I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 533 - 208: Empress Baby: I Am So Awesome! The Empress Steps on Me! _2

"Could it be that I am the illegitimate child of the old emperor?"

"Pfft, pfft, pfft, if my parents found out about this thought, they’d spare no effort to take my leg off..."

The Empress put away the seal platform, took a breath, and said, "Don’t worry, although Li’er is assertive, she still respects me. If she dares to touch you, I’ll use this seal platform to whack her..."

Chen Mo: "..."

With your physique, you’re already panting after running a few steps, yet you want to take on the Princess?

How will you do it?

Suffocate her with a giant pomelo?

Speaking of which, although Her Majesty the Empress holds the seal platform, her physique is no different from an ordinary person. Could it be because she lacks Imperial Family blood that she can’t fully harness the Dragon Qi’s power?

Chen Mo mulled over it silently, but showed no doubt, as the Empress meant well.

He smiled and said, "Your Majesty is really kind to me."

"Naturally." The Empress placed her hands on her hips, the plump phoenix on her undershirt quivering, and she hummed lightly, "You’re my person, so of course I’ll cover for you."

Chen Mo reached out to draw her into his arms and said softly, "I don’t expect much. Just being able to stay by Your Majesty’s side is enough for me."

A blush appeared on her oval face as she poked that solid chest with her finger, her lips murmuring, "Actually... every time you tease me, I find it hard to resist... If I didn’t have a bit of clarity, you’d have already taken full advantage of me..."

Chen Mo’s lips twitched slightly, nodding, "I could tell; Your Majesty’s reactions are quite intense, always drying off the bedding with True Yuan... Mmm!"

Before he could finish, the Empress covered his lips, too embarrassed to continue, "Not another word! It’s all your fault!"

Chen Mo grabbed her wrist, removed her hand, and said earnestly, "But I really do love it; Your Majesty has no idea how captivating you are..."

"You little thief..."

The Empress’s eyes were misty, and her body felt weak again.

Chen Mo traced her delicate collarbone with his fingertips, lifting a corner of her undershirt—

The Empress’s breath became even more rapid, and she trembled as she spoke, "Stop, it’s daytime..."

Chen Mo smiled mischievously, "You can see clearly in the daytime."

"..."

The Empress spat with a flushed face, her hands against his chest, trying to push him away but lacking the strength, her soft gestures seeming as if she were acting coy.

Thump thump thump—

Just then, the door was suddenly knocked.

From outside came the voice of Sun Senior Palace Lady: "Your Majesty, are you inside? Breakfast is ready."

"I... mm~"

The Empress was about to speak when her eyes suddenly widened, her neck straight as an arrow.

Hearing the odd tone, Sun Senior Palace Lady asked with some doubt, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, fine."

The Empress gritted her teeth and said, "I don’t have much appetite, I want to sleep a bit more, no need for breakfast."

"Alright then."

Sun Senior Palace Lady hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, has Mr. Chen left?"

The Empress replied, "Mm, he left before dawn, you may go now..."

Sun Senior Palace Lady responded, "Yes, I’ll take my leave then."

Listening to the receding footsteps outside, the Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief, looked down at Chen Mo, her flushed cheeks filled with anger.

"Are you insane? If Sun Senior Palace Lady figured it out, how would I ever hold my head high again?"

"Don’t worry, Your Majesty, Sun Senior Palace Lady isn’t an outsider anyway..."

Chen Mo looked up, smiling cheerfully.

The Empress blushed with embarrassment and anger, pinching him hard.

"You’re the only outsider here! Bullying me like this!"

"Hush, hush!"

"You’re not a child, what was that... utterly disgraceful..."

...

...

An hour later.

Chen Mo peeked his head out from the palace gate, and, ensuring no one was outside, stealthily left Yangxin Palace.

As for Her Majesty the Empress...

She’s probably still recovering right now.

He initially wanted to ask Her Majesty about the experiences at Mountain of Blades and Tomb of Swords, given how those golden rays and so-called Military Dao Inheritance seemed coincidentially tailored for him...

But recalling the "Li" character engraved on the thirtieth stone step, Chen Mo hesitated and still held his tongue.

It’s easy to deduce that there’s a ten or even nine parts chance that the character was left by the Princess.

And that golden Dragon Qi must certainly be tied to her.

Not quite sure what the Princess’s plot is, it’s best not to let Her Majesty the Empress know for now... Given their special relationship, it’s better not to drag the Empress into this.

"This isn’t a trivial matter, better to mention it to the Empress later."

Chen Mo trod the palace path, leaving the Inner Court.

He remained oblivious to Sun Senior Palace Lady who stared at his retreating back, expressionless behind the crimson palace walls.

"Mr. Chen never left?"

"Then earlier, he and Her Majesty... can’t possibly be!"

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...

Chen Mo strolled through the Central Palace, heading towards Frozen Sky Palace.

The layout of the Great Yuan Imperial Palace resembled the Forbidden City, grand in scale, with a central axis dividing symmetrical architectures left and right.

Following the ancient system of "court front and chambers in the rear", the outer court held major ceremonies and conducted state affairs, while the Inner Court was where the Emperor, Empress, and the consorts lived.

Among them, Qianji Palace, Ningde Palace, and Zhao Hua Palace were known as the three rear palaces, respectively the sleeping quarters of the Emperor and Empress, and where daily affairs were handled.

Behind these were the East and West Six Palaces for the consorts and Linqing Palace where the Crown Prince resided.

Deeper within was the abode of the Empress Dowager, although since the passing of the late Emperor, she had shut herself in, spent countless years in prayer, and no longer involved herself in palace matters.