I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 224 The Mastermind Behind the Empress!
The Empress has arrived?

Chen Mo's throat felt a little dry.

Being caught in bed by Lin Jingzhu last night is a minor matter; if the Empress catches him, that would be a much bigger problem!
The Empress also realized the seriousness of the problem at this moment. She looked at Chen Mo with a solemn expression, her lips slightly moving as she silently asked him what to do now.

Chen Mo took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

She gave the Empress a reassuring look, then said, "Your Majesty should have been with Constable Lin last night. Lady Sun can go to Ningde Palace to look for her."

Sun Shanggong said with some doubt, "I've already been to Ningde Palace, and there wasn't a soul in sight. Miss Lin left before dawn..."

She paused, as if she had thought of something, and muttered to herself, "Could it be that His Highness has secretly left the palace with Miss Lin again? What time is it? His Highness still has the mood to act recklessly..."

Chen Mo said at the right moment, "Shang Gong, you should go see Her Majesty the Empress first. I'll handle the Consort Gui."

"That's all it can do now."

"Lord Chen, you should be careful. Consort Yu doesn't look too well."

After giving a reminder, Lady Sun turned and left.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Mo dared not delay. He got up, put on his clothes, and said, "Your Highness, I will go out first and try to stall the Imperial Concubine. You can take the ring and leave through the back door. Go back to your palace to change your clothes and then come back."

"it is good."

The queen nodded.

She had a strange feeling, as if she were an adulterous couple who had come to the door to have their affair discovered by the wife...

"I was forced to hide under the covers last night, and now I have to go through the back door. What kind of karma have I created?"

"It's all that little thief's fault..."

Noticing the Empress's resentful gaze, Chen Mo leaned down and gently pecked her lips.

"Your Highness, rest assured, this humble servant will sooner or later sleep with Your Highness openly... cough cough, stand together, as husband and wife, sharing the ancestral temple, and let the whole world know that you are my darling."

"..."

The empress blushed and gave him a charmingly reproachful look. "Pah! Who said we're husband and wife? Sharing the ancestral temple? How dare you utter such treasonous words... Do you intend to rebel and become emperor?"

So what?
What kind of prince will Xiangning?

Chen Mo said in a serious tone, "That depends on whether Your Highness wants to be the Empress or Madam Chen."

The Empress asked with some curiosity, "What if I were to become Empress?"

Chen Mo did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "Since Your Highness knows that I am a frequent visitor to the Jiaofangsi, you must have heard of the incomplete poem I wrote, right?"

The Empress tilted her head, pondered for a moment, and said, "You mean the line 'When my flowers bloom, all other flowers wither'? I found it strange at first; although it was fitting, it seemed somewhat incomplete. It turns out it was an unfinished fragment... What is the complete poem?"

Chen Mo said, word by word, "When autumn comes on the ninth day of the ninth month, my flowers will bloom and all other flowers will wither. The fragrance will fill the sky and reach the capital, and the whole city will be adorned with golden armor."

? !
The Empress was stunned for a moment.

The fragrance of incense fills the heavens, and the entire city is adorned in golden armor...

No wonder he only wrote one line; this is clearly a rebellious poem!
"Are you out of your mind?"

"If these words were to reach the ears of someone with ulterior motives, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to charge you with treason! Don't you value your life?"

After regaining her senses, the Empress was furious and reached out to twist his ear.

Chen Mo grasped her delicate hand and said solemnly, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have never said these words to anyone else... I do not have such great ambitions, but my feelings for Her Majesty the Empress will never change. Even if the whole world is against me, I will not let go."

Looking into his deep eyes, the Empress's heart skipped a beat. She looked away, her voice flustered:
"Don't talk nonsense..."

“I am serious.”

"Alright, I understand. You should leave now, as Yu Youhan will be here soon."

The Empress stood up and pushed Chen Mo out.

Then he quickly closed the door, leaned against it, and his eyes shimmered with light.

"Ugh, you always say things like that, it makes people anxious and uneasy..."

"However, since he's been sleeping with me, strictly speaking, it doesn't seem much different from treason..."

"If I didn't have the title of Empress, I might really have become Lady Chen..."

Thinking of this, a blush rose on her pretty oval face, like a peach blossom just beginning to bloom on a branch in spring.

……

……

Chen Mo walked out of the room, his smile gradually fading.

Rebellion is a matter of destiny; success means it's the will of Heaven, failure means the extermination of your entire family...

In the original storyline, even with Consort Yu's overwhelming cultivation, she ultimately failed, so he didn't believe he was capable of ascending the throne.

Although he possesses dragon energy and is favored by the heavens, without sufficient strength, he will be swept away by the tide of events, die without a burial place, and ultimately become a withered skeleton below the ninth-rank gold level.

"It's incredibly difficult to build a harem within the imperial harem."

Chen Mo sighed softly, "Let's think about how to get through this situation first."

Even if the Empress had a concealment ring, she probably couldn't hide it from the Imperial Concubine's senses.

However, the Empress said that in order to compete for the fate of the nation, she would not easily use her cultivation in the palace. Moreover, the Yangxin Palace was guarded by the Heavenly Shadow Guards, who would immediately trigger the defense mechanism if they sensed any killing intent.

There has been no movement so far, which means the Empress has not yet noticed...

Otherwise, given the Empress's temper, she would have already turned the entire palace upside down!
Chen Mo walked through the palace corridor and into the main hall, where he saw a slender figure walking in through the gate.

She wore a deep purple iris-patterned long dress with a purple silk sash tied at the waist, outlining her graceful curves. Her long black hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin, with a wisp of hair falling beside her neck, softening her sharp eyebrows and eyes.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress is truly not here, you cannot..."

Jinshu and Huashan followed timidly behind, looking like they wanted to stop them but didn't dare to.

"This humble servant greets Your Majesty."

Chen Mo quickly stepped forward, bowed, and at the same time secretly gave a wink.

The two exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and silently left.

Upon seeing him, Yu Youhan showed no surprise whatsoever. Her azure eyes narrowed slightly. "Lord Chen, how did you sleep last night?"

Chen Mo keenly sensed a hint of jealousy. Seeing that no one was around, he reached out and took Rou Shou's hand, whispering, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"

"What do you say?"

Yu Youhan tried to pull her hand back, but didn't break free. She snorted coldly, "If I hadn't come, I'm afraid you would still be lingering in the Empress's gentle embrace."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. Last night, things happened suddenly, and I was brought here by Eunuch Jin... It was already late at the time, and I didn't have time to report to Your Majesty, so I stayed at Yangxin Palace for the time being."

Seeing that the Empress's expression had softened, she silently apologized to Eunuch Jin.

They're just there to take the blame.

Yu Youhan had already heard Xu Qingyi's general account of what had happened, and frowned, asking, "What exactly happened between you and Chu Heng? Why did you fight in public?"

"We had some past grievances, I suppose."

"Ever since the Zhou family case, Chu Heng has harbored resentment towards me..."

Chen Mo briefly recounted how Chu Heng colluded with the demon race and secretly attacked him.

Yu Youhan frowned even more deeply. "How come I've never heard you mention this before?"

“It wasn’t a big deal to begin with, and I’m capable of handling it. We can’t rely on Your Highness to take the lead.” Chen Mo shook his head and said, “Besides, Chu Heng is a member of the royal family. If Your Highness intervenes, it could have very negative consequences.”

To avoid being accused of "illegitimate accession to the throne," Consort Yu never personally interfered in court affairs.

We can't risk our long-planned scheme just to deal with a mere prince.

"You almost lost your life, and you say that's not a big deal?"

A cold glint flashed in Yu Youhan's eyes. "They even dare to touch my people. It seems that some people have lost their sense of place after not making a move for so long."

Knowing that the Empress was plotting murder again, Chen Mo hurriedly said, "Your Majesty need not worry. Chu Heng is no match for me. If it weren't for that old steward arriving in time, I would have killed him on the spot... Moreover, I have an immunity token, so I don't think they can do anything to me."

Yu Youhan shook her head and said, "Don't underestimate the Chu family. The Yu Prince's Mansion is not as simple as you think. Otherwise, why would Wu Lie have tolerated the Yu Prince staying in the capital after he ascended the throne?"

Chen Mo's expression hardened slightly upon hearing this.

In fact, he was also very curious. Whether it was colluding with the demon race or illegally mining red sand, each of these was a serious crime that could cost him his head. What was the source of Chu Heng's confidence in doing this?
I've heard that Prince Yu's health isn't very good either, and then there's the strange aura emanating from Chu Heng...

Chen Mo seemed to have grasped something, but for a moment he couldn't find any clues.

"We haven't finished talking about what happened earlier..."

Yu Youhan suddenly leaned closer, her delicate nose twitching slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Did you really sleep alone last night? But why do you smell like the Empress?"

? !
Chen Mo swallowed hard.

Oh no, how could I have forgotten about that!

Although the Empress's body fragrance was not strong, it was still very distinctive, like the unique rich and sweet scent of musk... With the Empress's keen senses, she could easily distinguish it.

Chen Mo quickly started brainstorming, and said with a natural expression, "This Yangxin Palace is where the Empress rests. It is normal for me to have been exposed to some of its atmosphere after sleeping here for a night."

"is it?"

Yu Youhan hesitated and said, "But this tastes a little strange..."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Just as he was pondering how to explain, a slightly languid voice rang out:

"Consort Yu came to pay her respects to me so early in the morning? It's really a bit unusual for me."

The two turned around and saw a figure in bright yellow slowly walking in.

Her long, brocade-embroidered skirt trailed on the ground like flowing golden clouds. The skirt was embroidered with a hundred phoenixes, and her high bun was adorned with a nine-phoenix hairpin holding a pearl. The golden hair ornament trembled slightly, making her face as bright as the moon, fully displaying the nobility and majesty of the empress.

Chen Mo paused slightly, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

This palace dress and its decorations are so elaborate that most people would not be able to pull it off, but on the Empress, they look just right.

Her voluptuous and mature figure, coupled with the aura of someone who has long held a high position, perfectly embodies both beauty and majesty!
It's decided, I'll let her wear this outfit next time we have a team building event...

"Are you remarrying? You're all dressed up so beautifully..."

Yu Youhan glanced at her and said indifferently, "Besides, if I were to pay my respects to you, would you be worthy of it?"

"Hmph, today I'm going to outshine you..." The Empress smiled and said, "If it weren't for paying my respects, why would the Consort come to my Yangxin Palace? Surely not to steal a man?"

"So what if it is?" Yu Youhan's phoenix eyes were filled with coldness. "I am quite curious, Your Majesty, a woman of noble birth, has repeatedly allowed foreign officials to stay overnight in the palace. It's hard not to suspect that there are some sordid dealings involved..."

The Empress was not angry. She looked at Chen Mo and said in a accusatory tone, "Lord Chen, did you hear that? Consort Yu said you are despicable."

Chen Mo: "..."

"I'm talking about you!"

Yu Youhan's expression grew even colder.

Seeing the tense atmosphere between the two, Chen Mo was anxious but didn't know how to interrupt.

Finally, having no other choice, they secretly resorted to underhanded tactics—

?

Yu Youhan trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes wide open, looking at Chen Mo in disbelief.

Although the two stood side by side, with their palace dresses covering them, the Empress did not notice them... but this dog servant is far too audacious!

Chen Mo, with a natural expression, cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty is right. As an official outside the palace, it is indeed not appropriate for me to stay here. I should leave the palace later..."

"no!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the two of them in unison.

The Empress took two steps forward and said in a serious tone, "You've caused such a huge mess. The Prince Yu's mansion will definitely not let this go. What if they do something behind the scenes... It's safer to stay in the palace."

Yu Youhan said directly, "Just stay at Hanxiao Palace for the next few days, and we'll talk about it again once things have settled down."

The Empress raised an eyebrow and said with displeasure, "Just now Consort Yu called me despicable, how come she is now knowingly committing the same offense herself?"

Yu Youhan said in a clear and cold tone, "I am a 'femme fatale who brings ruin to the country,' and I don't care about my reputation. Unlike you, who claims to be virtuous and a model for the world, but behind the scenes you only do despicable things..."

"Is this me despicable?"

"Hmph, you think I don't know what you've done? If we're talking about despicable acts, who can compare to you?!"

The empress slightly bit her lip, her fair face contorted with malice.

Seeing that the two were about to start fighting again, Chen Mo had no choice but to silently increase the intensity...

"Hmm~"

Consort Yu almost let out a muffled groan, a blush spreading down her cheeks.

?

The Empress was puzzled by this.

What, did she get a good scolding from me?
Chen Mo's actions became increasingly excessive, and Consort Yu could no longer hold back. She reached out and grabbed his shoulder, then disappeared like a bubble.

Her cool voice echoed in the air:

"I'll give you three days. If you can't handle this properly, I'll resolve it in my own way."

The Empress snorted coldly, "It's not your place to tell me how to do things!"

There was no response for a while, so the two had obviously left.

The Empress's expression darkened slightly. She knew very well that Yu Youhan was not just talking casually.

That vixen is capable of anything!
"Chu Heng..."

The Empress narrowed her phoenix eyes, sat down in front of the imperial desk, and rang the bell beside her.

Soon, a female official entered, bowed, and asked, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

The Empress said in a low voice, "Summon Grand Secretary Zhuang Jingming to the palace."

The female official replied, "Yes."

……

……

Outside the Yangxin Palace, Eunuch Jin happened to pass by and saw the female official in blue squatting in the corner. He asked with some doubt, "Lady Sun, what are you doing here?"

"It's nothing." Lady Sun slowly stood up and said, "The bricks in the corner are a bit loose. We'll have to call someone to fix them later."

"This kind of thing can be handled by the servants, why do you need to bother with it?" Eunuch Jin looked around and asked in a low voice, "What does Your Highness intend to do about what happened last night?"

"Of course we'll protect them to the death, after all, His Highness and Chen Mo..."

Sun Shanggong paused slightly and did not continue speaking.

Eunuch Jin breathed a sigh of relief and muttered to himself, "That's good. As long as His Highness is willing to help, and with the immunity token, Chen Mo should be fine this time..."

Completely unaware of the complex look in Sun Shanggong's eyes.

"Chen Mo, this is nothing..."

"It seems that something serious has happened to Her Highness!"

……

……

Hanxiao Palace.

When Chen Mo opened his eyes again, he was already in the bedroom.

Before he could even react, he saw Yu Youhan breathing rapidly, her beautiful cheeks flushed.

At the same time, a red ribbon appeared out of thin air and wrapped her up tightly, causing her to suddenly lose her balance and fall to the ground with a thud.

thump—

His forehead slammed hard against the floor tiles.

"..."

The air fell silent for a moment.

Chen Mo's throat tightened. "Your Majesty, are you alright?"

"What did you say?"

Yu Youhan bit her lip, glaring at him hatefully, "You dare to act recklessly in front of the Empress, are you trying to embarrass me?"

When Chen Mo was acting strangely just now, she vaguely felt her wrist getting hot.

If we had left even a moment later, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Chen Mo said in a low voice, "This subordinate has absolutely no such intention..."

"I think you're doing this on purpose! Why aren't you helping me up?" Yu Youhan said angrily.

"Yes."

Chen Mo then realized what was happening, hurriedly stepped forward, picked up Yu Youhan by the waist, and gently placed her on the bed.

Seeing the red mark on her fair forehead, Chen Mo gently blew on it with a touch of heartache.

"Your Majesty, does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt."

Yu Youhan felt a little flustered. She turned her head away and inexplicably remembered the way Chen Mo applied medicine to her that day... That was also the turning point when her heart truly changed.

"Let me apply some medicine for you."

Chen Mo reached into his storage bag and rummaged around, but couldn't find the ointment.

At this moment, Yu Youhan said in a muffled voice, "It's in the first drawer of the cabinet next to the bed."

Chen Mo reached into the drawer and opened it. Inside was a white porcelain bottle. He picked it up, examined it, and said, "This is Baicaotang's liniment. This ointment... is it the one I used last time? You've kept it all this time?"

"I didn't finish using it, so I just left it there."

Yu Youhan's eyes darted around, and her tone was somewhat unnatural.

Chen Mo didn't think much of it. He poured the medicated oil into his palm, rubbed his hands together to warm them, and then gently wiped the red and swollen area.

A warm sensation came from her forehead, accompanied by a strange throbbing... Yu Youhan breathed softly, her chest heaving, and her phoenix eyes filled with misty moisture.

"How...how strange..."

"Miss."

Suddenly, Chen Mo stopped moving.

"what happened?"

Yu Youhan asked, somewhat confused.

Chen Mo held the medicine bottle and looked at her with a serious expression.

"The ointment is damp, should I continue applying it?"

Yu Youhan: [_?]
(End of this chapter)