I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 750 - 281: Chu Yanli Breaks Down! The Empress Baby’s Jealous Outburst!_3

She walked out of the room, holding onto the wall as she headed towards the bath.

Though there were no palace attendants stationed in the Changning Pavilion, the bath was quite clean. Just like the Xuanqing Pool, clear, flowing water was continuously fed into the bath, circulating through an array to maintain a suitable temperature.

Chu Yanli stood in front of the full-length mirror, took off her long dress, and turned to the side to look.

Under the influence of the Vitality Essence, the wound on her hip had healed, but the vivid red handprint was still clearly visible, especially conspicuous against her white skin.

Recalling what just happened—

Chen Mo had pressed her down tightly, and his fierce expression surfaced once more in her mind.

If not for the trousers blocking it, he might have already barged in...

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she cursed quietly. This guy usually seemed so gentle, but when he got fierce, he was terrifying, as if he wanted to devour someone alive!

"Hmph, you arrogant fellow, one day I’ll chop you up!"

Chu Yanli muttered to herself, raising her hand as if to demonstrate.

Thinking of Chen Mo being sent to the Castration Room, desperately begging her to spare him, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but lift, and her mood improved significantly.

She turned and stepped into the bath, and as soon as she sat down, she shivered violently.

"Hiss—"

"It hurts!"

"Chen Mo, you bastard, just wait..."

...

...

Chen Mo left the Changning Pavilion, surrounded by red walls.

The palace attendants he encountered along the way all bowed their heads in greeting, yet no one could have imagined that this guard commander, who was supposed to protect the Imperial Family, had just given the Princess a spanking in her own chambers.

It wasn’t that he was acting hypocritically; he simply disliked being manipulated.

Besides, he really didn’t want to get too entangled with Chu Yanli.

"It’s already hard enough to balance between the Empress and the Empress; adding the Princess into the mix would cause an uproar."

"Moreover, this woman has ulterior motives, it’s better to keep a distance..."

Chen Mo shook his head, dismissing the thoughts.

He had made himself clear enough, and after this experience, Chu Yanli should rein herself in a bit.

Just as he entered the palace, Chen Mo planned to visit the Frozen Sky Palace to report to the Empress about the matter Chu Heng had entrusted to him. As he approached the Qianqing Gate, he happened to see a familiar figure walking out from the Inner Court.

"Lin Catcher?"

Lin Jingzhu walked along the palace path, her head lowered.

Since the conflict between Chen Mo and the Prince Yu Mansion had fully erupted, she had been unable to eat or sleep, feeling as if a heavy stone was weighing down on her heart.

In the seven hundred years since the founding of the Great Yuan, no one had ever dared to attack the royal family, let alone Prince Yu, who was the current Holy Emperor’s brother, a person of significant standing.

If this matter were not handled well, Chen Mo would be in great danger!

She couldn’t concentrate on her current cases and frequently visited the palace, hoping to stay updated with the latest developments.

She had just been to the Zhao Hua Palace, where the Empress was too busy to see her. The desk was piled high with memorials, all impeaching Chen Mo. Clearly, the situation was very bad!

"If I could find evidence of Chu Heng’s crimes, perhaps I could relieve some of Mr. Chen’s pressure..."

"But where should I start?"

Lin Jingzhu furrowed her brows, pondering deeply.

Just then, a pair of shoes appeared in her line of sight, and she quickly halted, only for the other person to step forward, bumping right into her.

Lin Jingzhu’s gaze turned cold, and she looked up, only to freeze.

"Mr. Chen?"

Chen Mo, with his hands behind his back, smiled and said, "What are you thinking about so deeply that you didn’t even respond when I called you several times?"

Of course, I was thinking about you...

Lin Jingzhu gazed longingly at the man in front of her.

They hadn’t seen each other for several days, and if it weren’t for the fact that someone could pass by at any moment, she would have long since thrown herself into his arms, calling him ’hubby’ endlessly.

"Nothing much."

Lin Jingzhu suppressed her turbulent emotions and asked, "Mr. Chen, how are things on your side?"

Chen Mo knew what she was asking, nodded, and said, "Going smoothly."

Liar...

Lin Jingzhu had some understanding of the case.

Now, lacking key evidence, it was impossible to convict Chu Heng.

She assumed he was just trying to comfort her, feeling even more worried inside, she whispered, "Although my abilities are limited, I still have some experience in handling cases. If the Six Gates were to assist, maybe we could find some clues."

"No need." Chen Mo shook his head.

"Mr. Chen..."

Lin Jingzhu wanted to say more, but Chen Mo said, "Chu Heng has already confessed."

?

Lin Jingzhu doubted her ears, "Con-confessed?"

"That’s right, he admitted to multiple severe crimes, such as murder, keeping barbarian slaves, destroying city defenses... Although it hasn’t been categorized as treason, escaping the consequences won’t be easy." Chen Mo nodded.

Seeing he wasn’t joking, Lin Jingzhu gulped, disbelieving, "But why would he suddenly confess?"

Given that Chu Heng knew the outcome of admitting to the charges, even with severe punishment, he should deny it until the end.

Chen Mo shrugged, "Who knows, maybe he had a change of heart."

"..."

Lin Jingzhu understood that Chen Mo had probably used some method. With this, the heavy weight pressing on her finally eased.

"That’s good; I was worried you would be targeted by the courtiers..."

"It’s fine, it’s not the first time. I’m used to a little dust and frost by now."

"That’s true."

"Speaking of which," Chen Mo crossed his arms and said, "we agreed on detoxifying every three days, but you haven’t been seen recently. Is the government office that busy?"

"No, it’s not that." Lin Jingzhu sighed and said, "My aunt wouldn’t let me go find you and said that healing must be done in the palace, and I can’t meet you in private."

Chen Mo wasn’t surprised by this.

With the Empress Baby’s jealousy, it certainly made sense.

"Shall we go find Her Majesty the Empress now?"

"I just left Zhao Hua Palace. My aunt is busy now, so she probably doesn’t have time for this matter."

"Then how about..."

Lin Jingzhu’s fingers twisted together. She hesitated a bit, then whispered, "we find a secluded place and clear the Chill Toxin, okay?"

Chen Mo glanced at her and laughed, "Are you sure it’s just detoxification?"

Lin Jingzhu blushed, lowered her head, and stared at her toes, murmuring, "By the way... by doing it..."

Before she could finish, a female voice suddenly called out:

"Mr. Chen?"

"What are you doing here?"