I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 584 - 224: Has the red silk evolved? The Empress breaks down! Witnessing for the 1st time..._3

Looking at his back, Yu Youhan’s charming face was as radiant as the morning glow, her misty blue-green eyes resembling a moon reflected in a lake.

"I’m really going to die..."

...

...

"I didn’t expect..."

"In terms of displacement, slightly inferior to Her Majesty the Empress, but the fragrance mist evoked by the collision of waterfalls and flames is truly more awe-inspiring!"

Chen Mo couldn’t help but shake his head in admiration.

This was still the first time he truly witnessed without any hindrance...

"Although I didn’t manage to make a play, being able to witness this... it is worth it!"

"Mr. Chen?"

Just as Chen Mo stepped out of the inner hall, a familiar voice called from behind.

He turned around and saw Xu Qingyi in white walking towards him.

"Director Xu." Chen Mo nodded in greeting.

Xu Qingyi came closer, inspected him carefully, confirmed he wasn’t injured, and frowned, "Mr. Chen, why did you get into a fight with Chu Heng?"

This wasn’t just a regular brawl; from what she had heard, Chen Mo had struck with deadly intent, almost obliterating Chu Heng! If it weren’t for the timely arrival of the mansion steward, Chu Heng would already be a dead body!

"My grudge with Chu Heng dates back, he has repeatedly tried to kill me, already treading the path of inevitable death... waiting motionlessly for demise is just not my style." Chen Mo said lightly.

Xu Qingyi’s brows tightened, "Why does Chu Heng target you? Is it because of the Zhou Family Case?"

"Pretty much."

Chen Mo did not explain further.

Xu Qingyi’s gaze turned a shade colder, shook her head, "Regardless, Chu Heng is the Heir of Prince Yu, possessing a distinguished identity and status, Mr. Chen’s actions are somewhat thoughtless..."

Chen Mo thought she was about to scold him for causing trouble, but Xu Qingyi continued, "To deal with such a person, either do nothing, or do so decisively... you should have informed me, set up an ambush in advance, if you and I joined forces, even the Grandmaster couldn’t save him, ensuring Chu Heng’s demise on the spot."

"Or could it be, Mr. Chen considers me an outsider?"

"..."

Looking at her earnest expression, Chen Mo was momentarily speechless.

He nearly forgot, she is known as "White Impermanence", notorious enough to make children cry at night, in terms of killing intent, not much gentler than the Empress... Not to mention the princely heir, she might even dare challenge Prince Yu!

Yet she always seemed easy to bully in front of him...

"Fine, next time such a matter arises, I’ll definitely call upon Director Xu." Chen Mo said.

"Agreed." Xu Qingyi nodded in satisfaction, "Remember the Spirit Jade I gave you, if faced with danger, inject True Yuan into it, within the Imperial City range I can sense it."

"Okay."

"Hmm..."

At this moment, Xu Qingyi’s nose twitched, she leaned closer to sniff, somewhat puzzled, "Why do you have the scent of the Empress on you?"

?

Chen Mo’s expression stiffened, "Do, do I?"

Xu Qingyi, in all seriousness, "The Empress prefers to use osmanthus-scented floral water, I’ve smelled it more than once, definitely can’t be mistaken."

"..."

Chen Mo’s mouth twitched.

Truly the Empress’s personal female officer, her sense of smell is just as sharp...

"Ahem, maybe when the Empress was spraying perfume earlier, some accidentally got on me..."

"I figured as much, seems the Empress can really spray."

Xu Qingyi didn’t think much of it, and asked, "What are the Empress’s plans next?"

Chen Mo spread his hands, "That will depend on Prince Yu Mansion and the court officials’ reactions, to be on the safe side, I might need to stay in the palace for a few days."

"Really?"

Xu Qingyi’s eyes slightly brightened, a hint of excitement flashed across her face, quickly concealed.

"Where is Mr. Chen heading now?"

"Idle anyway, planning to wander around the palace..."

Noticing her slightly expectant look, Chen Mo tentatively said, "Director Xu, if you’re free, why not join me?"

Xu Qingyi modestly nodded, "Hmm, you’re a grown man, wandering the Inner Court is not quite appropriate, I better accompany you."

...

...

The two walked out of Frozen Sky Palace, strolling along the palace path side by side.

Xu Qingyi walked with her hands behind, head slightly lowered, eyes fixed on her toes, hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"Mr. Chen..."

"What’s up?"

"Have you given the tea leaves I gave you to Lady Chen?"

"..."

Chen Mo awkwardly stated, "I haven’t returned to the mansion yesterday, haven’t seen my mother yet."

Yesterday, after having a brawl with Ji Lianxing at the Imperial Music Bureau, then pressing branches into water, he electrocuted Chu Heng... so busy he completely forgot about this matter.

"But don’t worry, I’ll definitely deliver it, and fully convey Director Xu’s thought to go through backdoor to my mother." Chen Mo said seriously.

At first, Xu Qingyi nodded along, but when she heard the latter part, her face flushed bright red, stomped her foot, "Who’s, who’s trying to go through the backdoor! I warn you, don’t go spouting nonsense to Lady Chen!"

"Don’t be nervous, just joking..."

"Not funny at all!"

The two bickered and ambled onward without direction.

Unknowingly they arrived at East Inner Court, passing by Cangzhen Gate, they heard a childish voice calling:

"Xiao Chen..."

?

Chen Mo looked up to see a boy peering out from behind the gate, big, round eyes staring at him.

"Crown Prince?"

"Shh, quieter."

The Crown Prince glanced around, beckoned them over, "Come here to talk."

The two walked closer.

The Crown Prince wore a scarlet casual robe, sleeve cuffs and collar embroidered with python patterns in gold thread, pouty faced, hands behind back, somewhat had the demeanor of a little adult.

"Servant pays respects to Crown Prince." Xu Qingyi bowed in salute.

"No need for ceremony."

The Crown Prince glanced at Chen Mo disapprovingly, "Agreed to meet here, why only coming now? Do you know how long I’ve waited for you?"

Chen Mo then remembered, after helping the Crown Prince retrieve a ball last time, they indeed agreed to meet here.

He thought it was just something a child said casually, didn’t expect the Crown Prince to actually keep it in mind...

Xu Qingyi gave Chen Mo a curious glance.

Mr. Chen seems quite familiar with the Crown Prince?

Chen Mo clasped his hands, "My humble duties kept me busy, I beg for Your Highness’s forgiveness..."

"That’s enough, I’ve heard such talk too often." The Crown Prince impatiently dug in his ear, "But since you came, you still keep your promise, I also keep mine, said I’ll reward you, surely I’ll give you something."

"You like beauties, don’t you?"

"Later you can choose any palace servant from Linqing Palace, don’t be shy with me."

"..."

Chen Mo smiled wryly, "No need, it was just a casual remark..."

"What, palace servant not up to your standards?" Crown Prince crossed his arms, pinch his chin, glanced up and down Xu Qingyi, "Who are you, what do you do?"

Xu Qingyi lowered her head, "Responding to His Highness, servant Xu Qingyi, Director within the palace."

"Director? Might be better than a palace servant, and you look decent." Crown Prince waved his small hand, "Alright then, you’ll be the one, I’ll reward you to Chen Mo, from today, you’re his woman."

Chen Mo: ?

Xu Qingyi: ?

"But I have one more requirement..."

The Crown Prince approached Chen Mo, on his tiptoes, wide-eyed and asked, "Last time you said playing with beauties and playing with balls don’t conflict, what do you mean exactly? How about you play with her ball now, let me see?"

Chen Mo: "..."

Xu Qingyi: "..."