I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 173: A sudden change of tactics, both taken! Queen: Jiang Yuchan, did you sleep with Chen Mo?
Prince Yu's Mansion.

In the study, the bookcases slid to the sides, revealing the intricate magic circles etched on the wall. A light blue halo flashed, and ripples appeared on the wall like a water curtain.

Chu Heng walked out of the secret room slowly, his hands stained with dark red blood, his eyes were bloodshot, and his face looked even paler.

"His Royal Highness."

The old butler who was waiting outside handed over a handkerchief.

Chu Heng took it, wiped his hands, and asked, "Is there any movement over at Ling Yishan?"

The old housekeeper shook his head and said, "He is still as reclusive as always, not concerned with worldly affairs. Even after Ling Ningzhi was attacked, he did not make any move. It seems that he knows that his life span is short, and he will not take action easily again."

Chu Heng frowned and said, "What happened to You Ji? As a master, how could she just disappear without any explanation?"

The old housekeeper replied: "We haven't found any trace of her yet. Liuyunju has also changed its head performer. She may have met with an accident."

Chu Heng had a solemn expression on his face as he sat on the chair, tapping the armrest with his fingers.

"The demon tribe has suffered repeated defeats. It is clear that they are no longer reliable. We have to find a way to survive on our own."

"As long as I can get the diagram of the Eight Desolate Demon-Slaying Array, plus the remaining red sand in my hand, I can give it a try..."

If you want to get the formation diagram, you must get rid of Ling Yishan first.

But no matter how serious his injuries were, he was still one of the few strong men in Jiuzhou and was not so easy to be shaken.

I originally wanted to use Ling Ningzhi as a breakthrough point, but I didn't expect that I could not only fail, but also lost a magical herb... It will be difficult to find such a good opportunity next time.

"Has Chen Mo been active recently?" Chu Heng asked.

The old butler said: "This is the second thing I want to report to Your Highness. Bai Lingchuan, the captain of the Fire Department, is dead."

? !
Chu Heng was startled when he heard this, and frowned, "That old guy does not have much time left, but he won't die so soon. What happened?"

"According to the news from the palace, Bai Lingchuan colluded with the Seventh Heavenly Demon in order to prolong his life and attempted to assassinate Chen Mo. However, he was refined by the Blood Demon instead..." the old butler said concisely.

"The Seventh Heavenly Demon?!"

A hint of surprise flashed across Chu Heng's eyes.

Naturally, he had heard of the name "Blood Demon", who had been wreaking havoc in southern Xinjiang for decades, killing countless people, and whose strength was unfathomable.

Who would have thought that Bai Lingchuan, an official appointed by the imperial court, would actually collude with such an evil villain!

"When did these two people become enemies with Chen Mo?" Chu Heng was a little confused, but then he smiled happily, "This is good, it saves us a lot of trouble."

Chen Mo repeatedly ruined his plans and even beat him up in the Music Bureau. The conflict between the two has become irreconcilable.

He wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of this stumbling block, but he didn't expect that someone was more anxious than him!
This is the only good news I have heard recently!
Seeing Chu Heng's excitement, the old housekeeper shook his head and continued, "Ahem, Chen Mo is not dead, and he returned to the capital yesterday. He also dined and stayed overnight in the palace... As for the Blood Demon, he is dead and gone."

"..."

Chu Heng's smile froze on his face.

"That blood demon has been rampant for many years, and he must be at least a Grandmaster. Even with Bai Lingchuan, they can't deal with a fifth-rank warrior? Are you kidding me?"

"Are you sure the news isn't wrong?"

The old housekeeper shook his head and said, "Although I don't know what happened in Southern Xinjiang, this matter should not be wrong. The two parties have already begun to make a fuss about the position of the Fire Department's thousand households."

Chu Heng's throat moved and his head felt a little dizzy.

In other words, Chen Mo went to southern Xinjiang and not only was he safe and sound, but he also accomplished a great deed?
"Hehe, Prince, you don't have to worry too much. After all, Chen Mo is too young, and continuous promotions are against the rules. He has to at least hold on for a few more years." The old butler said comfortingly.

However, Chu Heng knew what was going on.

Chen Mo killed the tenth and seventh celestial demons successively and solved several major cases. It can be said that his entry into Qilin Pavilion is a foregone conclusion!

The Queen favors him so much, this day will probably not be too far away!
"Could it be that this kid is really blessed with great luck? He has been able to escape danger time and again. Not only has his strength improved unreasonably fast, but his career has also risen rapidly. This is totally unreasonable..."

Thinking of the demon race's excessive attention to Chen Mo, as well as the favor of the imperial concubine and the queen...

A guess flashed through Chu Heng's mind, but he was a little bit unconvinced.

After all, this matter is too shocking.

"Once Chen Mo enters Qilin Pavilion, it will be difficult to deal with him in the future."

"Ling Ningzhi seems to be very close to him. If we can kill two birds with one stone...but this matter involves a lot of things, we must make sure our hands are clean..."

Chu Heng fell into deep thought.

The old butler stood there silently with his head bowed, and inexplicably recalled what Lu Bojun had said that day.

Between the prince and Chen Mo, who is the angler and who is the big fish?

……

……

East of the city, Ming'an Street.

Ling Ningzhi, dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe that was spotless, stood in front of the gate of the Chen residence, looking at the wealthy family with a little hesitation.

Chen Mo had been seriously injured before, and he had consumed his energy and blood to heal her. She was really worried... But when she thought of the ridiculous things that happened on the flying boat, her mind was in a mess, and she didn't know how to face Chen Mo.

"First, I shared the same bed with Master, and later, Concubine Yu was added..."

"It is really……"

Ling Ningzhi's cheeks flushed.

Just as she was hesitating, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her:

"Qingxuan?"

Ling Ningzhi turned her head and saw a sedan chair carried by four people slowly descending. He Yuzhi lifted the curtain and walked down.

"Aunt." Ling Ningzhi nodded in greeting.

He Yuzhi smiled and said, "You haven't been here for a while. What are you doing standing at the door? Come in."

She took Ling Ningzhi's arm and pulled her into the gate of Chen Mansion without saying anything.

"I just bought some fashionable clothes and brought one set each for you and Zhixia. It's a good opportunity for you to come. Go try them on later."

"Thank you, thank you, aunt."

Ling Ningzhi has a cold personality and is not good at socializing with others.

At first, I was not quite used to this enthusiastic attitude.

But the longer they spent together, the more she could feel that rare warmth. He Yuzhi had no airs of an elder at all and completely treated her like one of her own family.

If we can really become a family in the future...

Maybe not bad?
This thought suddenly popped up in Ling Ningzhi's mind.

Then he shook his head vigorously to dispel this ridiculous idea.

"Zhixia is the legitimate daughter-in-law of the Chen family. Auntie treats me well only because I am Zhixia's friend."

"Besides, Zhixia trusts me so much, how can I do anything to let her down?"

Ling Ningzhi bit her lips lightly.

As they went through life and death several times, the mark left by Chen Mo in her heart became increasingly clear. However, she also suffered greatly in her heart, with her reason and emotions constantly torn apart, leaving her at a loss as to what to do.

"correct……"

At this time, He Yuzhi said, "Zhixia is here too. She has been in a bad mood recently. You should comfort her later."

Ling Ningzhi frowned and asked, "What happened to Zhixia?"

He Yuzhi sighed helplessly and said, "Didn't Chen Mo tear up the marriage certificate? Although both families recognize this marriage, it is known to everyone in Kyoto, so there will inevitably be some rumors. The Shen family also wants to save face, so Shen Xiong wants to go to the palace to ask the queen to grant the marriage."

"Unexpectedly, the queen flew into a rage and severely reprimanded Shen Xiong. I'm afraid this marriage will have to be put on hold for the time being."

"After Zhixia learned about this, she became depressed and couldn't even eat..."

He Yuzhi was also puzzled by this.

The Chen and Shen families, one is a scholar and the other is a military officer. If they could become a perfect match, it would help consolidate the Imperial Concubine's party's voice inside and outside the court.

If the Queen disagreed, she could still understand it, but why did Concubine Yu react so violently?
"..."

Ling Ningzhi naturally knew the reason, but she didn't dare to say it out loud.

You can't tell He Yuzhi that the Imperial Concubine wet the bed because of your son...

I guess she must have been scared to death!

The two walked through the courtyard and along the corridor to the east wing.

Just as she walked to the door of the room, He Yuzhi suddenly noticed something, her expression froze slightly, and then a strange look appeared.

"Hehe, forget it. We can't help with this matter anyway. Let Zhixia be alone for a while and don't disturb her for now." He Yuzhi cleared her throat.

Ling Ningzhi shook her head and said, "Although Zhixia seems heartless, she is actually very thoughtful and loves Chen Mo to the core. She must feel very uncomfortable when something like this happens."

"Even if I can't help, it would be good to listen to her talk. At least it can ease her mood."

After that, she walked up and knocked on the door.

He Yuzhi silently took a few steps back.

"I did stop him, it's none of my business..."

……

in the room.

Chen Mo leaned against the headboard of the rosewood bed, looking at the girl in front of him with a smile.

Shen Zhixia was wearing a silk nightgown with two thin straps hanging on her shoulders.

"Woo!"

Shen Zhixia's cheeks flushed and her eyes were full of shame and anger.

Chen Mo tilted his ear and said, "What did you say? I can't hear you clearly."

Shen Zhixia's throat moved, she pinched him with her slender hands, and said angrily: "Brother, you definitely did it on purpose! You are so bad!"

Chen Mo raised his hand and gently stroked her pretty face, his thumb across her red lips, and said with a smile: "My wife has a really bad memory. She forgot it so quickly. What should I call you in private?"

"Husband~"

Shen Zhixia's complexion became more and more beautiful.

Every time she heard Chen Mo call her "wife", her body felt weak.

She opened her lips slightly, bit her fingers, and her wet eyes were filled with deep affection.

Chen Mo's breathing was a little rapid.

This girl is so skilled now!

Shen Zhixia had a pair of distinct black and white deer eyes, which made her look pure and innocent... Every time she looked up at him, he found it difficult to control himself.

"Brother, I'm really happy~"

Shen Zhixia leaned in Chen Mo's arms, staring at that handsome face infatuatedly.

Although the queen did not agree to the marriage, it was no longer important to her. So what if it could not be a formal marriage with three matchmakers and six certificates?
The promise written on the golden deed of creation is more unforgettable than any ceremony.

"Reeds are as strong as silk, and rocks are immovable... No matter how poor or humble you are, you will never give up, and you will never regret even if you die nine times..." Shen Zhixia murmured in a low voice: "Brother, I really like you."

"I just said that I should call you husband."

"But I'm shy..."

"If you say something wrong again, you'll get a spanking."

"elder brother."

"?"

Shen Zhixia raised her plump breasts and bit her lip and said, "I said something wrong, why don't you hit me, brother?" Chen Mo twitched the corner of his mouth.

This girl is becoming more and more annoying.

Snapped--

He raised his hand and let it fall, creating ripples.

"Well!"

Shen Zhixia groaned, and her pretty face turned even redder.

She raised her head and leaned close to Chen Mo's ear, breathing sweetly: "Brother, I still want to..."

dong dong dong-

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Ling Ningzhi's voice came from outside the door: "Zhixia, are you in there?"

The two men froze and looked at each other.

"Master Qingxuan? Why is she here?"

Just as Chen Mo was about to get up and put on his clothes, Shen Zhixia held him down, cleared his throat, and said, "Master, please come in."

? !
Chen Mo's eyes widened, "Zhixia, what are you doing..."

Shen Zhixia looked resentful and hummed softly, "Brother, how long do you want to keep this secret from me? When we were kissing in the room that time, Taoist Qingxuan was hiding in the closet, right?"

"Bad brother, you even didn't let my good friend go..."

"..."

Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed.

It turns out that this girl knew everything, but she just kept it to herself and didn't say anything.

crunch--

The door opened and Ling Ningzhi walked in.

Looking at the bed covered by the curtains, she came closer and said softly, "It's already so late and you're still sleeping in. Hurry up and get up, you lazy bug..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Only two figures were seen vaguely through the gauze curtain.

Being able to sleep on the same bed with Shen Zhixia, and having her aura so restrained that it was almost impossible to sense it with her spiritual sense... She couldn't think of anyone else except Chen Mo!
"What are these two doing in bed in broad daylight?"

"Zhixia, you are right. Master Chen is here, why did you let me in..."

Ling Ningzhi took a step forward, wanting to turn around and leave.

Suddenly, a bare hand stretched out from the gauze curtain and grabbed her arm.

Pull hard——

? !
Caught off guard, Ling Ningzhi leaned back and fell directly onto the soft mattress.

Then, a soft and delicate body fell into her arms.

Shen Zhixia smiled brightly and said, "Master, long time no see~"

Looking at her naked appearance, Ling Ningzhi's expression froze slightly. She slowly turned her head and saw Chen Mo naked, spreading his hands helplessly.

"Zhixia, what are you doing? Let me go." Ling Ningzhi stuttered.

Shen Zhixia hugged her slender waist and said softly, "This time when I went to southern Xinjiang to handle a case, the Taoist priest saved Brother Chen Mo's life. I am very grateful in my heart."

Ling Ningzhi said in embarrassment: "So this is how you thank me?"

Shen Zhixia tilted her head and asked, "Does the Taoist priest not like it?"

"..."

Ling Ningzhi was startled when she heard this, and then said in panic: "I don't know what you are talking about."

"Okay, Taoist priest, you don't have to hide it anymore." Shen Zhixia rode on her, with his hands on both sides of her neck, and said: "In fact, when I came out of the secret realm, I felt something was wrong, but I couldn't be completely sure at that time..."

"Since then, the Taoist priest has become more and more strange."

"There is always a flash of guilt in his eyes when he looks at me. Every time he mentions Brother Chen Mo, he becomes absent-minded. But when he sees Brother Chen Mo, there is a similar emotion in his eyes as when he saw President Li."

Shen Zhixia stared at those clear eyes and said seriously, "Actually, the Taoist priest also likes Brother Chen Mo, right?"

"Pindao..."

Ling Ningzhi's heart skipped a beat.

Does she like Chen Mo?
She herself had not thought about this question carefully.

In other words, she has been avoiding it and doesn't want to face it.

Chen Mo is Shen Zhixia's fiancé, and she and Shen Zhixia are close friends. How shameless is it to steal her best friend's man?

Bound by a strong sense of morality, it is difficult for Ling Ningzhi to face her own heart calmly.

That was why she did not agree to cancel the contract on the flying boat. This was also the reason - she could comfort herself that she was entangled with Chen Mo in order to help her grandfather obtain the immortal materials...

Even though it's self-deception, at least it makes you feel better.

Now, Shen Zhixia suddenly made it clear, leaving her at a loss as to how to respond for a moment.

Shen Zhixia shook her head and said, "I was a little unhappy at first, but now I have figured it out. Even if there is no Taoist priest, there will be other women..."

"Besides, I trust the Taoist priest's character, and he can help my brother in terms of strength and background."

"As the saying goes, good things should be kept within the family. Rather than letting other women take advantage of the situation, it's better to let the Taoist priest have the advantage."

Ling Ningzhi lowered her head, her ears burning.

This may sound a bit rough, but if you think about it carefully, it seems to make some sense.

"If you are worried that this will affect our relationship, you don't have to worry about it."

Shen Zhixia put her hands on her hips, puffed out her chest, and said, "Virtuous women in ancient times all established themselves with generosity and benevolence, and had the grace to tolerate others... Anyway, I have completely confirmed my brother's intentions, so it doesn't matter even if there are more Taoist priests."

"..."

Ling Ningzhi was speechless for a moment.

Seeing that she was still struggling, Shen Zhixia snorted, "Anyway, I'm only giving you this one chance. If you miss this chance, you'll never get it again. Don't blame me for being rude."

After saying that, she climbed up and lay back in Chen Mo's arms.

"elder brother……"

Ling Ningzhi's face flushed, and she wanted to get up and leave immediately, but when she thought of what Shen Zhixia had just said, she hesitated.

If I miss this opportunity, I'm afraid it will be difficult to express my feelings again in the future...

But the current scene made it impossible for her to say anything.

I was in a dilemma for a moment and didn't know what to do.

Although Shen Zhixia acted so bold, she was actually very nervous inside. Her face was as red as an apple and she didn't even dare to look up.

However, in order to maintain her dignity as the eldest lady, she still suppressed her shyness and moved closer -

No matter what, we must not lose in momentum!
∑(O_O;)
Ling Ningzhi's cheeks were getting hotter and hotter. She couldn't stay any longer, so she turned around and walked out of the room quickly.

However, Chen Mo knew that if they missed this opportunity, it would be difficult for them to open their hearts to each other again.

His heart moved slightly, and several colorful glazed flames snaked out, slamming the door shut, and then locking the bolt tightly.

"Master Chen?"

Ling Ningzhi turned her head and looked at Chen Mo in confusion.

Chen Mo forced a smile and said, "Master, don't be in a hurry to leave. Let's talk slowly."

……

……

royal palace.

Hanxiao Palace.

There were two figures sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

The queen was wearing a bright yellow palace skirt with intricate patterns of golden phoenix and rising sun embroidered on the hem and cuffs. She had an elegant and noble temperament, bright and deep almond-shaped eyes, and her glance revealed the majesty of a mother of the country.

Concubine Yu was wearing a purple iris long skirt, the hem of which cascaded down from her slender waist. Her eyes were like cold stars, revealing aloofness and arrogance, as cold as a flower on a high mountain that could only be admired from afar.

Both of them have peerless looks, and sitting opposite each other at this moment, they look like a beautiful fine brush painting.

There was tea set on the stone table in the middle. After Xu Qingyi brewed the tea, he bowed and left.

Yu Youhan picked up the purple clay teapot, poured the tea into the jade cup, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

The queen frowned, "Just drinking by yourself? Is this how you entertain guests in your Hanxiao Palace?"

Yu Youhan put down the teacup and said calmly, "If you want to drink, pour it yourself."

"..."

The Queen was used to her attitude, so she picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup.

The red lips parted slightly, and just as she took a sip of the tea, she heard Yu Youhan say, "Did Chen Mo sleep at your place last night?"

"Cough cough!"

The queen was caught off guard and almost choked on the tea, a blush appearing on her oval face.

Noticing Yu Youhan's scrutinizing eyes, she calmed herself down, cleared her throat, and said, "I'm worried that Chen Mo's injuries haven't healed yet, so I asked the imperial physician to come and see him. It's getting late, so I'll let him stay overnight in Zhaohua Palace."

Zhaohua Palace is where she handles official business.

The reason for saying this is to imply that the two people do not live together.

Yu Youhan remained silent and did not comment.

The Queen felt a little guilty for some reason, and quickly changed the subject, "I came here this time to ask you, when you brought Chen Mo back, did you meet Ji Hongxiu? Did she do anything to Chen Mo?"

Yu Youhan raised her eyebrows and asked, "Why should I tell you?"

The Queen's eyes sank slightly, and she said, "You should know clearly what Ji Hongxiu's initiative to approach Chen Mo means. Tianshu Pavilion is very good at reading the secrets of heaven and planning the world. They only care about the foundation of the sect and don't care about the rise and fall of the country at all..."

Yu Youhan sneered, "Do you think I care?"

The Queen looked straight at her and said, "At least when it comes to the issue of the Three Saints Sect, our stance should be consistent."

The atmosphere fell into silence.

After a while.

Yu Youhan played with the teacup with her slender fingers and said, "Ji Hongxiu is the same as you."

The queen was stunned when she heard this and asked in confusion, "What's the same?"

"Same as what I did to Chen Mo." Yu Youhan narrowed her eyes slightly, her tone still calm: "When I arrived, she was sleeping in the same bed with Chen Mo."

The Queen's face was covered with frost, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Ji Hongxiu is indeed still ruthless! I knew she was planning to take advantage of the little thief. A dignified Taoist master is so shameless!"

"how about you?"

"Ok?"

"so……"

A murderous look flashed across Yu Youhan's eyes, "You really slept with Chen Mo?"

Queen:? !

(End of this chapter)