I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 599 - 230: Yu Youhan: Xu Qingyi, how dare you steal my man?!

Fengtian Gate.

Chen Mo stood in front of the Golden Water Bridge, feeling slightly awkward as he looked at Fan Sijin, who showed no expression.

"Fan Sigui misunderstood. I just said it casually that day and didn’t expect the Crown Prince to take it to heart..."

"The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional."

Fan Sijin shook his head and said, "The Crown Prince rarely interacts with outsiders and is at an age of strong curiosity. The words and actions of those around him have a profound impact, so I hope Mr. Chen will be cautious in the future."

Chen Mo understood what Fan Sigui meant.

In simple terms, it’s easy to learn good things and easier to slip into bad habits.

Although with the Crown Prince’s status, playing with a ball is nothing significant, and he could even form a team in the palace, after all, he’s still very young. If the foundation is skewed, it will be difficult to correct in the future.

"Your Highness, don’t blame me for not letting you play. Your trade school can’t compete with their university!"

The thought flashed through Chen Mo’s mind, and he maintained a serious expression as he said, "I indeed didn’t consider this thoroughly. I hope Fan Sigui won’t blame me. Later, I’ll clarify with the Crown Prince and tell him not to... ahem, not to play with your ball..."

A faint blush swept across Fan Sijin’s cheeks, and she said calmly, "Then I’ll trouble Mr. Chen."

At this moment, she remembered something, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I can see that His Highness enjoys playing with you, but it’s best to keep a certain distance, otherwise..."

Before she could finish speaking, a series of rapid footsteps approached.

Soon, a slightly hoarse, strong voice sounded:

"Mr. Chen!"

The two of them looked up at the sound.

They saw court officials in various official robes walking towards the Golden Water Bridge.

At the front was a tall elder, who approached Chen Mo with a dragonlike and tiger step, grinning broadly with a smile, "If I’m not mistaken, this should be Mr. Chen from the Sky Scale Guard, right?"

Chen Mo frowned and said, "Sir, you are..."

Fan Sijin snapped back to her senses and hastily bowed, "Master Lv!"

?!

Looking at the elder dressed in red clothes, with a jade belt and a crane embroidered on the chest, Chen Mo suddenly realized and cupped his hands, "I greet Master Lv!"

"No need for formalities." Master Lv raised his hand to help him up, looked him up and down, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "I’ve long heard that Mr. Chen is a talented person, and now that I see it, the rumors are indeed true."

"The Grandmaster overpraises me."

Chen Mo also covertly observed this reputed pillar of the nation.

This elder was nearly two meters tall, a head taller than him.

The red official robes were stretched high by his burly frame, and his graying beard was like steel needles, his features sharp as if carved by blades and axes, with pale yellow eyes that seemed to pierce through people, giving a heroic aura like an eagle watching wolves.

Even with a gentle demeanor, the aura of one long in a high position still made breathing a bit difficult.

Chen Mo frowned slightly. Although he possessed Dragon Qi, his pressure was even stronger than the Empress’s with the Jade Seal. Yet, in front of Lv Huaiyu, he felt a subtle sense of oppression, as if being looked down upon by a superior...

"These past months, the capital has not been very peaceful."

"Mr. Chen has solved major cases repeatedly, averting disaster, truly a remarkable young talent!"

Lv Huaiyu praised, raising his hand to pat Chen Mo’s shoulder.

That large hand was like a palm-leaf fan, with broad knuckles and a rough palm, exerting a force that made Chen Mo’s skin hurt slightly.

Seeing no unusual expression from the other, it didn’t seem to be a test or a warning...

Could it be purely a display of strength?

"Are you sure this is a civil official?"

"Has he attained the position of Grandmaster purely by force?"

Chen Mo muttered in his heart.

Seeing this, the officials behind were filled with shock and amazement.

Especially Yan Peizhi and Xu Lin, who stood dumbfounded, eyes filled with incredulity.

The political structure of Great Yuan is quite complex. Although the Six Ministries hold power, they are, in reality, merely executive agencies, while the Central Secretariat is the true decision-making body directly responsible to the emperor.

Although the subsequent establishment of the cabinet distributed much power, as long as Lv Huaiyu held the position, the status of the Central Secretariat remained unshakeable.

He was truly second only to the emperor and above all others, holding the highest rank among officials!

As long as the matter didn’t concern the country’s foundation, Lv Huaiyu disdained factional struggles, which he saw as trivial squabbles... but why now show such closeness to a mere Deputy Thousand Households?

Especially at this sensitive moment?

Recalling the Crown Prince’s earlier attitude, the throats of the six ministers went dry, and a chill rose subtly on their backs.

"Something’s wrong..."

"More than ninety percent is wrong!"

...

...

"Mr. Lv overpraises me; I’m merely fulfilling my duties."

In the face of Lv Huaiyu’s praise, Chen Mo remained very modest.

The other didn’t mention the princely heir at all, seeming utterly unconcerned, while his gaze held a hint of eagerness.

"Mr. Chen, there’s no need for excessive modesty. With your abilities, you will certainly become a pillar of our Great Yuan; the future is promising..." Lv Huaiyu squeezed Chen Mo’s shoulder, smiling as he spoke.

Chen Mo felt a chill in his heart.

The situation seemed off; could this old man be trying to flatter me?

Just then, another elder wearing a Red Luo Clothes and a Seven-Rib Crown approached, his voice clear, "Master Lv seems to be in good spirits?"

It was none other than the Prime Minister Zhuang Jingming.

The stooped Lv Bojun followed behind him, smiling and saying, "Throughout history, heroes have emerged in their youth. Mr. Chen’s reputation has been quite prominent lately, and it seems Master Lv is also cherishing a talented heart."