I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 209 An unexpected encounter with the Crown Prince?

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The Queen felt that these words sounded strange, but she couldn't figure out what the problem was for the time being.

"What time is it now?" the Empress asked.

Chen Mo glanced at the sky and estimated, "It should be around Chen Shi (7-9 AM). Is Your Highness getting ready to get up?"

"No rush, there's still plenty of time. Anyway, I've finished reviewing all the memorials from the past few days. I'll sleep a little longer." The Empress's voice was soft and sweet as she leaned against Chen Mo's chest, her eyelids starting to droop again.

She was not lazy; on the contrary, she was extremely diligent.

But for some reason, whenever I'm with Chen Mo, I become lazy and don't want to move a finger when I'm snuggled up next to him.

"Wake up, the sun's already high in the sky!"

Snapped--

Chen Mo raised his hand and gently slapped him.

The smooth curves trembled slightly, rippling outwards.

"Ugh~ I hate it..."

The Empress parted her lips slightly, let out a soft moan, and shifted her body restlessly.

Chen Mo did not remove his hand, but instead slowly moved it towards her ample figure—

The empress suddenly opened her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and pressed down on the mischievous large hands, glaring at him angrily.

"You wicked little thief, you are not allowed to lay a hand on me!"

"But His Highness was still begging me last night not to stop..."

"I said 'no' and 'stop,' who told you to hear them together?!"

"..."

Chen Mo's actions completely dispelled the Empress's sleepiness. She hugged the thin blanket and looked at him warily.

Chen Mo shook his head and said with a helpless wry smile, "What exactly is Your Highness worried about?"

Despite their already close relationship, they never took the final step.

Whenever passion reached its peak, the Empress would suddenly back down, as if she were wary of something.

"I... am just not ready yet."

The Empress bit her lip and said softly, "After all, I am the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace, and there are some bottom lines that cannot be easily crossed... Besides, if Chu Yanli discovers anything amiss when she returns, it could lead to a great disaster..."

"Chu Yanli?"

Chen Mo frowned slightly.

The name sounds familiar, but I can't quite place it...

"No one in the capital city dares to call her by her full name, so you may be unfamiliar with her. If I mention another name, you will know..." The Empress cleared her throat and said, "Princess Xuanhuang."

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Upon hearing this name, Chen Mo suddenly came to his senses.

Princess Chu Yanli was originally titled "Princess Anle," but after coming of age, she disliked this title and, without going through the Ministry of Rites, changed her name to "Xuanhuang."

The emperor actually approved of this irregular behavior.

"Given Chu Yanli's personality, she would never allow the imperial power to fall into other hands. If she discovers that I have an affair with you, she will probably do everything in her power to eliminate this hidden danger."

A hint of worry flashed across the Empress's eyes.

This is also what she has always been most worried about.

Chen Mo asked with some curiosity, "Just how strong is the Eldest Princess?"

In the original storyline, it was only mentioned that the eldest princess [proved her path through martial arts, and personally led troops to suppress the southern barbarians with the national treasure "Heavenly Edict Seal"], but she did not have many scenes.

Even when the three emperors entered the pass and besieged Consort Yu, he remained seated in the palace, unmoved.

For her, there seemed to be something more important to do besides dealing with Yu Youhan...

That damn production team! They dug a hole and then didn't fill it in; they're really ripping us off...

"Very strong."

"Because of the existence of the Heavenly Decree Seal, she possesses the power of the nation's destiny, and cannot be judged by ordinary standards."

At this point, the Empress seemed afraid of frightening Chen Mo, and comforted him, "But you don't need to be afraid, I will definitely protect you."

"afraid?"

Chen Mo shook his head.

With the Imperial Concubine protecting him, he was truly fearless.

He has already dealt with supreme experts like Dao Venerable and Demon Lord. How much stronger can the Princess be?

However, seeing the Empress's serious expression, Chen Mo's heart softened a bit, and he said with a smile, "If I'm not mistaken, Your Highness shouldn't have any cultivation... If the Princess really wants to make a move, how does Your Highness plan to protect me?"

"We can't rely on my sister-in-law's authority, can we?"

"..."

The Empress said with displeasure, "Don't underestimate me. I'm not someone to be trifled with!"

As she spoke, she sat up straight, opened her palm, and a golden seal appeared out of thin air.

The entire piece is made of neither gold nor stone. The front is carved with a coiled dragon, its body twisted and majestic, while the back is inscribed with the four large characters "Fengtian Zhi Bao" (Treasure of Heaven).

The seal hovered in the air, emitting golden light, like a rising sun, making it impossible to look directly at it.

At the same time, Chen Mo felt his internal energy being stirred, swirling and dancing in his dantian, as if he had found a kindred spirit and felt excited and joyful.

"This aura seems to be similar to the aura of the Taiyi Gengjin Dragon..."

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

The Empress held the seal in her hands and said, "This is the Imperial Seal of the Great Yuan Dynasty, embodying the fortune of the nine provinces. It consists of two parts: the seal base and the seal knob. The seal base in my hand is called 'Heavenly Radiance,' while the Eldest Princess is in charge of the 'Heavenly Edict'..."

She was slightly out of breath as she said this.

Even the simple act of lifting her up seemed extremely strenuous for her.

"Only those who are destined by Heaven can wield the imperial seal; otherwise, they will suffer a backlash from the nation's fate."

"Although Yu Youhan is extremely powerful, he does not dare to easily interfere in court affairs, much less attack me, and that is the reason..."

Chen Mo understood upon hearing this.

In the background of "The Immortal's Destiny", the fate of the nation is not something ethereal, but a real thing.

Even though the eldest princess is the legitimate heir of the royal family, she still needs to rely on the "Heavenly Decree Seal" to control the dragon energy, so why can he directly absorb the dragon energy into his body?
The so-called "backlash of national fortune" seems to have had no effect on him...

"Could it be that I am the old emperor's illegitimate son?"

"Pah, pah, pah! If my parents knew about this idea, they'd break one of my legs..."

The Empress put away the seal, took a breath, and said, "Don't worry, although Li'er is assertive, she still respects me. If she dares to touch you, I'll use this seal to beat her up..."

Chen Mo: "..."

With your physique, you'd be out of breath after just a few steps, how could you possibly deal with the Princess?

How to deal with it?

Smother her with a big pomelo?
That being said, although Her Majesty the Empress possesses the seal, her physique is no different from that of an ordinary person. Is it because she does not have royal blood that she cannot fully unleash the power of the dragon's energy?
Chen Mo pondered this in his heart, but did not show any doubt, after all, the Empress Baby was acting out of good intentions.

He said with a smile, "Your Highness is so kind to me."

"Of course." The Empress put her hands on her hips, the plump phoenix on her bodice trembling slightly, and hummed softly, "You are my person, of course I will protect you."

Chen Mo reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying softly, "This humble servant doesn't ask for anything. Just being by Your Highness's side is enough to satisfy me."

A blush rose on the Empress's oval face. She poked her finger at his firm chest and murmured, "Actually... every time you tease me, I find myself unable to control myself... If I hadn't retained a shred of sanity, I'm afraid you would have already devoured me..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched, and he nodded, saying, "This humble servant can see that Your Highness's reaction is quite intense; I have to use my true essence to dry the bedding every time... um!"

Before he could finish speaking, the Empress covered his lips, blushing uncontrollably, and said, "Don't say it! It's all your fault!"

Chen Mo reached out and grasped her fair wrist, removing her delicate hand, and said earnestly, "However, this humble servant really likes her. Your Highness has no idea how charming you are..."

"Little thief..."

The Empress's eyes were misty, and her body felt weak again.

Chen Mo's fingertips traced along her delicate collarbone, lifting a corner of her bodice—

The Queen's breathing became more rapid, and she said in a trembling voice, "No, it's daytime now..."

Chen Mo smiled mischievously, "You can only see it clearly during the day."

"..."

The empress blushed and spat, pressing her hands against her chest, trying to push him away, but she couldn't muster the strength, her weak movements seeming like she was being coquettish.

dong dong dong-

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

A voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, are you inside? Breakfast is ready."

"This Empress... um~"

Just as the empress was about to speak, she suddenly opened her beautiful eyes wide and stretched her swan neck straight.

Hearing that strange tone, Lady Sun asked with some doubt, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

"No, it's okay."

The Empress suppressed her excitement and gritted her teeth, saying, "I don't have much of an appetite. I want to sleep a little longer, so I won't have breakfast."

"Ok."

After a moment's hesitation, Lady Sun asked, "Your Highness, has Lord Chen left?"

The Empress replied, "Yes, they left before dawn. You may leave now..."

Lady Sun replied, "Yes, then this servant will take her leave."

As the footsteps outside the door faded into the distance, the Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked down at Chen Mo, her flushed face filled with anger.

"Are you out of your mind? If Lady Sun finds out, how will I ever be able to face anyone again?"

"Your Highness, don't be nervous. After all, Lady Sun is no outsider..."

Chen Mo raised his head and said with a smile.

The empress was both ashamed and angry, and reached out to pinch him.

"You're the only outsider here! And you're still bullying me!"

"Shut up!"

"You're not a child anymore, what are you doing... It's so embarrassing..."

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Half an hour later, Chen Mo peeked out of the palace gate. After confirming that no one was outside, he tiptoed out of Yangxin Palace.

As for Her Majesty the Empress…

They probably haven't recovered yet.

He originally wanted to ask Her Majesty the Empress about what he had experienced at the Mountain of Knives and the Tomb of Swords, since the golden aura and the so-called inheritance of military strategy were quite coincidental, as if they were prepared specifically for him...

However, thinking of the character "璃" carved on the thirtieth stone step, Chen Mo hesitated for a moment and still didn't say it.

Even a fool could figure out that there's a 90% chance this character was left by the eldest princess.

And that golden dragon aura was naturally related to her as well.

We don't know what the eldest princess is planning yet, so it's best not to let Her Majesty the Empress know... After all, their relationship is special, and we can't really involve the Empress.

"This is no small matter; we should go and inform Her Majesty."

Chen Mo left the inner court along the palace road, completely unaware that behind the vermilion palace wall, Consort Sun stared blankly at his back.

"Lord Chen hasn't left at all?"

"Then he and Her Majesty the Empress were in the same room just now... No, no way!"

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Chen Mo walked through the central palace and headed towards the Cold Cloud Palace.

The layout of the Yuan Dynasty palace is similar to that of the Forbidden City in the previous era. It covers a huge area and the buildings are distributed symmetrically on both sides with the central axis as the reference.

Following the ancient system of "outer court and inner palace", the outer court was where important ceremonies were held and government affairs were handled, while the inner court was the living area of ​​the emperor, empress and concubines.

Among them, Qianji Palace, Ningde Palace, and Zhaohua Palace are known as the "Three Palaces of the Inner Court," which were the emperor's and empress's residences and the places where they handled daily government affairs, respectively.

Then came the six palaces, east and west, where the concubines resided, and the Linqing Palace, where the crown prince lived.

Further inside should be the residence of the Empress Dowager, but since the death of the late emperor, the Empress Dowager has secluded herself and observed a period of fasting for decades, and no longer pays attention to palace affairs.

Just as Chen Mo was passing by the Cangzhen Gate on the East Road of the Inner Court, a sudden gust of wind howled by.

He instinctively dodged, and saw a red ball fly past him and land in a pond not far away.

Immediately afterwards, a little boy who was about four feet tall ran out of the door.

With red lips and white teeth, her features were exquisitely beautiful. She wore a bright yellow robe with cloud patterns, black leather boots, and a golden longevity lock inlaid with bright jade around her neck, making her look like a porcelain doll.

"My ball, my ball..."

The little boy lay on the edge of the pond, leaning out as if trying to reach for it.

But his arms weren't long enough, and after waving them around for a long time, he could only watch helplessly as the ball drifted further and further away.

He turned to look at Chen Mo and said in a childish voice, "Hey, you tall guy, help me get the ball back."

Chen Mo had already guessed the boy's identity and nodded, saying, "Yes, sir."

With that, he moved his hand slightly and sucked the ball up from the pool.

Then he circulated his true energy to evaporate all the water vapor and handed it to the little boy.

"Give."

"Amazing!"

The little boy's eyes sparkled, as if he were seeing this method for the first time, and he clapped excitedly.

Realizing he had acted somewhat inappropriately, he stopped smiling, cleared his throat, and said in a deliberately mature tone, "Hmm, not bad..."

She reached out to pat Chen Mo's shoulder as a reward, but the height difference was too great, and she couldn't reach him even when she stood on tiptoe. She frowned and said, "Squat down a little."

Chen Mo squatted down as instructed.

The little boy patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction, "Well done, you deserve a reward."

Chen Mo asked, "What will Your Highness reward me with?"

"what?"

The little boy paused for a moment.

Whenever he said such things, the palace servants would kneel down in fear and gratitude, saying that it was what servants should do and no one would dare to actually ask him for a reward.

So I never even considered giving Chen Mo anything...

But since the words have already been spoken, it would be too embarrassing to go back on my word...

The little boy rummaged in his pocket for a while and took out a jade pendant. It was smooth and delicate, and the character "衍" was engraved on it.

“Here, I will reward you with this.” He handed the jade pendant to Chen Mo.

"..."

Chen Mo's eyebrows twitched. Even if you gave me this thing, I wouldn't dare take it!
"This jade pendant is too valuable, Your Highness should put it away."

"I said I'd give it to you, so I will. If you don't want it, you're disrespecting me!" the little boy said, puffing out his cheeks.

Chen Mo said helplessly, "Your Highness, couldn't you have given me gold, silver, treasures, magical artifacts, or spiritual essence instead? Or even two beauties would have been fine..."

"A beauty?" The little boy tilted his head and said, "What's so great about that? A ball is more fun."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Your Highness doesn't understand. Playing with beautiful women and playing with a ball aren't mutually exclusive..."

Tread-tap-

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Several palace servants rushed out of Cangzhen Gate, their eyes scanning the surroundings. One of them spotted the little boy and immediately shouted, "Found him! His Highness the Crown Prince is here!"

A young female official rushed forward, picked up the little boy, and frowned, saying, "Your Highness, why did you run away again? I was so worried! What if something happened to you..."

"My legs are my own, I can go wherever I want, I don't need your interference. Your nagging is so annoying..."

The little boy impatiently covered his ears, looked at Chen Mo, and said, "Is she a beauty? I'll give her to you."

Chen Mo: "..."

The female official's eyes scanned Chen Mo. "You are..."

Chen Mo said, "I am Chen Mo, a member of the Imperial Guard, and I just finished my duty and happened to be passing by here."

"So it's Lord Chen."

The female official didn't say much. After nodding in greeting, she carried the little boy and walked towards the palace gate.

The little boy looked utterly dejected, yet he still managed to wave at Chen Mo.

"Wait for me here tomorrow. I keep my word and will definitely reward you!"

"walk slowly."

Watching the departing figures of the group, Chen Mo frowned slightly.

He never expected to meet the Crown Prince in this way... However, it seemed somewhat different from what he had imagined. Logically speaking, with the emperor seriously ill and nearing the end of his life, the Crown Prince could ascend the throne at any time, and the burden on his shoulders should be very heavy.

But the little boy looked like he hadn't lost his childlike innocence.

"This is Empress Xu's son? They're so nervous even when he goes out; they're protecting him way too much..."

Chen Mo shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and turned to leave.

Upon arriving at Qianqing Gate, she had a palace servant announce her arrival. Soon after, Xu Qingyi, dressed in white, gracefully appeared.

"Lord Chen, it's been a long time."

From a distance, Xu Qingyi waved to greet them.

Seeing her radiant smile, Chen Mo asked curiously, "Does Director Xu seem to be in a good mood?"

"Have it?"

Xu Qingyi subconsciously touched her face and said, "Maybe it's because the weather is nice today... cough cough, you came to see the Empress?"

"Yes, I have something to report to Her Majesty," Chen Mo said.

"Come with me."

Xu Qingyi nodded, and the two walked towards the palace.

Along the way, Xu Qingyi kept her hands behind her back, glancing at him every now and then, looking like she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Upon arriving at the gates of Hanxiao Palace, Chen Mo stopped and asked, "Chief Xu, is there something you want to say to me?"

"Actually, it's nothing..."

Xu Qingyi hesitated for a moment, then took out an exquisite silk tea packet from her sleeve, handed it to Chen Mo, and said, "This is Tianshan Zisun from the palace. You can take it back."

Chen Mo asked in confusion, "I don't like drinking tea, why are you giving me this?"

"It's not for you, it's for Madam Chen. She tried it when she came to the palace last time and seemed to like it quite a bit." Xu Qingyi's eyes darted around as she said softly, "You...you remember to tell Madam Chen that this tea was a gift from me..."

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Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why are you giving my mother a gift?"

Xu Qingyi glanced at Zhen and said, "It's just that I get along well with Madam Chen, there's nothing else to it, don't overthink it."

Chen Mo stroked his chin and said, "If that's the case, why don't you deliver it yourself?"

Xu Qingyi said, "Isn't this just a small thing? It saves me the trouble of making another trip."

"is it?"

Chen Mo leaned closer to her, smiling, and said, "Director Xu wouldn't be trying to get in through connections, would he?"

"What backdoor?" Xu Qingyi asked, somewhat bewildered.

Chen Mo said in a serious tone, "I have so many confidantes that I can't even count them on two hands. The Chen family is almost full. If Director Xu wants to cut in line, a packet of tea won't be enough."

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Xu Qingyi's fair face flushed red, and she stammered, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who, who's going to move into the Chen residence? I don't want to talk to you anymore!"

Sensing the strange looks from the palace servants around her, Xu Qingyi glared at him, stomped her foot, and ran away.

"It was just a joke, you're overreacting..."

Chen Mo pursed his lips, put away the tea packet, and walked into the Cold Cloud Palace.

As soon as he stepped into the main hall, a tremendous suction force pulled him directly to the center of the hall, and then a fair, jade-like foot stepped on his face.

Yu Youhan's cold voice rang out:

"Lord Chen is indeed a womanizer, daring to seduce even my personal maid... I heard that the Chen residence will soon be overcrowded?"

"..."

Chen Mo held the jade-like foot, delivered a skillful, epic-level performance, and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, you don't need to cut in line. I will always have a place for you in my heart."

Yu Youhan spat, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who's trying to cut in line?"

Chen Mo nodded and said, "Then this humble servant can also serve as your assistant."

Yu Youhan: ?

(End of this chapter)