I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 572 - 220: The Empress Baby’s Night Raid! Caught by Arrest Officer Lin?!_3

Chen Mo said with a smile, "Don’t be nervous, it’s just idle chatter. Besides, there are no outsiders here."

Being able to stay overnight in the Yangxin Palace multiple times, Mr. Chen truly isn’t considered an outsider... Jin Shu said softly, "Please, Mr. Chen, do not spread this information, or else I fear I will be reprimanded by the Senior Palace Lady."

"Rest assured, I’m always tight-lipped."

Chen Mo stirred a trace of energy within his body, a purple-gold light flashed in his eyes, and he cleared his throat, "Another question, how much do you know about Empress Xu?"

Jin Shu felt an inexplicable pressure, and her mind trembled violently, her legs weakened, and she couldn’t help but answer, "When this servant entered the palace, the former empress had already passed away, so I don’t know much..."

"But I heard that the princess made a special trip back to the capital for this matter and had a big quarrel with His Majesty, saying she wanted justice or something..."

"The princess?"

Chen Mo furrowed his brows, deep in thought.

Noticing that Jin Shu was having trouble breathing, he snapped back to reality and quickly restrained his energy.

After obtaining that golden Dragon Qi, my control ability increased significantly, not to mention the growing pressure; even a slight leakage is unbearable for ordinary people.

He transferred a wisp of True Yuan into Jin Shu’s body and said apologetically, "Are you okay?"

"This servant is fine."

Jin Shu’s pale face eased a bit, and her gaze towards Chen Mo now carried more awe.

As a palace maid, she is particularly sensitive to such an aura, but even Her Majesty the Empress doesn’t possess this kind of majesty...

"Is there anything else Mr. Chen wishes to ask?"

"No more, thank you, Jin Shu sister, go and rest earlier."

"Si-sister?"

Hearing this term, Jin Shu’s cheeks turned red, her heart pounding like a deer, she stammered, "This servant will take her leave first."

With that said, she quickly left the room.

Chen Mo sat on the chair, tapping his fingers on the armrest.

The emperor, the crown prince, Xu Family, Chu Heng... complex information intertwined in his mind.

"After the Xu Family received that mysterious object, they faced utter devastation. At that time, Minister of War Xu Yanlin obviously realized this, which is why he fled with his family overnight... This object likely touches upon imperial secrets, likely related to Empress Xu’s death."

"Is the emperor doing this to silence people?"

"To find the answer, one must first find that object... No, there’s another way, which is to find the person who sent this object to the Xu Family back then..."

"Who would risk their life to send a message to the Xu Family? What is the purpose?"

Chen Mo vaguely grasped a clue, but it was somewhat unclear.

However, what is certain is that Chu Heng’s goals are not just about power and interests; Her Majesty the Consort is fighting for national fortune, while Chu Heng seems to want to overthrow the dynasty...

"Wanting to don the imperial robe and ascend to the throne?"

"Let’s not mention the emperor isn’t dead yet; with the crown prince and the empress around, how could it possibly be the turn of a princely heir?"

"However, it’s a pity I couldn’t kill him; mostly because those snake scales were too bizarre... Besides, Chu Heng’s aura resembles the Blood Demon, and should be condensed with Essence Blood..."

Just as Chen Mo was pondering, he suddenly sensed something and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Hmm?"

"It seems some people are even more eager than I am~"

...

...

Creaaak—

The door was gently pushed open, and a graceful figure tiptoed inside.

It was already close to midnight, the night was deep, and the room wasn’t lit, only by the moonlight outside through the window, a vague silhouette could be seen.

"Little thief, are you asleep?" the empress asked softly.

After a while, no one responded.

She supported herself against the wall and groped towards the direction of the bed.

She circumnavigated the screen and reached the bedside, reaching out to touch and found the bed empty.

"Strange, where did he go?"

The empress murmured to herself.

Suddenly, she felt her body lighten, before reacting, she was pressed onto the bed.

"Who’s there..."

The empress was startled, just about to cry out, when her mouth was covered.

Immediately, a deep voice came by her ear, "Where did this little thief come from, daring to trespass in my quarters?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, the empress’s body instantly softened.

"You rogue, are you trying to scare me to death? I am no little thief!"

"Oh, I almost forgot, it should be little thief, because Her Highness doesn’t..."

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

The empress, with a look of shy annoyance, turned her head and bit his hand.

Chen Mo grimaced and said, "Okay, okay, this humble servant won’t say anymore... But it’s midnight, why isn’t Her Highness sleeping, and instead is visiting this humble servant’s room?"

The empress said angrily, "You took my book, hurry up and return it."

"Her Highness is still thinking about that book?" Chen Mo approached her delicate ear and whispered, "Instead of shutting the door to build a car, why not learn and exchange ideas together? If there are any postures Her Highness is interested in, this humble servant can teach you hand-in-hand."

"No way!" The empress’s cheeks flushed, she glared at him, "You’re just trying to take advantage of me!"

Chen Mo said with a smile, "Doesn’t Her Highness want me to take advantage?"

"..."

At this point, the two were pressed tight against each other, even able to feel clearly...

The empress felt a little panicked, wanting to get up but was firmly pinned down by Chen Mo, unable to move at all.

"Little thief, don’t act rashly..."

"Just inside the inner hall, Her Highness personally agreed... Surely, you don’t intend to go back on your word?"

The sensation of the fullness was increasingly pronounced, clearly indicating to her that if she didn’t fulfill the promise, tonight she wouldn’t be able to leave easily...

"I really acted foolishly by willingly seeking him out, isn’t this like a sheep stepping into a tiger’s den?"

The empress had no choice but to say softly, "When did I say I would go back on my word? You’d better let me get up first."

"Alright."

Chen Mo got up and leaned against the head of the bed.

By the pale moonlight, it could be seen that he was only wearing shorts, obviously already prepared.

The empress secretly cursed, hesitated a bit, and slowly bent down...

...

...

Dong—dong dong—

Midnight had passed, the Imperial Palace was silent.

A figure quietly left Ningde Palace, circumnavigated the palace walls, and headed toward Yangxin Palace.

"At this hour, my aunt should be asleep, right?"

Lin Jingzhu arrived at the gate of Yangxin Palace, staring at the pitch-black window lattice, muttering to herself.

Ever since I went to the Chen Mansion last time, my relationship with Chen Mo has made a qualitative leap, and my heart has become more dependent on Chen Mo... like a maiden in love, haunted by not seeing her lover for a day, tossing and turning.

It’s rare to meet Chen Mo this time, but I’ve never had the chance to speak alone.

So I patiently waited until now...

Lin Jingzhu entered the main hall, followed the palace corridor to the East Warm Pavilion, pressed her ear to the crack of the door to listen, inside the room there seemed to be some unusual sounds.

She gently pushed the door open and entered.

"Mr. Chen..."