I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 778 - 291: Shen Zhixia’s Feelings! Shocking Change in the Prison Cell, the Eerie Chu Heng!

Early the next morning.

Huai Zhen Fang, Sky Scale Guard.

Chen Mo walked through the training ground, heading towards the Government.

Last night, he had stayed up too late with Ling Ningzhi, waking up, it was already 9 a.m., naturally missing the morning assembly.

However, everyone was already accustomed to it. After all, considering Mr. Chen’s style, coming to work was already quite good.

"Mr. Chen, you’re here."

"Greetings, Mr. Chen."

The assistant officers all greeted with cupped hands.

Although Chen Mo was the Fire Department Deputy Thousand Households, a favorite in the Eastern Royal Palace, he never put on airs, and could bond with the ground-level officers, not to mention his repeated successes in cracking major cases, earning genuine respect from everyone.

This was indeed rare in the faction-ridden Sky Scale Guard.

As soon as Chen Mo walked into the Government’s entrance, he saw his convenient brother-in-law sitting leisurely on a chair, enjoying tea.

"Oh, Lord Shen, what wind blew you over here?" Chen Mo greeted with a smile.

Li Yuan quickly stepped forward, quietly saying, "We’ve been waiting for you. Lord Shen has come every day for the past five days looking for you, each time missing you, even our subordinates don’t know how to explain it..."

Chen Mo: "..."

Shen Shuqiu put down his teacup, shaking his head, "Occasionally skipping work is normal, but I’ve never seen someone occasionally come to work... Do you remember your identity as Deputy Thousand Households?"

Chen Mo came forward, sitting beside him on a Grandmaster’s chair, picked up a purple sand pot to refill his tea, "Am I not busy with other tasks? I’ve been on duty in the palace for some time now, finally managing to pull myself away."

The tea filled seven-tenths, Shen Shuqiu tapped the table lightly with his finger.

He naturally knew that Chen Mo was still a Yulin Army Lang General. This visit was indeed because of this.

"First, let’s discuss business."

Shen Shuqiu sat up straight, saying, "Tomorrow is the Longevity Festival, there will be a grand sacrificial ceremony, and according to tradition, civil and military officials will be feasted. I received orders from above for us to patrol the outer circle of the Imperial City and assist in maintaining order..."

"Patrol?"

Chen Mo frowned slightly, "I’ve never heard of this before, and this isn’t Sky Scale Guard’s job either, is it?"

Shen Shuqiu said, "This year’s situation is unusual. It’s said the Commander personally gave the order, and the specific reason is beyond our comprehension. We just need to execute the orders... And you being the Guard Commander of the palace, it’s proper for you to lead the team."

Chen Mo rubbed his chin, vaguely sensing something odd.

First, Chu Yanli gives him a dragon scale; now, the Commander personally orders, could there really be major events happening recently?

But here is the Capital City, what trouble could occur?

Seeing him deep in thought, Shen Shuqiu spoke, "You don’t have to take it too seriously. It’s probably just for show, but make sure the surface work is fully done. I’ll have the Water Bureau fully cooperate, at your command."

"Alright, I understand."

Chen Mo nodded in agreement.

"Ahem." Shen Shuqiu cleared his throat, "Business is finished, now let’s discuss personal matters."

"Personal matters?" Chen Mo was puzzled.

Shen Shuqiu did not speak further, slightly lifting his eyelids to glance at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan noticed, and bowed his head, "Excuse me, gentlemen, please sit comfortably. I need to check the numbers for tomorrow’s patrol personnel, I shall take my leave."

Having said that, he bowed and withdrew.

With only the two of them remaining in the hall, Shen Shuqiu changed from his previous calm demeanor, glaring at Chen Mo, speaking gravely, "You, boy, tell the truth, what have you done to Zhixia?"

Chen Mo asked, puzzled, "What does Lord Shen mean by this?"

"Are you still pretending with me?" Shen Shuqiu said through gritted teeth, "Zhixia came back this time, was fine initially, but suddenly left without a word, went back to the Sect, you dare to say it’s unrelated to you?"

Chen Mo explained, "Lord Shen misunderstood, Zhixia told me that she stayed out too long this time, Martial Saint Mountain had sent multiple messages to summon her back..."

Shen Shuqiu interrupted, "And you believed her? Martial Arts training emphasizes practical experience, not just meditation. As long as regular communication is maintained with the Sect, staying out for three to five years is normal, not a few months before being called back."

"Did you attract too many women, making her unhappy, so she couldn’t stay in the Capital City?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo was dumbfounded.

So it wasn’t the Sect calling Shen Zhixia back, she wanted to leave herself?

Why?

Reflecting on all that had happened, first being "betrayed" by his best friend, then Lin Jingzhu coming over to propose, recently getting drugged with Li Yuan together...

Though each time she chose to tolerate, was she truly indifferent?

Shen Zhixia had been silently giving her all for him, but what had he done for Shen Zhixia?

"So, she let go so freely the day before leaving, saying she wanted to leave a ’deep impression’, even giving me the Positioning Compass and Entry Credential, hoping I’d go to Martial Saint Mountain to find her..."

"Had I convinced her to stay, maybe she wouldn’t have left."

Chen Mo cursed himself for being foolish, not even noticing these things.

He genuinely liked Shen Zhixia, but indeed, with more beauties around him, it was difficult to keep things balanced, inevitably neglecting her emotional shifts.

"Rest assured, Lord Shen, once my current duties are completed, I will personally go to Martial Saint Mountain and bring Zhixia back," Chen Mo promised solemnly.

Seeing this, Shen Shuqiu’s anger subsided a bit, speaking earnestly, "We’re all men, I understand certain things, but no matter how many female friends you have outside, you cannot let my sister suffer, she has genuinely dedicated herself to you."

Chen Mo nodded, "Zhixia’s goodness is something I understand more than anyone, I will not let her down in this life."