novelraw Chapter 640 - 244: Gu Scripture! Entering the palace to see the Empress!_2
Chapter 640 - 244: Gu Scripture! Entering the palace to see the Empress!_2
Chen Mo smiled and said, "To know oneself and one’s enemy is the key to a hundred battles without defeat. The Gu God Sect refuses to die out. If we can figure out the principles behind this thing, it’ll be an added layer of security for us."
"Besides, I decide the direction of the deductions. Maybe it can even give Ji Lianxing a surprise..."
Gu Manzhi had a vague premonition.
She feared that her master might face a setback with this cultivation technique in the future...
Yet, with her beloved on one side and her teaching master on the other, she hoped they could coexist peacefully, which would be her heart’s desire.
"Speaking of which, it’s been a while since you came to practice with me, my lord..." Gu Manzhi said with a playful yet slightly resentful tone as her eyes shimmered like peach blossoms, "Could it be you’ve found new love and forgotten about me?"
Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Hasn’t it just been too busy lately..."
Before he finished speaking, his expression froze, and he looked down.
"Yu’er?"
"Wait a moment, when did you attach this tail again?"
"Hehe..."
Outside the room, Ye Henshui stood at the door, listening to the sounds within the gauzy curtains, her fair face turning a rosy red. She lightly bit her lip, her fingers intertwining nervously.
It was neither appropriate for her to stay nor to leave.
She and Chen Mo had only recently confirmed their relationship, so it was natural she still felt a bit shy, and moreover, the Holy Daughter was nearby...
But Chen Mo was often busy with work, and it was a rare opportunity for him to come by, so she was reluctant to leave...
"Forget it, I should just go for now..."
Ye Henshui sighed softly.
Just as she prepared to leave, a sudden force pulled her directly into the embroidered bed.
"Trying to run?"
"Chen... Mr. Chen?!"
"I didn’t look closely last time, but it’s really silver..."
"No..."
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The next morning.
As Chen Mo returned to the government, Qiu Longgang hurried over.
"Mr. Chen, someone wants to see you."
"Who?"
"She wouldn’t say, only stating she has something important that she must hand to you personally."
Chen Mo became somewhat curious, "Bring her in."
"Yes."
Qiu Longgang responded and withdrew.
Soon, he brought a woman inside.
The woman was wrapped in a cloak, shrouded tightly, making it impossible to see her appearance or face.
"Who are you..." Chen Mo examined her.
"I was sent by Mrs. Yan," the woman’s voice was somewhat low.
Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, waved his hand to dismiss others, and said sternly, "Why did she send you here?"
Remembering that foolish woman, he felt a surge of anger.
If she hadn’t drugged the Eight Treasures Cake, yesterday wouldn’t have ended up the way it did.
Li Yuan was manageable, able to care for him like a bird, but Shen Zhixia was much more troublesome, making him busy inside and out for nearly an hour, almost testing his limits...
The woman stepped forward and placed a sachet on the table.
"The lady found it inconvenient to come, and she specifically instructed me to personally deliver this to Mr. Chen."
"What is this..."
Chen Mo reached out and took the sachet, untied the straps, and pulled out a Jade Scroll from inside.
Letting his mind delve into it, he was momentarily stunned.
"This is..."
His expression turned somewhat peculiar.
What Mrs. Yan said yesterday was already astonishing, and he didn’t expect her to come up with something like this... Is she planning to undertake a significant act of justice against kin?
Rummaging through the sachet, he found a hairpin and a note inside.
The hairpin was just an ordinary jade hairpin, and the note had beautiful small script saying, "Don’t forget the promise you made to me."
Chen Mo put the sachet away and said, "I’ll take these. Return and tell Mrs. Yan that she can come to retrieve the person in five days."
"Yes."
The woman bowed respectfully and retreated out.
Chen Mo pondered for a moment and left the government himself.
Since the Empress assigned him this case, with such a significant discovery, he ought to enter the palace and report first.
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...
In a small alley outside Huai Zhen Fang.
A soft sedan chair stopped deeply within the alley, and the cloaked woman quickly entered.
After looking around to ensure there was no one in sight, she boarded the sedan chair.
Inside the sedan, smoke swirled, filling the space with a scent of incense, while Qin Shu held a storybook, deeply engrossed.
"Madam, the item has been delivered," the woman bowed and said.
Qin Shu closed the book and asked, "What did Chen Mo say?"
The maid replied, "Mr. Chen said you could go fetch the person in five days."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shu breathed a sigh of relief and softly said, "This fellow is quite prideful, so he shouldn’t deceive me. It seems Hu’er is saved this time... Besides that, did he say anything else?"
"Nothing more." The maid shook her head.
Qin Shu’s expression slightly froze, a trace of disappointment and discontent flickered in her eyes, as she coldly snorted, "Alright, let’s go."
The maid hesitated a bit, cautiously saying, "Madam, are you sure you want to attend the Elegant Gathering Tea Party? It’s said Lady Chen will be there this time..."
The Chen and Yan families have long-standing grievances, which extended even to the animosity between the two ladies.
Moreover, both of them being personalities unwilling to swallow their pride, every encounter between them was filled with tension.
Furthermore, He Yuzhi not only had a sharp tongue but was also a Martial Arts Grandmaster, so Qin Shu almost always ended up at a disadvantage...
"No worries, I’m just going to have some tea, what’s she going to do, eat me?" Qin Shu waved her hand dismissively, unconcerned, "Get the sedan ready."
Then, she returned to reading her book.
The maid dared not say more, but as she saw the words "Jade Autumn" on the cover, she secretly mumbled to herself.
Madam seems quite interested in these tales of inner chamber’s grievances lately...
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...
Imperial Palace, Zhao Hua Palace.
The Empress, dressed in a bright yellow palace gown, sat behind a screen.
Below her sat a white-bearded old man wearing red Luo clothes and a Seven-Rib Crown, holding a white porcelain tea cup, appearing gentle and cultured, with an air of scholarly elegance.
This was the Prime Minister, Zhuang Jingming.
"Your Highness, it has been several days since Yan Linghu was imprisoned in the Imperial Prison, and yet, there has been no news," Zhuang Jingming put down his tea cup and said in a refined manner, "It seems Mr. Zhuang has entered the palace this time to plead for the Yan Family?"
"I have no such intention."
Zhuang Jingming responded with a shake of his head, his expression unchanged, "I cannot say whether the Yan Family is innocent or not, and I am not here to plead on their behalf... It’s just that I feel Chen Mo’s actions might carry the suspicion of settling personal scores through official means, which could lead to criticism."
Seeing this, the Empress remained silent and nodded, "As you say, Mr. Zhuang, I shall leave it be. We will know the outcome in a month."
With that, he slightly closed his eyes, appearing to rest.
An icy glint flashed in the Empress’s eyes.
Zhuang Jingming is cunningly accurate in his assumptions, always so calmly confident.
A knock at the door interrupted her thoughts.
Sun Senior Palace Lady quickly entered, cradling her head, "Your Highness, Deputy Households Commander Chen is here."
"Hmm?"
Zhuang Jingming opened his eyes, a spark flashing, and he said with a smile: "It seems Mr. Chen has something to report."
Just then, the sound of knocking echoed.
Sun Senior Palace Lady hastily entered, bowed her head, and said, "Reporting to Your Highness, Deputy Households Commander Chen is here."
"Hmm?"
Zhuang Jingming opened his eyes, with a glint, smiled, and said, "It seems Mr. Chen has something to report to us."
Seeing this, the Empress uttered no more, and nodded in consent, "Well then, we shall meet in a month for a verdict."
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Note: There will be a funeral tomorrow, so it is likely I will be preoccupied the entire day. Therefore, I am requesting a day off in advance. Regular updates will resume on the 12th.