I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 786 - 294: Empress Baby, Not Empress Sister-in-Law! Princess to Choose a Consort?! (2)

"That’s true."

Chen Mo nodded.

From what he knew about Chu Yanli, as soon as the imperial decree for the marriage arrived, she would directly storm into the Golden Throne Hall with weapons.

"And Jiang Wangye is definitely not a good person."

The Empress squinted her eyes and sneered, "Always pretending to be obsessed, but in reality he’s just greedy for the military power in Li’er’s hands. If he were to become the Prince Consort, the Great Yuan might truly change!"

Chen Mo asked, "Is Jiang Wangye highly respected in the Jiang Family?"

The Empress said, "He is the legitimate son of the current clan leader. It seems glamorous, but in reality, he’s just a puppet on a string."

At this point, she paused, a hint of stern killing intent appearing on her elegant face, "Once, my status was similar to his, also a ’proxy’ for the Gate Valve, believing that my actions were for the common people... until I saw their ugly faces clearly and realized just how wrong I was."

Chen Mo sensed there might be more hidden matters.

But since it was a family matter for the Empress, unless she wanted to talk about it, it was not appropriate to ask more.

"I saw Jiang Wangye looking very excited when he came out, thought His Highness compromised..."

"Ha, with the major order from the clan leader, he tried to force me into submission. Seeing I wouldn’t relent, he settled for less and suggested the Princess openly choose a husband."

"Choose a husband?"

Chen Mo was taken aback.

The Empress explained, "This is normal. It’s supposed to be the procedure. As a princess, upon reaching marriageable age, she generally would choose a husband among the noble lineage and meritorious class... it’s just that the Emperor has been gravely ill, and Li’er has been guarding the borders for years, which has delayed it."

Chen Mo blinked, saying, "Isn’t the Princess worried that the Jiang Family might actually succeed?"

"Impossible."

The Empress dismissed, "The so-called husband selection is just a formality. Ultimately, Li’er will decide for herself. There aren’t many men in the world who can catch her eye, let alone a mere Jiang Wangye."

Chen Mo lowered his head without replying.

At this moment, the Empress remembered something, "By the way, I haven’t asked you yet, why did you suddenly enter the palace?"

Chen Mo softly replied, "Actually, I just went to Changning Pavilion and then came here..."

"What did you go to Changning Pavilion for?"

The Empress frowned, "Did Chu Yanli come to trouble you again? I was clear enough with that girl. Why won’t she take a hint and insists on making you a concubine..."

"This time is different, the Princess didn’t want me as a concubine..."

"Hmm?"

"She wants me to be the Prince Consort."

"Hmm??"

The Empress’s expression froze, her radiant face showing incredulity.

"Prince Consort?!"

"Is she serious?!"

Chen Mo nodded, "It seems she is, but don’t worry, Your Highness, listen to me first, the Princess has a different reason for the change of heart this time..."

The Empress suppressed her swirling emotions, speaking solemnly, "She better give me a reasonable explanation, or I won’t let her off!"

Chen Mo cleared his throat, saying, "The Princess found out about our relationship."

?

The Empress didn’t react at first.

"What do you mean?"

"The Princess knows that we have shared private moments beyond the boundaries of lord and subject... simply put, she guessed we’ve secretly gotten intimate."

"..."

The Empress suddenly stiffened, as if carved from wood.

Immediately, a blush spread across her smooth skin, her eyes showing some shyness and panic.

It’s over!

The thing she feared most has happened!

"Even though I hid it well, it still was exposed?"

"Even if the Emperor and I aren’t in a real marriage, there’s still the title. If my affair is discovered by my sister-in-law, might as well jump into a river..."

The Empress’s expression shifted, her mind in chaos.

Chen Mo gently patted her back, comforting, "Your Highness need not worry too much. The Princess is only speculating. As long as we’re not caught, there’s no problem."

Upon hearing this, the Empress calmed down a bit.

"Wait..."

The Empress wondered, "Since Li’er knows about our relationship, why does she want you to be the Prince Consort?"

"That’s the second thing I need to tell you..."

Chen Mo chuckled and leaned in to whisper.

The more the Empress listened, the more troubled her expression became, her eyes widened, lips slightly parted, her cheeks burning red.

"Too... too absurd!"

"What’s this nonsense about ’having fun can’t compare to a sister-in-law’... what on earth is this girl thinking?!"

Chen Mo nodded in agreement, "I also feel it’s inappropriate. Sneaky affairs might be acceptable, but actually playing the sister-in-law role..."

"Ahem, but then again..."

"To some extent, the Princess’s words aren’t entirely unreasonable."

"If I want to be with Your Highness forever, I’m bound to face many obstacles, not to mention how troublesome the Jiang Family alone can be."

The Empress paused in silence, "I’ve considered this, You need not worry about the Jiang Family. No matter what challenges arise, as long as you’re steadfast, I absolutely won’t give up."

"Your Highness..."

Hearing the determined tone, Chen Mo felt warmth in his heart.

As the Eastern Palace Empress, mother of the people, he knew how many shackles bound the Empress. To say this aloud takes immense courage.

"But let me be clear..."

The Empress gritted her silver teeth, glaring at him with almond eyes, "You mustn’t promise Chu Yanli, nor participate in the husband selection, otherwise I will never... hmm..."

Before she could finish, she was silenced.

Chen Mo held her face, parting her lips, the Empress’s body tensed slightly, then gently responded.