I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 671 - 254: Madam’s Fantasy! Chen Mo, stop pretending, you definitely like me!_3

"Chen Mo!"

"What are you doing?!"

Chen Mo was just about to let Li Yuan come over again when he saw Yan Peizhi storming out of the main hall in anger.

"Oh, Lord Yan, I thought you weren’t home, haven’t seen you for days, still full of spirit..."

"Cut the nonsense!" Yan Peizhi glared at him intensely, "Breaking into an official’s residence without reason and wielding weapons, what are you trying to do?"

Chen Mo crossed his legs and shook his head, saying, "I’m here to investigate a case, where’s the ’breaking in’ accusation coming from?"

"Investigating a case?"

Yan Peizhi became even more enraged upon hearing this, "You’ve already thrown my son into the Imperial Prison, what more do you want? Do you think with Her Majesty the Empress’s orders, you can do whatever you want?!"

"Hey." Chen Mo waved his hand, correcting him, "Lord Yan, you’re wrong. Without Her Majesty’s orders, wouldn’t I still do as I please?"

"..."

Yan Peizhi’s tone was momentarily stuck.

Almost forgot, this guy has always been reckless in his actions; otherwise, he wouldn’t have seriously injured the Princely Heir on the street.

If he gets provoked, he can do anything; his own old bones couldn’t withstand a punch from him...

Yan Peizhi silently retreated two steps, his expression slightly more relaxed, speaking in a deep voice, "We can discuss things properly; there’s no need for weapons."

"Being decent is about fighting for yourself, not expecting other’s charity." Chen Mo chuckled, "Whether Vice Minister Yan can leave decently in the end depends on your own choice."

"Hmm?"

Yan Peizhi frowned.

Why does it feel like there’s more to what this guy is saying?

Thud, thud, thud—

A quick series of footsteps sounded.

Qin Shu walked over quickly, the water-green gauze skirt fluttering in the wind.

Seeing the two men locked in a confrontation, she couldn’t help but feel a little guilty, wanting to step forward and say hello to Chen Mo, but hesitated, ultimately standing quietly to the side.

Yan Peizhi said in a deep voice, "You want to investigate the Barbarian Slave Case? I cooperated as I should. Now you come to my door with great fanfare, what exactly do you intend?"

"If you don’t give me an explanation today, this matter won’t end here!"

"Tsk, found someone to rely on, Lord Yan has grown tougher than last time," Chen Mo laughed, "But who said I came to investigate the Barbarian Slave Case?"

Yan Peizhi’s brow furrowed even tighter, "Then what are you here for?"

"While interrogating Yan Linghu, I accidentally uncovered an old case. Mr. Feng happened to be here too, saving me an extra trip." Chen Mo smirked, saying, "Do you two remember Dong Haibo?"

?!

Hearing this name, Yan Peizhi was instantly struck as if by lightning!

And behind him, Feng Jinyu’s pupils suddenly shrank to needlepoints!

How on earth did Chen Mo suddenly mention this person?

"I don’t understand what you’re talking about..." Yan Peizhi hadn’t finished speaking when a jade-green light flashed by, dropping in front of him.

"Lord Yan really is a busy man who forgets things, doesn’t matter, read the jade scroll and you’ll naturally remember everything," Chen Mo said leisurely.

Yan Peizhi’s throat moved, bending down to pick up the jade scroll, his mind sinking into it.

Moments later, he swayed, murmuring, "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible..."

Seeing this, Feng Jinyu felt a growing sense of dread, snatched the jade scroll with his hand.

After a careful examination, his face turned pale as a sudden cold rushed from his spine to his head!

"Sure enough, it’s that case..."

Two years ago, a spring examination cheating scandal erupted in the capital, he as chief examiner bore the brunt!

The cause? Yan Peizhi’s excessive greed, wanting to use this chance to bolster his power... extending the original three names to eight!

This matter exploded because Dong Haibo, a Jiangnan scholar, let slip when drinking to celebrate after the exam.

The alcohol caused him to inadvertently spill the beans, leading to a peer’s report...

This made a huge mess at the time, implicating over a dozen ministers in the court!

In the end, Yan Peizhi relied on his connections at the Ministry of Communication to intercept a large batch of reports, barely escaping.

And the jade scroll records the detailed cheating process between Yan Peizhi and Feng Jinyu, including their correspondence—extremely thorough!

Proof as solid as a mountain!

"Clearly this matter was suppressed, why is it being brought back up after two years?"

Feng Jinyu suddenly raised his head to look at Yan Peizhi, his teeth grinding, "You surnamed Yan, didn’t you say these things were destroyed? You damn daringly should set me up?!"

He saw it as Yan Peizhi wanting to keep something in reserve, to threaten him later.

Otherwise, Yan Linghu would have never confessed; how else could Chen Mo have such clear evidence?

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

Yan Peizhi’s forehead veins bulged, angrily shouting, "I burned those letters long ago, and Yan Linghu knows nothing about this! It must be you! You leaked the information!"

"You scoundrel, still pretending for me!"

Just as the two were about to brawl, Chen Mo cleared his throat, "Ahem, maybe you gentlemen should have a chat back at my place?"

This suggestion was like a bucket of icy water poured over their heads, chilling them to the bone.

No point in fretting over how the evidence got out now; things are settled: bribery, misconduct... punished with stripped titles, losing limbs could be a small matter—losing heads is another entirely!

Without a word, Yan Peizhi quickly headed for the door.

Swish—

The blue bricks ahead tore open, murderous intent locked onto him, Li Yuan’s eyes glowing dangerously.

With his back turned, Chen Mo said, "If I’m not mistaken, Lord Yan is thinking of seeking out Chief Minister Zhuang?"

Yan Peizhi’s body trembled.

Chen Mo stood up, dusted his robe, spoke lightly, "Don’t waste your effort, Chief Minister Zhuang already knows, must be avoiding you now, impossible to meet."

"..."

Cold sweat trickled down Yan Peizhi’s forehead.

Chen Mo somehow even knew about his relationship with Zhuang Jingming?

Can’t be that he can predict things ahead of time, can it?!

But since he handed him the evidence, it must mean all exits are blocked...

Looking at the many Assistant Officers around, Yan Peizhi swallowed, whispered, "Mr. Chen, may we talk inside?"

"Of course." Chen Mo smiled, "Commander Li, keep watch out here."

"Yes."

Li Yuan responded.

"Lord Yan, lead the way."

"This way please."

Yan Peizhi led Chen Mo toward the main hall.

Feng Jinyu remembered he had the Jiang Family as backing, his expression brightened, hurrying behind.

But upon entering the room, he saw Yan Peizhi’s knees buckle as he fell to the ground with a "thud."

"Mr. Chen, there were many people outside just now..."

Feng Jinyu: ?