I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 771 - 288: The More Yu Youhan Opposes, the More It Proves I’m Right! (Part 3)

"I’m innocent!" Chen Mo grinned and said, "I really don’t know the Lv Family well, who knows what craziness they’re up to?"

"Still daring to lie..."

He Yuzhi started twisting counterclockwise again.

Chen Zhuo remained relatively calm, pondering with his chin in hand, "I also find this matter a bit peculiar. Even if that Miss from the Lv Family is interested in Chen Mo, she shouldn’t dare to compete with the Princess for a man, right?"

He Yuzhi paused upon hearing this, "That does make some sense."

Chen Zhuo suggested, "How about we first take a look at what she sent, there might be something fishy."

Under their sharp gaze, Chen Mo obediently opened the wooden box.

"What’s this?"

Upon seeing the item inside, He Yuzhi looked puzzled; even with her sharp eyesight, she couldn’t recognize it at all.

Yet Chen Mo was stunned, his face showing a hint of confusion and shock.

It was a rhombus-shaped golden leaf about an inch big, lying quietly on red silk cloth, with a material resembling glass, reflecting dazzling light under the sunlight.

Upon closer inspection, it bore intricate patterns like spreading roots, with a faint sense of mysteriousness.

Others might not recognize it, but it was very familiar to him as he had seen it personally at Changning Pavilion...

It was precisely the dragon scale from Chu Yanli!

"Indeed, the Princess sent her, but why gift me a scale?"

Chen Mo hesitated slightly and reached out to pick up the scale.

At the instant his fingers touched it, a sense of blood-connection arose, and he instantly knew the purpose of this dragon scale.

"This scale carries part of the power of the Heavenly Decree Seal, usable to trigger Dragon Qi, strengthen oneself, and substantially boost strength in a short time, definitely considered a protective magical treasure."

Moreover,

more importantly, this was his first real contact with the "usage" of Dragon Qi, which was undeniably significant.

Why would Chu Yanli gift him such a precious item, and furthermore through Lu Shuangge anonymously, which totally contrasts her usual behavior...

"Something feels off about this whole thing."

Chen Mo was baffled.

But he didn’t dwell on it too much; unable to figure it out, he simply tossed the scale into the Heavenly Profound Ring.

Under the Emperor’s domain, the chances of needing this thing were probably rare, besides, with the Empress holding the fort, he’s not afraid of any sneaky tricks from Chu Yanli.

"Mo’er, do you know what this thing is for?" He Yuzhi asked curiously.

"Should be just a token to express goodwill," Chen Mo shrugged.

"Really?" He Yuzhi seemed to doubt, crossing her arms, "Let’s set this matter aside for now. First, tell me, how did you end up entangled with the Princess?"

With an innocent face, Chen Mo replied, "We’ve only met a few times in total, then she suggested I become her concubine and even tried to forcibly take me, so I resolutely refused..."

"But there has to be a reason, right? Princess Xuanhuang, noble of high birth, yet she favors you, what does she see in you?"

"Maybe she’s just simply hungry, but it’s not my fault that I’m good-looking..."

"..."

He Yuzhi narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him, "Are you sure there’s nothing else you’re hiding from us?"

Chen Mo shook his head vigorously, "Indeed, there’s nothing more."

About the matter of possessing Dragon Qi, it’s not that he doesn’t trust his parents, but the implications are huge, even relating to Da Yuan’s Destiny; he just doesn’t want his elderly parents to worry.

Especially as locals, who depend on government pay, have a natural reverence for the Imperial Family, they might not handle it calmly like him, potentially panicking and exposing flaws.

So the Empress advised him to hide it temporarily until the time was ripe.

He Yuzhi didn’t pursue further, coldly saying, "You better behave, if I catch you flirting around with girls again, I’ll break your damn legs!"

Actually, it’s the girls seeking me out...

Chen Mo muttered to himself but didn’t dare talk back, responding, "Understood."

He Yuzhi waved her hand, "Alright, you may leave."

"I’ll take my leave."

Watching Chen Mo’s departing figure, He Yuzhi’s eyes flickered with thought.

"That rebel son!"

Chen Zhuo stood with hands behind his back, sternly saying, "All these years I’ve kept my integrity pure, with no other intentions, haven’t even taken a concubine, yet produced such a philanderer?"

"It’s truly a disgrace to our Chen Family!"

He Yuzhi gave him a glance, calmly saying, "No other intentions? I’d say you’re just unable to act! With your frail body, thinking to take concubines, just be careful not to forfeit your life instead..."

?

Chen Zhuo’s old face flushed, puffing his beard and glaring, "You can question my character but not my prowess!"

He Yuzhi scoffed, "Does anyone else need to question? Can’t you see clearly yourself? Always not in the mood or too exhausted from affairs..."

Chen Zhuo became thoroughly heated.

He pulled out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, poured its contents into his mouth, and proceeded to drag her to the wing room, annoyed, "I refuse to believe I can’t handle you! Today, you’ll know what it means to be revitalized at an old age!"

He Yuzhi: (^_−)☆

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East Wing.

Chen Mo had just pushed open the door and entered the bedroom when a somewhat lazy voice sounded:

"Tsk, why are you only back now? I’ve waited several days for you."

?!

Chen Mo abruptly turned his head.

A graceful figure leaned against the bed, curves outlined, black hair cascading like a waterfall, with eyes behind a golden mask appearing like purple flames.

"Ji Lianxing?!"