moreover, the Qi Family has suffered greatly; His Majesty cannot let them dominate alone, nor could he step in directly, thus pushing Chen Mo forward to confront the Jiang Family, a typical balancing tactic..."

Wei Xuan pondered, "Doesn't His Majesty fear that a play might become reality, and Chen Mo might completely break free once he establishes a military background?"

Lv Huaiyu laughed coldly, "Chu Yanli holds the Heavenly Decree Seal, commanding three armies, yet she guards the southern border obediently; who in the game can escape?"

Wei Xuan was momentarily speechless.

"You've asked me so many questions, I have one to ask you..."

Lv Huaiyu's voice was deep, "What's the actual condition of His Majesty's health? Why did he suddenly come to court?"

Wei Xuan clasped his hands behind his back, softly said: "I am unsure, but one thing is clear: after Qianji Palace was split open, His Majesty seems to have realized that this chessboard isn't very sturdy..."

Lv Huaiyu's gaze flashed, after a long silence, suddenly asked abruptly: "Do you think Chen Mo might jump out of this chessboard?"

Wei Xuan said indifferently: "You already know the answer, why bother asking me?"

"Old fox..."

"Likewise."

Both corners of their mouths slightly lifted, exchanged a smile.

Subsequently, the smile quickly vanished, as if nothing had happened.

After exiting the palace gate, they boarded separate palanquins, parted ways.

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