I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 769 - 288: The More Yu Youhan Opposes, the More It Proves I’m Right

"Prince Consort?"

Lu Shuangge said blankly, "Your Highness, are you serious?"

Chu Yanli said indifferently, "Do I seem to be joking?"

"..."

Lu Shuangge’s throat moved slightly.

The Princess has always been firm and wouldn’t joke about such matters with her.

But just earlier, it was said to make Chen Mo a concubine, at most he was a Prince Consort candidate. How did it suddenly become so certain?

What exactly happened in these two days when she was not around?

"Your Highness, could it be that you and Chen Mo..." Lu Shuangge hesitated.

Chu Yanli knew what she was thinking, shook her head and said, "It’s not to that extent yet. I’ve just suddenly realized that Chen Mo is not so superficial; it’s almost impossible to bind him solely with the body."

Lu Shuangge’s expression was a bit strange. Based on her understanding of the Princess, being able to say such words likely means the attempt to coerce him failed...

"So, after thinking carefully, I wondered what I could offer Chen Mo or the Chen Family," Chu Yanli continued. "After all, Chen Zhuo is just an official, and that’s his limit, but Chen Mo is following the path of ascending through the ranks of a military officer; I have much more room to operate."

"As long as he is willing, I will help him climb step by step to the top."

"And the identity of ’Prince Consort’ is merely to facilitate handling affairs."

Lu Shuangge mused, "But from what I know, Chen Mo doesn’t seem that passionate about power."

Chu Yanli chuckled softly, eyes flickering with inexplicable emotion, "Perhaps he lacks great ambition, but to be with the woman he likes, he must have a high enough status."

"Wait, let me think this over..."

Lu Shuangge was a bit bewildered, scratching her head, "You’re saying that you marrying Chen Mo is to help him pursue another woman?"

But considering Chen Mo’s status and position, what kind of girl couldn’t he have, and why would he need the Princess’s help?

And if truly noble, how could she willingly lower herself?

"Cough, cough, of course, that’s a matter for later, provided Chen Mo can think it through himself." Seeing Chu Yanli unwilling to say more, Lu Shuangge refrained from further questioning and pressed down the confusion in her heart, saying, "By the way, does Her Majesty the Empress know about this?"

"Naturally, Yuchan does not agree, and not only her but Yu Youhan reacted quite fiercely, almost breaking ties with me because of this." Remembering those terrifying eyes, Chu Yanli’s expression was serious, and there was a vague sense of dread in her heart.

The true strength of that woman might have already exceeded her understanding.

Lu Shuangge frowned, "Given this, you still want to insist?"

Chu Yanli clasped her hands behind her back and said, "Yu Youhan is my enemy; the more the enemy opposes, the more it indicates I’m right."

"What about the Empress?"

"Yuchan only wants stability, while I want to change the world, remove the old and bring in the new. Though we walk the same path, the destination is entirely different, and her opposition precisely indicates that I am doing the right thing."

"..."

Lu Shuangge was speechless.

Chu Yanli’s eyes narrowed, though she had encountered setbacks in front of Chen Mo, she didn’t feel defeated.

As long as she could find a way to resist the Dragon Qi erosion, she could completely merge with the Heavenly Decree Seal, thereby gaining the ability to turn the tables!

Even if it costs a great price, it would be worth it!

"Alright, you deliver the items first, remember, don’t say it was from me." Chu Yanli instructed.

"Yes."

Lu Shuangge responded helplessly.

She lifted her leg to climb the steps and knocked on the gate of the Chen Mansion.

...

...

Inside the Chen Mansion, in the study.

He Yuzhi inhaled sharply in disbelief, "Is it true? The Princess actually favors Mo’er?"

"Absolutely true." Chen Zhuo sat in the chair, poured himself a cup of tea, carefully savored it, and said, "She said it right in front of me, how could it be false?"

He Yuzhi frowned.

She naturally knew Chen Zhuo wouldn’t speak carelessly, but couldn’t understand why somehow two completely unrelated people suddenly became entangled?

"From the situation at that time, it seemed the Princess was pestering Chen Mo, insisting he become a concubine..."

"And then?"

"Then he was taken into the palace and has not returned since."

"???"

He Yuzhi was stunned for a moment, then said sharply, "How come you’re only telling me now? What if something happened to Mo’er?!"

What kind of person is Chu Yanli?

Setting aside her identity as Princess, she is a general who brutally suppresses the Southern Barbarians, a fierce person who dared to angrily point at the Emperor’s nose! How could Chen Mo possibly find it good with such a woman?

After so many days, could he have already been drained dry?

Thinking of this, He Yuzhi couldn’t sit still anymore, abruptly stood up, and walked towards the door.

"No, I’m going to the palace right away; I must bring Mo’er back!"

"See, that’s exactly why I didn’t tell you. You’re too impulsive and always restless; right now is the critical point in dealing with the Heir of Prince Yu, and offending the Princess could very likely ruin everything." Chen Zhuo put down his teacup and said helplessly.

He Yuzhi gritted her teeth and said, "But we can’t let Mo’er go!"

"Rest assured, I’ve already found out that the lad is with the Empress now, living comfortably." Chen Zhuo said with a smirk.

Hearing this, He Yuzhi finally stopped.

With the Empress, it seems Chu Yanli can’t stir up any trouble, but there is still some unease in her heart.

"The more I think about it, the stranger it seems."

"The Empress, the Empress, Daoist Venerable... and now the Princess comes along, which of them isn’t high and mighty, with hands that reach the heavens, why are they all clinging to Mo’er?"